Archive for the ‘General health’ Category

METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL

March 12th, 2009 by admin | Posted in General health | No Comments »

In addition to total abstinence, conception can be controlled by mechanical or chemical means and by the rhythm method. Certain pills taken by mouth prove useful in the prevention of conception. Douches Contraceptive douches are used to wash out or kill the sperm cells before conception can take place. Since it is usually impossible to [...]

HAZARDS ON THE INDUSTRIAL JOB

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Some jobs are more hazardous than others. Your employer should supply you with the instructions and the equipment necessary to reduce or eliminate the risks you face. Your union may have further information to give you. The main thing for you to do is to acquaint yourself with the dangers you may be up against. [...]

CARE OF THE BODY’S INDIVIDUAL PARTS: SPLEEN & PANCREAS

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Spleen This pulpy organ is tucked away under the ribs in the upper left-hand corner of the abdomen. It performs important functions associated with the blood, especially in breaking down and removing old red blood cells and also in forming certain types of white blood cells. It rarely causes any trouble, and there is nothing [...]