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- Cancer Risk Factors - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Sharon BellWith the knowledge we have about oncogenes, it is possible to tell exactly who will get cancer? That question is difficult to answer, especially since many factors are involved in the development of the disease. But there are certain risk factors that can increase your chances of getting ...
Views: 1053 - Spring Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2014 from Pascale VandenbrouckeSpring Awakening: Walking is Great Exercise for Busy Moms Ah, spring! What could be more refreshing to the spirit than the cool breeze softly kissing your skin, warm sunshine in the afternoon, greening grass, and a happy farewell to the winter blues? With its sun-drenched promise of summer, ...
Views: 552 - Thrush – What Is It And How Can It Affect Breastfeeding Moms? - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Carrie LauthSome nursing moms will experience a little understood but not uncommon breastfeeding challenge: thrush. Thrush, simply put, is a yeast infection of the breast. Thrush affects the nipples, and can even go as deep as the milk producing glands. What’s more, baby’s mouth can become infected, and ...
Views: 996 - Your Guide to Dental Specialties - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellShakespeare once said that a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. But that’s hardly the case in dentistry that has a lot of specialties. The long list of oral health care providers can be confusing to consumers who may not know whether to consult an orthodontist, ...
Views: 1081 - These Toothpastes Can Kill - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellBefore you brush your teeth, be sure to take a long hard look at the toothpaste you’re using. You may be using a fake or tainted product that contains a toxic chemical. This was revealed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that warned against some brands of imported toothpaste ...
Views: 1065 - How To Prevent Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellIn order to prevent hepatitis A, it pays to observe cleanliness. Don't just eat in any place nor buy food from street vendors. Cook food properly and wash your hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. Have your water supply checked to make sure that it is not contaminated. If it is, ...
Views: 1180 - Acne And Exercise - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Pat DeeDealing with acne can be a difficult experience and it can be hard to figure out what you can do to help get rid of the acne problem. While there are many great tips out there, today we want to focus on exercise and acne and how exercise can actually have an impact on your acne problem. Does it ...
Views: 571 - Different Ways To Stop Heartburn - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Samuel WhatleyAre you thinking of ways to stop heartburn? Well, before you take a bite of that piece of pizza, or go to your favorite buffet restaurant, learn some valuable ways to defeat heartburn. Heartburn affects 15 million Americans on a day to day basis. It's not much of a problem when people ...
Views: 1102 - Benefits Of Healthy Lifestyle For Older Adults - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Jim AndrewsA healthy lifestyle for older adults is essential to keep body fit and also to keep diseases away from them. It enables your body to fight against diseases and maintain the immune system of body. Healthy lifestyle for older adults increases the resistance power of body. Healthy lifestyle for ...
Views: 819 - Does Botox For Migraine Really Work? - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from Mary BetzBotox for migraine headache is one of the newer advances to come along within the last five years. Many people are familiar with Botox and usually the first question providers get is.."can you get rid of my wrinkles too??" Well..yes and no. Wrinkles in forehead, yes, around the eyes, you have ...
Views: 648 - LASIK...Is It Right For You? - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from w golIf you have been wearing spectacles or contact lenses for a long time, and dream of clear vision, then Lasik Surgery could well be your answer. Today an increasing number of people with poor eyesight are turning to this surgery to correct their vision. What is LASIK? LASIK is an acronym for ...
Views: 531 - 20/20 Vision...What Is It? - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from w gol"I have 20/20 vision!". How many times have you heard people brag about their 'perfect vision' in that way?? It is great to have 20/20 vision, but what does that term actually mean?? Is it really perfect vision? And what about blindness? How many times have you heard someone say "I am SO ...
Views: 677 - FDA Hears Testimony On LASIK Outcomes - by Submitted on May 18, 2008 from w golNearly ten years after its arrival in the United States, and more than 3 years after FDA approval, LASIK surgery is coming under fire from some patients who have suffered complications or experienced poor outcomes. Today, the FDA heard testimony from patients who were dissatisfied with their ...
Views: 509 - Complications Of Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellThe good news is that most people who get hepatitis A recover completely in a matter of weeks. The disappearance of jaundice usually marks the beginning of recovery. Within one or two months, the liver, which is the target of the hepatitis A virus (HAV), is healed. And one bout of hepatitis A ...
Views: 1418 - Hepatitis A Common In Soldiers - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellThe military has always been a victim of hepatitis A. Napoleon's army felt its wrath in the Egyptian campaign of 1799 and British, French, and German troops were severely affected in World War I. More serious outbreaks affected 200,000 US troops from 1942 to 1945. Over five million cases ...
Views: 962 - Homosexuals At Risk For Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellPeople who receive blood transfusions or blood products can get hepatitis A. These include hemophiliacs, cancer patients and those who receive tainted blood that contains the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Once such episode published in the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal was reported by Dr. ...
