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Which Oil Supplements Work For Rheumatoid Arthritis... And Which Don’t! By : Nathan Wei Most American diets are high in oils called omega-6 fatty acids (linoleic acid) which eventually are broken down to arachodonic acid, which is a cornerstone of inflammation…obviously, not something that is desirable. Things To Know About Poliomyelitis (Polio) By : B Krishan The infection occurs by ingestion of food/water contaminated with poliovirus, and the faecal matter of a patient or a carrier (i.e. the one who carries the poliovirus in the gut, but does not show symptoms of the disease), is the true source of infection. General Guidelines For A Case Of Epilepsy By : B Krishan This uncalled-for apprehension of the patient can only be eliminated by the physician through constant counseling, and many a time the whole family may need to be guided about the true nature of the disease, in a particular case. This is of utmost significance in the treatment of epilepsy. The patient must be educated/motivated regarding all the aspects of the disease in detail, especially the preventive part. Can Epilepsy Be Prevented? By : B Krishan However, head injuries, at all ages, should be avoided, so as to prevent the occurrence of traumatic epilepsy, both following the injury or later. The use of helmets is advisable, especially while traveling on two-wheelers. However, while driving cars or any other vehicle, all precautions must be taken to safeguard against accidents. Epilepsy Treatment Guide By : B Krishan At the same time, one should not try to hold the person and try to stop the convulsions, as once an attack occurs, it takes its own time to subside. In general, it is over within 1-2 minutes. It is also important that the patient should be duly cared for till he or she becomes fully conscious. He should be allowed to sleep after the convulsive attack is over, and he should not be disturbed unnecessarily, although he should be constantly kept under watch. However, an emergency / first aid treatment at the spot, and shifting a patient to the hospital should not be unnecessarily delayed. Test For Epilepsy By : B Krishan It is a useful test for the diagnosis of epilepsy, where the report of an eyewitness is not either completely available, or is not available at all. But, in such cases, a word of caution. The EEG must be read very carefully, and the guidance of a specialist must be obtained, so that a non-epileptic person may not be labelled as a case of epilepsy, which will be indeed very unfortunate for the patient. Carotid Sinus Syncope, Other Causes Of Syncope And Epilepsy By : B Krishan The carotid sinus is very important for controlling the heart rate of a person. In general practice, when a person comes with a very high rate, e.g. in a condition of PAT, when the patient feels marked palpitation, and is in acute distress, the physician may give a mild massage (about five seconds at a time) on the side of the neck, at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage. This stimulates the carotid sinus (involving the cardioinhibitory effect of the vagus nerve), and the heart rate starts decreasing slowly. How To Establish The Diagnosis Of Tuberculosis? By : B Krishan It should be carried out at least 3-4 times. Approximately 5,000 to 10,000 tubercle bacilli are required per ml of sputum for the detection of tubercle bacilli in a smear. Hence, repeated examinations of sputum are advised. Detection Of Hidden Cases Of Tuberculosis By : B Krishan In places where the incidence of tuberculosis is not marked, 'tuberculin test surveys' be carried out among the general population, which gives an idea of the number of cases who are tuberculin positive, i.e. infected with tubercle bacilli (although the disease may be inactive in the majority of them). Those who have shown positive in the tuberculin test should be subjected to an X-ray examination of the chest, so as to find out hidden/ symptomless, especially active cases of the disease - in other words those who are suffering from active tuberculosis, but still showing no symptoms of the disease, can be detected. How Do Tubercle Bacilli Invade The Body? By : B Krishan During the initial/primary infection, the tubercle bacilli start multiplying very slowly in the body. Some remain in the air sacs (alveoli), while others enter the nearby / regional/hilar / mediastinal lymph nodes. Provided the natural defense mechanism of the body is good, the lesions, as a result of invasion of tubercle bacilli, both in the air sacs/ alveoli or lungs, and in the glands, get healed and calcified. These two healed/ calcified lesions, i.e., in the lung, as well as in the glands, together, are called a primary complex. Signs , Symptoms And Treatment Of Poliomyelitis (Polio) By : B Krishan In still another small group of cases, fever, headache, a stiff neck, vomiting (i.e. so-called meningitis) may occur. It is called the non-paralytic stage of the disease, or non-paralyticpoliomyelitis, since in a few cases this stage may be followed by, in about 3-4 days, the next stage of the disease, in which paralysis of the muscles may occur. This last stage is called the Important Ways Out To Cure Infant Yeast Infection By : Wade Robins Candida just loves warm and wet areas and where is that more available than in the diaper of your now-starting-to-toilet-train toddler. All of those adorable little folds in your child’s body are perfect breeding grounds for Candida, especially those covered by her heat-trapping diaper. The manifestation is not different that found in thrush. It still has that white lumpy look and smells a bit like rising bread. To help stop toddler mushroom infections be sure to keep your toddler clean and dry as possible, particularly during the hot summer months. Massage Oils- Effective When Absorbed By : Anita R There are many people that love to get massages because they feel great but they also benefit your health and most people do not know this. Massage therapy and techniques when they are done the right way can decrease your stress levels but also relax your muscles and they can improve your immune system as well. Massages can also help to relive pain in the body and cure headaches. Healing injuries and retaining muscle and joint