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29th September 2009
Runner’s knee may have a variety of causes. Overuse is one of the most common culprits responsible for it development. Too much bending of the knee can lead to irritated nerves in the kneecap as well as overstretched tendons. Runner’s knee can... Read >
Author: jane baron23rd September 2009
All animal lovers can remember the first time they fall in love with animals, the joy and excitement of owning your own pet, teaching him/her tricks, potty training them and not forgetting the anger when they chew your new shoes but you just forget about ... Read >
Author: latoyaval23rd September 2009
How can sleep deprivation affect weight loss? Surely the reverse is true! If we’re tossing and turning all night, aren’t we burning a few more kilojoules?
A big symptom of depression in many people is the inability to get proper rest. This lack of ... Read >
Author: garyhill23rd September 2009
Have you ever imagined the turmeric herb helping with many common disorders? You've perhaps used this herb when cooking your food. But, have you up and considered it in a health supplement?
Why? The fact is that the turmeric herb has been found to have... Read >
Author: Zoey Hilton21st September 2009
What might our children pay 20 years from now after the full side effects of asthma drugs are known?
Curing pediatric asthma with time bombs.
When you discover that your child is suffering from asthma your doctor will undoubtedly reach for the presc... Read >
Author: wbdoyle19th September 2009
Vitamins are a huge part of our society. Although many vitamins help the body reach and maintain optimal health, one of the most beneficial vitamins is B complex. Comprised of a group of vitamins to include vitamin B1 or Thiamine, B2, which is the same as... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
There's no easy answerto how much water you should drinkevery day.Just as you are unique, so are your water needs. How much water you need depends on many factors, including your health status, how active you are and where you live. Though no single form... Read >
Author: wbdoyle27th August 2009
If you suffer from panic attacks, you need to know that you are among 20 million other people in the world with the same problem. Although some attacks are mild, most are severe enough to completely, disrupt daily living. Experts have identified that th... Read >
Author: Guy Livingston17th August 2009
If you are over forty years old and want to burn fat, you probably think you need to do more fat burning cardio workouts. However, the shocking truth is that you need to exercise less and do more intense workouts.
In this article, you're going to disco... Read >
Author: David Done13th August 2009
What is MS? MS literally means Multiple Sclerosis and it is a chronic often-disabling disease, which attacks the central nervous system. This makes up of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. It is true, MS is a disease all its own and it effects ever... Read >
Author: AALEEA10th August 2009
Prescription medications do work in lowering the bad (LDL) the side effects can certainly make a person think about healthy alternative solutions without all of the negative side effects, not to mention the high price of medication during these hard times... Read >
Author: D. Hill10th August 2009
Lower back pain is a problem of bones and muscle, affects the back muscles in the low back. Back pain causes depression, disturbed sleep, impaired balance, and a withdrawal from the pleasurable activities of life.
Back pain is a common problem which ... Read >
Author: Healthy_Woman07th August 2009
Cervical arthritis also known as cervical spondylosis is an osteoarthritic condition that affects the upper spine. During this condition, the cervical vertebrae and the flexible disks of shock-absorbing cartilage that fit between them begin to degenerate.... Read >
Author: Mercy29th July 2009
Many medications exist as a means of drug therapy for cerebral palsy, including Baclofen, Dantrolene, Botox, Flexeril, Depakene, Diazepam, Dilantin, Epival, Klonopin,Tegretol, and Zarontin.
Baclofen, also known as Lioresel, is a muscle relaxant which b... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th July 2009
Migraine Treatment
Fortunately, managing migraines have become possible in the last decade. Although there is still no cure, medications can help reduce the frequency of migraine and stop the pain once it has started. The right medicines combined with s... Read >
Author: mark bevan01st July 2009
A woman’s body can be subjected to various amounts and forms of stress. Common ailments that affect women are adrenal disorders. Adrenal fatigue in women involves a dysfunction of the adrenal glands, which means that it is not producing enough steroid h... Read >
Author: James Pendergraft30th June 2009
Knee pain, problems and injuries make up a significant amount of the cases that we see in the clinic these days. Arthroscopes and knee replacements are some of the most common surgeries performed today. Yet in many ways our lifestyle today is less active... Read >
Author: Andrew Powell, Chiropractor18th June 2009
If you are over forty years old and want to burn fat, you probably think you need to do more fat burning cardio workouts. However, the shocking truth is that you need to exercise less and do more intense workouts.