Views: 903 - Toxic Levels Of Lead Found In Cheap Dental Crowns - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellThe next time you visit your dentist for a nice set of dentures, be sure to ask where it came from. They may contain dangerous amounts of lead that could endanger your health. This warning comes from Richard Daniels, chief executive of the US National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), ...
Views: 1165 - How Dental Tourism Ruined Lisa's Teeth - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen her husband Mark Beggs offered to pay for her bridge work, Lisa Hewer, 38, was excited. But the high cost of dental treatment in Britain was too much for them. Lured by the growing popularity of dental tourism, Hewer decided to have her teeth fixed in another country. That would enable ...
Views: 1162 - The Bad Side Of Dental Tourism - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellThe high cost of dental care has forced many people to seek dental treatment elsewhere. This explains the growing popularity of dental tourism that is sweeping many parts of the world today. In a nutshell, dental tourism involves traveling to another country for affordable dental care, ...
Views: 716 - Oyster Can Give You Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellFrom 1983 to 1989, the incidence of hepatitis A in the United States reached 58 percent. Some 35,800 cases were reported in the latter year. Many were foodborne-related outbreaks that occurred in Alaska, Florida, North Carolina, and Washington. The contaminants included, among others, an ...
Views: 748 - Jaundice Not Always A Sign Of Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all cases of jaundice are caused by hepatitis. The condition may be the result of hemolytic anemia, cancer of the pancreas, gallstones lodged in the liver duct, or a side effect of certain medications like erthromycin and sulfa drugs, antidepressants and anticancer drugs. Furthermore, even ...
Views: 812 - Dental Problems In Children With Acid Reflux - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Samuel WhatleyIf your child has dental problems then acid reflux could be the culprit. When experiencing acid reflux, stomach acid travels through the esophagus and out of the mouth. This exposes your child's teeth to the stomach acid. Now if this happens every other blue moon, there is no real need to be ...
Views: 1268 - Acorn Stair Lifts - A Brief History - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerStair chairs have become increasingly popular over the last few years. This is in part because of reductions in manufacturing costs that have been passed down to the consumer. A stair chair, or stair lift, is a device that is used to allow people to easily traverse a set of stairs. It consists ...
Views: 1648 - Muscular Dystrophy - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerMuscular dystrophy is a progressive disease that involves increasing weakness of the muscles. There are many different types of, but in most cases the skeletal muscles weaken and this often results in dramatically reduced mobility. The first documented case was in 1830, but it is likely to have ...
Views: 1378 - Diabetes In America - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerPeople that have diabetes do not properly use or produce a hormone called insulin. Your body uses insulin to convert food and sugar into energy. In some cases of diabetes the body actually has built up an immunity to insulin, and in other cases it does not produce enough. More than 20 million ...
Views: 1686 - Dumbwaiters In Residential Settings - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerDumbwaiters are used in many homes and businesses as a means of carrying goods between floors without relying on the stairs. They are like miniature elevators, but are much less expensive and take up much less space. They are of course not intended to carry people and should only be used for the ...
Views: 1649 - Type 1 Diabetes - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerDiabetes is a disease in which the body does not properly process or use a hormone called insulin. Insulin is used by the body to break down sugar and other food and turn is into energy. Diabetes is divided into several different categories based off of the way it affects your body. Type 1 ...
Views: 1556 - Type 2 Diabetes - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Brad BrubakerDiabetes is a disease that affects over 20 million Americans each year. Diabetes is characterized by an improper use or production of insulin that results in the body not processing or using glucose. Glucose is a type of sugar that is responsible for providing energy for the body. Diabetes is ...
Views: 1416 - Finding A Good Dentist - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharon BellLooking for a good dentist may not be easy as it sounds. At times, it can be as hard as finding a needle in a haystack! Compounding the problem is the presence of quacks and other illegal practitioners who may do more harm than good to your teeth. To avoid trouble, don’t be ashamed to ...
Views: 694 - 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: 606 - Oral Antibiotics For Acne - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharon BellOral antibiotics like tetracycline do not work quickly against acne as they do against sore throats and earaches. It may take three to six weeks before your face shows any improvement. Eventually, you will have fewer pimples and reduced inflammation. Occasionally, acne bacteria develop a ...
Views: 814 - How to Avoid Colon Cancer - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Ronnie RuizThe colon is part of the body’s digestive system. The digestive system removes and processes nutrients (vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water) from foods and helps pass waste material out of the body. If you avoid nutrition and proper healthcare, especially when your ...
Views: 1020 - How To Get Rid Of Acne Fast With A Healthy Diet And Lifestyle - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from casey gentlesDiet plays a prominent role in the condition of the skin and its related structures such as the nails and hair. Th skin possesses three physical characteristics: 1. The Skin Is Sensitive To Nutritional Deficiencies: The skin cells are being replaced constantly. Therefore they need a constant ...
