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- 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: 917 - Stay Sexy And Sizzling At Sixty - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2007 from Sharon BellA lot of women believe that when they reach the age of sixty, their skin will be more wrinkly and sagging, their body will double in size, and the natural rosy glow that used to color their cheeks will now be replaced with brown spots and freckles. This may be true for many, but for some, 60 is ...
Views: 913 - Do Shotgun Cough Remedies Work? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Sharon BellAside from codeine, dextromethorphan, and diphenhydramine, are there other effective cough suppressants? The answer is no. None of the other ingredients you'll find in the market today have met the US Food and Drug Administration's standards for efficacy. In fact, some ingredients may be bad ...
Views: 911 - The Devil's Anti-Aging Secret - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sharon BellLooking young doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. We only need to stick to basic anti-aging secrets. This is a must to help you look and feel young without spending so much time and hurting your wallet. Aging is inevitable. We all like to age gracefully and hopefully retain at ...
Views: 909 - Is Lithotripsy For You? - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon BellNewer machines have made the process of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) even simpler. They can be used without immersing the patient in a tub of water, and the latter can go home shortly afterwards. Still, some patients may not be suitable candidates for ESWL. This includes people ...
Views: 906 - Top Places Where Disease-Causing Germs Are Abundant - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Sharon BellPeople often think that they can only get germs if they handle trashcans or other filthy items. There is no doubt that these things are truly infested with disease-causing microorganisms. However, you may be surprised that the places you most likely frequent and things you often handle or use ...
Views: 906 - Losing hair is normal - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Sharon BellScared at the thought of losing hair? Worried every time you find hairs on your pillow? Don’t be. It's normal to lose from 20 to 60 hairs everyday since the human scalp, which contains about 125,000 hairs, has its own life cycle. This is characterized by a long growth period of two to ...
Views: 905 - When Blood Cells Go Wild - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellFor your body to function properly, it needs a steady supply of oxygenated blood that is supplied by red blood cells. These blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to different parts of the body to give you energy and keep the skin healthy. But if the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells, ...
Views: 903 - Quack cures for diabetes - by Submitted on May 09, 2008 from Sharon BellSince many diabetics are ignorant about the disease, they may turn to quacks and their "miracle" cures without knowing that these could harm - if not kill - them. In the 1930s, a popular remedy for diabetes promoted by the Kaadt Diabetic Institute turned out to be a worthless mixture of vinegar ...
Views: 900 - 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: 898 - What If Your Immune System Stops Working? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellImmunodeficiency disorders happen when one or more components of your immune system are missing or when the system is not working as supposed to be. Defects in one's immune system can be congenital or acquired. Either way, having problems with the immune system permits harmful microorganisms to ...
Views: 897 - 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: 894 - 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: 892(1 vote) - Caffeine Secret That's Worth More Than A Cup Of Coffee - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2007 from Sharon BellCellulite means big business. In recent years, Americans alone spend close to $100 million annually on products and services that fight off cellulite. And this figure does not even include money spent on exercise equipment and membership fees in gyms. But if only people with cellulite looked for ...
Views: 889 - Relieve Stress With Relaxation Therapy - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Sharon BellThe twenty-first century can be defined as the age of stress. It seems ironic that with all the modern amenities and technologies that science has come up with, life for most people still revolves around a rat race. Stress has taken its toll on the emotional and physical aspects of so many ...
Views: 887 - 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: 884 - Battling BO - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sharon BellBothered by body odor or BO? You’re not alone. Millions of people have this problem and like you, they can’t stand it. To understand the nature of the problem, let's examine how sweat is produced. Perspiration is the product of sweat glands which are situated in the deepest of ...
Views: 880 - Get Your Libido Back On Track - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellLoss of libido is something that can affect pre- or postmenopausal women. So how do you perk up sexual desire when you reach that stage? Big Mac with cheese, fries, onion rings and a soda for lunch or dinner? Think again. The saturated fats in these fast foods have been associated to loss of ...
Views: 878 - The Problems That Aging Can Bring To Your Eyes - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Sharon BellThe aging process can wreak havoc in all your organs and tissues. Hence, your skin is hardly the only place to worry about as you approach the age of forty. Apart from your skin, the other organ where the earliest symptoms of aging can show up is your eyes. Through the years, you will notice ...
