An inside view of kidney failure Each and every human being has two kidneys and they are called the vital organs not just because they remove the waste product from our body but they also perform a crucial function namely the maintenance of the electrolyte balance. They also control the blood pressure and help in…
On average, a person has four parathyroid glands – two of which are located in the posterior left lobe of the thyroid gland and another two on the posterior of the right lobe. Combined, these four weigh less than 500 mg. Each gland is composed mainly of chief cells, which synthesize and secrete parathyroid hormone…
Pneumonia in dogs and puppies is a very serious condition and is often caused by … A Virus Parasites Bacterial infection Fungal infections The illness is actually more common in certain breeds of dog including Hounds, mixed breeds, working dogs and sporting dogs. It can affect puppies and dogs at all ages especially from the…
Many bulimia sufferers complain about fluid retention in their body from time to time. The symptoms of this problem are: swelling of the legs and feet, plumped up fingers and hands, feelings of puffiness over the whole body. These problems are especially relevant to the people who vomit often, use diuretics and laxatives to control…
Every year we hear we need to get the flu shot or aka the Influenza shot with flu season around the corner. We see it advertised in all our pharmacies and on television commercials. Where does the flu come from, how is the vaccine made, why do we get the vaccine in the fall, are…
The Causes: A cough is caused by inflammation of the throat and bronchial tubes. This inflammation causes mucus to form, which the system tries to expel by coughing. The vitality of the system has been lowered by improper diet, loss of sleep, lack of exercise and fresh air, and improper elimination. If the stomach and…
Bronchitis can hit you when your immune system is already weak from a cold or the flu, so eating the right foods and staying healthy can help you avoid bronchitis. This means avoiding certain foods like high-fat and high-sugar foods – save those for a healthier day. Stay away from dairy products as they will…
When people hear of orthopedics, the first thing that comes to their minds is crushed bones. Orthopedics is not only about bones and injuries to bones. An orthopedic surgeon will deal with all injuries and illnesses affecting the musculoskeletal system. This is the system in the body that consists of all the muscles and bones…
There has been a lot of talk about steroids and their proper usage. While improper taking might cause serious health problems, following recommended dosage can have several benefits. If you are interested in steroid usage, then perhaps it might interest you to find out that steroids have many adverse effects. In order to stay healthy,…
Teeth clenching and TMJ often go hand in hand, with teeth clenching and grinding often being one of the main causes of the TMJ disorder– and with many treatments of TMJ concentrating on remedying the this problem. Teeth clenching associated with TMJ, also known as bruxism, is defined as the patient deliberately or forcefully grinding…
Vitamin D. As children, we were told to drink milk because it provided Vitamin D and calcium, a substance that could help to keep our bones strong. Increasingly, however, evidence is being gathered that vitamin also helps to keep bones strong. New studies, in fact, point to vitamin D to treat osteoporosis and lessen the…
Heart attacks are a major cause of death and disability. Most people assume that the onset of a heart attack is accompanied by a series of symptoms such as chest pain and pain in the right arm or passing out. For the victim of the silent heart attack this is not always the case. The…
A birth injury is any damage sustained during the birthing process, most often occurring during transit through the birth canal. A difficult birth or an injury to the baby may occur because of the baby's size or the position of the baby during labor and delivery. Birth injuries may occur, also, if the birth canal…
Cerebral Palsy is a group of chronic disorders that primarily affect a person's motor skills, muscle tone and movement. A person with cerebral palsy may not be able to walk, talk, eat or function like an ordinary person. They are likely to have problems with their balance and co-ordination and may suffer from severe learning…
Congestive Heart Failure ‘Dancing with death’ If you bothered to click into this article, it only means 2 things; you either have congestive heart failure or know someone who has congestive heart failure. Congestive heart failure is not something we think about, it just happens, it sneaks up and attacks, leaving us changed for life. …
