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- Tennis Elbow Braces - What You Need To Know - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Nick RobertsHuman beings are physically active creature and they suffer from a lot of diseases and injuries. Tennis elbow is one such injury. This type of injury is generally suffered by sportsperson. In this article we are going to discuss about tennis elbow and its cure recuperation method using aides ...
Views: 2185(1 vote) - The Benefits of Healthcare from Home - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from James EgidioHealthcare from home is something that many people seek out for various reasons. For those who don’t have insurance, who have limited mobility or access to a doctor’s office, and even for those who just want to save time and money, getting treatment and consultations at home can be a welcome ...
Views: 982(1 vote) - The Novel H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from James GeigerThe Novel H1N1 Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Curious me took a poll of my 500 plus friends on Facebook and 1600 plus followers on Twitter. The Poll asked…The Swine Flu vaccination. Will you get it? Preliminary Results of my poll. 75% said they will definitely not get ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - The Type 2 Diabetes Diet - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Dan WilsonThough most commonly known as adult onset-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes mellitus can, actuality, develop at any time during your life. In fact, this type of diabetes is now becoming increasingly prevalent in children. In Type 2 diabetes, the pancreas is producing insulin but the body is unable to ...
Views: 993(1 vote) - Tips to Prevent Swine Flu - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Steve CaldwellSwine flu is making its roots firm worldwide. Till now more than 450 deaths have been reported worldwide. Recently, the spread of Swine flu is being reported in the India. Swine flu is basically a disease caused by the H1N1 virus that infects pigs. This disease has been spread from the pigs to ...
Views: 1668(1 vote) - Transient ischemic attack - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Linda SmithTransient ischemic attack can be described as mini stroke or warning stroke that generates symptoms similar to that of stroke. Well unlike the symptoms of stroke which at times tend to continue even post the stroke, the Transient ischemic attack does not leave any permanent damage. Identifying ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Uplift: Secrets from the Sisterhood of Breast Cancer Survivors - by On Diagnosis
First Things First
Where was I when I learned that I had breast cancer? You may as well ask where I was when I learned that JFK had been shot. I will never forget either answer.
In the case of JFK, I was in college, returning to my dormitory after class to find the television on ...
Views: 4350(2 votes) - What Causes High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from i-Supplements comBefore we examine the causes of high blood pressure, we must first understand what exactly the blood pressure is. Put simply, the heart pumps blood through the arteries, arterioles and capillaries. This action supplies nutrients and oxygen to the organs in your body through blood flow then ...
Views: 1457(2 votes) - Why Children Need Calcium - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungEvery parent wants their children to grow up strong and healthy. That is why a child’s diet is so important during their growing stages. In this busy day and age, children often do not get the amount of nutrients they need every day or are too picky to eat all the healthy foods. During ...
Views: 5373(1 vote) - Why Do Hemorrhoids Return? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rudi SturleseFirstly it is important to understand what a hemmoroid is, then understand why they come back. A hemorrhoid is like a varicose vein, except that these veins are in the anus area. Pressure is exerted in the vein continuously until such time that the vein walls collapses, that's the ...
Views: 14486(3 votes) - Why Take a First Aid Course? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from CPR CareFirst aid courses cover a wide variety of accidents from scrapes and cuts to bruises and accidental poisoning. First aid training can turn a monumental accident into a small inconvenience. This training can also help you save the lives of victims who have been in an accident. Can I Be Trained ...
Views: 3616(1 vote) - How to Non-Surgically Look and Feel Years Younger! - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2009 from Eileen SilvaWould Your Risk Your Life for Money? Regardless of how much or little money you may have accumulated thus far in your life, it is doubtful that you would risk your life for money if given the chance. Yet, in a way, without realizing it that's what most of us have done. Sad Results for a ...
Views: 894(4 votes) - Cancer Cured without Chemo - Believe It! - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Werner KnoeppA very effective cancer cure, and it is a cure, is being used quietly and extensively by alternative physicians. Since it is cheap and involves only diet, with no expensive drugs required, the conventional medical community has no interest in it and has virtually been ignoring it for the past 55 ...
