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- How To Spot Quacks - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat is quackery? The late Dr. Morris Fishbein, who edited the Journal of the American Medical Association for 26 years, defines it as "the practice of medicine by unlicensed persons or the application of treatments which are not generally recognized as appropriate by the profession." You don't ...
Views: 511 - 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: 828 - How To Stop Hiccups - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellThe name Charles Osborne may not ring a bell to readers today. But in his time he was famous for one thing: hiccups. The Guinness World Records lists him as the man with the longest attack of hiccups. His hiccups began in 1922 at the rate of 40 times per minute and finally ended after 68 years ...
Views: 760 - How To Survive Tidal Waves - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all earthquakes cause tsunamis or tidal waves. But some do. When that happens, it pays to be prepared. To avoid trouble, here’s what to do: A strong earthquake in coastal areas should be interpreted as a natural seismic sea-wave warning. Don't stay in low-lying coastal areas. A ...
Views: 990 - How to Treat Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Sharon BellHow is dementia treated? What can be done for those suffering from this dreaded disease? While a cure remains to be seen, experts said the key is to keep the brain as active as possible. "Within reasonable limits, patients with impaired cerebral function should keep mentally active. It is ...
Views: 1075 - How To Use Insulin - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellPreviously, insulin was injected in the thighs, arms, or buttocks. Current medical opinion says the abdomen is a much better site since insulin is absorbed more consistently than when injected in other areas. To avoid the scarring of fatty tissue that occurs with multiple injections, use ...
Views: 556 - How Yogurt Can Help - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2008 from Sharon BellMany claims are made for yogurt. Are they true? Unfortunately, reports that the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will im¬prove your complexion, prevent diarrhea or treat vaginal yeast infections have no scientific basis. Although these bacteria are beneficial to health, they are useless when ...
Views: 546 - 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: 861 - How Your Thyroid Glands Can Ruin Your Figure - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Sharon BellIf you are almost starving yourself to death and exercising yourself to exhaustion but seem to only lose a few pounds, then you might have underlying problems that prevent you from losing weight. If you have tried almost all weight loss programs imaginable and still cannot seem to find a ...
Views: 1545 - Hypertensions Affects Millions - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellIn 2025, one in three adults aged over 20 years or 1.56 billion people worldwide will have hypertension. This frightening prediction comes from Dr. Jiang He and colleagues at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, who looked at the overall ...
Views: 520 - 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: 848 - If You Think Female Hormones Are Trivial, You're Wrong! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Sharon BellHormones play very important roles in the proper functioning of a woman's body. There are many types of female hormones, but the major ones are estrogen and progesterone. These two hormones are produced in the woman's ovaries. Estrogen has been mainly referred to as the hormone that defines ...
Views: 629 - If You Think Venous Problems Are Just Cosmetic, Think Again! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Sharon BellVeins carry low-oxygen blood to the heart, while arteries carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart. But more often than not, a vein and an artery are mistaken for each other. For this reason, problems in both components of the vascular system are thought of as one and the same. In effect, ...
Views: 675 - 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: 857 - Improve Your Memory By Dreaming - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Sharon BellWant to have a good memory? Dr. Chester Pearlman, a Boston psychiatrist, said the key to remembering facts and improving one's memory is dreaming. That’s right - dreaming. Dream about animals, your loved one or a coming event. Just think about anything and Pearlman said you'll be ...
Views: 633 - Increase Your Metabolic Rate To Lose Your Weight - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellLosing weight is never easy; especially if you do not have a clue about what to do. But to help you jump start your weight loss efforts, you should begin by improving your metabolism or your body's ability to burn off calories. The following are easy ways to improve your metabolic rate. Add ...
Views: 574 - Insulin Resistance And Stress Levels Bring You Menopausal Horror - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2007 from Sharon BellWomen who are in their menopausal stage are experiencing considerable changes in their bodies. On weight alone, almost all menopausal women will gain an average of ten to fifteen pounds within the entire duration of the menopausal stage. Well, gaining weight is just another one of the several ...
Views: 666 - 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: 898 - Jaundice Not Always A Sign Of Hepatitis A - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from Sharon BellNot all cases of jaundice are caused by hepatitis. The condition may be the result of hemolytic anemia, cancer of the pancreas, gallstones lodged in the liver duct, or a side effect of certain medications like erthromycin and sulfa drugs, antidepressants and anticancer drugs. Furthermore, even ...
