Pradeep Chauhan
Peter Sams is a health and beauty expert. He writes on alternative health and skin care and have contributed lot of articles on ayurveda. His articles have been published in many publications.
He has gained an expert authors status from many reputed author΄s society. He is also an active member of many social networks. His articles on home remedies are renowned worldwide and read by millions of visitors.
He is also a member of authors community of Ayushveda.com - World's Largest Ayurveda Encyclopedia. You can checkout more of his work on Beauty Makeup Tips and Herbal Remedies. He also has a keen interest in Technology Reviews and has a blog on Mobile Phone Reviews.
He has gained an expert authors status from many reputed author΄s society. He is also an active member of many social networks. His articles on home remedies are renowned worldwide and read by millions of visitors.
He is also a member of authors community of Ayushveda.com - World's Largest Ayurveda Encyclopedia. You can checkout more of his work on Beauty Makeup Tips and Herbal Remedies. He also has a keen interest in Technology Reviews and has a blog on Mobile Phone Reviews.
Articles by Pradeep Chauhan
July 14, 2008
Benign positional vertigo (BPV)—or simply vertigo—is a disorder of the inner ear. You feel a sudden sensation of movement or spinning when you move your head or hold it in a certain position. The inner ear is located within your skull and consists of the cochlea, a chamber shaped like a ...
July 14, 2008
Shingles is a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus (varicella-zoster virus, or VZV). This same virus causes the childhood illness chickenpox. The chickenpox virus (varicella) remains in a dormant state in the body in the root of nerves that control sensation. In about 1 out of 5 people, the virus...
July 14, 2008
Mosteiro dos Jerσnimos- Regarded as Lisbon´s most important landmark, the construction of this stunning monastery began in 1502 and was completed before the end of the century. The Mosteiro dos Jerσnimos thankfully managed to survive the great earthquake in 1755, unlike most of the city. It wa...
July 14, 2008
Manish Malhotra is the most famous designer in Indian Fashion Industry as well as Film Industry. Manish turned the concept of fashion designing in the Bollywood when he designed the costumes for the beautiful Juhi Chawla for the film.
Malhotra's first fashion show in November 1999 was eagerly awa...
July 14, 2008
Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. It's name is a bit of a confusion as it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the red ring that can appear on an infected person's skin. Ringworm is also calle...
July 14, 2008
Sunburn is a burn to the skin produced by overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. The symptoms of sunburn are: Red skin that is painful and hot to touch, mild dizziness and tiredness. The skin damage is often permanent and can have serious long-term health effects, including skin ca...
July 14, 2008
Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the fifth most common in women in the U.S. It occurs nearly twice as often in men as women, but rarely develops before age 50. It is two to three times more common in heavy smokers than in non-smokers. People who have chronic pancreatitis...
July 14, 2008
Generally, shingles heal well and problems are few. However, on occasion, the blisters can become infected with bacteria, causing cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin. If this occurs, the area will become reddened, warm, firm, and tender. You might notice red streaks forming around the woun...
July 14, 2008
Tendons themselves are cords of tough, fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to bones. Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. The condition may also involve the tendon sheath, usually close to where the tendon goes into the muscle. Tendons are generally healthy structures that appear g...
July 14, 2008
Shingles is a very painful and often debilitating condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. After an episode of chickenpox the virus lies dormant, sometimes for years, and then reactivates itself causing first sensitivity and then pain in the area served ...
July 14, 2008
A skin tag is a common, acquired benign skin growth that looks like a small piece of hanging skin. Skin tags are often described as bits of skin- or flesh-colored tissue that projects from the surrounding skin from a small, narrow stalk. They typically occur in characteristic locations including the...
July 12, 2008
Energy Drinks
We see them advertised all over the place. These are also freely available anywhere; from the food stores to your local supermarkets. The energy drinks also claim some absurd claims which become pretty hard to believe, at times. The fact of the matter is not every energy drink is th...
July 12, 2008
Calf Muscles
Calf muscles are usually difficult to develop, as daily walking toughens them, making it hard for them to grow. However, with regular exercise, you can build strong calves and legs. For this, it is essential for you to practice the movements correctly. If you follow this on a regular...
July 12, 2008
Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea is a Chinese Tea, which is also referred to as the semi-green tea. It lies somewhere between the green and black tea in oxidation and has a taste much similar to green tea. Oolong tea is fermented, unlike green tea, but the process is halted just before the leaves start chan...
July 12, 2008
With growing stress and hectic routine of life, it has become increasingly necessary to have a healthy diet. Keeping healthy is very important to sustain in the rat race of the contemporary world. This can be achieved by preparing a healthy grocery list, while you go for shopping. This way you will ...
July 12, 2008
Congestive heart failure (CHF), congestive cardiac failure (CCF) or just heart failure, is a condition that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the heart to fill with blood or pump a sufficient amount of blood through the body. It is not to be co...
July 12, 2008
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercising ...
July 12, 2008
Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) implies injury to the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from ancient Greek hepar (ηπαρ) or hepato- (ηπατο-), meaning liver, and suffix -itis, meaning "inflammat...
July 12, 2008
A hiccup or hiccough (normally pronounced "HICK-up" IPA: /ˈhɪkəp/; hiccough is an archaic and now disused spelling), is the spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm that repeat several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs causes the epiglottis to close, cre...
July 12, 2008
Diarrhea
Come summertime and diarrhea becomes the most common problem to affect adults and children alike. The ailment can be described as frequent passage of stools, in a watery form. Known by the name of ´loose motions´ too, diarrhea can easily lead to severe dehydration and if not ...
July 12, 2008
Stuffy Nose
Come winter time and most of the people fall prey to the problem of cough and cold. Amongst all the symptoms of the ailment, the most irritating one is that of a stuffy nose. You are not able to breathe properly and sleeping becomes like a torture. More often than not, a stuffy nose i...
July 12, 2008
Hyperthyroidism is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in overproduction and thus an excess of circulating free thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both. The term is also often used more loosely to describe any syndrome of excess thyroid hormone...
July 12, 2008
Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone. It usually is a primary process in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. It can also be secondary, that is lack of thyroid hormone secretion due to the failure of either ad...
July 12, 2008
Toothache Relief
One of the worst pains that a person can experience is a toothache. It is referred to any soreness, discomfort or pain within or around a tooth, with symptoms like irritation, swelling, reddening, etc. One of the major reasons of toothache comprises of an infection, with some cha...
July 12, 2008
Wrist and metacarpal injuries are more common in contact sports, racquet sports, and gymnastics. The wrist represents one of the most complicated regions of the musculoskeletal anatomy. It is comprised of 15 bones, 27 articular surfaces, and an elaborate system of ligaments that maintain these bones...
July 12, 2008
Hypertension, referred to as high blood pressure, HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. It was previously referred to as nonarterial hypertension[citation needed], but in current usage, the word "hypertension"[citation needed] without a qualifier nor...
July 11, 2008
Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor of Hindi cinema. He gained popularity in India in the 1970s as an action hero and over the decades of his career which have since spanned numerous film genres, he has become one of the most prominent figures in the history of Indian cinema.
Son of well kno...
July 11, 2008
A bruise, also called a contusion or ecchymosis, is an injury to biological tissue in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue. It is usually caused by blunt impact. Bruises often induce pain but are not normally dangerous. Sometimes bruises can be seriou...
July 11, 2008
Carrier oils can be used for much more than just diluting your essential oils! The natural skin softening, moisturising and nourishing qualities of Quinessence Carrier oils can be used to soften wrinkles, increase elasticity and help balance an uneven complexion.
Vegetable and carrier oils have ...
July 11, 2008
Food or small objects can cause choking if they get caught in your throat and block your airway. This keeps oxygen from getting to your lungs and brain. If your brain goes without oxygen for more than four minutes, you could have brain damage or die.
If a person is clutching his or her throat wit...
July 11, 2008
Fibromyalgia is a form of arthritis characterize by pain in muscles, ligaments etc and exuberant fatigues. It mainly affects the soft tissues, tendons and ligaments and is non-inflammatory. Studies show that Fibromyalgia is chronic in nature and develops due to accumulation of toxins in muscles th...
July 11, 2008
Women with diabetes who are pregnant or breast-feeding need the same nutrition as pregnant or breast-feeding women who do not have diabetes. Pregnant women need extra calcium, iron, protein, and folic acid. During the second and third trimester, you also need about 300 calories per day more than you...
July 11, 2008
Gallstones are solid lumps or stones that form in the gallbladder or bile duct. They are formed when some of the chemicals stored in the gallbladder harden into a mass.
About one in three women and one in five men have gallstones by the age of 75. Some people get just one large stone; others may ...
July 11, 2008
Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or ibuprofen, or infection with bacteria such as ...
July 11, 2008
Have you ever had the "stomach flu?" What you probably had was gastroenteritis - not a type of flu at all. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Viral gastroenteritis is the second most common illness in the U.S. It spreads throu...
July 11, 2008
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only minimal signs or symptoms from HSV-1 or HSV-2 infection. When signs do occur, they typically appear ...
July 11, 2008
Head lice are parasitic wingless insects. They live on people's heads and feed on their blood. An adult is called a louse and is about the size of a sesame seed. The eggs, called nits, are even smaller - almost like a dandruff flake. Lice and nits are easiest to detect at the neckline and behind the...
July 11, 2008
Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the esophagus and irritate it.
You may feel a...
July 11, 2008
Graves' disease is a thyroid-specific autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies to the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR), leading to hyperthyroidism, or an abnormally strong release of hormones from the thyroid gland. Normally, the release of thyroid hormones is mediated by th...
July 11, 2008
Impairments in hearing can happen in either frequency or intensity, or both. Hearing loss severity is based on how well a person can hear the frequencies or intensities most often associated with speech. Severity can be described as mild, moderate, severe, or profound. The term "deaf" is sometimes...
July 11, 2008
Hypnosis therapy is like aspirin -- it is a "technique" which many people believe in, but a technique that is not fully understood. Many people view hypnosis therapy with suspicion and distrust. Hypnotherapy can allow you to escape from typical patterns of response and behavior to achieve greater fl...
July 11, 2008
Brighten your morning.
Wake up at the same time, and bathe yourself in sunlight. It enables your circadian rhythms, which are governed by your body´s "master clock" in the hypothalamus gland, to stay in sync with the 24-hour day. In the absence of light, your body´s sleep-wake cycle w...
July 11, 2008
Well it should, however you probably think it will never happen to you. In the US one in every 2 men and one in every 3 women will be diagnosed with some form of Cancer and the Canadian statistics are very similar. Cancer is not the only disease that we should be concerned about in today's environme...
July 11, 2008
Most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are home but not paying attention. The most dangerous potential poisons are medicines, cleaning products, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, pesticides, furniture polish, gasoline, kerosene and lamp oil. Be especially vigilant when there is a change ...
July 11, 2008
Epilepsy is a recurrent seizure disorder caused by abnormal electrical discharges from brain cells, often in the cerebral cortex. It is not a distinct disease, it is a group of disorders for which recurrent seizures are the main symptom. Different forms of epilepsy are either secondary to a particul...
July 11, 2008
Syphilis is caused by a spirochete, Treponema pallidum. A spirochete is a thin spiral- or coil-shaped bacterium that enters the body through the mucous membranes or breaks in the skin. In 90% of cases, the spirochete is transmitted by sexual contact. Transmission by blood transfusion is possible but...
July 11, 2008
A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked tooth, infected dental pulp, jaw disease, or e...
July 11, 2008
The appearance of cellulite is called orange peel or cottage cheese because of the dimpled effect it has on the skin. But what is it exactly? Cellulite refers to fibrous tissue and subcutaneous fat that causes these dimples in the skin. Toxins and fats that build up in the body compose a huge part o...
July 11, 2008
Whiplash is a relatively common injury that occurs to a person's neck following a sudden acceleration-deceleration force, most commonly from motor vehicle accidents. The term "whiplash" was first used in 1928. The term "railway spine" was used to describe a similar condition that was common in perso...
July 11, 2008
Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus (the womb) and the single most common indication for hysterectomy.
Uterine fibroids can be present, but be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of all women and cause significant morbidity (disease), inc...
July 09, 2008
A very controversial and sensitive issue for many, deciding to have an abortion can be extremely difficult. An abortion is a way to end an unwanted pregnancy. The majority of abortions occur during the first 12-weeks of a pregnancy. Those that occur later in a pregnancy are most often for medical re...
July 09, 2008
Acne is not just a problem for teens but it can also affect many adults as well. It is very ornery to know which acne product to choose. Acne occurs when secretions put out by the sebaceous glands become clogged. These glands are situated in hair follicles of the skin. They generally serve to lubric...
July 09, 2008
Saltiness in mouth is one of the most common and ignored phenomenon in the world. Though it is not that big a problem, it can be annoying; if ignored. The condition involves constant salty taste in mouth. People suffering from the problem overlook it, as they do not know the reasons and causes for i...
July 09, 2008
Lemon detox diet
Lemon detox diet is one of the most popular diet plans in the market today. More and more people are turning towards this new recipe that promises the essential cleansing of the body and also aids in weight loss. It helps the body in getting rid of accumulated toxins as well as ...
July 09, 2008
Straight hair has become increasingly popular, perhaps because it is finally achievable even for the curliest heads with hotter than ever flat irons and turbo-charged blow dryers. You'll need the right equipment (listed below), before you get started, but straight hair is easy to achieve in your own...
July 09, 2008
Anyone want to stay young in any age. Regular exercise tones your body muscles, reduce body fat, fight disease and relieve depression, tension and stress. Eat well and exercise regularly and within a few months and you will be able to see some results. Your muscles will be stronger, your joints and ...
July 09, 2008
Alopecia areata (AA) is a non-scarring, inflammatory, hair loss disease that is seen in men, women and children. This condition is commonly manifested by patchy areas of hair loss on the scalp and other body areas. In severe cases, alopecia areata can progress to complete loss of all body hair. Wh...
July 09, 2008
Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. Once it starts, there is no effective medical therapy, so appendicitis is considered a medical emergency. When treated promptly, most patients recover without difficulty. If treatment is delayed, the appendix can burst, causing infection and even de...
July 09, 2008
Urticaria, commonly referred to as hives, is the most frequent dermatologic disorder seen in the ED. It appears as raised, well-circumscribed areas of erythema and edema involving the dermis and epidermis that are very pruritic. Urticaria may be acute (lasting less than 6 wk) or chronic (lasting mor...
July 09, 2008
Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine and resulting in acute diarrhea. The inflammation is caused most often by infection with certain viruses, less often by bacteria or their toxins, parasites, or adverse reaction to...
July 09, 2008
Neem is a fast-growing tree that can reach a height of 15-20 m (about 50-65 feet), rarely to 35-40 m (115-131 ft.). It is evergreen but under severe drought it may shed most or nearly all of its leaves. The branches are wide spread. The fairly dense crown is roundish or oval and may reach the diamet...
July 09, 2008
As head of one of India's most venerated family businesses, Tata, 69, has unique stature. The Tata Group, which is one of India's largest conglomerates, includes India's largest software house, one of its most prestigious hotel chains (the Taj), and sprawling steelmaking operations, as well as leadi...
July 09, 2008
Did you know that about twelve million Americans have one tattoo! A tattoo is a design made on the skin by a process of pricking and ingraining an indelible pigment. The design is made on the skin with a temporary dye such as henna or ink. "The word tattoo comes from the Tahitian "tatu" which means ...
July 09, 2008
A rash is a general term for a change in the color, or texture of area of your skin. Rashes can have a number of causes, including allergies, irritants, or illness. To help determine the cause of the rash, your health care provider will look at the rash and take into account other symptoms you might...
July 09, 2008
An umbilical hernia is a protrusion of the gut under the skin of the navel. There are two very different forms in children and adults. In children, there is a hole between the muscle layers of the abdomen where the arteries and veins that passed down the umbilical cord from the mother entered the ba...
July 09, 2008
Vegetarian diet could enable arthritis patients to protect themselves against heart attacks and strokes, a research has suggested. Rheumatoid arthritis can afflict people of any age, being more common in women than men. The condition, which is distinct from the more common osteoarthritis, is caused ...
July 09, 2008
Arthritis
Arthritis is basically a medical condition in which an individual suffers from joints pain. It is caused by damage to the joints and has become quite widespread in the present day world. Many people above 55 years of age are suffering from arthritis today. There are different from of ar...
July 09, 2008
The very first pregnancy in a woman´s life brings various fears to the mind, but the thought of that cute infant, safe in momma´s tummy, vanishes all qualms. And feeling those first movements, made by the tiny creature within, is a great marker of pregnancy. When those movements turn int...
July 09, 2008
Though all babies may seem just the same at their birth, they do have different personality traits. These personality attributes of a child roughly determine his nature, character and approach, after he grows. It is not necessary that the characteristics your child exhibits in the nascent stage will...
July 09, 2008
Store shelves are overflowing with mints, mouthwashes and other products designed to help people combat and prevent bad breath. Yet these products help control bad breath (halitosis) only temporarily.
Certain foods, health conditions and habits are among the causes of bad breath. In many cases, y...
July 09, 2008
Ectopic pregnancy is not a normal pregnancy. In normal pregnancy, the sperms reach the egg in the fallopian tube, where fertilization occurs and then, this fertilized egg travels on to reach the uterus and implants itself there to complete the gestation period. However, in ectopic pregnancy, the fer...
July 09, 2008
All of us are aware of the word ´stress´ and even have a personal view of what it actually is. For employed people, it means work overload, deadlines and pressures. For school going kids, it means having to cover too much syllabus, in too less time. Like this, each and every person has a...
July 09, 2008
Homemade Facial Mask
Looking good is one of the prerequisites of feeling good and vice versa. However, many-a-times, enhancing your outer appearance can also make you feel good on the inside too. Loitering in the house, looking extremely shabby, is hardly going to do anything to lift up your spir...
July 09, 2008
Strep Throat
A strep throat is basically an infection of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is caused by bacteria and at times, infects the tonsils as well. Though it can affect anyone, school children are more prone to strep throat. Moreover, people who smoke or live in damp and crowded...
July 08, 2008
Black mambas are one of Africa´s most dangerous and feared snakes. Nothing is truer when you are standing in front of big black mamba hissing loudly, mouth gaping, striking rapidly in your direction. But are all the frightening stories about black mambas true? I don´t think so. On the Af...
July 08, 2008
The Bugatti Veyron is a car built around an engine. Essentially, Bugatti made the decision to blow the doors off the supercar world by creating a 1,000-horsepower engine. Everything else follows from that resolution.
The exotic two-passenger Bugatti Veyron is powered by a four-turbocharged, 8-lit...
July 08, 2008
Dehydration (hypohydration) is the removal of water (hydro in ancient Greek) from an object. In Physiologic terms, it entails a relative deficiency of water molecules in relation to other dissolved solutes. Dehydration, thus, is slightly different from hypovolemia, which defines water deficiency o...
July 08, 2008
Dizziness is one area where doctors and patients fail to see eye to eye. People are seen by multiple specialists and end up with different opinions. You may have the impression that no one is listening to or cares about your problem. After a while you wonder if you're imagining things. Characteris...
July 08, 2008
A drug allergy is a faulty immune system reaction to a drug. It's typically the same process that occurs when people have allergic reactions to pollen, insect venom, animal dander or peanuts. Like many other allergies, a drug allergy can cause a range of responses from a mild rash to life-threatenin...
July 08, 2008
Ear problems are often caused by an infection. However, other conditions may also cause ear pain or discomfort. Follow this chart for more information about ear problems.
The most common causes of this are infection. The ear is made up of three separate parts each performing a different function....
July 08, 2008
Food poisoning is an illness caused by eating foods that have harmful organisms in them. These harmful germs can include bacteria, parasites, and viruses. They are mostly found in raw meat, chicken, fish, and eggs, but can spread to any type of food. They can also grow on food that is left out on co...
July 08, 2008
The gradual hearing loss that occurs as you age (presbycusis) is a common condition. An estimated one-quarter of Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 and around three-quarters of those older than 75 have some degree of hearing loss.
Sound and the ear
Sound consists of vibrations of air in t...
July 08, 2008
Pneumonia can be an extremely serious condition. In the very old, the very young, or people with compromised immune systems, it can be deadly. In an otherwise healthy person pneumonia is less serious, but it still requires that you take special care of yourself to avoid the possible complications th...
July 08, 2008
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that causes skin cells to grow too quickly. In psoriasis, patches of red, thickened skin with silvery scales develop, usually on the elbows, knees, scalp, and trunk. These areas can be itchy and painful. The areas usually involved are the elbows, knees, and the sk...
