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- Overcome Panic Attacks Now. 3 Sure Steps to Overcoming Your Panic Today! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2010 from Helen TuckerToday millions of people have great desire to overcome panic attacks because the problem of panic and anxiety is becoming more and more pressing. And it is obvious because it is impossible to leave with sudden episodes of panic attacks. You feel that you are losing control and no one can help ...
Views: 1976 - Discount Dental Options - 5 Home Remedies for Sensitive Teeth - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Susan BradenTender pearly whites may interrupt your everyday life in a very painful way. They may even lead to cavities or gum disease if too delicate to brush or floss. Rather than enduring the pain until something even worse occurs, you can implement these five home remedies for a quick and easy discount ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from alina kapurChemotherapy is often abbreviated and commonly known as ‘Chemo’. It is a systematic treatment that is used to kill cancer cells. It affects the whole body by going through the bloodstream. Chemotherapy uses medicines to weaken and destroy cells at the cancer affected area. It is used either to ...
Views: 1177(2 votes) - Treat Panic Attacks! Help! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Jason KluberOur brain is a very intricate and highly developed part of us due to this, treating panic attack disorders can difficult. It is composed of layers and layers, with each of them as tricky to uncover as the others. Some matters in our lives might be due to worries that we have already forgotten. ...
Views: 1726 - How To Compare Different Health Insurance Options - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Sandra CohenPurchasing and/or maintaining a health plan is a crucial benefit for both individuals as well as families. When compared to other plans, health insurance can often prove less expensive in the long run. However, purchasing the appropriate option can seem overwhelming. What To Know When ...
Views: 1307 - 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: 2192(1 vote) - Public Health, Not Drug Patents, at Issue as Counterfeit Medicines Grow - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2010 from Mark GraysonCounterfeit drugs are a growing problem around the world, particularly in developing countries where patients are the most vulnerable. Voice of America highlighted this serious public health issue, which was raised at a recent meeting of the WHO’s World Health Assembly. Reporter Vidushi Sinha ...
Views: 879(2 votes) - Hepatitis A, B, C - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaHepatitis is a state or condition where in hepatic cells at the liver, are inflamed or has been infected. “Hepa” is derived from hepatic or liver and “itis” means inflammation or swelling. However, there are 3 common classifications/types of hepatitis. They vary in causes, routes/ method of ...
Views: 973(3 votes) - Common Causes and Treatments for Hypopigmentation: White Spots on Skin - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Michelle MacomberWhen skin is damaged by UV exposure two conditions can occur: hyperpigmentation, and hypopigmentation. The first, hyperpigmentation, is the occurance of dark “sunspots” that form as the body produces melanocytes that absorb the UV radiation and prevent it from causing damage to the deeper ...
Views: 16330(4 votes) - Allergic conjunctivitis - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Linda SmithConjunctivitis is mainly caused due to certain irritants such as, chemicals or alien matters- piece of grit. It is classified mainly into two types based on what has invited the condition – an allergy or an infection. This is also known as infective conjunctivitis and allergic ...
Views: 904(2 votes) - Amalgam fillings side effects - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Linda SmithCommonly known as ‘silver dental fillings’ - Amalgam dental fillings have several side effects on the health. As the amalgam fillings contain mercury, it damages the health to great extent. Mercury is the most poisonous and non radioactive element on earth. Compared to cadmium, arsenic, or lead- ...
Views: 3803(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: 906(1 vote) - Signs of diabetes in kids - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Linda SmithThe symptoms of diabetes may show up differently in the case of adults and children. The demonstration of the symptoms may differ according to its type. The signs of diabetes may come up more rapidly in the case of children and infants compared to adults. In the case of children and infants ...
Views: 827(2 votes) - Cardiovascular fitness training - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Linda SmithCardiovascular fitness training, commonly called as aerobic training, is persistent exercise that includes all groups of muscles. This kind of exercise will improve the heart rate to a designated level which is known as exercise heart range or target heart range. Occasionally you will witness ...
Views: 891(1 vote) - Medicare Supplemental Insurance - Get Extra Security - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Justin Davis"Just when you are ready to relax and enjoy retirement, you realize that medical insurance has become even more complicated. You're presented with Medicare Advantage Insurance, Medicare Supplement Insurance (also called Medigap Insurance), and Medicare Part A, B, and D. Medicare is divided ...
Views: 1013(1 vote) - Life Is Tough Then You Have A Panic Attack - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Mike O'BrienSometimes life is tough, isn't it? There are things that happen beyond our control and they are not easy to deal with. Do you deal with them or do you experience what is known as a panic attack? Learning to recognize the symptoms can be the key you need to stop them from recurring in your life. ...
