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- Looking Out For Asthma Signs And Symptoms - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Danica SusanAsthma is a very common condition among adults and children alike. Asthma signs and symptoms can range from the very mild to severe. In fact, most people think that they just have a cold or some allergic reaction to something. What they do not know is that they have asthma, and undiagnosed ...
Views: 1365(1 vote) - Loss of health insurance - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John LaurusonisLoss of health insurance The current economic situation of job loss, occupational insecurity, and the hardships of unemployment continue to be a topic of discussion in our community, within the healthcare industry, and in governmental policy making organizations. The job loss numbers for 2008 ...
Views: 717(1 vote) - Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John LaurusonisLower Back Pain In a busy primary clinical practice, at least one patient a day comes in with a backache. It is one of the most common human ailments. Most of the problems are with the lower back; and no wonder. The lower back is the "foundation" on which most of the other muscle movements base ...
Views: 666(1 vote) - Lymph Node Removal for Breast Cancer is Useless and Harmful - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Andreas MoritzSurgical removal of lymph nodes and lymph vessels as part of standard medical procedure for breast cancer patients is not just useless, but also harmful, according to a new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association [JAMA. ...
Views: 2657(1 vote) - Lymph Nodes: Big or Swollen? - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from John LaurusonisLymph Nodes: Big or Swollen? I’ll bet when you go into see your doctor for all or part of a physical examination, you wonder why he probes and presses around your neck, under your arms, maybe around your elbow, in the left-sided spleen area, perhaps in the groin or behind the knee. He is ...
Views: 4716(1 vote) - MADD and the NFL? What do they have in common? - by Submitted on Dec 24, 2012 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneWhat do Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and The National Football League (NFL) have in Common? They are Partners. The NFL partnered with MADD in 2010 and endorsed their “Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving”. “MADD and the National Football League joined forces in 2010 to ...
Views: 1779(1 vote) - Magnesium Supplement can prevent stroke and enhance Brain function - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantPeople who eat more foods rich in the mineral magnesium appear to reduce their odds of having a stroke, a new study shows. The link between magnesium in the diet and stroke risk was strongest for ischemic stroke, which is when a clot blocks a blood vessel in the brain. Researchers found ...
Views: 2830(1 vote) - Magnesium, The missing link - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantMagnesium is a mineral that is present in relatively large amounts in the body. Researchers estimate that the average body contains about 25 grams of magnesium, and about half of that is in the bones. Magnesium is important in more than 300 chemical reactions that keep the body working ...
Views: 1802(1 vote) - Make Your Body Stronger with Probiotic Bacteria - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2013 from Theo BrombergTelevision doctors and experts frequently discuss the topic of probiotic bacteria. The problem is that while those experts talk about the benefits, they rarely mention how it works. Your body has harmful bacteria and beneficial bacteria inside the organs and the different systems. When one type ...
Views: 529(1 vote) - Male Sexual Dysfunctions - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeDuring my training to be a sexologist, I was confused by the differences between PE, DE, and ED. They are, namely, premature ejaculation, delayed ejaculation and erectile dysfunction or disorder, respectively. Later, I realised it was just as confusing for the men who have sexual concerns. ...
Views: 852(1 vote) - Malpractice Insurance - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2021 from Zachary CainWhat Is Malpractice Insurance? Malpractice insurance is a kind of expert obligation insurance bought by medical care experts. This insurance inclusion ensures medical care suppliers against patients who document suits against them under the grievance that they were hurt by the expert's ...
Views: 422(1 vote) - Marijuana vaporizers - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2020 from Hazel SansburyMarijuana vaporizers The portable or dried herb marijuana vaporizer has been around for many years, but has become increasingly popular due to the legal circulation involved in the medical marijuana industry. Vaporizers work by heating the dry material to the point where the active ingredients ...