In this article, you’re going to dis... Read >
Author: David Done18th June 2009
Migraine Treatment
Most people who suffer from migraine can deal with mild-to-moderate migraine attacks at home. The following measures may help in relieving migraine headaches to a certain extent. You must:
Use a cold compress to the ... Read >
Author: mark bevan18th June 2009
It’s an undeniable fact that the older we get, the harder we try to look younger. Most of the people in the UK use anti ageing skin care products that help give them new facelifts and youthful looks. Just glance quickly at the market trends and you may ... Read >
Author: rozane18th June 2009
It’s an undeniable fact that the older we get, the harder we try to look younger. Most of the people in the UK use anti ageing skin care products that help give them new facelifts and youthful looks. Just glance quickly at the market trends and you may ... Read >
Author: rozane17th June 2009
Lumbar discectomy is the most common surgical procedure performed for back and leg symptoms in the USA. However, is this really the best option?
What is the best option for sciatica treatment?
A recent study (JAMA November 2006) found that immedia... Read >
Author: toronto.therapy007@gmail.com07th June 2009
The Benefit of Water for Diets - You Will Be Motivated At What You Are About to Learn!Has anyone ever really discovered a concrete weight loss program that is rapid enough to help you drop pounds; without much effort? The most remarkable secret to burn f... Read >
Author: Rachell07th June 2009
Translated from Sanskrit means «with the smell of horse», because the grants «horse» the life force and energy.
General characteristics Ashvaganda:
Energy: Taste - bitter, astringent, effect - warming, after digesting the taste - sweet. ... Read >
Author: ayurvedicherbal06th June 2009
Multivitamins are a blend of numerous distinct vitamins that are commonly discovered in nourishment and other natural sources.
Multivitamins are utilised to supply vitamins that are not taken in through the diet. Multivitamins are furthermore... Read >
Author: herbsinn18th May 2009
The spine is made up of three main parts: the spinal column (bones and discs), neural elements (the spinal cord and nerve roots), and supporting structures (muscles and ligaments). Starting in the mid to late twenties, spine wear and tear starts to develo... Read >
Author: DirectTM07th May 2009
Just imagine if you could remove those wrinkles and lines from your skin. If your skin was once again taut and firm - how would that change your life? Let’s face it, we are all careful about our appearance and want to look our best at all times; and a w... Read >
Author: Frank Langella06th May 2009
Are you just plain fed up? Have you tried cream after cream to remove those wrinkles, and still had no success at all? It’s really not your fault. Fact is; most people are not aware of how to make aging skin tougher and younger. Let’s see what are the... Read >
Author: Frank Langella05th May 2009
Malabsorption occurs when the body fails to properly absorb vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from food. Even though a person's diet is adequate, an individual with malabsorption develops various nutritional deficiencies. This problem is often the... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th April 2009
A common myth is that as we grow older we get much weaker and suffer more aches and pains. We have been told that losing muscle strength and gaining body fat are just part of the natural aging process. The fact is that many of the symptoms of what we blam... Read >
Author: Gen Wright07th April 2009
By the time you finish reading this, you will know the most common mistakes people make when it comes to dealing with wrinkling skin. Avoid those, and you will be able to minimize the wrinkles effectively and safely. Let’s find out what these mistakes a... Read >
Author: Frank Langella07th April 2009
Beeline a fun, healthy new product has recently been gaining popularity among herbal smokers.
What is Beeline?
Beeline is a natural, healthy flame source for lighting your smoking product. It replaces the traditional butane lighters and matches as t... Read >
Author: mauithings.com04th April 2009
It sees like every time you turn your head, there is a new product being advertised that claims to reverse wrinkles overnight. There are a multitude of anti aging skin treatments being advertised, and a slew of products being launched in this market daily... Read >
Author: Frank Langella02nd April 2009
Arthritis affects millions of people around the world every year and is the number one source of pain and disability in older people. Health systems are preparing for an epidemic of arthritis cases as the baby boomer generation hovers around age 60. It is... Read >
Author: Gen Wright19th March 2009
All medicines carry side effects. In addition to the desired therapeutic outcome, medications could engender adverse effects in individuals taking them. Botox, the popular treatment for facial lines and wrinkles, being also a medicine, has side effects th... Read >
Author: Isabella Olsen23rd February 2009
How do you see yourself at an older age, say 70 plus? Do you see yourself slim, strong, fit and active? Is it important to you that you have a high quality of life? You probably would also like to be totally independent and living in your own home. You wo... Read >
Author: Gen Wright18th February 2009
Take a look at these and you may be surprised to find that these conditions may be the effects of Candidiasis
- low sex drive
- acne
- indigestion
- eczema
- muscle weakness
- learning difficulties
- depression
- pre-menstrual synd... Read >
Author: Janice Townsend17th February 2009
It's unbelievable. I still for the life of me can't understand why so many people turn to Botox for wrinkles. I get that people who are looking for real results turn to clinical procedures for results due to the fact that the major cosmetics companies can... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine16th February 2009
Imagine a disease that is habitually fatal and could spread each and every time you took the elevator instead of going up the stairs, parked your car right in front of the doorway instead of walking an extra 5 minutes, sat watching 2 hours of television i... Read >
Author: Suzanne Andrews12th February 2009
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant in human beings. Antioxidants are required by the body for damage control purposes. They’re largely responsible for controlling if not reversing the effects of stress, pollution, tox... Read >
Author: maxgxlvip112th February 2009
What is glutathione?
