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24th September 2009
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy In India
Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) is a powerful cancer-fighting technology. Annually, Mayo Clinic radiation oncologists treat more than 200 patients using IMRT.
Conditions Treated with IMRT... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia23rd September 2009
Dry mouth is a common condition that affects primarily the older group, primarily women. Dry mouth is clinically called Xerostomia and the primary cause of dry mouth can be cited as due to lack of saliva to keep the mouth wet. The decreased secretion from... Read >
Author: liza25222nd September 2009
And here, in order to give those who are not familiar with, the process of digestion, a clear idea of that important operation, and the effect produced when alcohol is taken with food, we quote from the lecture of an English physician, Dr. Henry Monroe, o... Read >
Author: Damien Fowler22nd September 2009
Smoking, they say, is the leading cause of lung cancer world-wide. A recent study shows that, in the United States alone, 157,200 people have died of smoking-related lung cancer. Some of which are caused directly by smoking, and some due to second hand ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The primary aim of personal dental care is to prevent cavities from forming in the teeth. In order for you to prevent cavities and maintain a healthy set of teeth, you need to remove plaque, a transparent layer of bacteria that stays on the surface of you... Read >
Author: Kenneth Shannon06th September 2009
Stuffy nose? Take a pill. Feeling sad? Take another pill. Trouble sleeping? Want to lose weight? Trouble breathing? Loose stools? Tense muscles? Pill, pill, pill and pill. All of these medications are likely to have a side effect in common. The side effec... Read >
Author: Yodle26th August 2009
When we eat, the contents in the stomach normally proceed into the intestines with the aid of digestive muscle contractions. However, for those who have acid reflux disease, the digestive contents travel back into the esophagus. And since the digestive ma... Read >
Author: Kelvin Gentry26th August 2009
When we eat, the contents in the stomach normally proceed into the intestines with the aid of digestive muscle contractions. However, for those who have acid reflux disease, the digestive contents travel back into the esophagus. And since the digestive ma... Read >
Author: Kelvin Gentry19th August 2009
There is a well-known fact saying that “culinary habits” come from childhood. That is why parents should pay special attention to their child’s nutrition. Food constraint can bring irreparable physical and psychological harm to a child. Parents’ c... Read >
Author: petersonbran19th July 2009
You should want to instead check out an acid reflux pillow that is clean designed to keep your body at a position that will decrease the amount of stomach acid flowing into your esophagus. When we eat, the contents in the stomach normally pass into the in... Read >
Author: mizan18th July 2009
Commonly called 'heart burn', acid reflux disease is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus.
It's annoying and painful.
But you want to know the truth, the reflux of the sto... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th July 2009
Enzymes are basically protein molecules. The body produces several thousand of these enzymes each day as well as getting them from the plants and animals that we eat. These molecules function basically as a catalyst; this means that they help kick off the... Read >
Author: World Vitamins Online08th July 2009
Bad breath, medically called as halitosis, touches a lot of people around the world. It can be difficult to converse to someone suffering from bad breath or halitosis. The name halitosis is taken from the Latin word "halitus" meaning "breath". Like we hav... Read >
Author: Zero Gilbert08th July 2009
Bad breath, medically known as halitosis, acts on many people around the world. It can be unpleasant to talk to a person experiencing bad breath or halitosis. The name halitosis is derived from the Latin word "halitus" that means "breath". Just as we have... Read >
Author: Karyu Gilbert12th June 2009
The latest cancer news is that twice weekly acupuncture treatments relieve symptoms of xerostomia. Xerostomia refers to severe dry mouth and affects particularly patients on radiation for head and neck cancer. This finding is according to the current onli... Read >
Author: Mercy08th June 2009
Bulimia Nervosa commonly known as Bulimia is an eating disorder affecting men as well as women. It is a combination of binge eating followed by vomiting. When a person suffers from bulimia he or she eats large amount of food within a short period of time ... Read >
Author: suegold29th April 2009
Many people suffer from halitosis and never know it. Other people might be too nice to come right out and tell you that your breath stinks. And we all know it is very difficult to smell your own breath. Your bad breath might be interfering with your socia... Read >
Author: articlelink01@gmail.com11th March 2009
Mumps, a common viral illness mostly occurring during childhood, is caused by a type of virus that is known as a paramyxovirus that infects the parotid glands, which are the salivary glands that are located at the jaw angles below the ears. Symptoms incl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd February 2009
While people tend to avoid the dentist for far longer than they should, those who cope with diabetes don't have that luxury. Their oral health is a precursor for potentially dangerous issues related to their condition. Diabetics are more vulnerable to gum... Read >
Author: Christine OKelly23rd January 2009
Heartburn is a discomforting condition that nearly all people experience every once in a while. But chronic heartburn can be an indication of a far more serious disorder known as Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disorder (GERD). But besides heartburn there is a w... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell17th January 2009
Tsetse fly is a threat to health
Many of us are well acquainted with the ordinary housefly that is inseparable with the rotting garbage, neglected public toilets, eating establishment and so on.