Views: 2362(3 votes) - Swine Flu Vaccine - Risks, Safety Issues & the 3 Types of Vaccine - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Lynn Baer, M.A.Why is it that every night on the news, we see vials of H1N1 vaccine rolling down the assembly line, yet when we see film footage of actual vaccination administrations, children are being sprayed with a mist in the nose? Have you ever seen a nasal spray vaccine? Probably not, since this is a ...
Views: 3358(4 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 5 - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Peter RadfordEpidemiology Continued Even though numerous epidemiological risk factors have been fully documented, it is still evident that the formation of many specific breast cancers has not been determined. Accordingly, epidemiological research derives the manner in which breast cancer manifests ...
Views: 1166(3 votes) - Manage Insulin Levels And Live Longer - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Brian MManaging insulin levels closely is one of the most important tasks a diabetic or pre-diabetic person has. Insulin levels that get too high can pose a serious threat to one’s health and life. As anyone who deals with insulin issues on a daily basis knows medical attention is necessary for ...
Views: 2949(3 votes) - Does Rosacea Laser Treatment Work for Sensitive Skin? - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from M RochellIf you are considering rosacea laser treatment, here are some facts that may help you to decide whether this is a good treatment option for your sensitive skin. Did you know that one of out every five diagnoses made by dermatologists is for rosacea? Rosacea is an unfortunately a very ...
Views: 10474(1 vote) - A Urinary Tract Infection Cure You Can Count on! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxSymptoms of kidney infection are painful and uncomfortable. Life stops until the problem is taken care of. Usually symptoms of kidney infection require a trip to the doctor's office as well as a regimen of antibiotics and an anti fungal for the yeast infection that follows. Antibiotics are ...
Views: 2440(1 vote) - Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Incontinence - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2009 from Nancy WeikelUnderstanding the affects of Alzheimer's can be a difficult process and caring for someone suffering from the disease often raises a lot of questions. This article offers a simple overview of the illness along with suggestions specifically concerning incontinence management for a person ...
Views: 1631(3 votes) - Are You Looking Into Plastic Surgery? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielWhat Are You Waiting For - Check Out Plastic Surgery Today! Are you finally ready to find out what all the hullabaloo is about plastic surgery? Tired of having friends or family looking better as they age (while you're just looking older), because they have had plastic surgery? Plastic ...
Views: 706(1 vote) - Candida Albicans: It May Not Be What You Think it Is! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCandida Albicans is a common yeast EVERYWHERE. It shows up in the environment, on our bodies and in our bodies. It competes for space with 'good' bacteria on the skin and anywhere that it is warm and moist in the body- such as the mouth, constantly wet skin and the genitals to name a few places ...
Views: 2468(1 vote) - Copper: A Risk for Cancer and Tumor Chemo Resistance - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Keith BishopCopper may cause cancer and resistance to chemotherapy. Researchers found copper blood levels were lower in patients without cancer. They state copper is involved in the development of cancer. Analysis of patients with breast cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer showed that serum copper was ...
Views: 2885(1 vote) - Ear Microtia Can Be Corrected by Surgery - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielWhat is Microtia? If you aren't sure what microtia is, don't worry, I didn't know at first either. I will tell you all about microtia. Microtia is the most common congenital ear deformity.Microtia is a birth defect where the outer part of the ear or the ear canal is very ...
Views: 1674(1 vote) - EMF Effects on Melatonin Production - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Dr. William PawlukHealthy young and middle-aged adults generally secrete about 5 to 25 micrograms of melatonin each night. This amount tends to decline with age, and this decline is possibly linked with an age-related rise in sleep difficulties. What is Melatonin, Really? Melatonin is sometimes described as ...
