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- Reproductive Medicine For Men And Women - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2008 from Mike O'BrienReproductive medicine has been around for centuries now. In fact the first known book on gynecology and obstetrics, 'The Complete Book of Effective Prescriptions for Diseases of Women', was published in China in 1237 A.D. This area of medicine and science has received worldwide attention from ...
Views: 1144 - Breast Enhancement Pills - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2008 from herbal remediesBreast enhancement creams are often used with breast enhancement pills. They can enhance the effects of the pills or can be used independently to increase the size and firmness of the breasts. Breast enhancement pills are one among the many non-surgical methods used for increasing the size of ...
Views: 1888 - Medicare's Alternative: How to Legally Not Pay a Dime - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Ben SchmittThe system exposes the secrets. See, 30 years ago, just about all of our major healthcare problems and disease were virtually unknown. Today, they're almost a certainty (if you live long enough of course). And yet consider this: - Never in the history of the world has any other country come ...
Views: 1714 - Tai Chi Rejuvenates Immunity In Older Adults Against Shingles - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Gargi NathAccording to researches, Tai Chi, a Chinese exercise that uses both mind and body, can aid in preventing the shingles virus by increasing the body’s immunity against the VZV or varicella-zoster virus. Aside from preventing it, Tai Chi can also boost the body’s response to the vaccine ...
Views: 875(1 vote) - What Is Chelation Therapy? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2008 from Gary Kenneth ArcherChelation Therapy was first used during world war one by the British as a result of arsenic based poison gas used indescrimitively in that war. An organic dithio compound was used to bond with the arsenic in the bloodstream and exiting the body through the kidneys and liver. This therapy ...
Views: 987 - My Medically Necessitated Transition out of Dentistry - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2008 from Howard ShareffIt was a stretch of the imagination to anticipate what could possibly have caused me to stop practicing dentistry. I entered my career with the sense that my body and mind were able to manage the strains and pressures of clinical practice. Essentially most dental students are near their physical ...
Views: 1325 - Laparoscopy - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Dr. Sadhana MishraLaparoscopy is direct visualization of the peritoneal cavity, and organ inside peritoneal cavity. The laparoscope is an instrument somewhat like a miniature telescope with a fiber optic system which brings light into the abdomen. It is about as big around as a fountain pen and twice as long. An ...
Views: 1052 - Keratoconus: What It Is And How To Treat It - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Dr. Brian Boxer-WachlerWe all have problems dealing with loss of vision and when we hear big words like “Keratoconus” we definitely struggle with questions. Looking for a way to get rid of it. We often struggle with questions like “What happens now?” “How will this effect my life” “Will I go blind?” While those are ...
Views: 1176 - Controlling Type 2 Diabetes With Diet - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2008 from Toma GrubbI am often asked how I maintain an A1C of
Views: 1862(1 vote) - Help Is Available! - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Jari BuckMost of us enter the world of hospital-based advocacy as a “beginner.” We lack either: • the technical knowledge because we are not trained in medicine; or • the personal knowledge because we have never been an advocate and/or patient before. For hospital personnel, we ...
Views: 1467 - The Good Visitor - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Jari BuckMost of us head to the hospital to visit a sick or recovering friend or family member without giving it a thought. Give it a thought! There are many things you can and should do to make sure the experience is both positive and safe for you, the patient and your family. What top things should ...
Views: 1167 - Shift Happens - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Jari Buck“Shift Happens” has been posted on the wall of my office for many years. As a change management consultant, I placed it there as a reminder that the work I do within organizations and with executives occurs, oftentimes, at a snail’s pace. Frequently, I have to recall that this ...