Views: 587(1 vote) - Master of Science in nursing online, beginning of a new era - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Pap SparcoYou may be interested in becoming a nurse? Great! You’ve already made one of the best choices for a safe career. The medical industry always needs talented and dedicated individuals. With a master of science in nursing online you will be a great applicant. A master’s in nursing is becoming the ...
Views: 690(1 vote) - May - National Mental Health Month - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2007 from Dorothy NeddermeyerNational Mental Health Month began in April 1949 as Mental Health Week. It was established to remind the public about the goals and activities of the nation’s mental health programs. In the late ‘60’s to increase public understanding of mental health issues, National Mental Health Association, ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - MedDocs Publishers is best for informative journals - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2018 from rakul preetMedDocs Publishers is a committed in publishing various informative medical journals which acts as a powerhouse to bring the physicians and the entire medical fraternity on a common platform. This is certainly a career guide for all physicians and medical researchers. The practicing physicians ...
Views: 784(1 vote) - Meditation: It's Easier Than You Think! - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampI don’t know about you but the word meditation by it self used to intimate me like crazy. I had this picture of a yoga master “humming” away and I was thinking I can’t do that! I can’t sit still for more then 1 minute before my mind takes over with 1000 thoughts (I have to pick up the dry ...
Views: 1479(2 votes) - Mediterranean Diet: Mending Your Arteries After The Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from Emilia KlappThe holidays are gone and you are left with plenty of wonderful memories: time spent with your family and friends, sharing presents with your loved ones, lots of parties, and as part of all those gatherings, why not, memories of mouthwatering meals and desserts such as cakes, tarts, pies, ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Melasma the Mask of Pregnancy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John LaurusonisMelasma the Mask of Pregnancy Melasma is called a facial dyschromia, that is, a disorder of facial pigmentation that accompanies about seventy per cent of all pregnancies. It usually starts after the third month of pregnancy, and most commonly affects the centrofacial area which includes the ...
Views: 910(1 vote) - 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) - Miracles, Miracles and More Miracles! - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Karen TothI would now like to share this story about a very special child that I have been working on over the past four months in Edmonton, AB, Canada. This little girl was diagnosed with: Nystagmus...wobbly eyes due to brain development. Lissencephaly(smooth brain)...Miller-Dieker Syndrome(rare ...
Views: 2136(1 vote) - Misconception or truth: the issues of free online Medical Journals, MedDocs Publishers - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from rakul preetJournals of different kinds which discuss the latest issues in the particular the discipline are playing a vital role in disseminating the information. These are not only helping to spread the awareness about the subject but also contributing to the expansion of the disciplines. Medical Sciences ...
Views: 716(1 vote) - Most Common Health Benefits of Cannabis Use - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2019 from Andriana MoskovskaCannabis consumption used to be greatly demonized in the past. Because of certain aspects, like Richard Nixon declaring the War on Drugs in 1971 and the misrepresentation of cannabis by Hollywood movies like Reefer Madness (1936), cannabis use was labeled as inappropriate. However, today more ...
Views: 480(1 vote) - Most common Types of Cancer - Myelogenous leukemia - Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) - - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Kyle NortonLeukemia is defined as condition of abnormal increase of white blood cells produced by the bone marrow and/or the lymphatic system. Depending to the malignant granulocytes or lymphocytes, leukemia is classified into myelogenous or lymphoblastic leukemia. Bone marrow is soft tissue inside the ...
Views: 2455(1 vote) - Mother Natures Timing on Hydration - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Cherokee BillieWith the hot summer upon us it is time to make sure that your body is getting sufficient water/hydration. Without water your body cannot function and many people perish in the heat because they believe that they are getting enough water through soda pop, coffee or tea. Not true, you need pure ...
Views: 1952(3 votes) - Motor Road Accident Injury Causes & Compensation Claims - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Rob LetteInjuries from auto accidents are not always caused by careless driving behavior, therefore compensation claims can be consider in case of losses of close ones and serious injuries. Often causes for such accidents are "external" - caused by corporate entities, such as automobile manufacturers due ...