mobility are also accredited to massages. If you are having any type of problems with these areas and traditional medical procedures are not working for you, talk to your health care provider about the alternative therapy options like massage. New Anti-DHT Agents Added To Revivogen Hair Growth Formulation By : Hair Restoration Centers Revivogen is the only product that contains these natural Anti-DHT ingredients in addition to other ingredients proven to block the androgen receptor and stimulate the hair follicle’s growth. Revivogen is formulated by Board Certified Dermatologist, Alex Khadavi, MD, who also developed Clearogen for the treatment of hormonal acne. Eighty Seven Percent Of All Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Prevented Naturally By : Darrell Miller Diabetes is a condition, not a disease. It cannot be passed from one person to another, and there is evidence that it is hereditary since it tends to run in families. In the past it tended to develop later in life, although the modern lifestyle appears to have made it more common now in children and young adults. Four Natural Treatments For Acne By : Erin Carmody Cleaning Up Your Diet – Studies have shown that natural insulin seems to help acne which suggests that high refined carb diets are a major cause of acne. That means if you stay away from fatty and high carb foods you could help to eliminate your acne. Although there is no particular cause of acne, unhealthy eating in general is a major factor in acne which has been proven through various studies on people who eat more food that they grow themselves. They rarely have acne if at all. This goes to show you that the more processed foods and fatty foods we eat the more acne we will have. Things To Know About Benign Enlargement Of The Prostate (BEP) By : Krishan B Kumar Hence it is clear that whenever the prostate becomes enlarged, it is likely to put pressure on this part of the urethra, i.e., the prostatic urethra, causing obstruction when the patient passes urine. In very early cases, there may not be any symptom or there may be negligible/minimal symptoms, since the force of the contraction of the urinary bladder may be able to overcome the small initial obstruction cause.d by the enlargement of the prostate gland. Things To Know About Urinary Stones By : Krishan B Kumar Stone/s in the urinary tract may remain symptom less for long, and may be detected by routine X-rays. Stones which are stagnant/motionless in any part of the urinary tract do not show symptoms, although they may cause massive harm, as they grow in size. However, there is very severe pain (renal colic) as the stone starts moving downward. How Kidneys Are Damaged And Cause 'Hidden' Kidney Failure By : Krishan B Kumar The situation becomes grim when an attack of acute pyelonephritis/cystitis subsides in about 1-2 weeks, even without treatment. This happens in cases especially where there is no obstructive lesion in the urinary tract. Although the patient feels no symptoms, the infection persists and damages the kidneys in a slow gradual manner. This asymptomatic infection of the kidneys (although the patient goes on passing bacteria/pus cells or albumin in urine), is most dangerous, as ultimately the kidneys may fail silently, and the patient begins to feel helpless, unexpectedly. How The Urinary Tract Gets Infected? By : Krishan B Kumar On the other hand, the intestinal canal usually contains organisms, like Escherichia coli (E. coli), which passes out in large numbers in the faeces. Under normal circumstances, they do not cause any harm in the intestine, but they are extremely harmful to the urinary tract when they enter the urethral orifice from the anal orifice. This happens especially when no proper washing/ cleaning is done after each defecation, and the area outside the anal orifice remains contaminated with E. coli. It is, therefore, the urinary tract infection, especially ,recurrent, is more common in women since the anal as well as the urethral orifice/ opening is lying close together, and the bacteria can easily enter from the anal to the urethral opening. Diseases Of The Abdomen And Ultrasonography By : Krishan B Kumar It is a common finding that diseases of the gallbladder remain silent in the abdomen. Hence, all cases in whom the slightest clinical suspicion of gallbladder pathology exists must be subjected to ultrasonography, so that the disease can be detected at the earliest. Various Allergic Factors By : Krishan B Kumar Besides some of the factors causing allergy / asthma in a patient are: (i) house dust (present in bedrooms, mattresses, pillows, rugs, curtains, woollen clothes, blankets, carpets, upholstered furniture, etc.), (ii) moulds (which grow in humid places, like where there is a leakage of water in walls, roofs, filters of desert-coolers or airconditioners and places of poor ventilation like cowsheds, barns, etc.), (iii) pollens (from flowers, trees, grasses, weeds, etc.), (iv) dandruff from the skins of animals (i.e., scales from the outer parts of the skins of animals, like dogs, cats, cows, buffaloes, goats, sheeps, horses, etc.), (v) insect debris in the environment (house-flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, ants, butterflies, etc.), (vi) feathers of birds (pigeons, feather pillows), (vii) various contact ants (like lipsticks, powders, soaps, perfumes, hair-dyes, shampoos, oils, creams, after-shave lotions, etc.), (viii) air pollutants (from ill-maintained engines of automobiles, like cars, two-wheelers, trucks, etc.) Warning Signals And Diagnosis Of Asthma By : Krishan B Kumar Allergy and bronchial asthma are closely related. In an attack of asthma, as a result of allergy, there occurs an inflammation of the airways. Thus a swelling/narrowing of the airways manifests itself as a result of this inflammation. Vaccination Of The Newborn And Tuberculosis By : Krishan B Kumar The newborn should not be denied this vaccination. If it is ignored, and the child is faced with a serious tuberculous infection, he may suffer from the active disease, before he develops the primary complex. However, if the infection is mild, a primary complex will develop in a natural way, and the BCG vaccination will be of no value, as the child has already acquired natural resistance, of