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In addition, the medications used in multiple sclerosis treatments can’t reverse the nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis; they can only prevent future damage by minimizing the des You’re Life, Your Health. What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You  By : Joel Anderson You‘re warned every day about problems that could effect your health, so why does no one know about theses dangerous disease that are running rampant across our world. Your Nose Is For Breathing Your Mouth Is For Eating  By : Chris Le Roy There are several reasons why it is obvious that your nose is designed to be breathed through. Firstly, your nose is like an air conditioner for your lungs. Air that passes through your nose on the way to your lungs is filtered by the nose. Your nose will massively reduce the amount of dust, pollens, bacteria, virus, or anything else that is floating in the air. Your body  By : Ron victor We shall live in his world till this body is there and when then body is not there, we shall be no more in his world and thererfore, it is the duty of each of us to keep this body hale and healthy, fit and update and for that purpose we should take appropriate food, appropriate exercise, apprppriate mental health and we shall have to discdipline ourslves. Yerba Mate: The Powerhouse Nutrient For Healing, Anti-Aging and Enhanced Health  By : Carina MacInnes Many think of Yerba Mate as a tea beverage. While the chemical components are quite similar to green tea, it is in fact far more nutritious, containing nearly all of the necessary life-sustaining vitamins, minerals and nutrients. It has been found to be loaded with an even richer and more potent array of antioxidants than green tea. X-Rays – What You Don't See & Feel Can Hurt You  By : Dr. Randy Wysong X-rays are a wonderful medical technology that has the potential for great harm, including genetic damage, cancer and atherosclerosis. X-ray damage accumulates and thus there is no safe level. Wrong diagnosis and unnecessary removal of the appendix  By : Groshan Fabiola Thousands of children have their appendix unnecessary removed because of the lack of experience of the surgeons. About 8% of the appendectomies are unjustified in spite of appendicitis being the most common pediatric disease. Children must undergo a surgical operation that finally proves a normal healthy appendix. Wrong diagnosis a common problem  By : JamesDav Kidney stones are a very painful disease that becomes really difficult to cope up with in daily life. Kidney stones are the stones composition in the kidneys. These stones may be deposit of calcium or uric acid or cystine that is termed as stones due to the problems and blockage that is caused due to them. The reason of the stones can be building up of crystallized salts and minerals such as calcium in the urinary tract. The reason for the formation of the kidney stones can also be after an infe Would you like tea with your Crohn’s?  By : DeAnn Rosetti I have always been a tea drinker... Women's Choice In Comfort Foods Can Be Unhealthy For Heart  By : Ng Peng Hock People who are told to adopt a healthy diet will probably adhere to this advice. But, when they are in negative emotions, they will tend to change their choices. Winter Air Quality and your Home  By : Christopher King An insightful article suggesting ways to ensure that your home remains pollution free during the winter months. Will Drinking Tea Lower Your Cholesterol?  By : Vivek Sharma These days cholesterol is creating havoc, as death toll due to this disease is ever rising. Majority of the American population is said to have high level cholesterol and this makes them to suffer from its related diseases. By seeing this sudden increase many companies are now in a hurry to produce the drug that can reduce the cholesterol level significantly. Why You Should Be Worried About A Bird Flu Pandemic  By : Tom J. Smith You may have been hearing a lot in the news lately about a bird flu pandemic. You have probably been thinking “what does that have to do with me?’ There is always something to worry about right? Natural disasters, terrorism and now a flu pandemic? Why We Should Be Worried About The Bird Flu  By : Michael Colucci This article explains the potential danger that bird flu can give. This article helps explain what could happen if the bird flu has gone out of control. Why Vertigo with Migraines?  By : J. Wes Tanner, MD Vertigo can be frightening and unsettling. Vertigo may occur at the most inopportune time. If it occurs when you are walking, you can fall. If it occurs when you are driving, you can have a wreck. There are many causes of vertigo. The most common cause of vertigo is the migraine syndrome. Why Use an Aromatherapy Diffuser?  