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- ADHD: What is it? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2007 from Carrie GreeneIt’s all over the news, ADHD is everywhere. Kids have it in record numbers, adults have it too. Is ADHD the latest craze? Is ADHD real or is it just an excuse? What is ADHD anyway? ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is commonly referred to as ADHD, ADD, AD/HD or ...
Views: 1032 - An End to a $19 Billion Problem! - by The Kegelmaster changes the lives of the women who use it. Dr. Arnold Kegel proved the value of pelvic muscle exercise in the 1940's, but his original message got "lost". A $19 billion incontinence industry has since arisen and conveniently forgets to mention that originally "kegels" had to be ...
Views: 2172 - Online Medical Research (free course) - by I really enjoy your selfgrowth.com site! I am an instructor at California State University who is in the process of developing a free version of my Online Medical Research distant education course. This free course is for low-income individuals and healthcare educators. It covers:
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Views: 1676 - 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: 974 - 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: 5876 - The Hidden Handicap - the Silent Epidemic - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Hidden Handicap - the Silent Epidemic Sumitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Publishing Guidelines: I hope that the following piece may be informative to others. This article may be freely reproduced electronically or in ...
Views: 1025 - Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Some Practical Issues in Dealing with Head Injury Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Publishing Guidelines: I hope that the following piece may be informative to others. This article may be freely reproduced electronically or in print. If it ...
Views: 1883 - Frequent Migraine Triggers - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2007 from Jessica Heller, DC, CSCSMigraines are headaches that are caused by a decreased blood flow to the brain and increased pressure on the blood vessels. Although the exact mechanism of migraine headaches is not yet known, migraines are often triggered by particular lifestyle factors. Try to keep a diary of your own ...
Views: 1401 - Medical Disasters: 8 Simple Tips Guaranteed to Save Your Life in the Operating Room - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2007 from Dr. Pierce ScrantonImagine the electric thrill your doctor gets when as a patient you tell him, “Doctor, you’re a life-saver!” And he was! He ordered the medicine that brought you out of congestive failure. Now, imagine the bolt of lightning that sears your brain when you realize that the treatment your doctor ...
Views: 974 - Diabetes and Your Eyes - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Paula CarnogoyAlthough the specific cause of diabetes remains a mystery, we do know that today more than 20 million adults and children in the United States live with this disease. With diabetes, the body is not capable of producing any or enough insulin, which is a hormone that converts sugar, starches, and ...
Views: 1218 - First Aid and Survival Information - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Frank RozaIt's always a good idea to keep a first+aid+kit within reach at all times. Sometimes having a couple will help out a lot more when you need one. You never know what can happen, or where you'll end up. All of this information is useful to everyone: First ...
Views: 844 - Physical Trauma Injury Article - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2007 from Frank RozaTrauma, it's often a very serious injury, a body altering injury. A physical trauma can also result in secondary complications such as shock, respiratory failure and death. Most people these days aren't ready for any type of injury. A lot of people might think that if ...
Views: 1450 - Post Nasal Drip and Allergies - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2007 from Eric MadridAre you clearing your throat daily? Are you coughing continuously throughout the day? If so- you may have allergies and post nasal drip. I must encounter 30 patients a week who have post nasal drip, sore throat, voice hoarseness, nightime coughing, etc. All asking for help. Why Is This ...
Views: 9524(2 votes) - Seasonal Allergies - The AhChoo Factor - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Shayn CutinoSeasonal Allergies – The AhChoo Factor Watery eyes? Sneezing? Stuffy nose? Sound familiar? If you find yourself with any of these symptoms, you’re probably aware that you have allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 20% of the U.S. population – ...
Views: 1246 - Seasonal Allergies - The AhChoo Factor - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Shayn CutinoSeasonal Allergies – The AhChoo Factor Watery eyes? Sneezing? Stuffy nose? Sound familiar? If you find yourself with any of these symptoms, you’re probably aware that you have allergies. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, more than 20% of the U.S. population – ...
Views: 1122 - 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: 2537 - An Understanding Of The Medical Tests Required If You Have Acid Reflux Symptoms - by Submitted on May 15, 2007 from Evelyn LimIf you have acid reflux symptoms, you ought to consult a doctor. Your doctor would have to determine how serious your acid reflux or gestroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is. He may require you to go through a series of tests at each stage of the development of your disease. He can then ...
Views: 2088(1 vote) - When is Sciatica not Sciatica? - by Submitted on May 14, 2007 from Graeme TeagueSciatica is a common and debilitating condition. You may have been suffering on and off for years. You know the pain; it is in your lower back and runs into your leg… or does it? The sciatic nerve has a definite pain pattern to it. It is formed by five nerve roots (small nerves exiting the ...
Views: 5303 - Colectomies And Faith - by Submitted on May 14, 2007 from Tom WrightWhen I was only twenty-two years old, the doctors sat on the edge of my bed and quietly pronounced that I had two weeks to live. That was thirty years ago, after four years of being constantly sick, and weakened by blood loss from ulcerative colitis. Either I, or my colon, had to go. Instead of ...
Views: 969 - What is Patient Centered Care and how is it Better? - by Submitted on May 11, 2007 from Leslie McKernsWith the advent of managed care, more patients are seen in shorter amounts of time and the amount of one-on-one time with the doctor seems to be on the verge of evaporating. Escalating pressures on the physician and the medical staff increase as health care approval agencies mandate more ...
Views: 14314 - Colon Cancer: What you should know - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2007 from deborah imaniColon Cancer: What you should know.. Colon cancer is currently the number two cause of cancer death in the United States - only second to lung cancer today. In recent years, there has been a lot of good news regarding colon cancer; however, we know now that with relatively very simple ...