course under risk. As just mentioned, had this infection been a gross one, the newborn would have developed frank tuberculosis, leading even to death. What Is Tuberculous Meningitis? By : Krishan B Kumar It was sometimes thought that there is a true entry of the tubercle bacilli from this 'tuberculoma' into the subarachnoid space. The author discussed this aspect in detail with related case reports, with Dr. William Boyd (Canada), a renowned pathologist, who has also written Text Book of Pathology as well as Pathology for the Physician. In one of his communications to the author, while finally approving that there is indeed a rupture of tuberculoma into the subarachnoid space, he wrote, "Needless to say, I was most interested in your case of focal epilepsy followed by tuberculous meningitis. What Are The Reasons For Ineffective Control Of Tuberculosis? By : Krishan B Kumar When the patient is late, and on top of it, he has taken some haphazard antituberculosis treatment, it will create a good deal of problem for the physician, to prescribe drugs, as the tubercle bacilli may have already developed resistance to some of the routine' drugs for tuberculosis. Much difficulty arises, as is seen often, in most of the cases, because the patients do not know even the names of the drugs they have taken, and their prescription is often missing. Things To Know About Benign Enlargement Of The Prostate (BEP) – Part 2 By : Krishan B Kumar If the disease is neglected, there will be a marked retention of urine, and the back pressure of the urine increases more and more, resulting in dilation of the ureters (called hydroureters), as well as of the kidneys (called hydronephrosis). An enormous growth of bacteria will occur in the entire urinary tract, leading to pus formation, and the kidneys will be grossly infected. This is called pyonephrosis ('pyo' means pus, 'nephros' means kidney). Patients can hardly pass urine, and repeated catheterization may be required. The Most Popular Types Of Asian Massage By : Kerry Ng The Thai massage originated in India. This type of massage combines guided stretching and Meridian pressure techniques with Pranayama breathing. Dr. Shivago K. introduced it to Thailand back in Buddah's time, dating back about 2500 years ago. The Pranayama breathing technique is meant for cleansing the body and strengthening the nervous system. Pranayama Raising also helps in boosting the immune system, concentration, and focusing as well as more efficient oxidation of the blood. The massage area it is either on a mat or a firm mattress on the floor. Frankincense And Myrrh By : Carolyn Donnelly Frankincense and myrrh are both aromatic resins that are collected to make perfume and incense. A resin is simply dried tree sap. Frankincense resin comes from trees of the genus Boswellia and Myrrh from the genus Commiphora. Both of these trees are found in eastern Africa, mostly Somalia and in Southern Arabia. Myrrh is a reddish colored resin with an oily consistency and a bitter taste. Frankincense has a yellow color and has a sweet taste. 4 Tips For Cleaning You Colon Naturally By : Darren W. - Several health problems, such as constipation, lack of energy and abdominal pain, may be inter related to an unhealthful bowel caused largely or partly by drinking and eating products that creates a lot of waste inside your colon. People take a great quantity of toxic material daily, including sugar, caffeine, white flour; microwave cooked food, aspartame, deep fried foods, and hydrogenated fats which is the cause of unwanted matter in your colon forming daily in pounds. To remove these unwanted buildup natural colon cleansing is an easy and better way. Keep Acne Away With Simple Steps By : Darren W. For, these days, more than how smart your brain is, it is how smart you look that matters. When a person does not take care of their skin, they are obviously not too conscious about personal hygiene, and such people are home to millions of germs. Also they present a sad state, and cannot be sent for client meetings even though work wise they might be very capable. 4 Nail Fungus Home Remedies By : Darren W - 1. One common home remedy for an infected nail is by combining natural apple cider vinegar and ample amount of warm water. Fill the basin with equal amounts of water and cider vinegar. Relax and let your feet soaked in the mixture for about fifteen to twenty minutes. Studies show that vinegar has certain components that can prevent the growth of bacteria such as dermatophytes. After soaking your feet, make sure that you dry it thoroughly using not only a dry towel but with the help of a warm drier having a warm setting to completely dry all the moisture that surrounds the toes. 3 Tips On Hair Loss Treatment By : W. Darren - 1. Minoxidil is one of the most popular over-the-counter products used for treating hair loss. It can be bought without doctor’s prescription and over the years, it has been proven that Minoxidil is an effective compound that treats two forms of hair loss, the alopecia areata and the androgenetic alopecia. This liquid medication is used twice a day by rubbing small amounts in the scalp. It helps to regrow the hair and avoid further hair loss. A user may experience hair regrowth or slower rate of loosing hair, other may experience both. Tips To Help Rid You Of Head Lice By : MiShaun Taylor • Any sort of medication you use will need to be re-applied to the hair 6 to 10 days later. This is so the medication will kill any of the newly hatched head lice. Comb the hair again very thoroughly with a fine-tooth comb. Head Lice Home Treatments By : MiShaun Taylor Mayonnaise or Petroleum Jelly – Many people have used these products with great success. The purpose of using these is to smother the lice. Because of the thick coating you get in your hair with mayonnaise or petroleum jelly, the head lice are smothered and are unable to get air. After a long period of time, usually overnight, the lice have suffocated and are dead. Then, you will rinse out the hair and then go through the hair with a fine-tooth comb. This removes the dead head lice and the eggs. Hypnosis: 5 Things It Can Do For You Today By : Wendy N. Lapidus-Saltz 1.Hypnosis can help you move away from habits you’d like to leave behind. It’s a popular