Glutathione is a naturally occurring antioxidant in human beings. Antioxidants are required by the body for damage control purposes. They’re largely responsible for controlling if not reversing the effects of stress, pollution, tox... Read >
Author: maxgxlvip102nd February 2009
A previous article has identified the importance of joint position sense and here we move on to considering the assessment of a deficit and what the physiotherapist is likely to do about it. The physio will very likely concentrate on the problems the pati... Read >
Author: David Ravech30th January 2009
Iguanas, specially the wild ones are crucial part of the ecosystem; a slight change in the population of Iguanas in the wild can harm the total balance of the ecosystem. So when setting up your own pet house you need to know things about the proper iguana... Read >
Author: John Simmons23rd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol23rd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol23rd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol22nd January 2009
Think you’re doing all that you can to be healthy, by gulping down your handy, dandy, over-the counter “ultra” multi-vitamin supplements? Maybe you add to these supplements, extra Vitamin C as an added precautionary enhancement against colds and fl... Read >
Author: Sara Carrol12th January 2009
We all know that exercise such as running, jogging and biking has been found to reduce cholesterol and high BP and prevent heart disease. But this article emphasizes on the benefits of water aerobics. Aquatic exercise is becoming increasingly popular as w... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt31st December 2008
Kidney disease in the dog is a common and difficult disorder to manage. Chronic kidney failure, CIN, is the most common form of kidney disease in dogs and among the most common causes of death in older dogs.
Unfortunately, chronic disease progresses ov... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia31st December 2008
Kidney disease in the dog is a common and difficult disorder to manage. Chronic kidney failure, CIN, is the most common form of kidney disease in dogs and among the most common causes of death in older dogs.
Unfortunately, chronic disease progresses ov... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia12th December 2008
For many people hyperhidrosis is embarrassing and they look for treatments to stop excessive body sweating. Let us take a brief look at 3 effective ways. You can take natural remedies, use Botox or lose weight by performing a healthy diet. In this article... Read >
Author: WeightLossInfo12th December 2008
The goals of treating diabetic neuropathy are preventing and possibly reversing the progression of nerve damage, and reducing the symptoms, targeted therapies to the underlying mechanisms of diabetic neuropathy are essential to slow the progression of the... Read >
Author: stbotanica02nd December 2008
Both athletes and bodybuilders have used creatine extensively in recent years. It’s popularity stems from its ability to enhance muscle growth and athletic performance.
Creatine acts as a ready source of energy for muscles and hence people who consu... Read >
Author: Johndecker01st December 2008
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the myelin sheaths that protect the neurons of the brain and spinal cord are "eaten" away, exposing nerve tissue. This causes the nerves to malfunction, causing the physical symptoms of difficulty walki... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th November 2008
Vitamin B12 is an essential water soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meats, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in a vitamin B complex formulation. It h... Read >
Author: Alina25th November 2008
Vitamin B12 is an essential water soluble vitamin that is commonly found in a variety of foods such as fish, shellfish, meats, and dairy products. Vitamin B12 is frequently used in combination with other B vitamins in a vitamin B complex formulation. It h... Read >
Author: Alina22nd November 2008
When it comes to dealing with someone with may be having a stroke you are going to want to look at the signs. Make sure that when you do spot some of the signs and symptoms that you seek medical attention quickly. You will want to get the medical attentio... Read >
Author: alex alaska p22nd November 2008
When it comes to dealing with someone with may be having a stroke you are going to want to look at the signs. Make sure that when you do spot some of the signs and symptoms that you seek medical attention quickly. You will want to get the medical attentio... Read >
Author: theAlexanGroup10th November 2008
Dehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water in the body.
