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Insomnia in pregnancy is pretty much common, affecting around 78% of infanticipating women. Despite the fact that the unborn child is safe, insomnia in pregnancy can cause unimaginable discomfort for the soon-to-be mommy. It'll be nine eternities, er, months before you can go back to your ... Views: 2411
When you understand more about your hemorrhoid symptoms, you will feel less embarrassed to seek for help. Hemorrhoid symptoms include painful bowel movements, discomfort if you sit or stand for too long or uncomfortable itchiness around your rectum. There is no need to feel too embarrassed ... Views: 1019
Not all prescription drugs are bad. Some are really bad, like the drugs used to lower your blood pressure. Among the top ten drugs prescribed in the U.S, blood pressure (hypertension) medications ensnare millions into the prescription drug trap. That trap kills 200,000 and injures close to ... Views: 1676
Liver cancer is the eighth most common cancer in the world. Without a good functioning liver, detoxification and many other important functions of your body cannot take place. If you do not detect liver cancer early enough, death is a possibility. Liver cancer develops when liver cells ... Views: 1052
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There are no hard and fast figures which represent a normal blood pressure. And very often doctors and other experts cannot even decide between them what an ideal blood pressure range is for an adult.
However it is usually agreed that somewhere ... Views: 557
Have you ever been to the doctor with a set of symptoms that concerned you and after completing the evaluation been frustrated and perhaps a little embarrassed when the doctor looks at you blankly and says all your tests are normal? “How could they be normal!??you think to yourself. You begin ... Views: 2382
Weight loss is becoming an unhealthy obsession dealing with body images, but in some cases can improve health and fitness. When weight loss is a result of eating healthy, exercising and/or taking natural weight loss supplements in contrast to synthetic prescription drugs with the risk of harmful ... Views: 887
The color and shape of your nails provide important clues to your health. This important diagnostic tool was recognized as early as the 5th century B.C. when the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates, known as “the Father of Medicine”, first described clubbing as a symptom of disease. ... Views: 823
A cheerful heart is good medicine."
- King Solomon (Proverbs 17:22)
King Solomon gave us one of the earliest recorded accounts regarding the healing power of humor and laughter. In the 1300's, surgeon Henri de Mondeville reportedly told jokes to his patients in the recovery room. In the ... Views: 5641
Alternative Approach to Meeting Special Needs Health Care
By Dr. Annalee Kitay
Paula and Jack had been long time patients and when Paula was pregnant she decided to go to England to have her child, Susan, delivered by midwives.
It turned out that there were complications during birth and ... Views: 1078
We often hear of small actions that can make a dramatic impact on our lives. Here are ten such things which, if done with determination, will produce a revolution for you physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially!
1. Drink Pure Water
Our bodies are 70% water. Drinking ... Views: 459
I can remember quite clearly some forty years ago when a friend told me that her husband had Shingles, and how that he was in great pain, and covered in a terrible rash. At this point I thought nothing about it until recently I was reading an article which compared different types of pain, and ... Views: 860
Our skin is of vital importance to our health. Our skin is responsible for providing protection from environment, providing us with an emotional sense of boundary, creating sensual awareness to communication with the “outside” world e.g. feeling pleasure or pain signals that are ... Views: 891
It’s a fact of life that women suffer with the menopause at that certain time of life. Some are as young as 30 years old, while others are considerably older. The hot flashes, the mood swings, the depression are just a few of the side affects. Until the last few decades the only alternative ... Views: 982
On first looking at the subject of Leukaemia I began with three things in mind. First to establish what kind of care a patient can expect, and then secondly, and thirdly to find out what type of treatments, and to also see if there was any type of cure.
When I first started my research I began ... Views: 598
Just recently I’ve heard about several cases of Breast Cancer, which has caused me to write about Breast Cancer Symptoms, and things a woman should know about spotting Breast Cancer in the first place.
As with any Cancer early detection gives you a far greater chance of survival, and to make ... Views: 561
Do you think your posture is poor? Have you tried a course of posture exercises to correct it? Most people would say they feel their posture could be better but why does it become poor and what is the best way to improve it?