July 08, 2008
Earthworms, considered to be farmers´ friends, can do oodles of good to your small kitchen or flower garden too. They consume dead organic matter and convert it into rich humus, aiding growth of healthy plants. Apart from that, their burrowing activity keeps the soil structure open, which prov...
July 08, 2008
Hypothermia describes a state in which the body´s mechanism for temperature regulation is overwhelmed in the face of a cold stressor. Hypothermia is classified as accidental or intentional, primary or secondary, and by the degree of hypothermia. Accidental hypothermia generally results from un...
July 08, 2008
Latex is a milky fluid produced by rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis). Using different methods, latex can be processed into a variety of products, such as gloves and balloons. During manufacturing, chemicals are added to increase the speed of curing (vulcanization) and to protect the rubber from oxyg...
July 08, 2008
Oral thrush is an infection of yeast fungus, Candida albicans, in the mucous membranes of the mouth. Strictly speaking, thrush is only a temporary candida infection in the oral cavity of babies. However, we have for this purpose expanded the term to include candida infections occurring in the mout...
July 08, 2008
Peripheral nerves are a collection of nerve fibers that originate from many different kinds of neurons. Motor fibers originate from motor neurons that are located in the spinal cord. Sensory axons originate from neurons that are located outside the spinal cord in large clusters called ganglia. The g...
July 08, 2008
Pneumonia is a lung disease that can be caused by a variety of viruses, bacteria, and sometimes fungi. Pneumococcal pneumonia is an infection in the lungs caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. S. pneumoniae, also called pneumococcus, can infect the upper respiratory tracts of adults...
July 08, 2008
Natural latex rubber (NLR) is the cloudy, white sap exuded from beneath the bark of the rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Synthetic latex is made from petroleum, acetylene, coal, natural gas or oil. Both natural and synthetic latex can cause allergic reactions, but since both are caused by a react...
July 08, 2008
Night eating syndrome is not the same as binge eating disorder, although individuals with night eating syndrome are often binge eaters. People with binge-eating disorder eat large amounts of food at different times of day, while those with night eating syndrome eat the majority of their food at nigh...
July 08, 2008
Oral candidiasis is an infection of yeast fungi of the genus Candida on the mucous membranes of the mouth. It is frequently caused by Candida albicans, or less commonly by Candida glabrata or Candida tropicalis. Oral thrush may refers to candidiasis in the mouths of babies, while if occurring in t...
July 08, 2008
Peripheral neuropathy is disorder of nerve(s) apart from the brain and spinal cord. Patients with peripheral neuropathy may have tingling, numbness, unusual sensations, weakness, or burning pain.
Peripheral nerves also send sensory information back to the brain and spinal cord, such as a message ...
July 08, 2008
Dehydration
Dehydration can be defined as the condition in which the body experiences excessive loss of water. Usually experienced in the summer time, the most probable causes of dehydration include vomiting, diarrhea, blood loss and malnutrition. Apart from that, you can also get dehydrated if ...
July 08, 2008
Also known as nocturnal sleep-related eating disorder or NS-RED, night eating disorder is not an eating problem strictly speaking. It is known as a sleep disorder type that enables people to eat while seemingly asleep. While sleeping, they could eat while in bed, or in some cases, roaming around the...
July 08, 2008
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by an abnormally low level of blood sugar (glucose), your body's main energy source.Hypoglycemia is commonly associated with diabetes. However, a wide variety of conditions, many of them rare, can cause low blood sugar in people without diabe...
July 08, 2008
There are a range of bacteria that may cause an infection leading to 'typical pneumonia' including Streptococcus pneumoniae which causes pneumococcal pneumonia. This is the most common cause of pneumonia. Viruses can also be a source of infection including influenza - or flu. An infection with a bac...
July 06, 2008
Skin toners are necessary for all skin types. Skin toners helps to improve blood circulation to the skin surface and gives the skin the glow that is associated with its good health. You can also make a natural skin toner at home. Tomato juice is a good skin toner.
How to choose best toning produc...
July 07, 2008
There are a number of plants that grow towards sun. This activity of plants, to bend towards light, is known as phototropism. Usually, the upper portion of the plant i.e. the stem and the leaves look for a sunny spot and try to reach out. For instance, sunflower follows the path of the sun across th...
July 07, 2008
Shakespeare produced most of his known work between 1590 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the sixteenth century. Next he wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, including Hamlet, King Lear, and Ma...
July 07, 2008
Bodybuilding Exercises
Bodybuilding workout is something that should not be taken lightly at all under any circumstance. This is because if while doing right kind of bodybuilding exercise can nicely tone up the muscles and make you fit, one wrong move could even cost you heavily for life. Moreove...
July 07, 2008
Endometriosis is a problem affecting a woman's uterus - the place where a baby grows when she's pregnant. Endometriosis is when the kind of tissue that normally lines the uterus grows somewhere else. It can grow on the ovaries, behind the uterus or on the bowels or bladder. Rarely, it grows in other...
July 07, 2008
The prostate gland, which is normally about the size and shape of a walnut, wraps around the urethra between the pubic bone and the rectum, below the bladder. In the early stage of prostate enlargement, the bladder muscle becomes thicker and forces urine through the narrowed urethra by contracting m...
July 07, 2008
Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder that is characterized by recurrent unprovoked seizures.[1][2] These seizures are transient signs and/or symptoms due to abnormal, excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain.[3] About 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy at any one ...
July 07, 2008
Fibroids are the most common non-cancerous tumors in women of childbearing age. Fibroids are made of muscle cells and other tissues that grow in and around the wall of the uterus, or womb. The cause of fibroids is unknown. Risk factors include being African-American or being overweight.
Fibroids ...
July 07, 2008
Fibromyalgia makes you feel tired and causes muscle pain and "tender points." Tender points are places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched. People with fibromyalgia may have other symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches, and problems with ...
July 07, 2008
Fish oil
Fish oil has always been known to contain omega 3 fatty acids, which are quite beneficial for people suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, bipolar disorder and cancer. In effect, fish oil has become an important part of people´s life as a ...
July 07, 2008
Food poisoning is a common, yet distressing and sometimes life-threatening problem for millions of people in the U.S., and throughout the world. People infected with foodborne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and blood...
July 07, 2008
Influenza (say: in-floo-en-zah) is also called the flu. It's an infection that causes fever, chills, cough, body aches, headaches, and sometimes earaches or sinus problems. The flu is caused by the influenza virus (say: vy-rus). A virus is a microorganism (say: my-croh-or-gah-nih-zum), which means...
July 07, 2008
Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease created by a buildup of uric acid. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This p...
July 07, 2008
Hiccups are sudden, involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle. As the muscle contracts repeatedly, the opening between your vocal cords snaps shut to check the inflow of air and makes the hiccup sound. Irritation of the nerves that extend from the neck to the chest can cause hiccups.
A hic...
July 07, 2008
Bleaching Creams
Brown spots, melasma, freckles. These are all words to describe areas of the skin that are pigmented due to sun exposure, medications, or genetics. Bleaching products are used to suppress pigmentation in order to lighten hyperpigmented areas. The three best ingredients being use...
July 07, 2008
Windows
Windows form one of the most important aspects of a house. Not only do they provide your house with proper ventilation, but also ensure adequacy of natural lighting. In fact, there must be enough windows in your house to let you get along the day, without turning on any artificial lightin...
July 07, 2008
Friendship
Home Staging is brushing up of your existing house. It is about creating the best impression with whatever kind of home you have got. Home Staging makes your house look better and bigger. For getting your own residence staged, you could get the services of professional home stagers. Or...
July 07, 2008
Hyperventilation is rapid or deep breathing, usually caused by anxiety or panic. This overbreathing, as it is sometimes called, may actually leave you feeling breathless. When you breathe, you inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide. Excessive breathing may lead to low levels of carbon dioxide in yo...
July 07, 2008
Low blood sugar or hypoglycemia (usually a blood sugar level of less than 4 mmol/L) can happen when diabetes medicine (pills or insulin), food, and exercise are out of balance. Low blood sugar can be mild, moderate, or severe. These tips will help you to prevent and treat low blood sugar.
In m...
July 07, 2008
When a toenail is ingrown, the nail is curved downward and grows into the skin, usually at the nail borders (the sides of the nail). This "digging in" of the nail irritates the skin, often creating pain, redness, swelling, and warmth in the toe.
If an ingrown nail causes a break in the skin, b...
July 07, 2008
A condition resulting from excessive intake of iron. Iron poisoning generally only occurs when too many iron supplements are taken - most cases involves children accidentally eating too many iron tablets. Iron poisoning can cause gastrointestinal ulcers, vomiting, diarrhea, liver damage and abdomina...
July 07, 2008
Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a common fungal infection that affects the skin of the inner thighs, buttocks and genitals. The fungus that causes jock itch thrives in warm, moist areas. As a result, it causes an itchy, red, often ring-shaped rash in these warm, moist areas of the body.
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July 07, 2008
Headache is one of the most common ailments affecting thousands of people every day. Migraine alone directly affects about 12% of the population. The symptoms and pain associated with the various types of headache can be difficult for your doctor to recognize. This makes it hard to pin point exactly...
July 07, 2008
Preterm Labor
Preterm labor is also known as premature labor. Normally, preterm labor occurs when you begin to experience regular contractions or cervical dilation before the 37 weeks of pregnancy are complete. For a normal delivery, the baby is required to stay in the mother´s womb for 38 ...
July 07, 2008
Stress
Stress is one of the worst things to affect the life of an individual. Though it does no bodily harm directly, it can wreak havoc with your psychological makeup. Apart from that, stress is a cause of some of the fatal physical ailments, like high blood pressure, heart attack and cardiac ar...
July 07, 2008
Natural Sugar
Table sugar provides you almost nil nutritional value and adds empty calories to the plate. Recognizing this fact, more and more people are turning away from table sugar and going towards other sweeteners. At the same time, even artificial sweeteners have been found to have a number...
July 07, 2008
Fatigue: A condition characterized by a lessened capacity for work and reduced efficiency of accomplishment, usually accompanied by a feeling of weariness and tiredness. Fatigue can be acute and come on suddenly or chronic and persist.
Considerations:
Fatigue is different from drowsiness . In ...
July 06, 2008
Sebaceous hyperplasia is the term used for enlarged sebaceous glands seen on the forehead or cheeks of the middle-aged and elderly. Sebaceous hyperplasia appears as small yellow bumps up to 3 mm in diameter. Close inspection reveals a central hair follicle surrounded by yellowish lobules. There are ...
July 06, 2008
An ulcer is an open sore that forms when the lining of the gut is corroded by acidic digestive juices. Peptic ulcers can form in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcers), duodenum (the first part of the small bowel or intestine) or the esophagus (gullet or swallowing tube). Peptic ulcers are quite...
July 06, 2008
Ritu Beri is one of the top Indian fashion designers who have been continuously serving Indian fashion industry with her feminine and funky designer apparels. She is one such shining star of our country. This young talented woman fashion designer Ritu Beri enrolled herself in the national Institute ...
July 04, 2008
Chronic pelvic pain refers to pain in the region between your hips, below your bellybutton. In order to be considered chronic, the pain must last for at least six months or longer.
What are possible causes of chronic pelvic pain?
Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a problem with the lining of the...
July 04, 2008
A cold sore is a small blister that is reddish or purple. They are usually on the outer edge of the lip, on just one side. Cold sores can appear one at a time or in little bunches, and they are sometimes filled with fluid. They usually crust over and form a scab before they go away. They last a we...
July 04, 2008
Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. It is the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Colorectal cancer causes 655,000 deaths worldwide per...
July 04, 2008
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a condition in which the heart's function as a pump to deliver oxygen rich blood to the body is inadequate to meet the body's needs. Congestive heart failure can be caused by:
Diseases that weaken the heart muscle,
Diseases that cause stiffening of the heart...
July 04, 2008
Conjunctivitis, commonly known as pinkeye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the clear membrane that covers the white part of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids.
While pinkeye can sometimes be alarming because it may make the eyes extremely red and can spread rapidly, it's a fairly...
July 04, 2008
Constipation, costiveness, or irregularity, is a condition of the digestive system in which a person (or animal) experiences hard feces that are difficult to expell. This usually happens because the colon absorbs too much water from the food. If the food moves through the GI tract too slowly, the co...
July 04, 2008
Endometriosis (pronounced "en-doh-mee-tree-oh-sis") is where cells like the ones found in the womb lining (endometrium) grow on organs outside the womb. These go through the same monthly changes as the womb lining itself, sometimes swelling and bleeding into the body cavity. This bleeding can cause ...
July 04, 2008
Graves Disease: Graves' disease is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting 13 million people and targeting women seven times as often as ... more about Graves Disease.
Graves Disease: A form of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroxine which results in vari...
July 04, 2008
The fundamental definition of anorexia is simply the loss of appetite. One of the more common traditional treatments of anorexia is mixing a drink made from a handful of the seeds of caraway and hops. This is especially recommended for the loss of appetite following a serious debilitating illness. O...
July 04, 2008
The primary purpose of a concealer is to offset the natural shadows that occur under the eyes and, in more elaborate makeup applications, to highlight certain areas of the face such as the center of the nose, forehead, top of the cheekbones, or center of the chin.
The under-eye area needs conceal...
July 04, 2008
Complexion refers to the natural color and appearance of the skin of a person. Human skin color can range from black to pinkish white. In pinkish white complexion the skin color is actually colorless, showing pink color of the blood in the skin. On average, women have slightly lighter skin than men....
July 04, 2008
Lipstick should enhance the beauty of the lips and not appear like a red gash at the opening of the mouth. Always apply lipstick with a lipstick brush. Draw the outer line with the brush or with a lip pencil and then fill in the colour with a lipstick. A darker colour should be used to define the ...
July 04, 2008
Crohn's disease (also known as regional enteritis) is a chronic, episodic, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and is generally classified as an autoimmune disease. Crohn's disease can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus as a result, the symptoms of Crohn's disease vary am...
July 05, 2008
Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. In 1%2% of cases, the condition can spread to the entire scalp...
July 04, 2008
The evaluation of abdominal pain requires an understanding of the possible mechanisms responsible for pain, a broad differential of common causes, and recognition of typical patterns and clinical presentations. All patients do not have classic presentations. Thus, unusual causes of abdominal pain mu...
July 04, 2008
Adrenal fatigue is a label applied to a collection of nonspecific symptoms, such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances and digestive problems. The term often shows up in popular health books and on alternative medicine Web sites, but it isn't an accepted medical diagnosis.
Cause...
July 04, 2008
Intoxication affects the way consent works in first aid and emergency medical situations. In all cases (intoxicated or not), victims of a medical emergency must give permission for a rescuer to help. It's required for the victim to understand the necessity of medical treatment before agreeing to any...
July 04, 2008
Angina pectoris is a phrase that comes from Latin and translates as 'tight chest'.People with angina experience pain in the centre of the chest. The chest can feel constricted and tight, but the pain can also be oppressive, as if something is crushing your chest.
Angina pectoris is the medical te...
July 04, 2008
Asthma is a chronic disease that causes the airways - the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs - to become sore and swollen. In the United States, about 20 million people have asthma. Nearly 9 million of them are children. Children have smaller airways than adults, which makes asthma especi...
July 04, 2008
Bulimia nervosa is known as bulimia asnd it is a type of eating disorder. Some people have bulimia, but eats a lot of food in a short amount of time known as bingeing and then tries to prevent weight gain by purging. Bulimia nervosa such as eating binges followed by feelings of guilt, humiliation,a...
July 04, 2008
Chlamydia is sexually transmitted diseases. It's most common in women and men under age 25. Chlamydia, if not treated, then it may cause serious problems in men, women, and neonates of infected mothers. The Centers for this disease control and prevention estimates that more than 3 million people ea...
July 04, 2008
A lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible. Damage to the mucosal surface of the small intestine is caused by an immunologically toxic reaction to the ingestion of gluten and interferes with the absorption of nutrients. Celiac Disease (CD) is ...
July 04, 2008
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of several names given to a poorly understood, variably debilitating disorder of uncertain causation. CFS is thought, based on a 1999 study, to affect approximately 4 per 1,000 adults in the United States.[1] For unknown reasons, CFS occurs more often in women t...
July 04, 2008
Causes of Dehydration
Dehydration is caused by a variety of reasons. Some causes include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, excessive sweating, or overeating. However, the most common cause is simply lack of fluid intake. Because thirst is not always a symptom of dehydration, it's vital to drink plenty o...
July 04, 2008
What is chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Healthy kidneys remove waste from your blood. The waste then leaves your body in your urine. The kidneys also help control blood pressure and make red blood cells.
When the kidneys are damaged, they cannot remove waste from the blood as well as they should. ...
July 05, 2008
Canker sores are also called aphthous (af-thus) ulcers. They are sores inside the mouth. You may have canker sores on the inside of your lips and cheeks, or on your gums or tongue. It is common to have more than one. They are painful but are not harmful. Usually, canker sores heal in 2 weeks. You ...
July 05, 2008
Croup is a group of respiratory diseases that often affects infants and children under age 6. It is characterized by a barking cough; a whistling, obstructive sound (stridor) as the child breathes in; and hoarseness due to obstruction in the region of the larynx. It may be mild, moderate or severe, ...
July 05, 2008
Ear infections are the most common illnesses in babies and young children. Most often, the infection affects the middle ear and is called otitis media. The tubes inside the ears become clogged with fluid and mucus. This can affect hearing, because sound cannot get through all that fluid.
Causes o...
July 05, 2008
Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Factors that can cause eczema include other diseases, irritating substances, allergies and your genetic makeup. Eczema is not contag...
July 05, 2008
Eyebrow plucking is an art. There is skill, patience and creativity involved in it. Eyebrow Plucking can make your eyes look larger and give your face a clean, polished look. Eyebrow plucking should ideally be timed just before hitting the sack as the sleep time that follows allows any subsequent re...
July 05, 2008
Capital: Kathmandu
Language: Nepali (official) & 20 other languages divided into numerous dialects. Derived from Sanskrit, Nepali is related to the Indian language, Hindi, and is spoken by about 90 percent of the population in either native or second language fluency. Many Nepalese in government ...
July 05, 2008
Proteins play a major role in ensuring your health well being. There are innumerable functions of proteins in the body. Well, the primary functions of proteins include building and repairing of body tissues, regulation of body processes and formation of enzymes and hormones.
Enzymes are protein...
July 05, 2008
Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high blood pressure, and people working or exercisin...
July 05, 2008
Sunburn is the damaging effect on the skin of the ultraviolet (UV) light contained in sunlight. With too much exposure to UV light, your skin overheats and becomes red and painful, and may later peel or blister.
Home Remedies for Sunburn
Put the ice-pack on your burn and leave it on for 5 seco...
July 05, 2008
A cyst is a closed sac having a distinct membrane and division on the nearby tissue. They may contain air, fluids, or semi-solid material. A collection of pus is called an abscess, not a cyst. Once formed, the cyst could go away by itself or will have to be removed using surgery.
Symptoms of Cyst...
July 05, 2008
Dehydration (hypohydration) is the removal of water (hydro in ancient Greek) from an object. In Physiologic terms, it entails a relative deficiency of water molecules in relation to other dissolved solutes. Dehydration, thus, is slightly different from hypovolemia, which defines water deficiency onl...
July 05, 2008
Diarrhea means that you have loose, watery stools more than three times in one day. You may also have cramps, bloating, nausea and an urgent need to have a bowel movement.
Causes of diarrhea include bacteria, viruses or parasites, certain medicines, food intolerances and diseases that affect the ...
July 05, 2008
Diverticulitis is a common digestive disease particularly found in the large intestine. Diverticulitis develops from diverticulosis, which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) on the outside of the colon. Diverticulitis results if one of these diverticula becomes inflamed.
What are the...
July 05, 2008
Apply blush to your face to resemble the natural glow of your cheeks and watch the compliments flow in. A hint of makeup blush
and you can look fresher and prettier. The trick lies in choosing the right blush color and learning how to apply blush correctly. But often blush remains the most misused...
July 05, 2008
Hair are one of essential part of women personality. A women with rough and dry hair is called uncaring and ugly women. So keep an eye on you hair regularly. Here are some great and useful tips, which can be used at home.
Washing
Hair tends to be weak when it's wet, so be careful while washing...
