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- The Future of Colon Cancer Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Jorge PerezThe headlines stemming from colon cancer treatment and prevention are abundant these days. From one source (medicalnewstoday.com) in the past month alone, there are news stories with headlines like, “… scientists patent an effective drug for treating breast, colon, and skin cancers,” and “Newly ...
Views: 541 - SNCC Offers Immunotherapy, Cancer Vaccines - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Jorge PerezThe immune system is developed to help protect the body from infections and diseases. Immune cells are designed to travel through the body to detect harmful germs or cells that can cause infections. The immune system can also help protect the body from cancer in some ways; however, there are ...
Views: 548 - Common symptoms and diagnosis process of Knee Osteoarthritis - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2015 from Robin joThe knee osteoarthritis symptoms generally develop in gradual pace. As the cartilage in the knees takes time to wear down and change the way the joint work. But there can be sudden appearance of some of the symptoms, but these are not that common. Some of these symptoms of knee osteoarthritis ...
Views: 527 - FAQs On Kidney - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from PRIYANSHU SAXENAQ- What do kidneys do? Ans- We have two kidneys. They are bean-shaped and about the size of a fist. They are located in the middle of the back, on the left and right of spine just below the rib cage. The kidneys main job is to filter blood, removing wastes and extra water to make urine. They ...
Views: 554 - Choosing an Energy Bar, Facts and Myths of Energy Bars - by Submitted on May 31, 2015 from Victor MarchioneOur busy lives take energy! We need energy to work, we need energy to perform activities, heck we even need energy for socializing. As you can seem a lot of our energy becomes depleted by outside sources. Sometimes, we don’t have the time to sit down and have a nutritious meal and so we reach ...
Views: 1432 - Surgical and Nonsurgical Treatments for Gum Disease - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Ashlea DrakefordGum disease is a very common yet ignored form of health problem. Most people don’t pay much attention to their gums because it’s an inconspicuous part of the body. Who checks their gums in the mirror every day, right? However, if left untreated, gum disease may require extensive treatment and ...
Views: 628 - 12 Amazing Facts About Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2015 from Uzair MateenThere are many facts about sleep that most of us probably won't know until now. 1. According to researchers among all living things, humans are the only one's who can control their sleep voluntarily. It means that they can stay awake according to their will, but staying awake for too much ...
Views: 608 - Effects Of Caffeine On Sleep - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Uzair MateenCaffeine is a chemical or product that is mostly found in the beans of coffee and tea. It is a drug that is used massively in the whole world. Most people intake caffeine in the form of tea or coffee. Apart from coffee or tea there is a vast number of people who cannot resist chocolate. ...
Views: 557 - Modern day sleep issues - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Uzair MateenHuman life is getting complex day by day. Life was really simple in the earlier days. If we look 3 to 4 decades back we can easily notice that the people were living a simple life as compared to ours. The reason was that they were not involved in so much activities as we are now a days. Because ...
Views: 492 - Things to know about sleep - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Uzair Mateen“Think in the morning. Act in the noon. Eat in the evening. Sleep in the night.” (William Blake) Sleeping disorders are very common now a days. Our lives are getting complex because of our busy routines we don’t even have time for a healthy and good night sleep. People are getting frustrated in ...
Views: 492 - Who Qualifies for Dental Implants? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Ashlea DrakefordAlmost everyone has heard of dental implants. They are the method of choice to replace a missing tooth. The results can be amazing. When they are finished you cannot tell them from a natural tooth. When you get an implant it fills in the gap where your natural tooth used to be. Dental ...
Views: 761 - Insomnia - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2015 from Uzair MateenThere are many types of sleeping disorders, one of them is insomnia. Insomnia is a disorder in which the person suffering from it finds it difficult to sleep at night or may have too much short span of sleep. The person who has the condition of insomnia can’t sleep even if proper environment is ...
