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- Oral Implants For Healthy Smile - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Sharon BellMrs. Manolita S. Silvestre, a businesswoman from Manila, has a lot to smile about nowadays. Her speech has improved, she looks a lot better than before, and her confidence is up by a hundred percent. "I'm having a good time. I'm not ashamed to face people anymore and my self-esteem is high," ...
Views: 779 - Fighting Fire With Fire (Extinguishers) - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhile smoke detectors can warn you of a fire, you can't use them to fight the blaze. That's why you need a good fire extinguisher. But it's not enough that you have one. Some fire extinguishers work only for certain fires and using them indiscriminately could spread rather than control the ...
Views: 1717 - Stay Alive With Smoke Detectors - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2008 from Sharon BellNo one wants to have a fire. But when it happens, your chances of controlling the blaze and escaping death are greater if you have a smoke detector and fire extinguisher. These two important gadgets should be in every home. "As simple as it sounds, installing smoke detectors is one of the most ...
Views: 796 - More Phony Psoriasis Cures - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Sharon BellGoldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) is another herb said to control psoriasis flare-ups. Its active components are the alkaloids hydrastine and berberine. Unfortunately, the same substances can lead to digestive problems and other toxic symptoms. Common side effects of goldenseal are diarrhea, ...
Views: 842 - Quack Cures For Psoriasis - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Sharon BellBecause of his or her appearance, the person with psoriasis may be tempted to try a number of questionable cures. While most of these quack remedies are probably harmless (except to your wallet), some of them are dangerous and should be avoided. A few may appear to work mainly because psoriasis ...
Views: 1186 - Bottled Water Causes Cavities In Kids - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Sharon BellChildren who drink bottled water are more likely to develop cavities. This startling revelation comes from British researchers who said that the fluoride levels in bottled water are too low to protect kids’ teeth. At the World Dental Congress in Montreal, Canada, researchers said ...
Views: 685 - Brushing Prevents Heart Attacks - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the simplest way to prevent a heart attack? Just keep your mouth clean by means of brushing and flossing. Experts say this simple act could save your life. Doctors have long suspected that there may be a link between oral health and heart disease. That link became clearer after a ...
Views: 736(1 vote) - Controlling Hypertension - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2008 from Sharon BellDrugs that treat high blood pressure are either short-acting or long-acting. The former won’t control blood pressure throughout the day. To do this, you have to increase the dosage or take it several times a day. In contrast, long-acting drugs can control your blood pressure much longer ...
Views: 846 - Myths About Homosexuality - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon BellTo know what homosexuality really is, let's take a close look at some of the misconceptions surrounding this kind of behavior. Below are some myths and the facts behind these claims: Homosexuality is a disease. False. Since 1974, the American Psychiatric Association has removed homosexuality ...
Views: 1030 - Famous Homosexual - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon BellHomosexuals are in good company. Among the many famous homosexuals in history are the Greek philosophers Socrates and Aristotle, the Macedonian ruler Alexander the Great, the British King Richard the Lion-Hearted, the Italian painter-scientist Leonardo da Vinci and the Italian pope Julius III. ...
Views: 1712 - Do Mouthwashes Cause Oral Cancer? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon BellAside from being ineffective, there are other problems associated with mouthwashes. One of these is an allergic reaction. The colorings and flavorings used in most commercial mouthwashes are potential allergens. One common ingredient is alcohol which has been linked to mouth and throat ...
Views: 990 - Are Mouthwash Effective? - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon BellHow does one deal with bad breath? For most people, the easiest way would be to grab the biggest bottle of the most popular mouthwash. Others rely on candy mints and breath sprays for relief. Although some of these products carry unsupported medicinal claims, they are purchased by many people ...
Views: 773 - Other Causes Of Bad Breath - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2008 from Sharon BellBad breath gets worse with poor dental hygiene, a common problem in spite of the presence of several brands of toothpastes and mouthwashes. Millions of people around the world have bad teeth due to a poor diet and bad dental practices. Bad breath that emanates from the mouth may be caused by ...
Views: 762 - Diseases From Flies - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Sharon BellThe common housefly - Musca domestica - lives for only a few weeks. But in that short time, the adult female can lay as many as 2,000 eggs. In warm weather, those eggs hatch in eight to 10 hours, creating new flies that continue breeding. Flies thrive in moist places where there is garbage and ...
Views: 1184 - Bug-Eyed Monsters - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Sharon BellOur innate fear of insects and things that crawl in the night was exploited by the early science fiction (SF) writers in the 1940s. These creepy creatures were often portrayed as alien invaders who menaced scantily-clad females - a scene that dominated the garish covers of the SF pulps for a ...
Views: 876 - The Bugs In Barton's Home - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen John Barton's son moved into his new home in Kent in 1555, he was not alone. Barton's End - as the house was called - had 1,092 tenants; only seven were human. Families of mosquitoes, ants, flies, worms and other insects shared Barton's roof. By 1660, their population rose to 3,000. In ...
