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Detailed Information on Moebius syndrome

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

Moebius syndrome is thought to be genetic, and most cases are sporadic, occurring once in a family. The recurrence risk is thought to be extremely low, and one source has quoted it to be 2%.

Moebius Syndrome is an extremely rare condition which typically affects the sixth and seventh cranial nerves. These nerves affect the face and eye muscles.  Other cranial nerves may be affected, especially the 3rd, 4th, 5th, 9th, 10th and 12th. There may be skeletal involvement causing hand/feet anomalies and/or club feet.  Limb and chest wall abnormalities sometimes occur with the syndrome. Most people with Möbius syndrome are born with complete facial paralysis, which means they cannot close their eyes or form facial expression. The first symptom of Moebius syndrome, baby may also have difficulty sucking.

Processed Foods - Top 5 Ways Processed Foods Can Make You Fat

Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008

There are several reasons why you should avoid processed foods but I wanted to focus on the five main reasons why,It is a little known fact that average Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their food budget on processed foods.

It may or may not shock you to know that the average American spends 90% of his/her food budget on processed foods.

It has become quite commonplace to fill your refrigerator and cabinets with easy to cook, easy to eat convenience foods.

Our busy lifestyles and lack of knowledge practically forces our diets down this path, it is no wonder obesity is at an all time high in the U.S.


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