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- What are the best medical uses of medical marijuana? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2018 from Jaclyn TengMedical marijuana is the name given to the cannabis and cannabinoids that are nowadays widely recommended by doctors for the treatment of numerous medical conditions or ailments. The increased use of marijuana for the medical purpose leads to its legalization in most of the states across the ...
Views: 661(1 vote) - What Are The Factors That Cause Acne? 7 Most Common Causes! - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Brenda Stewart1. Hypersecretion glands - sebaceous glands are located in the deep epidermis. Each of them is "connected" with a narrow channel, called follicle, which is a hair. These glands produce an oily secretion known as sebum, which spreads to the skin through hair follicles, which lubricates them - and ...
Views: 794(2 votes) - What Are the Symptoms of Gonorrhea? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Wendy LauGonorrhea is a very common sexually transmitted infection. According to the CDC, it affects about 700,000 people in the United States every year; however less than half of these cases are reported. Any sexually active person is at risk for getting gonorrhea. Because of this, it is important for ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - What are the use of Ear Plugs for Sleeping? - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2017 from nasir DZEar Plugs are soft and flat discs, with a rubbery feel. They are used in a lot of different ways, including the snoring sound of your roommate's snoring. Ear Plugs for sleeping are a little more expensive than other ordinary disposable ear plugs, but because some people believe they offer a ...
Views: 858(1 vote) - What Can Lumineers Do For Your Smile? - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Marielaina PerroneLumineers are a very popular option for the cosmetic dentist. It gives the cosmetic dentist the ability to modify a patient’s smile with minimal preparation of the teeth. This cosmetic dentistry technique is best used for patients who have spacing between their teeth and only minor tooth ...
Views: 1264(1 vote) - What Causes Narcissistic Personality Disorder? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Danica SusanNarcissists are people who are extremely egocentric or self-centered. They are obsessed with their personal abilities and physical appearances. They have this strong belief that they are superior to other individuals. Consequently, their self-esteem is easily threatened by negative feedbacks ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - What Causes Spine pain? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerSpine pain can almost be a misnomer, as much of the pain that is caused in the spine can be felt in other areas of the body, called “referred pain”. This is typically the case when a disc that sits between the vertebrae in the spine is bulging or herniated and leg or arm pain occurs. While the ...
Views: 776(1 vote) - WHAT COUNTS AS A DENTAL EMERGENCY? - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2021 from John Carterring from excessive pain? Bleeding and intensive pain is some most common signs of an emergency. Have you lost one of your teeth? You can opt for immediate treatments as it can save a tooth. Do you have loose teeth? Specifically, adults should never possess to lose teeth. Even a painless loose ...
Views: 484(1 vote) - What Do You Know About the B Vitamins? - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Emilia KlappIntroduction Despite supplement advertisements that claim otherwise, vitamins do not provide the body with fuel for energy. Only carbohydrate, fat and protein are used for fuel. But because B vitamins help the body use that fuel, it is true that without B vitamins the body would lack ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - What Does Your Poop Says About Your Health? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2022 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA WAY TO IDENTITY DISEASE Technology has developed so much that everything can be done in one click. Finding a disease that is a diagnosis of an ailment has become easy with the advancement of technology. But still, the examination of the by-products produced by our body gives us a ...
Views: 500(1 vote) - What facilities does a pediatric dentist offer? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2021 from Harpreet Singh NagiA children dental office in Carlsbad offers different facilities and services to ensure kids’ dental health is never compromised. Pediatric dentists offer various treatments but the treatment options are not what makes them so special. It is the way they treat and manage young patients that make ...
Views: 500(1 vote) - What Happens if you put off Going to the Dentist? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2018 from Jaclyn TengDentists around the world are shunning their old methods and continuously adopting new ones. Most of them have become customer friendly. They have graduated from a service-based model to a customer-based model. This has become especially important since apart from general dentistry, fields like ...