Dehydration can be defined as "the excessive loss of w... Read >
Author: peterhutch31st October 2008
Muscle pain also called Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and refers to pain and inflammation that occurs in the soft tissues of the human body. Muscle pain can be chronic and primarily affects the connective tissue that covers the muscles, called the fascia... Read >
Author: painrelief30th October 2008
Many people would say that at some point or often they feel dizzy. It's uncomfortable, and sometimes alarming. Determining dizziness causes can be performing in several types of diagnosis. Dizziness may be a symptom that may be directing to other form of ... Read >
Author: stbotanicauk27th October 2008
There's no getting around the fact that our bodies age. For men, as we get closer to the middle age mark, natural testosterone production in the body begins to slow down by about one to two percent each year-though this can vary widely. Around age 50 or s... Read >
Author: Mike Westerdal17th October 2008
Mitochondrial myopathies are a group of neuromuscular diseases. Mitochondrial diseases result from failures of the mitochondria, specialized compartments present in every cell of the body except red blood cells. The mitochondria alter the energy of food m... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease is also known as Sharp syndrome. Mixed connective tissue disease is a rheumatic disease that has features shared by lupus, scleroderma, polymyosistis or dermatomyositis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a disorder of the immu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a disorder of neuromuscular transmission characterized by frailness and fatigability of skeletal muscles. The reason of myasthenia gravis is a breakdown in the normal communication between nerves and muscles. Myasthenia gravis is... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Myositis is a rare disease in which the immune system chronically inflames the body's own healthy muscle tissue. Myositis is inflammation of your skeletal muscles, which are also called the deliberate muscles. These are the muscles you consciously control... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in kids. Medulloblastomas are tumors that occur in the posterior fossa region of the brain. These tumors are also referred to as primitive neuroectodermal tumor (PNET). Tumors that have the similar ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Meningioma is common type of dilatory growing, generally benign brain tumor that arises from the dura, one of the meninges, the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. A meningioma can begin in any part of the brain or spinal cord, but the most comm... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen06th October 2008
Mild head trauma can leave the victim outwardly unaffected, often brain injury goes unnoticed, and in many cases this can mean that brain injury is either misdiagnosed or left untreated. Analysing brain function is a complex process and it can be difficul... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th September 2008
Vitamins and minerals supplements are of paramount importance to keep the body in the pink. Nowadays, it is not possible to take balance diet always because of the hectic schedule of life. But, without the sufficient quantity of vitamins and minerals, bod... Read >
Author: Alien25th September 2008
Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy is known hereditarily heterogeneous. LGMD2A is caused by mutations on chromosome 15 in the calpain-3 gene. There are at least 19 forms of LGMD, and they’re classified by the inherited flaws that show to cause them. All lim... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Leprosy also called is Hansen's illness. Leprosy is a chronic bacterial infection with Mycobacterium leprae. About 95% of people who are exposed to Mycobacterium leprae do not develop leprosy because their immune system fights off the infection. It attack... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) is a rare condition. It is a disorder of neuromuscular transmission caused by impaired presynaptic release of acetylcholine (Ach). LEMS is an autoimmune condition; in such disorders the immune system, which normall... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Krabbe Disease is also known as Globoid Cell Leukodystrophy. Krabbe disease is one of a group of inherited disorders called the leukodystrophies. Krabbe disease may be best known in the United States for the media attention. Approximately 2 million people... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Juvenile dermatomyositis is one of the conditions in a group of conditions called the dermatomyositis/polymyositis complex. The conditions in this complex are characterized by muscle damage due to an inflammatory process of the blood vessels that lie unde... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is neurocutaneous disorders. Incontinentia pigmenti (IP) is caused by mutations in the NEMO/IKK-gamma gene, which is sited on chromosome Xq28. NEMO/IKK-gamma is the rigid subunit of the inhibitor kappa kinase (IKK) complex and ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th September 2008
Statin drugs are being prescribed in higher and more potent doses to increasing numbers of people (even those with normal cholesterol levels) for "hypercholesterolemia” - which some doctors call a non-illness. What most physicians often overlook is that... Read >
Author: Rivers Cruz18th September 2008
Statin drugs are being prescribed in higher and more potent doses to increasing numbers of people (even those with normal cholesterol levels) for "hypercholesterolemia” - which some doctors call a non-illness. What most physicians often overlook is that... Read >
Author: sandor17th September 2008
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There is no need to show your true age. Nobody should have to "grow old gracefully," that's really just a nice way of saying you look old. It doesn't have to be this way�not when you have some terrific... Read >
Author: Colleen Lilly09th September 2008
Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency (GAMT) is a genetic disorder that first and foremost affects the nervous system and muscles. Guanidinoacetate methyltransferase deficiency creatine biosynthesis imperfection, leads to depletion of creatine and... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Gitelman syndrome (GS), also referred to as familial hypokalemia-hypomagnesemia and characterized by hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis in combination with significant hypomagnesemia and low urinary calcium excretion. It causes the kidneys to pass sodium, ma... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic condition. Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of uncommon diseases that cause muscle fibers to weaken and break down. MD affects the skeletal or voluntary muscles that manage movement in the arms, legs, and trunk. It a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th September 2008
