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- 5 Things You Didn't Know About Cold Sores. - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2008 from Travis Brandtdholder@MiamiHerald.com Dr. John Sherman, a naturopathic physician and medical advisor for www.SureNature.com, has been treating people with cold sores for nearly 30 years. Here, he explains outbreaks and treatments: 1 Prevalent virus: The virus that causes cold sores, HSV-1, enters our bodies ...
Views: 450 - The Diabetes And Hair Loss Connection - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Korbin NewlynDiabetes and hair loss go hand in hand since hair loss primarily a side effect of the disease itself. Nevertheless, you have to understand it primary cause so that you will be able to treat it effectively and that is only able to be determined by your personal physician. Diabetes and hair loss ...
Views: 1041 - The Dramatic Differences For Hair Loss In Women Compared To Hair Loss In Men - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIt is very commonplace to find that hair loss in women is a prevalent problem that needs to be diagnosed and treated. In agreement with some estimates, it is thought that roughly 30 percent of women around the world are either affected by hair loss or they have symptoms of hair loss that are in ...
Views: 853 - Drugs For Excess Hair - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Sharon BellWaxing can be used to remove hair from the face, arms, or legs. Unlike other temporary methods of hair removal, the effects of waxing are long lasting. It may take some three to six weeks before unwanted hairs start growing again. Repeated waxing, however, can damage the hair bulb and cause ...
Views: 628 - Getting Rid Of Excess Hair - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat can be done about harmless, unwanted hairs? Annie Jones, who had hair on her face at the age of nine months, solved the problem by entering the circus of P.T. Barnum. She was not only paid but her new job brought her fame. By the time she was five, she was known as the famous "Bearded ...
Views: 675 - Of Werewolves And Excess Hair - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from Sharon BellIn the past, unwanted hair could bring the person a lot of trouble. That’s because hairy people were thought to be werewolves in disguise and they were either tortured or put to death. So great was the fear of werewolves in those days that people devised signs that supposedly identified ...
Views: 712 - Acne: Acne And Its treatment - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Nick TanAcne is a menace. However, it’s not something that cannot be tackled. There are loads of acne skin care products around. We can classify acne skin care products into 3 broad categories – * Preventive or general acne skin care products * Over-the-counter, specialised acne skin care ...
Views: 749 - Symptoms & Treatments of Diabetes: How to Give Your Pooch a Clean Bill of Health - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from brian spilnerDog are susceptible to health problems, just like their human counterparts. Many problems are genetic and are associated with the breed of the dog. Other problems are caused by unhealthy eating habits, animals and insect bites, or lack of exercise. Diabetes is a growing health concern that ...
Views: 703 - Treating Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellIf impotence is due to physical factors, the latter should be treated accordingly. What methods are used in treating patients whose problem is physiological? Here’s what to expect but remember that all these methods carry certain risks so it's important that your impotence is correctly ...
Views: 614 - Mdicines That Cause Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellMore than half of all cases of impotence are due to psychological problems. Stress, anxiety, and depression can make one lose interest in sex and eventually trigger episodes of impotence. "Psychological causes of impotence usually develop as a result of some specific anxiety-producing event, ...
Views: 640 - When You Can't Get It Up - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellImpotence, the inability to achieve and maintain an erection, usually starts in the bedroom but its effects can go beyond that place. Most men don't want to talk about it which is understandable since impotence is embarrassing and devastating to any relationship. "Many men experience temporary ...
Views: 852 - How To Get Rid Of Stress In A Natural Way - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from jitesh aroraNowadays life of every person is full of stress. Many people don`t even notice stress. A lot of people are suffering from stress but not everyone is aware of their disease. There are several symptoms of stress and other psychological disorder. First step in treatment of stress is recognizing the ...
Views: 1028 - Diet And Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from jitesh aroraDo you know the relation between diet and anxiety treatment? The food you eat affects a lot on the function of your body and mind. Health diet can completely change your life. Food provides vitamins, minerals and anti oxidants. You can prevent a lot of diseases with the help of nutritious food. ...
Views: 764 - Curing Depression And Stress - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from jitesh aroraDoes anxiety is making your life miserable? There are many ways to cure anxiety and panic attacks? You can not treat anxiety yourself. Anxiety and depression can be treated with the help of support and therapy. First of all you have to find the situations which make you anxious. Never try to ...
Views: 811 - Is It Possible Treat Depression? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from jitesh aroraDo you want to have some information about anxiety disorders? Keep on reading this article if you want to know more about anxiety and it`s causes. Many people suffering from anxiety are unaware of their disease. There are lots of symptoms of Anxiety. It is very important to know about the ...
Views: 792 - Natural Herbs And Stress Management - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from jitesh aroraDo you know enough about anxiety and panic attacks? If not then keep reading this article. The cause of depression is imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain. Many people think that anxiety is a natural phenomenon. But according to medicine anxiety is a health disorder can be treated easily. ...
Views: 766 - How to Treat Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Sharon BellHow is dementia treated? What can be done for those suffering from this dreaded disease? While a cure remains to be seen, experts said the key is to keep the brain as active as possible. "Within reasonable limits, patients with impaired cerebral function should keep mentally active. It is ...