July 05, 2008
Many different terms are often used to describe what is collectively known as dizziness. Common descriptions include words such as lightheaded, floating, woozy, giddy, confused, helpless or fuzzy. Vertigo, disequilibrium and pre-syncope are the terms in use by most doctors. Dizziness is sometimes a ...
July 05, 2008
Loss of appetite, appetite loss, no appetite, lose of appetite, poor appetite or lack of appetite can be due to a variety of factors. Loss of appetite, poor appetite or lack of appetite may not only be due to a physical condition or disorder, but it may be linked also to a mental, emotional, or spir...
July 03, 2008
Foods to avoid in anti-aging diet
First, you should decrease the intake of saturated fats. American Heart Association recommends that fat should not to exceed 30 percent of your total energy. For a real anti-aging nutrition the number is about 10 percent. That means that for protein it is better ...
July 03, 2008
Juicy and sweet, with a soft, buttery yet somewhat grainy texture, the white to cream-colored flesh of pears was once referred to as the "gift of the gods".
Pear is a very delicious fruit that is quite closely related to apples and quinces. The skin of the fruit can be yellow, green, brown or r...
July 03, 2008
Sugarcane
Sugarcane is a form of grass that belongs to Poaceae family. It is native to the regions of the Old World, ranging from warm temperate ones to tropical ones. Sugarcanes have a stout, jointed and fibrous stalk, which can measure 2 to 6 meters in height. They are rich in sugar and today, ...
July 03, 2008
Back Pain
Back pain is a common complaint. Four out of five people in the United States will experience low back pain at least once during their lives. It's one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work. On the bright side, you can prevent most back pain. If prevention fails...
July 03, 2008
If you think you've sustained a broken wrist or a broken hand, seek prompt medical attention. It's important to treat a broken wrist or broken hand as soon as possible. Otherwise, the bones may not heal in proper alignment, which can affect your ability to perform everyday activities, such as gras...
July 03, 2008
The best option that you have for finding cheap dentures is joining a discount dental plan. These discount plans are not insurance in any way, shape or form. They simply provide discounts on dental care in exchange for paying a fee to join and paying cash at the time of your appointment. No insura...
July 03, 2008
Eating Habbits in Children
Children need to develop good eating habits early in life. Overweight is the most common nutrition problem among American children today, nearly tripling over the past 30 years. Twenty-five to fifty percent of today´s children will become over-weight or obese adul...
July 03, 2008
Dysentery is an infection which is often considered as symptoms to other disease rather than a disease itself. It is a digestion problem and usually is considered intestinal problem that causes dehydration and mucous or blood in stool. In extreme cases it may lead to bloody Diarrhea besides the usua...
July 03, 2008
Ear infections are among the most common illnesses of early childhood. Three out of four children have had at least one ear infection by age 3, according to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. The medical term for middle ear infections is otitis media. Otitis refers...
July 03, 2008
Ergonomics is the scientific discipline concerned with designing according to the human needs, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance. The field is also called human engineering, and human fa...
July 03, 2008
History---The Apple is a fruit of the temperate zones and only reaches perfection in their cooler regions. It is a fruit of long descent and in the Swiss lake-dwellings small apples have been found, completely charred but still showing the seed-valves and the grain of the flesh. It exists in its wil...
July 03, 2008
Sleep is one of the best ways through which your body feels relaxed and rejuvenates itself. In fact, a good night´s sleep can help you feel refreshed and revitalized after the most hectic and busy day in office. However, these days we see almost every second person, especially the ones who are...
July 03, 2008
Corns
Corns can be described as painful build-ups of the skin, usually noticed either on the soles of the feet or over the joints of the toes. They are mainly the result of wearing shoes that fit too tight, which leads to excessive pressure on a particular area and results in a build-up. Though c...
July 03, 2008
Diaper Rash
When you have a new baby the nurses probably put on the first diaper and maybe even change a diaper or two before you are given the opportunity to go at it on your own. Many first time parents sit in the hospital room with their new baby and just look at each other when it is time to ...
July 03, 2008
Accessories are some things that can add style to even the simplest of clothes. Even a pair of simple jeans can look sexy if you wear them with a nice, broad-buckled belt. Same goes for scarves too. A colorful scarf can make the dullest of shirts or coats look awesome. At the same time, it can als...
July 03, 2008
Sprained Ankle
Whether you've suffered an urban injury running to catch the bus or a rural plight exploring a hiking trail, the RICE method--Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate-—will get you up and moving again. Follow these helpful steps to help heal your sprained ankle. A sprained ankle is a com...
July 03, 2008
Man dressing for interview is challenging because that's the day when you wish to make a good impression on the boss. This calls for the need to have the perfect interview clothes for men. Any western men formalwear will not be suitable for the day. You need to match everything and make a good combi...
July 03, 2008
Meditation is a discipline in which one attempts to get beyond the conditioned, "thinking" mind into a deeper state of relaxation or awareness. It often involves turning attention to a single point of reference. Meditation is recognized as a component of almost all religions, and has been practiced ...
July 03, 2008
Migraine is a form of headache associated with vascular contraction. It makes patient hypersensitive and is identified by throbbing pain either in one-side of headache or in whole. It is caused by contraction in blood vessels and other chemical changes in brain. Migraine headaches hit most of the pe...
July 03, 2008
Located in the Heart of Red River Valley, Paris was founded in 1839 and became the Lamar County seat in 1844. Paris became incorporated in 1845 and has grown to play a major role in Texas economy within Northeast Texas. Paris received recognition in 1998 for being named "Best Small Town in Texas" by...
July 03, 2008
Pasta doesn´t always need a tomato or cream base though. Take your cue from the Italians and make the most of the Mediterranean´s aubergines, courgettes, peppers and basil. Toss choice vegetables together with your favourite pasta shape, plenty of extra virgin olive oil and a grating of ...
July 03, 2008
Bhagat Singh was an Indian freedom fighter, considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. For this reason, he is often referred to as Shaheed Bhagat Singh (the word shaheed means "martyr").Born to a family which had earlier been involved in revolut...
July 03, 2008
Stomach ulcer can be described as small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract of an individual. Though there can be different type of stomach ulcers, the most common one is duodenal ulcer. It usually occurs within the first 12 inches of small intestine, beyond the stomach. Another type of ulc...
July 03, 2008
Cleaning House
No matter how much time you spend on cleaning you house, the dust comes back the very next day and all your efforts seem to have gone down the drain. Apart from the outdoor sources, there are many indoor sources of house dust as well, like skin particles, human hair, cloth fibers, ...
July 02, 2008
Quadriplegia : is when a person has a spinal cord injury above the first thoracic vertebra, paralysis usually affects the cervical spinal nerves resulting in paralysis of all four limbs. In addition to the arms and legs being paralyzed, the abdominal and chest muscles will also be affected resulting...
July 02, 2008
The term shin splints is a common misnomer in sports medicine. It does not imply a specific diagnosis, rather it is the symptom of pain over the front of the tibia bone. The pain from shin splints can be due to either problems of the muscles, the bone, or the attachment of the muscle to the bone. ...
July 02, 2008
Sinuses are a part of the upper respiratory system. Adults and older children have four groups of sinus cavities (maxillary, ethmoid, frontal, and sphenoid) located within the bones surrounding the nose. Very young children have small sinus passages and cavities rather than fully formed sinuses. U...
July 02, 2008
Staphylococcus aureus (which is occasionally given the nickname golden staph) is a bacterium, frequently living on the skin or in the nose of a healthy person, that can cause illnesses ranging from minor skin infections (such as pimples, boils, and cellulitis) and abscesses, to life-threatening dise...
July 02, 2008
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It has often been called "the great imitator" because so many of the signs and symptoms are indistinguishable from those of other diseases.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the b...
July 02, 2008
No single cause has been found for ulcers. However, it is now clear that an ulcer is the end result of an imbalance between digestive fluids in the stomach and duodenum. Ulcers can be caused by:
Infection with a type of bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
Why do people get ulcers?...
July 02, 2008
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during your childbearing years. Also called fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas, uterine fibroids aren't associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer.
Uterine fibroids are the most ...
July 02, 2008
West Nile Virus has spread rapidly across North America, affecting thousands of birds, horses, and humans, since it was discovered in the Western hemisphere. WNV swept from the New York City region in 1999 to almost all of the continental U.S., 7 Canadian provinces, and throughout Mexico and parts o...
July 02, 2008
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder as well as a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond dieting and the signs of anorexia can be hard to interpret and understand. A person with anorexia symptoms might initially start dieting to lose weight. With anorexic people losing we...
July 02, 2008
Assam belongs to the Seven Sisters Region of Southeast Asia, which consists of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. A part of the rich north eastern legacy of India, the beutiful land of Assam consists of magnificent hills and valleys and mighty rivers like the Brahm...
July 02, 2008
Info on the Atkins Diet to give you a basic understanding about how the diet works, including descriptions of the Atkins phases, food lists, pros and cons, and comparisons with other popular low-carb diets, such as the South Beach Diet.
The Atkins Diet is a system that enables our body to lose we...
July 02, 2008
Autism is a disorder that is usually first diagnosed in early childhood. Children with autism might have problems talking with you, or they might not look you in the eye when you talk to them. They may have to line up their pencils before they can pay attention, or they may say the same sentence aga...
July 02, 2008
Bipolar Disorder, earlier known as Manic Depressive Disorder, is a common psychological illness that can disrupt one´s life severely, leading to chaotic behavior and even suicide. Affecting nearly one per cent of the population, people suffering from this disease are often highly creative and...
July 02, 2008
Common causes of blisters include friction and burns. If the blister isn't too painful, do everything possible to keep it intact. Unbroken skin over a blister provides a natural barrier to bacteria and decreases the risk of infection. Cover a small blister with an adhesive bandage, and cover a large...
July 02, 2008
A burn is damage to your body's tissues caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, sunlight or radiation. Scalds from hot liquids and steam, building fires and flammable liquids and gases are the most common causes of burns.
Eyes, particularly the cornea (the clear window of tissue on the front of t...
July 02, 2008
You will be happy to know that you are not the only one out there who wants to tone and shape their butt and thighs. How often, though, is it that you start a butt and thigh toning program only to find this troublesome area actually grows instead of shrinks! This situation has a tendency to put peop...
July 02, 2008
Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani (28 December 1932, - 6 July 2002), (also known as Dhirubhai Gujarati: was an Indian rags-to-riches business tycoon who founded Reliance Industries in Mumbai with his cousin. Many people consider Ambani's phenomenal rise to be an example of crony capitalism and the result...
July 02, 2008
When you are awake at night and asleep during the day, your body does not receive powerful biological cues from the amount of light in the environment. These cues are necessary to regulate the circadian rhythms that control your sleep/wake cycle. This causes difficulty in falling asleep and getting ...
July 02, 2008
The term lifestyle was originally coined by Austrian psychologist Alfred Adler in 1929. The current broader sense of the word dates from 1961. In sociology, a lifestyle is the way a person lives. A lifestyle is a characteristic bundle of behaviors that makes sense to both others and oneself in a g...
July 02, 2008
Night terrors may sound like something that requires professional help , they are actually normal and fairly common in children. Experts say they occur during the deepest part of the sleep cycle, about an hour or two after the child falls asleep.
Nightmares are scary dreams. Most children have th...
July 02, 2008
Reactive Arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in response to a bacterial or viral infection elsewhere in the body. At times, the joint inflammation may be accompanied by red eyes (conjunctivitis) & rash. The immune system reacts aberrantly to the infection in the gastrointestinal, urinary ...
July 02, 2008
Shimla the"Queen of Hill Stations." Situated in the north-West Himalayas, Shimla the summer capital of India before independence is now the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla derives its name from "Shyamala";- the goddess Kali, whose temple existed in the dense forest that covered Jakhu Hill in the...
July 02, 2008
Why is it important to be safe in the water?
Fish are able to live and breathe under water, but people need air to breathe. People drown when too much water gets into their lungs. When that happens, the lungs can't carry enough oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body. Drowning is the second ...
July 02, 2008
Carrot and Raisin Salad
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 large), 3/4 cup chopped celery, 1/3 cup raisins, 1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 3/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise,1/2 teaspoon, Dijon-style mustard, 1-2 teaspoons sugar, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 6 lettuce leaves. Preparation: Combin...
June 30, 2008
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, a state in Southern India. This popular South Indian dance form is a 20th century reconstruction of Cathir, the art of temple dancers. Cathir in turn, is derived from ancient dance forms. The word Bharata, some believe, signifies...
June 30, 2008
The first battle of Panipat took place in northern India, and marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery. In 1526, the forces of Zahir al-Din Muhammad Babur, the ruler of Kabul and of Timurid descent, defeated the ...
June 30, 2008
A genetic disease or disorder is any disease that is caused by an abnormality in an individual's genome. The abnormality can range from minuscule to major -- from a discrete mutation in a single base in the DNA of a single gene to a gross chromosome abnormality involving the addition or subtraction ...
July 01, 2008
Sweet corn (Zea mays var. rugosa), also called sweetcorn, sugar corn, or simply corn, is a variety of maize with a high sugar content. Sweet corn is the result of a naturally-occurring recessive mutation in the genes which control conversion of sugar to starch inside the endosperm of the corn kernel...
July 01, 2008
There are as many reasons for becoming vegetarian as there are vegetarians; it's a highly personal and individual decision to make. But in a survey conducted on behalf of The Vegetarian Society the majority of people said that they gave up meat and fish because they did not morally approve of killin...
July 01, 2008
The larynx is the upper portion of the trachea (pronounced TRAY-keeuh), or windpipe. When a person breathes in, air passes into the nose or mouth. It then travels down the trachea into the lungs. The larynx also contains the vocal cords, used in making sounds. When air passes over the vocal cords, i...
July 01, 2008
Mumps is a relatively mild viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Typically, mumps is characterized by a painful swelling of both cheeks. In some cases, the swelling may occur in only one cheek, or there may be no swelling at all. The word "mumps" comes from an ...
July 01, 2008
Rajiv Gandhi, born in 1944, served as the Prime Minister of India from 1984 to 1989. The first son of Indira and Feroze Gandhi, Rajiv attended Cambridge University, where he met and married Sonia. He was not a man of any unusual academic achievements or other distinctions, and appears to have had fe...
July 01, 2008
The relationship between religion and science takes many forms as the two fields are both broad. They employ different methods and address sometimes different questions. The scientific method relies on an objective approach to measure, calculate, and describe the natural/physical/material universe...
July 01, 2008
A skin tag, also known as an achrochordon, is a benign growth of skin that is connected to the body by a short stalk. Skin tags are found most commonly on the armpits, neck, and groin. Skin tags are small, soft, flesh-colored growths that protrude from your skin. They are generally harmless. Skin ...
July 01, 2008
Anxiety
Is a normal reaction to stress. It helps one deal with tense situations in the office, study harder for an exam, keep focused on an important speech. In general, it helps one cope.
Panic Attacks
Are sudden surges of overwhelming fear that that comes without warning and without any ...
July 01, 2008
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer affects one in eight women during their lives. Breast cancer kills more women in the United States than any cancer except lung cancer. No one knows why some women get breast cancer, but there are a number of risk factor
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the c...
July 01, 2008
When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you're not getting enough air. Sometimes mild breathing problems are from a stuffy nose or hard exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease.
Dif...
July 01, 2008
What is yeast?
Yeast is a fungus scientifically referred to as Candida. The specific type of fungus most commonly responsible for vaginitis is Candida albicans. Yeast is commonly present on normal human skin and in areas of moisture, such as the mouth and vagina. In fact, it is estimated that bet...
July 01, 2008
In medicine, chest pain is a symptom of a number of serious conditions and is generally considered a medical emergency, unless the patient is a known angina pectoris sufferer and the symptoms are familiar (appearing at exertion and resolving at rest, known as "stable angina"). When the chest pain is...
July 01, 2008
Chopping vegetables, angling for trout, falling during an athletic activity — there's practically no end to the ways you can hurt your wrists. In fact, hand pain and wrist pain are among the most common musculoskeletal complaints that doctors see.
Hand and Wrist Pain in Bicyclists
Mounta...
July 01, 2008
Most people will experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Neck pain can be acute, meaning it lasts a few hours to a few weeks, or it can be chronic. Neck pain that lasts several weeks or longer is considered chronic neck pain.
The neck (cervical spine) is composed of vertebrae that begi...
July 01, 2008
Throat Cancer
Recently, you've noticed a pale lump inside your mouth that doesn't seem to be healing. It's not like anything you've seen before. What you may have encountered is an early sign of oral or throat (oropharyngeal) cancer.
Cancer that forms in tissues of the pharynx (the hollow tube...
July 01, 2008
Malaria
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite that's transmitted by mosquitoes. The illness results in recurrent attacks of chills and fever, and it can be deadly.
Estimate your risk of being exposed to malaria. You can find out from the Destinations section of this website i...
July 01, 2008
Tetanus is a serious bacterial disease that leads to stiffness of your jaw muscles and other muscles. It can cause severe muscle spasms, make breathing difficult and, ultimately, threaten your life.A cut, puncture wound, laceration or other wound can lead to a tetanus infection and toxin production ...
July 01, 2008
Joint Damage
Information on arthritis and joint protection. Prevent further joint damage and pain by using proper arthritis joint protection techniques. Pratice good body mechanics and consider regular range of motion movement and exercise. The use of assistive devices, bracing and splinting can ...
July 01, 2008
The fact is most people are deficient in vitamins, minerals and herbs that are important for your body to function properly. Only 9 to 32 percent of Americans eat the recommended three to five servings of vegetables every day. Remember, your skin is the largest organ of your body. It requires proper...
July 01, 2008
The hand is a marvelously complex part of the human anatomy. Every year, however, millions of people experience broken bones within their hands. Because we are so dependent on our hands, even a small loss of function can result in a lifelong disability. A broken hand will often require a visit to a ...
June 29, 2008
Dark eye circles can be effectively diminished somewhat with home remedies. These remedies can be even more effective when combined with products for dark circles. By themselves, home remedies will not be as effective as the latest products developed by scientists and dermatologists - but they're ...
June 29, 2008
Pain in legs, coming on after walking a moderate distance often arises from narrowing of the blood vessels leading to these areas. If the vessel becomes completely blocked, gangrene may result and the toes become dark and cold. This is most frequently seen in cases of uncontrolled diabetes.
The...
June 29, 2008
Moisturizer helps to remove makeup and make the skin smooth, clean and soft. Honey is a good natural moisturizer. Moisturizer are available in the market but you can make it easily at your home. Recipes of moisturizer quick to make and simple in technique.
Companies manufacturing moisturizers inc...
June 29, 2008
Eyeliner comes in pencil or liquid forms. Powder eye liners are also popular which can be applied with an eyeliner brush. Regardless of which type you choose, apply the eyeliner as close to the lash line as possible. Choose an easy to use and apply eyeliner like the pen or brush. For a sophisticat...
June 29, 2008
In monsoons, dense makeup has a risk of being smudged and washed out severely and so light and sheer makeup is more advisable. Use waterproof mascara, transfer-resistant lipsticks and waterproof liners and may even use waterproof foundation, if it is a must for you. Indian girls can put their 'kajal...
June 29, 2008
Man has made some impossible things seem so ordinary these days. Years ago who would have ever thought that within few hours we would be able to cross from one continent to another? Who would have thought that within just a few hours you could skip from once country to another? Today thanks to the...
June 30, 2008
Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands — one of three pairs of salivary glands, located below and in front of your ears. If you or your child contracts mumps, it can cause swelling in one or both parotid glands. Complications of mumps are potentially serious, bu...
June 30, 2008
Acute laryngitis usually results from infection (primarily viral) or excessive use of the voice, an occupational hazard in certain vocations (teaching, public speaking, singing), and occasionally allergy (hay fever). It may also result from leisure-time activities (such as cheering at a sporting e...
June 30, 2008
Metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance are prevalent conditions that are treated by lifestyle adjustments that include weight loss, exercise and dietary modification. Spices such as cinnamon, caper, coriander, fenugreek, garlic and ginger can all help to minimize the effects of these conditions...
June 30, 2008
Multiple Sclerosis(MS)also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata is a chronic, inflammatory, demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). Multiple sclerosis affects neurons, the cells of the brain and spinal cord that carry information, create tho...
June 30, 2008
In the medical dictionary, the term Neuropathy means any kind of nerve disorders. One of the common forms of Juvenile Diabetes Complications, Diabetic neuropathies are a host of nerve disorders that are caused by diabetes. It has been seen that a prolonged effect of diabetes leaves behind fatal ra...
