The Most Misused Tool In Meetings
Lisa came to the meeting ready to participate. She had some specific ideas that she wanted to share ideas that she thought would help the team move forward on the problem they were discussing. The meeting got off to a good start and everyone was involved in the discussion. At what seemed like the appropriate time, Lisa shared her idea. People didn t seem as enthused about it as she thought they might. So she talked a bit more about it, hoping they would understand. Some other people didn t think her idea was quite on track with the discussion, but some others became more interested and asked questions about her idea and the issues that would surround it if it were implemented. Soon the facilitator suggested that Lisa s idea was a good one, but that she was going to put her idea in the Issue Bin so that...
Alzheimer S Disease, The Horrific Stealer
Alzheimer s disease is a disease that can virtually steal away the memory and the abilities of innocent people. It is tragic when it happens and, unfortunately, it happens to many people each year. Are their cures. Is there hope for individuals who are faced with the challenges of Alzheimer s disease. Let us take a closer look at it and see just what it is and why it is such a horrific disease to have. Alzheimer s is a disease of dementia. It is the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer s disease affects the parts of the brain that control such everyday activities as thoughts, memory and language. Unfortunately, scientists and doctor s do not know what is the actual cause of Alzheimer s disease. They do not yet understand why it happens or who it will strike. What they believe is that a combination...
Unintended Consequences And The Standard American Diet
In India, the government offered a bounty on rats. The intention was to eradicate a noxious pest. One unanticipated result was the establishment of rat farms, where rats were bred and harvested for the bounty. In Florida, a worker at a dog kennel noticed lots of snakes on the premises. He systematically killed them all. Then the rat population increased dramatically. These are examples of the Law of Unintended Consequences, which states that any human action--whether or not it produces the desired result--is likely to produce an entirely different result possibly in conflict with the original intention. Typically, such results are completely unexpected. Often, they are just as completely undesired. Let s review some of the changes which the Standard American Diet has pioneered: American food has been...
2.2 Americans Has Psoriasis!
What are the Stats on Psoriasis. It is estimated that about 2.2 percent of American adults have been diagnosed with psoriasis, confirming that psoriasis is a common disease.1 11 percent of those diagnosed with psoriasis have also been diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. This is a prevalence of 0.25 percent of American adults in the general population. Psoriasis prevalence in African Americans was 1.3 percent compared to 2.5 percent of Caucasians. The prevalence of psoriasis in Western populations is estimated to be around 2-3 . It affects both sexes equally and occurs at all ages. Several factors are thought to aggravate psoriasis. These include stress and excessive alcohol consumption. Individuals with psoriasis may also suffer from depression and loss of self-esteem. As such, quality of life is an...
Alcoholism Signs And Symptoms You Should Know
Alcoholism signs and symptoms are clues that alcohol may be a problem. If left untreated, alcoholism signs and symptoms and alcoholism can affect the quality of life of the person as well as those around them. Alcoholism is a disease where alcohol consumption beer, wine, or hard liquor is at a level that interferes with the person s physical and mental health, and negatively impacts family, social or work responsibilities. Alcoholism symptoms can be recognized relatively early in the disease s progression, but if not dealt with, alcoholism can be fatal. Here are alcoholism signs and symptoms that indicate alcohol may be a problem: Becoming Angry When Confronted About Drinking Daily or Frequent Alcohol Consumption Needed to Function Drinking Alone Finding Excuses to Drink Food Intake Neglect Hiding...