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29th September 2009
High Blood Pressure (hypertension) is very common in our pets, but often goes undiagnosed until it leads to life threatening emergencies. Problems from high blood pressure arise when a blood vessel gets too small for the high pressure flow going through ... Read >
Author: Dr. Jack Stevens, DVM29th September 2009
There is no hard scientific evidence of what causes panic attacks symptoms. But there has to be underlying issues or conditions that can help trigger the symptoms of a panic attack. And there are several potential causes that many professionals seem to ag... Read >
Author: John Cielo29th September 2009
Anyone suspecting they may have a thyroid disorder will need to discuss it with their doctor the type of medicine that is offered to manage the condition. Nearly all thyroid disorders are easily controlled by medication.
If the thyroid complaint is an ... Read >
Author: Marcus Williams21st September 2009
If you have not heard about Acetyl L-Carnitine, then you are missing out on one of the greatest health supplements of recent times. Acetyl L-carnitine is similar in form to amino acid and it even has functions similar to it like being part of the conversi... Read >
Author: minnietimpsonqh16th September 2009
Osteoporosis: How it Develops and Who it Affects
Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by the loss of minerals like calcium, leading to low bone density and abnormally porous bone. Bones are more brittle and prone to fractures, commonly in the hips,... Read >
Author: Chelsi11th September 2009
You're in the supermarket and suddenly you feel an odd tightening in your chest. Are you having a heart attack? What's with the shallow rapid breathing and sweating. Just what is going on? Why are you feeling this way? You hope no one notices as you look ... Read >
Author: Renewable Energy10th September 2009
While the majority of women want bigger, fuller breasts, let's face it: most men don't. Few men are comfortable with a womanly bosom - unless it belongs to their wife or girlfriend - and passing a a big ole pair of man boobs off as "large pecs" just doesn... Read >
Author: Yodle07th September 2009
At the spinal column are the elongated columns of bones, which the thoracic ribs support. The thoracic ribs push the bones the length of bone structure. The ribs join with the spinal column in various areas. Joints connect with these ribs, which are fiel... Read >
Author: Richie Lindsay07th September 2009
Herbal Remedies for Osteoporosis causes and symptoms
Osteoporosis is characterized by exaggeration of this process, because of an imbalance between the activity of osteoblasts (bone cells that provide training) and that of osteoclasts (cells that ensur... Read >
Author: herbalcure3002nd September 2009
The medical term for an underactive thyroid is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is when the thyroid does not make enough of the hormone thyroxine. The threat of an underactive thyroid disorder increases with age; approximately 1 in 6 adults over 60 have an ... Read >
Author: Marcus Williams18th August 2009
Hypothyroidism treatment does differ with the type of thyroids you are affected with. Due to the change in the food habits, the climatic conditions and the environment people lose their healthy lifestyle, and they now travel towards the unhealthy situatio... Read >
Author: Desray17th August 2009
Chronic and unexplained weight loss is likely a serious and undiagnosed sickness or condition. Such examples are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and even the almighty HIV/AIDS. Knowing this will most likely show you the serious-mindedness of such a state, and... Read >
Author: thin options17th August 2009
Chronic and unexplained weight loss is likely a serious and undiagnosed disease or condition. Some examples are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and even the almighty HIV/AIDS. Acknowledging this will most likely show you the seriousness of such a situation, a... Read >
Author: thin options17th August 2009
Chronic and unexplained weight loss is possible a serious and undiagnosed sickness or condition. Several examples are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and even the almighty HIV/AIDS. Acknowledging this will most likely show you the sincerity of such a situatio... Read >
Author: wami franz17th August 2009