By : Lance Winslow This article discusses the various types of aromatherapy diffusers. It also shows you how you can make your own aromatherapy diffuser at home. Why Staying Fit And Trim Means Occasionally Letting Yourself Go  By : Jason Flintstone - Sticking to resolutions is probably the hardest thing we all have to face (at least) once every year. And sticking to a healthy diet probably ranks as one of those "temptations" we all can’t seem to resist or overcome. But who says we have to? In a time of extremes, xtreme sports, xtreme make-overs, etc, xtreme diets (even according to the experts, may not be extremely helpful or healthy for that matter. In fact, experts agree that a fulfilling and occasional urge to "splu... Why Salt Is Good For You Now?  By : Ng Peng Hock Sodium has always been accused as the culprit responsible for high blood pressure. Recently, this “bad gut” has become a star when research shows that it may reduce risk of heart disease. Why Most People with Agoraphobia Take a Year or More to Start Recovery  By : Stephen Price Agoraphobia is the fear of having a panic attack in open or public places. Understanding agoraphobia is the first step toward recovery. However, the average person with agoraphobia takes at least one full year to get diagnosed and even longer to learn enough about agoraphobia to start recovering. This article discusses the reasons why and offers a website as a resource for learning about agoraphobia. Why Modern Medicine is the Greatest Threat to Health  By : Dr. Randy Wysong It is assumed that America has the most advanced and beneficial health care system in the world. In actual fact, the greatest single risk to life is medical intervention. Adverse drug reactions and medical errors in hospitals and doctors offices kills more than 500,000 people each year. Although this data comes right out of the medical literature, it is a reality nobody wants to face. Why Let A Disability Limit Your Mobility?  By : Tim Talbot For those of use who are able to walk around on our own, it's difficult to imagine the challenges facing those with a disability. We take for granted the simple act of traveling by car. Unfortunately for those with a disability, getting in and out of their vehicle is not their only challenge. Storing the wheelchair in their car becomes an immediate concern. Why Everyone Needs A Blood Test For Herpes  By : Christopher Scipio - I have herpes, don’t you? You don’t? Are you sure? I wouldn’t be so sure if I were you. Unless you have had a recent type-specific blood test to test for the presence of herpes simplex antibodies you cannot say with any certainty that you don’t have herpes. You think that only 20% of the population has herpes? Think again. You may have heard that one out of every five people has herpes, but that number is untrue and a distortion of the facts. The truth is... Why Constipation Is Too Dangerous To Ignore  By : Scott Baker There is probably no condition that goes untreated as often as constipation. Nor is there any condition that occurs with greater overall frequency than constipation. While the symptoms of constipation are relatively mild and tend to be limited to: difficulty passing stool, hard or dry stool, and infrequent bowel movements.... Why All People Are Firing Trans Fats Now?  By : Ng Peng Hock In 1950s and 1960s, trans fat was hailed as a healthy replacement for saturated fat in butter and animal fat. It was also used because of its ability to extend shelf life for products. 30 years later, why it is now crowned as a bad stuff that could shorten life for those who eat it? Who Should Receive the Pneumonia Vaccine?  By : Groshan Fabiola Pneumonia is a common pulmonary disease and it has a high incidence in children and elderly people. Although pneumonia can also occur in adults, people with a good general health and a strong immune system usually develop milder forms of the disease. Pneumonia affects around 3 million people in the United States each year. Although there are medical treatments for pneumonia, some forms of the disease are still considered to be life-threatening. Statistics indicate that almost 5 percent of hospitalized patients diagnosed with pneumonia die as a result of complication. Who Gets Kidney Stones?  By : JamesDav Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urological disorders, are not a product of modern life. Scientists found evidence of kidney stones in a 7,000-year-old Egyptian mummy. Kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. In 2000, patients made 2.7 million visits to health care providers and more than 600,000 patients went to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems. Who Does Arthritis Affect?  