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- Don't Think You're A Zombie If You Don't Have A Pulse - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellA person without a pulse is either dead or a zombie. But a rare disease can leave you without a pulse and a give you many problems. This is Takayasu’s arteritis – a disease characterized by the inflammation of the blood vessels. As its name implies, pulseless disease or Takayasu's ...
Views: 607 - Drugs For Excess Hair - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Sharon BellWaxing can be used to remove hair from the face, arms, or legs. Unlike other temporary methods of hair removal, the effects of waxing are long lasting. It may take some three to six weeks before unwanted hairs start growing again. Repeated waxing, however, can damage the hair bulb and cause ...
Views: 606 - Leprosy: Rare But Frightening Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIt has been with us since ancient times. Its very name strikes fear in the hearts of men and women everywhere. That disease is leprosy – a mutilating and incurable illness. Hansen's disease is the polite term for leprosy which is caused by mycobacterium leprae, bacteria closely related to ...
Views: 604 - How To Use Insulin - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellPreviously, insulin was injected in the thighs, arms, or buttocks. Current medical opinion says the abdomen is a much better site since insulin is absorbed more consistently than when injected in other areas. To avoid the scarring of fatty tissue that occurs with multiple injections, use ...
Views: 602 - Play It Safe To Avoid Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Sharon BellBack muscles get strained, disks degenerate, and nerves are pinched. That’s what happens when you have back pain, a common complaint among athletes. Causes range from a strain, muscle overuse or a more ominous condition such as a herniated disc. "What has emerged in much greater numbers ...
Views: 602 - Sports Drinks And Tooth Decay - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Sharon BellOne problem associated with sports drinks is that they contribute to tooth decay. Dr. Alex Milosevic of the University of Liverpool in England said most products contain high acid levels that can destroy teeth. In the British Journal of Sports Medicine, he reported the case of a 23-year-old ...
Views: 601 - How To Raise A Healthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you want your child to be the best that he or she can be? Do you want your toddler to be free from sickness and excel both physically and mentally? If so, you owe it to your child to provide him or her with the best possible care that only parents can give. And the best way to do this is to ...
Views: 599 - Many Suffer Due To Uncontrolled Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellOwing to the high cost of medicines, complicated treatments or plain neglect, many asthma patients don’t follow their prescribed treatment and suffer greatly because of this. This was revealed by Dr. Jan Lotvall associate professor of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and ...
Views: 599 - More Pollen Propaganda You Should Ignore - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Sharon BellWill taking bee pollen make a difference in your health? Or should you ignore the stories told by pollen pushers? Here are more pollen propaganda and the truth behind the claims. CLAIM: Bee pollen is a pure vegetable source, is rich in protein and vitamins, and contains an unbelievable ...
Views: 598 - Why Hair Lice Aren't Nice - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Sharon BellIt's not nice to have lice. Although these insects are too tiny to be seen, they can cause intense itching and red, scaly rashes on the skin. The medical term for head lice is pediculosis capitis - a problem which was recognized since biblical times. In Exodus 8:17, Aaron supposedly waved his ...
Views: 598 - Discovering Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIt’s frustrating when you meet someone in the street whom you can't recognize. It's even more embarrassing when that person calls you by your first name and you can't remember his. That has happened to me on several occasions. You know that person's name is at the tip of your tongue. But ...
Views: 597 - Brain Disorder Common In Summer - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellSummer is a good time to enjoy the great outdoors. But the warm, sunny weather is also the time that mosquitoes mate and spread numerous diseases like encephalitis. Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain that is often caused by a viral infection. It is a life-threatening disease, ...
Views: 595 - Don't Ignore School Safety - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Sharon BellA few months from now, classes will start and millions of children will troop to school. By then, everything should be ready - books, bags, uniforms, and other school necessities. However, there is one important thing parents might not be ready for: school safety. Sadly, this is often ignored ...
Views: 595 - Preventing Crib Deaths - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Sharon BellEvery year, in the United States alone, over 8,000 to 10,000 infants die - not because of accidents or infec¬tious diseases; they simply don't wake up from sleep. "This condition is called sudden infant death syn¬drome (SIDS) and it is the most common cause of death during infancy. ...
Views: 594 - Dealing With Impotence - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Sharon BellHaving problems with your sex life? Does your wife complain when the lights go out? Don’t expect the worse. For all you know, it may be a temporary problem. Erection can occur gradually or as fast as three seconds and can be lost rapidly or slowly. The length of time an erection can be ...
Views: 593 - When Your Eye Gets Lazy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellYou’ve probably encountered a couple of lazy people in this world. But did you know that laziness can strike the eye too? When your eye wanders inward or outward or doesn’t seem to follow the other one, you have what doctors call a “lazy eye.” Lazy eye or amblyopia is ...
