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- Untreated Whiplash and Chronic Neck Pain - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Jerry DreessenOne of the most compelling problems we face each year are patients with severe neck and headache pains. I have found that over half of these patients have a history of a whiplash car accident, that went untreated. Now, when I say "untreated" what I mean is they went to a GP, who typically does ...
Views: 6890 - Are You Allergic to Sulfur? Allergies to Sulfur, Sulfites, Sulfur & Sulfates! - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2016 from Julie DohertyThere is quite a lot of confusion when it comes to the various forms of Sulfur. What is the difference between sulfa drugs, sulfites, sulfates and sulfur. Often people are allergic to sulfa drugs and sulfites. Therefore may think that it is necessary for them to avoid sulfates and sulfur, as ...
Views: 6759 - Simple Tips For Getting Rid Of A Bruises - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Greg FordThis data is intended to help individuals learn how to get rid of bruises. Bruises are very common. Because of this everyone should know what to do when they get a bruise. But first, part of self growth when it comes to learning about your body is learning what a bruise is. Bruises are also ...
Views: 6694 - The Best-Selling Medical Supplies - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Tim NahmThe best-selling medical supplies are usually those that are used most frequently and which are employed in a variety of situations rather than in specialized settings or particular health conditions. Best selling medical supplies are often times disposable and therefore are bought more often. ...
Views: 6665 - The Tanning Process... How the Skin Tans - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2012 from Brittany JacksonLife on Earth would not be possible without sunlight and the tanning process is a natural and intended response to sun exposure. Let’s explore how indoor tanning has captured the sun’s rays to create smart tanning. Ultraviolet light from the sun and from indoor tanning units consists of two main ...
Views: 6654 - Can Stress Really Cause Cherry Angiomas? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Michael LeeCherry angiomas are small red-purple splotches on your skin that usually manifest after you’ve turned 40 years old. They are quite harmless actually and do not have to be removed at all. Nobody really knows what causes these small spots to appear, but there are people who think that there is a ...
Views: 6576 - TMJ Pain: Is Your Posture to Blame? - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2007 from S. L. SimmonsTMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. Disorders of this joint are often referred to simply as TMJ. It is a simple acronym for a complex, hard to treat health problem. If you have a TMJ disorder you know just how agonizing it can be. The TMJ joint is a ball and socket joint on each side of a ...
Views: 6551 - Testosterone Deficiency and Prostate Gland - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido, it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass and forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout the body as ...
Views: 6529(2 votes) - Estriol, the Forgotten Estrogen? - by There is a definite need for a safe estrogen supplement for women who are at risk of breast or endometrial carcinoma but who are denied such therapy because of recent evidence that exogenous estrogen can induce carcinoma in susceptible women. The role of supplemental estrogen in the ...
Views: 6507(2 votes) - Endometriosis XIII- How Chinese Herbs Help to Treat Endometriosis - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2009 from Kyle NortonAs we mentioned in previous articles, endometriosis which grows somewhere else other than the endometrium also reacts to hormonal signals of the monthly menstrual cycle by building up tissue, breaking it, and eliminating it through the menstrual period. Besides conventional treatment, there are ...
Views: 6495(1 vote) - Interview with Tim Ferriss on the 4 Hour Work Week and 4 Hour Body - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from David RiklanI recently had the chance to interview Tim Ferriss - author, entrepreneur, public speaker, kickboxing champion, world record holder, and well, a bunch of other things. He also serves as an advisor to some of the biggest web 2.0 resources. His first book, The 4-Hour Work Week, was a New ...
Views: 6442(21 votes) - Learn How to Make Homemade Acne Cream - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2009 from Luka MalgajPeople of all ages can suffer from acne but the causes for their problem could be different. If you are a teenager, it could be because of hormonal imbalance and adult acne can have a lot of different causes. All kinds of acne can be treated with the right method but the treatment should be ...
Views: 6343 - The Dreaded Kidney Stone - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Karen BurtonAh, the dreaded kidney stones. The list of myths surrounding this condition is immense. Does diet and region you live in factor in to whether or not you will get them? How about genetics? What about our consumption of carbonated drinks? What, if anything, can you do about it? Most ...