Chronic and unexplained weight loss is possible a chronic and undiagnosed sickness or condition. Some examples are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and even the almighty HIV/AIDS. Acknowledging this will probably show you the serious-mindedness of such a situa... Read >
Author: wami franz13th August 2009
In this article we have discussed a medical disorder faced by men called Gynecomastia or more commonly known as man boobs or moobs
To be clearer "Gynecomastia" stands for “breasts like a woman" in Greek. Men who have mobs have either one breast bloate... Read >
Author: Robert Bell03rd August 2009
Hyperthyroidism refers to a situation wherein the thyroid gland has an overactive tissue that results in overproduction. This overproduction leads to an excess number of circulating free thyroid hormones. Because the thyroid hormone affects nearly all bod... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft30th July 2009
Diet and Nutrition Drink lots of water and peppermint tea to replace lost fluid. If symptoms persist, replace lost salts by regularly drinking a mixture of 1 pt/500mlt water to 1 tablespoonful of sugar and 1 teaspoonful of salt. The water strained off boi... Read >
Author: greenherbal1117th July 2009
If you're dealing with panic attacks, the chances are good you feel like the world is closing in on you much of the time. Some people experience these attacks infrequently, while others deal with them on a daily basis. No matter how often they occur, it c... Read >
Author: tayor17th July 2009
If you're dealing with panic attacks, the chances are good you feel like the world is closing in on you much of the time. Some people experience these attacks infrequently, while others deal with them on a daily basis. No matter how often they occur, it c... Read >
Author: tayor16th July 2009
What is Thyroid Disease? The Thyroid Gland is a butterfly shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck. The gland produces hormones that are released by the thyroid. There are two kinds of thyroid disease relevant to hair loss, Hyperthyroidism, and ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th July 2009
The thyroid gland secretes hormones in the bloodstream. These hormones, in turn, regulate the functions of the organs and the cells inside the body. The thyroid gland is mainly responsible for the hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic processes. I... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft06th July 2009
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common disorders of the endocrine (hormone) gland that affects a huge population of cats. It can severely affect pet health and needs to be taken care of before it causes severe pet health problems.
The thyroid gland ... Read >
Author: Thierry babineaux01st July 2009
What is hyperthyroidism and what causes such an ailment in women? Hyperthyroidism is actually a condition that can occur in both men and women but is more prevalent in females. As the term implies, this condition is due to a hyper active thyroid, which in... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft01st July 2009
Fact: Tap water filtration systems are sometimes ineffective. I have looked at and compared the performance data of all of the major brands and found that many of them are not effective.
Older products that have been on the market for a while were d... Read >
Author: Elizabeth Ruby27th June 2009
The ailment known as hypothyroidism is something that more women than men experience and this is due to a hyper active thyroid gland. The reasons why a woman may suffer from hyperthyroidism may vary and some of these reasons often have certain symptoms th... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft22nd June 2009
Sweating is a normal way of the body to release heat and cools down during hot weather, when you are doing physical activities like sports and exercises but if you sweat excessively even on normal condition without doing strenuous physical activities, the... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera22nd June 2009
Sweating or perspiration is our body’s natural way of releasing heat to regulate body temperature. We also eliminate toxins from our body through sweating. Aside from the normal occurrence of sweating, we sweat more during physical activities like sport... Read >
Author: Gerry Restrivera18th June 2009
Sudden hair loss always strikes a fear in one’s mind. Generally, hair is an important part of a person’s identity. So, if any one loses his one of the prime components suddenly, then it quite upsetting that demands quick action.
