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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Felix — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 07:29:21 +0000

If you have been told by your doctor to avoid alcohol during pregnancy then it is for a very good reason. It is because alcohol is known to cross the placental barrier and cause adverse effects to a developing fetus. A baby in the womb, especially in its early stages, is simply not sufficiently developed [...]

Being Yourself

Felix — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 11:52:13 +0000

At some point in your life, you have noticed yourself breathing, eating, moving, talking and busy with work or play. The first awareness of yourself may start as early as 2 years of age but angst over finding out who the person occupying your body really is will continue for a lifetime. How to be [...]

Dealing With Negative People

Felix — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 14:01:47 +0000

A great chasm separates positive and negative people and it is a river filled with possibilities and opportunities that positive people dive into and negative people avoid for fear of drowning. Dealing with negative people can certainly feel that way at times especially when the interactions are lengthy. The irony of the situation is that negative [...]

The Causes of Back Pain

Felix — Mon, 07 May 2012 09:25:38 +0000

Knowing the different parts of the back and how they work may give you some ideas of what the causes of back pain are. The back is a very intricate structure that is a mix of: interconnected bones (33 separate vertebrae) more than 30 muscles nerves joints tendons inter-vertebral discs ligaments. So don’t be surprised [...]