Modern living means we probably are not as active as previous ...Do ... Views: 1260
Nutrition labels have revolutionized the way we buy food -- especially for people on special diets. Nutrition can affect more than just your weight. People who practice good nutrition, hygiene and exercise patterns develop a lifetime of habits that will keep them healthy for many years. Peanuts ... Views: 655
Five people out of every 100 develop a kidney stone sometime in their life. If you are or have been one of those five people, you will know that kidney stones can be a living nightmare. In fact, numerous women characterize the pain worse than childbirth. If you currently have a kidney stone, ... Views: 584
Wellness can be a difficult term to define. What one person considers wellness may differ greatly from another’s definition. Some may think only of physical health, while others may think of a more general and ambiguous feeling of overall well-being.
Defining wellness is the first step ... Views: 1235
Everybody who owns a cat knows that there will be times when a cat will bite you. A cat bite can result in anywhere from a tiny scratch to an open wound. It is important for cat owners and people who only have infrequent contact with cats to understand the gravity of cat bites and how to treat ... Views: 970
“Be kind to your feet; they outnumber people two to one,” so goes the slogan used by the popular Happy Feet sandals back in the ‘70s. Unfortunately, not everyone follows this simple advice. Despite their usefulness, feet often take the lowest priority when it comes to health. ... Views: 535
More people now believe that environmental factors can cause cancer. Yet there are others who say that it is difficult to prove the causal-effect link. Virtually any part of your body can turn cancerous. With increasing incidences of cancer, chances are high that you may have cancer or know ... Views: 1201
Type 2 Diabetes continues to be in the headlines as a health crisis because more people are getting the disease and not enough of them are doing what it takes to minimize the complications that come with it. This is hard for those around them to understand. Friends, family and co-workers ... Views: 976
When you first suffer back pain, are you one of those people who wait to see how things go? Are you someone who lives in hope that your back pain will miraculously disappear overnight? Don't worry you are in good company as the majority of back pain sufferers do the same.
It is a common thing ... Views: 588
Before you spend the big bucks to visit the doctor and buy prescription drugs with dangerous side-effects that often don't work. Take a week or two and try some basic halitosis fighting tips. Most often, halitosis is simply caused by improper oral hygiene (not bushing, flossing, scraping and ... Views: 773
During the events of last week, I, like you, have experienced many emotions -- horror, sadness, anger, gratitude and deep concern for the brave and generous men and women who are doing the difficult work that must be done.
To those who have lost family and loved ones, I express my deepest ... Views: 466
"A place for everything, and everything in its place."
That may be a fine idea if you're eyeing the clutter on the living room floor, or a pile or two of old magazines and catalogues collecting dust in a corner. But what has it got to do with coping with illness? Plenty.
Illness is never a ... Views: 537
You may not think of your relationship with your doctor as a dance, but it is. When you and your physician are in step with one another good things happen. Your doctor listens to you, makes a diagnosis and offers information about your condition and its treatment. You feel free to ask questions, ... Views: 617
Remember when you could sleep the whole night without a flare-up of gout? Do you remember what it was like to not have to wince with pain when you walk? Fortunately, gout is treatable and curable and these 6 suggestions will get you on the right path to treat your gout symptoms.
How Gout ... Views: 862
Treating Tennis Elbow at Home
Tennis elbow as such, does not always require direct surgical or drug intervention, not all cases of tennis elbow, warrant extensive physiotherapy, surgery or pain killers. If detected early, physiotherapy can be treated at home under supervision of a orthopaedic ... Views: 465
Vitamins are organic compounds in food that are needed in your body in very small amounts for growth and to maintain good health. Vitamins and minerals are essential in regulating various body activities. Vitamins are required in our diets in only small amounts. Taking more than a recommended ... Views: 459
Do you want to feel better, have more energy and live longer? All you have to do is exercise. Just by introducing a moderate amount of exercise into your daily life, you can significantly improve your health and your quality of life.
