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- Adaptogens and the Working Dog: on performance, injury, and career longevity - by Submitted on May 31, 2011 from Dr. Christine King[This article is the first of two papers on adaptogenic herbs in dogs. The second is on senior dogs. Enjoy!] I love dogs. I especially love working dogs, for the enthusiasm they bring to their work, for their generous spirits, and for the pride they take in doing a good job. So, I love ...
Views: 3231 - Combat Hair Loss Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsLooking in the mirror became a difficult experience for Janet. It seemed like every day her forehead receded further and her already thinning hair became thinner. Feeling like everyone might be criticizing her appearance she became embarrassed to go out and worried what might be causing her hair ...
Views: 3227 - Which Online Medical Treatment Sites Are Best For You? A Comparison of Two Sites - by Submitted on May 29, 2017 from Kalyna KapurAs people all over the world move towards a more organic world, their preference for traditional treatments such as that of the Chinese variety increases. Also, patients nowadays have to worry about whether Big Pharma companies have their best interests in mind as the companies mass produce ...
Views: 3220(1 vote) - I Have Herpes: Nothing To Be Ashamed Of - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Nanci ElliottI was diagnosed with genital herpes when I was seventeen years old. It doesn't matter what I was doing, who I was doing it with or whether or not we used a condom (we did), because contracting genital herpes has nothing to do with being punished or having done something wrong, and everything to ...
Views: 3191 - Migraine Headache Relief Without Medication - by Based on the discoveries of Albert Einstein and the ancient principles of acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) often provides proven results for migraine headache relief. Newcomers who apply this simple process to themselves achieve relief 50% to 80% of the time and, in many cases, ...
Views: 3191 - Xenical or Reductil: Which One is a Better Option? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Glen GonsalvesThe obesity rates in the UK are soaring with nearly one fourth of the adult population now classed as clinically obese. A recent study revealed that 1 in every 11 deaths in the UK was linked to excess body fat. Moreover, it suggested that of all the deaths that were linked to excess body weight, ...
Views: 3189 - Treat Caffeine Allergy with Avoiding Coffee - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2011 from Atanu ShawFor most of the people, Caffeine is of great importance. It helps the people to work and to study for long hours by deflecting drowsiness. In most of the people, this caffeine boosts the confidence. Most of the people use caffeine in different forms like chocolate, coffee, tea, soft drinks and ...
Views: 3182 - What Is Spasticity? An Introduction Common Causes Signs Effects With Spasticity Symptoms and Guide for Care - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat Is Spasticity? Derived from the Greek word "spastos", which means pulling or drawing, spasticity is a sudden, involuntary increase in both muscle tension and tone that limits overall movement. People who suffer from spasticity struggle to maintain normal posture and may hunch forward due ...
Views: 3178 - EFT Tapping: Solve Disease, Get Rid of Repressed Emotion - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Jill PrinceEFT Tapping or Emotional Freedom Techniques is not just the newest kid on the block as far as really amazing stress management techniques is concerned, it's much more than that. EFT can help you manage your stress and it can help you eliminate stress from your life forever. Just about every ...
Views: 3166(1 vote) - Managing Gestational Diabetes Symptoms to Prevent Diabetic Coma - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauEven if you do not have diabetes, there are instances when you will acquire this disorder during pregnancy which is called gestational diabetes. As a mother, you would surely want your baby to be healthy so if you are diagnosed with this, you should know how to manage it properly thereby ...
Views: 3159 - How to Get Through the ADHD Medication Maze - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2015 from Laurie DuparHave you ever had to go a day or more without your prescription medication? Do you know the physical discomfort and anxiousness of waiting to get the medication reordered? Have you spent hours on the phone with the doctor’s office, insurance company or pharmacy waiting for your ADHD ...
Views: 3157 - Act Like Wonder Woman And Become Wonder Woman - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2014 from Estelle GoldsteinFor most of my life I have been more or less overweight. I figured my body was just something I used to carry my brain around. Tentatives at presentation (clothes, makeup) were just not as serious as with my women-friends. I mean, it was just not as important to my identity as “smart” ...
