Medical Articles
Being diagnosed with hypertension may be scary and/or confusing. There are very few noticeable symptoms which makes the problem worse. Understanding what it is, the levels and what you can do will make things easier. By the Numbers: There are two numbers that make up blood pressure readings. One is when the heart is beating.…
Description The Lisfranc joint connotes the toe bones (metatarsal) to the foot arch bones (tarsal) around the midpoint of the human foot. While Lisfranc injuries are unusual, when such an injury does occur it can be painful and difficult to diagnose. Proper treatment is critical because a healthy Lisfranc is necessary to maintaining the strength…
Metatarsal fractures are referred to as long bone fractures. As a long bone, treatment for these types of fractures varies depending on the location of the fracture and the amount of the damage both to the bone and to the neurovascular supply to that bone. Treatment of these fractures should be individualized, based on the…
Cerebral Palsy and developing the right attitude can make the difference between some measure of independence and having to depend on caregivers for a lifetime. For parents, constantly doing everything for a special needs child does him / her no favors; likewise, constantly expecting people to bail you out, if you have a disability, is…
Hiatal hernias occur when part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm and into the chest cavity. There are several different types of hiatal hernias that can lead to uncomfortable feelings like heartburn, which may require medication to alleviate. Normally, the diaphragm separates the chest cavity from the abdomen. A hernia happens when a…
Severe carpal tunnel symptoms typically develop over a period of time. A possible exception to this is an injury to the carpal tunnel area. It is beneficial then to recognize the signs of carpal tunnel as early detection is vital to minimize the painful aspects of the carpal tunnel syndrome. One of the first symptoms…
Acute back pain may begin suddenly and usually lasts around 3 months. Chronic back pain sometimes lasts through life. The most common back pain is low back pain (LBP). It is often described as sudden, sharp, persistent, or dull pain felt below the waist. LBP is very common and affects the majority of people at…
Sciatica Nerve Exercises One of the best solutions for sciatic pain is Sciatica Nerve Exercises. Medical practitioners discovered this technique to speed up the treatment of sciatica. What is sciatica? Sciatica may ring a bell whenever you feel pain in your lower back which can go through either of your legs. It is a medical…
Jelqing is the exercise known for increased male enhancement size. While guys perform this exercise to get bigger, there is a question that always comes up regarding stronger and harder erectile power. Does jelqing work for stronger and harder erections? Yes, and here’s why: Jelqing consists of repeated motions starting at the base and ending…
This tonsil health article begins with a definition: a tonsil is a little mass of lymphatic tissue located in the wall of the pharynx at the back of the throat of man and other mammals. The word is used most frequently to design the palatine tonsils in man, although it can be used for any…
Alpha Lipoic Acid is the new kid in the anti aging antioxidant field. Antioxidants eliminate the free radicals in our bodies caused by stress, pollution and bad diets. This can lead to cell damage and chronic diseases. Although Alpha lipoic acid has been known since the 1950s, it was originally thought to be a vitamin…
I have seen all too many times where the diabetic patient is waiting for someone to tell him what to do. That is a serious mistake. As a diabetic you need to take control and quickly grab a handle on what is happening. There are a lot of resources out there to help-the ADA, your…
Obesity and overweight conditions affect the way insulin work in your body. Extra fat tissue can create body resistance to insulin. The Insulin resistance is a condition that increases the chances of contacting diabetes and heart diseases. It is also known as pre-diabetes stage. After eating, food is broken down into glucose (Sugar), which is…
Let's face it, quoting for voice over work is every voice over artist's nightmare. It's complicated, people have a range of budgets, and there are tons of different types of media. Every day I deal with lots of voice over enquiries. Mostly, my experience is that voice overs hate quoting, and as a result, they…
The most commonly used over the counter medications used to treat male yeast infections are the same products that are used to cure female yeast infections. That’s because the very same yeast that causes vaginal yeast infections in women can cause infections in men. Men can safely use over the counter antifungal treatments such as…