Views: 749 - Keep It Cool, Avoid Hot Flashes - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sharon BellData shows that fifty million women in the United States are going through menopause, and a staggering 80 percent of them suffer from hot flashes. Though harmless, they can be extremely uncomfortable. Menopause has become a hot topic of conversation among women of the baby-boomer generation. ...
Views: 783 - Keywords To Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Sharon BellThere is no fast way to lose weight but certain keywords can do wonders for your body. These are replace, swap, less, smaller, stop, avoid, and cut. These words sound better than do’s and don’ts. The healthiest way to lose weight is not by crash dieting or extreme bursts of ...
Views: 655 - Keywords to Lose Weight - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2007 from Sharon BellThere is no fast way to lose weight but certain keywords can do wonders for your body. These are replace, swap, less, smaller, stop, avoid, and cut. These words sound better than do’s and don’ts. The healthiest way to lose weight is not by crash dieting or extreme bursts of ...
Views: 657 - 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: 842 - Leprosy: Rare But Frightening Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIt has been with us since ancient times. Its very name strikes fear in the hearts of men and women everywhere. That disease is leprosy – a mutilating and incurable illness. Hansen's disease is the polite term for leprosy which is caused by mycobacterium leprae, bacteria closely related to ...
Views: 561 - Liposuction May Not Be Perfect But It Works - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellEverybody hates fat. But just like any other cell in your body, fat cells have some important functions for you; and in fact, they are vital to your overall wellness and health. For one, your fat cells serve as storage for energy that your body has yet to use, making them your body's very own ...
Views: 662 - Living With Epilepsy - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen something goes wrong in the electric fuse box that is the human brain, an epileptic fit is likely to begin. Call it a short circuit or a burnt fuse. Once a cluster of nerve cells in the brain becomes disorganized, this leads to seizures which vary from person to person. Some people ...
Views: 538 - Lose More Weight By Increasing Caloric Burn Rate - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2007 from Sharon BellLosing excess weight is all about metabolism. There are people who have slow metabolic rate so they can be the Nutty Professor if it ever goes to Broadway; while there are those who can chomp on a tray-full of burgers yet they look like the zombies in Resident Evil. Metabolism is responsible for ...
Views: 725 - 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: 895 - Magically Strip Your Cellulite And Be A Frequent Flyer - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Sharon BellHave you heard about how air travel can be brutal for fat people? Well, this sad experience is not at all about dizziness and other in-flight syndromes; instead, it is about how most passengers and airline staff think about people who are large. Since airline travel is all about comfort while ...
Views: 813 - Major Reasons Why Your Libido Is Drained - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2007 from Sharon BellThe hustle and bustle of daily life both at home and at work can have unfavorable effects on a woman's appetite for sex. And the worst part is that the busy woman of today may not even notice that her sex drive is already in a steady downturn. According to a research by the American Medical ...
Views: 718 - Many Suffer Due To Uncontrolled Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellOwing to the high cost of medicines, complicated treatments or plain neglect, many asthma patients don’t follow their prescribed treatment and suffer greatly because of this. This was revealed by Dr. Jan Lotvall associate professor of the Department of Respiratory Medicine and ...
Views: 562 - Mdicines That Cause Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellMore than half of all cases of impotence are due to psychological problems. Stress, anxiety, and depression can make one lose interest in sex and eventually trigger episodes of impotence. "Psychological causes of impotence usually develop as a result of some specific anxiety-producing event, ...
Views: 574 - Men And Their Skin: Not That Tough After All - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2008 from Sharon BellMen will usually evade the idea that they need proper skin care. Might as well admit it, the oozing testosterone in your body tell you that you are made up of some unbreakable material, which makes you impervious to anything that can damage the skin. Well, skin experts will be a little bit more ...
Views: 721 - Menopausal And Chronically Burned Out At 40: How To Bring Back The Sparkle - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Sharon BellAs if pregnancy and monthly periods are not enough to keep them on their toes, women still have to deal with menopause and all its annoying and energy-depleting symptoms. With all the changes that a woman is expected to undergo during this dreaded stage in her life, it is no wonder that most ...
