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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | August 3, 2005

Am I having a heart attack ? - When chest pains become a medical emergency
HEART ATTACK pains are oppressive and constricting; the chest tightens up and the sufferer should immediately visit the emergency room. "The pain is most significant when it radiates either downwards to the upper part of the belly...

Unusual or abnormal sex
SEX IS a basic need. It involves complex emotions. It is intended to assist bonding, to express love and for procreation. Sexual behaviour is considered abnormal if it causes harm to other people...


The heat is on, protect yourself
THE HEAT hits you these days as you step outside. People are suffering from heat-related illness because their bodies are unable to compensate and properly cool them down. Deaths have been reported in the United States.


Too much belly fat - (Response to reader's query)
Dear Mr. Gardner, I AM a male, 34 years old, 6' 1" in height, weighing about 238 lb. My biggest problem is that I carry a very high tummy which looks very unpleasant.


Wellness is about positive living
WHAT IS wellness? It means different things to different people. I want to share with readers my knowledge of wellness. First of all, it is an attitude to health that encourages and supports a positive lifestyle.


Ground provision versus rice - (Response to reader's query)
ONE READER requested that I write on ground provisions versus rice. She mentioned that she was advised by her doctor to replace the refined foods in her diet and she has been successful in replacing the white flour foods...








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