The problem of sud... Read >
Author: Sam Chim04th June 2009
Excess tissue in the breast is a problem that many men. There are a number of reasons for this situation which will have a treatment plan that work to remove the tissue and swollen area. The first thing you need to do is to find the cause of swelling of t... Read >
Author: Robert Bell15th May 2009
Pregnancy can sometimes be seen as a two-faced affair. On one side, it represents the blissful aspirations of a woman to finally give birth to a child, and on the other side, there lurks the dangers associated with the process that could undermine the hea... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft15th May 2009
Pregnancy can sometimes be seen as a two-faced affair. On one side, it represents the blissful aspirations of a woman to finally give birth to a child, and on the other side, there lurks the dangers associated with the process that could undermine the hea... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft11th May 2009
Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis as it is scientifically known, is a condition where a person’s sweat glands begin producing sweat excessively in certain parts of their body. This condition is marked by excessive sweating in the underarms... Read >
Author: jeffykk28th April 2009
There are plants that can provide useful polysaccharides not equivalent to moderate appetite: the Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac), guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus), plantains (psyllium, Ispaghula). All these non-assimilated carbohydrates may accelerate inte... Read >
Author: Ines28th April 2009
There are plants that can provide useful polysaccharides not equivalent to moderate appetite: the Konjac (Amorphophallus konjac), guar (Cyamopsis tetragonolobus), plantains (psyllium, Ispaghula). All these non-assimilated carbohydrates may accelerate inte... Read >
Author: Ines23rd April 2009
In medical terminology white spots appearing on the skin is a kind of skin disorder in which the pigments have become malfunctioning to maintain the color of the skin is called either vitiligo or Leukoderma. Vitiligo is not a contagious disease. It is als... Read >
Author: vitiligo20th April 2009
Not many women would be worried if they lost a few pounds. As a matter of fact, most women would be thrilled to get on the scale today and find out that they’ve been losing weight—especially if they haven’t done anything to promote such a change. Bu... Read >
Author: CornellDayne27th March 2009
The 'thyroid' is a small gland situated below the 'Adam's apple' in the neck. It releases two hormones; the thyroxine (T4) and the triodothyroxine (T3). These hormones increase the amount of oxygen that the body uses and incites your cells to generate new... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft27th March 2009
Panic Disorder is a distinct but related condition to panic attacks. These attacks are isolated instances of 4 or more of the below listed symptoms. Your attacks cross over into a panic disorder if:
1) you have had two or more attacks and
2) at le... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert27th March 2009
Do you occasionally have one of those “senior moments” where you walk into a room and then totally blank out on why you went in there, or scramble mentally to remember the name of a person to whom you were just introduced? These small memory lapses ha... Read >
Author: Valerie10th March 2009
Superstitious Beliefs
We all have these superstitious beliefs about hair loss. When our hair starts to fall off little by little, we start blaming our mother's father for passing down some bad genes. When we find out that our grandfathers had thick ... Read >
Author: katydermatologist09th March 2009
Male hair loss can be caused by many hormonal problems or it may also be hereditary. If you feel that you are loosing your hair or it feels like it’s thinning, you may want to check your family history to see if male hair loss or hair thinning is common... Read >
Author: Alexander Malroy02nd March 2009
Perhaps you've watched your cat gulp down his chow quickly (like a dog!), then drink a lot of water(like a dog!), then he jumped up on the bed for a nap(like a cat). He wakes up and jumps off the bed -- whoops -- your cat is vomiting his dinner all over t... Read >
Author: Kate Rieger20th February 2009
Growth of the breast tissue in men is common and is called gynecomastia. This condition often occurs during puberty and in many occasions resolves spontaneously. It can also occur in old age in which case it is unlikely to resolve but rarely requires tr... Read >
Author: Adrian Richards02nd February 2009
I was very pleased that many of you responded to HeartSense (now Heart, Health & Nutrition) with comments, questions and suggestions for future newsletters. There were more questions about atrial fibrillation than about almost any other subject. This mirr... Read >
Author: Healthy Directions02nd February 2009
Have you been trying for years to lose weight with no success? Maybe its time to have your thyroid tested. Our metabolism is controlled largely by our thyroid gland and any problems with that gland can cause weight problems. This may include a gain in wei... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski17th January 2009
Oprah is creating a lot of buzz after gaining forty pounds and simultaneously claiming she solved her thyroid problem. Her statements sent internet bloggers into a frenzy. How did she get off her thyroid medication? Did she really solve her thyroid proble... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards06th January 2009
Thyroid is an important gland that is situated somewhere middle of the front side of the neck. Thyroid gland secrets some of the important hormones, known as 'thyroid hormones', that play important role in metabolism of the body. Metabolism is the process... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick29th December 2008
Find the Best Hair Loss Treatment
Before you begin looking for a hair loss treatment, you will need to know why you are experiencing hair loss. There are many possible causes of hair loss:
Hormonal Imbalance: Having hypothyroidism, hyperthyr... Read >
Author: Sudhani08th December 2008
There are many reasons why you may be experiencing excessive thinning of your hair. Here is a list of some of the most common causes of thinning hair.
- Medications: Many commonly prescribed medications can cause significant thinning of the hair. F... Read >
Author: sudiekram03rd December 2008
There are many reasons why you may be experiencing excessive thinning of your hair. Here is a list of some of the most common causes of thinning hair.