Although the incidence of polio in industrialized countries decreased dramatically in the mid-1950s, millions of polio survivors still suffer daily from the effects of the disease. In addition to the physical damage caused by the original disease, a cond... Read >
Author: Kent02nd September 2008
Many people are unaware that their inability to get to sleep at night could be related to increased stress within their lives. Stress has a way of affecting many areas of a person’s life and it can be most apparent in the person’s sleeping habits and... Read >
Author: Niall Roche02nd September 2008
Botulism is a uncommon and serious condition. Botulism result by toxin produced by bacteria known Clostridium botulinum. Clostridium botulinum is the name of a group of bacteria generally establish in soil. These rod-shaped organisms evolve best in low ox... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen14th August 2008
Allergies Type 5 is also called stimulatory allergy. Instead of the antibodies binding to the cell components as they do in type 2 allergies the antibodies bind to the receptors on the surface of the cells. This binding to the receptors will stop or slo... Read >
Author: David Cowley22nd July 2008
Despite the hazards, cosmetic surgery is as popular as ever, with millions of people going under the knife every year. Women are the largest consumers, making up around 85% of all patients.
Cosmetic surgery performed by board-certified plastic s... Read >
Author: Jene11th July 2008
West Nile Virus has spread rapidly across North America, affecting thousands of birds, horses, and humans, since it was discovered in the Western hemisphere. WNV swept from the New York City region in 1999 to almost all of the continental U.S., 7 Canadian... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th July 2008
Umbilical hernia is the least dangerous type of hernia and it appears very often in new born babies. This is a harmless disease, which develops in the belly-button, or umbilicus. Many new-born children have a weakness in muscles are located in this area a... Read >
Author: ebet sanders25th June 2008
We all probably know somebody who takes vitamins. The question is whether taking vitamins is a fad or something needed for good health.
To start, we all know our bodies need vitamins and minerals and that our body alone cannot manufacture sufficient qu... Read >
Author: nutrition106th June 2008
Is Botox safe?
There have been several recent stories in the new media that call into question the safety of Botox. Botox, or botulinum toxin type A, is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, which reduces the activity of t... Read >
Author: Dr. D.J. Verret04th June 2008
Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums. In the past, scurvy was common among sailors and other peop... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th May 2008
Dermatomyositis an unusual sickness has been muscle-weakly-driven a clear by and distinctive skin breaking loose. The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown. It may be related to an autoimmune reaction, or may be triggered by a virus or cancer. Dermatomyosit... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th May 2008
Sydenham's chorea is a neurologic movement disorder characterized by irregular, abrupt, relatively rapid involuntary movements (i.e., chorea) of muscles of the face, neck, trunk, and arms and legs (limbs). Additional findings often include diminished musc... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown07th May 2008
Is it a foregone conclusion, that if you run for years, you will have arthritis? Many of my patients are concerned that the aches and pains that are inevitable from distance running are actually harbingers for the future aches and pains of arthritis. This... Read >
Author: Dr. Marybeth Crane06th May 2008
In some of my previous articles, I've written about why you need to change your ab programs frequently to avoid muscle adaptation, repetitive pattern overload injury, muscle imbalance and of course, boredom!. But those aren't the only reasons you need exe... Read >
Author: David Grisaffi01st May 2008
The disease multiple sclerosis affects the body's central nervous system. When the disease takes hold, multiple sclerosis symptoms can be painful and debilitating. This experience can be terrifying for a patient who previously lived a full and healthy lif... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON01st May 2008
Swelling of the lower leg and ankle is a common problem. Determining the cause of ankle swelling is the first step to finding effective treatment. Once the cause of the ankle swelling is determined, effective treatment can be initiated. Painless swelling ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown01st May 2008
Many workers and other professionals are suffering from stress along with fatigue. This is due to the fact because most of the people are doing overtime to meet the increasing requirements of their families and children. So having a busy and hectic schedu... Read >
Author: Alien28th April 2008
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a advanced, usually fatal disease. It is caused by the erosion of motor neurons, the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. This disorder is one of the most common neuromuscular d... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th April 2008
“Stir the heat in your pelvis or it will leak out, dear one,” Grandmother Growth admonishes. “Clench your pelvic floor muscles; then release! Again, and again, and again. Reclaim your power. Speak your anger instead of pissing it away. Stand tall an... Read >
Author: Susun Weed18th April 2008
Scurvy:
Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums. In the past, scurvy was common among sailors and... Read >
Author: peterhutch16th 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 Team03rd April 2008
Overview:
A catastrophic injury or illness usually occurs suddenly and without warning. Injuries may be considered catastrophic when they disrupt a person's life and livelihood, or ability to earn a living. Management of catastrophic injuries is comple... Read >
Author: Gary Rosenberg03rd April 2008
A bacterium that occurs widely in nature and is a cause of botulism; it has six main types, A to F. Botulism is a rare but potentially very serious illness. The bacterium may be entered the body through wounds.