June 30, 2008
Sinuses are hollow air cavities in the skull. There are eight such empty spaces in the human skull. The cavities that become inflamed during attacks of sinusitis are known as the paranasal sinuses. Two of these are located in the forehead and are known as the frontal sinuses. Another two are insid...
June 28, 2008
Canker sores are a type of mouth ulcer. Some of the medical terms used to refer to canker sores are "recurrent minor aphthous ulcers" and "recurrent minor aphthous stomatitis" (thus differentiating canker sores from other forms of aphthous ulcers or aphthous stomatitis). Canker sores are the most ...
June 28, 2008
A cataract is a clouding of the lens in your eye. It affects your vision. Cataracts are very common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all people in the United States either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery
Causes of Cataracts
Cataracts develop from a variety of reasons,...
June 28, 2008
Carpal tunnel syndrome is numbness, tingling and pain in the thumb and fingers of one or both hands. It is caused by pressure on the nerve that passes into the hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome is more common in women than in men. One survey found that it affects 7% of women, compared with 1% of men. T...
June 28, 2008
Chickenpox is an infectious disease caused by the varicella virus. Most cases occur in children under age 15 but older children and adults can get it. It spreads very easily from one child to another.
Symptoms include an uncomfortable, itchy rash, fever and headache. The rash is like blisters and...
June 28, 2008
A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that reduces friction around your joints. When the bursa becomes inflamed (swollen) because the fluid inside is infected or irritated by too much movement, this is called bursitis. It causes pain, swelling and difficulty moving the affected joint.
When the condition ...
June 28, 2008
Cancer (medical term: malignant neoplasm) is a class of diseases in which a group of cells display the traits of uncontrolled growth (growth and division beyond the normal limits), invasion (intrusion on and destruction of adjacent tissues), and sometimes metastasis (spread to other locations in the...
June 28, 2008
Also called: Celiac sprue, Gluten-sensitive enteropathy, Nontropical sprue
If you have celiac disease and eat foods with gluten, your immune system responds by damaging the small intestine. Gluten is a protein in wheat, rye and barley. It is found mainly in foods but may also be in other products...
June 28, 2008
Definition of cervical cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the cervix (the organ connecting the uterus and vagina). It is usually a slow-growing cancer that may not have symptoms but can be found with regular Pap tests (a procedure in which cells are scraped from the cervix and looked at under a...
June 27, 2008
Menopause
Menopause is the absence of menstrual periods for 12 months. The menopausal transition starts with varying menstrual cycle length and ends with the final menstrual period. Perimenopause means "the time around menopause" and is often used to refer to the menopausal transitional period.
...
June 27, 2008
Cord Injury
A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord. The spinal cord is a soft bundle of nerves that extends from the base of the brain to the lower back. It runs through the spinal canal, a tunnel formed by holes in the bones of the spine. The bony spine helps protect the spinal cord....
June 27, 2008
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a group of related disorders characterized by a tendency for recurrent seizures. There are different types of epilepsy and seizures. Epilepsy drugs are prescribed to control seizures, and rarely surgery is necessary if medications are ineffective.
Causes of Epilepsy
Hea...
June 27, 2008
Gastritis
Gastritis is an inflammation, irritation or erosion of the lining of the stomach. It can occur suddenly (acute) or gradually (chronic).
Human Digestive System
The human digestive system is a complex series of organs and glands that processes food. In order to use the food we eat, ...
June 27, 2008
Herbal medicines and natural supplements including natural pain relief, depression relief and hair loss remedies, natural skin care products and menopause relief to name a few.
Natural Supplements for a better YOU - so you can feel better, look better, think clearer, and live free of health pro...
June 27, 2008
The areas of the body most commonly affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy are the feet and legs. Nerve damage in the feet can result in a loss of foot sensation, increasing your risk of foot problems. Injuries and sores on the feet may go unrecognized due to lack of sensation.
Causes of Neu...
June 27, 2008
The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the knee joint.
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain usually...
June 26, 2008
Brain cancer is a disease of the brain where cancer cells (malignant) grow in the brain tissue. Cancer cells grow to form a mass of cancer tissue (tumor) that interferes with brain tissue functions such as muscle control, sensation, memory, and other normal body functions. Tumors composed of cancer ...
June 26, 2008
Allergy is a disorder of the immune system often also referred to as atopy. Allergic reactions occur to environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensitivity and is called type hypersensitivity. It...
June 26, 2008
Asthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to react ...
June 26, 2008
Exercise and eating right are the best ways to lose weight. But many people have tried those methods for years and still can't lose excess weight — weight that can cause serious health problems. For people in this frustrating situation, weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) may be an option....
June 26, 2008
In most cases of foodborne illness (food poisoning), symptoms resemble intestinal flu and last a few hours to several days. But in cases of botulism, or when food poisoning strikes infants, the ill, the elderly, or those with compromised immune systems, life-threatening complications can result.
...
June 26, 2008
Headache is defined as pain in the head that is located above the eyes or the ears, behind the head (occipital), or in the back of the upper neck. Headache, like chest pain or dizziness, has many causes.
Most headaches happen outside the skull, in the nerves, blood vessels, and muscles that cover...
June 26, 2008
A hernia occurs when the contents of a body cavity bulge out of the area where they are normally contained. These contents, usually portions of intestine or abdominal fatty tissue, are enclosed in the thin membrane that naturally lines the inside of the cavity. Although the term hernia can be used f...
June 26, 2008
HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection has now spread to every country in the world and has infected more than 40 million people worldwide as of the end of 2003. More than 1.1 million people in the United States have been infected with HIV. The scourge of HIV has been particularly devastating ...
June 26, 2008
Hypertension can be classified either essential (primary) or secondary. Essential hypertension indicates that no specific medical cause can be found to explain a patient's condition. Secondary hypertension indicates that the high blood pressure is a result of (i.e., secondary to) another condition, ...
June 26, 2008
Just because the name includes the word "plastic" doesn't mean patients who have this surgery end up with a face full of fake stuff. The name isn't taken from the synthetic substance but from the Greek word plastikos, which means to form or mold (and which gives the material plastic its name as we...
June 26, 2008
Going in to the hospital for surgery is a difficult and anxious time for anyone. For some patients having surgery is not a big deal, for others it can be one of the most anxiety provoking experiences they have ever faced. Wherever you may find yourself, there are steps you can take to make this expe...
June 26, 2008
Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when an area of your heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood. Angina may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also may occur in your shoulders, arms, neck, jaw, or back. It can feel like indigestion...
June 26, 2008
Acute renal failure (ARF), also known as acute kidney failure or acute kidney injury, is a rapid loss of renal function due to damage to the kidneys, resulting in retention of nitrogenous (urea and creatinine) and non-nitrogenous waste products that are normally excreted by the kidney. Depending o...
June 26, 2008
Appendicitis (or epityphlitis) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock.[1] Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis...
June 26, 2008
An arrhythmia is a change in the rhythm of your heartbeat. When the heart beats too fast, it's called tachycardia. When it beats too slow, it's called bradycardia. An arrhythmia can also mean that your heart beats irregularly (skips a beat or has an extra beat). At some time or another, most people ...
June 26, 2008
Arthritis (from Greek arthro-, joint + -itis, inflammation; plural: arthritides) is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years.
One type of arthritis, osteoarthritis, is often related to agin...
June 26, 2008
Atrial fibrillation (AF or afib) is a cardiac arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm) that involves the two upper chambers (atria) of the heart. It can often be identified by taking a pulse and observing that the heart beats don't occur at regular intervals, but a conclusive indication of AF is the absen...
June 26, 2008
The avian flu that has affected birds and people in Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, is different from the flu that many people get during the cold-weather months. Poultry — like chickens and turkeys — tend to get infected with the bird flu by migrating waterfowl (like ducks, ge...
June 26, 2008
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the main air passages (bronchi) to your lungs. It causes a cough, shortness of breath and chest tightness. Coughing often brings up yellow or greenish mucus. There are two main types of bronchitis: acute and chronic.
Bronchitis Symptoms
Cough is a common sympto...
June 26, 2008
A bruise is a mark on your skin caused by blood trapped under the surface. It happens when an injury crushes small blood vessels but does not break the skin. Those vessels break open and leak blood under the skin.
Most bruises are not a cause for concern and will go away on their own. Home treatm...
June 26, 2008
Canker sores are small shallow ulcers that appear in the mouth and often make eating and talking uncomfortable. There are two types of canker sores:
1. Simple canker sores. These may appear three or four times a year and last up to a week. They typically occur in people between 10 and 20 years of...
June 26, 2008
What is heart failure?
Heart failure means your heart muscle does not pump as much blood as your body needs. Failure does not mean that your heart has stopped. It means that your heart is not pumping as well as it should. Congestive heart failure can be caused by:
1. Diseases that weaken the h...
June 26, 2008
Macular degeneration is a medical condition predominantly found in elderly adults in which the center of the inner lining of the eye, known as the macula area of the retina, suffers thinning, atrophy, and in some cases, bleeding. This can result in loss of central vision, which entails inability t...
June 26, 2008
Definition of breast cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Knowing the signs and symptoms o...
June 25, 2008
Bone spur is a term used to describe a condition that characterizes the growth of an extra bone on the normal bone. In medical terms, it is known as osteophytes. Bone spur usually takes place on the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees. It is not painful but sometimes causes p...
June 25, 2008
Cloning is considered the great medical breakthrough of our age. As the definition says clones are copies of another human´s look or what he/she likes to eat, but a person´s whole personality is based on the experiences in his/her life and there is no method of cloning that can replace t...
June 25, 2008
Endometriosis is the growth of cells similar to those that form the inside of the uterus (endometrial cells), but in a location outside of the uterus. Endometrial cells are the same cells that are shed each month during menstruation. The cells of endometriosis attach themselves to tissue outside the...
June 25, 2008
Eye Makeup - The first way to start looking your best! Everyone knows how important it is for women to look good, and eye makeup is one way to start looking your best. It is important to know how to apply it, like eyeliner, mascara eye makeup and eye shadow. The eye makeup color is just as importan...
June 25, 2008
Eyes are the windows of the soul. They reveal your confidence and lend individuality to your face. The right eye make up can help in creating magic and getting attention to your eyes. Whether it is the right shade of eye shadow or skillfully applied mascara, the application of eye makeup is critical...
June 25, 2008
The most respected online publication providing information about acne scarring, treatments, and prevention. Our mission is to provide you, our reader, with unbiased, scientifically accurate information about acne scarring of the face, as well as potential treatments. The information published on Ac...
June 25, 2008
The following prepaid debit cards and prepaid credit cards can help you control your spending. A reloadable debit card allows you to only spend up to the amount you have pre-deposited into the account. If you tend to overspend or would like to control your spending then a pre-paid debit card or prep...
June 25, 2008
Symptoms of Gerd
General symptoms of GERD are heartburn, regurgitation and nausea.
Heartburn is a burning sensation in the middle of the chest caused due to nerve stimulation resulting from acid reflux into the esophagus.
Regurgitation is caused due to appearance of small quantities of l...
June 25, 2008
Anyone want to stay young in any age. Regular exercise tones your body muscles, reduce body fat, fight disease and relieve depression, tension and stress. Eat well and exercise regularly and within a few months and you will be able to see some results. Your muscles will be stronger, your joints and ...
June 25, 2008
Every bride spends countless hours searching for the most unique and elegant wedding gown. Before you shop, why not look through the following designers online and give yourself direction. The links below give you access to hundreds of wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, and flower girl dresses.
One...
June 25, 2008
Gene therapy is the insertion of genes into an individual's cells and tissues to treat a disease, and hereditary diseases in which a defective mutant allele is replaced with a functional one. Although the technology is still in its infancy, it has been used with some success. Antisense therapy is no...
June 25, 2008
When it comes to girls, there can nothing be more important for them than their beauty. They are rated as the top most beauty conscious creature on this earth and good hair are certainly a nice addition to their repertoire. That is one of the reasons that there are so many hair care products on the ...
June 25, 2008
Everyone on this earth would be surely interested in the most popular dress styles in prom season? If you are among them and wishing to be the belle of the ball or center of the attraction, you should take a look at some of the newest trendy prom dresses. The prom dress has the same importance as th...
June 25, 2008
Most of the couples would just have a fair and normal wedding with some nice wedding apparels and a classic wedding cake and all is very cute and beautiful, but again, this has to be done in a very unique way i.e. nice and normal. However, you may come across the people, nevertheless, those are a li...
June 25, 2008
The Derma Cleanse system is a powerful, three step program doctor formulated to treat acne from the inside, where acne begins, to the outside, where your symptoms end. If you have any kind of acne, even very severe acne, there is nothing you will find that works better to clear your complexion tha...
June 25, 2008
One of the most common and frustrating problems of teenage comprises of zits. The worst situation comes when you have to go a party the next day and suddenly notice the appearance of a zit on your cheek. Of all the days, it had to be there just before the party. You cannot skip the party, yet you do...
June 25, 2008
Everyone experiences fatigue. The stay-at-home parent regularly spends the whole day cleaning, running errands, shopping and attending to chores. The average office worker gets up in the morning, rushes into traffic and then gets besieged by paperwork, bosses and office stress throughout the whole d...
June 25, 2008
Rajasthan pronunciation is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert), which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with Pakistan. The region borders Pakista...
June 25, 2008
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins just inside the anus. They produce pain if they come out of the anus with a bowel movement because they are constricted. Once they come out, the skin around them and the veins themselves can become inflamed.
Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the anal or...
June 25, 2008
A sore throat is a disease primarily located in the area around the tonsils. It is also known as pharyngitis or tonsillitis.The pharynx is the part of the throat that lies between the mouth and the larynx or voice box. It is associated most commonly with the common cold or influenza. While most sore...
June 25, 2008
Hiccups is a reflex action of the body by which the body protects itself. Hiccups are short, sharp and very sudden breaths of air which happen when our breathing muscles jerks, making us gasp. While inhaling air, the diaphragm, located between the chest and the stomach, goes down and presses the sto...
June 25, 2008
Hemorrhoids are swollen but normally present blood vessels in and around the anus and lower rectum that stretch under pressure, similar to varicose veins in the legs. The increased pressure and swelling may result from straining to move the bowel. Other contributing factors include pregnancy, heredi...
June 25, 2008
Hiccups are also called hiccoughs. They are repeated spasms of the diaphragm. The diaphragm is a big flat muscle that divides your chest from your abdomen (belly). Most hiccups last less than an hour and are not serious. Sometimes hiccups can last hours to days and keep coming back. These hiccups ma...
June 25, 2008
Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. One of the most common forms of eczema is atopic dermatitis (or "atopic eczema"). Approximately 10 percent to 20 percent of the world population is affected by this chronic, relapsing, and very itchy rash at some point during ch...
June 24, 2008
Cervical cancer begins with abnormal changes in the cervical tissue. The risk of developing these abnormal changes has been associated with certain factors, including previous infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), early sexual contact, multiple sexual partners, cigarette smoking, and taking ora...
June 23, 2008
Lubricant - When you increase your mileage all other efforts may fail. It is time for real preventative. There are a variety of lubricants on the market. They are readily available at most running stores. Many people use petroleum jelly because it is inexpensive and easy to find. I don't really li...
June 23, 2008
A simple, at-home treatment - a single light box and the over-the-counter drug melatonin - allows travelers to avoid jet lag by resetting their circadian body clock before crossing several time zones, according to new research being published in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinol...
June 23, 2008
Hay fever has been given many different names such as allergic rhinitis, pollinosis or nasal allergies. You can contract hay fever due to certain air borne dust particles exposed in the environment. These dust particles can be pollen, dander which can cause allergic reaction. Hay fever problem mainl...
June 23, 2008
To run baby a warm bath and put backing soda in the water. Let the baking soda dissolve and let baby soak it the water for about 15 minutes. When you get baby out of the bath let him go without a diaper for about 10-15 minutes to allow the area to dry. Then apply Flanders Ointment and put babies dia...
June 23, 2008
Neuritis is a term that is used to describe the inflammation of nerves and then be it a single nerve or many nerves. When inflammation takes place in the optic nerve, it is known as optic neuritis. It is this optic neuritis that becomes a cause for acute vision loss. When only a single nerve gets in...
June 24, 2008
Menkes disease is caused by a defective gene that regulates the metabolism of copper in the body. The disease primarily affects male infants. Copper accumulates at abnormally low levels in the liver and brain, but at higher than normal levels in the kidney and intestinal lining. Affected infants may...
June 24, 2008
Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy. The disease can often be diagnosed by looking at a victim's hair, which appears to be bo...
June 24, 2008
Menopause in women however cannot be defined simply as the permanent "stopping of the monthly periods", because in reality what is happening to the uterus is quite secondary to the process. For medical reasons, the uterus is sometimes surgically removed (hysterectomy) in a younger woman, and after t...
June 24, 2008
The ovaries are two small organs that are part of the female reproductive system. Eggs mature inside the ovaries. In women of childbearing age, one ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube every month, where it may be fertilised with sperm. If it's not fertilised, the egg passes into the womb (...
June 24, 2008
Menopause occurs in three major stages. The whole process of menopause can take 15 years or longer, depending on your age and family history. The first stage of menopause is known as perimenopause. The first signs of menopause are irregular periods and spotting due to fluctuating hormone levels in y...
June 24, 2008
Cervical cancer symptoms often go unnoticed because they mimic so many other ailments. Many women pass these symptoms off as PMS or ovulation pains. Many times, however, cervical cancer has no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they usually do not appear until the cancer is more advanced. This doe...
June 24, 2008
Vitiligo is also known as 'leucoderma'. In India, it is called 'safed kod' or 'safed dag' and is considered as a social stigma. Vitiligo is appearance of single or multiple depigmented patches on any part of the body. These patches gradually increase in size & cause lot of psychological stress in ...
June 24, 2008
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The disease has been around for thousands of years. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population. It affects both races and all ages. It is an acquired progressive disorder in wh...
June 24, 2008
Genital warts are warts that are located near or in the genital areas. In a female, that means on or near the vulva (the outside genital area), vagina, cervix, or anus. In a male, that means near or on the penis, scrotum, or anus. Warts appear as bumps or growths. They can be flat or raised, single ...
June 23, 2008
Avian flu is caused due to the H5N1 virus which is transmitted from the saliva, fecal matter of the birds. The disease is highly contagious and causes death of birds and poultry population. The virus is lethal and assumes the proportion of pandemic, which can wipe out the entire population of birds ...
June 23, 2008
Less than half of the patients said they realized they were having a transient ischemic attack when the symptoms started. But even those who suspected TIA weren't quicker to seek medical attention. Almost all of the patients (96%) recalled their first impressions of their symptoms. Of those patients...
June 23, 2008
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, giving it its name. The disease is most prevalent in Central and West Africa, but an outbreak occurred also in the United States in 2003. Monkeypox can be difficult to distingui...
June 23, 2008
Inflammation of the middle ear is an infection caused by a germ (bacterium). It is very common among children. The middle ear is an air-filled hollow between the eardrum and the inner ear. The Eustachian tube - an air channel between the middle ear and the nose - usually ensures that the middle ear ...
June 23, 2008
Monkeypox is a rare smallpox-like disease that occurs primarily in the rain forest countries of central and west Africa. The disease was discovered in laboratory monkeys in 1958. Studies of animals in Africa later found evidence of orthopoxvirus infection in a number of African rodents. The virus ha...
June 23, 2008
Middle ear infection is an infection that occurs behind the eardrum, in the middle part of the ear. While it can happen in people of all ages, it mainly affects children. The medical term for middle ear infection is otitis media. Middle ear infection is the most common childhood illness treated by p...
June 23, 2008
To stop the pain of ear infections, put a cup of salt in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes. Use coarse salt and dump it into a thick sock. The sock is to prevent burns. Apply the sock to the painful ear and it draws fluid out of the ear. Get a washcloth full of hot water and wring it out. Hold this o...
June 23, 2008
A hiccup is a muscle spasm of the diaphram muscle, which seperates the lungs from your stomach. The muscle goes into a spasm and forces the air out of the lungs, creating a hiccup. The best way to stop the spasm is to totally relax your body. Take a deep inhale, hold it for a few seconds and blow ou...
June 23, 2008
Freckles are among the many signs of photo aging. Photo aging occurs when excessive sun exposure speeds the skin's natural aging process. Sunlight also causes freckles already present to become darker. Dark skin that appears during pregnancy or while on birth control pills is called melasma, or the ...