Views: 592 - Benefits Of Inhaled Asthma Medicines - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Sharon BellHow can inhaled medicines help asthmatics? One important benefit is that they help you save money in the long run and keep you away from the hospital. This is good news for asthmatics considering that the health-related costs of asthma are great. The disease results in less income due to less ...
Views: 589 - Treating Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellIf impotence is due to physical factors, the latter should be treated accordingly. What methods are used in treating patients whose problem is physiological? Here’s what to expect but remember that all these methods carry certain risks so it's important that your impotence is correctly ...
Views: 589 - Family Road Trips Should Be Fun And Healthy Too - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellNow that Christmas is over, everyone in your family is looking forward to a fun and exciting summer vacation. So as early as now, you should start planning for your summer vacation. And a trip across the country can be the most thrilling summer experience your family can ever have. There has ...
Views: 588 - How Yogurt Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMany claims are made for yogurt. Are they true? Unfortunately, reports that the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will im¬prove your complexion, prevent diarrhea or treat vaginal yeast infections have no scientific basis. Although these bacteria are beneficial to health, they are useless when ...
Views: 588 - Breast Is Best - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellShould you breastfeed or bottle feed your baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition said both are acceptable during the infant's first year. This fact was echoed by Dr. Susan Baker of the Boston Children's Hospital, the world's largest pediatric research center, who said ...
Views: 587 - Special Candy Helps Fight Tooth Decay - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen it comes to dental health, candies are often a no-no. Dentists are quick to tell patients to avoid sticky sweets since they greatly contribute to tooth decay and other dental problems. But researchers have recently found a new way for candy lovers to have their way. They’re developed ...
Views: 586 - Help For Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the best way to get rid of hemorrhoids? If you're a devout Catholic, you can try calling on St. Fiacre, the patron saint of hemorrhoids. Fiacre was a hermit known for his miraculous cures and strong distaste for women. How he became associated with hemorrhoids is unknown but it ...
Views: 585 - Complications Of Diabetes - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Sharon BellThanks to the efforts of two Canadian doctors, Frederick Banting and Charles Best, insulin was discovered and this dramatically changed the lives of millions diabetics, especially those suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), the more severe form of the disease. No longer was ...
Views: 584 - The Art Of Arthroscopy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Sharon BellArthroscopy is a means of examining a joint with a slender fiber-optic instrument called an arthroscope or endoscope. This instrument has a lighted tip and is used by a surgeon to detect disease or injury inside a joint or to repair tendons and ligaments. The procedure, which usually takes an ...
Views: 584 - Living With Epilepsy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen something goes wrong in the electric fuse box that is the human brain, an epileptic fit is likely to begin. Call it a short circuit or a burnt fuse. Once a cluster of nerve cells in the brain becomes disorganized, this leads to seizures which vary from person to person. Some people ...
Views: 583 - Think You're Just Overweight Or Obese? Take A Look At This! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellThe rise in the number of overweight and obese individuals in the US has reached an alarming rate since the 1990s. Increased sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food and TV dinners can be attributed to the sharp increase. According to government figures, over 300,000 deaths are ...
Views: 579 - Rats Less Likely To Give You Rabies - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Sharon BellYou're less likely to get rabies from a rat but the chances of acquiring the disease become greater with cats and other carnivorous animals like dogs and even bats. These animals may be infected with the disease and transmit it among themselves or to humans by biting them. Not all animals ...
Views: 578 - Understanding Retinal Detachment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Sharon BellBothered by the sudden appearance of floaters? Troubled by hazy vision? Check with your doctor fast. You could be suffering from a retinal detachment that can make you blind! The retina is a thin membrane attached to the back of the eye. It carries specialized sense receptors that make vision ...
Views: 578 - Breastfeeding Helps Women Loss Weight - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDid you know that breastfeeding enhances the contraction of the uterus and helps it return to its normal prepregnancy state more rapidly? This is another benefit mothers will enjoy from this healthy habit. Experts say there is less blood loss after delivery and nursing mothers lose weight more ...
Views: 576 - Hit The Road Without Hitting People - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sharon BellOver a hundred people – mostly children – are killed and 6,000 are injured yearly by vehicles that are backing up, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The editors of Parent magazine said the usual victim is a two-year-old who is hit by a ...
Views: 575 - Smoking And Emphysema - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellYears of smoking can take its toll on the body. One disease you’re likely to get is emphysema. Emphysema is a condition wherein the air sacs (alveoli) and small airways of the lungs are overstretched and damaged, making breathing difficult. Aside from smoking, other risk factors are age, ...
Views: 575 - Protect Yourself From Asthma Triggers - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Sharon BellAsthma triggers are physical, chemical and medical substances that trigger an attack in the supersensitive airways of asthmatics. Because the airways are inflamed, they over-react to normally harmless substances like pollen and animal dander. Most cases of asthma are the result of allergic and ...