Views: 993(2 votes) - The Risks of childhood obesity - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kody HackbuschEarlier this year in an interview regarding her new campaign against the epidemic of childhood obesity First Lady Michelle Obama said "We know the numbers, I mean, one in three kids are overweight or obese, and we're spending $150 billion a year treating obesity-related illnesses. So we know ...
Views: 1600(2 votes) - IMPORTANCE OF FOLIC ACID IN YOUR DIET - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaEvery nutrient is important for maintaining health and folic acid is one of them. Folic acid is one of the water-soluble vitamin B which helps in the production of red blood cells, for metabolism and synthesis and repair of DNA. You should take proper amount of folic acid in your diet. Women ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Your Daytime Sleepiness and Snoring Can Be Obstructive Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Emmanuel VillarosaThere’s nothing to be ashamed of, everyone snores at different times in our sleeping lives. The only time to worry is when snoring becomes regular, every night, every sleeping time or nap at the office, at any sleeping position. This is the time it becomes abnormal snoring. Yes, this is the one ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - Managing Subacute Sinusitis with Antibiotics - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jillian PhillipsAn inflammation of the sinuses that developed from acute sinusitis, subacute sinusitis has symptoms that persist for as long as 4 weeks, but no more than 8 weeks. Otherwise, it is classified as acute (for less than 4 weeks) or chronic (for more than 8 weeks). Clinically, subacute sinusitis ...
Views: 3099(1 vote) - Two Types of Stress - by Submitted on May 08, 2010 from Jill PrinceMany people don’t know there are actually two major stress categories that affect us everyday of our lives. Most have already heard of the term “emotional stress”, but it seems that few people have heard of the term “oxidative stress.” We understand emotional stress to be that fight or ...
Views: 2686(3 votes) - Therapy? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michelle GottliebHow do I know if I need to go to therapy? A common question, often answered with “I must be crazy if I have to go to therapy!” So, the first thing I want to say in response is that you do not need to be crazy to be in therapy. In fact, I do not see crazy people in my practice. Crazy people see ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - Heartburn - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Brenda StephensHEARTBURN can be a wicked boy robbing us of much needed sleep, rearing its ugly head just after a great meal and putting the brakes on the very foods we love most. A few years ago I had terrible problems with acid reflux. I was on either Prilosec, Prevacid or Protonix. I tried several times to ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - EFT Tapping: Solve Disease, Get Rid of Repressed Emotion - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Jill PrinceEFT Tapping or Emotional Freedom Techniques is not just the newest kid on the block as far as really amazing stress management techniques is concerned, it's much more than that. EFT can help you manage your stress and it can help you eliminate stress from your life forever. Just about every ...
Views: 3166(1 vote) - The Future of Health Care - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Terri RichardsTen years from now where will health care be? Will all Americans have health insurance? Will health care be delivered in the best way possible? Will costs be contained? No one knows for sure. But we can be the ones who shape the future of health care delivery. Right now we can be the ones who ...
Views: 1448(10 votes) - Fat Burning Diet Answers~The Scientific Facts Behind Fat Loss Frustration - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2011 from Jay HurwitzIf you have been frustrated, if not exasperated, by your lack of fat loss, the fat burning diet information that follows will likely be a relevation. There are fundamental fat burning diet facts that you need to know, understand and apply to achieve fat loss. It is scientific fact, that a high ...
Views: 1335(4 votes) - Tips for Teens with Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Megan WinegarDiabetes is a struggle for anyone, but it can be especially difficult for teens who have it because it seems to conflict with a normal teen lifestyle at every turn. The best way to deal with it is to find out as much as you can, so here are the basics of dealing with it. What is it? ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - When to Take a Child to Urgent Care - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Marshall LittmanLife with children is full of unexpected surprises. Children do not naturally consider their health and well-being, but the child's wellness is typically the first priority of most parents. Caring parents want to ensure that their children are safe, secure, and enjoy good health, but this can be ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Vitamin D is Needed to Fight and Prevent the Flu - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Byron RichardsThis past year everyone saw with their own two eyes that our government’s public health officials had no problem using fear to influence Americans to be guinea pigs for an experimental H1N1 vaccine. It was equally obvious that the government cried wolf and has egg on its face, as their ...
Views: 1198(6 votes) - Eye Donations Still OK After Laser Eye Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2010 from Veronica DavisYou already know that you can elect to donate your organs when you pass away, but did you know that you can also donate your eyes? There are many reasons why you should consider donating your eyes. One is for eye transplants. Laser eye treatment options are sometimes a viable treatment for eye ...
Views: 1453(1 vote) - Ringing Ears After a Concert? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Jonathan EdwardsThose who enjoy going out and seeing their favorite band or singer play live often experience a ringing in their ears after a concert is over (this is also known as tinnitus). The "ringing" can be a high pitched whine or squeal. Some people have also described hearing "white noise" which is ...
