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- HEART ATTACK: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisHEART ATTACK: MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION No one wants to think about heart attack. It’s the boogey man that causes more deaths worldwide than any other medical condition. In the U.S. alone there are 1.2 million heart attacks every year: somewhere around 25% to 30% end in fatality. Around 20% of ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - DIABETES MELLITUS - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisDIABETES MELLITUS It pays to know about diabetes. Did you know that over twenty-four million Americans are diabetic, and that over five million have not been diagnosed yet? Diabetes is a major cause of medical disability and retirement, of people having premature strokes and heart attacks, ...
Views: 957 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is one of the most talked about topics children’s contemporary health and education. Sometimes called ADD, a recent television news show reported that ADHD is being found in up to one in seven males today under the age of seven; a one in ...
Views: 1523 - Healthy Education - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Daniel ClementineHEALTHFUL TIP: One of the main issues surrounding good health in the modern society is the idea that we merely have to do more exercise and the results will happen. Good health is in many cases not achieved let alone sustained due to a lack of discipline and more importantly knowledge. The ...
Views: 1048 - Health and safety for the construction industry - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Kristina AldredHealth and Safety of the employees is very important in the construction industry. Many employees/workers are killed around the year while working on a construction project and quite a few suffer from ill health such as asbestosis, dermatitis etc. Sometimes even the public, neighbors suffer ...
Views: 1050 - What Causes Weight Gain, Obesity and Food Addiction in Newborns, Infants, Toddlers and Young Children – A Warning to Pregnant Mothers - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Emanuel Barling, Jr.American obesity rates are the highest in the world. Sixty-eight percent of adults are categorized as overweight, one-third of them are diagnosed as clinically obese. There are nearly 7 million overweight and obese children in the U.S. today. Childhood obesity statistics show that obese children ...
Views: 2245(4 votes) - Asthma - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisASTHMA DESCRIPTION: A chronic disorder with recurrent attacks of wheezing and shortness of breath. It affects all ages but 50% of the cases are in children under the age of 10 boys with asthma outnumber girls. In adult-onset asthma, women are more often affected than men are. FREQUENT ...
Views: 1173 - Anemia - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisAnemia Anemia is the condition where there is too little of the biologic molecule called hemoglobin in the blood. Hemoglobin contains the central care iron. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues and helps bring carbon dioxide back to the lungs. In a healthy red blood cell there are ...
Views: 888 - YOUR COLON: AT PEACE AND AT WAR - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisYOUR COLON: AT PEACE AND AT WAR There are basically two kinds of human colons: happy colons and unhappy colons. When it’s happy, all five feet of it, it is the terminal end of the digestive tract and functions to remove water and salts from the foods digested above it, and it is the structure ...
Views: 1079 - Yeast Infection - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisYeast Infection Yeast infections can occur almost anywhere in an immune- compromised person (such as one with H.I.V.): in the throat and esophagus, in the bloodstream, etc. In a person with a normal immune system, when we say “yeast infection”, we are usually referring to a yeast growth in the ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - WHEN TO SUTURE LACERATIONS - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from John LaurusonisWHEN TO SUTURE LACERATIONS Part of the art of medicine is to know when to assist natural healing and when to leave well enough alone. This especially applies to suture closing of lacerations of the skin. Sometimes the actual suturing itself can leave undesirable scarring which wouldn’t have ...
Views: 2854 - ***Two Dangers You Face…. And How To Sustain Your Penis Enlargement - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Helena Ederveen1. The first thing you need to understand is that your penis is a muscle. So when you would have a problem with your muscles then this will also impact your penis size. 2. For Example people with sleep apnea they have developed over time connective tissue breakdown and a few other issues, ...
Views: 7609(2 votes) - What is Holistic Medicine and How Does It Work? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Cliff FontenotSo what is holistic medicine? Holistic medicine is treatment that deals with the whole person. That is medicine that doesn't just deal with one particular disease or symptom. In contrast to much of our health care today, this doesn’t help you till something is wrong with you. I know this ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - How to do a literature review in an effective way? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Rose TylerWriting a dissertation literature review is a must for every student. By the time a student reaches high school, he has to attain the ability and skills to write a critical literature review .Therefore, this piece of writing will teach you how to do a literature review. A literature review can ...
Views: 1467 - 10 Things I Did To Cure MRSA - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2011 from Pam June10 THINGS I DID TO CURE MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) 1. SEE A DOCTOR: MRSA is commonly mistaken for a spider bite. If you have an abscess that starts out similar to a pimple, but grows really fast, see a doctor as soon as possible. Make sure they take a sample and have ...
Views: 12987 - Warts - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisWarts Everybody, from school children on can recognize a wart. The ones on the bottom of the feet are a bit tricky and are called Plantar warts. They are hard and thick, callous, and feel like a painful pebble in the shoe. Kids can get cauliflower-like, fleshy growths on their hands and ...