Views: 570 - Understanding Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellDo you know that fibromyalgia was once classified as "psychological" disorder several years ago? This classification brought so much misery to patients. Indeed, how would you feel if you’re told your problem is “mental or “psychological” when your body won’t do ...
Views: 570 - Want To Have Healthy Bones? Then Start Shedding Off Excess Fat - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellMany know that diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke are just some of the conditions that you can suffer from if you are overweight or obese. However, a study has shown that people, especially women, who have a lot of extra body fat have weaker bones than those with normal body fat levels. ...
Views: 569 - How To Spot Quacks - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat is quackery? The late Dr. Morris Fishbein, who edited the Journal of the American Medical Association for 26 years, defines it as "the practice of medicine by unlicensed persons or the application of treatments which are not generally recognized as appropriate by the profession." You don't ...
Views: 568 - Get Ready For Bad Weather - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellTyphoons can be nasty, more so if you’re not prepared. To avoid trouble, here are some tips to weather any storm that comes your way. Keep your radio on and listen to the latest bulletin and announcements. Don't pay attention to rumors. Stay away from low-lying beaches or other ...
Views: 567 - Causes Of Bedwetting - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDoes your child always wet the bed every night? Is there any way to prevent this from happening? Nocturnal enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting. This is common in young children who have yet to gain control of their bladder. Most bedwetters are boys and the condition may even persist ...
Views: 565 - What Makes Kidney Stones Painful? - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon BellAnyone who has had an attack of kidney stones rarely forgets the experience. It produces a sharp, stabbing pain that starts in the back, moves to the abdomen and later to the groin. The pain is caused by the stone's journey from the kidney down to the ureter (the duct that carries urine to the ...
Views: 565 - Hypertensions Affects Millions - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellIn 2025, one in three adults aged over 20 years or 1.56 billion people worldwide will have hypertension. This frightening prediction comes from Dr. Jiang He and colleagues at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, who looked at the overall ...
Views: 564 - Multiple Sclerosis: An Unpredictable Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIn some people, it is a mild illness. In others, it can lead to permanent disability. This is the nature of multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that affects 300,000 people in the United States alone. Myelin is a fatlike substance that covers the nerve fiber found in the brain and ...
Views: 556 - Side Effects of Acne Drugs - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Sharon BellBenzoyl peroxide is another safe and effective topical agent for the early treatment of acne. Available in varying strengths, this chemical works by penetrating into the oil glands of the skin and killing bacteria responsible for acne inflammation. By peeling the skin, benzoyl peroxide also ...
Views: 556 - Other Benefits Of Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellBreastfed babies are less likely to suffer from eczema or allergic reactions to mother's milk than those taking cow's milk or formulas. Breast milk is also a rich source of fat, particularly unsaturated or vegetable-like fat, which meets 50 percent of the energy requirements of the infant ...
Views: 550 - Support Your Immune System With Herbs And Essential Substances - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellYour immune system is an elaborate defense network that can easily shame even the technologically advanced defense systems employed by the Unites States in places like Iraq, South Korea and Afghanistan. It may not be visible to the naked eye, but your body wages war against all sorts of ...
Views: 550 - The Heart Of The Matter - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen the heart speaks, it can’t be ignored – more so when it cries out in pain. The pain and burden of heart disease has brought immense suffering to many people throughout the world. This has literally led to many broken hearts. The grim statistics tell a heart-rending story: ...
Views: 550 - Top Ten New Year Resolutions For A Healthier You - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Sharon BellAt the beginning of each year, people make a list of what they want to achieve for that year. There are many types of New Year resolutions; but in this age, a good list should be focused on your health. So here are the top ten health resolutions for 2008 that can make you healthy and prolong ...
Views: 549 - How To Deal With Acne - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Sharon BellAlthough it is a transitory condition, an attack of acne can be so distressing and leave deep psychological scars on a person. Desperate to rid themselves of this problem, people with acne may try to squeeze or pick on pimples without realizing that this will only make things worse. Despite ...
Views: 548 - Myths About Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellBreastfeeding is not only good for infants. Mothers will benefit from this practice as well. But before we go to that, let's take a look at some of the myths about breast¬feeding that persist to this day. First and foremost among these is the belief that breastfeeding will cause breast ...
Views: 547 - Choosing A Dermatologist - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Sharon BellThe physical and psychological trauma of acne can be unbearable at times. Some people not only need a doctor but a shoulder to lean on. This is where a good dermatologist comes in. "Whether your case is moderate or severe, nothing will determine how fast or completely your condition improves as ...
Views: 545 - Causes Of Male Infertility - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Sharon BellOne of the painful realities that occasionally confront married couples is their inability to bear children. This may come as a shock to couples who have long postponed child-bearing and have worked hard to realize their dreams - only to find later that one of them is infertile. While ...
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