At least this is kind of a fly does not directly harm ... Read >
Author: Poly Muthumbi03rd January 2009
And here, in order to give those who are not familiar with, the process of digestion, a clear idea of that important operation, and the effect produced when alcohol is taken with food, we quote from the lecture of an English physician, Dr. Henry Monroe, o... Read >
Author: suegold11th December 2008
First, The Cause:
Nonnourishing and devitaminized food, such as white flour and cane sugar products and polished rice, eating too many soft foods, drinking with meals, hasty eating, eating or drinking shortly before sleeping, irregular meals, highly seas... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin08th December 2008
This article discusses the kind of acid reflux medicine acid reflux sufferers are recommended to take to stop or treat their condition.
The gastrointestinal system of the body consists of the following parts - the oral cavity, the esophagus, the stom... Read >
Author: juana cruz20th November 2008
Needless to say, dry mouth is one of the main causes of bad breath. Try to smell your breath the moment your mouth goes dry. You are most likely to notice that your breath is turning from good to foul right then.
Dry mouth is a medical condition also ... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan31st October 2008
Butterflies start life as eggs laid on plants. The egg consists of an outer casing, or chorion, inside which is the female’s fertilized ovum. There is always a minute opening, the micropyle, which is visible as a small pit at the top of some eggs.
T... Read >
Author: JC Schwartz27th October 2008
Once in a while everyone has a little bad breath. It can be awkward and a dilemma when you can’t pause to brush your teeth. When you feel like everybody is turning their face away from you or offering gum or mints, you know its time to do something.
... Read >
Author: Lynne Doxley17th October 2008
Mumps is an infection caused by the mumps paramyxo virus. Virus is transmitted through airborne droplets from the coughs and sneezes of infected people. Humans are the only known natural hosts. It can end up almost everywhere - the kidneys, thyroid glan... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Fucosidosis is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait. Fucosidosis is a really uncommon hereditary lysosomal storage disease characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-fucosidase. This disorder belongs to a group of diseases known as l... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Fucosidosis also called alpha-l-fucosidase deficiency. Fucosidosis is a very uncommon inherited lysosomal storage disease characterized by a deficiency of the enzyme alpha-L-fucosidase. It is estimated to affect less than 1:2,000,000. There are two types ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Frey's syndrome also known as Baillarger’s syndrome, Dupuy’s syndrome, Auriculotemporal syndrome or Frey-Baillarger syndrome. Frey's Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder that results from injury or surgery near the parotid glands (which manufactur... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen05th September 2008
Also referred to as GERD or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, acid reflux disorder is a chronic condition that may result to the slightest discomforts such as bad breath to major health injuries affecting the tissues in the esophagus. When the condition i... Read >
Author: Melvin Finn01st September 2008
With the power of suggestive sales and advertisements geared
towards a supersized lifestyle, it's no wonder that
residents of the US are fatter than ever. It's way too easy
to see a commercial for the newest ice cream treat, hop in
the car and drive ... Read >
Author: Joel Gardner18th August 2008
Low carb diets restrict the consumption of carbohydrates. The difference between the Atkins and the South Beach diet is within the amount of restriction. The induction phase of the Atkins diet restricts most carbohydrates while the South Beach diet allows... Read >
Author: cacarod29th July 2008
Have a healthier, brighter future by taking care of your dental health today! Research indicated that healthy, clean teeth and gums play an important role in overall health and development. Making kids learn to take good care of their dental health is get... Read >
Author: webmaster12329th July 2008
Have a healthier, brighter future by taking care of your dental health today! Research indicated that healthy, clean teeth and gums play an important role in overall health and development. Making kids learn to take good care of their dental health is get... Read >
