Starving to be Skinny As much as people rely on the media in society today‚ it sometimes does more harm than good. Millions of people are unhappy with their bodies and this can lead to eating disorders. The media is one of the main causes of eating disorders‚ especially among teenage girls. "[It] has a large influence on young people ’s body image‚ placing a great deal of pressure on obtaining the ’ideal ’ body shape. This often leads to young girls adopting unhealthy practices. These include
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Kelly Marie Limbert -Unit 80 Support the use of medication in health & social care . 1.1 Identify legislation that governs the use of medication in social-care settings There are : The Medicines Act 1968‚ the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (and later amendments)‚ the Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) Regulations 1973 (and later amendments)‚ the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ COSHH‚ the Mental Capacity Act (2005) the Access to health records Act (1990)‚ the Data Protection Act (1998) plus equality
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Abstract Eating disorders are common in a culture with being obsessed with body image‚ dieting‚ and fast food (Jacobs‚ C). Dissatisfaction with our body and dieting can often lead to dangerous and unhealthy eating habits. More and more eating habits are patterns leading to eating disorders (Jacobs‚ C). We now are aware of these different types of illnesses; and they are treatable and people are ready to help you (Jacobs‚ C). There are three main types of eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa
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MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER psychomotor retardation weight gain/weight loss anger disorganized thinking irritability delusions loss of libido change in bowel patterns feelings of guilt feelings of hopelessness/helplessness- poor concentration hallucinations suicidal ideations insomnia/hypersomnia anergia (loss of energy) psychomotor agitation psychomotor retardation chronic pain *use verbal and non-verbal therapeutic communication approaches including empathy‚ active listening
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Anorexia nervosa disorder affects the entire family. Family counselling facilitates recovery in the individual by addressing problems in the family environment (Matthews 55). Treating anorexia involves three steps: getting back to a healthy weight‚ starting to eat more food‚ and changing how one thinks about oneself and food (Smith). The steps to anorexia recovery are one‚ admit one has a problem. The first step in anorexia recovery is admitting that one’s relentless pursuit of thinness is out of
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The wonders brought by Sugarcane Sugarcane is a form of grass that belongs to Poaceae family. It is native to the regions of the Old World‚ ranging from warm temperate ones to tropical ones. Sugarcanes have a stout‚ jointed and fibrous stalk‚ which can measure 2 to 6 meters in height. They are rich in sugar and today‚ are being grown in over 200 countries of the world. In 2005‚ Brazil was the largest producer of sugarcane in the world‚ followed by India. Apart from being the source of sugar‚ sugarcanes
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1a. Aquaporins are membrane proteins that have fourteen various structures however the most common form is that of a homotetramer. The homotetramer is often found in the membrane and composed of four aquaporin membranes. The structural arrangement creates a fifth channel in the middle that allows for gas transportation. 1b. The direction of H2O molecular flow through a channel is determined by an osmotic gradient. 1c. One of the mechanisms that prevents proton channeling is due to the (ar/R) and
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Pregnancy is a time when a woman’s body will go through numerous adaptations in order to accommodate the fetus. During these physiological adaptations‚ the organs such as spleen and liver and systems such as the endocrine and circulatory systems will be affected. A woman can experience minor disorders that are most likely the result of hormonal changes on the smooth muscle and connective tissues. This paper endeavours to describe some of the minor disorders in pregnancy in particular‚ heartburn
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can be treated without even seeing a doctor. There are different issues associated with diarrhea. It can be a result or side affect of many different issues like allergies‚ medications‚dehydration‚ infections‚ radiation therapy‚ some cancers‚ laxative abuse and many other factors (“Webmd.com”‚ 2005-2014). When it comes to the less complicated issues dealing with diarrhea like allergies‚ dehydration or infections you can make changes in your life to help deal with diarrhea. I would say you
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the ingredients it still sparked my interest‚ and forced me to research the ingredients. The first ingredient the caught my eye was Sorbitol. Sorbitol is a low calorie sweetener in medical solutions. Its properties also allow it to be used as a laxative. It drains water into the colon from the rest of the body to relieve constipation. Another use is to hydrate the mouth if the mouth is dry. In contrast to its benefits Sorbitol has some negative side effects including‚ ere stomach cramps;vomiting;severe
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