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In discussing the role of the of the library within the education system, it is necessary first of all to acknowledge that the school library is a system within and open to a number of other systems.Today Man's quest for knowledge has led to the creation and accumulation of tremendous amount of information.For this the role of libraries is of most importance. Library is like a storehouse ... read more »
Even the most shapely legs can look less attractive with bumpy blue varicose veins or spider veins.Those veins can be diminished with today's advances and technologies in vein treatment.It's no surprise then that vein surgery is one of todays's most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. Known by many names including telangiectasias, broken capillaries and broken vessels vein surgery... read more »
Ahh,the lazy,hazy days of summer - days spent soaking up the sunshine and admiring the landscape. But enjoying the great outdoors doesn't necessarily mean having to step outside your home.Installing a solarium is an attractive option that provides a relaxing place to unwind while providing magnificent views of everything Mother Nature has to offer. Long ago solariums were box like additio... read more »
Replacing the hormones a woman's ovaries no longer produce may help lessen some of the changes menopause brings .Hormonal treatment, which replaces estrogen is called Estrogen Replacement Therapy(ERT).Because estrogen may slightly increase the risk of developing endometrial cancer(cancer of the lining of the uterus), a combination of estrogen and progesterone is usually prescribed.This combi... read more »
Menopause is the point in the life of a woman when menstruation stops due to the natural decline in the estrogen production.It is preceded by a stage called perimenopause in which her menstrual cycle becomes less regular and symptoms occur.Hormone Replacement Therapy(HRT) may be done to reduce symptoms.Most women will eventually have to take decisions about whether to take HRT,and if so for how l... read more »
The first step when you suspect that you have a hearing problem is to contact an audiologist and get a hearing test.It is simple, painless process .It usually begins with a test of eardrum function - it feels like a little puff of air in the ear ,and it tests how the eardrums are moving.This helps rule out problems like an eardrum that is rigid because fluid has built up behind it- something that... read more »
Perimenopausal phase usually starts around the age of 47 or 48.However it can start as early as the late thirties or as late as the early fifties.For most women it lasts for about 4 years.The first thing she should expect during this phase is a decline in fertility.Around the age of 40, a woman's fertilty starts to decrease .During perimenopause ,although ovulation may still occur it is less... read more »
During postmenopause a number of changes take place in women that can affect her sex life.Hormonal changes,especially estrogen levels, can cause vulvovaginal discomfort.Most women will experience these changes , not all will find them troublesome.These changes can occur anytime during the transition years.However,the changes are more likely to take place within the first 5 years after menopause.W... read more »
Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. The bones contain more than 99% of the body's calcium. Other than building and maintaining bone and teeth, it is also important for the contraction of muscles, regulation of the heartbeat, transmission of nerve signals, normal clotting of blood, and plays a role in many enzyme functions.It's common wisdom that people over 45 need calcium... read more »
Breast milk is the best food source for new born babies.Some mothers have questions about whether to breastfeed or to formula feed their babies.Breast milk is all that is needed to support the needs of your growing infant for the first six months of life. Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months of life with continued breastfeeding upto 2 years and beyond.Women who are confid... read more »