June 23, 2008
Malaria is an infection of the blood that is carried from person to person by mosquitoes. The disease has been recognized for thousands of years and once was found almost everywhere except in the most northern areas of the world. Malaria has been wiped out in North America, Western Europe, and Russi...
June 23, 2008
Medication or no, your first response to angina should be to sit down and relax, says Dr. Ouyang. If you're having an arterial spasm, it will subside in a minute or two and release its grip on your artery. If clogged arteries are to blame, relief upon resting may suggest that whatever you were doing...
June 23, 2008
Herbal wraps are easy to make. Create your own, similar to the ones offered at the expensive spas, by using 1 cup corn oil, 1/2 cup grapefruit juice and 2 teaspoons of dried thyme. Combine the ingredients and work the mixture into the thigh, hip and butt areas. Cover the areas with a plastic wra...
June 23, 2008
Hookworm infection begins when the worm is in the larval stage. It penetrates the skin and migrates during its life cycle through the liver and the lungs, and it attaches to the mucosa of the small intestine where it matures. Hookworms deplete the body of nutrients, and a major effect is severe chro...
June 23, 2008
Heat stroke is the condition that happens when the body creates or takes in more heat then it can let out. Generally this condition is due to excessive exposure to a heat that the body cannot tolerate. Our body is equipped with heat-regulating mechanisms, that are constantly trying to regulate the t...
June 23, 2008
Split ends in the hair are the most common hair problem that every woman faces. Trichoptlosis or split ends occur when the protective cuticle is stripped away from the ends of the hair. Split ends are more common when the hair is dry or brittle. Excessive dying or vigorous brushing can cause split e...
June 21, 2008
Bipolar disorder occurs in both men and women. About 5.7 million people in the United States have the disorder. There is no racial group that is more afflicted by this disease. Because of the extreme and risky behavior that goes with bipolar disorder, it is very important that the disorder be identi...
June 21, 2008
During the seventies women used to burn off the split ends. You need not do this. All you need to do is to cut them off using a pair of scissors. You do not have to visit a saloon to cut them off; you can do it at home itself. To get rid of split ends, take a small section of your hair and carefully...
June 21, 2008
Diarrhea is a common illness very often affecting people of all ages. Initially diarrhea is an acute illness, but it might transmute into a chronic condition. Diarrhea means defecation of more than 200 grams per day and appears when fluids are not absorbed by the colon because food passes through to...
June 21, 2008
Give your eyes a break from contacts. If you have eye discomfort and you're a contact lens wearer, you know what to do: take them out. Put on your glasses for a day or so and see if your eyes feel better the next day. Try natural tears that you can purchase over the counter at a drugstore. These pro...
June 21, 2008
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder and has nothing to do with your mental capabilities, but there can be a stigma associated with the diagnosis. People with epilepsy face certain restrictions; for example, you are not allowed to drive until your seizures are under control, and this could cause diff...
June 21, 2008
Epilepsy is a neurological condition. This means it affects the brain and nervous system. Seizures can affect all or part of the brain. Areas of the brain called the temporal, occipital or frontal lobe are commonly affected. Each area of the brain performs different functions causing a different typ...
June 21, 2008
Emotional stress can bring about an over production of stomach acid. To turn off the acid, you may need to turn off the stress. Once the acid has made its presence known you can try the following stress relievers to calm yourself in addition to any direct treatments for the acid. Try non-directed ac...
June 21, 2008
Bipolar disorder (BD) is a type of mood disorder. Bipolar disorder was called manic depression in the past, and that term is still used by some people. It is a psychiatric illness that causes major disruptions in lifestyle and health. Everyone has occasional highs and lows in their moods. But people...
June 21, 2008
Wearing shoes that fit properly will most definitely get rid of corns. I can´t believe people actually need to be told this, but I think we all know how deep denial can get when we´re trying to achieve that perfect image. Listen, I know you like high heels and nice shoes that don´t...
June 21, 2008
Snoring can be a lot more than an irritant to bed partners and other listeners. It´s often a symptom of progressive sleep apnea syndrome, a disorder that not only stymies the snorer´s slumber but also can have serious effects on blood pressure, risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and ...
June 21, 2008
Meningiomas are rarely malignant in their behavior. But when malignant, meningiomas grow rapidly and are destructive; they are quite difficult to treat, and recur oftentimes in less than a year after surgical removal. They are also difficult for the pathologist to diagnose under the microscope. Prob...
June 21, 2008
A typical attack of Meniere's disease is preceded by fullness in one ear. Hearing fluctuation or changes in tinnitus may also precede an attack. A Meniere's episode generally involves severe vertigo (spinning), imbalance, nausea and vomiting. The average attack lasts two to four hours. Following a s...
June 21, 2008
In 1861, the French physician Prosper Mιniθre described a condition which now bears his name. Mιniθre's disease is a disorder of the inner ear which causes episodes of vertigo, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), a feeling of fullness or pressure in the ear, and fluctuating hearing loss. In figure 1, th...
June 21, 2008
A meningioma is a type of tumor that develops from the meninges, the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. There are three layers of meninges, called the dura mater, arachnoid and pia mater. Most meningiomas (90%) are categorized as benign tumors, with the remaining 10% being atypical o...
June 21, 2008
Menieres affects roughly 0.2% of the population. Mιniθre's disease usually starts confined to one ear but it often extends to involve both ears over time so that after 30 years, 50% of patients with Meniere's have bilateral disease (Stahle et al, 1991). There is some controversy about this statistic...
June 18, 2008
Do you feel ashamed when summer comes around because you simply can´t stop stinking to the high heavens? You must be desperate to know the causes of the strong underarm odor from which you suffer. Well this article aims to help you in that regard. To begin with let us make an important point. ...
June 18, 2008
Pregnancy morning sickness lays both positive and negative impacts on women anticipating pregnancy. Being one of the surest pregnancy symptom or indicators of pregnancy, onset of this early pregnancy symptom brings immense joy to expecting mothers. On the other hand, the discomforts and queasiness a...
June 18, 2008
Fungi are everywhere. They´re in the ground, in the air, in the clothes we wear, and in the food we eat. Many fungi are harmless to most humans, but some fungi, especially ones like Candida Albicans, cause a wide variety of illnesses that can range from being just uncomfortable to being deadly...
June 18, 2008
Consider plucking, which is effective for small patches of hair. Keep in mind that repeated tweezing of the same hairs over the years can damage the hair roots enough to result in permanent hair removal, so be careful when tweezing eyebrows'if styles change, you may not get your old brows back.
T...
June 18, 2008
Bees are moneymakers for some people, but for others they are pure terror because of their feared stings. Bee stings can be annoying and painful, but they rarely cause any problems. The exception is if you are allergic to the venom, and then they can be fatal.
Bee stings are either annoyingly pai...
June 18, 2008
Each month, during your normal menstrual cycle, a cystic structure known as a follicle forms. The follicles secrete estrogen and progesterone which stimulate the release of a mature egg from your ovary. In some instances, the follicle continues to grow and becomes known as an ovarian cyst.Ovarian cy...
June 18, 2008
Recluse spider bites are rarely fatal, but can cause great discomfort and crater-like scars at the site of the bite. If you are bitten while in the wilderness, evacuation is recommended for proper treatment. Here are a few steps to help you treat a spider bite.
Spiders do not attack in herds. Spi...
June 18, 2008
Ankle sprains are one of the most common types of sports injuries. A sprained ankle results when the ligaments of the ankle joint are overstretched. This results in a small or complete tear of the affected ligament. Most ankle sprains occur during sport events that include running, jumping, or walki...
June 18, 2008
A sunburn is an actual radiation burn of your skin. The ultraviolet light from the sun damaged the DNA of your skin cells, triggering these cells to die (which is a good thing since you don´t want mutated cells hanging around, causing trouble). The dead cells trigger release of pro-inflammator...
June 18, 2008
Celiac sprue is a disease that I have spent 25 years studying. It is frequently called celiac sprue but is called as well by many other names. Gluten-sensitive enteropathy is the name that I have preferred for many years because the term gluten-sensitive enteropathy told me precisely what we were de...
June 18, 2008
Laryngeal cancer may also be called cancer of the larynx or laryngeal carcinoma. Most laryngeal cancers are squamous cell carcinomas, reflecting their origin from the squamous cells which form the majority of the laryngeal epithelium. Cancer can develop in any part of the larynx, but the cure rate i...
June 18, 2008
Lactose intolerance, also called lactase deficiency, means you aren't able to fully digest the milk sugar (lactose) in dairy products. It's not usually dangerous, but symptoms of lactose intolerance can be uncomfortable enough to steer you clear of the dairy aisles. The problem behind lactose intol...
June 18, 2008
The definition of a tumor is a mass of abnormally growing cells. Tumors can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors have uncontrolled cell growth, but without any invasion into normal tissues and without any spread. A tumor is called malignant (cancer) when tumor cells gain the propensity to in...
June 18, 2008
A language disorder is a problem with understanding and/or using spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems (e.g., gestures, sign language). The disorder may involve 1) the form of language (phonology, morphology, and syntax), 2) the content of the language (semantics), and/or the function of lang...
June 18, 2008
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest significant amounts of lactose, the major sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a shortage of the enzyme lactase, which is produced by the cells that line the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into two simpler forms of suga...
June 16, 2008
Diabetes is the most common cause of kidney failure, accounting for more than 40 percent of new cases. Even when drugs and diet are able to control diabetes, the disease can lead to nephropathy and kidney failure. Most people with diabetes do not develop nephropathy that is severe enough to cause ki...
June 16, 2008
Another overnight home remedy for zapping a zit is to put a dab of toothpaste on it to help dry it out. You may need to test this on a short-term basis to make sure it doesn't irritate your pimple. Calamine lotion will have the same drying effect.
Marigold petals crushed with a little castor oil ...
June 16, 2008
Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Symptoms of a sinus infection include headache or pressure in the eyes, cheeks, nose, or on one side of the head. Other symptoms may include nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions, cough, fever or bad breath.
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June 16, 2008
Extra fat puts a strain on the heart, kidneys, liver and the joints such as the hips, knees and ankles and thus, overweight people are susceptible to several diseases like coronary thrombosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, gout, liver and gall bladder disorders. Chief cause of obesity ...
June 16, 2008
Many people with kidney cancer want to take an active part in making decisions about their medical care. They want to learn all they can about their disease and their treatment choices. However, shock and stress after the diagnosis can make it hard to think of everything they want to ask the doctor....
June 16, 2008
A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue that can form anywhere in the body. Cysts can be filled with air or fluid. Cysts that form on the kidneys usually contain fluid. One or more cysts may develop on small tubes in the kidneys. The simple kidney cyst is different from the cysts that develop w...
June 16, 2008
The kidneys are like the body's garbage collection and disposal system. Through microscopic units called nephrons, the kidneys remove waste products and extra water from the food a person eats, returning chemicals the body needs (such as sodium, phosphorus, and potassium) back into the bloodstream. ...
June 16, 2008
Healthy kidneys clean your blood by removing excess fluid, minerals and wastes. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. But if the kidneys are damaged, they don't work properly. Harmful wastes can build up in your body. Your blood pressure may rise. Your body may ...
June 16, 2008
Kniest dysplasia is a disorder of bone growth. This condition is characterized by short stature (dwarfism), enlarged joints and other skeletal abnormalities, and problems with vision and hearing. People with this condition have short stature from birth, with a short trunk and shortened limbs. Adult ...
June 16, 2008
Thyromine is an all natural thyroid supplement. With Thyromine and its natural ingredients you are able to treat the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and make your body´s systems to produce the necessary amount of hormone for everyday needs.
Whether you take a levothyroxine drug like Synthroid, o...
June 16, 2008
Krabbe disease is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. If both parents are carriers, each child has a 25% chance of being affected, a 50% chance of being an asymptomatic carrier, and a 25% chance of being unaffected and not a carrier. Each healthy sib of a proband has a 2/3 chance of being a ...
June 16, 2008
Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy. The disease can often be diagnosed by looking at a victim's hair, which appears to be bo...
June 16, 2008
Pink eye is an inflammation of the membranes covering the eyes, as well as the insides of the eyelids. This inflammation is unsightly and can be quite painful. It can also cause your eyes to be sensitive to light. Pink eye has a variety of causes that can be either contagious or non-contagious. Some...
June 16, 2008
Krabbι disease is a rare, inherited degenerative disorder of the central and peripheral nervous systems. It is characterized by the presence of globoid cells (cells that have more than one nucleus), the breakdown of the nerve´s protective myelin coating, and destruction of brain cells. Krabb...
June 16, 2008
Menkes syndrome is a disorder that affects copper levels in the body. It is characterized by sparse and coarse hair, growth failure, and deterioration of the nervous system. Additional signs and symptoms include weak muscle tone (hypotonia), sagging facial features, seizures, mental retardation, and...
June 14, 2008
Snoring can be a lot more than an irritant to bed partners and other listeners. It´s often a symptom of progressive sleep apnea syndrome, a disorder that not only stymies the snorer´s slumber but also can have serious effects on blood pressure, risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and ...
June 14, 2008
Hives for the most part are more annoying than they are dangerous. They affect about 20% of the population, most frequently people who already experience other allergic reactions. They appear as batches of itchy red bumps, with clearly defined edges and flat tops. The bumps quickly join together to ...
June 14, 2008
Diabetes is usually caused because of lack of insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps us to derive energy from foods. We may eat lots of foods, but since our body is deficient in insulin, these foods never add to our nutrition and we don't derive any energy from them.
Physical stress, such as il...
June 14, 2008
Muscle cramps range in intensity from a slight twitch or tic to severe pain. A cramped muscle can feel rock-hard and last a few seconds to several minutes or longer. It is not uncommon for cramps to ease up and then return several times before they goes away entirely.
Causes The exact cause of m...
June 14, 2008
Talk to your orthopaedist. Have her review your spinal condition. If it's not slip disk, or some other grave spinal condition then proceed to step2. If you have them, talk to a yoga acharya who specialises in Yoga therapy to cure disease.
Causes of Low Back Pain
There are many diseases and in...
June 13, 2008
Cream foundation comes in several forms: the original cream, a lighter mousse version, a heavier stick version, and a "pancake" version, a powder that turns creamy after spraying it with water. There's also a relatively new hybrid called cream to powder foundation (also called dual-finish foundation...
June 13, 2008
Stretch marks (striae) — pink, red or purple streaks on the skin — may occur where skin is rapidly stretched. Stretch marks are most often associated with rapid weight gain and pregnancy. Unfortunately, there are very few effective treatments for stretch marks.
Drink plenty of water. ...
June 13, 2008
Getting rid of skin tags with a scalpel or scissors is a common and easy way to get rid of skin tags at home. Make sure the blade you use is sharp and sanitized (use an open flame, rubbing alcohol, or hydrogen peroxide), and cut as quickly and closely to the healthy skin as you can. Some bleeding ma...
June 13, 2008
Use a popular brand of toothpaste formulated specifically for sensitive teeth. Use it as a paste and apply to the aching tooth. Cover with a 1x1 inch folded piece of kleenex (or anything else that might work well) and keep it there folded in half (half against back of tooth and half against front), ...
June 13, 2008
Ear infections can be both annoying and painful, and most people experience them from time to time. Sometimes these infections accompany a cold, but they can also happen suddenly and without any warning. I get them frequently, and especially at winter time so I have gathered up some good advice that...
June 13, 2008
If you want to get rid of a double chin you´re going to have to watch what you eat. Monitoring and regulating your caloric intake is perhaps the most effective means of getting rid of a double chin. Science has proven that processing calories is what ages our bodies the most. The fewer calorie...
June 13, 2008
"Pink eye" is a lay term for conjunctitis, which can be viral, bacterial, or allergic in origin. The symptoms are redness of the eye, itching, or the sensation of a foreign body in the eye. Also, a person with pink eye often has a clear discharge from the eye. Pink eye is very contagious, so good ha...
June 13, 2008
Panic attacks are the most extreme manifestation of panic disorder, an anxiety response resulting from an over-production and under-use of adrenalin, the bodily chemical which cause them. When the anxiety reaction has no use for adrenalin, this powerful hormone can create a group of physical reactio...
June 13, 2008
Dandruff is the common skin problem that we face in our daily life. With dandruff your hairs loose their beauty and can even become a nightmare for you. Healthy hairs make you attractive while hairs with dandruff can spoil your personality. So be cautious about your looks and get rid of unwanted &ac...
June 13, 2008
Food poisoning comes from eating foods that contain germs like bad bacteria or toxins, which are poisonous substances. Bacteria are all around us, so mild cases of food poisoning are common. You may have had mild food poisoning — with diarrhea and an upset stomach — but your mom or dad j...
June 13, 2008
There's no mistaking a migraine, that is, unless you've come up with another explanation for the throbbing head pain, intense nausea, and sensory sensitivity that can last for days. Even if medication works to ease migraines, it doesn't address the problems that may be behind the attacks, such as ph...
June 13, 2008
There are several treatments available for young adults who have scars as a result of their acne. We would not suggest products that you can purchase by mail or over the counter at health food stores. They are ineffective in most cases and will only cost you money.
What we would recommend is tha...
June 13, 2008
The first thing to take into consideration is just where the baggy eyes have come from. There are actually several sources that could be the cause of your puffy eyes. For some of you, the reason that you get them is from your genetic makeup. If this is the case, it can be very hard to get rid of the...
June 13, 2008
Kennel cough (canine infectious tracheobronchitis) is a disease that affects the trachea lining, thereby causing minor irritation. A dog with this disease coughs frequently, usually every few minutes and all throughout the day. Although kennel cough is one of the most common infectious diseases amon...
June 13, 2008
Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. The substance which causes jaundice, bilirubin, is so high that it can move out of the blood into brain tissue. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice, when they begin to have brain damage, they become excessively le...
June 11, 2008
Keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea—the domed, transparent circular portion of the front of the eyeball that lies over the pupil. There are several types, including superficial punctate keratitis, in which the cells on the surface of the cornea die; interstitial keratitis, a condition p...
June 11, 2008
Kernicterus is damage to the brain centers of infants caused by increased levels of unconjugated-indirect bilirubin which is free (not bound to albumin). This may be due to several underlying pathologic processes. Newborn babies are often polycythemic, meaning they have too many red blood cells. Whe...
June 11, 2008
A kidney biopsy is done using a long thin needle put through the back (flank) into the kidney. This is called a percutaneous kidney biopsy. A tissue sample is taken and sent to a lab. It is looked at under a microscope. The sample can help your doctor see how healthy your kidney is and look for any ...
June 11, 2008
A term used to define a wide variety of corneal infections, irritations, and inflammations; since each type of condition is unique, medical diagnosis and treatment is essential. Corneal ulcers are commonly caused by bacterial or fungal invasions following superficial corneal abrasions; among the com...
June 11, 2008
Keratosis pilaris is a very common benign skin condition appearing as small, whitish bumps on the upper arms and thighs, especially of children and young adults. Individual lesions of keratosis pilaris arise when a hair follicle becomes plugged with keratin, a protein found in skin, hair, and nails....
June 11, 2008
Acid Reflux, also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), is a condition which has many symptoms that are similar to heartburn. In many cases, people suffering from Acid Reflux typically suffer from persistent heartburn two or more days per week. In the long term, this can be very serious s...
June 11, 2008
Kennel cough is an illness that infects mostly canines and sometimes cats also. The condition is very similar to that of the common cold in human beings and the best treatment for this condition is to let it run its course. The problem, however, is that the symptoms of kennel cough are extremely pai...
June 11, 2008
Acid reflux is a painful condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is caused when your stomachs digestive acids make their way up into the esophagus. If you suffer from acid reflux on a regular basis, there is a chance that it may be the result of another more serious conditio...
June 11, 2008
Depression is a way of thinking, like when you go through a depressing period. Depression is an emotional disorder, and nothing to be ashamed of. But often, people who are depressed are suffering from negative thoughts about themselves, and the illness can feed on that. The problem with depression i...
June 11, 2008
The phenomenon that is water retention, medically known as edema, can be caused by many different factors
excess dietary sodium, heart or kidney disease or even just normal shifts in body fluid. And is basically the swelling of the soft tissues of the body, due to the accumulation of water in those...
June 11, 2008
You are capable of quickly achieving excellent results in your work (this favors the increase of the level of your expectations), but by looking for exciting new risks you can quickly lose what you have achieved. In the excitement of your pursuit of risks you sometimes lose your sense of reality and...
June 11, 2008
Tobacco is from the Nicotiania genus and is native to the American continent. The dried leaves were smoked by Native Americans before the arrival of the Europeans. Tobacco quickly became popular with Europeans and was one of the crops that drove the colonization of North America. Tobacco may be smok...