Views: 1153 - Signs of roach infestation - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Sharon BellCockroaches have been around for 400 million years. There are 57 known species in the United States but the most common type - Blatella germanica - lives in kitchens and bathrooms. You'll seldom find roaches in the day; most species are nocturnal. But you can be sure your home is infested if ...
Views: 1013 - Even dead roaches spell trouble - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Sharon BellIf you think the only good roach is a dead roach, you're wrong. For even dead roaches can cause harm in ways you probably never imagined. Scientists say the dead roach's eggs, shell, blood and digestive enzymes can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, particularly asthmatics. ...
Views: 1174 - Harmful Smoking Effects? Learn How to Get 80% of Your Body Destroyed - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Michael TannerImagine your body as a bustling city, smoking cigarette with its 3,000 chemical components will be just like a fleet of bombers setting off to carpet bomb it - with your permission. Smoking harms nearly every organs in the body, and while the theory of each cigarette reducing 11.5 minutes of ...
Views: 641 - Is Caffeine Safe During Pregnancy? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Ronnie RuizExcess of caffeine is bad for anyone, but what about a little caffeine for a woman who is pregnant? This is a topic that has been much speculated and debated, but what is the answer? Many obstetricians advise women to abstain from caffeine all together in the first trimester of pregnancy, and to ...
Views: 922 - Book Review: Health Behavior and Health Education: Theory, Research, and Practice - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Health Education. Health Education is defined as the process by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance or restoration of health. Curt Graham is the Official ...
Views: 2356 - Definition: Health Education - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHealth education is defined as the principle by which individuals and groups of people learn to behave in a manner conducive to the promotion, maintenance, or restoration of health. The ultimate aim of Health Education is Positive Behavioural Modification. Education for health begins with ...
Views: 17206 - Coping with Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Sharon BellNext to Alzheimer's disease, the second most common form of primary dementia is multi-infarct dementia (MID) or vascular-type dementia. This is usually found in Asians with an estimated incidence of 15 to 20 percent of all dementia cases. MID is triggered by a series of multiple strokes that ...
Views: 746 - Aluminum and Alzheimer's disease - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Sharon BellLarge amounts of aluminum are usually found in the brain of a patient with Alzheimer's. This has led others to think that the disease is caused by using aluminum cooking pots and pans or ingesting oral antacids or antiperspirants containing aluminum. It's a nice thought but one with no ...
Views: 700 - Dangers of smoking - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Nigel Lucombe"Smoking is injurious to health"; this is the caution advice that we read on all cigarettes packets. Still we go ahead to take that puff of ecstasy. Why? Are we trying to be ignorant or is it something else. Tobacco intake is the single most preventable cause of premature death in today’s ...
Views: 492 - Nicotine Withdrawal - Learn Why It Defeats You Almost Everytime - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Michael TannerSurveys show that about 90% of smokers wish they could quit smoking; that supposedly seem to be an overwhelming majority, but why haven't they done so? Those tried and failed would be quick to blame nicotine and the withdrawal symptoms that followed, but are those the only culprits? Generally, ...
Views: 796 - Preventing Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2008 from Kimberley BeckerSIDS is a parent's worst nightmare. The causes of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome are still unknown, but by taking a few simple precautions, you can reduce the risk of SIDS happening to your baby, and have some peace of mind that you've protected your child. SIDS is also known as crib death and is ...
Views: 8863 - Curing Pink Eye Or Conjunctivitis Naturally Using Home Remedies - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Kathy LoveWhat is Pink Eye? Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane that covers the outer layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids. As with other common eye inflammations, conjunctivitis usually looks and feels worse than it is. While the ...
Views: 1461 - Natural Cures And Remedies For High Blood Pressure Or Hypertension - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Kathy LoveAccording to statistics, one out of every three adult Americans have high blood pressure. Blood pressure is defined as the amount of force that the blood uses on the veins and arteries as it circulates through the body. A healthy person's blood pressure should be around 120/80 mm Hg or even ...
Views: 1064 - Root Canal—Necessary Evil Or Helpful Friend - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Don RobertsonEveryone gets a little tense when they hear the words, root canal. Relax the procedure will help you tremendously. Probably, after finding out that you needed to have a root canal, you told a friend. What did your friend do? He or she immediately shared with you the gruesome details of the ...
Views: 483 - Types Of Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon BellDementia often occurs in the elderly but it can also affect young adults though rarely. If the condition starts before the age of 65 it is called presenile dementia. The senile type, on the other hand, occurs after 65. Depending on its cause, dementia may either be primary or secondary. Primary ...
Views: 1081 - Discovering Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIt’s frustrating when you meet someone in the street whom you can't recognize. It's even more embarrassing when that person calls you by your first name and you can't remember his. That has happened to me on several occasions. You know that person's name is at the tip of your tongue. But ...