Views: 3135(1 vote) - Managing Subacute Sinusitis with Antibiotics - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsAn inflammation of the sinuses that developed from acute sinusitis, subacute sinusitis has symptoms that persist for as long as 4 weeks, but no more than 8 weeks. Otherwise, it is classified as acute (for less than 4 weeks) or chronic (for more than 8 weeks). Clinically, subacute sinusitis ...
Views: 3100(1 vote) - The Five Most Popular Benefits Of Functional Medicine - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2012 from Lauren Q HillA Growing Problem under the Old Plan More and more of us find ourselves struggling to reconcile the high prices we are paying for health care insurance with the frustratingly limited care we are able to get from our doctors. This frustration isn’t only felt by the patients, either. Many ...
Views: 3049(1 vote) - Discover The Secret Wisdom Of How To Increase Height - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from A.D. KellerA large number of people are interested in knowing how to increase height without taking any risks. To be a tall person usually means to command respect in society, make an appealing first impression and see over dozens of heads when walking in a crowd. There are a number of genetic factors that ...
Views: 3026 - Tips After a Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury Resulting in Hemiparesis and Minimizing Impact on Daily Life - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2019 from Leon EdwardWith hemiparesis, daily life is obviously affected. Exercise at home and assistive aids will help to increase mobility and improve independence. Repeated practice of regular daily activity increases body control and coordination for daily tasks. Individuals with hemiparesis learn to perform ...
Views: 3026(1 vote) - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) For IBD - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Jini Patel ThompsonI've spent the last few years learning about and experimenting with a body/mind healing tool called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). EFT is derived from a centuries-old Chinese acupuncture meridian tapping practice called Neigong. The founder of EFT, an engineer called Gary Craig, used the ...
Views: 3023(5 votes) - Best Drugstore Anti-Aging Drugs - 10 Best Over The Counter Drugs To Treat The Aging Process - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from robert richard carmichaelBelow you will find what many dietitians argue to be the 10 best drugstore anti-aging drugs available over-the-counter. Most are found globally in various products, and propose few dangers if taken with respect to their daily dosage instructions. Lets take a closer look at which these are and ...
Views: 3018 - Benefits of RIS/PACS & Tele-radiology System to your Medical Facility - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from alian cruzWith the new developments in the radiology happening every now and then, now it has become easier for radiologists and doctors to improve the patient care. With the help of the latest PACS Teleradiology software, doctors are able to capture, view, share and record a variety of images of patients ...
Views: 3013 - Morton's Neuroma - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Marc MitnickInterdigital neuroma more commonly known as Mortons neuroma is an entrapment of a nerve that passes into the toes of the foot. The nerve gets entrapped or “pinched” by the metatarsal bones, which are the bones just behind the toes. Typically this type of foot pain is the result of ...
Views: 2966 - Manage Insulin Levels And Live Longer - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Brian MManaging insulin levels closely is one of the most important tasks a diabetic or pre-diabetic person has. Insulin levels that get too high can pose a serious threat to one’s health and life. As anyone who deals with insulin issues on a daily basis knows medical attention is necessary for ...
Views: 2957(3 votes) - The Man Who Was Born With His Feet On Backwards - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2012 from Estelle GoldsteinYou probably know by now that I’m all about helping people relieve chronic pain and live longer and healthier lives. Just the other day, a gentleman visited me at the clinic to request medical marijuana. He said his feet had rotated 180 degrees from normal when he was born. He was literally ...
Views: 2945 - Effective toenail treatment for fallen off toenail - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Dr Rajshree VLike finger toe is also very important part of our body. Sometimes, your toenail gets injured and it may fall off. It may hurt you a lot before recovering. When this type of incident occurs you need to take an urgent step to make it cured as soon as possible. You have to know the pattern of ...
Views: 2905 - What is Foot Drop Definition Its Causes Symptoms Physical Therapy for Foot Drop Exercises With Long Term Outlook - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2017 from Leon EdwardWhat is Foot Drop? Foot drop is a paralysis or weakness of muscles that causes difficulty in lifting the forefoot. This leads to an abnormal walking pattern, with the forefoot dragging along the ground. People with foot drop often compensate by lifting the knee higher while walking. Foot ...
