Influenza Virus Transmission Is Dependent on Relative Humidity and Temperature

Posted on October 21st, 2007 in Cold and Flu, Immune System by Thomas

Research by the Department of Microbiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, published on PLoS Pathogens, shows that and virus spread easier when the humidity and temperature is relatively low.

The research suggests that the viruses survive longer and spread easier at an ambient temperature of 5° C/42° F, and a low relative humidity,  20 to 40%.

In the United States alone, an average of 41,400 deaths and 1.68 million hospitalizations are attributed to each year.

The cooler temperatures and lower humidity doesn’t  seem to have an effect on the itself.

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Nicotine in Mother’s Milk Affects Babies Sleep Quality

Posted on October 15th, 2007 in Sleep Aids, Smoking by Thomas

A study by Julie A. Mennella, published in Pediatrics (2007, 120: 497-502), finds that babies that are after the mother had a smoke sleep less, less deep and are more agitated during their sleep.

Smoking doesn’t seem to affect the quantity of milk the babies drink.

This is contrary to the believe of many mothers who think that smoking doesn’t affect their offspring as long as they don’t get .

If your baby is a bit restless, has troubles falling asleep, feel free to download the free MP3 “Sleep and Time Zone Balance” from our website.

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Pulled Groin Heals Faster

Posted on October 7th, 2007 in Sport by Thomas

Wednesday evening there was another hockey game, didn’t have time to warm up and sure enough, pulled my groin during the first shift.

Decided to let the Sonopathy Injury Balance run for about 24 hours straight. Attached one earphone right on the pulled muscle.

Normally it takes about a week to get somewhat better and the second week, I can start working out or play hockey again (not the first time that happened).

I had an interesting “warm” sensation in the pulled muscle, it was kind of “pulsating” the whole time. It felt a lot better already the next morning. All pain was gone within 72 hours. I started stretching and exercising it lightly on the third day.

I’m pretty amazed on how effective that sound helped my body along.

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