therapy for smoking cessation, some say the best. It involves no drugs, no physical pain, and usually puts you in a relaxed mood. While no smoking cessation method works all the time for all people, hypnosis is at the top of the list for effectiveness with no negative side effects and with positive, often long-term results. Cetaphil Head Lice Treatment By : MiShaun Taylor Cetaphil is actually a skin cleanser, but it has been found effective for head lice infestations. Here is how you perform the Cetaphil head lice treatment. First you will use a fine-tooth comb to go through the hair. This removes as many of the live lice as possible before you begin the treatment. Then, you can go through the hair section by section in order to apply the Cetaphil to the hair. Massage the Cetaphil into every single strand of hair. It is extremely important to get every part covered because just one louse left uncovered can cause a re-infestation. Popular Head Lice Cures By : MiShaun Taylor This is an over-the-counter medication that contains Pyrethrum. This is a topical product, which is applied to the hair, saturates the scalp and strands of the hair, and is allowed to sit for 15 minutes. After the hair has been allowed to sit, a nit comb (fine-tooth) is used to comb the hair thoroughly. The dead head lice and nits are removed. This shampoo can also be used to treat hairbrushes and combs as well as other hair accessories. Re-treatment will be necessary within five to eight days to kill any newly hatched head lice. Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Head Lice By : MiShaun Taylor • Anise oil, geranium oil, ylang ylang oil and eucalyptus oil are all natural insecticides or repellants. Take ¼ of a cup of olive oil and then place 6 to 10 drops of one of these oils with the olive oil. This dilutes it to prevent irritation from the potency of the full essential oil. This can be placed all over every strand of hair and the scalp and then left for 30 minutes to an hour. Once you have allowed this mixture to stay on the head, utilize a fine-tooth comb to thoroughly go through the hair. Could My Candida Rash Be Dangerous? By : Matthew Bredel There are several different types of yeast infections that are caused by Candida. Among them are the following: thrush, Candida diaper rash, Candidal body rash, Candidal vulvovaginitis, and Systemic Candidiasis, which can be fatal in as many as 75% of those affected by it. In other words, Candida symptoms and illnesses can prove quite lethal if not properly diagnosed and cared for. One thing that is essential however is receiving the proper diagnosis for your symptoms and then using the Candida remedies that are recommended. Is There Really A Best Acne Treatment? By : Erin Carmody That may sound simplistic but the fact of the matter is one acne treatment that works for you is not necessarily going to work for someone else. If you have mild breakouts, treatments such as taking the right vitamins for your body, or simply a good clean facial scrubbing may work, whereas people with much more severe breakouts may require a prescription dermatological treatment. Depending on your acne type and how often you suffer from it, you may need to investigate many different treatments that are more effective or powerful, including more off-the-beaten path treatments that someone with only mild acne would not necessarily need. How To Deal With Acid Reflux Disease By : Saifuddin Indorewala In order to get rid of the lingering symptoms that can sometimes be a part of reflux, such as slight headaches, stomach pain, or hoarseness, you'll want to make sure that you reduce your stress level as much as possible. You can do this may making sure that you enjoy yourself by laughing with friends and family, and even taking time out for yourself a few times a week. You should also make sure that you're getting your exercise in every week; riding a bike, brisk walking, and jogging are all great ways to make sure that your acid reflux disease doesn't flare up again, and taking up activities like yoga and meditation are good ways to center your mind and body as well. Hypnosis To Stop Smoking: You Can Give Up Those Cigarettes For Good With Hypnosis By : Star Smith There are several gums, patches and pills on the market that are sold as anti-smoking aids, and while these products help many people to quit smoking, they do not help everybody. If you are one of those people who were not able to successfully quit using one of the above methods, you may now be looking for a credible alternative in hypnosis therapy. Stop Smoking Tips: 3 Stop Smoking Remedies That Really Work By : Star Smith Millions of people, who were once dedicated smokers, are now ex-smokers. If they could do it, surely you can too. You just need to find the right method that works for you. As you already know, it’s easy enough to start puffing away on those cigarettes, but it’s really hard when you try to quit. Total Cellulite Removal - How To Loose Cellulite Safely And Inexpensively By : Sean Saunders If you're one of those information hungry, cellulite sufferers, you've just hit the jackpot! This article lists and details several natural cures for cellulite, as well as how anyone can use these methods in order to reduce cellulite and return their skin to it's original, undamaged condition. Herschel Lawhorn - Panic Attacks, Do You Have Them? By : Herschel Lawhorn On about six or seven occasions, I woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat and just could not stay in bed. I had to get up and move. I thought I was dying and my blood pressure would be out of sight. My wife would rush me to the Emergency Room. Even in the Emergency Room, I could not sit still. I would just have to get up and more. Just move anywhere except where I was. Once they took me in and gave me medication I would gradually get back to normal. Blog About Bad Breath - What To Do If You Have Halitosis By : Blog About Bad Breath From time to time everyone will suffer from bad breath. The most common cause of temporary bad breath is food. Onions and garlic are the most common examples of foods with such strong odors that they remain on one’s breath for a long time. It has always been good advice when on a date to never order anything with garlic unless your