Views: 1120 - Vertigo - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisVertigo Vertigo is a distressing condition which can accompany several medical conditions. It can be mildly uncomfortable, or it can be severe and totally disabling. It can accompany the common cold, or it can be due to other underlying problems. By definition, it is the sensation of a ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Varicose Veins - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisVeins Veins can be so ugly and unsightly, so confusing that they seen to have a mind of their own. Veins often do what they want to do in response to genetics, hormones, trauma, disease, pressure, and pregnancy. Varicose veins are the larger rubbery, knotty, huge convoluting vessels on ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infection and Bladder Infections - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisUrinary Tract Infection Bladder Infection Urinary tract or bladder infections (UTI) develop in the lower urinary tract area which includes the urinary bladder itself. Bladder infections are often caused by bacteria, rickettsiae, mycoplasma, and sometimes by a virus. Most common are the ...
Views: 2078(2 votes) - Types and Treatment of Bone Fractures - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from John LaurusonisTypes and Treatment of Bone Fractures Did you know that each of us, on average, will have two bone fractures over the course of our lifetime? Naturally, some people, on account of their vocations, avocations and lifestyles, will have more. Human activity can generate fractures of every bone ...
Views: 1283 - Natural Remedies for Dry Hair - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Dan MathewsRemedies and Recommendations for Dry Hair Dry hair feels like straw and it mainly as a cantilever tip. Dry hair is not usually due to organic or genetic problems but rather the application of hair chemicals such as dyes or coloring, perms and other solutions for pool chlorine, too much ...
Views: 989 - How To Acquire A Better Smile By using One Day Dental Implants - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Nilo HernandezMissing teeth can certainly end up being a challenging problem. The physical deficiencies usually are that the individual may no longer chew correctly, but the gap toothed smile can likewise have a very damaging effect on the individuals self esteem. 1 day dental implants certainly are a remedy ...
Views: 959(1 vote) - Wines and its Uses - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Trent VaughnUsually made from grapes, wine is an alcoholic beverage produced by going through a fermentation process which commonly uses fruit juice. Among the most common fruit widely used is the grapes. With the help of certain kinds of yeast, it devours the fruit sugar then converts it to alcohol. Apple ...
Views: 653 - Is Smoking a Harmful Behavior for Men and Women - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Donna MartinSmoking cigarettes accounts for between 40% and 60% of the difference in men and women's mortality right across Europe, new research reveals. Alcohol accounts for around 20% of the gender gap. The findings, published in the journal Tobacco Control, highlight the need for public health measures ...
Views: 1267 - TV Allures Smokers Into Smoking - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Donna MartinBrain areas associated with smoking an Esse cigarette are activated when smokers watch an actor light up on screen If your New Year's resolutions include a plan to give up smoking, you might want to avoid the TV and steer clear of movies for a while, too. Scientists have found that simply ...
Views: 1197 - Got Milk? If So, Dump it! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Akilah SchäferBefore I begin to discuss the importance of not drinking cow’s milk, I ask that if anyone believes that this article is in anyway false, please fell free to do your own research and challenge this issue. I guarantee that you will not only find information that supports this article, but you will ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - What is Diverticulitis? - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Alex OtaDiverticulitis is a condition that occurs when one (or more) of the diverticula in the digestive tract become infected or inflamed. The diverticula are tiny pouches that can develop in any part of the digestive system. They most commonly occur, however, in the large intestine. When doctors ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - Traumatic Injuries - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John LaurusonisTraumatic Injuries Traumatic injuries cause damage to tissues. The incidental rupturing of ancillary and primary blood vessels supplying these tissues causes internal bleeding at the site of injury. The blood supplies normally bring nutrients and oxygen to the tissues and remove waste ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John LaurusonisTrauma The elevation of a traumatized area is one of the most important initial treatments of an injury. It should be elevated as soon as possible twelve to sixteen inches above the level of the heart to decrease bleeding and capillary pressure. This is critical the first three to seven days ...
Views: 906(1 vote) - Total Knee Replacement - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John LaurusonisTotal Knee Replacement I had a patient in the office today that was being seen for a general medical problem. I noticed the classic knee replacement surgical scar on his left leg, and asked him how he liked his new knee. His glowing report of loving the formerly cantankerous knee became the ...
Views: 964 - Therapy of Trauma - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John LaurusonisTherapy of Trauma The elevation of a traumatized area is the most important initial treatment of an injury. It should be elevated as soon as possible twelve to sixteen inches above the level of the heart to decrease bleeding and capillary pressure. This is critical the first three to seven days ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - The Menstrual Cycle - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from John LaurusonisThe Menstrual Cycle Very few women truly understand how complex their bodies are. Amongst the myriad of signals, hormones, and sequential steps that need to happen in conditions that are just right, lay some key aspects to understanding your menstrual cycle. The basic function of a cycle is ...
