Sticker fear is a powerful phobia that affects many people throughout the world Like all phobias, it is essentially an anxiety disorder. Simply put, those with this particular phobia experience varying degrees of anxiety when faced with stickers or sticky labels – whether those stickers are on fruit such as apples, bananas or kiwis, on…
A heart attack is referred to in the medical arena, as a myocardial infarction. This coronary event follows after the heart muscle has been stripped of oxygen, due a blocked artery or arteries. Many cardiac problems are related to partly blocked coronary arteries that nourish the heart muscle itself. The formation and buildup of plaque…
The modern world is an exciting place to be in and for many individuals, an optimally-functioning brain and a reliable memory are needed to fully harness one's abilities to be the best that one can be. Unfortunately, many adults suffer from memory lapses, deficiency in concentration, and accessibility to focus. The brain is a highly…
The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is the joint that connects the maxilla (upper jaw bone) to the mandible (lower jaw bone). The joint is a sliding ball and socket joint with a disk between. The primary muscles in the area are the massetter and the temporalis which allow the jaw to open, close and to move…
When considering safe food handling for gluten allergies there are a number of areas to be considered. Food preparation and storage at home is the easiest to deal with and will depend on whether you are catering for one or two family members or the whole family. If the whole family is to avoid gluten…
Pioneered by German, Swiss and Austrian therapists during the 1960’s, then standardized in the United States and Canada during the 1980’s, the treatment strategy of hippotherapy (“hippo” is the Greek word for “horse” ) has evolved into a highly valued form of physical, occupational and speech therapy for children with cerebral palsy. In numerous cases…
If you have ever wondered about the food digestion process, here is a general overview of the steps involved. Digestion starts as you chew your food. Saliva mixes with this food and starts the breakdown process. From here, the food goes down the esophagus and enter the stomach, where it is mixed with enzymes, mucus,…
Are you a dog owner who loves their pet dog unconditionally, so much so, you would take a bullet for the dog? This is great to hear because there are too many people who believe they love their dog more than life itself, but still contradict them by choosing to ignore the importance of their…
We have all heard time and time again how high cholesterol levels can lead to serious diseases such as stroke and heart attack. Prescription medications have proven effective in lowering cholesterol in most people. The problem is that this success also comes with some rather serious side effects. One of the more common being muscle…
Lower gastrointestinal endoscopy claims have to show medical necessity, if they are to be reimbursed without fail. This means that the appropriate ICD-9 codes will have to be reported. Usually, Medicare carrier websites publish these codes for GI procedures. Therefore when coding for lower GI procedures, payer specific coding becomes very important. Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopic…
For quite a while, mental health professionals have debated the causes of anxiety disorder. One such theory is that repressed emotions are the cause of anxiety disorder. So, the question is, do repressed emotions cause anxiety? People Pleasers Some doctors say that when a person does not express their emotions, such as anger, resentment, etc.,…
Although there is a high probability that herbal treatment may go mainstream and will be recognized by the medical field, which is classified with Supplemental and Alternative Method (CAM), are to be taken progressively with conventional methods of treatment and medicines. A lot of people are actually turning to herbs and herb-based products not primarily…
The Red Sea is the continuation of the huge fault that first split the continent of Africa, and in so doing created the African Rift Valley before extending northwards to produce the Red Sea and the Gulfs of Aqaba and Suez. The Red Sea reefs are among the most beautifully developed in the world and…
Atherosclerosis is a inflammatory condition of the arterial wall which is characterized by localized lipid rich deposits of atheroma (cholesterol containing leisons) that mostly remain silent until they become large to impair blood flow or until ulceration or erosion of the lesion results in obstruction or embolisation of the affected vessel. Atherosclerosis is a condition…
The Western Scrub Jay’s are very smart and friendly! You may have often seen them flitting around your backyard. Scrub Jays are very crafty and are known to steal food from other birds. Studies show that Scrub Jays are the only non-primate to be able to plan ahead for the future, which before was thought…