date is also ordering a garlic based dish. Remember drinking and smoking will also cause your breath to smell. Saifuddin Indorewala - Investing In An Essential Oil Kit By : Saifuddin Indorewala Aromatherapy is a recent therapeutic technique or science which makes use essential oils to build up and create a certain positive effect upon the human cells and the body as a whole. This has a very refreshing effect which is beneficial to the human body and mind. This effect is being created or induced by the special aroma or external application of these special aromatherapy essential oils. W. Darren - - Understanding Hair Loss On Women By : W. Darren - But the fears on hair loss is not based on nothing, in fact, each year the number of women forced to realize that their hair is in serious decline is getting higher and higher. To quote the American Academy of Dermatology, hair loss is a growing problem nowadays. Hair loss affects an estimated 30 million women in the United States of America alone. And some forms of hair loss occur on early stages in life. To make matters worse, the number of young women whose hair declines are increasing in rate. J Cashmore - Genital Warts Medicine And It's Uses By : J Cashmore For one thing, genital warts medicine doesn’t have to be restricted only to medicinal and surgical treatments. They can also include such treatments as natural remedies, herbal remedies, holistic approaches as well as alternative genital warts medicine treatment methods. Darren W - - 9 Tips For Preventing Nail Fungus By : Darren W - Nail fungus can infect anybody. Excessive sweating on your feet and hands, defects in the nails and people with reduced immune system are susceptible to nail fungus infections. However, it does not mean that you have an immune system problem if you develop a nail fungus infection. Moreover, it is contagious and should be treated as soon as it appears. But do not fret, nail fungal infections are treatable. Darren W. - Acne Vanishes With Simple Treatment By : Darren W. Normally, these scars will fade away without any treatment, as long as the person does not touch or try to peel off the dried layer of skin on top. Some cases of severe acne could result in permanent scars that can be removed through cosmetic surgery or other procedures only. Reducing of the acne related scars is similar to removal of the wrinkles and warts on our face. The one treatment which has gained popularity in recent years is laser resurfacing, which works best for wrinkles and of course there is the BOTOX, where in your skin is stretched and looks like it froze. Darren W. - - The Effectiveness And Safety Of Colon Cleansing Pills By : Darren W. - After public realization of the benefits of colon cleansing, the colon cleansing pills befall very popular. There is a number of verities of colon cleansing pills are available in the market. The quality level of these pills may be different from each other. There is some baseline point of standards that should be followed to ensure that they are taking the pills for colon cleansing properly. This will preserve both the effectiveness and safety of the product. Nathan Wei - “Three Weeks Ago, I Had Excruciating Neck Pain... Now It’s Gone!”: A New Device To Help With Chronic Neck Pain... Is It For You? By : Nathan Wei Neck pain is usually treated with drugs and physical therapy, and all too often people undergo surgery. But a unique new device relieves neck pain by gently reducing the muscle spasm that is often the root cause of neck pain. Nathan Wei - What Is “Inflammatory Arthritis?” By : Nathan Wei The major distinction is that inflammatory types of arthritis have a significant amount of inflammatory cells that attack the joints. These types of arthritis tend to cause more symptoms, particularly stiffness and pain. They also tend to be progressive. Oftentimes inflammatory types of arthritis are associated with constitutional symptoms, meaning low grade fever, weight loss, and fatigue. Inflammatory types of arthritis can also cause significant damage to internal organs. Disability and early death may be a consequence of some types of inflammatory arthritis. Jessica Bradbury - Hypnotherapy And Irritable Bowel Syndrome By : Jessica Bradbury Hypnotherapy is regarded as only affecting the mind. However, the mind and body are intertwined especially regarding IBS, since it is often called the brain-gut dysfunction. Therefore, hypnotherapy can help physical ailments. Jack Wrigley - Oh My Aching …. Back Pain By : Jack Wrigley Back pain can be an elusive and chronic problem that comes and goes, or just stays and stays and stays. Like any lengthy persistent pain, it can hamper with usual daily functioning and cause emotional and psychological, as well as, physical problems. It’s back pain, but it’s also pain that can take place anywhere along the back or sides and create problems in the legs. Nearly everyone has experienced some sort of back pain from lifting a box that’s too heavy or falling asleep on the couch in an uncomfortable position. Robert Vignoli - Self Massage Therapy Techniques For Headaches By : Robert Vignoli With men suffering slightly more than females, 25 million men on average, while female average about 20 million that experience chronic headaches. This represents a statistic of chronic headaches that is roughly 1 out of every 6 Americans. Here are some more startling statistics that might be alarming to you. Robert Vignoli - In Your Massage Therapy Business Do You Know The Value Of Your Massage Clients? By : Robert Vignoli If you have clients such as the above, it is essential to know that they might be taking away value from your business, rather than adding to it. If I were to suggest that you might not want this type of client on your books you might think, "Of course I do – a client is a client!" But this is not always the case. You need to look at the bigger picture. Just because you trim down your client base, this doesn't mean you're shooting yourself in the foot. If someone takes away from your business rather than adding to it, this is bad for business. Krishan B Kumar - Preventive Measures For Chronic Renal Failure - CRF By : Krishan B Kumar There should be a regular/periodic check-up of the urine, for any infection/pus cells or growth of any