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- Genital Problems - Alternative Treatment And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsAround 80% of people with genital herpes never know that they are carrying the virus because there are often no symptoms (or very mild symptoms which are almost unnoticeable, such as a slight itchiness or red patch of skin in the genital area). This means that many cases of herpes go ...
Views: 1132 - Eat Healthy To Help Prevent Heart Disease - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsIf you want to have a healthy heart, you have to learn how to eat a healthy heart diet. All of the food you eat affects the health of your heart. Gone are the days when a healthy heart diet meant filling up on tasteless, boring meals. The latest advice to help us lower the risk of heart disease ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Dangers Of Alcohol - Save Your Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsDrunk driving is the leading cause of death for young adults, aged 15 to 24 years. In one study, an estimated 6% to 14% of drivers under 21 years of age who were stopped at roadside checkpoints had been drinking. This age-group makes up only one fifth of the licensed drivers in the United ...
Views: 1124 - How To Put Off Bedsores - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsBedsores are skin ulcers that appear in areas constantly subjected to pressure. Bedridden patients, those with paralysis and/or spinal cord injuries who can't change their position often develop bedsores at pressure points in the lower back, buttocks, elbows, knees, shoulders, heels and ankles. ...
Views: 1115 - Arthritis: Types, Symptoms And Cure of Arthritis - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsWhat is Arthritis? Arthritis is an illness that can cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Some kinds of arthritis can cause problems in other organs, such as your eyes, or in your chest. It can affect your skin, too. Types ...
Views: 1102 - Daily Natural Skin Care - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsThe skin is the body's protective barrier against the environment. We often take our skin for granted. Most people fail to realize that the skin needs daily care just like brushing one's teeth. If the skin is not taken care of properly it can become dry, flaky, cracked and inflamed. This can ...
Views: 1093 - Nutrition - Helps To Keep Your Eyes Healthy And Gorgeous - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsThere has been a lot of interest in the role of nutrition and nutritional supplements, such as vitamin tablets, and their effect on vision. The main focus has been on how vitamins and minerals might affect age-related eye conditions such as age-related macular-degeneration (AMD) and cataracts. ...
Views: 1084 - Anxiety - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2008 from Peter samsAnxiety is a feeling of nervousness, apprehension, fear, or worry. Some fears and worries are justified, such as worry about a loved one or in anticipation of taking a quiz, test, or other examination. Problem anxiety interferes with the sufferer's ability to sleep or otherwise function. It is ...
Views: 1072 - Hair Loss: Causes And Treatment Of Hair Loss - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Alopecia, commonly known as baldness, is a set of disorders which involves the state of lacking hair where it would normally grow, especially on the head. The most common form of baldness is a progressive hair-thinning condition that occurs in adult humans and other primate ...
Views: 1070 - Tips To Prevent From Tanning - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsProtection through sun block creams is the easiest way to face the sun for hours. Sun cream should be applied thickly every 2-3 hours. For the best effectiveness, it should be applied at least 30 minutes before going out into the sun and reapplied if washed off from swimming. The higher the SPF ...
Views: 1059 - Eczema - Causes And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsThe term eczema refers to a number of different skin conditions in which the skin is red and irritated and occasionally results in small, fluid-filled bumps that become moist and ooze. The most common cause of eczema is atopic dermatitis, sometimes called infantile eczema although it occurs in ...
Views: 1058(1 vote) - Teeth Problems - Toothache Treatment And Bad Breath Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsGingivitis Gingivitis is an infection of the gums. It is usually painless and most people do not realize they have it until their dentist or hygienist tells them. Bleeding of the gums during brushing or flossing is sometimes apparent to the patient, but this is not always the case. The gums do ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - Diabetes - Treatment For Every Type Of Diabetes - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsConventional Medical Treatment Insulin was the first, and remains the primary means of treatment for Type 1 diabetes and is administered by subcutaneous injection. This method is necessary since insulin is destroyed by gastric stomach secretions when it is taken by mouth. Insulin injections ...
Views: 1051(1 vote) - Home Health Care - Types And Services - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Peter samsThe Home Health Care professionals encourage patients to actively participate in their recovery goals and provide teaching materials to help manage medical conditions. Home Health Care is a concise, reader-friendly, introductory healthcare management book that covers a wide variety of ...
Views: 1034 - Health Benefits Of Vitamin E - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsVitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that works to protect cells in the body from damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are highly reactive substances that result from normal metabolism as well as from exposure to factors in the environment like cigarette smoke and ultraviolet light. They ...
Views: 1027 - Physical Therapy - Causes And Types - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsPhysical therapy is the science of blending physiology with exercises and applying these principles to the body when an injury is sustained. Physical therapy for back and neck conditions focuses on the structures that support the spine and its joints including muscles, tendons, and ...