June 11, 2008
Healthy, silky hair is something we all want, but in our fast paced, fast food world, dry hair is what many of us have. The long, luxurious locks on models in fashion magazines and the flowing curls of the girls on shampoo bottles may seem out of reach for the rest of us, but take heart. Not only is...
June 11, 2008
A sprained ankle occurs following a sudden sideways or twisting movement of the foot. An ankle sprain can occur during athletic events or during everyday activities. All it takes is an awkward step or an uneven surface to cause an ankle sprain--that is why sprained ankles are among the most common o...
June 11, 2008
The goal of treatment is to enable the patient to return to sport or activity as soon as possible while not worsening the injury, which could lead to permanent damage. Return to activity will be determined by how quickly the nerves recover. A patient should be able to have full range of motion in th...
June 10, 2008
Sunburn is a burn to living tissue such as skin produced by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, commonly from the sun's rays. Exposure of the skin to lesser amounts of UV will often produce a suntan. Usual mild symptoms in humans and animals are red or reddish skin that is hot to the touch, ...
June 10, 2008
Fever is a good thing. It's your body's attempt to kill off invading bacteria and other nasty organisms that can't survive the heat. The hypothalamus, which is the body's thermostat, senses the assault on the body and turns up the heat much the way you turn up the thermostat when you feel cold. It's...
June 10, 2008
You can cure olives at nearly any stage, but the really tiny green ones aren't really worth it. We sell raw green olives that grow from medium to super large. Grown with tender loving care in the sunny Central Valley area of California, USA. The differences between green and black olives are their r...
June 10, 2008
Foot odor is a type of body odor that affects the feet of humans and is generally considered to be an unpleasant smell. Foot odor is common when you wear shoes that don't "breathe". Foot odor is caused by bacteria that reproduce rapidly. Foot odor is one of the toughest problems to overcome mostly b...
June 10, 2008
Catch one of the bugs and examine it closely. If this proves to be a challenge, hang some fly paper for an hour or so to capture a few of the little buggers. Common household fruit flies (aka Drosophila) grow to a maximum size of 1/8th inch (3mm) long and typically have brownish or yellowish bodies ...
June 10, 2008
To eliminate leg bumps, aftershave, or razor bumps, you must understand what hair bumps are and where they come from. This will enable you to form a successful plan of attack. The bumps that appear on your skin are a direct result of ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs develop at the end of the hair shaft....
June 10, 2008
Ringworm is a common fungal infection that is highly contagious and can spread quickly. If your child gets it, alert his friends' parents to prevent an epidemic. Treatment can take weeks.
Ringworm is a fungal infection. It is contagious and appears on the skin with spots around the edges, red rin...
June 10, 2008
Like any other cut or bruise, getting rid of blisters is a trial of patience and a test of your ability to not pick or scratch at the blister. That´s what crazy people do; crazy people pick at themselves, and you´re not crazy, are you? Blisters are good things. If you didn´t get bl...
June 10, 2008
Diarrhea is defined as the passage of multiple watery, loose, or unformed stools. Diarrhea is not a disease , but rather, a medical condition that could be indicative of disease, illness, allergy, or infection. Diarrhea is only a symptom and therefore, treatment depends entirely on its cause. Most c...
June 10, 2008
The word scabies comes from Latin and it means "itch", as itching is one of the infection's primary symptoms. There are a lot of myths surrounding scabies, but in truth the actual disease is triggered by a small invertebrate mite (read: microscopic bug) called Sarcoptes Scabiei. When this mite gets ...
June 10, 2008
Keratosis pilaris (KP, also follicular keratosis) is a very common genetic follicular condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin and hence colloquially referred to as "chicken skin" as well as "meat bumps". It most often appears on the back and outer sides of the upper...
June 10, 2008
Nausea is not an illness itself; it is rather a possible case of several conditions, many of which are not related to the stomach at all. In fact, more often than not nausea indicates a condition somewhere else in the body rather than in the stomach itself. An example of this is travel sickness, whi...
June 10, 2008
Dandruff is a mysterious ailment. Mysterious, because there is no commonly agreed upon theory about what actually causes this condition. Sure, you will read different things about its cause. It is estimated that as much as 97% of the population of the United States will at some point in their lives ...
June 10, 2008
Dilute one part hydrogen peroxide with one part water. Use a Q-tip to dab mixture on the canker sore. Next, dab a little milk of magnesia with a Q-tip onto the sore. Repeat two or three times a day.
There are a number of possible canker sore causes, but nothing is certain. Stress could be causing...
June 10, 2008
A stye is an infection around the eyelid; usually in the corners. The oil secreting glands become swollen, painful and infected. Staphylococcus bacteria is usually the bacteria which causes this infection. Styes can be spread from one person to the next. Here is how to ease the pain of styes and how...
June 09, 2008
Albinism is hereditary it is not an infectious disease and cannot be transmitted through contact, blood transfusions, or other vectors. The principal gene which results in albinism prevents the body from making the usual amounts of the pigment melanin. Most forms of albinism are the result of the bi...
June 09, 2008
Acute bronchitis is usually due to an infection and generally lasts for no more than a few weeks and will resolve either with treatment or on its own. It can be caused by the same viruses that cause the common cold and is a common complication of the cold or flu.
Bronchitis is an inflammation of ...
June 09, 2008
Kaposi sarcoma is caused by a herpes virus -- human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8). This virus may be transmitted by kissing. Among gay men infected with HHV-8 but without Kaposi sarcoma, the virus was found in one study in 30% of saliva samples and mouth swabs compared to only 1% of anal and genital samples...
June 09, 2008
Hepatitis means liver inflammation. Viral hepatitis means that a person has liver inflammation due to a virus. Viral infection of the liver makes the liver swell up and stop working well. The liver is an important organ. It helps your body with these functions:
Digests food
Stores energy
Remove...
June 09, 2008
Many rumors circulate from time to time about the cause of chronic bad breath, or halitosis. Does it emanate from the mouth or actually from somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract? You can almost rule out the theory of bad breath(BB) coming from places other than the mouth. The esophagus is collaps...
June 09, 2008
Eczema is a common skin disease that can occur in infants, children and adults. The skin frequently has a scaly and inflamed appearance, and there may also be skin flaking, blisters which leak and then crust over, and extreme itchiness.
From mild annoyance and small rashes to extremely itchy, pai...
June 09, 2008
One organic method used to get rid of poison ivy is to pull it out by the roots. The roots must be disposed of; do not burn! Inhaling fumes from burning poison ivy causes far greater health problems than just the rash caused by skin contact. Another natural method is to get rid of poison ivy by smot...
June 09, 2008
A chronic rash can have adverse effects on the mental and physical well-being of patients, particularly children. However, many of these rashes are readily treated once an appropriate diagnosis is made. See your primary physician or ask for a referral to an allergist or dermatologist if you have a r...
June 09, 2008
Immune deficiency may also be the result of particular external processes or diseases; the resultant state is called "secondary" or "acquired" immunodeficiency. Common causes for secondary immunodeficiency are malnutrition, aging and particular medications (e.g. chemotherapy, disease-modifying antir...
June 09, 2008
A sudden strong and irresistible urge to urinate characterizes the condition of having an irritable bladder in a person. There is however no pain associated with the condition even if there may be some discomfort in the urinary bladder. Unfortunately, the need to pass urine comes about in unexpected...
June 09, 2008
Look at what reactions happen within your mind and body. Chemicals produced and released internally are the catalyst to all the symptoms of a anxiety attack. Your body is an amazing machine and the network of nerves and sensory receptors in the body transmit all the information as it is received. Ou...
June 09, 2008
The word "albinism" refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have little or no pigment in their eyes, skin, or hair. They have inherited altered genes that do not make the usual amounts of a pigment called melanin. One person in 17,000 in the U.S.A. has some type of albinism. ...
June 09, 2008
Ascites is the presence of excess fluid in the peritoneal cavity. It is a common clinical finding with a wide range of causes, but develops most frequently as a part of the decompensation of previously asymptomatic chronic liver disease. The symptoms of ascites vary from patient to patient and depen...
June 09, 2008
Melanin pigment is important in other areas of the body, such as the eye and the brain, but it is not known what the melanin pigment does in these areas. Melanin pigment is present in the retina (RET-n-ah), and the area of the retina called the fovea (FOE-vee-ah) does not develop correctly if melani...
June 09, 2008
SCID stands for Severe Combined Immunodeficiency. That means that Parker's immune system does not work correctly. Your immune system is composed of white blood cells which are composed of different types of cells. Two of those are called T-lymphocytes and B-lymphocytes. The T-lymphocytes are matured...
June 07, 2008
Before you can find the right stuff to put on your skin, you must first determine its type. To do so, look at your bare face in a mirror in natural daylight (i.e., outside or near a window). In general: Oily skin is shiny -- especially along the T-zone, where oil glands are most prevalent -- and ten...
June 07, 2008
Rest the injury initially, and then re-introduce movement so you don't lose too much muscle strength.
Ice packs or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel should be applied to your ankle to reduce swelling and bruising. You could also immerse your ankle in ice. You should not apply ice directly t...
June 07, 2008
Gallstones are solid lumps or stones that form in the gallbladder or bile duct. They are formed when some of the chemicals stored in the gallbladder harden into a mass. About one in three women and one in five men have gallstones by the age of 75. Some people get just one large stone; others may hav...
June 07, 2008
Gallstones can be as small as a grain of sand or as large as a golf ball. We can develop one large stone or a multitude of smaller ones. Many people with gallstones have no symptoms at all. Others go through life relatively symptom free, experiencing minor symptoms such as abdominal bloating, intole...
June 07, 2008
As my asthma got worse I became increasingly reliant on inhalers, pills and antihistamines as well as upon the oral steroid prednisone to stay out of hospital. I tried all the drugs and therapies available. As it was by the time I was in my late 30s I was a frequent visitor to the emergency room. As...
June 07, 2008
Gingivitis or gum disease is caused by bacteria in your mouth. You can´t get rid of those germs forever; they´re just a fact of life as a human being. These bacteria feed upon the same things we do, literally the things we eat and drink. They hide in all the little nooks and crannies ...
June 07, 2008
A sore throat is often caused by an infection in the throat. The infection is usually caused by a virus or bacteria. Sore throats can also be caused by allergies and tobacco smoke. A sore throat can be a symptom of many different medical disorders.
A sore throat is a common and minor condition in...
June 07, 2008
A sore throat is an infection that can be either viral or bacterial. It is most commonly caused by a contagious viral infection (such as the flu, cold or mononucleosis), although more serious throat infections can be caused by a bacterial infection (such as strep, mycoplasma or hemophilus). Bacteria...
June 07, 2008
The best way to build lean muscle mass while burning fat is to perform cardio, either before or after a workout. Since the goal is to try to build mass, you only need cardio about once a week or once every 2 weeks max. Performing too much cardio can take away from quality muscle gains and cause you ...
June 07, 2008
Binge-eating disorder involves both weight and eating-disorder concerns, researchers in both the obesity and eating-disorders fields perceive treatment goals through the lens of their own training. On one side of the debate, eating-disorders experts believe binge-eating is best treated by traditiona...
June 07, 2008
Corneal abrasions, defects of the normal epithelium usually caused by trauma or removal of a foreign body, account for about 10% of eye hospital emergency visits. Recommended treatments include topical antibiotics, midriatic or cycloplegic drops and eye patching. Eye patching is thought to cause a s...
June 07, 2008
The brain is a soft, spongy mass of tissue. It is protected by the bones of the skull and three thin membranes called meninges. Watery fluid called cerebrospinal fluid cushions the brain. This fluid flows through spaces between the meninges and through spaces within the brain called ventricles.
D...
June 07, 2008
Sinus infection, or sinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses and nasal passages. Symptoms of a sinus infection include headache or pressure in the eyes, cheeks, nose, or on one side of the head. Other symptoms may include nasal congestion with thick nasal secretions, cough, fever or bad breath.
...
June 07, 2008
Glucagonoma is a rare pathology. Incidence is probably 1% of all neuroendocrine tumors. From 1942, approximately 250 cases are described in the literature. Incidence of this pathology is estimated on an annual basis, with 1 case occurring in every 20 million people. This number is probably an undere...
June 07, 2008
Firstly, the effect of perfume on our brains is not necessarily recognised though the effects are certainly enjoyed. Each scent, whether natural or synthetic, emits molecules which enter the nasal passages and eventually reach the olfactory epithelium. This part of the nose has a vast amount of rece...
June 06, 2008
Gastrointestinal Virus are a group of viruses that cause "stomach virus," "stomach flu," or viral gastroenteritis. The viruses are considered highly contagious, often spread person to operson with as few as 10 particles sufficient to infect an individual. The viruses may survive at temperatures as l...
June 06, 2008
Fish oil is harvested from cold-water fish, including mackerel, tuna, salmon, cod and others. Nutritionists have recommended including cold water fish as part of a heart healthy diet for years, as it contains two of the most important and easily absorbed Omega 3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA.
Heart Di...
June 06, 2008
Stand with your feet about a foot apart and knees relaxed. Twist your torso to the left while keeping your hips and legs as stable as possible. As you twist to the left, cross your right arm in front of your body in a punching motion. Twist back to the right and cross your left arm over your body in...
June 06, 2008
A blackhead is caused by excess oil that has clogged a pore. This clog occurs when the built-up oil is unable to flow to the surface of the skin due to a misshapen or impaired pore and dead skin cells blocking the way. When the pore is open, the oil is exposed to oxygen, which reacts and turns it a ...
June 06, 2008
Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is too much CSF in the ventricles. This occurs when the natural system for draining and absorbing extra CSF does not work right. The ventricles enlarge to accommodate the extra fluid and then press on different parts of the brain, causing a number of diffe...
June 06, 2008
There are many different types of infertility experienced by women. Many of the fertility problems can be easily treated. However, the sooner you get a diagnosis, the better your prognosis will be. In this section, you'll find explanations for numerous female infertility disorders. Many women trying...
June 06, 2008
During their first few days of life, more than half of all full-term babies and as many as four out of five premature infants who are otherwise healthy develop jaundice, a yellowish discoloration of the skin and eyes. Although some babies are jaundiced at birth, most develop infant jaundice during t...
June 06, 2008
Parents or guardians of children who experience bedwetting at night or accidents during the day should treat this problem with understanding and patience. This loss of urinary control is called urinary incontinence or just incontinence. Although it affects many young people, it usually disappears na...
June 06, 2008
Inguinal hernias occur when soft tissue — usually part of the intestine — protrudes through a weak point or tear in your lower abdominal wall. The resulting bulge of this common condition can be painful — especially when you cough, bend over or lift a heavy object. In many people, ...
June 06, 2008
Pain killers don't treat the pain but we loose the sense of pain for some time; in that duration our body itself treats sometime and credit goes to meds.The useless drugs have tremendous power of side effects like liver/kidney failures, ulcer, inflammation of intestines and lot more.
Do a cooling...
June 06, 2008
Isolate new plants from your existing houseplants and keep an eye out for signs of insects and diseases. If you don't notice any problems after two weeks you're in the clear to move the new plants to their permanent locations. This is a super easy way to prevent spreading problems to your healthy pl...
June 06, 2008
Fleas are parasites, feeding directly on humans or other warm blooded animals. Usually you or your pet serves as these hosts. A flea can jump 7 to 8 inches vertically and 14 to 16 inches horizontally. A skin reaction to a flea bite appears as a slightly raised and red itchy spot. Sometimes these sor...
June 06, 2008
Usually the bump will have greatly diminished and there is no need for anything else. Although for the stubborn situations keep this in mind. The hair will start to appear if you haven't seen it yet. You can use a lancet (needle that breaks open skin) to gently puncture skin if needed. Then you are ...
June 06, 2008
Hookworm is an intestinal parasite of humans that usually causes mild diarrhea or cramps. Heavy infection with hookworm can create serious health problems for newborns, children, pregnant women, and persons who are malnourished. Hookworm infections occur mostly in tropical and subtropical climates a...
June 06, 2008
Hydrocephalus can be defined broadly as a disturbance of formation, flow, or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that leads to an increase in volume occupied by this fluid in the central nervous system (CNS). This condition also could be termed a hydrodynamic disorder of CSF. Acute hydrocephalus...
June 04, 2008
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises. However, with early treatment, you can often protect your eyes against serious vision loss.
Glaucoma is often...
June 04, 2008
Glossodynia (burning mouth syndrome, stomatopyrosis, orodynia) is mostly considered to be a psychosomatic disorder characterised by painful sensations within the oral cavity, particularly the tongue, without detectable abnormalities of the mucous membranes or underlying medical disorder. Frequently,...
June 04, 2008
Fruits are a good choice for any healthy diet. There really is no better selection for a healthy snack than a hearty serving of fruit. Fruits are high in vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Beta Carotene, B Vitamins and are also an excellent source of fiber.
Providing you are eating about on...
June 04, 2008
The esophagus is a tube of smooth muscle that transports food from the throat to the stomach. The esophagus starts immediately after the epiglottis, a tissue flap that prevents food from entering the lungs, and ends at the gastroesophageal junction, where the esophagus meets the stomach. The lower e...
June 04, 2008
Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, is a painful or burning feeling in the upper abdomen and is usually accompanied by nausea, bloating or gas, a feeling of fullness, and, sometimes, vomiting. While indigestion may be the result of a disease or an ulcer in the digestive tract, most often it is the...
June 04, 2008
Before the 20th century, the term "gastroenteritis" was not commonly used. What would now be diagnosed as gastroenteritis may have instead been diagnosed more specifically as typhoid fever or "cholera morbus", among others, or Less Specifically as "griping of the guts", "surfeit", "flux", "colic", "...
June 04, 2008
When a person becomes ill with a foodborne disease, he or she may be part of an outbreak -- a cluster of patients who all have the same illness after consuming the same food -- or may have a sporadic illness -- an illness that is not part of a recognized outbreak.
Investigations of outbreaks can...
June 04, 2008
A genetic disorder is a condition caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes. While some diseases, such as cancer, are due to genetic abnormalities acquired in a few cells during life, the term "genetic disease" most commonly refers to diseases present in all cells of the body and present since...
June 04, 2008
When working in the heat, monitor the condition of your co-workers and have someone do the same for you. Heat-induced illness can cause a person to become confused or lose consciousness. If you are 65 years of age or older, have a friend or relative call to check on you twice a day during a heat w...
June 04, 2008
Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes.
The fat may be equally distributed around the body or concentrated on the stomach (...
June 04, 2008
Tanning is the process of making leather from skin. This is commonly done with the acidic compound tannin, which prevents normal decomposition and often imparts color.
One of the most important tips you should follow is to always choose the right type of sun tan lotion before going out in the sun...
June 04, 2008
A cancer that occurs in any part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system consists of hormone secreting endocrine glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreatic and adrenal glands. Cancers of these organs usually results in excessive hormone secretion. Examples of endocrine system c...
June 04, 2008
Gaucher's disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes too much of a substance called glucocerebroside to build up in your spleen, liver, lungs, bones and sometimes in your brain. The buildup prevents these organs from working properly. Gaucher disease can result in pain, fatigue, jaundice, bon...
June 04, 2008
The primary treatment for schizophrenia and similar thought disorders is medication. Unfortunately, compliance with a medication regimen is often one of the largest problems associated with the ongoing treatment of schizophrenia. Because people who live with this disorder often go off of their medic...
June 04, 2008
Freckles are flat, circular spots that typically range in the size of the head of a nail. The spots develop randomly on the skin, especially after repeated exposure to sunlight and particularly in persons of fair complexion. Freckles vary in color -- they may be red, yellow, tan, light-brown, brown,...
June 05, 2008
Melasma is a tan or dark facial skin discoloration. Melasma is particularly common in women, especially pregnant women. Melasma is an acquired of sun-exposed areas. The symptoms of melasma are dark, irregular patches commonly found on the upper cheek, nose, lips, upperlip, and forehead. These patche...
June 05, 2008
If you suffer from extra skin on your eye lids then you should consider talking to a specialist about laser eye lift. Puffy eyes or dark circles around the eyes don't make for an appealing appearance and for those who fall under these categories, it 's a major ritual everyday just performing makeshi...
June 05, 2008
A heart murmur is a whooshing sound between the beats that a doctor hears through a stethoscope. The whoosh is just an extra noise that the blood makes as it flows through the heart. Doctors usually discover murmurs during regular checkups or when kids see the doctor because they're sick. Normal hea...