Views: 530(1 vote) - What Has Happened To Hippocrates Medicine? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2013 from sherri rabinowitzTo be honest I really don't know why Doctors pledge The Hippocratic Oath any more. This is from my recent experince with my Mom in the hospital. I do not believe that they believe it at all. They seem to only believe in the God of Money. Also the pledge Do No Harm does not mean anything to these ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - what is Abdominal CT Scan Used For - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2021 from mozocare indiaA CT scan of the abdomen A scan is used to determine the function of blood vessels, organs, and bones in the abdomen. ACT scanOne kind of specialized X-ray scan With the aid of a CT scan the machine is able to circle the body and accelerates the images to a computer where they're viewed by a ...
Views: 380(1 vote) - What Is Body Mass Index Value And How To Calculate It? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2011 from Jason BancoFiguring out your own personal Body Mass Index is an efficient approach to finding out if you've got underweight or overweight difficulties, or whether or not you're at an ideal body weight. Body Mass Index, also called BMI, is a value calculated with someone's weight and height which ...
Views: 1098(1 vote) - What is Diverticulitis? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Alex OtaDiverticulitis is a condition that occurs when one (or more) of the diverticula in the digestive tract become infected or inflamed. The diverticula are tiny pouches that can develop in any part of the digestive system. They most commonly occur, however, in the large intestine. When doctors ...
Views: 721(1 vote) - What is Genital Herpes - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from James AndersonHerpes is a disease that affects millions of Americans every day. In fact one in five people have genital herpes and eight in ten have oral herpes or those cold sores you get on your lips every few months. That’s right it’s basically the same thing. Genital herpes is caused by a strain of the ...
Views: 2100(1 vote) - What is Holistic Medicine and How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cliff FontenotSo what is holistic medicine? Holistic medicine is treatment that deals with the whole person. That is medicine that doesn't just deal with one particular disease or symptom. In contrast to much of our health care today, this doesn’t help you till something is wrong with you. I know this ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - What is Homeopathy? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Hilda SpektorHomeopathy is a holistic system that respects the wisdom of the body. It utilizes remedies that stimulate the body's own immune and defense system to initiate the healing process. It is an approach that individualizes remedies according to the person. Homeopathy is actually an ancient system ...
Views: 1253(2 votes) - What is IUI Treatment and How can you Improve your Chances of Successful IUI - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2019 from Dr. Vaishali SharmaBrief: - If you are going through with IUI treatment then it is very important for you to take care of your health because health factor plays a very big part in IUI success. And with the help of these tips, you can surely increase your chances of IUI success naturally. What is IUI ...
Views: 318(1 vote) - What Is Morbid Obesity And Its Effect On Health - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2019 from bhagwan mehtaWhat is morbid obesity? Morbid obesity differs from obesity, it is when a person has excess amounts of body fat and a body mass index or BMI greater than or equal to 35. Morbidly obese people are at greater risk of factors that can directly affect their quality of life; like it can ...
Views: 788(1 vote) - WHAT IS PAIN MANAGEMENT? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Winifred BraggPeople often erroneously think of treatment by a pain management specialist as consisting of only narcotic ”pain killers.” However, the practice of pain medicine or pain management is diagnosis driven just like other medical specialties. Just as one goes to a cardiologist for an evaluation of ...
Views: 1230(2 votes) - What is the Best Coffee for French Press? - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2018 from Jerry ByrdCoffee is one of the most popular drinks throughout the world. Every day millions of cups of coffee are drunk by people around the world. One of the most popular coffees is a French press coffee. French press is one of the most conventional ways of making coffee. Now, many people prefer espresso ...
Views: 732(1 vote) - What is the child checkup? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2020 from Ady ButlerThe child checks are periodic and regular medical examinations to be performed for all children. The frequency of these varies with age. The character of pediatric checkup is purely preventive and the objective is to monitor the growth and psychomotor development of each child. It is ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - What Is the Correlation Between Gum Disease and Heart Disease? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2022 from Stephen RobertHealthy gums can help you have a healthy heart. After all, experts have proven that there is a correlation between gum disease and heart disease. This connection between your gums and cardiovascular system is usually overlooked. And although there are still so many questions surrounding it, the ...