Views: 1146 - Medical Advice: 7 Questions You Should Ask Your Doctor Before Accepting Any Kind of Medical Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2007 from Dr. Pierce ScrantonWe all want to think our doctors are infallible. We’d like to think our doctors know everything there is to know about treating our particular condition. Yet the truth is, at some point in time the doctor has to learn by doing. Yes, they go through intensive education and rigorous training, ...
Views: 949 - Allergies - Attack of the Dust Bunnies - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2006 from Abigail FranksIt's no secret that certain things can trigger an allergic reaction or allergy attack in people who are sensitive to certain things. While allergies and asthma can be caused by a variety of common products, foods and things in our environment, one common trigger is dirt and dust. Dirt and ...
Views: 1601 - Is Back Pain Ruining Your Golf Game? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2006 from Elizabeth YarnellLow back pain represents one of the most common and costly diagnoses that the health profession manages on a continuous basis. It is one of the most common reasons to visit a physician, physical therapist or chiropractor. The costs for evaluating and treating low back pain patients are ...
Views: 1042 - Alternative Treatment Options for Skin Cancer - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2006 from Nishanth ReddyIf you someday become diagnosed with skin cancer and survive, one of the most worrisome issues you will face will be preventing a recurrence of the cancer. After successful treatment, your doctor will continue to schedule regular follow-up appointments to ensure that you remain skin cancer-free. ...
Views: 1359 - Ankle Sprain and Pain - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Linda GilesIt is very common to find the ankle joint afflicted by injuries and the most common form is sprain. Anatomically, various ligaments that are stretched or torn surround the ankle joint when it is forced to land in varied unnatural positions. This is of common occurrence during exercises, playing ...
Views: 3707 - Stress - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Linda GilesDefined simply, stress is the body’s reaction to a threat or challenge resulting from a situation (called a stressor) that can be either positive or negative. The body does not differentiate between psychological and physiological stress. Physical Symptoms: Physical changes when under ...
Views: 1246 - Got a Headache? Know the Causes Behind - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Linda GilesHeadaches can encompass many things because there are different kinds of headaches. For instance, you can have tension/stress related headaches, migraine, cluster and rebound headaches. However, not too many people are aware of this compartmentalization; hence remedies are not as ...Headaches ...
Views: 1320 - Frequently Asked Questions about Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2005 from Maggie KayMany people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action ...
Views: 1450 - Cerebral Palsy - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2005 from MelanieCerebral Palsy Cerebral Palsy is a class of irreversible disorders that have to do with the brain and developmental traumas that happen during fetal developments, during childbirth or not long after birth. It is recognized by a breakdown of motor skills that can include symptoms like ...
Views: 2757(1 vote) - Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment using Diet Therapy - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2005 from Benjamin LynchMy 29 year old wife has Rheumatoid Arthritis. Drug free and no progression of disease. How did we do it? Diet for the most part. It is possible to get off of steroids, NSAID's and pain killers. In fact, it is far superior in my opinion. But do not let my opinion be any good. Let the medical ...
Views: 2497(2 votes) - Don't Take Risk with Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2005 from Tim OngI once had a patient in his mid-50's who came to see me for a chest pain that was aggravated when he played golf. The pain lasted for just a few minutes and was relieved when he took a rest. In the clinic, we did an electrocardiogram (E.C.G.) for him and discovered that he had some evidence of ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Biological investigation of lichen Usnea Complanata (Mill, Arg) Mot. - by Submitted on May 06, 2005 from RENI CHARLESBiological investigation of lichen Usnea Complanata (Mill, Arg) Mot. C.Reni charles,Lecturer,Department of pharmacy services, Christian medical college, vellore. Lichens are peculiar plants consisting of a fungus and an algae. The biological property particularly Cytotoxic activity was ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Migraine Headache Relief Without Medication - by Based on the discoveries of Albert Einstein and the ancient principles of acupuncture, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) often provides proven results for migraine headache relief. Newcomers who apply this simple process to themselves achieve relief 50% to 80% of the time and, in many cases, ...
Views: 3184 - Cancer Diet: Feasting on the Four Food Groups - A Mesothelioma Patient's Guide to Nutrition - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2005 from Maggie KayAt some point during our childhood we have all been told to eat our vegetables. Forcing down tasteless green beans and brussels sprouts were supposed to make us taller and stronger. Well, so it is for mesothelioma patients. Diet is often an overlooked subject for cancer patients, but eating the ...
Views: 1978 - Follicular Unit Extraction vs. Older Methods of Hair Transplantation - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2004 from Tammy CorbettPunch grafts, scalp reductions, scalp extensions… In the past, as the names of these earlier procedures indicate, undergoing a hair transplant was a painfully unpleasant process. Men with receding hairlines and balding scalps often resorted to the unnatural-looking, and often ridiculed, toupee ...
Views: 2806(1 vote) - Are All Dementias Alzheimer’s? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2004 from Michael RayelI’m surprised when some patients and caregivers confuse dementia and Alzheimer’s as one and the same. Each time a family member is suffering from memory loss, the conclusion is always Alzheimer’s. Is it reasonable to label all dementias as Alzheimer’s? As a clinician, my answer to queries is ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - PAIN MANAGEMENT WITH PULSED ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD (PEMF) TREATMENT - by William Pawluk, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine
March 2003
The issue of pain treatment is an extremely urgent health and socio-economic problem. Pain, in acute, recurrent and chronic forms, is prevalent across age, cultural background, and sex, and ...
Views: 9449(1 vote) - FIBROMYALGIA - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2003 from sharon ostalecki, PhDHow does one respond when they hear the term fibromyalgia? A large percent of people will say, "Fibro - what", but for eight to ten percent of the population, it means pain and uncertainty. Fibromyalgia has been around for a centuries. In fact, it has been written that Cleopatra suffered with ...
Views: 4006(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 ...
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