Views: 877 - Positive Outlook Is Best Anti-Aging Remedy - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellWho doesn’t want to postpone their grey days? Most people talk about getting old as if it were some sort of disease or the end of the road as soon as your first grey hair arrives. The reality is, whether we like it or not we will reach old age. So how do you stay young despite old age? ...
Views: 875 - The Amazing Things That Working Memory Can Do For You - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Sharon BellDid you know that a person is more likely to remember numerical figures if they are composed of only a few syllables? This is the reason why, pilots and radio operators read a number like 450 as four five zero instead of four hundred fifty. The chance that the fellow on the other end of the line ...
Views: 873 - Hypertensions kills 5 millions worldwide - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2008 from Sharon BellHigh blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that affects 600 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet many are unaware that they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. The WHO said ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - Preeclampsia Threatens Mother And Child - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2008 from Sharon BellPreeclampsia or pregnancy-induced hypertension is one of the risks of pregnancy. It is common during the first pregnancy and its incidence increases with multiple births. In most cases, preeclampsia causes a slightly elevated blood pressure. But if blood pressure continues to rise, preeclampsia ...
Views: 871 - 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: 868 - How You're Being Hacked At The Back And Don't Know It - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellDid you know that about ninety percent of Americans experience back pain at one time or another? Well, it's true; and half of this figure has been affected by back pain in more than one occasion. Back pain is so common among Americans that it is regarded as one of the top reasons for work ...
Views: 867 - Side Effects Of Varicose Veins Treatments - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Sharon BellDo varicose vein treatments like radiosurgery and sclerotherapy have any side effects? Of course they have but these can be minimized at the hands of a skilled doctor. With sclerotherapy that uses injections to shrink swollen veins, a few may suffer from allergic reactions, infection, ...
Views: 867 - 5 Billion People Have Cavities - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2008 from Sharon BellThe figures are frightening: An estimated five billion people worldwide have dental caries or tooth decay and most children have signs of gingivitis (bleeding gums). Periodontal disease, the major cause of tooth loss, is found in five to 15 percent of most populations. This grim scenario ...
Views: 866 - Cold Hard Facts About Men And Osteoporosis - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMen often think that osteoporosis is a woman's disease. So, they go on about their lives believing that they have one less disease to worry about. But the truth about osteoporosis is that it can also strike men, particularly in their forties or fifties. And having osteoporosis can be very ...
Views: 866 - What To Look For In A Good Brain Supplement - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2007 from Sharon BellAside from wrinkles and fine lines, people think about forgetfulness and memory lapses as indications that they are starting to age. However, due to stress, sleep deprivation, unhealthy eating habits, smoking and some other harmful vice, a lot of people who are in their late 20s and 30s already ...
Views: 861 - Important Pointers In Fighting Arthritis Which You've Forgotten - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellWhen you are young and at the prime of your life, you feel that nothing you do, or not do for that matter, will affect you and your health. You feel you are invincible, forever healthy and young, able to do whatever you please and desire. However, unless you have some sort of youth potion or ...
Views: 860 - Stress Can Eat You Up Alive! So Do Something About It - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellAlthough technology is making life easier, you will see that a lot of people are still in perpetual state of stress. It is not really surprising that many of us are on our toes nowadays because we are plagued with various challenges, such as rising oil prices, mortgage payment woes, difficult ...
Views: 860 - Take A Closer Look At Spider Veins - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Sharon BellNowadays, people are very conscious about their physical appearance. The rise in the popularity of salons, spas and cosmetic clinics is one proof that people are getting obsessed with maintaining their beauty and keeping their skin smooth and flawless. Small problems like slight blemishes on the ...
Views: 859 - Frequently Asked Questions About Mild Cognitive Impairment - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellA few episodes of memory lapses such as forgetting an appointment or where the car is parked is normal for everybody, especially those who are getting older. When you have too many preoccupations or are anxious about something, you should not punish yourself for forgetting to buy cheese for the ...
Views: 858 - Mr. Sandman's Two Favorite Things - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Sharon BellSleep is an important component for your overall well-being. Much like eating proper diet and doing regular exercise, sleeping has a direct effect on how your mind and body should function. So, whatever plans you have for your day, always make sure that you have time for adequate night's ...
Views: 856 - Shake Off The Shakes - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2008 from Sharon BellYou don't have to be Michael Jackson to experi¬ence tremors or shaking hands. Most people have them at one time or another and their causes are as varied as the moves Jackson can make. If your hands tremble, it could be the result of fatigue or tension. Mine usually does after long hours ...