A severe, manytimes fatal food poisoning ca... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown28th March 2008
I have been a physical therapist for 17 years specializing in the treatment of musculoskeletal/orthopedic pathology. Over the years I have treated countless patients with shoulder related pain due to a number of different pathologies including bursitis, ... Read >
Author: Peter28th March 2008
Horsetail is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and an antitubercular drug, and in the treatment of kidney and bladder disturbances. It's been used topically in cosmetics, and as an astringent to stop bleeding and stimulate wound healing.
Horse... Read >
Author: Alien28th March 2008
First identified as an anti-fertility agent in China in the 1950s, gossypol is also a component of cottonseed oil, which is used for cooking. It's derived from the stems, roots, and seeds of plants from the Malvaceae family. The cotton plant (Gossypium sp... Read >
Author: Alien27th March 2008
Infant botulism is caused by consuming the spores of the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, which then grow in the intestines and release nerve toxin. It predominantly affects infants (children under 1 year of age), although it may affect adults who have an... Read >
Author: Alien27th March 2008
"Meningitis" and "encephalitis" are two words that pop onto most people's radar screens from time to time, and usually in some scary context, like hearing of a cluster of cases in their child's school, or reading media reports of epidemics occurring natio... Read >
Author: Alien25th March 2008
Although little research has been conducted on the ascorbic acid (vitamin C) needs of strength-power athletes (SPAs), what we know about the functions of ascorbic acid indicate that SPAs should probably be consuming ascorbic acid at levels above the Recom... Read >
Author: David Jones10th March 2008
More than 90% of back pain is caused by muscle weakness in the back or the abdomen or both. You can take care of back pain and prevent it from recurring by maintaining correct alignment and good posture into your unconscious patterns that more you throu... Read >
Author: Peter sams10th March 2008
More than 90% of back pain is caused by muscle weakness in the back or the abdomen or both. You can take care of back pain and prevent it from recurring by maintaining correct alignment and good posture into your unconscious patterns that more you through... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
No one's skin escapes the effects of aging. The years are bestowing fine lines on your face, and you may have begun to wonder what BOTOX � Cosmetic is like. The BOTOX � Cosmetic treatment for the relief of frown lines and crow's feet has become extrem... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th February 2008
Wrinkles on our faces and sagging skin can indeed provoke us to take extreme measures in hopes of stopping the dreaded look of old.
Men and women over the age of 25 have become targets for anti-aging products; we are inundated daily with slick, beauti... Read >
Author: Cynthia Rowland04th February 2008
Description
Celiac disease is a type of malabsorption syndrome. During digestion, food is broken down into nutrient molecules that can be absorbed by the bloodstream. In people with malabsorption syndrome, nutrients are not released into the bloodstrea... Read >
Author: Alien01st February 2008
Back pain is one of the most common medical problems, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. Back pain can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Acute back pain comes on suddenly and usually lasts from a few day... Read >
Author: Peter sams29th January 2008
What is the connection you ask. Why dahlin’, they are so in. Well, maybe not Tupperware anymore, but Botox® parties are certainly a hip and happening reality post 2002 [which is when the concept originated]. A li’l French wine, exotic hors d'oeuvres,... Read >
Author: breastsurgery23rd January 2008
West Nile Virus was first seen in the United States at the end of last century, and has since received a high profile due to extensive media coverage during the summer to autumn when it is prevalent. The virus can be fatal in a very small percentage of ca... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught23rd January 2008
The West Nile Virus is a potentially fatal mosquito-transmitted virus that affects parts of the USA from early summer deep into autumn. The disease was first discovered in Uganda, Africa in women in 1937 and the first diagnosis in the USA was in 1999. Sin... Read >
Author: Andrew McNaught22nd January 2008
Botulism is a rare but serious illness. It is caused by a neurotoxin, generically called botulinum toxin, that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinic toxin is one of the most powerful known toxins: about one microgram is lethal to h... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Heart failure can be a serious and long-term condition. Congestive heart failure (CHF), or heart failure, is a condition in which the heart can't pump enough blood to the body's other organs. Congestive heart failure can be caused by weaken the heart musc... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th January 2008
When the nervous system is affected through irritation, damage, or disease, it can result in either partial or complete paralysis. This can be flaccid paralysis, perhaps the result of a severed nerve, which leaves the muscles floppy and without sensation,... Read >
Author: Alien06th November 2007
"Often ballet teachers find the specifics of training the foot strength needed for pointe work difficult as it came naturally to them. However for many people, the isolated strength needed in the feet must be specifically trained, especially nowadays, as ... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton12th October 2007