Views: 6338(1 vote) - Hemodynamic Factors Affect Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdVarious hemodynamic factors, such as SV and CO, affect a patient's blood pressure. Fluctuations of these hemodynamic factors can also indicate a related condition. Stroke Volume A patient's SV, the amount of blood pumped from the left ventricle during systole, is usually about 70 ml per ...
Views: 6232 - What You Should Know About Heat Stroke and TIA Stroke - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Danica SusanHeat stroke and TIA stroke are disorders that are highly preventable if you know how to take care of yourself. Prevention starts by learning about what diseases are such as their causes, signs and symptoms and the particular treatment methods. When you are aware of these information, then you ...
Views: 6220 - *** Why You Should Say 'NO' to GMO Foods - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHWhat are GMO’s? Also known by many as Frankenstein Foods...The term GMO’s (genetically modified organisms) is most commonly used to reference crop plants which have been modified through the gene-splicing techniques of biotechnology. This controversial science allows DNA from one species to ...
Views: 6189(7 votes) - Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts - In Conventional Medicine Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts are definition as a health condition of endometrial cells forming in the outside of the ovaries, leading to endometriosis on the surface of the ovaries. They also react to hormone stimulation during the menstrual cycle, by building up tissue, breaks ...
Views: 6128(2 votes) - Substituting Alcohol For Tea - Different Types Of Tea - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from James FrithMany people are deciding, for various reasons, that they should give up drinking alcohol. Tea is becoming increasingly popular as a substitute due to the natural health benefits that it provides. Like the fact that all wines come from grapes, all teas come from the Camellia Sinensis plant or a ...
Views: 6121(2 votes) - 5 Myths of Stretching - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Butch Phelps#1 The Longer you hold the stretch, the better- Traditionally most people who stretch will hold a stretch for 20-30 seconds. Why do they do this? They were taught by a professional, or friend, who said by holding this stretch for 20-30 seconds you will thoroughly stretch the muscle. I used to ...
Views: 6085(5 votes) - The possible complications mycoplasma genitalium may cause - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2012 from Etham HuntLike many other sexually transmitted infections mycoplasma genitalium is quite difficult to diagnose not only due to lack of symptoms but also this STI match gonorrhoea and chlamydia. There is also medical evidence that people who have suffered recently or are suffering from bacterial vaginosis ...
Views: 6084 - Genital Herpes Diagnosis: It's Not All Bad - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Millie MasonHundreds, if not thousands, of people are diagnosed with genital herpes every day. For this percentage of the population this means incurable herpes and life is forever changed. I wanted to write this article just to assuage any fears you might have about your new diagnosis and sexual ...
Views: 6068(1 vote) - Disadvantages of Using Tap Water for a Drinking and Cooking Supply - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2007 from Daria PerseWater is the most abundant and the most important medium on Earth as well as in the human body. Because water is universal solvent, all the other substances are found in it, dissolved to different degrees and that is why pure water can not be found in nature. Mineral content of natural waters ...
Views: 6059 - 10 Reasons to Avoid Antacids During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2012 from Kevin ClarkeNausea, heartburn and vomiting are all common complaints during pregnancy. The entire digestive system is thrown for a loop by the changes in hormone levels, food intake and blood flow that the body experiences when pregnant. However, antacids aren’t always the best answer. Here are ten reasons ...
Views: 6034 - Mouth Breathing Problems in Children of Any Age: Effects and Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Dr Artour RakhimovMouth breathing in children of all ages, in including babies, toddlers and infants is an emerging problem facing medical community and parents due to its devastating effects on the development of the young. In order to realize the broad scope of pathological effects of mouth breathing, consider ...
Views: 6020(1 vote) - ***What Is In Your Drinking Water? - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Christine Dreher, CCN, CCHThe quality of our drinking water is extremely important to our health because our body is made up of more than 70% water. If our body is forced to filter out chlorine and other toxic chemicals then not only will our body's ability to carry out toxins be compromised but we also put unnecessary ...