Views: 1047 - The New Eating Disorder We are Failing To Catch - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Angela WurtzelThe Quiet Killer We’re Failing to Catch: What really happened to Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, we may never know, but to speculate could mean saving lives. In the past month two high-profile 30-something women, Brittany Murphy and Casey Johnson, died suddenly of “natural causes.” ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Tips on How to Get Better Sleep: Know To Improve Quality Of Life - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Marc MacDonaldOf all the things that upset the balance in life and make life a living hell, sleep deprivation can easily top the list. No matter how much money you have earned, if you cannot get sleep when you want, it could completely jeopardize every other activity that you are trying to do. While ...
Views: 821 - Becoming a Vegetarian: Ensure That the Motivation to Do So Is Strong Enough - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Marc MacDonaldChances are that if you are thinking of becoming a vegetarian, there are a couple of driving factors that are working in your mind. They are: • You are keen to reap the multiple health benefits of vegetarianism including weight loss • You are motivated by the immense flexibility of choices ...
Views: 790(1 vote) - Treatment for Panic Attacks: The Right Approach to Therapy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Marc MacDonaldWhenever a serious disease condition strikes, most of us get overwhelmed by the need for finding quick treatment options. For a distressful mental condition that results in panic attacks, it is no different. After all, leave alone experiencing panic attacks, even witnessing such an episode could ...
Views: 629 - Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain: How and Why the Nexus Is So Strong - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2012 from Marc MacDonaldAt first, when you hear about the close link between sleep apnea and weight gain, you are taken by surprise. After all, one is a serious sleep disorder and the other a matter of the state of your health. How can they ever be related? Yet, the most important aspect of the link-up is that while ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Valuable skin care tips - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Mary Varghese• Eat balanced diet to get glowing skin. Shun junk foods and excess sugar from your diet to get good skin texture. Fill your food regime with nutritious food items. Fresh fruits and vegetables are suggested by every one to get good and attractive skin. • Drink plenty of water to keep your body ...
Views: 544 - Easy skin care tips - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Mary Varghese• A combination of rose water and cucumber juice will make your skin clear and glowing. Cucumber juice removes the marks and black spots in your face. These will a give a clear and perfect complexion for your skin. • You can also add a pinch of lemon juice with water to get rid of the pores. ...
Views: 527 - Cutting weight is can be made natural and effective with HCG Federal way - by If weight loss has got over your nerves then you might be looking for something that can really help you cut short the effects of obesity over your health and give you relief from the bad effects of obesity. When you talk of the obesity and weight loss there are so many weight loss plans that ...
Views: 92 - "Dynamic Tension" and the Facial Fitness System - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from PATRICIA GOROWAY"Dynamic Tension" is the name Charles Atlas gave to the system of exercises that he first popularized in the 1920s. Dynamic Tension is a self-resistance exercise method which pits muscle against muscle. The practitioner tenses the muscles of given body part and then moves the body part ...
Views: 3560 - 5 steps to minimize your dissertation proposal from being rejected - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Rose TylerMost students find that their dissertation proposal research gets bounced back time and again as the committee will always see an underlying fault in the proposal. The committee determines if a project is worth taking up by the student and the committee in terms of time and effort and the worth ...
Views: 3851 - Computers make you fat - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from amy lewisWhat? You can't eat a computer! How can it make you fat?! You sit in front of it most of the day at work,if you work in an office,and then you sit in front of it at home to play games,make extra money,or just unwind. Which means you don't MOVE!You sit hunched over causing back pain and neck ...
Views: 3752(1 vote) - Things that can help you reduce your weight with the help of weight loss plans - by Obesity is not so much harmful but the diseases caused by obesity or over weight are dangerous. Obesity is a cause of various complicated disease. Some of these complicated diseases are high blood pressure, high cholesterol level, heart attack and even cancer. People who are obese or over weight ...
Views: 108 - NLP, Your Car, And Blood - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Anna AparicioOk so go with me on this… if your car is your brain, and petrol and water are the fuel that make your car run smoothly, then the fuel that makes your brain run smoothly are the foods you eat, the drinks you drink, and the thoughts you allow yourself you have. I’ve written before about the ...
Views: 2254(1 vote) - The Revolutionary Concept of Stem Cell Therapeutics is Making Life Better - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Indrajit RoyStem cell therapy provides better quality of life. Stem cells are unspecialized cells in the human body that are capable of becoming specialized cells, each with new specialized cell functions Stem cell therapy are a type of intervention that introduces new cells into damaged tissue in order to ...
Views: 457 - Ten Ways to Supportt Your Body's Natural Detoxification - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy HoustonDetoxification: Top Ten Ways to Support Detox on a Raw Foods Diet Aid your body with the process of detoxification by using these simple, yet highly effective methods of supporting your body’s natural detoxification process. Breathe: Deep full inhalations and exhalations bring in extra ...
Views: 1500(3 votes) - Top 10 Reasons To Avoid Soy - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Joy Houston. . PUT DOWN THAT SOY LATTE DOWN and READ THIS... I hate to rain on anyone's parade when it comes to dietary changes they are proud of, but I feel compelled to debunk the myth that soy is a healthy choice. If you are consuming processed soy products including SOY MILK and you think you ...
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