Pain is the most common symptom from sciatica. Often only affecting one side of the lower body, Sciatica pain extends from the lower back, through the lower back of the thigh and down through the leg. This pain may also extend to the foot or toes depend... Read >
Author: Robert Langard05th October 2007
Doctors and health experts are keen advocates of complete nutrition and ample food supplement intake. While the right diet and exercise has become a health and wellness cliché, their importance cannot be overstated. However, we sadly lack enough vital in... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes02nd October 2007
Cushing's syndrome is a condition in which there is an excess of cortisol (cortisone) Exposure to too much cortisol can occur from long-term use of synthetic glucocorticoid hormones to treat inflammatory illnesses. This can be caused by drugs (e.g. predni... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st October 2007
Addison's disease (chronic adrenal insufficiency) is a rare and progressive disorder that affects between one and six in every 100,000 people. It occurs in all age groups and afflicts men and women equally. Addison's disease is caused by the inability of ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th September 2007
Selenium Maintains the Strength of Aging MusclesAccording to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, low selenium levels in older people are often related to muscle weakness.What is Selenium?As a trace mineral, Selenium is ... Read >
Author: Jahir Ahmed28th August 2007
BACK PAIN
8 out of 10 Americans will look for low back pain reprieve at one point in their lives. Tenderness in the low or middle back is the foremost cause of handicap and pain in people younger than the age of 45.
Back pain can vary from a m... Read >
Author: gypsy1001st August 2007
Mesothelioma, or the cancer of mesothelium, is a fatal tumor that affects pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium - linings around lungs, abdomen, and heart respectively. It is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral.
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Author: Jennifer White01st August 2007
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a classic motor neuron disease. ALS is caused by a genetic defect. ALS is progressive and fatal. The usual causes of death of patients with motor neuron... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
Hyperparathyroidism is excessive production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. Hyperparathyroidism is overactivity of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone helps maintain the proper... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
Cushing's syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism. It is relatively rare and most commonly affects person aged 20 to 50. An estimated 10 to15 of every million people are affe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th July 2007
Mesothelioma, or the cancer of mesothelium, is a fatal tumor that affects pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium - linings around lungs, abdomen, and heart respectively. It is a fatal disease caused by exposure to asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral.
... Read >
Author: Jennifer White23rd July 2007
Dogs are omnivorous and curious animal and like to explore their world by chewing. Some dogs even grow into such a permanent habit of chewing anything in their way which may be disastrous. A dog owner must train their dog to stop chewing anything that com... Read >
Author: peter john08th June 2007
by Dr Dave www.metrohealthalliance.com
Soft tissues around the spine play a key role in low back pain. There is a large and complex group of muscles that work together to support the spine, help hold the body upright and allow the trunk of the body to ... Read >
Author: dr dave30th May 2007
Although there are a number of different conditions that can affect the health of your joints, one of the most common is arthritis. For many sufferers, the inflamed, painful joints and the limited mobility caused by this disease can make an otherwise enjo... Read >
Author: Steve Knowles24th May 2007
Multiple Sclerosis(MS)also known as disseminated sclerosis or encephalomyelitis disseminata is a chronic, inflammatory, demyelinating disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). Multiple sclerosis affects neurons, the cells of the brain and spi... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th March 2007
The idea of losing 13 pounds or more in two weeks, as the South Beach Diet claims, seems very attractive. However, does the South Beach Diet work or it just a sham? To have that much weight simply disappear into the abyss means that you probably aren’t ... Read >
Author: Joseph Cole26th March 2007
Bird flu, also known as avian influenza is a disease which affects the birds, especially the poultry, in different extents. The bird flu is produced by subtypes of influenza A virus and it sheds in the wild birds which transmit the virus to the poultry. T... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
The definition of urinary incontinence is the involuntary excretion of urine from a person's body. When someone has it temporarily then it is usually a result of an underlying medical condition. Continence involves a balance of the urethral closure and de... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann04th February 2007
The primary organism that is the culprit of yeast infections is called Candida Albicans. When there is a large overgrowth of this fungus, it is called Candidiasis. This is sometimes referred to as the “yeast syndrome” and can be characterized by a ge... Read >
Author: AHN01st February 2007
What is Sciatica?
