Food poisoning and dehydration
This weekend I got food poisoning and was down all Saturday and Sunday. It felt like I had the flu - my body was sore and I was very weak from losing all my nutrients. The pharmacist suggested taking
Fish Is Healthy. No Wait, It's Poisonous
It's more than a little confusing to figure out what seafood you should eat these days. On one hand, fish contain a lot of omega 3 fatty acids, shown to reduce your risk of heart attack. On the other ...
Plant patrol: Poison ivy, oak and sumac
As many of us have found out the hard way, poison oak and poison ivy can cause nasty rashes that can last for up to two weeks. These pernicious plants thrive in summertime; in the Bay Area, poison
Lead 5.10A at Planet Granite
Wow. It's amazing how much harder it is to lead at 5.10A than it is to top-rope one. I don't know if it was the fact that I had to keep stopping to clip the bolts, or if it was knowing that if I fel ...
Better Sleep Leads to Better Health
According to experts, making and keeping a New Year's resolution to get better sleep could lead... of sleep, even if it's just a couple hours, can lead to worse health. This includes an increased risk
Lipstick May Contain Lead
A consumer group recently found that many popular brands of lipstick contain lead. Talk about toxic kisses!
I guess I am not surprised, but it just reminds me that it's a good idea to support make
Sleep Apnea Can Lead to Diabetes and High Blood Pressure
lead to increased blood pressure. Also, hormones like cortisol are released, which leads to more glucose production and a decreased sensitivity to insulin, which can then lead to diabetes. Pregnancy