Views: 1162 - Medical Myths That Can Kill You: Dr. Nancy Snyderman On The View - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Pete KoernerABC Television’s, The View, featuring Whoopie Goldberg and Joy Behar, recently had Dr. Nancy Snyderman on to talk about her book, “Medical Myths that can Kill You,” in which Dr. Snyderman reveals a number of popular misconceptions among the general public – and even among ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - Is There Really Such A Thing As A Miracle Cure For Sinusitis? - by Submitted on May 19, 2008 from Joel OwensSince sinusitis is such a prevalent condition that affects millions of people each year, it is no surprise that there are also so many ways recommended to cure sinusitis. There are some who even go to such lengthy measures as to declare that their recommendations are miracle cures for sinusitis. ...
Views: 1007 - Is Tobramycin Good for Sinusitis? - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Joel OwensTobramycin is an antibiotic that is used to cure sinusitis. There are mixed reports regarding the effectiveness of its use. Some state that about 98% of the time, tobramycin successfully cures sinusitis. Others maintain that it doesn’t really help, and can generate too much unwanted side ...
Views: 851 - Living With Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from Richard RauboltLiving with chronic pain is draining, disturbing, frightening, debilitating and terribly disruptive. Sometimes the injury or ailment is visible like the results of a severe automobile accident or stroke. Frequently there is no apparent "cause" as the pain results from stenosis, immune disorders ...
Views: 2255(1 vote) - Patients Fly To Argentina For High Quality Low Cost Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Paul JohnsonRecent news in medicine shows that Argentina has become one of the leading countries that offers great medical procedures both in terms of quality and cost. Hundreds of US patients visit the country and went back home with results only experts could guarantee. According to statistics most of the ...
Views: 1264 - Food Allergy Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from natisha nelFood allergies are becoming extremely common. There has been a substantial increase in severe food allergy cases in the last few years. Food allergy also called as food intolerance or food hypersensitivity is the reaction triggered by the immune system to harmless foods. Food allergies occur in ...
Views: 1106 - Curing the Cause and Preventing Disease - by There is no one perfect test, vitamin, food or exercise program that fits everyone. That is the beauty of Functional Diagnostic Medicine. It looks at everyone as an individual with treatment based upon their unique chemistry and makeup.
Allow me to share a couple of patient success stories ...
Views: 1210 - The 7 Secrets That Will Have Your Pets Allergy-Free - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from brian spilnerOften in the spring, when pollen is floating freely in the air, humans find themselves sneezing and blowing noses, and often forget that seasonal allergies can affect their beloved canines as well. Airborne irritants such as dust mites, mold spores, and pollen are inhaled from the surrounding ...
Views: 1044 - Electric Scooters for Seniors - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Brad BrubakerChildren these days are fond of driving bikes, and there are many available which don’t have gears and can be driven by anyone. It is fun to watch them drive around on these smart looking scooters in full speed racing their friends. If you are someone who has recently discovered that your ...
Views: 2724 - The Benefits of Using a Mobility Scooter - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Brad BrubakerIt would not be too much fun if you had to lie on the bed or remain in one place all the time. You would need someone to help you with everything, right from a glass of water to getting your food served on your bed. This would make life difficult for you and others as you will need someone ...
Views: 1160 - Vertical Platform Lifts for Your Wheelchair - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Brad BrubakerIt is a sad reality that people do not appreciate what they have, and only realize its worth when they lost it. The same goes with our mobility and independence. We, able bodied individuals, perform our daily activities without having to struggle or exert too much effort. Lucky for us, I guess. ...
Views: 1323 - Uses of Wheelchair Lifts - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Brad BrubakerWheelchair lifts are helpful for those who are handicapped. They can move their wheelchair on the lift and can be carried up and down. These are not the traditional enclosed elevators. They are open and also help lift wheelchairs in cars and vans for easy transport. Wheelchair lifts are used ...
Views: 1092 - Benifits of Wheelchair Lifts - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Brad BrubakerWheelchair lifts are one of the best inventions that technology has provided us. It helps immobile people to move in their wheelchair from top of the floor to bottom of the floor without any help from others. While there are other ways of transporting people on wheelchair, but wheelchair lifts ...
