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- 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: 1364(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: 547(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: 2110(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: 2664(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: 1498(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: 11262(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: 2234(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: 897(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: 1362(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: 729(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: 1531(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: 3547(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: 515(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: 1672(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: 1244(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: 457(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: 1257(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: 1564(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: 1433(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: 2552(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: 5805(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: 1047(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: 531(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: 810(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: 1293(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: 1241(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: 794(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: 3315(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: 1976(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: 919(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: 981(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 ...
Views: 1023(1 vote) - This Is Your Blood Pressure On Drugs - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from David O'HaraDrugs for higher blood pressure? That's surely a strange-sounding choice of words... When we think of blood pressure and drugs together most of us will think of medications used to treat and reduce high blood pressure. But what about drugs – including both prescription and over-the-counter ...
Views: 663(1 vote) - Vasectomy: A New Approach - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Andrew RynneIt is well over thirty years ago now since I carried out my first vasectomy procedure. I was working as a General Practitioner in rural Ontario at the time. My tutor was a fellow GP and the patient was under general anaesthetic, which was just as well! Vasectomy is technically a very difficult ...
Views: 2471(1 vote) - How can pharma companies boost business? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2020 from Nancy AhujaThe business of human services and mechanical movements are immovably related. Current types of progress are commonly wanted to propel drugs and medicines. Regardless, with respect to pharmaceutical firms, imaginative enhancements understand a change in the way wherein the associations limit and ...
Views: 288 - Ask Dr Devu Aovarian vein syndrome symptoms | bronchial artery embolization procedure | bronchial artery embolization cost - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from anil kumarVaricose Veins - Endovenous Laser Therapy Endovenous laser ablation has several proprietary names, eg. EVLT, ELVes, VeinSeal, according to the laser manufacturer. In this article we use the general term EVLA for endovenous laser ablation, as all of the various types of laser ablation are ...
Views: 663 - Benefits Of Medicine Delivery At Doorstep: everything You Need To Know - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2020 from Eliza BerryThere are several advantages when you order medicines at home. If the process involves extensive medical management, then the benefits that reap are even more. The prescription would remain the same, whether you get the medicines at home or drive down to a medical store. The benefit of such a ...
Views: 316 - Medicines In Mental Health - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2018 from Jhon HazzYou walk into a moderately business office sit down a chair in a well-dressed lobby and wait for your name to be announced. Finally, it comes and you are assessed by an intake worker, finally sent to a therapist a week later, and then recommended to the staff psychiatrist. In this short time, ...
Views: 353 - 3 Quick And Easy Natural Treatments To Relieve Your Aches And Pains Today - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2007 from Debbie ShimadryIf you suffer with nagging aches and pains and don't want to take painkilling drugs anymore, there are other natural pain treatments that you can use. And best of all, they are very cost effective and have almost immediate results. I want you to be able to start reducing the pain you feel right ...
Views: 771 - 6 Reasons a Doctor should Hire Medical Answering Services - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Nancy AhujaRunning a full-fledged clinic is not an easy job. As a doctor, you have to look after many other things than just treating patients. To run a medical center effectively, you need perfect coordination between the front staff, doctor and the back-staff operations. A doctor cannot single-handedly ...
Views: 358 - Alopecia Areata: What Treatments Are Available? - by Submitted on May 16, 2007 from John TulleyThere are two main forms of this condition which vary by the extent of hair loss and require different types of alopecia areata treatment. The mild form is where less than 50% of the hair is lost from thinning patches on the scalp and the more severe condition where more than 50% up to 100% of ...
Views: 2316 - Anger After Stroke - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2017 from Leon EdwardAfter a stroke, it’s common for the patient to experience a range of emotions, including anger. One study by the Asian Medical Center found that 32 percent of a group of 145 stroke patients reported that they felt an inability to control their anger and aggression up to a year after their ...
Views: 1838 - CBD - Is it really a new miracle drug? - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2019 from M Nasir AzizCBD, otherwise known as
Views: 436 - Dental Alternative to CPAP Machines - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Andrew JohnThe issue of sleep apnea has been gaining quite a bit of traction in recent years. We’re not sure if more people are suffering from it or if the medical and dental communities are becoming more vigilant about treating it. We do know that the greater risks are high: hypertension, stroke, heart ...
Views: 419 - Geri Chairs: Comfortable, Practical & Functional - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2012 from Mark TwainThe geriatric or elderly population is considered to be part of the special patient group, along with pediatric, pregnant and breastfeeding patients. Healthcare services provided to this group are observed with extra precautions since their reactions to diseases, responses to medications and ...
Views: 1284 - How To Get Rid Of Horrible Fecal Wastes Using This Colon Cleanse Recipe - by Submitted on May 02, 2015 from treena murphyLet’s just accept the ugly truth; most of our diet is composed of very unhealthy food such as chips, fries, burgers, soda, and alcoholic beverages. In this society of fast food chains, our colons are gradually being destroyed. An average person should have at least five servings of ...
Views: 645 - Living with Head Injury - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Living with Head Injury Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, brain, cognitive difficulties Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html (Personal growth, self help, writing, internet marketing, ...
Views: 5515 - Only Dynamic Rehab Centers Get Your Life Back to Normal - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2010 from oglacs NewAlcohol addiction is a major abuse in our society. Drug and alcohol ruin two different neurotransmitter systems in the brain. It damages our mental and physical stamina. A number of health professionals and different types of media have reviewed that drug and alcohol is very harmful for our body ...
Views: 528 - The Cognitive Effects Of Brain Injury (Updated) - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Cognitive Effects of Brain Injury (Updated) Author: Trevor Powell Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk Other Articles by Craig Lock are available at: ...
Views: 1965 - The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion) - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, medical information, medical resources, brain The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various ...
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