Views: 2902(1 vote) - Copper: A Risk for Cancer and Tumor Chemo Resistance - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Keith BishopCopper may cause cancer and resistance to chemotherapy. Researchers found copper blood levels were lower in patients without cancer. They state copper is involved in the development of cancer. Analysis of patients with breast cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer showed that serum copper was ...
Views: 2891(1 vote) - Medical Chronology for Law Firms - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Rajeev RajagopalMedical case chronology for law firms is an important service that enables lawyers to have a clear and organized view of the medical chart of a patient. A well-presented chronology highlights important issues and even many facts that might have evaded notice. A medical chart is especially ...
Views: 2874 - Trends in Emergency Medicine - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsThe demand for emergency medicine and visits to medical emergency departments (EDs) was on the increase according to the “National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2001 Emergency Department Summary: 2001.” The increase in recent years contributed to busy conditions in emergency ...
Views: 2862(1 vote) - Increase your IQ with Bacopa Monniera - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Dr. Aleksander StrandeTraditional use of Bacopa monniera is extensive but one of its therapeutic benefits is tremendous. Its use in natural medicine as a nerve tonic, improves memory and mental functions. The mental enhancement benefits of Bacopa herb or extract are often noticed within a few hours or a few days ...
Views: 2856 - Useful features of online pharmacy - by Submitted on May 01, 2012 from Jack DurstonInternet is the source through which we not only can communicate and get knowledge but we can also do online shopping of various things like airlines, tickets, clothes, medicines and various other things. There are many ecommerce sites through which people do online shopping. For example, amazon ...
Views: 2853 - ADD/ADHD Medications: 7 Tips on Finding the Amorphous Sides of The Therapeutic Window - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2008 from Dr Charles ParkerThe Sides of the Window are Puzzling and Require a Few More Office Questions. The reason to ask the questions is simple: we want to know exactly how the medication is working in the context of time of day, duration of effectiveness, and predictable expectations from the specific medication in ...
Views: 2846 - ***Provisioning the Campaign Against Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from Dr. Thomas Stearns LeeCancer is a complex and difficult condition to heal and recover from, let alone survive. It is as unique as each of the affected body tissues and the person who faces it. Our mission is to help provision your campaign against cancer. Why a "campaign"? Because ...
Views: 2841(1 vote) - Acquired Brain Injury Can Result In Behavioral and Emotional Consequences For The Victims - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2023 from Leon EdwardApart from any specific behavioral or emotional difficulties, people with head injuries or acquired brain injuries typically go through a number of emotional changes as they adapt to their new circumstances. In the immediate aftermath of their injuries, patients commonly experience a great deal ...
Views: 2827 - Workplace Communication After Head Injury , Issues Insights and Advice From Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardFortunately for people with a head injury of various degrees, today there are more opportunities for employment. However, there still are issues that are both visible and many that are internal to the people with the head injury. Communication in the workplace is often one of the most valued ...
Views: 2825 - Serrapeptase! Relief for Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2018 from Frederick Ray RayVaricose veins are swollen and enlarged veins usually blue or purple in color that can appear lumpy, bulging or twisted. They can look unsightly and painful causing poor circulation and other vascular problems. Not kidding! But varicose veins can be the bane of many people’s lives. Aching, heavy ...
Views: 2821 - Follicular Unit Extraction vs. Older Methods of Hair Transplantation - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Tammy CorbettPunch grafts, scalp reductions, scalp extensions… In the past, as the names of these earlier procedures indicate, undergoing a hair transplant was a painfully unpleasant process. Men with receding hairlines and balding scalps often resorted to the unnatural-looking, and often ridiculed, toupee ...
Views: 2816(1 vote) - Vasectomy: A New Approach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Andrew RynneIt is well over thirty years ago now since I carried out my first vasectomy procedure. I was working as a General Practitioner in rural Ontario at the time. My tutor was a fellow GP and the patient was under general anaesthetic, which was just as well! Vasectomy is technically a very difficult ...