June 05, 2008
A skin tag, medically known as a cutaneous papilloma or an acrochordon, is merely a small sliver of skin, a benign skin tumor larger and generally flatter than a wart. Except for those tags which hang by stalks (peduncles) like earrings and give the appearance of melting skin, tags make it look as i...
June 05, 2008
Caroli disease is a nonobstructive dilatation of the intrahepatic bile ducts. This is a rare congenital disorder that classically causes saccular ductal dilatation, which usually is segmental. Caroli disease is associated with recurrent bacterial cholangitis and stone formation.
Caroli's disease ...
June 05, 2008
In Castleman disease, non-cancerous growths (tumors) develop in lymph node tissue in the body. Castleman disease affects both males and females, and may occur at any age, but typically it does not affect children. Little is known about how often Castleman disease actually occurs, other than it is ra...
June 05, 2008
Hearing impairment is the decreased ability to hear and discriminate among sounds. It is one of the most common birth defects. Each year in the United States, about 12,000 babies (3 in 1,000) are born with significant hearing impairment (1). Hearing impairment that is present at birth is called cong...
June 05, 2008
Corns are generally small and are formed on the toes, while calluses are bigger and generally develop on the soles of the feet and sometimes on the palms. These may or may not be painful at first, but there is always a danger that they may become painful at a later stage. Instead of using those over...
June 05, 2008
There are many different terms used to describe spinal disc pathology and associated pain, such as "herniated disc", "pinched nerve", and "bulging disc", and all are used differently by individual healthcare practitioners. Unfortunately, there is no agreement in the healthcare field as to the precis...
June 05, 2008
Hammertoes usually start out as mild deformities and get progressively worse over time. In the earlier stages, hammertoes are flexible and the symptoms can often be managed with noninvasive measures. But if left untreated, hammertoes can become more rigid and will not respond to non-surgical treatme...
June 05, 2008
Hematuria means blood in the urine. Microscopic hematuria indicates that the blood is only seen when the urine is examined under a microscope, while gross (or macroscopic) hematuria means that there is enough blood in the urine so that it can be seen with the naked eye. Despite the quantity of blood...
June 05, 2008
Many people may be infertile during their reproductive years. They may be unaware of this because they are not seeking to create a pregnancy. On any one occasion, the chance of pregnancy is just one percent. About one in seven couples in the United States are infertile. Age, lifestyle and physical p...
June 05, 2008
The term Hansen disease instead of leprosy is now preferred by some experts, because of it being less perjorative. Hansen disease was named in honor of the Norwegian physician, Gerhard Armauer Henrik Hansen, who in 1873 discovered the bacillus Mycobacterium leprae, the first microbe found to be the ...
June 05, 2008
Skin discoloration under the eyes affects just about everybody at some time or another. For some of us, however, these "dark circles" are a near-constant bother. While these conditions are occasionally symptomatic of other illnesses, the usual cause is allergies, tiredness, or, unfortunately, heredi...
June 05, 2008
A heart murmur is an extra or unusual sound heard during your heartbeat. Murmurs range from very faint to very loud and sometimes sound like a whooshing or swishing noise. Normal heartbeat sounds—"lub-DUPP" or "lub-DUB"—are the valves closing as blood moves through the heart. (Go to the ...
June 02, 2008
Anemia occurs when blood does not have enough red blood cells or when the blood does not have enough hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the oxygen-carrying pigment found in red blood cells. Anemia can be life-threatening.
There are many types of anemia. All are very different in their causes and treatment...
June 02, 2008
Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for developing coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is characterized by deposits of fatty substances, cholesterol, calcium and other substances in the inner lining of arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. It also contributes to other r...
June 02, 2008
Improves health - strengthens your heart, your bones and your muscles, and helps to control your weight
Reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. If you're a woman, overweight and at a high risk of diabetes, walking can impro...
June 02, 2008
The blackheads are a common problem that affects all skin types, especially those with oily skin. The blackheads and whiteheads usually occur around the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead. The blackheads are caused by hardened masses of sebum, formed in the ducts or the sebaceous glands. They are direc...
June 02, 2008
Belching or burping is also medically referred as eructation or ructus. Essentially it is a process of releasing gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. A typical odor or sound may also accompany the process of gas release. Belching is a common universal phenomenon and not limited to few peo...
June 02, 2008
Anemia has a complicated technical definition, but in simple terms it means that a person's blood contains a lower than normal amount of red blood cells or other elements that help transport oxygen throughout the body. Often caused by a lack of iron, anemia gradually starves the body of the oxygen i...
June 02, 2008
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the bile ducts of the liver resulting in narrowing and obstruction of the flow of bile. This obstruction damages liver cells.
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease that slowly destroys the liver´s bile ducts. Bile is...
June 02, 2008
Various disorders can lead to poor circulation either generally or in particular areas of circulation. Poor circulation may lead to blueness (cyanosis), pallor, and other symptoms. Poor circulation can also reduce healing effectiveness in affected areas leading to poor healing. Blueness can indicate...
June 02, 2008
Keep the eye mask in the refrigerator and apply for 10 minutes before applying make up. After you take it off gently massage eyes from underneath eye towards ears. This is the direction for draining fluid from the face. Do not rub toward your nose. A gentle touch is all that is needed.
It seems l...
June 02, 2008
Headaches are common pains that anyone can suffer. They can be caused by many factors such as stress, working for extended hours in front of the computer to injury and migraines which may be triggered by allergies such as food. Whatever the cause may be, the fact remains that having a headache is ve...
June 02, 2008
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a condition that gradually destroys the body's immune defense system and makes the body vulnerable to opportunistic diseases. It is caused by infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). After HIV invades the body, it lives and multiplies in the...
June 02, 2008
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a rare form of biliary cirrhosis of unknown origin, occurring without obstruction or infection of the major bile ducts, sometimes developing after the administration of such drugs as chlorpromazine and arsenicals. Affecting chiefly middle-aged women, it is characterized ...
June 02, 2008
Flunisolide is used to help prevent asthma symptoms such as wheezing and shortness of breath. For those who must take corticosteroids by mouth to control their asthma, flunisolide can be used to help decrease the dose of the medication that must be taken by mouth. This medication belongs to a class ...
June 02, 2008
Jogging is similar to walking in that it can be done anytime and anywhere and involves either one person or many. Again, like walking, jogging also conditions the heart, improves your muscle tone and strength, and relieves stress, besides also dealing with osteoporosis, arthritis and heart disease.
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May 31, 2008
Blue rubber bleb nevus syndrome (BRBNS) is characterized by multiple cutaneous venous malformations in association with internal venous malformations (most commonly affecting the bowel). Overall, this is a rare condition. Most cases are sporadic. Some patients may have severe bleeding (bowel), while...
May 31, 2008
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are three main kinds of botulism. Foodborne botulism is caused by eating foods that contain the botulism toxin. Wound botulism is caused by toxin produced from a wo...
May 31, 2008
Bloom's syndrome is characterized by severe prenatal and postnatal growth retardation and a sun-sensitive erythematous skin lesion that occurs most commonly on the face. Recurrent infections (otitis media and pneumonia), chronic pulmonary disease, and diabetes mellitus are common. Many have learning...
May 31, 2008
Bloom syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by a high frequency of breaks and rearrangements in an affected person's chromosomes. People with Bloom syndrome are much smaller than average, and often have a high-pitched voice and characteristic facial features including a long, narrow face; ...
May 31, 2008
Potassium: low blood sugar, regulate blood pressure, heart diseases, water flow in the body, muscle disorders, cramps, brain function, diabetes, kidney disorders, arthritis
Minerals are elements that originate in the Earth and cannot be created by living systems. Plants obtain minerals from the s...
May 31, 2008
Chaser pills aid in hangover prevention by absorbing harmful elements in beer, wine and spirits. These elements, called congeners, make up the flavor, aroma and color of alcoholic beverages. Chaser's ingredients, activated calcium carbonate and charcoal, attract and absorb congeners and safely pass ...
May 31, 2008
Leukemia (pronounced loo-KEE-mee-uh) is a form of cancer (see cancer entry) in which the body produces too many white blood cells. Many forms of leukemia have been identified. They are divided into two general types: acute and chronic. An acute condition comes on fairly quickly. A chronic disorder d...
May 31, 2008
Try to steer clear of anyone who smokes or who has a cold. Virus particles can travel up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) through the air when someone with a cold coughs or sneezes, and even secondhand smoke can make your child more likely to get sick.
A tablespoon of ajwain crushed in the palms and tied ...
May 31, 2008
The term factitious disorder (FD) refers to the psychiatric condition in which an individual presents with an illness that is deliberately produced or falsified for the sole purpose of assuming the sick role. Patients with FD waste precious time and resources with lengthy and unnecessary tests at a ...
May 31, 2008
Erythema is redness of the skin caused by capillary congestion. It can be caused by infection, massage, electrical treatments, acne medication, allergies, exercise or solar radiation (sunburn), and waxing and plucking of the hairs any of which can cause the capillaries to dilate, resulting in rednes...
May 31, 2008
Water! It sounds too simple to be true but water has some amazing capabilities. And one out of the thousands is to naturally flush your body of impurities. In most cases, kidney stones are caused by dehydration. You should begin your natural treatment by drinking at least 10 tall glasses of water a ...
May 31, 2008
Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. The lungs, a pair of sponge-like, cone-shaped organs, are part of the body's respiratory system. When we breathe in, the lungs take in oxygen, which our cells need ...
May 31, 2008
Pregnant travelers should be extra cautious about food and water consumed while traveling. Travelers should boil any suspect drinking water rather than using water purifiers that contain iodine.
Dehydration from travelers' diarrhea can lead to increased risk for premature labor. Pregnant traveler...
May 31, 2008
Botulism is most commonly found in canned foods and soups. The organism cannot survive in an oxygen environment, so it´s not a worry with fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats. When the contaminated contents are not heated or processed correctly, the organism thrives.
Botulism is a rare but s...
May 31, 2008
In order to treat a toothache, the cause of the toothache must be found. Once the cause is determined, your dentist will give you your treatment options. If it is caused by a cavity and the cavity is not too large and deep, the most common treatment is to fill the cavity.
An antibiotic will usual...
May 29, 2008
Cucumber is a native plant of India and other tropical regions; it is used as a popular fresh vegetable in a variety of salads and sandwiches and is a mainstay of many of today´s lunches. Whether it´s cucumber wedges tossed in a garden salad, slices on a sandwich, or used as an appetizer...
May 29, 2008
Cold sores also called fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. . They are sometimes confused with impetigo, which usually develops between the nose and upper lip. Fluid that weeps from impetigo is cloudy and honey-colored. Cold sores are c...
May 29, 2008
Jaundice can develop when red blood cells break down and bilirubin is left. It is normal for some red blood cells to die every day. In the womb, the mother's liver removes bilirubin for the baby, but after birth the baby's liver must remove the bilirubin. In some babies, the liver might not be devel...
May 29, 2008
Stretch marks are deep scars, or scar tissue, that appears as stripes on the skin. They are commonly found on the stomach, legs, buttocks, and breasts, but may appear nearly anywhere. Extreme stretching of the skin causes tiny skin fibers to tear. There is no known remedy to repair these fibers, tho...
May 29, 2008
Over-the-counter lotions, creams, and suppositories may be the most effective way to fight a yeast infection. Products such as Monistat 7, Vagistat, and Femstat all use one of four active anti-fungal ingredients (nitrate, butoconazole nitrate, clotrimazole, and tioconazole) to break down the Candida...
May 29, 2008
Neonatal jaundice may have first been described in a Chinese textbook 1000 years ago. Medical theses, essays, and textbooks from the 18th and 19th centuries contain discussions about the causes and treatment of neonatal jaundice. Several of these texts also describe a lethal course in infants who pr...
May 30, 2008
The disease cycle begins with an adult tapeworm infecting the intestinal tract of the definitive host. The adult tapeworm then produces eggs which are expelled in the host's feces. Intermediate hosts become infected by ingesting the eggs of the parasite. Inside the intermediate host, the eggs hatch ...
May 30, 2008
In medicine, specifically urology, dysuria refers to painful urination. This is typically described to be a burning or stinging sensation. It is most often a result of an infection of the urinary tract. It may also be due to an STD, bladder stones, bladder tumours, and virtually any condition of the...
May 30, 2008
If you have diabetes, your blood sugar levels are too high. Over time, this can damage your nerves or blood vessels. Nerve damage from diabetes can cause you to lose feeling in your feet. You may not feel a cut, a blister or a sore. Foot injuries such as these can cause ulcers and infections. Seriou...
May 30, 2008
Bedwetting is common, even well after a kid has learnt to use the bathroom. About 1 child in 10 will wet the bed after the age of 5. Boys are more likely to have the problem than girls, and it tends to run in the families. Some children who wet the bed simply have small bladders, or their nerves or ...
May 30, 2008
Sinusitis is an inflammation of the sinuses, the air filled pockets in the bones around the nose and eyes. When allergies, infections or smoke irritate the inside of your nose, the membranes there swell and clog the tiny opening to your sinuses bacteria starts to grow in the mucus trapped in the sin...
May 30, 2008
Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums. In the past, scurvy was common among sailors and other people deprived of fresh fruits and vegetables fo...
May 30, 2008
A ruptured eardrum is a tear or a hole in your eardrum (tympanic membrane), the thin membrane that separates your ear canal from your middle ear. This membrane vibrates when sound waves strike it, starting the process of converting sound waves into nerve impulses that travel to your brain. A rupture...
May 30, 2008
Pulmonary embolism is a condition that occurs when an artery in your lung becomes blocked. In most cases, the blockage is caused by one or more blood clots that travel to your lungs from another part of your body. Most clots originate in your legs, but they can also form in arm veins, the right side...
May 30, 2008
Twenty years ago Ebola virus first emerged in simultaneous outbreaks in Sudan (ref 1) and Zaire.(ref 2) Two subsequent outbreaks have occurred, (ref 3,4) but transmission among human populations has not been sustained. Despite substantial progress in our understanding of Ebola we have not identified...
May 30, 2008
Ehrlichiosis is a tick-borne disease which can be caused by either of two different organisms. Human monocytic ehrlichiosis (HME) is caused by Ehrlichia chaffeensis, which is transmitted by the lone star tick (Amblyomma americanum). Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA), previously known as human gr...
May 30, 2008
Make sure you shower as often as possible with a loofah. Type sponge. This will help to remove the dead skin that is eventually going to build up. Try and wash with a cucumber type of soap. Suave makes one that is relatively cheap. As soon as possible, lay washcloth compresses of ice cold straight v...
May 30, 2008
"Infectious disease is one of the few genuine adventures left in the world. The dragons are all dead and the lance grows rusty in the chimney corner... About the only sporting proposition that remains unimpaired by the relentless domestication of a once free-living human species is the war against t...
May 30, 2008
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is an extremely common and highly lethal condition that is a leading cause of death in all age groups. A good clinician actively seeks the diagnosis as soon as any suspicion of PE whatsoever is warranted, because prompt diagnosis and treatment can dramatically reduce the mort...
May 30, 2008
The eardrum is a membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear. It vibrates when sound waves strike it, and this starts the process that converts the sound wave into a nerve impulse that travels to the brain. When the eardrum is damaged, the hearing process is interrupted. The eardrum al...
May 30, 2008
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda fully dissolved in a glass of water - 2hours as needed, no more than 7 times a day (or just read the side of an Arm&Hammer Baking Soda box) Worked great for me for upset stomach/nausea also should work fine for heartburn. (Or as another post suggests, just eat some so...
May 29, 2008
Stress Exhaustion is a combination of physical and emotional exhaustion which is the result of prolonged high stress situations. Combined with lack of rest, stress exhaustion can be highly debilitating. People who suffer from stress exhaustion feel overwhelmed by the events around them. Many also ex...
May 29, 2008
Having those big (or little), dark circles under your eyes is pretty common. Your eyelids and the skin directly under your eyes are particularly tender and senstive areas of your epidermis, so those dark circles under your eyes can be caused by a myriad of things, including lifestyle, diet, and here...
May 29, 2008
Complete dentures are called "conventional" or "immediate" according to when they are made and when they are inserted into the mouth. Immediate dentures are inserted immediately after the removal of the remaining teeth. To make this possible, the dentist takes measurements and makes the models of th...
May 29, 2008
Dissociative disorders are so-called because they are marked by a dissociation from or interruption of a person's fundamental aspects of waking consciousness (such as one's personal identity, one's personal history, etc.). Dissociative disorders come in many forms, the most famous of which is dissoc...
May 29, 2008
Delusional disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis denoting a psychotic mental illness that involves holding one or more non-bizarre delusions in the absence of any other significant psychopathology (signs or symptoms of mental illness). In particular, a person with delusional disorder has never met any...
May 29, 2008
Hiccups is a reflex action of the body by which the body protects itself. Hiccups are short, sharp and very sudden breaths of air which happen when our breathing muscles jerks, making us gasp. While inhaling air, the diaphragm, located between the chest and the stomach, goes down and presses the sto...
May 29, 2008
More and more people suffer the on set of zits everyday. Years back, most people thought that zits are only suffered by teenagers but that is simply not true. These are some of the tips on how to get rid of zits you can try to help you on your way to wage war against zits.
Using an acne curing ma...
May 29, 2008
Dissociative disorder is a disturbance in which the patient's primary symptom is a sense of detachment from the self. Depersonalization as a symptom (not as a disorder) is quite common in college-age populations. It is often associated with sleep deprivation or "recreational" drug use. It may be acc...
May 29, 2008
The shoulder joint is the body's most mobile joint. It can turn in many directions. But, this advantage also makes the shoulder an easy joint to dislocate. A partial dislocation (subluxation) means the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is partially out of the socket (glenoid). A complete dislocat...
May 27, 2008
Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy. An inherited form of vascular dementia that strikes relatively young adults of both sexes and is characterized by multiple strokes, dementia, migraine-like headaches, and psychiatric disturbances. CADASIL is ...
May 27, 2008
Chagas (pronounced SHA-gus) disease is named after the Brazilian physician Carlos Chagas, who discovered it in 1909. It is caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, which is transmitted to animals and people by insect vectors that are found only in the Americas (mainly, in rural areas of Latin Ameri...
May 27, 2008
Chagas disease, caused by the protozoan parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi, is the most important vector-borne disease in Latin America. It is transmitted to humans by triatomine bugs. Despite an ongoing eradication campaign, transmission persists in many areas, particulary in the Gran Chaco region of Arge...
May 27, 2008
Childhood ependymoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. The brain controls vital functions such as memory and learning, the senses (hearing, sight, smell, taste, and touch), and emotion. The spinal cord is made up of bundles of nerve fibe...
May 27, 2008
Calcium is a mineral found in many foods. Getting enough of this nutrient is important because the human body cannot make it. Even after you are fully-grown, adequate calcium intake is important because the body loses calcium every day through the skin, nails, hair, and sweat, as well as through uri...
May 27, 2008
Angina attack is an acute chest pain or discomfort felt around the chest area on account of reduced blood flow to heart due to narrowing of the arteries of the heart. Angina could also be caused due to increased demand of blood supply for the heart, blockage of artery, or thickening of heart muscles...
May 27, 2008
CADASIL (cerebral autosomal dominant arteriopathy with subcortical infarcts and leukoencephalopathy) is the most common form of hereditary stroke disorder, and is thought to be caused by mutations of the Notch 3 gene on chromosome 19. The most common clinical manifestations are migraine headaches an...
May 27, 2008
When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems, but should it fall into the ureter, it acts like a dam. The kidney continues to function and make urine, which backs up behind the stone, stretching the kidney. This pressure build up causes the pain of a kidney stone, but it also helps p...
May 27, 2008
Starting Position: - Hold a dumbbell in each hand and allow them to hang down at your sides. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, toes pointed slightly outward. Distribute your body weight equally between both feet. Movement: - Inhale, keeping your heels in contact with the floor at all times,...
May 27, 2008
Drinking herbal tea is on one of the easiest and safest way to keep our body healthy. Most people would rather drink medicine or supplement to make them feel better, but herbal tea is a lot better.
Guava fruit today is considered minor in terms of commercial world trade but is widely grown in the...
May 27, 2008
Bad breath is also associated with sinus infections because nasal discharge from your sinuses into the back of your throat can cause mouth odor. A child with bad breath may have a foreign object lodged in his or her nose. A bean or small item stuck in the nose can cause persistent nasal discharge an...
