January 17th, 2012  Posted at   Mental Health
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Man is mortal. It is a universal truth. Death is the event that ensures this mortality. Some of us, who believe in religion, define death as an event that leads us to another life, others, who do not believe such, take it as an absolute end to the life. This variation in the concept of death develops from our childhood. Such an important concept in human life is rarely approached scientifically. But can the pattern of concept have significant impact on mental health?

My research began with the search of different concepts of death. The most optimistic concept in Bangladesh was the one that is described in the religion of Islam and followed by most of the people here. It describes death as an event before the ‘life after death’. Those that do not practice or believe in religion carried the most pessimistic concept. It describes death as the absolute cessation of life, and nothing after it.

150 Muslim subjects were selected for this research. They were divided in five groups according to their extent of religiosity. The first group consisted of the most religious type of Muslim and the last group consisted of the least religious or nonbeliever type of Muslim (nonbelievers are also included in this group) in Bangladesh. The other three groups in between consisted of the type of Muslim that have moderate to mild degree of religiosity. Every group was assessed for their adjustment capacity, especially with the universal truth – death. They were also assessed for their mental health condition, especially for their adjustment condition on an average.

Result was analysed using ANOVA and Correlation coefficient. Statistically significant differences were found in both the adjustment with the truth of death and adjustment capacity overall among the different groups of Muslim. The best adjustment in both the sectors mentioned above was found among the most religious group of Muslim. The worst was found in the least religious group (that included nonbelievers too). The intermediate groups showed differences of results more or less in same manner. Read more… »

January 17th, 2012  Posted at   Health Insurance, Women Health
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Finding the right resources for women without appropriate health insurance coverage is a very important task. There are dedicated organizations that provide useful services on this issue. For example, the Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) and the National Women’s Health Information Center are some of the organizations that are dedicated to women’s medical challenges. They also provide rich and useful information for women in great need of health care assistance.

If you live in the United States and you are a woman without health insurance, the SWHR offers useful information on the following schemes:

o The National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. They give free or relatively cheap mammograms and Pap tests for women of 39yrs and above.
o Maternal and Child Services. They give medical care women with low income and who are pregnant with children that are below the age of 22.
o Women, Infants and Children (WIC). They give quality teachings on nutrition and child care for low-income, breastfeeding, and postpartum women. WIC also gives medical protection for children that are under the age of 5.

Any woman that does not qualify for government-sponsored care services can get care from free clinics, prescription drug assistance systems or temporary state insurance. There are many of such assisting programs; this is just to name a few.

Women are advised to get quality health insurance programs. This is very important considering their medical needs as they become mothers. Note that getting quality medical coverage does not mean it should be very expensive. Consult leading health insurance companies and their agents, compare their free quotes and request for a free professional consultation service on your medical cover needs.

January 16th, 2012  Posted at   Health Care
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Tooth Decay is caused by acid producing bacteria that has been left on our teeth. If we do not look after our mouths properly and form bad habits then the bacteria known as ‘Tartar’ or ‘Plaque’ will form a soft sticky film on our teeth leading to Tooth Decay and Gum Disease.

There are 3 layers of a tooth:

Enamel – This is the outer layer of the tooth. Once the decay has made its way into the enamel of the tooth it will slowly make its way to the second layer of the enamel. This can take sometimes a couple of years.

Dentine – Is the second layer of the enamel. Once the decay has made its way through to the dentine the decay will start spreading more rapidly towards the Pulp Chamber of the tooth. Most of the tooth structure can be destroyed in a matter of weeks.

Pulp/Nerve Chamber – This is a vital area that contains the nerves of the teeth and the blood supply. As the Bacteria progresses closer to the nerve pain in the tooth will become more intense.

There are 3 Stages of Decay:

White Spot - This is early decay. After eating the plaque becomes acidic and dissolves the tooth enamel. Fluoride toothpaste can actually help to repair the damaged enamel at this stage before it becomes a cavity.

Cavity - If enough enamel is lost the tooth surface breaks down forming a cavity. At this stage the tooth needs repairing by a Dental Professional.

Advanced Tooth Decay – This occurs if the decay enters the pulp chamber of the tooth it will cause inflammation, pain and eventually an abscess

Some people are more susceptible to different degrees of tooth decay depending on the shape of their teeth, and the capacity of their saliva. There are many other contributing factors it can be hereditary, diet & lifestyle play a big part and the most common cause is Poor Oral Hygiene. We need to brush our teeth with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day. Flossing should be done a minimum of once a day. Regular check up appointments with the Dentist will help to keep everything in line.

The decay in our mouths can affect the rest of our health. Research has shown that bacteria can be inhaled into the lungs causing lung problems. Tooth decay has also been linked to Heart Disease, Chronic Fatigue and other forms of chronic illnesses. If you are prone to tooth decay then act now before it takes over your health.

My name is Emma and I have been in the Dental Industry for 25 years. During that time i have seen many sufferers of tooth decay. People of all ages for different reasons suffer from tooth decay. While it is important to brush our teeth and floss regularly it is just as important to watch our diet, and try to remember to rinse your mouth with water after every meal. This will help to wash away the acidic bacteria.

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