Views: 2814(1 vote) - Top 5 Best Methods For Sterilizing Medical Equipment Effectively - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Cataleya HernanMedical equipment has to be used safely in order to ensure safety of all medical safety of all medical practitioners, the environment as well as patients. A huge number of medical equipment found in hospitals and other medical facilities are used on a daily basis for different medical purposes. ...
Views: 2773 - Cerebral Palsy - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from MelanieCerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is a class of irreversible disorders that have to do with the brain and developmental traumas that happen during fetal developments, during childbirth or not long after birth. It is recognized by a breakdown of motor skills that can include symptoms like ...
Views: 2767(1 vote) - Piracetam for Greater Mind Power And Increased Energy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2012 from Ziesha SheyNootropics are a new class of mind power drugs which increase brain power and improve memory by acting upon the hypothalamus or the central nervous system. Piracetam is one such nootropic drug which is mainly prescribed by physician for certain brain conditions such as myoclonus. Piracetam ...
Views: 2746 - Common Eye Problems in Primary Care - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2010 from John LaurusonisCommon Eye Problems in Primary Care Almost every day that goes bi in Primary Care, one or more eye problems present for care. These may range all the way from simple and easily remedied to emergent, needing quick referral to an eye specialist. The purpose of this article is to present a ...
Views: 2718(1 vote) - The Appealing and Appalling Truth of Tretinoin Cream and Other Stretch Mark Cream Ingredients - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2011 from Janet AndersonWhen it comes to preventing the occurrence of stretch marks on the skin, topical cream ingredients like vitamin A retinoic acid, emu oil, rose hip oil, cocoa butter, Shea butter oil, Aloe Vera butter, squalene, and olive oil are effective. However, when it comes to treating the dermal lesions, ...
Views: 2708 - ADHD, Depression, Anxiety? Or Is It Lyme Disease? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickMost of us in New England and certainly here in Connecticut have heard of Lyme Disease. It got its name from Lyme, CT as it was first officially identified there. There are certain geographic regions where Lyme Disease is more abundant but according to the International Lyme and Associated ...
Views: 2707(1 vote) - Most Important Medical Equipment In Hospitals - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2017 from Arif ArrahmanThe hospital is a place that everybody dreads to visit but is surely a great relief for people in critical times of health and medical emergencies. This is why regardless of no matter how much you despise or dislike a hospital – the importance of a well-equipped medical hospital cannot be ...
Views: 2699 - Hemorrhoids Treatment Nothing to Worry About - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Micko StojanovicHemorrhoids or piles is a disorder which makes the patient’s life upset though it is not life threatening. It destroys quality of life and is utterly hurting. However what is more aching is the patient cannot divulge his or her hurt to others being ashamed of the ailment. But there is nothing to ...
Views: 2696 - Two Types of Stress - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Jill PrinceMany people don’t know there are actually two major stress categories that affect us everyday of our lives. Most have already heard of the term “emotional stress”, but it seems that few people have heard of the term “oxidative stress.” We understand emotional stress to be that fight or ...
Views: 2687(3 votes) - The advantages and disadvantages being your Medical Device Distributor - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Travis JeffBlogging about medical device distributor assist you to do a rather large funds in particularly in large continued interest in environment friendly and even very affordable professional medical appliances. Using frequent inflow most recent specialized devices, medical device distribution ...
Views: 2684 - The Value of Isoenzyme Analysis in Cell Bank Characterization - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Muhammad J. SadiqThe ICH Q5D guidance notes on cell substrates addresses quality issues related to the properties of the cells used to prepare the biological products “it is well established that the properties of the cell substrate and events linked to the cell substrate can affect resultant product quality and ...
Views: 2682 - What to Do When Your Doctor Retires: Thank You Suzanne Barnes DO - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Ronda BehnkeNothing brought a smirk to my clients’ faces quicker than the statement that I valued my medical doctor. It wasn’t that people don’t actually value their medical doctor—it was more that I valued my medical doctor. People automatically assume that Naturopathic Doctors and Homeopaths do not ...
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