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Natural Cure For Acid Reflux

November 28th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Acid reflux can be a painful affliction. The heartburn and gas is often incredibly painful and can nearly double you over, incapable of doing little more than belching to try to ease your pain. The solution many sufferers turn to first is the antacid. Unfortunately, antacids are only a temporary fix and not a cure. While they can neutralize the acids in your stomach, when taken excessively they can also cause constipation. I stumbled across a great website all about how to deal with acid reflux naturally. There’s some wonderful information there. Check it out for yourself: Natural Cure For Acid Reflux … Read entire article »

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Quick Glance: Diagnosing Asthma

August 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment

The aim of these quick-glance articles is to serve as quick reference cards for you. You may notice as we carry on with these articles that the first paragraph is always the definition of Asthma. I’ve done this to make it easier to keep the short overview in perspective. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease that makes airways (bronchial tubes) particularly sensitive to irritants, and is characterized by difficulty with breathing. Diagnosing asthma isn’t something that is easily done. If you have any of the warning signs for asthma, then it’s important to seek urgent medical advice from a doctor or allergist as soon as possible. The earlier it’s diagnosed the earlier the condition can be controlled, and the more successful the treatment can be. The most common early warning signs of asthma … Read entire article »

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Treatments Of Lung Cancer – Chemotherapy

August 11th, 2007 | Add a Comment

There are two main forms of lung cancer: small cell and non-small cell. The latest treatment protocols of each are very different. Chemotherapy is a rather toxic mix of different drugs given intravenously or orally. These medicines enter into the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, and are able to destroy the cancerous cells no matter where they are in the body. Although chemotherapy is designed to kill the cancer cells, it kills normal cells as well, which is why doctors will want to keep a close eye on your side effects. Chemotherapy may include anti cancerous drugs often in combination like cisplatin, which is often given by intra-venous route in patients with lung cancer. However, the effectiveness of chemotherapy for lung cancer depends primarily on type of lung cancer and extent … Read entire article »

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Blood Pressure Tips

August 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Tip 1: Getting a regular blood pressure check could well save your life. High blood pressure can be a silent killer in that it can cause other problems such as kidney failure, heart attacks and strokes – sometimes without warning and with fatal results. Tip 2: Getting used to eating food that contains less salt might be difficult at first but if you consistently stick to a lower salt intake, over time you should find that you actually quite like your food with less salt. Tip 3: Use a salt substitute. There are several available on the market. They contain less sodium chloride and are more potassium-rich. Sea salt, rock salt and natural salt are still sodium chloride so are not salt substitutes. Tip 4: Exercise, such as aerobic exercise, that makes a … Read entire article »

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A Curious Hepatitis C Symptom

July 30th, 2007 | Add a Comment

The Hepatitis C virus has its share of unusual symptoms. More common symptoms include stomach pains, diminishing appetite (which is frequently accompanied by weight loss), dark urine, and nagging fatigue. But one of the symptoms you don’t normally associate with Hepatitis C is itching. At least fifteen percent of all Hepatitis C sufferers experience itching that’s uncomfortable enough to encourage them to see their health care provider. This itching, called pruritus, is not simply a dry skin condition. It’s a genuine symptom of living with Hepatitis C. Those with Hepatitis C often report that the itching gets so bad it feels as if they’re itching from the inside out. In fact, some report that it feels as if their organs are itching. Although for some, this itching sensation is confined to specific … Read entire article »

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Understanding Head Lice

July 24th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Nearly every parent encounters head lice in their child at one time or another. The main symptom is an itchy scalp. This is caused the saliva the louse leaves behind where he’s drawn blood. Sometimes these spots can get infected and cause a crusty, red appearance as well as swollen lymph glands. But the first clue is when you see your child constantly scratching behind the ears or at the neckline. Head lice are about the size of a sesame seed and scurry around the head. They crawl. They do not hop, jump, or fly. Because they move so fast, it can be hard to spot them without a strong light or magnifying glass. Live lice are usually gray or reddish brown. Another sign of infestation are nits (lice eggs) attached … Read entire article »

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Chronic Yeast Infection, Part Two

July 18th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Continuing our discussion of chronic yeast infections, treatment generally includes anti-fungal drugs until the symptoms are totally eliminated. Nystatin is the most popular drug for this purpose, taken orally and (in women with vaginal infection) as a suppository. Also, dietary changes are suggested, especially a check on foods rich in sugar or simple carbohydrates. A more specialized therapy is candida allergy shots i.e. enabling the immune system of the body to block future growth of candida after it has been injected into the patient’s body in very small amounts. Means Of Prevention Preventing chronic yeast infection requires you to avoid moldy (hot and damp) environments, practice regular body cleansing (bowel, kidney, liver and mouth), remain physically active, and wear clothes that allow sufficient air circulation so that the body remains free of … Read entire article »

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Basic Wheelchair Overview

July 14th, 2007 | Add a Comment

The function of the wheelchair is to help people that have difficulty in walking for reasons such as illness, injury or other disability, to gain mobility. The first recorded instance of the wheelchair took place in England in the 1670s. It became known throughout Europe during the German Renaissance. Today, wheelchair technology is advancing at an incredible rate. The basic and standard wheelchair has a seat as well as a back, two small front wheels and two large wheels as well as a footrest. This basic design has many variations, and they can be customized to suit individual preferences and needs. One can also add accessories such as an anti-tip bar or wheels, safety belts, adjustable backrests and, much more. In addition, the newest wheel technology includes the omniwheel and the … Read entire article »

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Chronic Yeast Infection

July 12th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Known as Chronic Candidiasis in medical terms, chronic yeast infection is the result of an overgrowth of yeast in the gastrointestinal tract. However, it can also occur in association with mucus membrane. Factors that can contribute to a higher risk of chronic yeast infection include using antibiotics, taking birth control pills, a diet rich in carbohydrates, a yeast-containing diet, and pregnancy. Symptoms Of The Condition In the case of women, a vaginal yeast infection will have symptoms of itching, a sensation of burning, abnormal discharge, and menstrual abnormalities. A gastrointestinal infection will create symptoms of heartburn, bloating, constipation or diarrhea. Anxiety, depressed mood, frequent memory lapses, and lack of concentration are all the symptoms associated with chronic candidiasis on the nervous system. Fatigue, headache, and irritability are some of the other general … Read entire article »

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