Author: webmaster12318th July 2008
Saltiness in mouth is one of the most common and ignored phenomenon in the world. Though it is not that big a problem, it can be annoying; if ignored. The condition involves constant salty taste in mouth. People suffering from the problem overlook it, as ... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
Bulimia nervosa is known as bulimia asnd it is a type of eating disorder. Some people have bulimia, but eats a lot of food in a short amount of time known as bingeing and then tries to prevent weight gain by purging. Bulimia nervosa such as eating binges... Read >
Author: peterhutch10th July 2008
Mumps is a relatively mild viral infection of the salivary glands that usually occurs during childhood. Typically, mumps is characterized by a painful swelling of both cheeks. In some cases, the swelling may occur in only one cheek, or there may be no swe... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th July 2008
Mumps is a viral infection that primarily affects the parotid glands — one of three pairs of salivary glands, located below and in front of your ears. If you or your child contracts mumps, it can cause swelling in one or both parotid glands. Complicatio... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th June 2008
Bulimia is a type of a psychological disorder characterized by a person's erroneous eating patterns. It is also referred to as bulimia nervosa, which is a common problem among teens and women, although several males may develop it too. A person who is suf... Read >
Author: Jack L Bloom25th June 2008
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a virus that infects most people worldwide. People are usually infected by the time they are 2 years old or during their teenage years. HCMV infections are frequently associated with salivary glands, though they may be found throu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Over 100 known forms of arthritis are making millions of people suffer today. The most weakening of all forms is rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms are joints that ache, throb, and eventually become deformed. Those who suffer from rheumat... Read >
Author: Steven Godlewski28th April 2008
Adenoid cystic cancer is a really uncommon character of cancer that can live in many distinct system sites. It almost frequently occurs in the areas of the chief and neck, in specific the salivary glands; but has too been reported in the bosom, lacrimal g... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Acinic cell carcinoma is a rare, low-grade malignant salivary gland neoplasm. These are malignant tumors of the salivary glands that are dervied from the salivary gland epithelium and characteristically forms glandular acini. It is notable for an unpredic... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th April 2008
What are enzymes?
Thousands of enzymatic protein molecules are naturally produced in the body by the pancreas, small intestine, salivary glands and stomach. These enzymes are responsible for the majority of metabolic reactions in the body, including th... Read >
Author: Vitacost.com, Inc.02nd April 2008
The immune system is an amazingly complicated and intricate system which can bless the human body by protecting it against bacteria and viral infections. Our bodies are constantly fighting an ongoing invisible battle against outside germs, and a well func... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team07th March 2008
Bulimia – Bulimia involves a destructive cycle of bingeing and purging. Following an episode of out-of-control binge eating, people with bulimia take drastic steps to purge themselves of the extra calories. In order to avoid weight gain they vomit, exer... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne07th March 2008
Bulimia – Bulimia involves a destructive cycle of bingeing and purging. Following an episode of out-of-control binge eating, people with bulimia take drastic steps to purge themselves of the extra calories. In order to avoid weight gain they vomit, ex... Read >
Author: Peter sams20th February 2008
The human body values zinc, with respect to foods rich in zinc, zinc benefits and deficiencies, as one of its most treasured and valued mineral assets. Zinc's riches are shared to the biological functionality of appetite, diabetes control, digestion, immu... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne31st January 2008
When we look at the state of the world, it's easy to become despondent and feel helpless. So many wars, so much crime, such lack of respect. We wonder what we can do as an individual, to avoid the frenetic velocity to disaster.