Views: 1019 - Information About The Treatment Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsThere is a wide range of effective drug treatments for people with heart disease. These drugs can help lower blood pressure or cholesterol, prevent or dissolve blood clots, relieve and prevent angina symptoms or improve the strength or rhythm of the heart's contractions. Medical procedures to ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - How To Lose Weight - Healthy Diet For Weight Lose - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2008 from Peter samsLosing weight is simply a matter of expending more calories than you take in, through exercise and your daily activities. Exercise alone won't make you lose weight if you're still taking in more calories than you burn. However, eating less and exercising more will only decrease your resting ...
Views: 1012 - Schizophrenia Disease - Treatment Of Schizophrenia - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsSchizophrenia is a debilitating mental illness that affects 1% of the population. Despite intensive study, its molecular etiology remains enigmatic. Like many common diseases, schizophrenia is multifactor in origin, with both genetic and environmental contributions likely playing an important ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Arthritis - Types, Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Peter samsArthritis ('arth' meaning joint, 'itis' meaning inflammation) isn't a one-note story or even a few variations on a single theme; it actually consists of more than 100 different conditions. These can be anything from relatively mild forms of tendinitis (as in 'tennis elbow') and bursitis to ...
Views: 998 - Drug Abuse: Warning Signs Of Drug Abuse - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsDrug abuse has a wide range of definitions related to taking a psychoactive drug or performance enhancing drug for a non-therapeutic or non-medical effect. Some of the most commonly abused drugs include alcohol, amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methaqualone, and opium ...
Views: 991(1 vote) - Weight Loss Tips - Makes You Fit - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Peter samsCalories per Hour offers the following tips to help you lose weight to look better, feel better, and live a healthier life. These tips are short and sweet and are intended as a starting point or quick reference for individuals seeking to lose weight by using the resources offered on Calories per ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Childhood Diseases - Alternative Treatment For Childhood Diseases - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsThere are childhood immunisations for 12 infectious diseases in all. The BCG (which protects against tuberculosis) and hepatitis B immunisations are offered to babies considered at high-risk of catching these diseases. The other ten are offered routinely to every baby as part of the pre-school ...
Views: 981(1 vote) - Back Pain Treatment - Low Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsBack pain is extremely common - about eight in ten people in the UK are affected at some time in their lives. Each year, close to five million working days are lost due to back pain. Back pain is actually very common—about three in four adults will experience back pain during their ...
Views: 961 - Information About To Stop Heel Pain - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Peter samsRunning with heel pain can be an agonizing experience. For those with active lifestyles, it's hard to adjust and limit your physical activity and routines once you encounter heel pain. This makes it important to know the symptoms and treatment methods for some of the most common types of heel ...
Views: 960 - How To Quit Smoking For Better Health? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Peter samsEffects of smoking Numerous studies have evaluated the adverse health effects smoking has on the body and the economy. The most serious facts on smoking related health and economic risks are listed below. • Tobacco is the only product, that when used as intended, damages the body and ...
Views: 958 - Bad Breath - Home Remedies For Bad Breath - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Peter samsMost adults suffer from bad breath occasionally, although it may affect up to a quarter of adults on a regular basis Bad breath is a problem that is shared by millions of people across the country. Until recently, there really has not been an effective scientific approach to diagnosing and ...
Views: 957(1 vote) - Treatment For Oily Skin And Skin Care Tips - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Peter samsBeautiful, healthy skin starts with cleansing and toning – an important step for both morning and nighttime skin care. The right cleanser and toner work together to remove makeup, oil, and dirt without drying or irritating skin. For healthy, great-looking skin, try these products to ...
Views: 956 - Bulimia - Symptoms, Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2008 from Peter samsBulimia – Bulimia involves a destructive cycle of bingeing and purging. Following an episode of out-of-control binge eating, people with bulimia take drastic steps to purge themselves of the extra calories. In order to avoid weight gain they vomit, exercise, fast, or take ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Child Obesity - Causes And How To Prevent It - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsObesity results when too much fat accumulates in the body. A person is normally considered obese when his or her weight is 20% over the normal body-weight for height and age and the Body Mass Index (BMI) measures 30 or more. Now recognized as a serious medical problem, obesity affects about 30% ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Diabetes - Types Of Diabetes And Causes - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Diabetes is a chronic, incurable disease that occurs when the body doesn’t produce any or enough insulin, leading to an excess of sugar in the blood. Insulin, which is produced by the pancreas, is a hormone that helps the cells of the body use the glucose (sugar) in food. ...
Views: 915 - Heart Attack: Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Peter samsA heart attack occurs when blood flow to a section of heart muscle becomes blocked. If the flow of blood isn’t restored quickly, the section of heart muscle becomes damaged from lack of oxygen and begins to die. Coronary arteries are blood vessels that supply the heart muscle with blood ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - Skin Cancer - Symptoms, Facts And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsSkin cancer is the most common form of human cancer. Skin cancers are a rapidly growing portion of all cancers diagnosed each year. It is believed that increased sun exposure and a decreased ozone layer are a major cause of this phenomenon. This guide is designed to show you the common ...
