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- What If Your Body Is At War With Common Colds? - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Sharon BellThere is a party going on right up your respiratory tract. Millions of common cold viruses are having the time of their lives while you are down on your bed, teary-eyed, feverish and coughing. You also have runny nose and you wonder if you can make a fortune out of the empty boxes of Kleenex ...
Views: 569 - Sports Drinks And Tooth Decay - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2008 from Sharon BellOne problem associated with sports drinks is that they contribute to tooth decay. Dr. Alex Milosevic of the University of Liverpool in England said most products contain high acid levels that can destroy teeth. In the British Journal of Sports Medicine, he reported the case of a 23-year-old ...
Views: 567 - Brain Disorder Common In Summer - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Sharon BellSummer is a good time to enjoy the great outdoors. But the warm, sunny weather is also the time that mosquitoes mate and spread numerous diseases like encephalitis. Encephalitis is the inflammation of the brain that is often caused by a viral infection. It is a life-threatening disease, ...
Views: 566 - Diabetes Affects Millions - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Sharon BellOver 15 million Americans have diabetes but half of them don’t know it. Most live in the city and the disease is prevalent among white collar workers. Of the diabetics surveyed, only about one-fourth consulted a doctor and were being treated. "Worldwide, more than 50 million people ...
Views: 566 - How To Raise A Healthy Child - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from Sharon BellDo you want your child to be the best that he or she can be? Do you want your toddler to be free from sickness and excel both physically and mentally? If so, you owe it to your child to provide him or her with the best possible care that only parents can give. And the best way to do this is to ...
Views: 566 - 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: 566 - 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: 565 - Sweeten Your Life Without The Guilt - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Sharon BellAlmost a century ago, medical and nutrition experts began searching for substances that can duplicate the sweetness of sugar but without the consequential amounts of calories. And so today, amid the cheers from lovers of soft drinks, candies, and pastries, substitutes for sugar have been in ...
Views: 565 - A Passion for Peanut Butter - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Sharon BellI have always loved peanut butter. Nothing excites me more than sinking my teeth into the gooey stuff. And a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is enough to chase my blues away. Many people share my passion for peanut butter. I'm not the only one nuts about it. In fact, it's a perennial favorite ...
Views: 564 - 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: 562 - When Your Eye Gets Lazy - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2008 from Sharon BellYou’ve probably encountered a couple of lazy people in this world. But did you know that laziness can strike the eye too? When your eye wanders inward or outward or doesn’t seem to follow the other one, you have what doctors call a “lazy eye.” Lazy eye or amblyopia is ...
Views: 560 - Complications Of Diabetes - by Submitted on May 08, 2008 from Sharon BellThanks to the efforts of two Canadian doctors, Frederick Banting and Charles Best, insulin was discovered and this dramatically changed the lives of millions diabetics, especially those suffering from insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), the more severe form of the disease. No longer was ...
Views: 557 - Play It Safe To Avoid Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2007 from Sharon BellBack muscles get strained, disks degenerate, and nerves are pinched. That’s what happens when you have back pain, a common complaint among athletes. Causes range from a strain, muscle overuse or a more ominous condition such as a herniated disc. "What has emerged in much greater numbers ...
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: 553 - Treating Impotence - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Sharon BellIf impotence is due to physical factors, the latter should be treated accordingly. What methods are used in treating patients whose problem is physiological? Here’s what to expect but remember that all these methods carry certain risks so it's important that your impotence is correctly ...
Views: 553 - Dealing With Impotence - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Sharon BellHaving problems with your sex life? Does your wife complain when the lights go out? Don’t expect the worse. For all you know, it may be a temporary problem. Erection can occur gradually or as fast as three seconds and can be lost rapidly or slowly. The length of time an erection can be ...
Views: 552 - Discovering Dementia - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2008 from Sharon BellIt’s frustrating when you meet someone in the street whom you can't recognize. It's even more embarrassing when that person calls you by your first name and you can't remember his. That has happened to me on several occasions. You know that person's name is at the tip of your tongue. But ...
Views: 552 - Benefits Of Inhaled Asthma Medicines - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2008 from Sharon BellHow can inhaled medicines help asthmatics? One important benefit is that they help you save money in the long run and keep you away from the hospital. This is good news for asthmatics considering that the health-related costs of asthma are great. The disease results in less income due to less ...