- Medications: Many commonly prescribed medications can cause significant thinning of the hair. F... Read >
Author: sudiekram01st December 2008
Hypothyroidism in cats occurs when the thyroid gland produces too few hormones. This condition is quite rare. Although it isn't life-threatening, it will significantly reduce your cat's quality of life. So, what exactly causes this condition to occur w... Read >
Author: D Swain01st December 2008
If your cat has diarrhea, he will pass loose, watery stools. Diarrhea in cats isn't a disease, but may be a symptom of various other diseases. If severe enough, it can cause excessive loss of nutrients and fluids and become life-threatening. So, what e... Read >
Author: D Swain01st December 2008
Hyperthyroidism in cats occurs when one of the thyroid glands become overactive. This endocrine disease is relatively common, especially in middle-aged to older cats. If left untreated, this condition can lead to heart failure and death. You may be won... Read >
26th November 2008
Cats naturally have superior vision. However, there are various conditions that can cause blindness in cats. Some of these conditions include hypertension, glaucoma, and cancer. Let's take a look at some of these causes of feline blindness.
Hypertensio... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
While constantly grooming themselves, cats ingest pieces of fur that end up in their stomachs. Cat hairballs are usually harmless as they can be coughed up. However, they can sometimes form a blockage in the intestines which can lead to serious problems. ... Read >
Author: D Swain23rd October 2008
Hair Loss
A man's personality is judged not only by the way he carries himself but also by the hairstyles. Choosing a hairstyle depends on various factors. An important factor is the shape of your face. And of course your own unique pers... Read >
Author: Liam Derbyshire15th October 2008
On a hot summer day, a luscious slice of watermelon is all what is desirable to be at your refreshing best. A delectable fruit, with water happy of over 90% makes watermelon the beloved thirst quencher for all. It is assumed to be first cultivated in Egyp... Read >
Author: Jamey Sackville08th October 2008
The first studies published in the modern literature on the effects of carnitine in hyperthyroidism came from post-war Germany in 1959, with the observation that carnitine had an impact on the hyper-functioning thyroid.
Three years later the same rese... Read >
Author: mythyroid08th October 2008
Herbal remedies are a type of alternative medicine that originates from plants and plant extracts.Treating Hyperthyroidism and Graves’ Disease with conventional methods is not always effective and safe. Herbs work directly on the organs of the body and ... Read >
Author: mythyroid07th October 2008
The thyroid, sometimes called our "master gland," is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, located in the lower part of your neck. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which control metab... Read >
Author: Robin06th October 2008
Such as there are different hair replacement prostheses or other surgical treatments, there are also other causes of hair loss in women.
There is the post pregnancy hair loss. About three months after delivery, many hairs are fallen-out. However, pos... Read >
Author: Cherry B02nd October 2008
Hyperhidrosis is a medical condition in which a person sweats excessively and unpredictably. Individuals with Hyperhidrosis can sweat even when the ambient temperature is cool, sweating indoors and outdoors in cool and cold temperatures in the dead of win... Read >
Author: alex30th September 2008
Excessive hair loss is not normal. If you are balding, you might want to consider thinking of hair replacements.
Other accepts their fate in baldness especially if the cause is hereditary. However, having a balding head cannot be solely blamed on gene... Read >
Author: Cherry B30th September 2008
The thyroid, sometimes called our "master gland," is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, located in the lower part of your neck. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which control metab... Read >
Author: Robin19th September 2008
According to Chinese medical philosophy health is dependent on maintaining a balance between Yin and Yang. Together they create a unified whole. While all of the systems and organs of the body are related and intertwined, the upper body is associated with... Read >
Author: herbalspan09th September 2008
What causes us to sweat? First of all, it's very normal as all humans have sweat glands that release a salty liquid. Sweating is what helps us stay cool. The amount that each person sweats varies depending on how many sweat glands you have, and we have mi... Read >
Author: Karen Kristofler09th September 2008
Graves' disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by a metabolic imbalance resulting from overproduction of thyroid hormones (thyrotoxicosis). Graves' disease is rarely life-threatening. Graves' disease is more common in women and usually starts afte... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th September 2008
Weight loss is the reduction of total body weight, due to loss of body fluid or fat or adipose tissues. Abnormal weight loss is a symptom of acute or chronic illness. Involuntary weight loss leads to muscle loss, depression and increased rate of complicat... Read >
Author: Darren O Connell05th September 2008
Definition :
Leucoderma is presence of the whitish or depigmented patches on an otherwise normal skin. It is actually a cosmetic problem and, generally, does not affect any internal organic functions or metabolism.