Views: 11852(1 vote) - Frequent cold and its Homeopathic treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahIntroduction of Frequent colds Frequent cold which includes allergic cold, viral cold, etc. is a major cause of human discomfort and loss of human hours in the world. Colds being the most common of the ailments that the humanity suffers from, it is called common cold. Frequent Colds are viral ...
Views: 2469(3 votes) - Herpes Outbreaks - How to Cope! - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Nanci ElliottFor those that carry the HSV2 virus, genital herpes outbreaks can be an embarrassing part of life. It does not have to be this way. Having genital herpes is not different from having the flu or a cold virus. Only that because HSV2 is most often sexually transmitted there can be shame and fear ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Hospital Laboratory Magnesium Testing Only Catches a Fraction of Magnesium Deficiencies - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMagnesium is the second most abundant ion inside of cells and, along with calcium, is critical in regulating the electrical activity of the body, including ALL muscle contractions, heart beats and brain activity. Magnesium is also a crucial factor in over 300 enzymatic reactions that require the ...
Views: 1701(1 vote) - How the Medical Profession Either Empowers You or Makes You a Victim as You Heal - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerThe medical profession today is an amazing resource in healing. I define a victim as the person who only looks outside for the solutions to their problem. If a person gets excellent medical care and they only look outside, they can become a victim. The empowered patient actively participates ...
Views: 988(1 vote) - If You Have a Dangerous Job, Safety Workwear Is Not Avoidable - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2009 from Cori CarlSafety men’s workwear and footwear is unavoidable and even required with the current, strict health and safety laws. According to OSHA, 1,000 workers die in construction accidents each year and another 10,000 construction workers will be seriously injured while on the job—having the correct gear ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - If You Have Carpal Tunnel Symptoms, Better Check Your Thyroid - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxFor the most part, doctors believe that the Causes of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome are usually related to an 'impingement' of the median nerve that runs down the wrist. According to doctors, strain and repetitive motion causes inflammation of the connective tissue that surrounds this nerve running ...
Views: 3962(1 vote) - Is Plastic Surgery for Me? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Joseph PosisWith all the talk about plastic surgery lately, on TV and the radio, are you wondering if plastic surgery could help you? There are many people wondering the same thing about plastic surgery and about places like Facelift Utah. There are so many areas of plastic surgery that it is hard to ...
Views: 682(1 vote) - Microtia "Small Ear" - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Joseph PosisFor people with microtia, it's a big deal, but the average American person doesn't know what microtia is. In fact, if you said something about microtia to a friend of family member right now, you would likely get the response, "What is Microtia?" To answer that question, "What is microtia", ...
Views: 1855(1 vote) - Mothers to Be, Better Get Your Vitamin D! - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxWhen we speak of disease and health, we often think that people who are healthy are 'lucky' and people who are unhealthy as 'unlucky'. But the debate is beginning to tip towards the fact that environmental factors influence genetics more than we can ever imagine, and luck of the genes has less ...
Views: 1653(1 vote) - Plastic Surgery is Not Just for Women - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Joseph PosisPlastic surgery is often synonymous with breast implants and liposuction and therefore usually thought as what women do to enhance how they look. However, men should not dismiss the potential benefits of plastic surgery and if they are keen to alter how they look or combat the toll of aging, ...
Views: 625(1 vote) - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Simple Prescription Antacids Increase Your Cancer Risk and Cover Up Your Real Problem - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxAntacids, known as Proton pump inhibitors by the medical community, are a class of drugs normally prescribed for heartburn symptoms. With names like Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix- a large percentage of Americans are intimately familiar with these prescription drugs. They are SO ...
Views: 1954(1 vote) - The Journey of Infertility - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Betty FraustoIf you're like most couples who are in love, it's easy to nurture that deep desire to procreate and want to see the fruit of your love. Back in the 1800s and early 1900s if you married young it seemed normal to have children shortly after. The men went to work and the women stayed home and took ...