Views: 479 - How to get profited from a Pharmacy List ? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2014 from sophiya rielyToday, the movement in marketing direction is in full force. In fact, marketing is a process of identifying and satisfying the customer’s needs. In the case of health care marketing, it is thought provoking to market the products and services to the decision makers at pharmacies because changes ...
Views: 566 - Do you need professional tips to be healthy? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2013 from George PhillsThe health is extremely important thing in life and for this purpose you need to eat healthy food only. There are several ingredients which are profitable for good health and you can use such for fitness. Everyone must have to understand the value of good health and need to provide proper care ...
Views: 654(1 vote) - In Long Term Care, a Health Team Approach Helps People Be Their Best - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2013 from Don WinesseIn Long Term Care, a Health Team Approach Helps People Be Their Best For people in long term care, the best experience results from a true team approach. Along with the resident and their family, every member of the care team brings his or her own skills and knowledge, but all complement ...
Views: 703(1 vote) - Who How and When to do blood donation? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2013 from hari bharatWho can donate blood? It is an honour to be able to donate blood as you play a part in saving someone’s life or improving their health condition. Donating blood is a great way to help a fellow human being. But there may be reasons wherein you will be denied of an opportunity to donate ...
Views: 840 - How to Choose the Right Cosmetic Surgeon - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2013 from Stephen GreenburgThe world of cosmetic surgery is changing every day in its techniques and through research. Today younger people are more interested in plastic surgery than ever before. Between plastic surgery becoming more affordable and our culture’s obsession with youth—cosmetic surgery is now an option for ...
Views: 646 - Health tips:a must read! - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Emmanuel AlukaoguWe have done some write ups on some of the best of health tips or tutorial you need to know or memorize daily for a good healthy living.So relax and sit back taking time to read the list here they are below: (1) Learn to do stretching exercise when you wake up.It boost circulation and ...
Views: 964 - How to help you sleep - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2013 from Ethan ChongBefore I write more about how to help you sleep, do you know what the most common sleep disorder is? The most common sleep disorder is insomnia, which is also known as chronic sleeplessness. This is a sleep disorder that becomes more and more common with age. Recent research has shown that one ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - 7 Best Post-Workout Soothing Stretches - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2013 from ramakant palAfter a rigorous workout, intense run or an indoor cycling session your tired muscles deserve some love and care. Pamper your body after exercising and your body will benefit from it. A few calming stretches can help you to relax, cool down, loosen up your joints, speed circulation, kick start ...
Views: 946 - Bariatric Surgery - The Best Weight Loss Surgery Options for Severely Overweight People - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2013 from Barnard JonesIncreasingly, obesity has become a significant concern in American life. For the first time in U. S. history, the average life expectancy appears to be in decline. Among most Americans, there is a growing realization of the need to control their weight, but many people find this difficult. For ...
Views: 723 - Ways to Conceive a Girl - Simple Techniques To Help You Get A Daughter - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Aaron DerickFor most couples who are starting a family, determining the gender of the new baby is a very important aspect of planning a family, just like recording basal body temperatures and charting fertile days. When trying to find ways to conceive a baby girl, there are various methods available, both ...
Views: 571 - How To Cure Ringing In The Ears - 3 Effective Remedies - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Adam SmithLet us discuss how to cure ringing in the ears using hypnosis, cognitive behavioral therapy and tinnitus retraining therapy. These techniques allow a tinnitus patient to deal with the symptoms better. After these methods, tinnitus sound has been proven to become softer and less noticeable. ...
Views: 635 - Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Are Chameleons - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from Amy AdamIndividuals with narcissistic personality disorder are people who are operating from a False Self. The narcissist’s grandiose version of him or herself is a constructed façade which requires narcissistic supply (outside attention) to hold it up. A narcissistic individual’s complete driving force ...
Views: 3381 - Professional Personal Trainer-How Can I Identity The Right Person? - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from William GaffaneyStarting out as an independent personal trainer is not easy as it actually seems to be. Because it basically happens with any profession, the first problem fitness trainer face is to convince individuals that they know what they are doing. It is something that helps tremendously if you are ...