Views: 912 - Meditation - Benefits Of Meditation - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Peter samsThe word meditation, is derived from two Latin words: meditari(to think, to dwell upon, to exercise the mind) and mederi (to heal). Its Sanskrit derivation 'medha' means wisdom. Meditation is not a technique but a way of life. Meditation means 'a cessation of the thought process’. It ...
Views: 905 - Anti Aging - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter samsThe skin is the largest organ of the body. A person’s skin color and texture are inherited through genetics, and that provides information about his/her family history. Aging is perhaps an evocative term, relating as it does to a human process which while many consider natural, is in fact ...
Views: 898 - Mental Health Problems And Disorders Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Peter samsMental health is how we think, feel and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others and make choices. Our mental health can vary according to our circumstances and can change across our lifetime, in the same way as our physical health does. Mental ...
Views: 894 - Hair Loss In Children - Causes And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Peter samsHair loss in children is more common than most people realize. When a child is diagnosed with medically related hair loss, many times one parent must stop working in order to stay home and care for the child or to be available to accompany the child on medical trips for treatment. Discretionary ...
Views: 893 - Back Pain: Types, Cause And Treatment Of Back Pain - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks. Back pain ...
Views: 885 - Get Techniques Of Oil Massage - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Peter sams• Massage oil decreases the friction created on the skin and prevents the pulling of hairs. Don't use too much: The less oil, the greater the friction and the deeper the pressure. Allow about 15 minutes, in the morning. The massage can be done either standing up or sitting down, in a ...
Views: 877 - Eczema - Causes And Herbal Remedies For Eczema - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Peter samsEczema is a very common condition, and it affects all races and ages, including young infants. About 1-2 percent of adults have eczema, and as many as 20 percent of children are affected. It usually begins early in life, even before asthma or hay fever. Most affected individuals have their first ...
Views: 841(1 vote) - Oily Skin - Causes, Skin Care And Diet For Oily Skin - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Peter samsOily skin is an offshoot of hormonal imbalances and increased activity of the sebaceous glands. Teenagers are often plagued with this sort of problem and heat and humidity can exacerbate it. As a consequence of excess oil being produced, the skin actually shines and the pores enlarge. Oily skin ...
Views: 841 - Back Pain - Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Peter samsMost of us experience back pain at some time in our lives. Back problems are a very common reason for older adults to visit their healthcare provider. However, the back problems of older adults are often very different from those seen in younger people. For example, a slipped disk is a common ...
Views: 833 - Heart Disease And High Blood Pressure Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Peter samsHeart Attack Heart disease affects your heart's muscle, blood vessels, and electrical system and is the leading cause of death among women. The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease in which plaque (a fat-like substance) deposits on artery walls. Plaque build-up is called ...
Views: 833(1 vote) - Depression Treatment And Types Of Depression - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Peter samsDepression is a mental health disorder that can affect the way you eat and sleep, the way you feel about yourself, and the way you think about things. A depressive disorder is more than a passing mood. Depression is medical condition that affects people of all genders, races, ages, and income ...
Views: 831 - Foods To Keep Your Skin Healthy - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2008 from Peter samsHealthy skin can be obtained by using appropriate skin care products such as good quality cleansers and moisturizing lotions and creams. These products are external treatments. However, the internal aspect of skin care is often ignored. What we eat daily plays a significant role in the health of ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Benefits Of Yoga And Types Of Yoga - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2008 from Peter samsYoga is the oldest system of personal development encompassing body, mind, and spirit. The origin of Yoga goes back more than 5000 years. This valuable science developed by the ancient sages of India, and modified through generations, took many years to spread :around the world. In the modern ...
Views: 821(2 votes) - Vitamins For Hair Loss And Hair Loss Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Peter samsPeople who notice hair falling out, thinning, or appearing in large amounts on their comb or brush should consult a dermatologist. With correct diagnosis, many people with hair loss can be helped. A dermatologist will evaluate a patient's hair-loss problem to find the cause so they can determine ...
Views: 798 - Heart Diseases - Treatment Of Different Types - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Peter samsIntroduction Heart disease is a general term that refers to a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions that affect one or more of the components of the heart. Diseases affecting the heart may be structural or functional. Anything that damages the heart or decreases the heart’s ...
Views: 796(1 vote) - Diabetes Information - Types And Symptoms - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Peter samsDiabetes is a very serious disease. Left unchecked, it can bring serious consequences including death. Fortunately, it is a disease that can be managed. Unfortunately most of the people who have diabetes do not know that they have it and hence do not treat it till it become very late. If you ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms And Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2008 from Peter samsWhat is diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood is too high because the body cannot use it properly. Glucose comes from the digestion of starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes, chapatis, yams and plantain, from sugar and other sweet ...
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