Views: 5989(6 votes) - Endometriomas - Chocolate Cysts - In Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Definition Traditional Chinese medicine defines ovarian cyst is a medical condition caused by excess- dampness (caused by blood and fluid stasis) accumulated in the abdomen and gradually coalesces into phlegm, that can manifest as lumps and masses of various kinds, including chocolate ...
Views: 5966(2 votes) - Faster Healing of Muscle Tears, Sprains or Strains - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Douglas HusbandsRecently, while performing a chiropractic adjustment on a patient, I felt an immediate pain in my elbow. From my body building background and many years in health care, I knew exactly what had happened. I had a significant strain of the long head of the triceps tendon where it inserts at the ...
Views: 5916(3 votes) - Children's Health - Autism - Important Diet For Autistic Children - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonAlthough medication and physical therapies are important for autistic children, without carefully chosen intake of foods with vital nutrients, they will be lessened their effectiveness. In some cases, it may contribute to severity of the symptoms if wrong kinds of food are taken as we mentioned ...
Views: 5828(3 votes) - Menorrhagia -Introduction, Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatments - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction As we mentioned in previous articles menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining. It is normal to the reproductive system of women and happens on a regular basis. Normal menstruation happens around 3 to 7 days. During the monthly menstrual cycle, female sex hormones ...
Views: 5810(1 vote) - Managing Osgood Schlatter Disease and Hip Pain - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Danica SusanPain is a symptom that is indicative is several disorders such as Osgood Schlatter disease and conditions where hip pain is present. In all conditions, pain management is very important such that you can go on with your activities and for you to achieve comfort. Here are some things that you can ...
Views: 5775 - A Prescription to Laugh: Healing Through Humor And Laughter - by A cheerful heart is good medicine."
- King Solomon (Proverbs 17:22)
King Solomon gave us one of the earliest recorded accounts regarding the healing power of humor and laughter. In the 1300's, surgeon Henri de Mondeville reportedly told jokes to his patients in the recovery room. In the ...
Views: 5735 - How to Write a Literature Review in 4 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Rose TylerLiterature review is an in depth analysis of the previous research accredited by scholars and researchers which is usually the part of an introduction to an essay, report or thesis.When conducting literature review ,you are required to do a review on the work established by the scholars while ...
Views: 5665(1 vote) - Balancing Calorie Intake and Expenditure - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2007 from Andrew SmithBALANCING CALORIE INTAKE AND EXPENDITURE Daily Calorie Expenditure An individual’s daily calorie expenditure is dependent on a number of factors: Firstly it will depend on an individual’s basal metabolic rate (BMR), which represents the number of calories burned at rest due to metabolic ...
Views: 5636 - Detoxification Can Cause a" Healing Crisis" - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Betty HartA Healing Crisis is also known as the "Herxheimer Reaction". This happens when the body is trying to eliminate toxins at a faster rate than the body can dispose of. If a person's organs ,tissues and cells are very toxic the more severe would be the detoxification, and a healing crisis may ...
Views: 5624 - Tonsil Stones - Prevention, Removal, and Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Josh KathermanTo begin, a tonsil stone is a yellow or white (usually) small glob on material that builds up in the crypts, or little holes, of your tonsils. The bacteria and gases released from these spread down the back and front of the tongue causing bad breath. Many people are concerned with methods ...
Views: 5605(2 votes) - Condom Sense - Proper Condom Use, Storage, and Disposal - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Beverly OMalleyCondoms provide good protection against sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Condoms are affordable, readily available, and easy to use. Putting on a condom requires no specialized skill and no prescriptions, or doctors visits are needed in order to get them. With proper condom use ...
Views: 5570 - Why Candida Yeast Infection Can Be Very Dangerous If Left Untreated? - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2008 from Gladys ChaCandida Albicans overgrowth can be very dangerous because when Candida shifts from yeast to fungal form, it produces root-like structures called rhizoids, that penetrate the intestinal walls and create holes in the walls of the intestines. Hence, this allow the yeast, bacteria, toxic waste, ...