Leucoderma is in fact a rare skin di... Read >
Author: jainish01st September 2008
Kidney gravel was dense accumulations of relevant that form in the tubal practice of the kidney. Kidney sanded origin harms when they wedge the emanate of urine through, or out of the kidney. When the shingle move along the ureter, they root harsh hurt.
... Read >
Author: Jeremy Seaver22nd August 2008
Your thyroid dictates much of your metabolism, any malfunction or disease afflicting this area may cause you to have problems in metabolism leading to a drastic problem with your weight - you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that losing we... Read >
Author: Jackie Serta15th August 2008
Sleep hyperhidrosis is the term given to the condition wherein you experience profuse sweating when you sleep at night. Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, usually happens during the day, when the body is all worked out from one's daily activities. Howe... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan29th July 2008
Hyperthyroidism affects people of both sexes, though women are ten times more likely than men to experience it. Around 80 percent of all hyperthyroidism cases are caused by Graves' disease. This is an inherited, auto-immune disorder that appears when some... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch29th July 2008
Graves’ disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). It is caused by an antibody that acts like thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and causes the thyroid gland to produce excess thyroid hormones. This antibody has been ... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch22nd July 2008
Hyperthyroidism is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in overproduction and thus an excess of circulating free thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both. The term is also often used more loosely to de... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st July 2008
Graves' disease is a thyroid-specific autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies to the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR), leading to hyperthyroidism, or an abnormally strong release of hormones from the thyroid gland. Normally, the ... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th July 2008
Acupuncture is the insertion of ultra-thin, sterile needles into specific acupuncture points on the body which live in on channels or meridians, these are pathways in both the exterior and interior of the body. These points, when needled, can manage the w... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th July 2008
Defining Thyroid
• Whenever we talk about “Thyroid”, it comes as “Endocrine Glands emerged in the human body. This gland is originated nearby the neck lower to underneath the thyroid cartilage also identified as the Adam's apple in men and at j... Read >
Author: MUmarF15th July 2008
Graves Disease: Graves' disease is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting 13 million people and targeting women seven times as often as ... more about Graves Disease.
Graves Disease: A form of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid gland prod... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th June 2008
Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small gland located in the neck, below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid can be enlarged due to generalized enlargement of the thyroid or nodules (tissue growths) within the thyroid. The... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th May 2008
Your thyroid dictates much of your metabolism, any malfunction or disease afflicting this area may cause you to have problems in metabolism leading to a drastic problem with your weight – you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that losing ... Read >
Author: Jill Smi08th May 2008
Goitre is the swelling of thyroid gland and appears on the back a person's neck. Medical Research suggests that women are more prone to Goitre than men. The common cause of Goitre is deficiency of iodine in the diet. Iodine in its organic form is require... Read >
Author: peterhutch29th April 2008
In many respects, dogs are very similar to humans. For example, one of their biggest health problems is obesity. To many owners, a tubby dog is extra cuddly, but the fact of the matter is that a fat dog is an unhealthy dog! In much the same way as obesity... Read >
16th April 2008
Introducing Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is caused by an overactive thyroid gland that is producing an excessive amount of thyroid hormones. Another condition called thyrotoxicosis is a toxic condition caused by any excess of thyroid hormones, eithe... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team02nd April 2008
Pregnancy can be one of the most joyous times in a woman's life. It is also a time when all attention is focused on maintaining optimal health. For women with chronic asthma, maintaining adequate asthma control during pregnancy is of particular importance... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Pregnancy can be one of the most joyous times in a woman's life. It is also a time when all attention is focused on maintaining optimal health. For women with chronic asthma, maintaining adequate asthma control during pregnancy is of particular importance... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd April 2008
Graves disease is an autoimmune disorder that involves overactivity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). It occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks your thyroid gland and causes it to overproduce the hormone thyroxine. he other causes of thyr... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th March 2008
Heredity
Even if you feel that there is little resemblance between you and your parents, as you grow older, your hairline will very likely dispute that. The portraits of several generations, especially of men, usually reveal remarkable similarities in ... Read >
Author: Adrian Richmond26th March 2008
Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. When the stones move along the ureter, they cause severe pain.
K... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne26th March 2008
Kidney stones are solid accumulations of material that form in the tubal system of the kidney. Kidney stones cause problems when they block the flow of urine through or out of the kidney. When the stones move along the ureter, they cause severe pain.
... Read >
Author: peterhutch19th March 2008
Male hair loss is a big deal! The airwaves are filled with ads selling treatments and it’s the subject of jokes; a sure sign that it is not only a sensitive area but one that has high visibility. On the other hand, hair loss in women is rarely mention... Read >
Author: Adrian Richmond17th March 2008
Hyperthyroidism is a circumstance caused by the effects of overly more thyroid hormone on tissues of the system. Hyperthyroidism is causing an overactive altitude increase and increased velocity of all the system's organs and intestines. The circumstance ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th March 2008
Becoming obese and becoming over weight is becoming more and more widespread in the world. Majority of the people are gaining weight and they are also losing their ideal weight. In fact, if you are over 20% of your ideal body weight, then you may be consi... Read >
Author: Gary Grewal03rd March 2008
Gynecomastia, or (man boobs), is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement.
Gynecomastia can be physiologic (occurring normally during infancy, puberty and older age), or pathologic (due to drugs or dis... Read >
Author: Frederic Madore23rd February 2008
Hyperthyroidism. Autoimmune thyroid disease of the hypermetabolic type (Graves disease) is reflected by several visible changes. The skin is soft and moist. Scalp hair is thin in diameter, and evidence of diffuse alopecia may be present. Vitiligo occurs i... Read >
Author: David Jones18th February 2008
Description
Insomnia is an extremely frustrating condition, during which normal sleep patterns are consistently interrupted-either when falling asleep, in the middle of the night, or very early in the morning. One, two, or three consecutive sleep depri... Read >
Author: Alien12th February 2008
What Causes Hair Loss in Women?
Hair loss in women can be a daunting time. This can lower self esteem and create problems regarding depression and anxiety. So, what causes hair loss in women? What causes hair loss are a great many things which we somet... Read >
Author: Richard Henderson30th January 2008
Osteoporosis is a condition in which your bones become thin and more likely to break. Osteoporosis mainly affects older people and can affect anyone. However, some people have an increased risk of developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is the most common d... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen19th January 2008
Do you know Snoopy, coined as the world's famous beagle? The cartoon character Snoopy became so popular among kids and even among adults. It has became popular not just in television shows, magazines and films but also in different collectibles such as mu... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons19th January 2008
Diabetes is caused by a deficiency of insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas and necessary for converting glucose to energy. There are two types of diabetes - Type I and Type II.
Diabetes is largely considered a disease of affluence, a product of ... Read >
Author: Alien14th January 2008
A Puggle dog, just like any other breed of dog, usually uses his nose more often than his eyes. But that does not mean that dog eye care can be neglected. Their eyes, as well as other parts of their body can be affected by diseases from most simple to mor... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons01st November 2007
Our pets are an important part of our family and as such they deserve the best care that we can give to them. Unfortunately veterinary medical costs is rising everyday and the only way we can afford to pay for them is by purchasing pet insurance for our p... Read >
Author: Cindy22nd October 2007
Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (called T3 and T4). It controls your metabolism , which is how your body turns food into energy. Hyperthyroidism can significantly accelerate your body's m... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd October 2007
The heart has two upper chambers and two lower chambers. Atrial fibrillation is a condition in which the upper chambers of the heart contract at a very high rate and in an entirely disorganised manner. The risk of developing atrial fibrillation increases ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Graves' disease is the only kind of hyperthyroidism that has inflammation of the eyes, swelling of the tissues around the eyes, and bulging of the eyes. Graves-Basedow disease, also known simply as Graves' disease. Graves' disease is the most common form ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th August 2007
There are various types of Cardiomyopathy. Cardiomyopathy is when the heart’s tissues or muscles become diseased and don’t function properly. Heart disease is a huge health problem affecting both rich and poor nations.