Views: 599 - Is Lithotripsy For You? - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon BellNewer machines have made the process of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) even simpler. They can be used without immersing the patient in a tub of water, and the latter can go home shortly afterwards. Still, some patients may not be suitable candidates for ESWL. This includes people ...
Views: 976 - Shocking Solutions For Kidney Stones - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all attacks of kidney stones are painful. Some people have them for years without feeling anything. In fact, it's not uncommon for stones to be discovered accidentally during a routine X-ray examination for another problem. But it's hard to forget the pain that kidney stones bring. This ...
Views: 852 - 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: 589 - questions and answers with Eric Rolf creator of Soul Medicine - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from eric rolfSoul Medicine—the Anti-medicine of Creative Cause and Inner listening By Eric Rolf An interview with the author (translated from an article in El Mundo, a major European publication) Questions and answers with Eric Rolf Q: What is Soul Medicine and what makes it different or ...
Views: 2320 - Ketek And Telithromycin - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Ashish K AroraKetek is the brand name for the antibiotic telithromycin. Originally this antibiotic debuted in Europe in 2001 and it eventually made its way to the United States a few years later. Many now attest the antibiotics inclusion on the United States' market was premature. This is due to a number of ...
Views: 484 - 3 Trips Healthy Joint And Muscles - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Anita BoserYou need healthy joints and muscles to keep moving through life, but few people know what’s actually required to keep the body’s connective tissue vibrant. In this article, I’ll give you three basics for nourishing your muscles and everything that connects them to your skeleton. A healthy ...
Views: 498 - Healthy Movement For Joints And Muscles - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Anita BoserMuscular activity regulates much of the flow of fluids and nutrients throughout your body. But when overused or underused, a muscle can become dehydrated and dried out like beef jerky, and that not only hurts, it's bad for your internal health. Also, injured muscles often grab nearby tissue for ...
Views: 604 - Management And Treatment Of Lid Infections - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Jay StockmanBlepharitis is the inflammation of the lids, and it affects the glands that reside within these tissues. The incidence of lid infection ranges from 3.2% in young adults and increases with age to 71.1% with seniors. The cause of Blepharitis is almost always bacterial in nature, and tests positive ...
Views: 894 - Help For A Frozen Shoulder - by Submitted on May 12, 2008 from Anita BoserWhen my shoulder locked up last year, the constant pain was the least of my worries. As a massage therapist and structural integrator, I depend on my arms for my livelihood, not to mention simple daily tasks like opening doors and brushing my hair. The helplessness was surprising and ...
Views: 760 - Why Green Tea Has More Antioxidants Than Black Tea - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Jess BaadProcessing green tea differs from the way black tea is processed. Antioxidants in the tea leaves are nearly exhausted after black tea is processed whereas in green tea, almost all of its antioxidants are left in the leaves after processing. Antioxidants in an apple Antioxidants are active when ...
Views: 845 - How To Remove Stress From Your Daily Life - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Jess BaadEvery day in our lives we are subject to physical, emotional as well as psychological stress. To cope with stressful situations, our body's response is to release hormones and chemicals to handle these stressful situations efficiently. Unfortunately these chemicals may linger in our bodies even ...
Views: 942 - Lose Weight by Stop Eating Emotional Stress - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Richard KuhnsEating emotional stress is one of the single largest reasons people over eat. Stress is with us everyday and so is food. For that matter, a lot of other things such as cigarettes, booze, and drugs are too. So we are not looking for a means to stop emotional eating and have it only switch to ...
Views: 1080 - 8 Signs You May Not Need a Support Group For Your Illness - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Lisa CopenWhen you first received the diagnosis of your illness, the odds are that many people around you, perhaps even your doctor, reommended a support group. Reseach has studied the impact support groups have on how well one copes with disease, and it is positive. However, if you have no desire to ...
Views: 938 - Want To Locate A High-Quality London Kickboxing Training Facility Near Your Location? - by Submitted on May 11, 2008 from Eyeful LtdWith all the kickboxing trainersin the city, you need to decide what you want from a class what your priorities are before deciding on a company or martial arts academy.Before you enrol in any kickboxing classes, it's very important that you read about the school itself, and ask for information ...
Views: 876 - How Can We Treat Mesothelioma? - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Robin KhumukchamMost people who develop mesothelioma have worked on jobs where they inhaled asbestos particles. However, they may have been been exposed to asbestos dust and fibre in other ways. This could include working with asbestos or by home renovation using asbestos cement products or even by washing the ...
Views: 746 - 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: 632 - Exercise And Diabetes - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellThe next important factor to consider in treating diabetes is exercise. Exercise not only lowers blood sugar but keeps your weight down and improves blood circulation. Recent studies also show that exercising at least once a week may prevent the onset of type II diabetes by 33 percent in ...
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