Views: 5563 - How to Differentiate Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Nervous Breakdown - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauChronic fatigue syndrome and nervous breakdown are often thought of as a condition that is one and the same. However, these two are entirely different from each other. Here we differentiate the two by looking into their definitions, signs and symptoms and other pertinent information. Chronic ...
Views: 5494(2 votes) - Proactive Health Defined - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2013 from Victor E. BattlesProactive health is a term coined by the author to represent the state of well-being and degree of improved health resulting from actions undertaken by an individual to promote and achieve the goal of improved health. The measures or actions on which it is based are directed towards disease ...
Views: 5485 - Tophi Gout Treatment Will Improve - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2008 from John MephamThe general public doesn't know it but some gout sufferers do. At long last we are in a good period for new gout treatments. In fact gout treatment looks rosier now than ever before in the history of the disease. And that's over 2,000 years. Febuxostat has been approved by the European ...
Views: 5459 - Seven Step Process Of Dissertation Action Plan To Come Up Worthwhile Project - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Donna SantosHigher academic studies require higher excellence in dealing with their assigned projects out of which thesis is one of the mandatory tasks. One cannot even imagine of acquiring a degree without a thesis in hands. Therefore, students find it next to impossible when they have to work on a ...
Views: 5435 - Men & Women's Health Awareness Month:The Prostate & Thyroid Glands Exposed - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Daniel GiddensLike most men I am concerned about my health, and increasingly, the subject of prostate health has found its way into many of my conversations. Interestingly, I am amazed at how little most men actually know about their prostate, and at the casual nonchalance they seem to exhibit about it. This ...
Views: 5417(1 vote) - Arthritis and the Elderly - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 from David JenkinsIn those over the age of sixty-five, there are a number of conditions, diseases, and actions that can cause great harm and are in fact much more common in this age group. However, of all of these disorders, arthritis is the most common condition among the elderly. The term arthritis is not ...
Views: 5401(3 votes) - What are the Advanced Technologies used for Neurological Care - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2012 from Igor StilerNeurology treatment demands high precision, dedication and experience. Nowadays, advanced technology, sophisticated systems and cutting-edge surgical practices allow neurologists to provide proper neurological care. Individuals with health problems related to brain, spine or nervous system ...
Views: 5392 - Overcome Infertility - Premature Ovarian Failure In Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspectives - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2009 from Kyle NortonPremature ovarian failure is defined as a condition of which the ovarian is no longer responded to the brain in production of follicle before the age of 40, leading to high levels of FSH in the bloodstream and menopause hormonal symptoms. It is caused by either the accelerated loss of eggs or ...
Views: 5381 - Why Children Need Calcium - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Amy YoungEvery parent wants their children to grow up strong and healthy. That is why a child’s diet is so important during their growing stages. In this busy day and age, children often do not get the amount of nutrients they need every day or are too picky to eat all the healthy foods. During ...
Views: 5381(1 vote) - Fiber: Are You Better Off Eating a Cardboard Box? - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampNot all fiber is created equally; however, many people are unaware of this fact. By eating whole wheat toast or a bowl of cereal in the morning, many of my patients believe that they are getting the right kind of fiber for their diet. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case. There are different ...
Views: 5363(1 vote) - Itchy Skin Rash? You Could Have A Mold Allergy! - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2012 from Mark RosenbergI have one patient who, almost every spring, comes in with an inflamed, itchy, sometimes swollen and very uncomfortable sunburn-like rash on her face. At first it was a little tricky diagnosing the cause of her rash as there were several possibilities of what may have caused it. After ruling ...
Views: 5361 - How to Lower Your Blood Pressure with a Towel - by Submitted on May 17, 2011 from Andy KralsAnother simple and clinically proven technique for lowering blood pressure without drugs is called "hand grip isometrics." Isometrics are when a muscle is tensed but without moving. For example, if you make a fist with your hand and squeeze – that’s an example of an isometric exercise. In ...
Views: 5314 - Side Effects and Risk of Plastic Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2012 from vikas guptaPlastic surgery can result in complications ranging from minor to life threatening. Life threatening side effects of plastic surgery are usually the consequence of infections, but there are other ways things can go disastrously wrong, leaving the patient unable to breathe for example.Plastic ...
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