Ischemic cardiomyopathy is a ... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong02nd August 2007
Your metabolism has a great deal to do with your thyroid, any malfunction or disease afflicting this area may cause you to have problems in metabolism leading to a drastic problem with your weight � you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find t... Read >
31st July 2007
Your thyroid gland is responsible for growth and mental alertness. It should continue to work throughout your life, providing the thyroid hormones that keep you physically and mentally active. But because it is a hormonal gland, it can often produce a... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team25th July 2007
Thyroid disease is considered a comorbid condition for headaches and migraines. This means that although it occurs independently of the headaches it still can intensify them and can also make treatment much more complex. A comorbid condition may have an e... Read >
Author: Alien18th July 2007
Assessing whether a certain individual is suffering from Attention Deficit with HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER or not is far harder than it appears to laymen like ourselves. This is because, not only does it’s symptoms largely overlap those of hyperthyroidism e... Read >
Author: Theresa Twogood26th June 2007
High blood pressure is the most diagnosed condition in the Unites States today and it is now estimated that it affects about 72 million Americans, including one out of every three adults. But, while we talk about high blood pressure, or hypertension, did ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders21st May 2007
Gynecomastia only recently started to receive more attention from the medical field as a potentially mentally damaging disease or disorder suffered by men. The reason I say "mentally damaging" is because typically the development of male breasts causes g... Read >
Author: Danna Schneider13th May 2007
As we know, thyroid problems are caused by the malfunction of the thyroid glands that do not speed up the immune system in certain conditions.
There are known many types of thyroid cases but among them, the most common and easily treating are hyperthy... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola04th May 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Mike Jennings
Do you ever wonder whether you have high blood pressure and just are not aware of it?
Are you one of the almost three adults in the United States, or approximately sixty-six million, that has high blood pressure or h... Read >
Author: Michael Jennings20th April 2007
Thyroid problems are usually treated with a surgical intervention. Most of the cases of thyroid cancer are curable after a removal of at least a part of the thyroid glad. Thyroid disease is divided into two possible developing problems: hypothyroidism and... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th April 2007
We know that thyroid disease is a problem that can arise in special situations or can be a problem secondary to other diseases.
Secondary or tertiary types of hypo or hyperthyroidism are treated as same as primary cases of hypo or hyperthyroidism. Du... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola11th April 2007
If someone close to you (such as a friend or family member) has been diagnosed with a thyroid problem, you may be initially shocked and unable to provide a significant amount of assistance. However, after a time, you will undoubtedly want to support hi... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team03rd April 2007
You exercise. You eat a decent amount of food, but not too much nor too little. You avoid sugars and high fats (most of the time, anyway). But the numbers on the scale seem to move of their own accord, fluctuating rapidly regardless of your lifestyle. ... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team30th March 2007
Big bones, genetics, thyroid problems. All three are often given as reasons for unexplained weight gain, or for being overweight. Often these three are cruelly dismissed by others as “excuses” and that the real reason a person is overweight is simply ... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team28th March 2007
Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in the human skin. The human skin contains special skin cells (melanocytes) that produce the pigment melanin which colors the skin.