Views: 301(1 vote) - What is the Procedure and Recovery for Genioplasty Like? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2021 from Dr Sanchaita KohliGenioplasty is a versatile procedure that can correct any asymmetry or aesthetic dissatisfaction with your chin. Through genioplasty surgery, you can achieve the following: • Bring a receded chin forward • Setting a projecting chin back • Reducing or increasing the chin’s height • Making ...
Views: 349(1 vote) - What is this Strange Visual Interpretation Disturbance - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2018 from Jaclyn TengAlice in Wonderland is a story written by Lewis Carroll about a seven-year-old little girl with innocent eyes; the novel has been loved and read by people of different age group. Young or old reader, the book traps everyone into the Alice’s world of adventure. It is considered that since Carroll ...
Views: 469(1 vote) - What is Veterinary Acupuncture? - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2018 from Jaclyn TengThe technique in which the specific points on the body gets senseless to produce a healing response is known as Acupuncture. When every acupuncture points are stimulated it has some explicit action. In China this procedure has been worn for many years as veterinary practice to treat several ...
Views: 534(1 vote) - What I’ve learned from being diagnosed with a chronic disease - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2013 from Barbara AppelbaumI always planned out my life. I knew where I wanted to be and who I wanted to be. And if I didn't, I made it up according to what was expected of me by others. I always had a 1-year, 5-year and 10-year plan which included goals to achieve and careers to pursue. My life was basically on ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - What really works for Hair Loss? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2019 from Chandanesh KHair loss is one of the most common problems that people face in their day-to-day lives. The most prevalent hair loss condition is Androgenetic alopecia, which is a semi-natural process depending on the genetics of the individual and can only be temporarily inhibited with medications. The ...
Views: 715(1 vote) - What To Know About Telehealth - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2019 from Jaclyn TengThe development of technology has brought various changes and ease in various aspects of human life. One of them is telehealth. Telehealth is a technology-based health service that allows one to get a variety of health services without having to come to the hospital. Under certain conditions, a ...
Views: 504(1 vote) - What to search for in before and after breast augmentation pictures? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2022 from Vipin NirwalAfter determining that breast augmentation is the best surgery for you, selecting the best breast augmentation surgeon in Palmdale to assist you with this life-altering next step may seem overwhelming. It's alluring to believe that any good surgeon will produce the same results, but this is not ...
Views: 367(1 vote) - What Triggers Your Asthma? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2010 from sarah labdarAsthma is an incurable inflammatory disease that affects the airways in the body. When an asthma attack is triggered the airways constrict, become inflamed which causes narrowing and mucus fills the airways. The symptoms are noticed immediately such as shortness of breath, wheezing, chest ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - What Will Your Health Insurance Look Like In 2050? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Ed HarrisHealth insurance in 2050. Major changes will certainly occur in the next 40 years. But I bet you didn’t realize how much health insurance will change for individuals and families. Here’s a tongue and cheek peek into the future of our health care system. Obamacare is a distant memory. ...
Views: 1699(1 vote) - What You Should Do to Prevent and Treat Glaucoma - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2013 from Junji TakanoAre you getting confused with right and left sides when wearing slippers or shoes? Do you frequently spill a cup during meals? Although you may experience these situations inadvertently, sometimes, it may be a cause of a much bigger problem or a sign of some serious disease if they happen ...
Views: 2291(1 vote) - What your skin says about you - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Becky DerbsIf your skin just a casing for the rest of you, it wouldn’t be anywhere near as useful and important as it actually is. As an organ itself (your body’s largest organ), your skin is there to protect you from all kinds of nasties such as bacteria and other foreign bodies but it also has a number ...
Views: 497(1 vote) - What's Causing The Ringing In My Ears? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from sarah labdarTinnitus is a condition that causes a person to hear sounds and noises that no one else can hear. Tinnitus is a fairly common condition that occurs in about 10% of the population. Tinnitus is normally found in the elderly however more recent studies have shown an increase in tinnitus occurrence ...