bacteria. A CRF kidney is more prone to infection, and if infection is not prevented/ controlled, there is a danger of further kidney damage/failure. The infection should be treated on the lines explained in the topic on urinary tract infection (UTI). However, a word of caution - if on culture and sensitivity of the urine, various antibiotics are available for treating the infection, only those should be administered which are least toxic for the kidneys. Krishan B Kumar - Total Prevention Of Chronic Renal (Kidney) Failure - CRF By : Krishan B Kumar Prevention of drug-induced renal/kidney failure: Besides the above, an indiscriminate use of drugs is a serious cause for CRF. If all the above measures are taken care of, and equal attention has not been paid to drug abuse, CRF is bound to hit the person. In other words, no stone should be left unturned for the prevention of CRF. Krishan B Kumar - Complications / Symptomatology Of Chronic Renal (Kidney) Failure (CRF) By : Krishan B Kumar The patient complains of marked loss of appetite, nausea and recurrent vomiting (especially in the morning). These are the early symptoms, and the patient may report only with these vague complaints, and at such a stage, it is only the clinician who can clinch the diagnosis, provided the patient reports to him well in time. Krishan B Kumar - Chronic Renal (Kidney) Failure & Your Kidneys By : Krishan B Kumar Besides the size of the kidneys, an ultrasonographic examination of the concerned organs may also indicate the underlying pathology causing CRF, e.g. BEP, or urinary stones, or any congenital abnormality of the kidneys, responsible for obstruction in the urinary tract, leading to chronic UTI. As detailed in the topic of UTI, whenever there is an obstruction in the urinary tract, chances of infection in the urinary tract increase considerably. Krishan B Kumar - Signs, Symptoms And Treatments Of Acute Renal (Kidney) Failure - ARF By : Krishan B Kumar Immediate treatment should be started whenever any of the above diseases/conditions occur, and a close watch should be kept on the daily output of urine. A general awareness is required on the part of everyone that whenever a kidney patient starts passing less urine, he/she should consider that the function of the kidneys is markedly threatened, and therefore, it is advisable that the amount of urine passed each day should be collected and measured. It may seem very simple, but since collection of 24-hour urine is somewhat cumbersome and distasteful, people may not like to follow it. Krishan B Kumar - Things To Know About Acute Renal (Kidney) Failure - ARF By : Krishan B Kumar ARF may occur due to other conditions in the body, which cause reduced blood flow to the kidneys, so that the excretion of waste products from the blood is greatly hampered. Such conditions are common enough, and one needs to know about these. The most common is dehydration, due to loss of fluids in severe vomiting, diarrhoea, burns, crush injuries, etc. ARF develops when such conditions are not immediately attended to, and intravenous fluids are not administered in time. Krishan B Kumar - What Is The Prognosis And Treatment Of Glomerulonephritis And Prophylaxis Of Glomerulonephritis (GN) By : Krishan B Kumar With the control of proteinuria by administering the above drug, oedema decreases/subsides. A good way to see the prognosis of the disease is a daily check-up of 24-hour urine for albumin, and look for improvement in the swelling of the feet/body of the patient. Krishan B Kumar - What Is Glomerulonephritis (GN)? By : Krishan B Kumar Whether one believes it or not, the disease in question is caused as a result of a sore throat. It may be tonsillitis/pharyngitis, or both. However, not all cases of sore throat cause this serious disease of the kidneys. It only occurs when the sore throat takes place due to the invasion of a specific bacteria called group A beta-haemolytc streptococcus. This bacteria does not directly involve the kidneys, but it remains confined in the throat, and the disease manifests itself after 1-3 weeks after the subsiding of the sore throat. Krishan B Kumar - Guidelines For The Prevention Of Urinary Tract Infection UTI By : Krishan B Kumar The perineum is the area where the openings of the anus, the urethra and the vagina are situated (of course, the scrotum and the penis in the male). It is the most dangerous area, especially in females, as all the three openings are lying close together (Fig. 21), and there is always a threat of infection to the urinary tract from anal-faecal organisms, which invade the urinary tract through the urethral opening. Hence if proper hygiene is maintained after each defecation, the infection from the anus to the urethra can be stopped/prevented since UTI is caused mostly by E. Krishan B Kumar - What Tests Are Necessary For Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? By : Krishan B Kumar It is one of the most important tests, and it should not be taken casually. It indicates whether the patient is suffering from UTI or not especially, when symptoms of cystitis/pyelonephritis are not marked, or happen to be completely absent. Roger Thompson - Dealing With Blood Pressure During Panic Attack By : Roger Thompson There are two characteristic types of panic attacks with different relationships between the onset of the attack and the presence or absence of situational triggers. Unexpected panic attacks: in which the onset of the panic attack is not associated with situational trigger (ie occurring spontaneously). Situationally bound panic attack: in which the panic attack almost invariably occurs immediately on exposure to, or in anticipation of, the situational cue or trigger an immediate panic attack in a particular person. B Krishan - Things To Know About Thyroid Gland And Cancer Of The Thyroid Gland By : B Krishan The thyroid gland secretes essential hormones called thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (called T4), and also a small amount of triiodothyronine (called T3). These hormones are responsible for various functions / activities of the body. They regulate/maintain the metabolism of the body. Overactivity or underactivity of the thyroid gland occurs whenever the thyroid secretion increases or decreases as a result of