Views: 1499(1 vote) - 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) - MRSA - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John LaurusonisMRSA Staphylococcus aureus: This bacterium, often called Staph, is one of the most common causes of skin infections. It is a double sphere shaped bacteria. Staph is one of the most common causes of skin infections. It is differentiated by a coagulation test. They place the bacteria in a test ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Natural Cure Of Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Christina SoulIt's true that there are natural home remedies for curing yeast infection but some of them are just give you a fast relief of the symptoms you have because of yeast infection. Which is not a permanent treatment. Apart from the fact that you'll probably buy those drugs for a long time but you'll ...
Views: 807(1 vote) - Natural Enhancement for Athletes - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Prof. George Grant1. Ginger: A natural pain reliever with a long history of medicinal uses, ginger (both raw and heat-treated) has been shown to reduce muscular pain by about 24 percent. 2. Curcumin: Studies have shown curcumin (the pigment that gives the spice turmeric its vibrant yellow-orange color) is ...
Views: 1771(1 vote) - Natural Hormones Balance - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantI rarely see a patient with low testosterone levels who does not also have a serious imbalance in some or all of the other major hormones regulating metabolism, body chemistry, and disease progression. Here are 6 of the key hormones your doctor should test for … and the importance of ...
Views: 1926(1 vote) - Natural Pain Management - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Pain Management MARCH 13, 2012 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT (EDIT) The dictionary definition of pain is “an unpleasant sensation, ranging from mild, localized discomfort to agony.” Pain comes from the Latin word “poena” meaning a fine, or a penalty. Peter Hart Research Associates report ...
Views: 1967(1 vote) - Natural Pain Relief - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Prof. George GrantNatural Pain Relief Here is some evidence-based research on alternatives to ibuprofen, sourced from the National Library of Medicine: Ginger A 2009 study found that ginger capsules (250 mg, four times daily) were as effective as the drugs mefenamic acid and ibuprofen for relieving pain in ...
Views: 1875(1 vote) - Natural Sleep Remedies – 7 Effective Ways That Works - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2019 from Jeanne SkowNatural sleep remedies are the best solutions for sleeping problems. How to prevent insomnia is not a secret anymore. When you cannot sleep three times a week or more, repeatedly broken sleep, sleep problems, sleep in and wake up after a short time, feeling tired, feeling irritable throughout ...
Views: 928(1 vote) - Natural Solution for Enlarged Prostate - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2012 from Prof. George GrantMost men between the ages of 40 and 45 experience a gradual increase in enlarged prostate. An increased urge to urinate and weak urinary flow effects of prostatic hyperplasia are common signs of an alteration in the male hormonal balance. Close to 50% of men in their fifties and as many as ...
Views: 2299(1 vote) - Natural Solution to Diabetes - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Prof. George GrantDiabetes is characterized by elevated glucose (sugars) in the blood and resistance of cell membranes to insulin, the hormone that helps metabolize sugar. It is estimated that 350 million people worldwide have either Type one or two diabetes. Type two diabetes is an epidemic that is bulging ...
Views: 2548(1 vote) - Natural Solution to reduce Stress in the workplace - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Prof. George GrantEvidence about the total cost of health, absence, short-term disability, and productivity losses was synthesized for 10 health conditions. Cost estimates from a large medical/absence database were combined with findings from several published productivity surveys. Ranges of condition prevalence ...
Views: 1822(2 votes) - Natural Treatment for Heart Burn - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Prof. George GrantWhen it comes to treating heartburn, the first treatment option your doctor will most likely discuss with you is a "no medication" approach. This will usually involve lifestyle modifications and dietary changes. Other people have opted for home remedies to treat their heartburn. If these ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - Natural Treatment for HPV - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2012 from Prof. George GrantGenital human papillomavirus (also called HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection. Most people with HPV do not develop symptoms or health problems from it. In 90% of cases, the immune system clears HPV naturally within two years. But, sometimes, HPV infections are not cleared ...