May 27, 2008
Carpal tunnel syndrome is like a traffic jam in the wrist, resulting from too much crowding in too little space. Nestled among the bones and tendons of the wrist area is a major median nerve that leads from the arm into the fingers. This is the nerve that "signals" some of the small muscles in the h...
May 27, 2008
Warts are the most common infection of the skin caused by a virus. Plantar warts grow on the plantar, or bottom surface of the foot. They tend to be found in areas of pressure such as the heel and ball of the foot. Plantar warts often grow into the deeper layers of skin because of the pressure they ...
May 27, 2008
Belching or burping is also medically referred as eructation or ructus. Essentially it is a process of releasing gas from the digestive tract through the mouth. A typical odor or sound may also accompany the process of gas release. Belching is a common universal phenomenon and not limited to few peo...
May 27, 2008
Slow breathing can relieve anxiety and prevent you from having a panic attack, if you do it as soon as you notice yourself over breathing or becoming anxious. Socially anxious people are advised to do slow breathing before tackling a feared social situation or at any time they feel anxious.
When ...
May 26, 2008
Ovaries begin to decline in hormone production during the mid-30s and typically continue to decline to around the age of 47; this phase is called perimenopause. During this phase, the process accelerates and hormones fluctuate more, causing irregular menstrual cycles and unpredictable episodes of he...
May 26, 2008
Diagnosis is most commonly made by looking at the burrows or rash. A skin scraping may be taken to look for mites, eggs, or mite fecal matter (scybala) to confirm the diagnosis. Even if a skin scraping or biopsy is taken and returns negative, it is still possible that you may be infested. Typically,...
May 26, 2008
Acupuncture is a relatively painless, natural technique. It consists of the gentle insertion and stimulation of sterile, disposable, small, hair-width needles placed at precise strategic points on the body. While many acupuncture patients are initially wary about their first treatment, they soon dis...
May 26, 2008
On the day of treatment, the patient is given a mild sedative and pain medication. The radiologist makes a tiny incision in the groin—no larger than the tip of a pencil—to gain access to the femoral artery. Using moving X-ray images (fluoroscopy) as a visual guide, the physician directs ...
May 26, 2008
Anxiety Panic Disorder can be nasty and devastating. It can rob you of much needed confidence and happiness. It can also result to physical exhaustion and fatigue.
Other people will become affected as well, because you are always worried and irritated by petty matters. Due to panic attacks, you w...
May 26, 2008
Peanuts contain a compound that may help reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease, according to a study by scientists at the US Department of Agriculture. The report says peanuts are a rich source of resveratrol, which is also contained in red wine and grapes.
Its bittersweet taste makes pean...
May 26, 2008
Soy milk has long been a popular alternative for people who are unable to drink cow's milk (usually due to lactose intolerance). But rather than drink soy milk because you have to, more and more people are deliberately choosing soy milk because of the added health benefits.
Consuming chocolate mi...
May 26, 2008
The term sciatica describes the symptoms of leg pain and possibly tingling, numbness or weakness that travels from the low back through the buttock and down the large sciatic nerve in the back of the leg. The vast majority of people who experience sciatica get better with time (usually a few weeks o...
May 26, 2008
Lyme disease is a bacterial illness caused by a bacterium called a "spirochete." In the United States, the actual name of the bacterium is Borrelia burgdorferi. In Europe, another bacterium, Borrelia afzelii, also causes Lyme disease. Certain ticks found on deer harbor the bacterium in their stomach...
May 26, 2008
Natural honey has been used by mankind since the past 2,500 years. The numerous health benefits of honey have made it an important aspect of traditional medicines such as Ayurveda. Scientists are also researching the benefits of honey in modern medicine, especially its benefit in healing wounds.
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May 26, 2008
The ear works by receiving sound waves and sending messages to the brain. The outer ear includes the part of the ear you can see and the ear canal. The sound waves go through the ear canal and hit the eardrum and cause it to vibrate.
Ear infections are common in young children resulting in millio...
May 26, 2008
Malaria is a serious, infectious disease spread by certain kinds of mosquitoes. It is common in tropical climates and is characterized by chills, fevers, and an enlarged spleen. These symptoms reappear again and again. The disease can be treated with medication, but it tends to come back even after ...
May 26, 2008
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite, Plasmodium, which infects red blood cells. Malaria is characterized by cycles of chills, fever, pain and sweating. Historical records suggest malaria has infected humans since the beginning of mankind. The name "mal 'aria" (meaning "bad air" in ...
May 26, 2008
Mastoiditis is an infection of the spaces within the mastoid bone. It is almost always associated with otitis media, an infection of the middle ear. In the most serious cases, the bone itself becomes infected. It may spread into small cavities in the bone, blocking their drainage. Very severe cases ...
May 26, 2008
Mastoiditis is usually a consequence of a middle ear infection (acute otitis media). The infection may spread from the ear to the mastoid bone of the skull. The mastoid bone fills with infected materials and its honeycomb-like structure may deteriorate. Mastoiditis most commonly affects children. Be...
May 24, 2008
Dyspepsia is a catchall term that includes a variety of digestive problems such as stomach discomfort, gas, bloating, belching, appetite loss, and nausea. Although many serious medical conditions can cause digestive distress, the term "dyspepsia" is most often used when no identifiable medical cause...
May 24, 2008
Indigestion is a common problem. It may be triggered by eating particular foods, or drinking wine or carbonated drinks. It may also be caused by eating too fast or by overeating. Some people may find that spicy foods, high-fiber foods, fatty foods, or too much caffeine can all make this problem wors...
May 24, 2008
Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus. Ringworm can affect skin on your body (tinea corporis), scalp (tinea capitis), groin area (tinea cruris, also called jock itch), or feet (tinea pedis, also called athlete's foot).
Ringworm is a skin and scalp disease caused by several different kin...
May 24, 2008
Indigestion, also known as upset stomach or dyspepsia, is discomfort or a burning feeling in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by nausea, abdominal bloating, belching, and sometimes vomiting. Some people also use the term indigestion to describe the symptom of heartburn.
Indigestion is not a d...
May 24, 2008
Squats: squats are one of the most effective workout exercises to tone your butts. There are distinctive kinds of squat exercises, one being chair squats. All you need to do is to stand with your feet hip-width apart and make an attempt to squat, with your back straightened and tummy tucked in. Keep...
May 24, 2008
"Toothache" usually refers to pain around the teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by tooth or jaw problems, such as a dental cavity, a cracked tooth, an exposed tooth root, gum disease, disease of the jaw joint (temporo- mandibular joint), or spasms of the muscles used for chewin...
May 24, 2008
Stretch mark, also known as striae by dermatologists, is a skin disorder produced by different kind of occurrences. However, the instance is the same; for a determined reason there is an overstretching of the skin. This interrupts the production of collagen, the protein that our body uses for connec...
May 24, 2008
Cold sores are painful, fluid-filled tiny blisters that appear on the lips and around the nose. They usually appear in association with a cold-hence the name. It is caused by one of two highly contagious viruses:Herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2. When the body is stressed, or its immune system ...
May 24, 2008
Most people were introduced to the orthopedic surgeon at a young age when they were brought to the emergency room with their first broken bone. For me the memory of the event is now faint (something about a bicycle and pavement), but the cast that I was able to tote around the classroom is fondly re...
May 24, 2008
This trend for resorting to home remedies is not new. In fact, they have their origin in the ancient times. To deal with day-to-day problems, like cough and cold, headache, vomiting, upset stomach etc; there are plenty of effective cure home remedies. Home remedy treatment makes use of things bestow...
May 24, 2008
Binge eating also occurs in another eating disorder called bulimia nervosa. Persons with bulimia nervosa, however, usually purge, fast, or do strenuous exercise after they binge eat. Purging means vomiting or using a lot of diuretics (water pills) or laxatives to keep from gaining weight. Fasting is...
May 24, 2008
Avascular necrosis is a disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones. Without blood, the bone tissue dies and causes the bone to collapse. If the process involves the bones near a joint, it often leads to collapse of the joint surface. This disease also is ...
May 24, 2008
Postpartum Depression that occurs during pregnancy or within a year after delivery is called perinatal depression. The exact number of women with depression during this time is unknown. But researchers believe that depression is one of the most common complications during and after pregnancy. Often,...
May 24, 2008
Postpartum depression can make you feel restless, anxious, fatigued and worthless. Some new moms worry they will hurt themselves or their babies. Unlike the "baby blues," postpartum depression does not go away quickly. Very rarely, new moms develop something even more serious. They may stop eating, ...
May 24, 2008
The reduced blood flow to the bone may be the result of blockage by a blood clot, medication, or the deliberate stoppage of flow during surgery or because of measures taken to control a hemorrhage (major bleed). The most commonly affected sites are the proximal and distal femoral heads, the upper pa...
May 22, 2008
Stuttering is a speech disorder in which the normal flow of speech is disrupted by frequent repetitions or prolongations of speech sounds, syllables or words or by an individual's inability to start a word. The speech disruptions may be accompanied by rapid eye blinks, tremors of the lips and/or jaw...
May 22, 2008
Mango originated in Southeast Asia where it has been grown for over 4,000 years. Over the years mango groves have spread to many parts of the tropical and sub-tropical world, where the climate allows the mango to grow best. Mango trees are evergreens that will grow to 60 feet tall. The mango tree wi...
May 22, 2008
Himalayan salt comes from a low-lying region situated in the first foothills of the Himalayas, over an area of approximately 200 square miles, in the northwest of Pakistan. The sea covering this region evaporated due to climatic changes. Powerful tectonic movements gave rise to the Himalayan range....
May 22, 2008
As a disease that is often referred to as a silent killer, high blood pressure is a condition that may be go undetected until a routine physical or a visit to the doctor. Once it has been established that high blood pressure is present, it is time to make some serious changes in lifestyle and diet. ...
May 22, 2008
Try to control sneezing (like, don´t sniff ground black pepper) and don´t blow your nose for several days. In the event the bone around the eye has had some minor fracturing, expelling air forcefully from your nose will also force air out of sinuses near the socket, injecting it under yo...
May 22, 2008
As for the makeup, go for the naturally pretty look and make it waterproof. The best summer makeup looks like you aren't wearing makeup, yet you look gorgeous. Cheeks blush a pretty flush. Lips are kissably soft and pretty in pink, coral with maybe enough sheen to catch his eye. Like you bit and lic...
May 22, 2008
Black lung disease is the common name for coal workers' pneumoconiosis (CWP) or anthracosis, a lung disease of older workers in the coal industry, caused by inhalation, over many years, of small amounts of coal dust. Black lung results from inhaling coal dust over a long time. Although coal dust is ...
May 22, 2008
Castor oil is an excellent repellent for moles. In order to effectively apply castor oil you need to water the area thoroughly beforehand. Spray castor oil onto your lawn or garden using a spray bottle or lawn spraying device normally used for fertilizer or pesticides. After you have thoroughly dous...
May 22, 2008
Carbohydrates are the main source of blood glucose, which is a major fuel for all of the body's cells and the only source of energy for the brain and red blood cells. Except for fiber, which cannot be digested, both simple and complex carbohydrates are converted into glucose. The glucose is then eit...
May 22, 2008
The first home remedy for black eye is to get something cold on the eye immediately after it has been struck. The cold will help relieve the swelling of the eye. Your best choice would be a bag of ice. If a bag of ice is not available, a cold can of soda or a bag of frozen vegetables will work. Howe...
May 22, 2008
The bile duct is a thin tube, about 4 to 5 inches long, that reaches from the liver to the small intestine. In the liver, it begins as many small channels that gather bile from the liver cells. These all join into one tube or duct (this part of the bile duct is called the hepatic duct). About one th...
May 22, 2008
Cancers can develop in any part of the bile duct and, based on their location, are divided into 3 groups. About half of the cancers develop in the smaller bile duct branches inside the liver and are called intrahepatic (inside the liver) bile duct cancers. These can be confused with cancers that sta...
May 22, 2008
The citrus fruits have more benefits than others. The lemon has great benefits as well as the juice of the lemon as well. Either fresh squeezed lemons or store bought lemon juice have the same type of benefits. Lemon juice is good for a source of Vitamin C. One health benefit is that lemons and lemo...
May 22, 2008
The infection that causes osteomyelitis often is in another part of the body and spreads to the bone via the blood. Affected bone may have been predisposed to infection because of recent trauma.In children, the long bones are usually affected. In adults, the vertebrae and the pelvis are most commonl...
May 22, 2008
Black lung disease is an occupational lung disease caused by prolonged inhalation of coal mine dust. Black lung disease is also called silicosis, coal workers' pneumoconiosis, or black lung. Discover the signs, symptoms, treatment & prevention of black lung disease. Black lung disease is a type of p...
May 23, 2008
Experiences from Qigong practitioners have shown that Qigong healing positively affects a wide range of health problems from pains, ulcers, infections and allergies to cancer, diabetes and heart disease. These stunning healing results are dramatic, especially for people who were informed by their do...
May 23, 2008
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder. It is acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder affecting at least 85 percent of adolescents and young adults. When you have just a few red spots, or pimples, you have a mild form of acne. Some people with severe acne are not bothered by it. Others are embarras...
May 23, 2008
An allergy is a hypersensitivity to a foreign substance that is usually harmless but produces a violent reaction in the allergy sufferer. Allergies are generally the body's effort to eliminate something it considers unsuitable.
Nasal allergy symptoms are something people with allergic asthma ofte...
May 23, 2008
Acne vulgaris is a common skin disorder affecting at least 85 percent of adolescents and young adults. This disorder is often dismissed by the medical community and general population as a superficial affliction associated with growing up, however scientific evidence has illustrated that the effects...
May 23, 2008
Massage is one of the oldest, simplest forms of therapy and is a system of stroking, pressing and kneading different areas of the body to relieve pain, relax, stimulate, and tone the body. Massage does much more than create a pleasant sensation on the skin, it also works on the soft tissues (the mus...
May 23, 2008
Acne vulgaris, more commonly referred to simply as acne, is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the pilocebaceous unit that affects at least 85 percent of adolescents and young adults. Acne has been implicated in psychiatric and psychological processes more than most other dermatological conditions. ...
May 23, 2008
Remember, the normal nail will have to grow the infected nail off the body. If the treatment is missed, for even one dose, the nail that grew that day may not be resistant to the fungus and the fungus can jump from the infected nail that is still present into the healthy (but not resistant) nail. If...
May 23, 2008
Application of Vick Vapor and essential oils directly on the skin. On all of this treatments if the nail is filed, it will work better. One of the better essential oils for this kind of application is the tea tree oil, commonly found in Australia. There is scientific evidence to this oil's antifunga...
May 23, 2008
The majority of treatments on the market today use synthetic chemicals to alleviate the pain and itching, but this provides only temporary relief. Many people report that these types of solutions don't even work!Natural treatments might help you get rid of this problem and have the added benefit of ...
May 23, 2008
Go for nice long walks with the stroller. Walking while pushing a stroller burns even more calories than walking alone. Remember to keep water on hand to quench your thirst. Walking can be done nearly all year round assuming there is no snow or ice. Be sure your baby is bundled up well and shaded.
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May 23, 2008
The symptoms of duodenal ulcers include heartburn, stomach pain relieved by eating or taking antacids, weight gain, and a burning sensation at the back of the throat. The patient is most likely to feel discomfort two to four hours after meals, or after having citrus juice, coffee, or aspirin. About ...
May 23, 2008
Alport Syndrome (AS) is an inherited disorder of the basement membranes of the kidney, eye and ear. People who inherit defective genes for the "collagen" proteins in these basement membranes may develop progressive loss of renal function, deafness and abnormalities of the eye. In the kidneys, glomer...
May 23, 2008
Progressive loss of kidney function in Alport Syndrome is variable. In some families, affected males may require dialysis as early as 20 years and invariably by 31 years of age; in others, dialysis is not needed until about 40 years. Deafness is bilateral, but may be subtle in childhood. Formal audi...
May 23, 2008
Ulcers often occur within the duodenum, usually in the first part just beyond the stomach which is called the duodenal cap. Ulcers can come in all shapes and sizes. Image 1 shows a single white-based ulcer. Image 2 shows numerous small ulcers scattered across the duodenal cap. Image 3 demonstrates a...
May 23, 2008
Alport syndrome is a genetic condition characterized by the progressive loss of kidney function and hearing. Alport syndrome can also affect the eyes. The presence of blood in the urine (hematuria) is almost always found in this condition. Many people with Alport syndrome also exhibit high levels of...
May 21, 2008
Bowen´s disease is a growth of abnormal cells that is confined to the outer layer of the skin. It usually appears as a slow-growing red and scaly patch. Occasionally it can turn into true skin cancer. For this reason, dermatologists usually treat or at least keep an eye on Bowen's disease.
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May 21, 2008
Celiac sprue is a result of an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat or related grains and present in many foods that we eat. Celiac sprue causes impaired absorption and digestion of nutrients through the small intestine.
In Celiac disease the lining of the small intestine is damage...
May 21, 2008
Dermatitis herpetiformis is associated with a bowel disorder known as coeliac disease. Small blisters usually develop gradually, mostly on the elbows, knees, buttocks, lower back, and back of the head. Sometimes blisters break out on the face and neck. It may occur in association with gluten (wheat)...
May 21, 2008
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly in foods but may also be found in products we ...
May 21, 2008
Anencephaly is a cephalic disorder that results from a neural tube defect that occurs when the cephalic (head) end of the neural tube fails to close, usually between the 23rd and 26th day of pregnancy citation needed, resulting in the absence of a major portion of the brain, skull, and scalp. Childr...
May 21, 2008
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a skin disorder often associated with celiac disease. (DH) is an intensely itchy skin eruption. Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in persons age 20 and older, although children may sometimes be affected. It is seen in both men and women. It usually shows up in ...
May 21, 2008
Batten disease is a fatal, inherited disorder of the nervous system that begins in childhood. In some cases, the early signs are subtle, taking the form of personality and behavior changes, slow learning, clumsiness, or stumbling. Symptoms of Batten disease are linked to a buildup of substances call...
May 21, 2008
The cause of bipolar disorder is unclear, but hereditary, biological, and psychological factors may play a part. For example, the incidence of bipolar disorder among relatives of affected patients is higher than in the general population and highest among maternal relatives. The closer the relations...
May 21, 2008
Blepharo means "eyelid". Spasm means "uncontrolled muscle contraction". The term blepharospasm ['blef-a-ro-spaz-m] can be applied to any abnormal blinking or eyelid tic or twitch resulting from any cause, ranging from dry eyes to Tourette's syndrome to tardive dyskinesia. The blepharospasm referred ...
May 21, 2008
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in a person´s mood, energy, and ability to function. Different from the normal ups and downs that everyone goes through, the symptoms of bipolar disorder are severe. They can result in dama...
May 21, 2008
Looking Beautiful so unique is our dynamic interactive way of presenting what are often complicated or obscure instructions in an easy to follow, easy to learn fashion. Taking good care of your skin can help keep you looking young longer. There's no substitute for beautiful skin. It can also add to ...
May 21, 2008
Compared to weight loss pills, a person does not experience common side effects like indigestion, nausea and diarrhea and the Apple Patch Diet has no major side effects whatsoever. The apple patch diet is a purely natural patch and has three key ingredients (that are all natural extracts). The thre...
May 21, 2008
Cellulite is an extremely prevalent condition affecting up to 90% of adult women for which acceptable treatment options have been lacking. (1) Genetic, hormonal, and vascular factors have been implicated etiologies, while the condition manifests as herniations of the subcutaneous fat into the dermis...
May 21, 2008
Toning along with cardiovascular work will speed up and improve the process, but don't think that you only need to work on your abs. This is another grave misconception.
The truth is that when you work all the larger muscle groups, adding more mass to your muscles, you rev up your metabolism to ...
May 21, 2008
Parasitic diseases account for a large proportion of human morbidity and mortality, and doubtlessly contribute significantly to morbidity and mortality among all animal populations as well. In this sense, parasitic disease is an important ecological force shaping the biosphere.
Traditional medici...
May 20, 2008
A fungal infection of the toe or finger nails often results from a chronic athlete´s foot infection in our youthful years. This is also known as Onychomycosis. The toenail infection is not so easily eliminated and often continues as a seemingly perpetual problem. Nail fungus is made up of tiny...
May 20, 2008
Many rumors circulate from time to time about the cause of chronic bad breath, or halitosis. Does it emanate from the mouth or actually from somewhere in the gastrointestinal tract? You can almost rule out the theory of bad breath(BB) coming from places other than the mouth. The esophagus is collaps...