various disorders of the thyroid gland. B Krishan - What Is Goiter? By : B Krishan It occurs due to a lack of iodine in the diet, in vegetables and/or in the water. It is common among the people living in the hills, where the iodine content of the soil is limited, due perhaps to soil erosion by continued rains, etc. It is thus endemic, i.e. at such a place, one can find several people with swollen necks, as a result of an enlarged thyroid gland. More precisely, the disease is called endemic iodine deficiency goiter. K Bakhru - Warning Signals Of Tetanus By : K Bakhru The first and the foremost symptom of tetanus is difficulty in opening the mouth (trismus) due to the spasm of the muscles of mastication. Hence, the disease is commonly called 'lockjaw'. It may be noted that this difficulty in opening the mouth is painless, and if one tries to open the mouth, the spasm of the muscles that closes the jaw will increase and, therefore, the patient may not be able to open his mouth widely, howsoever, he may try and, in some cases both the jaws are tightly closed and the teeth clenched. K Bakhru - What Are The Various Fatal Symptoms And Signs Of Scorpion Poisoning? By : K Bakhru Since scorpion venom is known to cause an injurious effect on the various vital systems of the body, simultaneously, e.g. on the nervous system, cardiovascular/respiratory system, etc., the patient develops many types of serious problems pertaining to several organs of the body. It appears as if the patient is suffering from various lethal diseases at the same time. K Bakhru - Things To Know About Rabies By : K Bakhru The disease is usually caused by the bite of a rabid dog. The virus of rabies is present in the saliva of the rabid dog, and when such a dog bites a person, the saliva infected with the rabies-virus is transmitted into the body of the victim. K Bakhru - Things To Know About Snake-Bite By : K Bakhru The common poisonous snakes in India are Cobras, Kraits, Russel's Vipers and Saw-scaled Vipers. Snakes usually come out during summer and the rainy seasons especially during the nights and may bite anybody who happens to come in contact with them. K Bakhru - What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism? By : K Bakhru Many of the symptoms of hypothyroidism are opposite to hyperthyroidism, so that it becomes easy .to keep the symptomatology in view, to create mass awareness. Virtually, everyone is required to keep in mind such symptoms for the information of their physicians, so that the disease is diagnosed at the earliest, if not at the subclinical stage. K Bakhru - Things To Know About Hypofunction Of The Thyroid Gland (Hypothyroidism) By : K Bakhru The most characteristic feature of an underactive thyroid gland is that it remains asymptomatic for a long period, and there are only vague symptoms in the beginning. Sometimes the diagnosis is made when a person is undergoing routine tests for a general medical check-up. B Krishan - Tests And Treatment For Hyperactive Thyroid Gland By : B Krishan All thyroid function tests, like T4 and T3 must be interpreted with care. The levels of various thyroid function tests may be altereci in patients who are on drugs like salicylates, propranolol (one of the antihypertensive drugs), glucocorticoids. B Krishan - What Is Hyper Function Of The Thyroid Gland? By : B Krishan The whole thyroid gland may become enlarged in many middle-aged or younger persons. The blood supply in such an enlarged gland may be increased markedly, so that on placing a hand on such a thyroid gland, a thrill may be felt. This autoimmune thyroid disease is called Graves' disease - named after Robert Graves. Gemma Bailey - Dental Phobias By : Gemma Bailey If the answer is yes, the chances are you have a dental phobia. A phobia is more severe and intense than a fear which happens when the body senses danger and activates the fight or flight responses caused by a surge in adrenalin. Tamsin Gray - Which Acne Scar Treatment Works For You By : Tamsin Gray You should consult a dermatologist who will take into account your age, overall health and medical history. He will also discuss with you your tolerance for specific medications, procedures or therapies and even budget. He will then be able to recommend some options taking into consideration your opinion or preference. Alyssa Nair - Tension Headaches In Adults And Adolescents By : Alyssa Nair Tension headaches are often a response to stress, anxiety, and emotional conflict in a person's life. Many occur when you already have a migraine headache and often in the middle of the day which just adds fuel to the fire, causing a more intense pain. They can last for a few hours, several days, weeks, or even months. Darren W. - Acne Myths – The 4 Popular Myths About Acne By : Darren W. This statement is only partly true, stress is not a sole cause for acne, but it does trigger acne and at times when the boil gets aggravated it could be due to high stress. When a person is stressed out, his body increases sebaceous glands functioning which leads to excretion of oil. For a lady who is trying to conceive, she might worry each day about whether she is pregnant or would she ever get pregnant or not. This will add to stress that builds up inside her system and is released in the form of acne. Denny Bodoh - Cold Sore Lysine - The Amazing Remedy For Cold Sores By : Denny Bodoh Cold sore lysine treatment has been in the news a lot in recent years. Studies continue to show it to be very helpful for relief of these persistent sores. But many people who write about lysine do not know how it actually works. Darren W - - How To Treat Fingernail Fungus Infection By : Darren W - Although the most common nails infected are the toenails because of the direct contact to the floors and other wet surfaces, the fingernails do not escape same problem. Usually, an infected nail shows symptoms of discoloration and thickening; embarrassing symptoms that can affect an individual’s self esteem. Some hide the discoloration by using nail polish which worsens the infection. Others try to ignore it until the infected nail becomes painful to ignore. Severe nail infection has bad smells and sore nail beds. Chris Turley - A Guide On Spa Etiquette By : Chris Turley - Don't be late for your appointment. Being