Views: 4032(1 vote) - Nausea and Vomiting - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from John LaurusonisNausea and Vomiting I don’t think anyone of normal intelligence and human experience needs a long dissertation on the experience of nausea and vomiting. Nausea is the anticipatory sensation that one is going to vomit. Vomiting itself is the reflex mechanism by which the stomach upwardly expels ...
Views: 855(1 vote) - NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF EXCESSIVE GADGET USE - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2022 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWe have come to live in a technologically evolved society where it would be surprising if one does not own a cellphone. One cannot find a single person without a smartphone, let alone a cell phone. A cell phone has catapulted from being an object of leisure to an object of absolute necessity. ...
Views: 586(1 vote) - Negativity Negates a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Health Care PharmacyOur health goes for a toss when we are down with depression and negative thinking. It consumes us from inside, so care should be taken to develop the technique of positive thinking in order to boost your health and life. Do you really think that technology can bring you happiness in your ...
Views: 1336(1 vote) - Never Let 'em See You Sweat - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Rachel WallDo you remember those deodorant commercials in the 70s and 80s? I think it was Right Guard that coined the term "Never Let 'em See You Sweat". Well, I've been faced with a couple situations recently that had me depending on my Right Guard to get me through. The concept of those old ...
Views: 923(1 vote) - New muscle activation techniques proven to reduce musculoskeletal pain used in the massage industry - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Paula NuttingTom Myers went to exhaustive lengths to establish the links or lines of the fascial system and how they are so important in functional mobility of the musculoskeletal system. By stripping cadavers of all but their unique fascial systems he has hypothesized that there are 7 major lines or ...
Views: 3318(1 vote) - Newly Developed Antibody attacks 99% of HIV strains - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2018 from Patrick HarrisAntibodies? Antibodies are exciting. And yes, I mean the y-shaped protein thing you learned about in biology class. Maybe antibodies themselves aren’t super exciting, but the work researchers are doing with these proteins to fight off viruses is thrilling and important. Before we continue, ...
Views: 533(1 vote) - Noisy Infants Breathing: Its Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2010 from Dr Artour RakhimovThe normal and healthy breathing rate in babies can be up to two to four times higher than in grown ups or adults. On the other hand, noisy breathing in babies is positively an indicator of hypocapnia (CO2 deficiency). This chemical is crucial for hundreds of body processes and reactions, ...
Views: 3304(1 vote) - Not Sleeping Well? Tips and Strategies for Better Sleep! - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Dr. Nathalie BeauchampThe Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep Do you have trouble sleeping? You’re not alone. An estimated 3.3 million Canadians aged 15 and older, or about one in every seven people, have problems getting to sleep or staying asleep – contributing to insomnia. Part of the problem is 80 percent of ...
Views: 1521(1 vote) - Nursing Pain - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from P. J. Sikorski CoachHealth care organizations are very concerned about the patient satisfaction improvement. Some nurses like it while some others not really, but you have to face the fact that nobody is going to change it. You have to follow new trend and new rules. Well, honestly we, the nurses are here to help ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Nurturing Curiosity in Children increases the Meaningfulness of Life - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from Katrina Holgate MillerNurturing Curiosity in Children increases the Meaningfulness of Life? A startling “BOOM” rocked the neighborhood, and sent thick glass flying every direction. The two fifteen-year-olds scientists inside the exploded outbuilding-turned-laboratory struggled to reorient. Their stunned “what ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Nutrition and Fitness Combines - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Clifford MacHanterLet us never forget that in every part of the globe there is always exist a good sense of taste. There are different types of foods according to our cultures. It is a built it skills that makes a trade mark on every cultures and places. Almost of us now just eat what we want but we do not know ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Nutritional Wellness - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2011 from Joan LassalleFor many years when I was much younger I suffered from mild dizziness. I also believed I had brief memory lapses. Sometimes I didn't remember when I crossed the street - only that I was aware of being on one side of the street and suddenly I found myself on the other side with no recollection ...
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