The longest nerve in your body, the sciatic nerve runs from your pelvis through your hip area and buttocks and down each leg. It divides into the tibial and peroneal nerves at the level of your knees. The sciatic nerve controls many o... Read >
Author: debbie shimadry24th January 2007
Part II
Continuing our look at 16 symptoms that are important, here is the second group of eight. The subject is about symptoms that should cause you to seek medical attention sooner rather than later. Some may seem obvious, others may not. Either way... Read >
Author: jhon Scatelli06th October 2006
Hernia and especially inguinal hernia is a very common and widespread illness that affects millions but although many suffer from it and the pain that it causes can be excruciating if left untreated, there aren't too many discussions about it in the medic... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola04th October 2006
Medical specialists are worried about human growth hormone danger in patients who use the hormone for bodybuilding or anti-aging purposes - two applications that are neither approved nor recommended by the medical establishment. The problem is more releva... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale07th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Personal Fitness Developement
In some of my previous articles, I've written about why you need to change your ab programs frequently to avoid muscle adaptation, repetitive pattern overload injury, muscle imbalance and of course, boredom!... Read >
Author: David Grisaffi31st August 2006
Low back pain has become very common these days. In one of the surveys, in North America it is found that after sore throats, one of the most common reasons to make doctor visits is back pain. While such pain or discomfort can happen anywhere in your back... Read >
Author: kristopher rench08th August 2006
Copyright 2006 Dr. Eileen Silva
Do you realize how much of your body is dedicated to detoxifying? You have a highly developed system that works non-stop to rid your body of unhealthy and damaging toxins. Your liver strains your body's poisons, and your... Read >
Author: Dr. Eileen Silva01st August 2006
Copyright 2006 PillFreeVitamins.com
Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), is generally characterized by pain in the muscles and bones, multiple tender points located on different parts of the body, trouble sleeping (or waking up still feeling t... Read >
Author: Steven Godlewski29th July 2006
L CarnitineMaintain A Realistic Weight.L-Carnitine is an amino acid, also known as carnitine. L-carnitine responsible for transport of fatty acids into a cells mitochondria. It is often sold as a nutritional supplement. the chemical process by which our b... Read >
Author: Get Nutri07th May 2006
What might our children pay 20 years from now after the full side effects of asthma drugs are known?
Curing pediatric asthma with time bombs.
When you discover that your child is suffering from asthma your doctor will undoubtedly reach for the presc... Read >
Author: Eddy Kong 30th April 2006
Vitamins and minerals are a necessary ingredient in the recipe for overall radiant health. Many health and nutrition professionals believe that a well-balanced, whole foods diet can provide all of your body's requirements. Eating a variety of whole foods ... Read >
Author: Debra Augur28th March 2006
It seems more emphasis is placed on the importance of vitamin supplementation. While there is some information available about minerals, it is not as prevalent as what is published about vitamins. Despite the reports that recommend vitamin and mineral sup... Read >
Author: John Gibb28th March 2006
To maintain quality of life as you grow older, it is important you are able to perform your daily tasks, enjoy your recreational activities and care for yourself. You don't have to accept frailty as you age. Think of fitness as the fountain of youth. Fi... Read >
Author: Linda Geyer16th March 2006
A mini tummy tuck, also known as partial abdominiplasty, was developed by plastic surgeons to help people with lesser fat and loose skin compared to people who require a standard tummy tuck. A mini tummy tuck addresses the problem caused by loosening up o... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon26th January 2006
A healthy pelvic area is of great importance for the general well-being. The same is true about a healthy respiratory tract and breathing apparatus.
Here are presented three poses and three breathing exercises that have the following effects when done... Read >
Author: Knut Holt14th January 2006
Copyright 2006 Anne Wolski
Are you one of those people who can drop off to sleep anywhere? Do you find that you are going to sleep at inappropriate times? Are you constantly fighting to stay awake during the day despite having a good night's sleep? If ... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski18th 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 Wolski16th October 2005
A healthy anal and genital area is of great importance both for the general well-being and for the sexual abilities. The same is thrue about a healthy respiratory tract and breathing apparatus.
Here are presented three poses and three breathing exerci... Read >
Author: Knut Holt
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