In Vitiligo, the special skin cells (melanocytes) as well as the tissues (mucous me... Read >
Author: Maria27th March 2007
Tuberculosis can give a lot of symptoms to a person but there are cases in which patients came to the doctor for other problems and they are discovered this disease too. Sometimes tuberculosis gives only night sweats and the patient will not go to the doc... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola13th March 2007
The head and neck area of your pet are very important areas to help diagnose some common diseases. It is important that you become comfortable examining your pet - an early diagnosis of an enlarged lymph node may mean the difference between life and death... Read >
Author: petvet12th March 2007
Imagine one day the station wagon you rely on to get you the office, ferry around the kids, and haul the weekly groceries home suddenly breaks down. You take it to the garage and the mechanic there tells you he doesn’t know exactly what’s wrong, bu... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team12th March 2007
Selenium is a mineral that has been found to affect the thyroid. Your thyroid is a large endocrine gland located in the back of the neck. It affects your body’s growth and functioning. You could call it the master of your metabolism. It appears that... Read >
Author: vincent platania19th February 2007
Today’s endocrinologists are discussing about the best methods of treatment in hypo- and hyperthyroidism according to the specifically needs of replacing hormones. Most physicians base their indications on the use of levo-thyroxin which is in fact the t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
The most common symptoms of the hypothyroidism are weight gain and fatigue. Many thousands of women are diagnosed with the disease every year but very few little persons have sufficient information about the thyroid gland.
The thyroid gland is situate... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th February 2007
The thyroid gland is a small formation at the base of the throat with a major role in the energetic metabolism of the cells. Diseases of the gland appear when the thyroid cells tend to work to fast or to slow and the adjacent symptoms in the body occur. M... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola23rd December 2006
Here are some simple but accurate, quick to digest facts about the subject of low cholesterol.
We have probably been enlightened by a thousand books and articles regarding the harmful effects of a high cholesterol level and how to lower it down to a he... Read >
Author: Laurence Clunie11th December 2006
Unknown to many, there are two main types of bipolar disorder, namely Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder. The key difference between the two disorders is whether the person has had a manic episode or not. To distinguish the differences, one would ... Read >
Author: Moses Wright16th November 2006
Dogs can get allergies for a variety of reasons, but there are a few culprits that lead to a state of a weakened immune system. Once a dog has a weakened immune system, he may start having allergic reactions to things that would not normally bother a heal... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott25th October 2006
Having sweaty palms is very common. Specially in today’s world where sometimes anxiety overcomes us at certain points, and we start sweating for no reason. Just think about any job interview you had in your life. If you can’t remember any occasion,... Read >
Author: Paolo Basauri20th October 2006
Changes in Your Appearance During Menopause
Changes in your appearance will gradually become obvious to you, including body shape changes, skin that is drier and begins to wrinkle, and fingernails that break more easily.
Body shape changes and redis... Read >
Author: Annabel Cruz21st June 2006
Andropause and hair loss often go hand in hand. Imagine clumps of hair falling off your head, or observing strands of once healthy hair collecting in the shower drain. Maybe you run your hand through your hair and feel it thinning. It can feel daunting an... Read >
Author: Cathy Taylor13th April 2006
As women approach middle age, they often experience the slow onset of sluggishness, thinning hair, weight gain, and dry skin. The majority of women have been mis-educated into thinking that this is normal, and they write it off. However, these symptoms ar... Read >
Author: No Last Name23rd February 2006
One of the main causes of hyperthyroidism is Graves' Disease. Graves' Disease, an autoimmune disease that sees an individual's thyroid gland as a foreign object invading the body and produces antibodies to attack the gland. This causes the thyroid gland... Read >
Author: Amanda Baker06th December 2005
Antihistamines: Tavist
Tavist is an over-the-counter antihistamine which is conveniently packaged in
either tablet or syrup form.It can be taken with or without food, but should
always be taken with water.The main action of this medication is t... Read >
Author: Marc Lindsay18th November 2005
Graves Disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism and is caused by a defect in the immune system. Autoimmune disease may be understood as a process by which the body sees some part of itself as being foreign and reacts to it much the same way that it wo... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski10th August 2005
Health Advisory for Elderly Cats
This is a very important issue for owners of elderly cats. If you have a cat that is in their elderly years, which is generally classified as older than 9 - 10 years of age, then you need to keep this information in m... Read >
Author: Bradley Wallace01st July 2005
Does Bontril Command Obesity?
By Gelfey.
Bontril, phendimetrazine titrate, is a well known drug to control your obesity related problems. Generally the risk factors associated with this drug include hyperthyroidism, glaucoma and severe hypertension.... Read >
24th June 2005
Introduction
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is quite prevalent in USA and the numbers are on a rise with the stressors of life on a rise.
What is bipolar disorder?
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness in whish one faces un... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta
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