The fear of elevators can develop from having been stuck in an elevator in the past or from another phobia such as claustrophobia or being afraid of heights. No matter what the cause of the anxiety about lifts, the effect is the same. People are often so afraid that they have to limit their everyday…
DetailsRegularly wearing high heels can cause hammertoes, ball of foot pain metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, bunions, degenerative diseases of the knee and many other medical conditions. Some of those conditions are permanent and may require surgery. If you enjoy wearing heels, because they make your legs muscles look more defined or because they make you look…
DetailsPenis curvature is one of those unpleasant problems plaguing men, filling them with anxiety and driving away peace of mind. A visible curve in the penis is bound to make any man less eager to take down his pants in front of a lady. What if she starts laughing? What if she recoils from it?…
DetailsOral thrush is medically recognized as oral candidosis, and it can be cured with the help of home remedies for oral thrush. It is an infection caused by certain fungi. As the name mentions itself, this disease affects the mucosal membranes of the mouth. Moreover, the fungus that causes this infection is known as candida…
DetailsBrief History Fennel is a plant which has been used in herbal medicine for many years. In fact, it was probably one of the first plants to be cultured for both its culinary and medical uses. The Roman civilization would use it for general good health and the ladies would use it to prevent weight…
DetailsBed sores, something we all know about, yet dare not think about. All those saw saw Clint Eastwood's film "Million Dollar Baby" definitely winced when they saw the scenes featuring Hillary Duff's character dealing with these horrid bed sores and the tragic constiques they can bring. Occurrences involving bed sores are normally benign and do…
DetailsDigestive parasites cause very unpleasant symptoms. My own experience of having H pylori and Blastocystis hominis was particularly unpleasant, with digestive issues & energy problems. In fact, they are the root cause of many chronic health problems. Unfortunately western medicine does not acknowledge parasites as a problem. Parasites are easily passed from person to person…
DetailsSwelling of the lower leg and ankle is a common problem. Determining the cause of ankle swelling is the first step to finding effective treatment. Once the cause of the ankle swelling is determined, effective treatment can be initiated. Painless swelling of the feet and ankles is a common problem, particularly in older people. It…
DetailsIn the United States, it is estimated that over 80 million individuals have some type of cardiovascular disease. Losing weight and exercising regularly are the first steps to preventing heart disease, but recent research indicates that dietary changes can minimize your risk of developing a cardiovascular condition. Fortunately, by implementing the dietary changes that follow,…
DetailsHigh cholesterol can be linked to a certain form of lifestyle. These include smoking, consuming alcohol, leading an inactive lifestyle, being under a high level of stress, poor eating habits, gaining more weight than is healthy for your age or body frame, having a family history of high cholesterol, consuming an excessive amount of vitamin…
DetailsIt is an enclosed, facultative anaerobic, rod shaped, Gram negative, lactose fermenting and non-motile bacterium that lives in the intestines, common flora of the skin and mouth. It is closely related to K oxytoca and clinically approved as a vital member of the Klebsiella genus of Enterobacteriaccae. Normally, Klebsiella pneumoniae occurs in soil and it…
DetailsShedding weight and getting fit is an uphill challenge, and when it comes to understanding how to get rid of chest fat that battle can seem to be a losing one. There are some tried and true ways, however, to achieve that muscular and toned chest you have always desired! With some perseverance and an…
DetailsThis article is going to fill you in on how you can play basketball for a longer amount of time. Whatever you will play longer in a single day or longer in your life, I will go over important things that can help you achieve this. The topics that I will cover are: a person's…
DetailsMore & more young & active patients world wide are in need of hip replacement surgery. In such cases, it is imperative to pay special attention to the technique to ensure a successful outcome & longevity of the operation. Traditionally a total hip replacement was performed in the older age group. Young patients with hip…
DetailsAt some point in your running career, you are going to get injured. It is inevitable. These are the top 5 running injuries that you will hopefully manage to avoid: Stress Fractures Tendonitis Plantar Fascitis Runner's Knee Shin Splints Stress Fractures Stress fractures are cracks in the outer layer of a bone from repetitive stress.…
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