Views: 713 - Menopause And Frigidity - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Sharon BellIs menopause to be blamed for female sexual dysfunction or frigidity? What role does it play in this common problem? First of all, it’s important to understand that frigidity is caused by a lot of things that both the woman and the man may not be aware of. To improve their sex lives, the ...
Views: 1713 - Menopause Can Bring Increased Risk Of Heart Disease - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellThere is a big misconception going on about heart diseases. Many people have the impression that heart attacks are exclusive to men. Well, nothing can be farther from the truth. In reality, women are also exposed to all sorts of heart problems as men. And according to statistics, about 50% of ...
Views: 669 - Migraine - Headache From Hell - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Sharon BellMigraine means "half cranium" in French. This malady is so named because it is a severe headache that usually affects only one side of the head. It often begins in puberty and disappears after 50. The condition runs in families and affects more women than men. Changes in the blood vessels of ...
Views: 724 - Millions Suffer Fom Bpolar Dsorder - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Sharon BellLife, they say, is like a wheel. Sometimes you’re up; sometimes you’re down. But if your mood stays that way most of the day or everyday, chances are you have bipolar disorder - a mental disorder that affects 222 million people worldwide and is the sixth leading cause of disabilities ...
Views: 684 - Mind Your Mole - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from Sharon BellMoles are round or oval pigmented protruding birthmarks on the skin which usually appear in early childhood. A typical adult has about 15 to 50 moles on the body. Normally, these don't cause any trouble and are best left alone. But moles that become large, change color and shape, and bleed may ...
Views: 591 - More Bad Breath Q & A - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Sharon BellCan bad breath be caused by other diseases? Yes, your bad breath could be caused by a medical problem such as an infection of the respiratory tract involving the nose, throat, windpipe, or lungs. These include sinusitis (the inflammation of one of the sinuses or hollow spaces in the bones ...
Views: 725 - More Folk Remedies For Warts - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Sharon BellHow did our forefathers deal with warts? The answer may surprise you. Here are more folk remedies taken from Edward F. Dolan's “Folk Medicine Cures & Curiosities”: “There are several tricks that your family might have had you play on the dead. One calls for you to touch a dead ...
Views: 612 - 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: 997 - More Pollen Facts And Fallacies - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Sharon BellHas news about bee pollen’s magical properties made you buzzing with excitement? Don’t pin your hopes too high or you might be disappointed. Here are more pollen claims and the truth behind them. CLAIM; Pollen contains mysterious ingredients that boost an athlete's ...
Views: 624 - More Pollen Propaganda You Should Ignore - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2008 from Sharon BellWill taking bee pollen make a difference in your health? Or should you ignore the stories told by pollen pushers? Here are more pollen propaganda and the truth behind the claims. CLAIM: Bee pollen is a pure vegetable source, is rich in protein and vitamins, and contains an unbelievable ...
Views: 559 - More Quack Cures For Diabetes - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellAnother quack cure for diabetes is chromium. This became popular in the 1950s when an experiment showed that rats taking this mineral were able to metabolize sugar properly. Since then, it has been suggested that a chromium deficiency may cause diabetes and a host of other symptoms. "It has ...
Views: 701 - 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: 848 - Multiple Sclerosis: An Unpredictable Disease - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIn some people, it is a mild illness. In others, it can lead to permanent disability. This is the nature of multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that affects 300,000 people in the United States alone. Myelin is a fatlike substance that covers the nerve fiber found in the brain and ...
Views: 519 - Muscle Tremors From Asthma drugs - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2008 from Sharon BellDoes your asthma medicine make you shake? Do you tremble the moment you take it? Relax, there’s no need to worry. Doctors say this is a harmless side effect of the drug that eventually disappears. Just as it takes time to buy the right shoes for your feet, asthmatics sometimes have to ...
Views: 949 - Muscle Weakness A Sign Of Myasthenia Gravis - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Sharon BellIn myasthenia gravis, certain muscles tire quickly, especially those of the face, lips, tongue, neck and throat. The usual victims are women below 40 or older than 70 but the disease may occur at any age. “The disorder affects only the function of your muscles, and the muscle weakness you ...
Views: 760 - Myths About Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellBreastfeeding is not only good for infants. Mothers will benefit from this practice as well. But before we go to that, let's take a look at some of the myths about breast¬feeding that persist to this day. First and foremost among these is the belief that breastfeeding will cause breast ...
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