Views: 537 - Partial denture: Saving your beauty with a set of artificial teeth - by Submitted on May 16, 2013 from David MeyerYou would wear partial denture, if you have lost your natural teeth due to disease or in an accident. The blank space of missing teeth could create many problems in addition to making it difficult to bite and chew food. The space need to be filled as soon as possible otherwise you would not only ...
Views: 701 - How To Quit Drinking Alcohol And Live A Better Life - by Submitted on May 13, 2013 from Frank BellPeople who drink too many alcoholic drinks tend to perform poorly at work and have health and relationship problems. A person who is addicted to alcohol will ignore these problems and keep on drinking in order to try to forget these problems. If you think that you are already suffering from ...
Views: 799 - What to Look for When you are in Need of a Gynecology Surgeon - by Submitted on May 07, 2013 from John TrevelyanGoing to the gynecologist is an annual event for most women. Ovarian cancer can be asymptomatic until it is too late so annual checkups are necessary. Many healthy women will even use a GYN as their primary care doctor since that is the only time they go to a doctor. But if you have more serious ...
Views: 523 - Learn the many benefits of using outpatient drug detoc centers - by Submitted on May 04, 2013 from Barrett CarrollOutpatient Drug Detox is one of the best ways of fighting drug addiction. But such outpatient clinics also handle other addiction disorders. If you are looking for a Rehab Eating Disorders center, then the kind of outpatient clinic that takes in drug and alcohol patients may be able to help you. ...
Views: 619 - Outpatient Detox Does Exist - Find a Treatment Facility via the Internet - by Submitted on May 02, 2013 from John TrevelyanAlthough some people don't believe it to be true, Outpatient Detox most definitely exists. This is something that you can get involved with if you take the time to look around, realize what centers offer this type of treatment, and then make a decision. If you think that finding a treatment ...
Views: 599 - Desi Ghee Is Beneficial For The People Of All Ages - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2013 from Rudy AldusDesi Ghee Is Beneficial For The People Of All Ages Oil and ghee are indispensible ingredients of almost every dish. From variety of sources these two are obtained. Butter and cream abstracted from milk of cows and buffaloes are also a major source of obtaining ghee. This ghee is known as Desi ...
Views: 732 - Steps to Stop Drinking Alcohol - What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2013 from Frank BellDrinking too much alcohol is harmful to your health and your life. The effects of alcoholic drinks to your health can affect your relationship with your family and your performance at work. If you want to stop drinking alcoholic drinks, but you don't know how to do it, then this short guide may ...
Views: 918 - Three ways to Evaluate Plastic Surgery Companies Before Making a Final Decision - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from Johnson TurnerOne of the most important things that you can do when you are considering getting plastic surgery is actually doing an in depth exam of the companies that you are considering going with. There are many different companies that offer services, but that does not always mean that it is always going ...
Views: 616 - Choosing a Chiropractor To Get The Right Fix - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2013 from Kevin SmithPain is something that many of us have in common but the type of pain that we experience may differ from one individual to another. If you are experiencing serious pain in your back, neck for any other area of the body, you may be able to benefit from the chiropractic treatments that are ...
Views: 667 - What is considered a Dental Emergency? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from john watsonIf you have ever suffered from a toothache you will know that it is one of the most painful things you could experience. There really is no pain quite like it. Toothache is a pain that most people cannot cope with, or bear for long. It is a pain that makes most people go straight to the dentist ...
Views: 592 - How To Get Rid of Crows' Feet Around Eyes and Look Younger - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from James WaymireFor those of you who want to know how to get rid of crows' feet around eyes, this article will be very helpful. Crows' feet are the first signs of aging. They usually come out when someone is in their late twenties or early thirties. It is caused by the thinning of skin around the eyes. It can ...