Views: 1048 - Several Myths Surround Medicine. (Seven Medical Myths) - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2008 from Robert RilesA number of myths surround the field of medicine. The prominent among them relate to diseases that are often said to be untreatable. However, it is not so in many cases. Now, extensive research in the field of medicine has resulted in the detection of methodologies and techniques that help ...
Views: 772 - Gynecomastia Surgery: Male Breast Reduction - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Melanie PitreThe word gynecomastia comes from the Greek term gyne meaning woman and mastos meaning breast. It is the development of abnormally large mammary glands or breasts in men, which can lead to the secretion of milk. Gynecomastia affects between 40% and 60% percent of men, and can affect one or both ...
Views: 1492 - The Latest Advances In Cosmetic Laser Surgery - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2008 from Melanie PitreCosmetic laser surgery has introduced itself to the mainstream and is becoming used and growing in popularity. It is successfully taking its place as the preferred choice of cosmetic enhancements. Without the scary and often times intimidating procedures of invasive cosmetic surgery, laser ...
Views: 1226 - Drug Rashes - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonDrug rashes could appear as tiny reddish bumps on an itchy patch of skin or red scaly peelings on the entire skin. They can be classified into different types with varying severities. They are generally defined though as a reaction of the skin to certain drugs. One of the most common causes of ...
Views: 1292 - Customized Drugs - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonBefore the days of Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and other pharmaceutical giants of today, prescription drugs were produced in much smaller quantities through compounding. This is the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to form a drug product and is performed by a licensed ...
Views: 1253 - The Lowdown On Drug Ads - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2008 from Kristien WilkinsonDirect-to-consumer advertising (DTCA) has grown into a $4 billion industry in the United States within a decade. Since 1997, it has reached an annual growth rate of 20 percent and, though marred with controversies, is still very much thriving. DTCA refers to the promotion of prescription drugs ...
Views: 913 - Living With Lupus - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from beatrice stephensonLupus is a disease that varies from person to person. You can suffer from milder forms of it, or you can have more severe symptoms, like inflammations in kidneys, joints and ligaments. Either way, it's important to get it properly diagnosed from the beginning, to have a starting point when ...
Views: 1483 - Signs And Symptoms Of Lupus - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2008 from beatrice stephensonThere are many signs that you can be suffering from lupus disease. Because the symptoms vary so much from person to person it can be a long way to get the right diagnose. A physician will find the if it's lupus after thoroughly investigating your medical history, taking blood and tissue tests ...
Views: 1380 - The Healing Power Of Children’s Imagination for Medical Procedures: - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2008 from Charlotte ReznickMedical procedures and surgery can be terrorizing to a child. The worry, anxiety, fear of pain, and feeling out of control can send kids over the edge – from hysterical crying to aggressive and acting-out behavior, to hiding and crawling up in a fetal position. As parents, therapists, doctors, ...
Views: 1866 - Guidelines For A Good Wife - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2007 from Linda SapadinGuidelines for a Good Wife "1. A good wife always knows her place. 2. Don’t ask your husband questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. He is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question ...
Views: 5083 - Fit For Shopping: Health Tips For Busy Consumers - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Loren ReesTis the season for stress -- A day long shopping trip, wrapping presents on a hard floor, the stress of running errands -- all of these activities can wreak havoc on your neck and back. There are many health implications that accompany the holiday season and prepping the body for that holiday ...
Views: 836 - Holistic Medicine Secrets: Stomach Acid - Discover Why Heartburn Drugs May Actually Make It Worse - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Lisa HosbeinIronically, many people take drugs such as Prevacid and Prilosec for reducing heartburn, but in reality, stomach acid declines as we age. People think they have heartburn, because their stomach acid backs up in the esophagus due to poor digestion caused by a lack of stomach acid. Put another ...
