Most people are not aware of this condition, toxic shock syndrome, or TSS, but this form of bacteria infection is serious and not common. For curious minds, it was first linked to tampon usage, but in recent years, it has been linked to the contraceptive sponge and the birth control method of a diaphragm. In ...
During the 1980’s the Von Erich’s family reached the pinnacle in the world of professional wrestling. However as fast as they reached the top , their world would come crashing down around them with a series of family tragedy’s. Jack Adkisson better known to wrestling fans as Fritz Von Erich owned and operated World Class ...
Toxic Shock Syndrome is a very serious condition experienced by individuals. Many people have died because of Toxic Shock Syndrome in the past. This article is being written in hopes of raising awareness about Toxic Shock Syndrome and to education people everywhere. The good news about Toxic Shock Syndrome is that it is preventable and ...
There’s a great deal of debate between cloth diaper and disposable diapers. As a mother who has made the personal choice to use disposable diapers I was a bit insulted when cloth using parents suggested I was harming my baby’s health. I set out to make this an unbiased look at the health issues associated ...
I was recently diagnosed with an infection in my blood called Staphylococcus. I was put on two different antibiotics that I had to give to myself, at home, through an intravenous line that was placed in my chest. I was so weak I could hardly get out of bed. I couldn’t eat because nothing would ...
Organic tampons are only one of the many organic products I have begun to try over the past couple of years. I started using organic products, like Seventh Generation Chlorine Free Tampons, Regular and Natracare Organic All-Cotton Tampons, Regular Absorbency, in an attempt to eliminate any unnecessary exposure to chemicals in my body and in ...
It’s as embarrassing and scary as it gets: you begin experiencing funky vaginal discharge and strange discomfort. Could it be an STD or just a routine vaginal infection? Symptoms of various problems that affect women below the equator tend to share the same basic plots, thus making diagnosis quite difficult. A lost tampon is often ...
One disadvantage of using tampons versus pads are that you run the risk of getting toxic shock syndrome. Toxic shock syndrome is also known or called TSS. Men cannot get toxic shock syndrome. This condition is most popular in teenage girls. If you want to eliminate the risk of toxic shock syndrome you can use ...
Yes, dogs can get strep throat, and it can be deadly, so you should know the symptoms. My parents’ dog almost died from strep throat, thanks to a misdiagnosis by a veterinary neurologist who was treating the animal for a brain tumor. One day the German shepherd was listless and had a poor appetite, eyes ...
Using the Instead Softcup instead of tampons or maxi pads isn’t for everyone. But for those who already are comfortable using a diaphragm or willing to give it a try, the Instead Softcup may surprise. The Instead Cup is similar to a diaphragm with the “cup” part being looser for collecting the menstrual flow. What ...