Views: 856 - Hypoglycemia: Fact Or Fad? - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellIn recent years, quacks would like us to believe that hypoglycemia or low blood sugar can occur in non-diabetic individuals. While this is possible in people with certain tumors and in those who take alcohol with little food, the majority of people who appear to be suffering from hypoglycemia ...
Views: 855 - Should You See A Vision Therapist? - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Sharon BellIs your child having difficulty at school? Does he or she find it hard to copy what’s written on the blackboard? Does your child have trouble concentrating? If so, he or she may have a vision problem and vision therapists claim they can solve that easily. Through a series of eye ...
Views: 852 - High Death Toll From Pneumonia - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Sharon BellPneumonia kills over 60,000 Americans every year and it remains a leading cause of death of children worldwide. This is tragic considering the fact that the disease can be cured with early detection and treatment. Pneumonia is the inflammation of the lung in which the air spaces are filled with ...
Views: 850 - Lactic Acid Bacteria And Health - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellThe claims made for yogurt vary from brand to brand but they all promise a healthy life. Should you, therefore, take yogurt for this reason? "No scientist still believes that eating yogurt makes you live longer, but the idea hasn't faded entirely. A few years ago, (one manufacturer) filmed a ...
Views: 850 - Are Hair Spays Harmful? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Sharon BellHair sprays keep hair in place and protect it from moisture. They are used by both men and women to look good and presentable. But are they safe to use? Do they have any side effects? The old types of hair sprays were made of lacquer (shellac dissolved in alcohol) while the newer ones contain ...
Views: 849 - Uterine Tumors Rarely Cancerous - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2008 from Sharon BellA myoma is another name for a fibroid, a benign tumor that develops within the uterine wall or is attached to it. This growth is also called a fibromyoma or leiomyoma. About 20 percent of women over 35 have myomas. This may occur singly or in groups. Fibroids may be as small as a pea or as ...
Views: 849 - Why People Hate Roaches - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sharon BellCockroaches are among the most hated insects. It’s easy to understand why. Their presence indicates filth and unsanitary conditions. These pests thrive in dirt, trash and grime. However, they can infest even clean and well-organized homes. While they are known to carry various ...
Views: 843 - 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: 842 - What To Do With Whiteheads - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2008 from Sharon BellAlthough they don’t look as awful as pimples, whiteheads can affect your appearance just the same – the reason why most people hate them. While their real cause is unknown, whiteheads are believed to result from certain hormonal changes in the body that accompany puberty. These ...
Views: 837 - Do Your Eyes Twitch? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Sharon BellIf your eyes twitch in the absence of a pretty woman, you probably have a tic or habit spasm. No, I'm not referring to the bloodsucking insects you'll find in dogs. In medical par¬lance, a tic is the repeated contraction of a group of muscles, especially of the face. This habit is common ...
Views: 835 - How To Stop Heel Pain - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Sharon BellHeel pain may either be caused by being overweight or wearing the wrong shoes. This leads to a disabling condition called plantar fasciitis. The bones of the feet are protected by dense fibrous tissue called plantar fascia which extends from the heel to the toes. This cushions the feet ...
Views: 835 - The Quest For Youth - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellThe search for the Fountain of Youth can be traced back from early times to the present day. This legendary spring supposedly restored the youth of anyone who drinks from it. It is said to be located in Florida and stories of the fountain are most persistent in this state. History tells us that ...
Views: 834(1 vote) - How To Make Your Eyes Attractive And Lift Your Spirit This Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Sharon BellThe eyes are the most expressive features of your face. Even if you mask a smile, your eyes will surely reveal your real feelings and emotions. The eyes are also the first things that people notice. Thus, if you have tired-looking eyes, your overall appearance will surely suffer. If you want a ...
Views: 831 - Don't Take Your Tonsils Out! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you have a sore throat that won’t go away? Do you find it difficult or painful to swallow? Are you suffering from headache, fever and chills at the same time? If you said “yes” to the above questions, you probably have tonsilitis – a disease characterized by red, ...
Views: 830 - Are Baby Walkers Safe? - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the most dangerous form of transportation on earth? Believe it or not, it’s the baby walker and your child could be its next victim. This was revealed by the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics which are both calling for a ban on the ...
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