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29th September 2009
There's no one symptom that can be used to diagnose Celiac disease. The condition, which simply can be described as a form of gluten intolerance, is a combination of symptoms. In fact, there are many cases where the disease has been misdiagnosed because t... Read >
Author: Carey Hudson24th September 2009
Most Americans are familiar with the Food Pyramid which recommends nutritional guidelines. However, if you have a gluten sensitivity or gluten intolerance (also known as Celiac Disease), then following this guideline may be causing health problems.
Cel... Read >
Author: Robert Bell24th September 2009
Gluten sensitivities and intolerance and or celiac disease may be one of the biggest undiagnosed digestive disorders that exist today, masquerading as other diseases. One percent of the population in th^e United States may have celiac disease and up to fi... Read >
Author: Robert Bell23rd 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: liza25210th August 2009
Methotrexate is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis as well as other rheumatic conditions. This drug is classified as a Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug or DMARD because it helps to reduce pain as well as the swelling associated with arthriti... Read >
Author: Mercy08th August 2009
Methotrexate is commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis as well as other rheumatic conditions. This drug is classified as a Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drug or DMARD because it helps to reduce pain as well as the swelling associated with arthriti... Read >
Author: Mercy08th August 2009
When it comes to saving lives, we usually think of our medical physicians not our dentists. But dentists are life-saving heroes, too. How so? Dentists can tell you more about your overall health than most people realize. Your mouth is like a window into t... Read >
Author: sarahsimmons04th August 2009
Cancer nutrition. Diet is an essential element in treating cancer. The individual who has cancer must eat right kinds of food before and after treatment. To guarantee that one is eating proper cancer nutrition, one must eat adequate amounts of food and dr... Read >
Author: Dwain Griffith17th July 2009
It's usually a frequent event in everyone's life to feel swollen or bleeding gums once you start to brush your mouth. This condition from your gums, due to inflammation is termed as gingivitis. At least one member in every household is having this problem... Read >
Author: Zero Gilbert17th July 2009
It is quite a common occurrence in everyone's life to get swollen or bleeding gums once you start to brush your teeth. This condition of your gums, from the inflammation is termed as gingivitis.Not less than one person in every household may be having thi... Read >
Author: Karyu Gilbert09th July 2009
Chemotherapy drugs work by attacking rapidly dividing cells in the body, and it is this characteristic that makes them effective against cancer cells. But other cells in the body, such as those in the bone marrow, the lining of the mouth and intestines, a... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Mesothelioma patients usually have some questions that they want answers for when they want to commence on Chemotherapy. These include:
1. What is chemotherapy for mesothelioma?
Chemotherapy involves one or more anti-cancer drugs taken either orally i... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Mesothelioma cancer, can be treated by the use of anti cancer drug therapies. These anti cancer drugs act by inhibiting tumor growth through the blocking of cell division and multiplication. This mode of action also unfortunately affects other rapidly rep... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen29th June 2009
COLD SORES, common name for Herpes labialis (also known as "Orolabial herpes") is an infection of the lip by herpes simplex virus. In many cases, it causes small blisters or sores on or around the mouth that are commonly known as cold sores or fever blist... Read >
Author: Rinkle Kapoor16th June 2009
Many people today are becoming ever more health conscious. This includes giving up the highly addictive activity of smoking. Most find it easier to quit 'cold turkey'. However for those of us who need the extra help there are many devices used to help bre... Read >
Author: tim bock11th June 2009
Strong and healthy teeth result from a combination of good diet and an exemplary oral care regime. There is a wide range of dental care products in the market that aid healthy teeth. One is the indispensable mouthwash. Along with fluoride toothpaste, the ... Read >
Author: Kirsty17th April 2009
The effects of lung cancer on the patient's body can differ according to the type and stage of the disease. However, studies are now focused towards the impact of treatments intended to cure the disease in patients.
Although these have been recognized... Read >
Author: Michael Lee26th February 2009
Most people that with colon cancer will treat this debilitating and deadly disease with a type of chemotherapy. There are different types of chemotherapy that determine how the doctor will give the patient the drugs involved in the healing process.
E... Read >
Author: nlwest2120th February 2009
Need to unwind from a busy day?
Chamomile tea will soothe your nerves and rest your mind.
“ I have to wake up and drink chamomile tea to slow down.
Janice Dickinson “
Chamomile is one of the oldest garden and the safest medicinal herb. It h... Read >
Author: Uma Mays06th January 2009
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences.
Common causes of dehydra... Read >
Author: Alien25th November 2008
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In a recent issue of Cancer Research, the study indicated that among mesothelioma cancer patients who are receiving chemotherapy treatments, those who have consumed vitamin C may see a decrease of effectiveness.