Views: 616 - Ways To Control Bedwetting - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon BellMost kids eventually outgrow bedwetting when they learn to control their bladder. This is great news for many parents, especially if the child is young and bedwetting does not occur every night. But if the child is older and he frequently urinates at night, parents may turn to the following ...
Views: 784 - Diseases Linked To Bedwetting - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellAn underlying illness like diabetes or a urinary tract infection may be the reason why your child wets the bed every night. This is true if other symptoms are present such as frequent or painful urination or a dribbling flow of urine. The same should be suspected if bedwetting suddenly occurs ...
Views: 545 - Causes Of Bedwetting - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDoes your child always wet the bed every night? Is there any way to prevent this from happening? Nocturnal enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting. This is common in young children who have yet to gain control of their bladder. Most bedwetters are boys and the condition may even persist ...
Views: 578 - Breastfeeding Helps Women Loss Weight - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDid you know that breastfeeding enhances the contraction of the uterus and helps it return to its normal prepregnancy state more rapidly? This is another benefit mothers will enjoy from this healthy habit. Experts say there is less blood loss after delivery and nursing mothers lose weight more ...
Views: 597 - Eye Opening Facts On Sensitive Skin Care - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Korbin NewlynIf you have tried various products for skin care and can not find the ones that work for you, then you might need to buy some sensitive skin care items that will nourish and protect your skin. Here are some various suggestions for the best organic skin care cream, as well as beauty skin care ...
Views: 1023 - Myths About Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellBreastfeeding is not only good for infants. Mothers will benefit from this practice as well. But before we go to that, let's take a look at some of the myths about breast¬feeding that persist to this day. First and foremost among these is the belief that breastfeeding will cause breast ...
Views: 564 - Other Benefits Of Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellBreastfed babies are less likely to suffer from eczema or allergic reactions to mother's milk than those taking cow's milk or formulas. Breast milk is also a rich source of fat, particularly unsaturated or vegetable-like fat, which meets 50 percent of the energy requirements of the infant ...
Views: 568 - Breast Is Best - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellShould you breastfeed or bottle feed your baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition said both are acceptable during the infant's first year. This fact was echoed by Dr. Susan Baker of the Boston Children's Hospital, the world's largest pediatric research center, who said ...
Views: 614 - Dementia And The Aging Adult - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Lisa AustenDementia is the deterioration of brain function which often strikes aging elders, a chronic problem that is progressive in nature. Many times the disease goes undetected in elders since the symptoms can seem like natural signs of aging at first. However, better understanding dementia can help ...
Views: 857 - Allergy-Proof Your Home - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Deborah MummFrom bathroom to kitchen to bedroom, here are some simple steps to rid your home of the stuff that makes you sick. Whole Home Tips.... 1) Adjust the humidity in your home to around 30-40%. You can get a humidity gauge at home-improvement stores. 2) Change your furnace filter every month to ...
Views: 1205 - Powerhouse Magnesium, One A Day May Keep The Doctor Away - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Darlene SiddonsI have taken magnesium for years, the reason I have taken it is for regularity. Now I have found out that is just one of its values. Since I have been taking it, no matter what I eat, drink or exercise my body is consistently regular. Now that I not working in the corporate world and I have ...
Views: 639 - 6 Ways To Make Sure Your Dog Has Perfect Dental Health - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from brian spilnerYou feed, water, exercise, groom and bathe your animal. You take him to the veterinarian for his yearly checkup, tests, and shots. It seems as though your pet is in perfect health. Your pooch gives you a big, sloppy lick across your face in appreciation, and you notice his bad breath. At ...
Views: 1350 - A Passion for Peanut Butter - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellI have always loved peanut butter. Nothing excites me more than sinking my teeth into the gooey stuff. And a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is enough to chase my blues away. Many people share my passion for peanut butter. I'm not the only one nuts about it. In fact, it's a perennial favorite ...
Views: 637 - Will Peanut Butter Make You Fat? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellCritics point out that peanut butter is rich is fat that could lead to obesity and a host of diseases. How true is this? Admittedly, most nuts and nut butters are loaded with fat. Four-point five tablespoons of peanut butter will give you a whooping 422 calories. A tablespoon has 100 ...
Views: 2819 - Acne In Women – 5 Causes Of Adult Acne In Women - by The worst thing that can happen to an adult woman is to have acne. And no matter where it sprouts, a pimple is still one of the worst things that can happen to someone, especially to a woman. The problem here is not just the appearance of acne on one’s face, but also the trouble of not being ...
Views: 671 - If It's Not Food, Don't Eat It! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2008 from Kelly HayfordWhen Betty first came to me she was taking seven medications, had severe osteoarthritis, could barely walk, was in constant pain and had to catheterize herself daily—among other things. She had heard that making dietary changes could be beneficial to her health, but doubted it could work for ...
Views: 815 - Lasik Complications - The Secret To Avoiding Lasik Complication - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from Dean CaporellaThe risk of lasik complications are not great yet this doesn't mean you should be carefree during the pre-screening process. The facts are that the chances of experiencing serious complications such as vision loss are minor and if any complications do occur, they can usually be rectified or ...
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