Views: 551 - Breast Is Best - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellShould you breastfeed or bottle feed your baby? The American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Nutrition said both are acceptable during the infant's first year. This fact was echoed by Dr. Susan Baker of the Boston Children's Hospital, the world's largest pediatric research center, who said ...
Views: 551 - Breastfeeding Helps Women Loss Weight - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDid you know that breastfeeding enhances the contraction of the uterus and helps it return to its normal prepregnancy state more rapidly? This is another benefit mothers will enjoy from this healthy habit. Experts say there is less blood loss after delivery and nursing mothers lose weight more ...
Views: 550 - Want To Have Healthy Bones? Then Start Shedding Off Excess Fat - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellMany know that diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and stroke are just some of the conditions that you can suffer from if you are overweight or obese. However, a study has shown that people, especially women, who have a lot of extra body fat have weaker bones than those with normal body fat levels. ...
Views: 550 - Why Hair Lice Aren't Nice - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2008 from Sharon BellIt's not nice to have lice. Although these insects are too tiny to be seen, they can cause intense itching and red, scaly rashes on the skin. The medical term for head lice is pediculosis capitis - a problem which was recognized since biblical times. In Exodus 8:17, Aaron supposedly waved his ...
Views: 550 - Special Candy Helps Fight Tooth Decay - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen it comes to dental health, candies are often a no-no. Dentists are quick to tell patients to avoid sticky sweets since they greatly contribute to tooth decay and other dental problems. But researchers have recently found a new way for candy lovers to have their way. They’re developed ...
Views: 548 - Help For Hemorrhoids - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Sharon BellWhat’s the best way to get rid of hemorrhoids? If you're a devout Catholic, you can try calling on St. Fiacre, the patron saint of hemorrhoids. Fiacre was a hermit known for his miraculous cures and strong distaste for women. How he became associated with hemorrhoids is unknown but it ...
Views: 546 - 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: 546 - Preventing Crib Deaths - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Sharon BellEvery year, in the United States alone, over 8,000 to 10,000 infants die - not because of accidents or infec¬tious diseases; they simply don't wake up from sleep. "This condition is called sudden infant death syn¬drome (SIDS) and it is the most common cause of death during infancy. ...
Views: 543 - Hit The Road Without Hitting People - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from Sharon BellOver a hundred people – mostly children – are killed and 6,000 are injured yearly by vehicles that are backing up, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The editors of Parent magazine said the usual victim is a two-year-old who is hit by a ...
Views: 541 - Rats Less Likely To Give You Rabies - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Sharon BellYou're less likely to get rabies from a rat but the chances of acquiring the disease become greater with cats and other carnivorous animals like dogs and even bats. These animals may be infected with the disease and transmit it among themselves or to humans by biting them. Not all animals ...
Views: 538 - Family Road Trips Should Be Fun And Healthy Too - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2008 from Sharon BellNow that Christmas is over, everyone in your family is looking forward to a fun and exciting summer vacation. So as early as now, you should start planning for your summer vacation. And a trip across the country can be the most thrilling summer experience your family can ever have. There has ...
Views: 537 - Understanding Retinal Detachment - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2008 from Sharon BellBothered by the sudden appearance of floaters? Troubled by hazy vision? Check with your doctor fast. You could be suffering from a retinal detachment that can make you blind! The retina is a thin membrane attached to the back of the eye. It carries specialized sense receptors that make vision ...
Views: 537 - Protect Yourself From Asthma Triggers - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Sharon BellAsthma triggers are physical, chemical and medical substances that trigger an attack in the supersensitive airways of asthmatics. Because the airways are inflamed, they over-react to normally harmless substances like pollen and animal dander. Most cases of asthma are the result of allergic and ...
Views: 535 - Think You're Just Overweight Or Obese? Take A Look At This! - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2007 from Sharon BellThe rise in the number of overweight and obese individuals in the US has reached an alarming rate since the 1990s. Increased sedentary lifestyle and the popularity of fast food and TV dinners can be attributed to the sharp increase. According to government figures, over 300,000 deaths are ...
Views: 535 - Understanding Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Sharon BellDo you know that fibromyalgia was once classified as "psychological" disorder several years ago? This classification brought so much misery to patients. Indeed, how would you feel if you’re told your problem is “mental or “psychological” when your body won’t do ...
