Articles from Article Alley, tagged with "national institutes of health nih" http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Oriental Medicine Oriental Medicine – What is it? riental Medicine (OM) is one of the world’s most ancient healing systems, used to maintain and restore vibrant health to men, women and children of all ages for over 4,000 years. Today, prominent health organizations such ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://emilybartlett.articlealley.com/oriental-medicine-2418789.html 13th March 2012 Importance of Milk in Diet Milk and milk products are the most important source of calcium in children’s diet. Children need calcium in their diet for formation and strengthening of bone structure and teeth. Milk provides calcium which is critical for lifelong bone health. H... http://www.articlealley.com/http://desidieter.articlealley.com/importance-of-milk-in-diet-2415556.html 16th February 2012 Massage Therapy: Healthy and Relaxing Getting a good massage is one way to pamper or reward yourself after a hard and stressful day. It is one way for you to relax. However, massage is not just for relaxation. As years pass by, many studies were made to prove that massage helps improve one’s ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sandramitchell.articlealley.com/massage-therapy-healthy-and-relaxing-2362362.html 30th September 2011 Two Chemicals Linked to Parkinson’s by Cate Stevenson There have been tentative links made between pesticide use and Parkinson’s disease before. However, the term “pesticide" is broad and includes chemicals with varied compositions. Few investigations have identified specific pesticides.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://doctorshealthpress.articlealley.com/two-chemicals-linked-to-parkinsons-2098945.html 08th March 2011 Just-In Preventive Service Fee Waivers for Medicare Patients If you code for a rural health clinic (RHC), be extra careful in assuring proper reimbursement for Medicare preventive services. The CMS has identified a claims processing issue that impacts rural health clinics (RHCs) submitting claims for preventive hea... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jamessmith.articlealley.com/justin-preventive-service-fee-waivers-for-medicare-patients-2066770.html 24th February 2011 The Link between Diabetes and Hearing Loss About 17 percent of Americans, which is nearly 36 million people, suffer from some level of hearing loss. Several studies have linked type2 diabetes to an enhanced risk of hearing loss. Also, some researches have suggested that children suffering from typ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sabasalim.articlealley.com/the-link-between-diabetes-and-hearing-loss-2061020.html 23rd February 2011 Resveratrol May Boost Eye Health Two of the most predominant diseases leading to vision loss are age-related macular disease (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy. These two diseases affect millions of Americans.Age-related macular disease (AMD) is a retinal disease that progresses with age cau... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevina.articlealley.com/resveratrol-may-boost-eye-health-1973754.html 20th January 2011 Benefits of Bariatric Surgery Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in our society, and it is also becoming a global concern. Numerous news features, medical reports and studies have recently increased our awareness of the widespread phenomenon of obesity, and the health problems t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kevinshuguet.articlealley.com/benefits-of-bariatric-surgery-1957996.html 17th January 2011 Amazing Information About Hypnotherapy The term hypnosis comes from the Greek term hypnos, this means, to rest. Hypnotherapists utilise techniques that results in deep relaxation and reaching an altered state of consciousness otherwise known as going into a trance. Normally, an individual who ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mysterywriter.articlealley.com/amazing-information-about-hypnotherapy-1760742.html 23rd September 2010 Little Known Information about Hypnosis The term hypnosis is derived from the Greek word hypnos, this means, to sleep. Hypnotherapists utilise exercises that leads to deep relaxation and achieving an altered state of consciousness also referred to as going into a hypnotic trance. Generally... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mysterywriter.articlealley.com/little-known-information-about-hypnosis-1760551.html 23rd September 2010 rheumatoid Health News 5 percent of AR in these years. Before the team has investigated info period 1955-1994 showed a steady decline, women and men in RA eseteit. People metastatic inflammation (RA) an exemption mechanism to attack the joints, the conjunctiva the pain, stif... http://www.articlealley.com/http://daviduiyj0m.articlealley.com/rheumatoid-health-news-1744844.html 15th September 2010 Guide to Choose the Right Office Chair If you work in your office and you spend many times in hours by sitting in your chair, then you should pay attention to your body's health. Do not let your back, shoulders, neck, and your rear end became sick because of your activity in the office. Theref... http://www.articlealley.com/http://savelbenaya.articlealley.com/guide-to-choose-the-right-office-chair-1661120.html 19th July 2010 Drink Milk When You're Lactose Intolerant? What the Research Says It may be logical to assume that if you are lactose intolerant you should avoid dairy products. Lactose, the main sugar in milk and dairy products, can cause digestive discomfort in people who lack the enzyme needed to process lactose. If drinking a glass... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sandymalek.articlealley.com/drink-milk-when-youre-lactose-intolerant-what-the-research-says-1610297.html 21st June 2010 The Truth About Sleeping Pills, Herbs, and Natural Remedies You've been tossing and turning for the past two hours, and you need to get a good night's sleep in preparation for that important presentation in the morning. Insomnia is a common condition that almost everyone has suffered from at one time or another, b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drstevenypark.articlealley.com/the-truth-about-sleeping-pills-herbs-and-natural-remedies-1603789.html 16th June 2010 Implementing the Right Back Pain Treatment Method Upper back pain strikes a significant percentage of individuals, and can be created by several issues. Before deciding which therapy is right for you, it will be important to undergo a variety of tests to find out the origin of the many discomfort. First... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dexwood.articlealley.com/implementing-the-right-back-pain-treatment-method-1540487.html 11th May 2010 Exercises That Can Cure Sleep Apnea and Stop Your Snoring Problem Snoring is not a joke. It can kill you. Snoring is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a serious medical disorder that occurs because the airway is obstructed during sleep and breathing completely stops for 10 seconds or more. If you snore, or yo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://marywoodard.articlealley.com/exercises-that-can-cure-sleep-apnea-and-stop-your-snoring-problem-1523152.html 28th April 2010 health news about Rheumatoid Osseous rheumatism is steadily increasing in white girls After decades of decline, a new report showed clearly that the incidence of metastatic inflammation is growing in white ladies in America. While the inquiry was not designed to grasp the cause, ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://earletaylor4.articlealley.com/health-news-about-rheumatoid-1479643.html 30th March 2010 An Overview of Urinary Tract Infections Urinary tract infections is one of the most common infections in the body and it rank second among other infections. Common sufferers of UTI are women. While the reason may not be fully established scientifically, the frequency of its occurrence among wom... http://www.articlealley.com/http://healthconscious.articlealley.com/an-overview-of-urinary-tract-infections-1421588.html 01st March 2010 Beer can be good for your bones Alcoholic beverages are commonly consumed in places such as the home, sporting events, restaurants and social gatherings. It comes in light or dark beer and sold in a variety of flavors. Many people drink because they enjoy the taste. Obviously, beer can ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kallen.articlealley.com/beer-can-be-good-for-your-bones-1407286.html 19th February 2010 How to keep sports recreation safe Sports can provide children with physical (i.e. weight maintenance, coordination, fitness) and emotional (i.e. confidence, self-discipline, self-esteem) benefits. However, risks of injury do exist. According to the United States National Institutes of Hea... http://www.articlealley.com/http://josefstrong.articlealley.com/how-to-keep-sports-recreation-safe-1383337.html 08th February 2010 New Study Claims Half of Brain Injuries Due to Vehicular Accidents The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released a study that found nearly 50 percent of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) "are caused by collisions involving cars, motorcycles and bicycles." The recent findings contradict news reports that most... http://www.articlealley.com/http://legalview.articlealley.com/new-study-claims-half-of-brain-injuries-due-to-vehicular-accidents-1324710.html 05th January 2010 Natural Remedies To Treat elevated blood pressure Natural Remedies To Treat High blood Pressure Hypertension is one health condition that one in every three adult Americans suffers from. This is fact which has been put forward by the American Heart Association. But, you needn't worry as this c... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jessiebarnes.articlealley.com/natural-remedies-to-treat-elevated-blood-pressure-1235464.html 16th November 2009 Defend Against Viral Invaders with Supplements that Boost Immunity Whether or not the 2009-10 influenza season ends up making public health history, the daily warnings surrounding the H1N1 virus are potent reminders that we could all benefit from a little extra immune system support about the time influenza roars into to... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertbell.articlealley.com/defend-against-viral-invaders-with-supplements-that-boost-immunity-1112647.html 23rd September 2009 Body Mass Index BMI Determined by the indirect calculation of weight in kilograms to the square of height in meters (kg/m2), BMI is a simple and convenient proxy measure for excess adiposity in clinical settings. Many health-related indices, such as mortality risk, heart dis... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sulamita.articlealley.com/body-mass-index-bmi-1106438.html 22nd September 2009 Induce Labor With Acupressure Acupressure inducing labor? Think of having to be induced and the image is not a nice one, hence why most women fear this outcome. But if you have to be induced then there is no better way than acupressure induced labor. For such reasons alone labor ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pew.articlealley.com/induce-labor-with-acupressure-1090447.html 16th September 2009 The Healing Power of Massage - Affordable Luxury You Can't Afford to Live Without There's nothing quite like the euphoric sense of peace and relaxation one experiences after a really good massage. Unfortunately, getting a massage is often considered a luxury rather than a necessary investment in one's health and well being. Extensiv... http://www.articlealley.com/http://donyafahmy.articlealley.com/the-healing-power-of-massage--affordable-luxury-you-cant-afford-to-live-without-1083351.html 15th September 2009 Stem Cell Hope For Heart Failure Patients If you or a loved one are one of the millions of children and adults in the United States suffering from congestive heart failure, there is reason now to be hopeful. An effective treatment may be on the horizon, thanks to stem cell research being done ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://columfitzroy.articlealley.com/stem-cell-hope-for-heart-failure-patients-1038392.html 18th August 2009 Acupuncture Your Way to Health Acupuncture is considered one of the oldest removing cure in the world. It has been practiced for thousands of years across the world. Its beginning was in China thousands of years ago. Acupuncture is one of the main cure of Traditional Chinese Cure (TCM)... http://www.articlealley.com/http://anantjoshi.articlealley.com/acupuncture-your-way-to-health-998865.html 25th July 2009 Gout causes and prevention Gout Definition Gout is a form of acute arthritis so as to causes acute soreness and swelling in the joints. It as a rule commonly affects the big toe, but may possibly also affect the heel, ankle, hand, wrist, or elbow. It affects the spine often a... http://www.articlealley.com/http://robertplumsteel.articlealley.com/gout-causes-and-prevention-978636.html 12th July 2009 Patients Suffering From Dementia May Also Suffer From Diabetes The results of a study published in the Archives of Neurology may from researchers at the University of Washington have found a potential link between the onset of dementia and diabetes. The scientists found that an increase of vascular disease, rather th... http://www.articlealley.com/http://legal.articlealley.com/patients-suffering-from-dementia-may-also-suffer-from-diabetes-781488.html 10th February 2009 Cancer Patients Find Success in Fighting Pancreatic Conditions By Administering Multiple Therapies A Science Daily news article recently reported on the research being conducted by University of Pittsburg Cancer Institute (UPCI) researchers that pancreatic cancer patients find more success prior to surgery by receiving a combination of therapies includ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://legal.articlealley.com/cancer-patients-find-success-in-fighting-pancreatic-conditions-by-administering-multiple-therapies-757457.html 17th January 2009 Development of Eating Disorders Linked To Childhood Diabetes Copyright (c) 2009 Katie Kelley Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia's Prevention Institute have been working on a study to determine if early onset of childhood diabetes later leads to the development of an eating disorders. With funding f... http://www.articlealley.com/http://legalview.articlealley.com/development-of-eating-disorders-linked-to-childhood-diabetes-746235.html 09th January 2009 What is a Mesothelioma Clinical Trial? Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley Mesothelioma cancer is one of the rarest and deadliest forms of cancer that can be diagnosed to a patient. The life expectancy is often very short and there are often no successful treatment options, which is why it is i... http://www.articlealley.com/http://legalview.articlealley.com/what-is-a-mesothelioma-clinical-trial-718323.html 13th December 2008 Harmful Ingredients in Laundry Detergents An everyday activity like doing the laundry in your washing machine can have harmful effects on the health of your family. Many of the ingredient chemicals found in laundry detergents are far from healthy. In fact, many of them contain cancer-causing c... http://www.articlealley.com/http://janelleelizabeth.articlealley.com/harmful-ingredients-in-laundry-detergents-643732.html 22nd September 2008 Diabetes and Neuropathy The link between diabetes and nerve damage due to high glucose levels in the blood stream is now a well known fact. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 2/3 rd's of those with diabetes have some form of this complication. General... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rayattebery.articlealley.com/diabetes-and-neuropathy-634191.html 10th September 2008 Chelation Therapy Has Been Approved by the FDA as a Treatment for Lead Poisoning chelation therapy is a natural way to detoxify the body of toxic chemical and harmful metals (heavy metal poisoning). Chelation therapy involves the injection of ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA). It is a mean by which an organic substance (Edta) b... http://www.articlealley.com/http://raphaelo.articlealley.com/chelation-therapy-has-been-approved-by-the-fda-as-a-treatment-for-lead-poisoning-596977.html 13th August 2008 Visalus Sciences MLM Home Business Review Visalus Sciences is a relatively new company in the home business arena that is based out of Troy, Michigan with 2 expanded marketing offices located on the west coast. Visalus markets several patented health and nutritional products based on clinical and... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mktgmaster.articlealley.com/visalus-sciences-mlm-home-business-review-538815.html 15th May 2008 Flip Your Fat Switch to “Burn”: 4 Simple Nutrition Steps Do you ever wonder why so many people are overweight and on a diet today, and why weight loss is on everyone's mind? Do you ever wonder what is triggering the physiology of so many people to store so much fat and feel like they have a food addiction o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://garyavignon.articlealley.com/flip-your-fat-switch-to-burn-4-simple-nutrition-steps-523046.html 25th April 2008 3 Problems With Diet “Wisdom” - & What To Do About It! Would you like to lose weight? Have you lost weight and gained it back? If you're like most Americans today, the answer to that is a screaming, frustrated, "YES!" Let's cut to the chase. You gained your weight back for one of two reasons: 1. You (... http://www.articlealley.com/http://garyavignon.articlealley.com/3-problems-with-diet-wisdom---what-to-do-about-it-499491.html 28th March 2008 Other Contributing Risk Factors for Health Obesity Obesity is not conducive to increased longevity because it is a strain on the heart and a precursor for many of the modifiable risk factors that promote cardiovascular disease. The national institutes of health (NIH) has summarized the data tha... http://www.articlealley.com/http://davidjones.articlealley.com/other-contributing-risk-factors-for-health-459316.html 23rd January 2008 Peyronie's Disease: Quiet Male Health Problem Peyronie's Disease: Quiet Male Health Problem Peyronie's disease (PD) is said to be a rather rare disorder of the penis that has no agreement as to the cause or cure; even the cellular pathology is not completely understood. Three primary criteria of P... http://www.articlealley.com/http://drtheodoreherazy.articlealley.com/peyronies-disease--quiet-male-health-problem-252337.html 18th January 2008 Why is there Media Hype Surrounding Menopause and Hormones About 25 million women enter menopause annually. Estimates show that by the year 2030, that number will increase to 47 million women per year. Relief of menopausal symptoms such as improved sleep could translate into a more productive woman whether she wo... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kgabriel.articlealley.com/why-is-there-media-hype-surrounding-menopause-and-hormones-221529.html 02nd October 2007 Alcohol Rehab Must be Made a Priority for America's Youth A recent study by the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions found that if drinking begins before the age of 15, the young person is four times more likely to become an alcoholic than if he hadn't started drinking until he was 2... http://www.articlealley.com/http://karenmorris.articlealley.com/alcohol-rehab-must-be-made-a-priority-for-americas-youth-209705.html 31st August 2007 Banaba Cure For Diabetes? Get The Facts Here! Is there a Banaba cure for diabetes? Lagerstroemia speciosa commonly referred to as Banaba herbs, Banaba extract or Banaba leaf is a plant that is native to southern Asia and was used as a folk medicine for diabetes in the Philippines. Today, although t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://patsyhamilton.articlealley.com/banaba-cure-for-diabetes--get-the-facts-here-173661.html 15th June 2007 Diabetes-New Type 2 Risk Factors Identified Type 2 diabetes is a disease that affects nearly 21 million in the United States, and the incidence of the disease has skyrocketed in the last 30 years. Diabetes is a major cause of heart disease and stroke, as well as the most common cause in U.S. adults... http://www.articlealley.com/http://jackkrohn.articlealley.com/diabetesnew-type-2-risk-factors-identified-154776.html 02nd May 2007