Views: 1028 - How To Get Rid Of Dark Circles Under Eyes And Improve Your Look - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from James WaymireIf you want to know how to get rid of dark circles under eyes, then it is important to learn all of the non-invasive ways to do so before you consider going under the knife. There are many ways for you to address this problem. The final solution would actually depend on how you got the dark ...
Views: 644 - How To Get Rid of Stretch Marks at Home - Easy Ways - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from James WaymirePeople who are looking for ways on how to get rid of stretch marks fast at home must keep in mind that it can take a lot of effort and patience. The process itself may be easy but time-consuming, which means that you will need to stick to the program. However, the results will definitely be ...
Views: 703 - How to Cure a Yeast Infection Fast - Remedies That Work - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from William FowlerKnowing how to cure a yeast infection fast will allow you to get rid of the disease quickly before it becomes worse. Yeast infections are caused by the overgrowth of a fungus known as Candida Albicans. If left untreated, the overgrowth of the fungus will go out of control and the disease will ...
Views: 802 - How to Get Rid of A Yeast Infection at Home - 4 Proven Methods - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2013 from William FowlerIt is important that you know how to get rid of yeast infections at home so that you will be able to get rid of it without having to go to a doctor. Vaginal yeast infection is a disease caused by the overgrowth of a type of fungus known as Candida albicans. If you are experiencing symptoms such ...
Views: 657 - Baby Feeding Myths Every Parent Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Debra Aspinall“Breastfed babies need to drink water too” False Breastfed babies do not need to be given water, or any other fluid. The consistency of breast milk acts as a perfect feed and thirst quencher. Giving a baby water can affect her sodium levels and dampen her appetite. A breastfed baby should ...
Views: 630 - Important Things to Know About Rhinoplasty - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Robert GuidaRhinoplasty is a type of plastic surgery designed to reshape the nose. It can straighten it, reduce its tip, change the angle, reduce nostril flare, change the size, and even remove bumps. It improves the appearance and proportions of the nose, enhancing the beauty of the face. Rhinoplasty is ...
Views: 733 - Why a Skin Care Regimen is Important at Every Age - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Jason RosenfeldAs a person ages many bodily changes occur, but some of the most visible are changes to one’s skin. There’s no reason to wait until middle age or after to start taking good care of one’s skin. Beginning a skin care regimen while one is young and carrying on with it can help one retain a more ...
Views: 890 - PSA Level - Precise Monitoring For Quick Detection! - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2013 from Pete JamesonThe prostate specific antigen is a protein generated by prostate gland cells. Prostate specific antigen or PSA level is measured by its count in the blood. It is measured in nano-grams found per ml of blood sample. Average safe count of PSA for an adult male is 4 mg/ml. Pathological laboratories ...
Views: 655 - Learning About and the Associated Risks - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2013 from Bryan SelkinUnfortunately, the rates of skin cancer cases are on the rise and many people are concerned about moles on their bodywith good reason, but they may not be informed about the various types of moles, what to look for, and which types of moles warrant concern. Moles are benign skin lesions that ...
Views: 580(1 vote) - 4Life Transfer Factor To Improve The Immune System - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2013 from Rosa SissonThis is one of the worst years for colds and flues and every year gets worse according to the people selling flu shots. Maybe it is because of all of the advertising for flu shots. But what I am sharing here is being overlooked. It has been studying the immune system and how it operates for ...
Views: 1009 - When to seek a child specialist - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2013 from ajay kumar singhSince, most digestive problems in children are mild and pass quickly. So, here are some five of the most common, with tips on when to pick up the phone. Usually, kids throw up for many different reasons. However, they might get a viral infection, motion sick, food poisoning, fever, they cough ...
Views: 574 - Baby Teething: Newborn Baby Care and Tips - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2013 from Debra AspinallTeething is most common in a 5 or 6 month old baby, but it can start as early as 3 months or as late as a first birthday. You can first expect to see the lower front teeth (central incisors) followed by the upper front teeth. Next are the upper and lower teeth at either side of the central ...
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