late means you don't have respect for another person's time. But aside from being impolite, it also means you won't have enough time to relax or spend at the sauna or steam bath. Having sufficient time to relax before your massage session is vital in getting the most out of your spa experience. Nathan Wei - How Do You Diagnose Rheumatoid Arthritis? By : Nathan Wei For classification purposes, a patient must satisfy at least 4 of the 7 criteria. Criteria 1 through 4 must have been present for at least 6 weeks. Patients with 2 clinical diagnoses are not excluded. While these criteria are fine for standardization purposes when doing research to ensure uniformity, they are not meant to be necessarily followed rigidly in a clinic setting. Chris Turley - 15 Easy Steps On How To Give A Hot Stone Massage By : Chris Turley If you plan on engaging in a massage business or if you want to give your spouse a personal hot stone massage for his birthday, here is a list of basic step-by-step directions on how to give a hot stone massage. Krishan B Kumar - Various Preventive Measures For Tetanus? By : Krishan B Kumar Therefore, all children should be immunized and this immunization should be maintained throughout life by administering booster dosages of tetanus vaccine at regular intervals. Also, all pregnant mothers should get a cover of vaccination. If the mother is already vaccinated, booster dosages must be administered. Krishan B Kumar - What Are The Warning Signals Of The Plague Epidemic? By : Krishan B Kumar In case an epidemic does occur, the early signs and symptoms / warning signals must be borne in mind so that the patient/ s can report at the earliest to their physicians. And if the disease is diagnosed in time and immediately antibiotic treatment started, all early patients will be fully cured, thus preventing the disease from assuming an epidemic form. Also the level of general awareness will rise, to keep the situation under control. Some of these measures will be discussed later. Krishan B Kumar - Prevention Of The Plague Epidemic By : Krishan B Kumar An epidemic of plague in rats is an indication that an epidemic of plague in the human population is going to occur in about 2-3 weeks. Hence, we have 2-3 weeks to take necessary steps, so that the plague epidemic does not occur in man at all. Mark Thevenot - Affordable Medical Care Just A Dream? Six Tips Make This Dream A Reality By : Mark Thevenot 1) Rx Discount Program - Prescription costs can be reduced substantially without buying insurance. There are discount purchasing groups that allow you to join them and receive their negotiated pricing on most prescription medications. One such group is UNA. There is no obligation or fee to register and it takes less than a minute to receive a personalized printable discount card which you simply bring to your druggist. He will save your discount group # in your file and you will then receive a reduced group price on all covered prescriptions. Matthew Bredel - Suppressed Immune Systems And Yeast Infection By : Matthew Bredel Pregnant women are more likely to have yeast infections especially in the vagina and surrounding area. This is because Estrogen levels are high during pregnancy which causes moisture in the vagina which can breed yeast. Another factor in the increased rate of yeast infections in pregnancy is due to increased sugar in a women’s body. Yeast thrives on sugar and will multiple quickly when sugar is present. Nathan Wei - So What Is The Best Approach To Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis... What Do I Need To Know If I, Or A Close Relative Has The Disease? By : Nathan Wei The most important advances in treatment in the last 25 years have been the use of methotrexate as a disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) and the use of biologic therapies to get this disease into remission. Geoff White - Tips To Get Rid Of Acne Naturally By : Geoff White Start by increasing the amount of water you drink. This will help to detoxify your body. And when I say water, I mean actual water. Not water disguised inside tea, coffee, juice, smoothies or soda pop. Just pure water. With the state of tap water nowadays, it's probably best to filter your water. This is cheaper than buying bottled and is at least as pure. Jug style water filters are easy to use and many are designed to be kept in your fridge so that your drink is cool as well. Geoff White - 4 Natural Dandruff Treatments You Can Use At Home By : Geoff White This is one of the natural cures that has been around for centuries, so it's stood the test of time and been proven over all these years. Apple cider vinegar works by killing off the fungus that cause all those nasty white flakes that break out on your scalp. Tamsin Gray - Understanding Acne Scar Removal Treatment Options By : Tamsin Gray Although various forms of acne scar removal treatment is available, some scars may be too deep seated to be successfully removed which may affect self confidence adversely, leading to other psychological problems in life. Maggie Z. Mathews - "Cabin Fever" Beating Those Wintertime Blues By : Maggie Z. Mathews What causes this malady that seems to run with the seasons and what can be done about it? One of the most agreed upon causes of SAD is that it revolves around a person’s circadian rhythm. Essentially since the beginning of time a person’s internal clock is set by the earth and its seasons. The circadian rhythm is what regulates the body’s internal clock. In this case the lack of sunlight in winter, combined with lower temperatures is thought to in essence disrupt the body’s natural clock and trigger the best to slow down. Natthanon Akarananpakorn - Health Supplements: Do They Work To Help Keep You Healthy? By : Natthanon Akarananpakorn Health supplements should never be used as a replacement for a good, balanced diet but they are great ways to supplement the things that you are already doing for your health. These supplements usually come in the form of a pill although they have been known to come in other forms as well such as powders and oils. They can be purchased off of the World Wide Web and any health foods or health supplements store in your local neighborhood mall.
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