Views: 2480 - Living With Head Injury: What It Feels Like To Have A Head Injury - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: What It Feels Like to Have A Head Injury Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, medical information, medical resources, Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html Publishing Guidelines: I hope ...
Views: 1835 - An Introduction To Inhalation Anesthetics - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Craig ElliottInhalation anesthetics are the chemicals and compounds that are used in order to put someone under for surgery or for any other purpose. These are the compounds that a person or animal is given to induce unconsciousness. Most of the time, this is done for a medical procedure, or some other ...
Views: 3724 - Living With Head Injury (Updated) - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Living with Head Injury (Updated) Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, brain, cognitive difficulties Other Articles are available at: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles.html Publishing Guidelines: I hope that the following ...
Views: 887 - The Cognitive Effects Of Brain Injury (Updated) - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: The Cognitive Effects of Brain Injury (Updated) Author: Trevor Powell Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk Other Articles by Craig Lock are available at: ...
Views: 2316 - What Does It Feel Like To Be Brain Damaged? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: What Does it Feel Like to be Brain Damaged? Author: Frederick R. Linge, Clinical Psychologist Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, brain enhancement Other Articles are available at: ...
Views: 8320(1 vote) - Head Injury: A Practical Guide: You Are An Expert Already... - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Head Injury: A Practical Guide: YOU ARE AN EXPERT ALREADY... Author: Trevor Powell Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, neuro-psychology, Web site: http://www.headway.org.uk Other articles on this subject: ...
Views: 2341 - Side Effects And Uses Of Analeptics - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert BairdType of Drug Central nervous system (brain) stimulant; analeptic. How the Drug Works Caffeine stimulates the brain. It also stimulates the heart, dilates (widens) blood vessels in the body, constricts (narrows) blood vessels in the brain, increases acid secretion in the stomach, and acts as ...
Views: 8961(1 vote) - Guidelines For The Use Of Methylodopa - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Robert BairdType of Drug Drug used to lower high blood pressure. How the Methylodopa Product Works Methyldopa lowers blood pressure by relaxing and dilating (widening) blood vessels. Blood flows more freely at a lower pressure. Uses of The Methylodopa Precautions To treat high blood pressure alone ...
Views: 2517(1 vote) - Morton's Neuroma - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2007 from Marc MitnickInterdigital neuroma more commonly known as Mortons neuroma is an entrapment of a nerve that passes into the toes of the foot. The nerve gets entrapped or “pinched” by the metatarsal bones, which are the bones just behind the toes. Typically this type of foot pain is the result of ...
Views: 3073 - Mesothelioma Symptom Info - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2007 from darren siebritsIf you work on a job or perhaps worked on a job where you had to handle materials consisting of asbestos and you have frequent problems with your chest, then the chances are good that you might have mesothelioma. The main causes of mesothelioma is the inhaling of asbestos particles or the ...
Views: 1041 - Top 10 Questions To Ask Your Neurosurgeon Before Back Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2007 from Steven GelbardIf your back pain is chronic then chances are good you've tried all manner of conservative back pain remedies, stuff like resting, medication, heat or cold therapy, physical therapy, visits to the chiropractor and even cortiscosteroid injections. If the back pain persists it may be time to ...
Views: 8807(1 vote) - A Guide To The Cost Of Cosmetic Eye Surgery - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2007 from Dean CaporellaIt's simply a part of the aging process; sagging and unsightly bags under the eyes but the good news for those who want to regain a youthful look is the availability of cosmetic eye surgery. The benefits of cosmetic eye surgery apart from regaining a fresh looking looking appearance is it can ...
Views: 1014 - Naturally Cure a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) - How the Cure Kills the UTI Bacteria - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2007 from Joe BartonDo you remember learning about the 'cause' and 'effect' in school? Though at the time, you might have rolled your eyes at the assignment; knowing the 'cause and effect' has proved to solve some of the world's greatest problems and diseases. Including the natural cure for a urinary tract ...
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