Benefits of exercise:
* Reduces the risk of premature ... Views: 561
Breast augmentation is the third most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the United States with over 400,000 performed in 2006 alone. This number is expected to increase dramaticallly, as 34% of women surveyed would like to improve the size and/or shape of their breasts. Breast augmentation ... Views: 706
Your doctor says you have a fungal nail infection and you want to get rid of it fast. But that’s easier said than done since the disease is difficult to treat and repeated infections are common. Compounding the problem is the fact that most oral medications are expensive, may not work, and ... Views: 987
“Stand up straight!” “Pull your shoulders back!” As children, we were told to have good posture. Yet we were seldom taught effective ways to accomplish this. Indeed, we were often not even told just what “good posture” is.
The consequences of this ... Views: 409
When someone you know is diagnosed with cancer, you usually feel shocked and powerless. However, that should not stop us from giving them some moral support. One of the greatest ways to let a cancer patient know that we are there for them is by stopping by to visit and presenting them with a ... Views: 1998
Freedom is a great blessing. Most Americans believe deeply in the concept of freedom, and while to Bill of Rights guarantees certain freedoms- the vast majority of American’s still find themselves imprisoned.
What do I mean by this? What I mean is that although a great many people assume they ... Views: 585
Can you cure depression by simply going to the gym? The answer to that question might have you finally buying that club membership. According to a report published in Psychosomatic Medicine, regular (3-4 times per week) exercise may fight depression just as effectively as prescription ... Views: 689
Protecting our gum tissue is not only critical to the appearance of our smile and keeping our natural teeth, it may also be imperative to our overall health. Studies keep popping up indicating the contribution of gum disease to other diseases of the body such as heart disease. Researchers have ... Views: 473
LASIK is one of the oldest forms of eye surgery available. It has been around for well over 25 years now and has undergone some major developments. Like any surgery, there still are risks involved, but compared to other forms of surgery, the LASIK procedure is a relatively simple and ... Views: 573
Did you know that your chaotic routine and cluttered physical and mental environments may be making you sick or keeping you sick? Everyone can benefit from a more organized lifestyle which will help your days run more smoothly. Taking care of ourselves, our careers and our relationships can ... Views: 651
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Acne is a common skin conditions that affects people of all ages however it mostly affects people between the ages of 12 and 25. The affect of acne is that one or more of the following appear on the surface of the skin:
Blackheads
Whiteheads
Red/Yellow Spots
Greasy Skin
Scars
Causes ... Views: 630
One of the most common types of pain is a headache. Many people resort to over-the counter medications to relieve their headache, instead of trying to eliminate the cause of it. Twenty-seven percent of patients with headaches seek alternative forms of therapy, with the most common being ... Views: 797
Millions of people suffer from the misery of depression and simply want to be happy again! Unfortunately, Prescription Depression Medications are not always a sure bet for treating the depression symptoms. In fact, many professionals call these 'magic pills' simply a band-aid or a cover-up for ... Views: 702
Juice fasting is a type of fasting diet in which individuals only consume juice created from both fruits and or vegetables. This method is also used as a Detox diet, which is done to cleanse organs in the body that have built up contaminants and toxins. I personally enjoy juice fasting because ... Views: 974
This is a common question posed by many people over several online forums: why do we itch and scratch? Those of us who have eczema are probably very familiar with the rashes, dry skin and especially uncontrollable urges to scratch ourselves. However, you are probably well aware that the more ... Views: 13971
You or a loved one suffers from the 'silent killer' of High Blood Pressure or Hypertension. Unfortunately, you are dealing with a very deadly disease that kills almost 60,000 Americans every year. Fortunately, you know that you (or a loved one) have High Blood Pressure and you are doing ... Views: 559
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Menopause Management - by Dr. Kathleen C. Quinn, CEO Discovery Integrative Healthcare Centers
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As little as fifty years ago, this title would have been useless. Nobody needed menopause management! The "why" is crucial for today's women to understand.
As an example: My grandmother died in her sleep the month before I was born, in 1945. She was forty-three years old! Now, I can look at ... Views: 1168
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Managing Menopause - by Dr. Kathleen C. Quinn, CEO Discovery Integrative Healthcare Centers
Submitted on Jul 07, 2007 from
As little as fifty years ago, this title would have been useless. Nobody needed menopause management!
The "why" is crucial for today's women to understand.
As an example:
My grandmother died in her sleep the month before I was born, in 1945. She was forty-three years old! Now, I can look at ... Views: 737