Views: 535 - The Art Of Arthroscopy - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Sharon BellArthroscopy is a means of examining a joint with a slender fiber-optic instrument called an arthroscope or endoscope. This instrument has a lighted tip and is used by a surgeon to detect disease or injury inside a joint or to repair tendons and ligaments. The procedure, which usually takes an ...
Views: 534 - Causes Of Bedwetting - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Sharon BellDoes your child always wet the bed every night? Is there any way to prevent this from happening? Nocturnal enuresis is the medical term for bed-wetting. This is common in young children who have yet to gain control of their bladder. Most bedwetters are boys and the condition may even persist ...
Views: 532 - Get Ready For Bad Weather - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Sharon BellTyphoons can be nasty, more so if you’re not prepared. To avoid trouble, here are some tips to weather any storm that comes your way. Keep your radio on and listen to the latest bulletin and announcements. Don't pay attention to rumors. Stay away from low-lying beaches or other ...
Views: 532 - What Makes Kidney Stones Painful? - by Submitted on May 13, 2008 from Sharon BellAnyone who has had an attack of kidney stones rarely forgets the experience. It produces a sharp, stabbing pain that starts in the back, moves to the abdomen and later to the groin. The pain is caused by the stone's journey from the kidney down to the ureter (the duct that carries urine to the ...
Views: 532 - Smoking And Emphysema - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Sharon BellYears of smoking can take its toll on the body. One disease you’re likely to get is emphysema. Emphysema is a condition wherein the air sacs (alveoli) and small airways of the lungs are overstretched and damaged, making breathing difficult. Aside from smoking, other risk factors are age, ...
Views: 530 - 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: 525 - 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: 524 - Other Benefits Of Breastfeeding - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Sharon BellBreastfed babies are less likely to suffer from eczema or allergic reactions to mother's milk than those taking cow's milk or formulas. Breast milk is also a rich source of fat, particularly unsaturated or vegetable-like fat, which meets 50 percent of the energy requirements of the infant ...
Views: 522 - Side Effects of Acne Drugs - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from Sharon BellBenzoyl peroxide is another safe and effective topical agent for the early treatment of acne. Available in varying strengths, this chemical works by penetrating into the oil glands of the skin and killing bacteria responsible for acne inflammation. By peeling the skin, benzoyl peroxide also ...
Views: 519 - 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: 518 - The Heart Of The Matter - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Sharon BellWhen the heart speaks, it can’t be ignored – more so when it cries out in pain. The pain and burden of heart disease has brought immense suffering to many people throughout the world. This has literally led to many broken hearts. The grim statistics tell a heart-rending story: ...
Views: 518 - Support Your Immune System With Herbs And Essential Substances - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2007 from Sharon BellYour immune system is an elaborate defense network that can easily shame even the technologically advanced defense systems employed by the Unites States in places like Iraq, South Korea and Afghanistan. It may not be visible to the naked eye, but your body wages war against all sorts of ...
Views: 514 - Top Ten New Year Resolutions For A Healthier You - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2008 from Sharon BellAt the beginning of each year, people make a list of what they want to achieve for that year. There are many types of New Year resolutions; but in this age, a good list should be focused on your health. So here are the top ten health resolutions for 2008 that can make you healthy and prolong ...
Views: 514 - 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 ...
Views: 513 - Exercise And Diabetes - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Sharon BellThe next important factor to consider in treating diabetes is exercise. Exercise not only lowers blood sugar but keeps your weight down and improves blood circulation. Recent studies also show that exercising at least once a week may prevent the onset of type II diabetes by 33 percent in ...
Views: 506 - How To Deal With Acne - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Sharon BellAlthough it is a transitory condition, an attack of acne can be so distressing and leave deep psychological scars on a person. Desperate to rid themselves of this problem, people with acne may try to squeeze or pick on pimples without realizing that this will only make things worse. Despite ...
Views: 505 - What You Need To Know About Disc Degeneration - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Sharon BellIt is a known fact that the bones and joints in your body will start to get weak at some point in your life. When you reach the age of 60, or even 50 for some, you will start to feel pain in several parts of your body - including your lower back - that can be excruciating and unbearable. It is ...
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