Patie... Read >
Author: LegalView18th November 2008
Popping herpes blisters occur when herpes blisters erupt. Herpes blisters are caused by the HSV or herpes simplex virus. This virus is of two categories – HSV-1 and HSV-2. Type 1 causes mouth sores and on the lip area. Genital herpes is caused by the ty... Read >
Author: Charlene Nuble21st October 2008
Mouth sores is an infection that infect the mouth area. This could be fever blisters or canker sores. It mainly affects people aged between 10-20 years. They affect the facial area and especially on the lips. They are caused by Herpes Simplex Virus type ... Read >
Author: Mercy15th September 2008
Ace Inhibitors Work to Lower Blood Pressure
There are many different types of medications that are suitable for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart disease. Not all are effective and not all of them work in the same way. An Ace inhibitor is ... Read >
Author: Samuel14th July 2008
A lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible. Damage to the mucosal surface of the small intestine is caused by an immunologically toxic reaction to the ingestion of gluten and interferes with the absor... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th July 2008
Sometimes, a lupus flare-up comes suddenly and without warning. You may see a butterfly rash over the bridge of your nose and swelling, or you may experience headaches, dizziness, a fever and pain in various locations. According to the Lupus Foundation, t... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON13th June 2008
If you suffer from canker sores, then you know how painful and irritating these recurring ulcerated mouth sores can be. These sores appear on the inside of your mouth – on the tongue, soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or inside ... Read >
Author: RobinBarr11th June 2008
If you suffer from canker sores, then you know how painful and irritating these recurring ulcerated mouth sores can be. These sores appear on the inside of your mouth – on the tongue, soft palate (the back portion of the roof of your mouth), or insid... Read >
Author: RobinBarr25th May 2008
It can be easy to feel like the whole world is against you when it comes to having a cold sore even though you are certainly not alone. Treating a cold sore can be relatively easy if you know the procedures to take. Again, the Internet can be such a relia... Read >
Author: Terry Edwards20th May 2008
Behcet's syndrome is a multisystem autoimmune disease that involves inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. It is characterized by recurring, painful mouth sores, skin blisters, genital sores and swollen joints. This disease affects men twice a... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Monkeypox is a rare infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, giving it its name. The disease is most prevalent in Central and West Africa, but an outbreak occurred also in the United States in 2... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st May 2008
An aphthous ulcer is a type of mouth ulcer, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. Aphthous stomatitis is a condition which is characterized by recurrent discrete areas of ulceration which are almost always painful. They can occur one at a time or as a... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th April 2008
What is Weight loss ?
Unintentional weight loss is a decrease in body weight that is not voluntary. In other words, you did not try to loss the weight by dieting or exercising.
Any condition in which you lose your appetite for an extended period of ... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th April 2008
How to Avoid Bad Breath?
Causes of Bad Breath
At one point or another, you may have suffered from bad breath. It is mighty embarrassing and may make people around you feel uncomfortable the moment you breath near someone or speak. Bad breath is ... Read >
Author: www.achampionjuicer.com01st April 2008
Throat cancer is a condition where cancer affects the vocal cords, voice box (larynx), or other areas of the throat. About 600 people in Victoria are diagnosed with cancer of the throat, mouth or nose each year. Throat cancer affects more men than women. ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown28th March 2008
Native Americans used golden seal as an eye wash and to relieve stomach problems. Today, it's used to treat menstrual disorders, minor sciatica pain, rheumatic or muscle pain, and as an antispasmodic. It's said to enhance the potency of other herbs as wel... Read >
Author: Alien14th November 2007
Herpes zoster, colloquially known as shingles, is the reactivation of varicella zoster virus, or VZV. The virus, one of the Herpesviridae group, leads to a group of painful blisters over the area of a dermatome.As you get older, or if your immune system g... Read >
Author: Alien29th October 2007
Shingles also known as herpes zoster is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Shingles is a disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus the same virus that causes chickenpox . After you have chickenpox (usually as a child), the virus that causes ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd 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 Cohen27th July 2007
So, you’ve been diagnosed with lupus, and you’ve no idea where it came from, but you’ve been told by your doctor that the symptoms you’ve experienced are consistent with the lupus disease. It’s time to take stock of what lupus is, what sympto... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team07th June 2007
A deficiency of folic acid can lead to a type of anemia called, Pernicious Anemia. This anemia is characterized by having red blood cells that are impaired in their abilities to carry oxygen, which leads to a slow and chronic deprivation of oxygen to all... Read >
Author: vincent platania17th May 2007
In babies the possibility for the sore throat to be present due to throat infections if quite rare. Many of the sore throats in babies are caused by lesions in the mouth like: gingivostomatitis, thrush, or coxsackie lesions which can interfere with the pr... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola24th January 2007
Neuropathy is a painful condition caused by damaged nerves. It can cause a host of problems including dizziness, weakness, numbness to the extremities, and painful sensations like tingling and burning. It can also cause remittent soreness in the muscles o... Read >
Author: jhon Scatelli23rd June 2006
Stevia... A Gift From Nature!
Stevia is a shrub native to Paraguay and Brazil and has been used by the native Guarani Indians for over 1500 years. The Guarani's used stevia as a natural herbal sweetener to sweeten their bitter drinks such as mate and... Read >
Author: Bob Blacow07th June 2006
Echinacea augustifolia, Echinacea palida, Echinacea purpurea or Echinacea is
a known herbal plant through out the world. It is also called Samson roots,
purple coneflower, red sunflower and black Samson. Native American was the first to use E... Read >
Author: Joyce Dietzel26th May 2006
Natural treatments for anxiety such as meditation and hypnotherapy are gaining in popularity amongst sufferers of common stress as well as more serious anxiety disorders.
While drugs and supplements can promise some effectiveness in treating anxiety, ... Read >
Author: Jamie Lynn Stout27th April 2006
Taking care of your teeth, gums, and the rest of your mouth, including the repair or replacement of defective teeth is what defines dental care. It's common to see a person suffering from dental diseases due to carelessness and lack of knowledge of good o... Read >
Author: chad mcdonald12th October 2005
Noni fruit has gained worldwide notoriety in recent years for its health benefits, but also as a result of how those benefits have been exaggerated. Noni fruit is packed with nutrients – some well known, others more mysterious – that can help you to live ... Read >
Author: Steve Valentino
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