They are the biggest killers in America: Diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and heart disease. The most common causes of these deadly conditions are: Physical inactivity, fattening snacks and beverages, obesity, stress, and smoking. The shocking news is that these diseases are so easily preventable. A frequent cause of blame is the unhealthy food…
DetailsYes and no. It is not a trick question or answer. The real answer is – it depends. Bronchitis is divided into two very different categories. First is acute bronchitis which is what most think of when they hear the word bronchitis. This type of bronchitis is caused by a viral infection called influenza and…
DetailsYeast infection rashes are not only horrible to look at but are very uncomfortable as well as they are often accompanied by itching. However, it is surprising how many people don’t recognize a rash that has been caused by a yeast infection and just ignore it. So, given that many other natural things cause rashes…
DetailsHave you recently had a surgery on your hip? Have you ever had a hip replacement, labral tear or hip dislocation? 1.) Introduction There are many hip problems that can leave people not only in pain, but immobilized as a result. Injury to the hip is a common occurrence and the need for a hip…
DetailsEvery woman craves the largest diamond, and when it comes to earrings a pair of 2 carat diamond studs has become the standard for luxury. This article contains 7 valuable tips on how to buy the most beautiful, brilliant diamond earrings for the lowest price. Tip #1: What should a pair of 2 carat diamond…
DetailsCold sore is characterized as an annoying, small and painful red blister that usually shows up on or around the lips and mouth area and is usually caused by the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1), which lives inside nerve tissue. Despite their name, cold sore has nothing to do with cold. Cold sore also commonly called…
DetailsRecently I slipped on ice and broke my arm. Luckily the bones were not displaced-a simple fracture of the head of the radius bone as shown on x-ray. What is significant is that the pain was greatly lessened by applying certain essential oils that are anti-inflammatory and pain relieving. Can essential oils help the healing…
DetailsOne form of spastic cerebral palsy is known as spastic diplegia. This form is occasionally called Little's Disease and affects the movement of the upper or lower half of the body. Like other types of cerebral palsy, it is caused by damage to the brain. In many cases it is unknown how the damage was…
DetailsEMOTIONAL SETBACKS Psoriasis can be difficult emotionally and physically, and have a big effect on your self-esteem but it doesn’t have to get the best of you. It’s not uncommon to experience a sense of shock, frustration, confusion, and anger about what’s happening to your skin. Having these feelings may lead to deep sadness or…
DetailsWhile Botox used to be the only facial injectable available, recently an array of similar treatments have been developed and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All of these products promise to rejuvenate the face and reduce the prominence of wrinkles and folds, but each works differently. In general, all injectables can…
DetailsHernia occurs when a part of an organ protrudes through the muscular fiber that has the role of keeping that organ in its place. This usually happens due to a weakness that appears in the muscles that are around the organ, and causes them to tear and let a part of it come out through…
DetailsA mouth infection can have several causes ranging from a minor problem to something very serious. It can involve the teeth, gums, cheeks, lips and tonsils. It’s rare that the tongue or the floor of the mouth becomes infected. When they do it’s usually from trauma. There can be pain, bad breath, difficulty chewing which…
DetailsDo people who frequently go on fad diets have an eating disorder? To have a diagnosable eating disorder you have to have certain characteristics. As of yet there is no diagnosis for repetitive fad dieters, but it is it definitely is disordered eating pattern. There are many similarities in fad dieting and eating disorders. Fad…
DetailsDepression is a serious mental state, which can lead to extremely violent behavior, sabotaged family relationships, and professional career in doldrums. During serious stage of depression, people even develop suicidal tendencies. Depression is characterized by fluctuations in mood and total mental instability. Under certain conditions, a person can also exhibit signs of depression such as…
DetailsDengue fever is a highly dangerous disease. It has claimed thousands of lives worldwide. So far, there is no specific medication to treat the fever. Once contracted the disease, the patient needs to be monitored closely for high fever, dehydration and internal bleeding. Failure to administer the condition properly could expose the patient to high…
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