Avian Flu: Are We All Sitting Ducks?Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few months, you've heard the buzz: bird flu, avian flu, pandemic. Heck, even Ted Koppel admitted he's been doing outside reading on the Flu's origi...
Ostomy Supplies and ProductsFinding the right ostomy system is crucial for your health, confidence and product wear-time. You can spend months in research and still remain uncertain about the choices you made. Ostomy Software o...
How to Cure SnoringSnoring is not just a nuisance. It has lot of ramifications like a sleepless partner, unhappy marital life, hypertension, sleepiness during day, loss of productivity, high blood pressure, stroke, weaker immune system etc. the sleepiness during day is generally because either the person is awakened by his own snoring noise or the partner wakes up due to jostling by the partner.
The Truth about HaemophiliaYou are working with young people...one of them cuts himself. It's only a small cut but he is a haemophiliac...what happens now? What is haemophilia? Haemophilia is a condition in which one or more o...
The Demonization Of Genital HerpesThose of us who have so-called "genital herpes" are caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand we are ostracized by the minority of the population (about 40%) who don’t currently have herpes...
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Why Everyone Needs A Blood Test For HerpesI have herpes, don’t you? You don't? Are you sure? I wouldn't be so sure if I were you. Unless you have had a recent type-specific blood test to test for the presence of herpes simplex antibodies you...
Caution And Prevention Of CholeraCholera is a disease which affects the small intestine and is caused by bacterium vibrio cholera. It is an acute diarrhea illness which causes lots of problem to your entire system. Sometimes the sym...
A Brief Overview of the Criteria For Diagnosing Adults with AutismCurrently, there is no one single medical test that will definitively diagnose audlts with autism. Instead, the diagnosis is made on the basis of observable characteristics of the individual. Here is...
Health Benefits Of Foot MassageMassage of any kind is relaxing and promotes a feeling of calmness. To many health practitioners, in fact, foot massage has been known to be good for health and well-being. Foot massage is common thr...
Warning Signs Of AsthmaWhat are some of the early warning signs of Asthma Early Warning Signs of Asthma can help head off an attack. Early warning signs could be experienced prior to your start of an asthma episode. Shoul...
The Battle of BulimiaIn a world where a person’s worth tends to be measured by appearance, it is little wonder that we have so many young women falling into the trap of eating disorders. This obsession with achieving the...
Coping with NarcolepsyAre you one of those people who can drop off to sleep anywhere? Do you find that you are going to sleep at inappropriate times? Are you constantly fighting to stay awake during the day despite having...
The 8 Most Common AllergiesIt seems that almost everyone we meet suffers from an allergy of some kind or knows of someone who does - perhaps it is because of the amount of chemicals we use in this modern era - perhaps it is that m...
How To Treat CandidaCandida is naturally occurring yeast found in the body and its overgrowth has been found to be a frequent complication or even a causative factor in many of today’s illnesses. Treatment is available ...
How Do You Know If You Have CandidaCandida overgrowth has been found to be a frequent complication or even a causative factor in many of today’s illnesses. Treatment is available but diagnosis has to come first. Yeast is normally foun...
Traumatic Brain InjuryTraumatic brain injury is a head injury that results from sudden trauma which causes brain cell destruction or degeneration. Types of head injury include contusions or bruising of the brain and intracranial hemorrhage or heavy bleeding in the skull. This could be caused by a closed head injury such as being hit on the head with a blunt object or penetrating head injury or when an object penetrates through the skull damaging brain tissues.
E Cosmetic Dentistry 101The objective of cosmetic dentistry, which is elective dental work, is to improve the appearance of the teeth and to enhance one’s smile. Cosmetic dentistry does not contribute to the health of the t...
The Ethics Of A Life-Long Herpes InfectionFrom day one my own personal life-long herpes infection has presented me with several ethical challenges. It has challenged me on the question of who to tell and when. It has challenged me on the iss...
Tips To Stop Snoring For GoodIf you, or someone that you know, suffers from nighttime snoring they are likely to experience a restless night's sleep whether or not they realize it. In addition, their family may also be sufferin...
5 Steps to Staying Mentally Sharp and Preventing Alzheimer's DiseaseIf you want to stay sharp and in control of your life well into your golden years, there are proactive methods to achieving the mental alertness you need. More and more research is pointing to the f...
Does The Place You Live Affects Your Wellness?During the course of your growing up years, you lived wherever your parents chose to live. You didn’t give any thought to the health implications of the location your parents chose, or if they had ch...
Work/Life Balance: Forming Healthy HabitsA habit is an action or series of actions that we perform in a subconscious manner. We don't have to consciously think about doing these things, they seem to happen on their own. Habits can be good o...
Toxic Mold SymptomsToxic mold symptoms are often overlooked or misdiagnosed by doctors owing to their likeness to flu and other illnesses. Recent years have witnessed a rise in the cases of toxic mold-related illnesses across the U.S. Toxic mold, which is often caused by leaky pipes or badly sealed windows, can swarm a house, office, or an apartment within weeks. It is odorless and breeds in poorly lit and damp conditions, making it hard to detect without professional help. Unless the source of toxic mold is removed, symptoms can get progressively worse and eventually lead to grave illnesses.
Thick ToenailsThick toenails are often assumed to be caused by the growth of fungus under the toenails and in the toenail itself. In many cases, this assumption is correct, however there are other things that will make a toenail look thick and distorted – injury to the root of the nail can do it temporarily, while severe or repeated injury can permanently distort a nail. People who engage in sports such as soccer can experience this kind of damage.
Glue Ear - All You Need To KnowGlue ear is a term used to describe glue-like fluid in the middle ear. It is a common condition affecting seven out of ten children at some stage in their life. Glue ear causes hearing loss and sometimes earache. Speech and developmental delay are always common problems. Treatment is usually unnecessary, as most glue ears will resolve on their own. If it persists, surgical correction may be necessary.
Gastroenteritis In ChildrenGastroenteritis is a common condition in children. It is often caused by viruses, however, bacteria, parasites and other microbes are sometimes responsible. The aim of treatment is to prevent dehydration, therefore, fluid intake should always be encouraged. Medicines should not be given to stop diarrhea.
Gallstones - All You Need To KnowGallstones are common. They affect one in every three women and one in every seven men. There are many types of gallstones. Problems which they can cause include biliary colic, cholecystitis, jaundice, pancreatitis and so on. Surgery is the preferred treatment of choice. Medicine has no curative role in the treatment of gallstone-related diseases.
Angina - What Is It?Angina or heart pain is a painful or uncomfortable feeling in the chest. It occurs as a result of narrowing of the coronary arteries caused by Atheroma. Tests may be necessary if you have angina pain. Certain population groups are at a higher risk of getting angina.
Equine ChiropractorsTo describe what an equine chiropractor is, you would have to try to understand that root word of the two. Equine originated from a Latin word equnus or equus that means horse, while chiropractor is a heath care professional that deals with the coordination of the brain and the nervous system through the spinal cord and the vertebrae. Together it simply means chiropractors for horses. The best place to find an equine chiropractor for your horse is to check with other horse owners or go to the Internet and search for "equine chiropractors." There are several sites listed that give lots of good information and also list seminars and classes available. A reliable source is the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association. If you go to their web site, you’ll find lots of informative articles, as well as certification courses for veterinarians and chiropractors.