Medical Articles
Did you realize sunglasses protect you from more than cataracts? There are several significant benefits to wearing sunglasses every time you go out into sunlight. DRIVING GLARE Sunglasses with 100% UV tinting cut down on glare from reflected sunlight. This reduces squinting (and the wrinkles it causes), and can prevent certain migraines and headaches brought…
A wonderful lady came to our office with her daughter. On examination we found she, the mother, had glaucoma. Unfortunately she had lost a lot of vision due to the disease. The daughter asked if she was predisposed to developing glaucoma and was there anything she could do to prevent it. This led us to…
Discharge of phlegm Phlegm troubles those who eat refined flour, milled rice, lentils and milk. Vegetables and fruit can reduce the amount of phlegm produced in the body. If the food is not properly digested or assimilated by the body, phlegm is abnormally high. Exercise and increasing of the vegetables contents of the food would…
Acupuncture is an unconventional technique that has been around for centuries. It is used to help improve many medical conditions that disrupt a person's daily life. The benefits of acupuncture are becoming widely known as this technique continues to evolve. It is a procedure in which the energy located in a persons body is used…
Cloud computing provides a simple way to access servers, storage, databases and a broad set of application services over the Internet. It’s called cloud computing because the information being accessed is found in “the cloud” and does not require a user to be in a specific place to gain access to it. This type of…
Every college has it's own admissions criteria – so how do you know how to prepare while you're still at high school? Fortunately, for most colleges, they are seeking students who fit certain criteria. Even if you're in your final year of high school, it's not too late to make changes that will help you…
You’ll see a lot of people wearing copper bangles. Why? For some, it’s simply fashion – they like them. But many people wear copper bracelets because they’ve heard that they help a lot with arthritis and rheumatic pain. I’ve met people who swear that they help and others – most – who haven’t found any…
Weight loss surgery patients are learning that including low glycemic fruits and vegetables in their high protein diet is an effective way to introduce nutrients and flavor to meals without the negative consequences associated with other high carbohydrate foods. Understanding the GI (Glycemic Index) is the first step to adding nutrients, variety and flavor from…
The alarming percentage of overweight and obesity in teens has caused nations around the world to take a serious look at what we are eating and the effect on our lives. For most teens, diets are not recommended as young people need a certain amount of a nutritional balanced diet to grow and develop their…
Imagine going to a faraway place for a camping trip with your family. No electricity, no supermarket, no technology, no cellphone signal. No advantages of having a subway or car, it is only you and the nature. Backpacking is the only option and so you carry only the most basic things that you would need.…
If you are in recovery, you may have heard of, or seen a certain little green plant making its way around the rooms of your twelve step program. Maybe you have seen a little plant being given as a gift at a sobriety anniversary. Maybe your sponsor has one, or your sponsor’s sponsor. Maybe you…
Neurotoxins are minute compounds that may come from exposure to pathogens such as bacteria and fungi – in these cases they are known as biotoxins. Neurotoxins can also be free radicals. They create problems in the body which can lead to disease and premature death. Free radicals are small damaging particles that can result from…
Ringing one ear, or unilateral tinnitus is also identified with other names such as tinnitus in one ear or buzzing in one ear. There is also the bilateral ringing in ears which means that the buzzing sound is heard in both ears. In unilateral ringing in the ear, the victim hears the disturbing noise only…
Demand For Diagnostic Imaging Systems Growing Rapidly In Africa, The Middle East And Eastern Europe – Will The Systems Be Purchased? The demand for medical facilities and related diagnostic imaging systems is growing at a tremendous rate. There is a strong need for x-ray and fluoroscopic systems as well as CT, MRI and ultrasound systems.…
If you’ve ever been afflicted by hemorrhoids (also known as piles) or are suffering from them right now, you know first hand just how dreadful they can be. All you want to do is get rid of hemorrhoids, but is a natural hemorrhoid remedy your best option? Painful bowel movements, constipation, blood on the toilet…
