The very first time that you went fishing, what did you use to catch fish? I mean way back, when you were a kid, what did you used to use to catch fish? More than likely a live worm. Everyone knows that live worms are a great way to catch fish. The problem is that…
It is that time of year again when many people go skiing and snowboarding only to return as ‘patients’, following a variety of different injuries. The two sports are quite different and so are their injuries. We shall look at a knee injury common in skiing, an ankle injury common in both sports and a…
Dry Skin Rash, Psoriasis or eczema are all unpleasant skin conditions. I should know I suffered for over thirty-five years with the dreaded skin disease. But now I am totally cured. I cured myself by seeking information from doctors, skin specialists and friends. It took a while but eventually I found a treatment that not…
If you are being bothered by a cold sore that just will not seem to go away, then you will need to know what to do in order to both prevent and treat them effectively. This article will give you all the information you need on how to be prepared for when they show up,…
Eczema and Psoriasis are the two names given to a range of harsh skin conditions that for the patient are distressing and often painful to endure. This breakdown and deterioration in the skin are frequently also referred to as dermatitis in more general terms. Eczema skin symptoms with the dryness, inflammation can become even more…
Toenail fungus may not be a deadly disease but it can be painful if left untreated. Knowing the signs and symptoms of toenail fungus can give you a better idea on what kind of treatment approach is appropriate for your condition. When the fungus starts to attack, the nail tends to change in color and…
A period of healing can be misperceived as a time to be laid up in bed, drugged up on painkillers. This, I think, couldn’t be further from the truth. Especially if you’re in the process of hip replacement surgery recovery, you’re not healing if you’re still in bed, half-conscious, with your system full of pharmaceuticals.…
As pet allergies become more common in households across the World, many people start to wonder the cause of pet allergies. Where are the allergens found? Although many are quick to point out that the fur is responsible for the allergy, it isn’t. The main cause of the allergy is dander, invisible tiny flakes of…
Failure to cope with marijuana withdrawal symptoms is the most common cause of relapse among its dependent users. Many find it hard to give up the vice because of the undesirable symptoms that comes with a few days after stopping marijuana. Furthermore, there are many others who, by genetic predisposition or perhaps lack of will…
Many types of injuries can occur during pregnancy, labor or after birth. Some of the most common types of birth injuries include cerebral palsy, erb’s palsy, and brachial palsy. Birth trauma is an injury to the child during the delivery. Caring for a child with a birth injury, caused by the negligence, costs an unfathomable…
Depression is a serious but treatable medical condition – a brain disease – that can strike anyone, including men. In America alone, over 6 million men have depression each year. Whether you’re a company executive, a construction worker, a writer, a police officer, or a student, whether you are rich or poor, surrounded by loved…
Most people are not aware that they are having a phobia. However, it is very important to know whether you are having it. Try to determine the following: a) Are you afraid to fly? b) Are you unable to stand needles? c) Do you tend to cancel your appointments with the doctor? If the answers…
Probably the most common symptom of them all with anxiety & panic is shortness of breath; some also describe it as a smothering sensation, or feeling like they are suffocating, like there is no air around them. This is often the first symptom that will trigger off a panic attack. As soon as the sufferer…
A panic attack is a sudden intense fear, hesitation, malaise, dread or terror, worry, and numerous other negative signs such as shortness of breath, etc. The physical symptoms that accompany such an attack include, jitters, sweating, insomnia, a cranked up heart beat, chest pains, nausea, and/ or diarrhea. This happens due to the stimulation of…
They come by the thousands each January. As the last phosphors of football season fade from their widescreens, legions of American men firmly put down their remotes, leap from their recliners, tog up in the sweats they just got for Christmas, and head down to the local gym to join the droogs for a bit…