Views: 1814(2 votes) - Trends in Emergency Medicine - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Lisa SimmonsThe demand for emergency medicine and visits to medical emergency departments (EDs) was on the increase according to the “National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey: 2001 Emergency Department Summary: 2001.” The increase in recent years contributed to busy conditions in emergency ...
Views: 2854(1 vote) - Vitamin D Protects Against Dangerous Blood Clots in the Legs - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxMore good news about Vitamin D AGAIN! With March being National Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month (I'm not making this up!), you would think that a study showing that prevention of Deep Vein Thrombosis, also called DVT, through sunlight exposure would have captured some attention. But for ...
Views: 6262(2 votes) - What is Microtia? - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielWhat is Microtia? Microtia is when a person is born with an ear that is deformed. This particular deformity is most common in infants who are male. Some cases may be worse than others. It also happens most of the time to the right ear. Parents will have a hard time when finding out that their ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - When Chronic Sinusitis Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infection, or sinusitis as it is usually called, is a common medical condition that causes blockage in one’s nasal passages. Bacteria, fungi, or virus are the usual culprits for sinusitis. Early signs to watch out for include frequent headaches, stuffiness of the nose, facial pain and ...
Views: 687(1 vote) - When To Seek Medical Care - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Allen CallerHealth is wealth. And there is not an iota of doubt in it. A healthy person lives life to the fullest. Even if we are in middle of crisis, we can come out of it provided we are in good health. The faith that comes from sound health fills us with confidence. We must give proper attention to our ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Cholesterol Lowering Statin Drugs Being Recommended for Children as Young as 8 years old - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxIndication Creep is the phenomenon whereby a drug is tested and approved for one specific use and doctors prescribe it for another use. This is a perfectly legal and legitimate practice. Once a drug is approved for use, a doctor is allowed to prescribe it for any usage that they choose ...
Views: 1642(2 votes) - Do Cholesterol Lowering Medications Work Simply Because They Raise Vitamin D Levels? - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxHere's an interesting little fact. Studies show that statins, the class of drugs widely prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, have the effect of INCREASING vitamin d levels. Now, there is plenty of evidence that Vitamin D decreases risk of heart problems and that the vast majority of ...
Views: 1610(2 votes) - Eczema and its Homeopathic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahWhat is Eczema? Eczema is a general term for many types of skin inflammation, also known as dermatitis. The most common form of eczema is atopic dermatitis Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types ...
Views: 912(2 votes) - Nephrotic syndrome and its Homeopathic Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Dr. Rajesh ShahWhat is Nephrotic syndrome? Nephrotic syndrome is a set of signs or symptoms that may point to kidney problems. The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs found in the lower back. Each is about the size of a fist. They clean the blood by filtering out excess water and salt and waste products from ...
Views: 3655(2 votes) - Sick all the Time? You Probably Have gluten Sensitivity.. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxCeliac Disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease caused by a genetic inability to digest the protein portion of many common grains- including those in wheat. This undigested part of the grain, called gluten, is then attacked by the body's own immune system, causing inflammation and damage to the ...
Views: 2376(2 votes) - Weight Loss: Life and Death Begin in the Colon - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Eileen SilvaHidden Weight This might surprise you, but the average person who is neither overweight nor noticeably allergic to things is carrying around 7-25 pounds of dried fecal matter in the system. Overweight and allergic people may be harboring a lot more than that! The toxins from this accumulated ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - What You Must Know About the Pneumococcal Vaccine - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kerri KnoxThe CDC, hospitals and doctor's offices around the country are intent on pushing the pneumococcal vaccine as a safe and effective way to reduce the burden of pneumonia on society. It's touted as being especially important for the elderly population to get this vaccine, as they are not only more ...
Views: 1319(2 votes) - Focusing on Low Penis Sensitivity – How it May Make the Problem Worse - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from John DuganMen with low penis sensitivity rates may awaken each morning with the same question thrumming in their minds: "Is it better today?" As the day goes on, they may sneak away from business meetings, family gatherings and other social opportunities in order to drop trou and check out their ...
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