Views: 858 - Seal Out Tooth Decay - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Sharon BellProper brushing and flossing together with the use of fluoride can greatly reduce the incidence of cavities in children as well as adults. However, fluoride cannot reach the chewing surfaces of back teeth. This is most evident in young people. But there is a simple way to solve that problem and ...
Views: 716 - Oral Cancer Deaths On The Rise - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Sharon BellOral cancer is a killer. In the United States alone, there are over 22,000 cases every year and over 5,000 deaths yearly, according to the US National Cancer Institute. The emergence of oral cancer does not happen overnight. The slow but sure process is common in people between the ages of 60 ...
Views: 774 - Q & A On Dental Implant Surgery - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2008 from Sharon BellWHO CAN AVAIL OF DENTAL IMPLANTS? Although dental implants are currently used by over a million people worldwide, not everyone can avail of them. Only a professional implantologist can decide whether you’re an ideal candidate for dental implants after a thorough evaluation of your physical ...
Views: 835 - Scalp Reduction For Hair Loss? - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellAnother way to treat baldness is scalp reduction. In this technique, the surgeon cuts a strip of skin from the bald area and sews the edge of the scalp together. The stretched skin moves hair on the sides of the head closer to the top, thereby reducing the bald areas to be covered by a hair ...
Views: 937 - Hazards Of Hair Weaving - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellThe simplest way to cover up baldness is to wear a wig. Others may opt for more sophisticated techniques like hair weaving, hair implantation, or fiber implants, but all have serious side effects. "In hair weaving, the patient's own hair is used to anchor a woven-on hair piece to the scalp. ...
Views: 1043 - Quack Cures For Baldness - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2008 from Sharon BellAmerican humorist Will Rogers once said that “the only thing that can stop falling hair is the floor." In spite of his advice, many people with falling hair continue to be misled by products that claim to grow hair. Americans spend more than $100 million yearly on phony baldness remedies. ...
Views: 2613 - How to brush properly - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from Sharon BellConfused about the kind of toothbrush you should buy? Don’t be! Dentists say it doesn't matter what kind of toothbrush you use as long as you brush properly and feel comfortable with it. No specific toothbrush can claim superiority over others since all are basically the same, according to ...
Views: 749 - Pros And Cons Of Gold Fillings - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Sharon BellWant to feel like a million bucks? Why not get a gold filling? Dental records taken from the US Civil War-era in the 1800s show that gold was the most popular and most preferred filling material owing to its strength and durability. Although other filling materials like tin and amalgam were ...
Views: 1296 - Qualities Of Good Dental Fillings - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Sharon BellYou have a cavity that needs to be repaired. To do this, your dentist will clean the area and cover it up with a dental filling. But the choices are numerous: teeth can be filled with gold, porcelain or silver amalgam among others. Which one is best for you? Choosing the right dental filling ...
Views: 922 - Feeling Your Way Through Dental Filling - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Sharon BellDrivers are no strangers to potholes – those circular holes in the road that can make driving an unpleasant experience. These are common during the rainy season and cause slow traffic and bad-tempered drivers. To repair these holes, they’re usually filled with asphalt – a ...
Views: 802 - Can Vitamins Purify Water? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Sharon BellCan vitamins purify water? That’s what some people say. In “But Not a Drop to Drink! The Lifesaving Guide to Good Water”, Steve Coffel said a balanced diet containing foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E may prevent the buildup of toxic substances in the body due to contaminated ...
Views: 799 - How To Purify Water - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Sharon BellHow can you be sure that your water isn't contaminated? Since appearances can be deceiving, the only way of telling whether your water is safe is by laboratory analysis. For a fee, a reliable lab can tell you the contaminants that may be in your water supply. The yellow pages may give you a ...
Views: 873 - Should You Buy Bottled Water? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Sharon BellDoctor’s have been telling us to drink six to eight glasses of water everyday for a very good reason. As solid as appears to be, the human body is actually a vast sea. Two-thirds of it is made up of water which comprises 83 percent of the blood, 75 percent of muscle, 74 percent of the ...
Views: 764 - Selecting The Right Sunglasses - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Sharon BellTo protect yourself from cataracts and other vision problems associated with ultraviolet (UV) light radiation, what should you do? Wearing sunglasses immediately comes to mind but do they really protect your eyes from the sun? To compare how well sunglasses block UV rays, Consumer Reports ...
Views: 1318 - Other Risk Factors For Cataracts - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Sharon BellWhile constant exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light is harmful, experts consider this as merely one of the factors in the development of cataracts along with heredity, malnutrition, injury, certain diseases, and the use of steroids. Two other groups at risk for UV damage are those who've had ...
Views: 923 - Are Sunglasses Necessary? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Sharon BellPeople buy sunglasses for different reasons. Some do so hoping it will improve their appearance or make them look like a Hollywood movie star. Others wear dark glasses to conceal their identities while a few purchase them simply for fun. The majority of those who invest their money on a pair, ...
Views: 1027 - Frustrating Prostate Problems - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Sharon BellOur ancestors valued urine as much as gold. They thought this liquid protects a person from ghosts as well as evil spirits. Many believed it had healing properties as well. The most unusual belief about urine comes from Germany, according to Philippa Waring in “The Dictionary of Omens & ...
