The choices you make at the start are crucial. You have to ask yourself if you are prepared to devote the next ten to fifteen years of your life to the care of this living, adorable creature. Are you ready to give him unconventional love and attention, for that is what he will be giving…
DetailsThere have been numerous studies about how ankle sprains are caused and what factors increase your risk for ankle sprains. In this article I will go over some of the more and less common risk factors for incurring an ankle sprain. While ankle sprains can occur in anyone who walks or runs, they occur most…
DetailsWhen it is finally time for the birth of a baby, parents are ready to hold their precious and perfect child in their arms. They should not have to worry about birth injuries suffered by their baby during the delivery. Sadly, though, medical staff does not always perform up to their expected level, which can…
DetailsAn ulcer is a crater like sore usually 1/4 to 3/4 inch in diameter (can sometimes be 1 to 2 inches in diameter) and can form in either the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer), below the stomach at the beginning of the small intestine in the duodenum (duodenal ulcer) or sometimes (but not often)…
DetailsAnatomy and physiology of human body are very closely connected medical sciences which are generally taught together. In simple words, anatomy is actually the study of the physical structure of the human body, on the other hand physiology deals with the explanation of the functions of specific organisms together with systems within the man. In…
DetailsEndocervical polyps Endocervical polyps are the most common benign neoplasms of the cervix. Please note that the word neoplasm reflects to a cancerous growth. They are focal hyperplastic (abnormal cell growth) protrusions of the endocervical folds, including the epithelium and substantia propria. They are most common in the fourth to sixth decades of life and…
DetailsOvarian cysts are common in women. They usually form during the menstrual cycle and most of the time we do not have any symptoms. They dissolve without causing any pain. However, when there are symptoms and the cyst begins to grow it is necessary to get treatment of ovarian cysts before the symptoms get worse.…
DetailsOral thrush, which is also known as a yeast infection of the mouth, occurs when the body fails to properly manage yeast which is naturally found all about the human body. Oral Thrush can cause an uncomfortable burning sensation, and is accompanied by white spots occurring on the tongue, knees and roof of the mouth.…
DetailsHepatitis C is a very important viral illness that primarily affect the liver. Most recent estimates indicate that about 1-2% of US population are affected by this illness. It is one of the most frequent causes of chronic liver condition, leading to hardening and cancer of the liver. Not surprisingly, hepatitis C remains one of…
DetailsIn order to understand how alcohol leads to liver disease, you must first understand the function of the liver and alcohol's effects on this function. The liver helps your body break down fat and protein compounds by producing bile which enters the stomach to help the digestive process. It also helps to remove poisons and…
DetailsOuch! You are suffering from one of the most painful diseases and you are wondering how to pass a kidney stone! You are part of the 5% of the population who will develop kidney stones sometimes in their life! You are not alone and water is not the only way to flush them. There are…
DetailsThere are two possible ways to treat bacterial vaginitis. One path is a doctor, and the other involves natural or holistic medicine plans. A doctor will prescribe medicine one of two ways, oral or topical. Both have the same efficiency rate, but most women prefer the oral medication due to comfort reasons. There are however…
DetailsThere is one thing about the topic of equine gastric ulcers that I am clear on – the more I learn about it, the more I realize we do not know. Most of the studies that have been done have been to show the effectiveness of omeprazole, an effective drug for curing and preventing ulcers.…
DetailsOur diet is an essential factor for the formation of our body. It is clearly stated in an Ayurvedic classic 'Charak Samhita' that consuming improper diet in improper way is the main cause of 'Disease'. According to Charak Samhita – "An appropriate and suitable diet in a disease is equivalent to a hundred drugs and…
DetailsJust as the name implies, dandelion root tea is made from the roots of dandelions. Dandelions have been used over the years to treat a host of ailments such as bloating, breast illnesses, fever, gastrointestinal system disorders, joint aches and skin conditions among many other afflictions. Dandelion leaves contain a number of minerals including boron,…
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