Just as fungus lives on the bark and wood of dead tree, so certain types of fungus may also live on the surface of skin especially in the most areas of the body. In certain types of illness, such as diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis fungus may attack living tissues. However, this does not occur in…
1. Using a computer for a long period of time increases the likelihood of neck injuries. Computers and the internet are currently popular, and many young people use computers for long periods of time for purposes such as looking up information, writing reports, chatting, and even playing games. On the one hand, a prolonged sitting…
ED is divided into organic (having to do with a bodily organ or organ system) and psychogenic (mental) impotence, but most men with organic causes have a mental or psychological component as well. Physical causes An erection works by allowing blood into the spongy tissues of the penis but stopping it from flowing back out…
A burst ovarian cyst and an ovarian cyst rupture are simply different words for the same occurrence. Before explaining the symptoms of a burst ovarian cyst, let me explain what one is and what might cause a rupture. A part of the natural process of menstruation which a woman goes through every month, is the…
What could be casing extra sore nipples or breast pain? Most of the time some nipple sensitivity in the first few weeks of breastfeeding is normal, but if it continues it is usually a sign of baby not latching correctly. Here are some pointers to look at when suffering from breast or nipple pain ……
Intro Over 7 percent of the US population has diabetes. Diabetes is rapidly becoming an epidemic due to a burgeoning population with obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. In 2005 there were about 31 million people ages 20 or older with diabetes. In this same year there were 1.5 million new cases of diabetes in the…
One of the most common Discus fish diseases is ammonia poisoning. This occurs because of toxic ammonia buildup and improper nitrogen cycle in the aquarium. Ammonia poisoning can sometimes be caused by the malfunction or removal of biological filter in the aquarium. This disease directly affects the fish and along with it are harmful side…
Despite being microscopic in size and packing all the information that makes you and I who we are, DNA is actually fairly fragile and can be easily affected by the outside world. We've known for years that cigarette smoke and other contaminants can cause genetic mutations, but a recent study published by a team of…
Asthma is a medical condition of the respiratory system that is manifested through hyperactiveness of the respiratory system resulting in inflammation and obstruction of the airways due to cellular hyperresponsiveness. Both chronic and acute asthma are presented through difficult in breathing, inform of shortened breaths and raised pulse rate. Asthma Pathology The pathophysiological mechanisms of…
Leadership needs the balance between the static of what works vs. dynamic creative growth. This is not a division between conservative or low-risk-takers compared to risk-takers or recklessness. It is the decision between choosing what must be kept in place – the static – and what must be pushed forward – the dynamic. This borrows…
Do you hate your boney shoulders? Frightened to take your top off at the beach or at the pool? Sick and tired of the way that shirts just seem to “hang” off your shoulders? Boney shoulders can be an extremely frustrating thing to deal with. I remember that no matter how many shirts and t-shirts…
Your fingernails can give you some important indications of a possible health issue. These signs should be paid attention to. In some cases you may even want to seek medical attention. This article is for information only and if you are concerned you should seek advice from your physician. Here are some conditions or signs…
It’s a minefield ahead. The road you have to take in search of the answer to the question – “How to get over being dumped?” and how to get your ex back is filled with lots of chances to go wrong…FATALLY wrong! That’s why it’s not surprising why a lot of guys who just came…
Bleeding – Bind a sterile pad tightly over the wound for four or five minutes. If bleeding continues, bandage the pad, changing every hour. Use a tourniquet if blood is spurting or the other methods fail to work. Apply the tourniquet to a pressure point between the wound and heart, loosening briefly every 15 minutes.…
Okay how do we motivate ourselves from within? When we were children, maybe we tried to learn something new like riding a bike. When after having learned it, sometimes unconsciously, we reaffirmed ourselves-we say to ourselves we have learned something new and challenging. We have become competent. Competence and even just the feeling of competency…