Don't we all desire a pe... Read >
25th January 2008
Dry Mouth and its Relationship to Bad Breath, Sour, and Bitter
Taste
Saliva is a very important part of Oral Health. With regards to
the topic at hand, Saliva provides 3 important functions:
1. Provides enzymes to help with digestion of food
2.... Read >
Author: Dr Katz22nd January 2008
Tick paralysis is an unusual but spectacular disease from a medical standpoint. Tick paralysis is a loss of muscle function that results from a tick bite. The illness is caused by a neurotoxin produced in the tick's salivary gland. Tick paralysis results ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st January 2008
An overactive or underactive thyroid gland can result in a number of troublesome symptoms that require medical attention. Fortunately, while you find out what is the most appropriate treatment for you, you may start including foods that help the thyroid g... Read >
Author: Monica Villarreal02nd October 2007
Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for dry mouth. Sugar-free candy or gum stimulates saliva flow, and moisture can be replaced by using artificial saliva and oral rinses. Among them are antihistamines, decongestants, painkillers, high blood ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th August 2007
Symptoms of acid reflux usually respond to dietary and lifestyle modifications. These changes in diet and lifestyle are meant to accomplish specific goals. The main guide to apply these measures is understanding the normal aspects of esophageal and stomac... Read >
Author: Sheri Dean01st August 2007
Bell's Palsy is facial paralysis, normally affecting one side of the face, and can last from a number of weeks to a number of years. It is the most common cause of facial paralysis. Bell's palsy is a diagnosis of exclusion; in many cases, no specific caus... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th July 2007
Lyme disease (Borreliosis) is a bacterial infection. Lyme disease is caused by Borrelia burgdorferi. Borrelia burgdorferi transmitted by the bite of a deer tick.Deer ticks can be so small that they are almost impossible to see. Therefore, many people wit... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th June 2007
Transplantation of labial salivary glands can be a more fundamental solution in cases of severe dry eyes when even frequent eye drop instillations only give partial relief of symptoms. The glands are easily accessible and their secretion product is very s... Read >
19th June 2007
Dry eyes are one of the most frequent problems in patients over 50 years old and even younger patients can have dry eyes. Indeed: a lot of diseases and drugs can cause dry eyes! Although the possible causes of dry eyes are very numerous, in most cases tre... Read >
22nd May 2007
Dry eyes are a common problem that can be caused by multiple factors. All patients over 60 years old have dry eyes to some extent but even younger patients can have problems because not only age but also several drugs, surgery (e.g. LASIK, Blepharoplasty,... Read >
30th April 2007
Unfortunately, today’s society puts much emphasis on physical appearance and teenagers are probably the most susceptible to the thought that everyone has to be skinny to be pretty and accepted. We, as parents, know this is not true and it’s what’s ... Read >
Author: Aurelia Williams31st January 2007
For each set of muscles being exercised, there is a concentration of thought, or determination of willpower, and the speedy and very remarkable muscular development is due as much to the will force concentrated upon the muscles placed in action as by the ... Read >
Author: idtbusiness30th December 2006
Most recent studies have discovered a much higher incidence of stomach ulceration in performance horses then it was earlier recognized. In spite of the gastric lesions only some of the horses will develop actual stomach ulcer.
According to clinical an... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola06th October 2006
Sjogren's (pronounced "Show-grins") Syndrome: Had you ever heard of it before?
Sjogren's Syndrome is a chronic, autoimmune disease that is quite debilitating. Sjogren's Syndrome begins with a number of symptoms that appear to be merely irritating. The... Read >
Author: Dr Robert Gamble20th July 2006
If you suffer from xerostomia, or dry mouth, it seems to make sense to most people look for dry mouth alternative remedies. Perhaps this is because we don't take the condition all that seriously: like dry skin or dry hair, it's just another challenge for ... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale03rd July 2006
Commonly called 'heart burn', acid reflux disease is a condition in which the liquid content of the stomach regurgitates (backs up, or refluxes) into the esophagus.
It's annoying and painful.
But you want to know the truth, the reflux of the stomach... Read >
Author: Vita Vee21st May 2006
Two of the most prevalent tick-transmitted discases in dogs are Babesiosis
and Ehrlichiosis, which are and a fairly common cause of morbidity and mortality
in South Asia.
While Babesiosis is caused by either of the protozoal parasites Babesia
giubs... Read >
Author: Babu Banik27th April 2006
OH!! THE PAIN
1 in 3 adults in the United States currently suffer from chronic joint symptoms or arthritis.
Arthritis is a complex disorder that has more than 100 conditions, the common symptom persistent joint pain and inflammation.
Osteoarthri... Read >
Author: Christine Illich01st April 2006
Most raw food, like our bodies, is very perishable. When raw foods are exposed to temperatures above 116 degrees, they start to rapidly break down, just as our bodies would if we had a fever that high. One of the constituents of foods which can break down... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea28th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Kristy Haugen
The body is a complex web of systems. Most are not fully aware of the complexity of the digestive system. However, most know of its opposite, indigestion. Most do not realize how amazing the body can be, especially the d... Read >
Author: Kristy Haugen14th October 2005
People with bulimia have an eating disorder that causes them to binge on food and then, usually, throw up the food during binge-and-purge cycles. Some people may exercise excessively or abuse diuretics or laxatives. Although there is no known cause of bul... Read >
Author: Thomas Morva01st September 2005
FACT: Just about EVERYONE has morning breath to one degree or another.
STATISTICS ON MORNING BREATH, WHERE DO YOU FIT?
Approximately 35% of the world's population has a chronic, noticeable breath condition which usually leads them to seek help from ... Read >
Author: Samora Jinqua
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