“True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost.” – Charles Caleb Colton So true. True friendship, they say, is priceless. Ask someone who doesn’t have a single friend and you know how its like being friendless. The void, the loneliness, the inability to share can only…
A reverse osmosis membrane is semi-permeable or selectively-permeable, allowing some molecules or ions to pass through, while others are filtered out. As it relates to water treatment, the size of the pores determines that particulates that will and will not be removed. Particle filters are commonly used in wells to reduce naturally occurring deposits, such…
These days there are many kinds of diseases that are just dismissed by people as if they are not important. Discoloration, spots or rashes in any part of the bodies are deemed as irregularities but are not really candidates for urgent treatment. One such occurrence that can turn into diseases is oral thrush. Some people…
Hepatitis is the medical problem that appears when your liver is inflamed. This may happen because of a virus, but there are some other factors that can cause hepatitis as well. Alcohol, certain medication and even trauma can cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is not a life threatening condition and can be treated. However, there are cases…
Also known as renal calculi, these are actually crystal aggregations of minerals in the kidney that block the urinary passage. A Kidney Stone flush will take care of the small stone and they will pass significantly with no pain in less than 24 hours. You will start passing the stones from the second day. This…
Migraines have been around for a long time and there is still much to learn about their causes, triggers and treatment. They are no longer regarded as just "bad headaches" but are recognized as something much more – a bit like the common cold and influenza (which is much more than a very heavy cold).…
Are you looking forward to a wonderful summer? Beaches, warm weather and of course – BBQ's. Along with the relaxing atmosphere and ease of preparing a BBQ dinner or picnic for friends and family come some well known risks. You are likely aware that e.coli and salmonella can cause symptoms that range from mild discomfort…
As a whole, medication can be a good thing. It can cure ailments in the body. It can relieve cold symptoms. It can even reverse damage done to the body. In the case of man boobs however, medication can be at the root cause of the condition. One of the reasons for the development of…
Bee pollen consists of plant pollens collected by worker bees combined with plant nectar and bee saliva. Bee Pollen is gathered from pollen laden bees by a special device placed at the entrance of the hive. The device is designed to brush the material from the bees’ legs. Bee pollen is believed to rejuvenate the…
Ayurveda is India’s ancient science life, health, and longevity. It is thought of by many scholars to be the oldest form of health care in the world. It originated in India over 5000 years ago, and was taught for thousands of years in an oral tradition from accomplished masters to their disciples. The purpose of…
According to the Ayurvedic principles your diet should be based upon your individual constitution (the three doshas or constitutions are: Vata, Pitta and Kapha). In the Ayurvedic literature there are several types of nutritional disorders: 1. Quantitative deficiency: insufficient food leading to under-nutrition or even starvation. 2. Qualitative deficiency: wrong food combination resulting in malnutrition,…
Several types of virus are responsible for causing stomach virus. They are Astrovirus, Adenovirus, Rotavirus, and Calicivirus, which can cause illness in anyone. Calcicvirus has four different strains and usually affects people in the winter. How long is there loss of appetite after stomach flu? You may not know that you’ve been infected with a…
How to Report Cocaine Poisoning Know how to report cocaine poisoning in ICD 9 Codes 2011. ICD-9, ICD 9 Codes 2011, Medical Coding What will you do when the emergency department calls your cardiologist to care for patient with cocaine poisoning? Well, a just-in code effective October 1, 2010 changes what you should report. Now,…
A swelling in the limbs resulting from the irregular increase of fluids due to the dysfunction of the lymphatic system is known as lymphedema. A network of lymph vessels and lymph nodes are accountable for the transportation of lymphatic fluids to the bloodstream for elimination of harmful substances. If there is an obstruction of this…
Different people have different causes for their panic attacks, and researchers are still unsure what causes a panic attack. Because these causes are often unclear, most believe that they have no choice but to live with it. However if other family members have suffered from them, there is a stronger likelihood that you too may…