Views: 1420(1 vote) - What’s In Your Shopping Cart? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Joanne JacksonWhen you go to the grocery store and look in your shopping cart, is it full of fresh colorful healthy foods or is it packed full of pre-packaged dead food loaded down with salt, sugar and preservatives? It is a good question to ask yourself and one that is worthwhile having a closer look ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - What’s the difference between Traditional Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jennifer ButlerWith advances in medicine that are made every year, spinal surgery is becoming much less of a risk to people with back pain. With minimally invasive techniques available, as well as non-surgical alternatives that are developing worldwide, the over 80% of Americans that suffer from some sort of ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - When to Start Studying for USMLE Step 1 - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Marcel Brus-RamerThe USMLE Step 1 (https://elitemedicalprep.com/usmle-step-1-tutoring/) is a nerve-wracking part of every medical student’s journey. However, staying organized and creating a study plan can alleviate much of this stress. When to start is a common question students ask us at Elite Medical ...
Views: 554(1 vote) - When You Need To See An Ophthalmologist? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2019 from Jaclyn TengNot many people know who an ophthalmologist is and what work he does? Actually it’s the complicacy of the name which makes people wonder who an ophthalmologist is. Normally people say eye doctor or eye surgeon because they are not very much aware of the standard pronunciation of the name. ...
Views: 431(1 vote) - Which Drug Treatment Program is Right for You - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from oglacs NewIf you are choosing drug rehab center in your area, in fact it has become very challenging in these days. Drug rehab addiction treatment has become a very difficult process. Drug rehab centers are offering many different programs at varying costs. Today it is very important to know the most of ...
Views: 611(1 vote) - Which is healthier Olive Oil or Canola Oil? - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Prof. George GrantBoth Olive Oil and Canola Oil are commonly used by consumers. We will examine the key benefits for both types of oil in this article. Olive oil is made from olives, the fruit of the olive tree, and is considered a fruit oil. Ripe olives are crushed, then pressed; the collected juices ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - Who are Dental Hygienists? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2018 from Jaclyn TengThe ADHA or American Dental Hygienists Association defines dental hygienists as professionals who have specialized in oral health care. They are responsible for treating and preventing oral diseases. It doesn’t matter in which state do they practice but they must have a license. A license is ...
Views: 530(1 vote) - Who Scheduled This? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2010 from Rachel WallA few weeks ago I had an interesting conversation with a member of our Mastermind program during one of our focused coaching sessions. Bev is the office manager of a large practice with multiple hygienists. Her frustration is one that you may have faced too. How do you schedule a productive day ...
Views: 536(1 vote) - Why Are So Many People Ill? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Dave CitroneMany people are sick today and no one seems to understand why this is so. We live in the best of times and the worst of times. We used to think of pollution as smog, such as not being able to see the blue sky in Los Angeles. Today, In 2011, we have many forms of pollution. We live in a ...
Views: 1755(1 vote) - Why Better Sleep Could Mean Better Productivity - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2016 from Anna RodriguezIn this time and age where we have to do a lot of things, sleep is one of the things that suffers. Some people sacrifice sleep to be more productive, but the result is the opposite. A number of independent studies show that employees are likely to perform effectively and profitably with ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Why Children Have Food Allergies? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2020 from "Dr. Mike" GreenbergWhen I was a youngster, I never met someone who was autistic. The rate of autism then was 1 in 10,000 children. Today, 1 in 50 children is autistic! Also, when I was a child, I think I only knew one person with Asthma. Today, if you’re at a soccer game and a child has a breathing attack, you’ll ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Why Do I Cry Cutting Onions? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Rodney Alan ColeIf cutting onions makes you cry, you’re not alone! Forget myths about breathing with your mouth open, lighting a candle, whistling while you cut, holding bread in your mouth, or holding a wine cork between your teeth! Cutting an onion produces a series of chemical reactions that unleashes ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - Why Integrative Medicine will be The medicine of the future! - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2012 from Prof. George GrantIntegrative medicine got a boost of greater public awareness -- and funding -- after a landmark 1993 study. That study showed that one in three Americans had used an alternative therapy, often under the medical radar. Proponents prefer the term Integrative Medicine or complementary to emphasize ...
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