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Diuretics and Depression

August 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment

The use of diuretics to lose weight can lead to numerous additional problems. Diuretics have always been a favorite among women, teens and athletes. However, many people who choose to use diuretics become obsessed with them in an effort to quickly lose weight. More recently, we’re discovering that chronic depression can be an underlying cause of the use and the abuse of diuretics. Most people who choose to take diuretics certainly don’t start out with an intent of the forming an addiction to them. Most people don’t even know that the use of diuretics can lead to serious health problems and can even be life threatening. However, this is just another example of a the use of a substance in order to cover up the underlying pain associated with chronic depression. The … Read entire article »

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Managing Your Stress With Good Health

August 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Stress is a part of everyone’s life, but if you’re healthy it’s easier to manage than if you’re not. What are some ways you can manage your stress levels and remain healthier?  Here’s five quick points to consider: 1. Eating healthy can increase your physical, emotional, and mental health.  You’re stronger, your mind is sharper, and you’re able to cope with emotional stress better.  The right foods will not only help you manage stress, they’ll boost your immune system, help you maintain a proper weight, and help your self-esteem. 2. Physical exercise can help in every area of your life but especially when you’re in need of immediate stress relief.  Just by taking a 20-minute walk every day, you can have more energy, sleep better, have a sharper mind, and naturally keep … Read entire article »

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Uncovering The Signs of High Blood Pressure

August 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Physical signs of high blood pressure can often confuse an attending physician. Therefore it’s vital when you’re experiencing any type of illness to have your blood pressure checked. Signs of high blood pressure are often uncovered when the doctor is looking for an entirely different illness. Because high blood pressure (when it’s severe enough) can cause untold problems for all the major organs of the body, you don’t want to miss the signs and have your high blood pressure go undiagnosed for any lengthy period of time. Complications can include cardiac problems, liver and kidney disease, as well as potential vision problems and stroke. Physical high blood pressure signs include: Headache Ataxia (Difficulty with walking) Convulsions Blurred Vision Tremors Giddiness Some of these signs can easily be mistaken for other problems. In addition, high blood pressure can be a … Read entire article »

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Could Fibromyalgia Be Causing Your Pain?

August 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Fibromyalgia is an arthritis related disease that’s often difficult to diagnose because it’s so often mistaken for arthritis. There are over 100 forms of arthritis, and any one of them can reflect the symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Sufferers of both generally describe pain as their primary symptom. Unlike arthritis, however, the pain is not localized in a specific joint or muscle; it’s widespread, throbbing, sharp and deep. While the pain is widespread, many fibromyalgia patients also report “tender spots” where pain is felt more sharply if the area is pressed. Doctors have narrowed down the number of tender points to 18 specific locations. Under these circumstances, it’s easy to understand why fibromyalgia is so difficult to diagnose. If you suspect you may have Fibromyalgia, here’s a list of the most common symptoms: 1. Widespread … Read entire article »

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Type 1 Diabetes

August 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Type 1 Diabetes, also commonly known as Juvenile Diabetes due to the fact that it most commonly strikes when a person is a child or an adolescent, occurs when the pancreas’ beta cells produce little to no insulin. Those under 30, adults and senior citizens also run the risk of developing Type 1 Diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that permits the sugar glucose to enter cells of the body. When a cell receives glucose, it uses it as fuel. When a person has a decreased level of insulin, the glucose that’s supposed to be converted to fuel for the body’s cells instead begins to build up in the bloodstream. The resulting blood circulation problems can result in kidney damage, loss of eyesight, the need to amputate limbs, even heart failure. After having … Read entire article »

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Getting The Basics On Rheumatoid Arthritis

August 22nd, 2006 | Add a Comment

Few people realize that the term “arthritis” is actually a blanket term for over 200 different diseases that involve joint inflammation and pain. One of the most prevalent and potentially disabling forms of arthritis is known as rheumatoid arthritis. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the basics of rheumatoid arthritis so you can more accurately understand the prevalence and causes of the disease. Rheumatoid arthritis is prevalent in roughly 2.1 million Americans, accounting for approximately one percent of all American adults. The disease is caused by an inflammation of the lining of a joint, which can cause the sufferer to feel pain and stiffness in the joint, as well as swelling, a feeling of warmth, and a red tint to the skin. In addition, inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis can … Read entire article »

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Lung Cancer: A Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment

August 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment

Lung Cancer: A Guide To Diagnosis And Treatment by Walter J. Scott M.D. ISBN 1886039437 This book covers cover topics such as: Tests for early detection; Staging the cancer, and why it’s so important; Surgery; radiation; chemotherapy – how they kill cancer cells; Alternative treatments; the importance of clinical trials; and coping with emotions. It’s a good read on the greatest cancer killer in the U.S, and speaks the case for more funding to fight a cancer that receives less research funding than other cancers. … Read entire article »

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Retinal Surgery

August 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Retinal surgery involves the repair of a detached retina. The retina transmits signals or messages to the optic nerve and the brain or nervous system, thus completing the cycle of vision. Retinal detachment occurs when a separation takes place between the retina and the surface of the eye. Retinal surgery repairs this separation. Retinal detachments take place as a result of holes or tears in the tissue. This generally occurs in the near-sighted or the elderly since the tissue of the eye tends to become weaker as time progresses. The weakness leads to a retinal tear, which eventually leads to the detachment of the retina. The retina then literally tears away from the surface of the eye, causing vision loss and eventually total blindness. There are several different … Read entire article »

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Managing Your Stress With Good Health

August 18th, 2006 | Add a Comment

Stress is a part of everyone’s life, but if you’re healthy it’s easier to manage than if you’re not. What are some ways you can manage your stress levels and remain healthier?  Here’s five quick points to consider: 1. Eating healthy can increase your physical, emotional, and mental health.  You’re stronger, your mind is sharper, and you’re able to cope with emotional stress better.  The right foods will not only help you manage stress, they’ll boost your immune system, help you maintain a proper weight, and help your self-esteem. 2. Physical exercise can help in every area of your life but especially when you’re in need of immediate stress relief.  Just by taking a 20-minute walk every day, you can have more energy, sleep better, have a sharper mind, and naturally keep … Read entire article »

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