Views: 5579(5 votes) - Precautions For Asthma - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2010 from Bhoji ReddyAvoid Triggers An asthma patient should know his symptoms well and also understand what triggers those symptoms. Once the triggers are recognized, an asthma patient should avoid them as much as possible. Some of the common triggers are: · Tobacco smoke, which acts as an irritant and ...
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Views: 1517(3 votes) - Health vs. the Health Care Crisis - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Camille LeonWe’ve all heard a great deal about the health care crisis over the past few years. However, no one seems to be talking about the real cause – our poor health and the lifestyle choices that force us into emergency rooms so that they are overwhelmed. According to the National Center for Health ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - How To Kill Nail Fungus Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Mike ThomsonNail fungus can be categorized as the toughest infections as the fungi lives and attacks beneath the nail. Therefore it is harder to kill nail fungus in short time span. The infection can happen on finger nail and toe nail. However, toenail fungus infection is more common than finger nail. It ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - Antioxidants benefitsSubmitted on Feb 11, 2010 from harry golmesWhat would happen if someone hit upon a magic potion, an instant way to a youthful you? One gulp and there you would be - your wrinkles gone, energy bursting from each and every pore radiating a youthful glow! Research shows that while we cannot stop the aging process, we can definitely control ...
Views: 839(2 votes) - Are You Wondering if That Mole is a Cancer? Read the Different Types of Skin Cancers to Find Out! - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Belen TanghalThere are different types of skin cancers. In fact, there are 3 types of skin cancer that are popularly known. But there are only 2 major forms -- the non melanomas and melanoma. What is the difference between the non melanomas and melanoma? Here is an important distinction: The non ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Diabetes cure & remedies - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from garry smithDiabetes and pancreas are closely linked to each other and most diabetic and pancreatic problems occur together. If your pancreas is in good condition your chances of getting diabetes is vastly reduced. On the other hand, if your pancreas fails, then you will surely be a victim of ...
Views: 710(2 votes) - Cure Cervical Cancer through Diet, Yoga and Meditation - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Allison BiggarCervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women and almost 4,000 cases were fatal just last year. Conventional treatments for cervical cancer such as chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, hysterectomy, or the removal of lymph nodes and ovaries can often leave the woman infertile. ...
Views: 1862(1 vote) - Stronger Than Cancer - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Terri RichardsI don't have cancer. But my Mom and my best friend do. Two of my grandparents did too. Many times I have thought about the great strength they have shown in fighting this elusive opponent. How do you fight it? You can't see it on the outside, but you know it's there. Any given day you wonder if ...
Views: 936(8 votes) - 5 Good Reasons To Take A Home HIV Test - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2009 from Anne HamiltonThe home HIV test is a tool that you can use to detect the presence of the HIV virus in your body. AIDS (or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is a condition in which the body loses its ability to fight infection. Caused by the HIV virus it is a condition that can stay dormant for many years ...
Views: 1079(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: 1112(1 vote) - 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: 1175(3 votes) - The Holiday 5: Two Steps to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Dr. Kelly SennholzEach year we repeat the same cycle. Each year we end the summer tanned, more fit and feeling great. Then the holiday season begins- first with orange tooth candy at Halloween (O.K. that's not even tasty), then the big turkey or tofurkey feast on Thanksgiving. By this time, our bodies and our ...
Views: 1484(4 votes) - Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) For IBD - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Jini Patel ThompsonI've spent the last few years learning about and experimenting with a body/mind healing tool called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). EFT is derived from a centuries-old Chinese acupuncture meridian tapping practice called Neigong. The founder of EFT, an engineer called Gary Craig, used the ...
Views: 3022(5 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 4 - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2009 from Peter RadfordEpidemiology This is the study of the various factors that affect not only the health, but also the incidence of illness in a population. In the study of diseases that not only spread within a population, but also those that do not, the role of an epidemiologist ranges from investigation into ...
Views: 1040(2 votes) - Breast Cancer - How To Succeed 3 - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2009 from Peter RadfordClassification The accepted form of Breast Cancer classification divides all the different forms of breast cancer into four distinct groups, viz. pathology, the particular grade of the tumour, the expression (by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a gene product, such as ...
Views: 1104(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: 3363(4 votes) - Prior Authorization For Advanced Imaging - A Nurse Reviewer's Perspective - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Terri RichardsMany insurance companies now require prior authorization for advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET scan and Nuclear Medicine) and providers are being tasked with conforming to this process. What this means in most cases, is that the physician's office must now delegate a staff member or even create a ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - New Science Questions Theory of Antidepressant Drugs - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Byron RichardsEva Redei, David Lawrence Stein Professor of Psychiatry at Northwestern’s Feinberg School, has presented a study that throws a monkey wrench in the scientific rationale that is used to justify giving out antidepressant medication. She has clearly demonstrated, for the first time, that genes ...
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