Views: 694 - Screening Procedure For Colon Cancer - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sharon BellAnother helpful technique in diagnosing colon cancer is the stool-guaiac test or occult stool blood test which helps the doctor detect blood in your stool that is invisible to the naked eye. You should have one annually after the age of 50. The results of this test will determine whether you ...
Views: 794 - Are You At Risk For Colon Cancer? - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sharon BellIf you’re over 40 and have rectal bleeding, don't assume it's just a case of hemorrhoids. In the presence of other symptoms - such as a change in bowel habits, abdominal cramps or pain, unexplained anemia or weight loss - you could be suffering from colon cancer. Colon, colorectal, or ...
Views: 740 - When Should You Have A Pap Test? - by Submitted on May 27, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen should your Pap test begin? In “The Best Treatment”, Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital-Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center said you should have one annually starting in your teens, especially when you begin having sex, up to your 60th birthday. Women belonging ...
Views: 772 - Circumcision And Cervical Cancer - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Sharon BellThe bad news about cervical cancer is that it is one of the most common cancers affecting the female reproductive organs. But cheer up! It's a slow-growing cancer and 100 percent curable if detected early. Cervical cancer usually affects women between 30 and 55 years old. The National Cancer ...
Views: 914 - Who Needs Mammography? - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Sharon BellStill another drawback of mammography is its price. The procedure is quite expensive which makes routine screening impractical for most women. Who then should undergo mammography? If you belong to the high-risk group, that is, you are over 50 and have a personal or family history of cancer; it ...
Views: 664 - Guidelines For Mammography - by Submitted on May 24, 2008 from Sharon BellMammography is another way of detecting breast cancer. This technique, which is performed by a radiological technologist, produces a mammogram or soft-tissue X-ray of the breast that allows the doctor to see tumors that are too small to be detected by physical examination. A mammogram also ...
Views: 774 - Detecting breast cancer - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Sharon BellSelf examination of the breasts is important in detecting cancer. More than 90 percent of breast tumors are found this way. Physical examination by a doctor and other diagnostic tests can establish whether the tumor is cancerous or not. With early detection and treatment, you have a better ...
Views: 743 - Warning signs of cancer - by Submitted on May 23, 2008 from Sharon BellOne-third of all cancers are curable. That means you can beat the disease with early detection and treatment. To do this, you should be aware of the early signs and symptoms of cancer. These are the following: A change in bowel or bladder habits. A sore throat that does not heal. Unusual ...
Views: 825 - Cancer Risk Factors - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Sharon BellWith the knowledge we have about oncogenes, it is possible to tell exactly who will get cancer? That question is difficult to answer, especially since many factors are involved in the development of the disease. But there are certain risk factors that can increase your chances of getting ...
Views: 780 - Your Guide to Dental Specialties - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellShakespeare once said that a rose by any other name would still smell as sweet. But that’s hardly the case in dentistry that has a lot of specialties. The long list of oral health care providers can be confusing to consumers who may not know whether to consult an orthodontist, ...
Views: 824 - These Toothpastes Can Kill - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellBefore you brush your teeth, be sure to take a long hard look at the toothpaste you’re using. You may be using a fake or tainted product that contains a toxic chemical. This was revealed by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that warned against some brands of imported toothpaste ...
Views: 776 - How To Prevent Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Sharon BellIn order to prevent hepatitis A, it pays to observe cleanliness. Don't just eat in any place nor buy food from street vendors. Cook food properly and wash your hands after going to the bathroom and before eating. Have your water supply checked to make sure that it is not contaminated. If it is, ...
Views: 911 - Complications Of Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellThe good news is that most people who get hepatitis A recover completely in a matter of weeks. The disappearance of jaundice usually marks the beginning of recovery. Within one or two months, the liver, which is the target of the hepatitis A virus (HAV), is healed. And one bout of hepatitis A ...
Views: 1130 - Hepatitis A Common In Soldiers - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellThe military has always been a victim of hepatitis A. Napoleon's army felt its wrath in the Egyptian campaign of 1799 and British, French, and German troops were severely affected in World War I. More serious outbreaks affected 200,000 US troops from 1942 to 1945. Over five million cases ...
Views: 723 - Homosexuals At Risk For Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Sharon BellPeople who receive blood transfusions or blood products can get hepatitis A. These include hemophiliacs, cancer patients and those who receive tainted blood that contains the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Once such episode published in the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Journal was reported by Dr. ...
Views: 683 - Toxic Levels Of Lead Found In Cheap Dental Crowns - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellThe next time you visit your dentist for a nice set of dentures, be sure to ask where it came from. They may contain dangerous amounts of lead that could endanger your health. This warning comes from Richard Daniels, chief executive of the US National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL), ...
Views: 937 - How Dental Tourism Ruined Lisa's Teeth - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen her husband Mark Beggs offered to pay for her bridge work, Lisa Hewer, 38, was excited. But the high cost of dental treatment in Britain was too much for them. Lured by the growing popularity of dental tourism, Hewer decided to have her teeth fixed in another country. That would enable ...
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