By : Alfred Jones The answer to the question who does Arthritis affect? is very simple. It can affect anyone. Arthritis is not only found in the elderly, it can strike at any age. Whip It Good: Car Accidents and Your Spine  By : jm Car accident injuries affect different parts of the body. The most commonly affected are the head, neck and spine, and at time some other organs of the body, too.. But car accidents also frequently affect internal organs, and upper and lower limbs. The three most common injuries would be the whiplash, traumatic brain injury, and back injury. Other injuries may include those of the limbs and internal organs. Which are the most accurate blood pressure monitors?  By : Groshan Fabiola Many people need to keep track of their blood pressure values, so that their doctor knows how the treatment is progressing and if more should be done to lower the blood pressure. Constantly monitoring your blood pressure is a good thing to do for your health. Where Are The Greatest Risk Area For Bird Flu?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins With Bird Flu in the news, people are wondering where it may be safe to avoid this deadly virus. While the answer to this question may be very simple now, in a few weeks or months, it may be a different story. The first outbreak of the deadly strain of bird flu in humans was in Hong Kong in 1997. A major outbreak then occurred in January of 2004 in Vietnam and Thailand that resulted in the virus popping up in most of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Recently, a low patho... When Sleep Becomes an Age-Old Problem  By : jm It has always been thought that sleep starts to deteriorate in late middle age and steadily erodes from then on. New findings, however, shows that sleep problems are not due to aging itself, but mostly caused by illnesses or the medications used to treat the elderly. When Passion For Fashion Is A Health Menace  By : kristine The fashionable supesized bags can be a potential hazard to women‘s health as an increasing number of “heavy handbag related injuries” prompted chiropractors to seriously consider issuing a medical warning on the use of these huge totes. Carrying heavy bags may lead to back pain, neck injury, and spine fracture. When it's YOUR Child's health, shouldn't it be a NATURAL Choice?  By : Keith Woolley It is a normal human instinct to want to give the best to our growing children. All parents feel this in one form or the other. That is why you should know what is best for your child's growing body and changing immune system. The latest natural products for your own child's health are available online now at www.ethicalvitamins.co.uk When Getting a Good Night‘s Sleep Remains a Dream  By : jm Getting a good night‘s sleep has become just a dream for almost all of us. An average person needs eight hours of sleep, but will all the stresses of everyday life, one can be a victim of sleep deprivation and other sleep disorders. This article tackles some of it. When Avian Flu Persists, “Wildlife” May Sound Tamer than “Birds”  By : Erica Alexia, R.N. There is a very high possibility that a new viral strain will emerge as a result of the combination of Human Influenza Virus and that of Bird Flu. This is feared to develop into a worldwide phenomenon, a pandemic which humans have no resistance to. Wheelchair Education 101: Which One Is Right For You?  By : Alan Jason Smith Whether you plan on being in a wheelchair for just a short time or for the duration of your life, it is very important to pick the right one for you. With so many wheelchairs on the market today, it can be a tough task to undertake; but you can easily purchase the right wheelchair for you by becoming knowledgeable about your choices. Before you buy your new mode of transportation, it is best to have an understanding of the different types of wheelchairs. Manual wheelcha... WHEAT INTOLERANCE: Ten Things You May Not Know About It  By : Mitch123 The terms Intolerance and Allergy are often confused. An intolerance to certain foods for example can manifest itself in many ways, from just a mild reaction such as migraine, constipation, diarrhoea, lethargy, depression, bloating, or a feeling of general unwellness. An allergy however can send the body into toxic shock with potentially life-threatening consequences. Wheat and Gluten Create a Sick Body  By : Geraint Roberts Wheat and gluten are a large part of a normal diet. Learn all the issues associated with this type of diet and the effects it has on digestion and the colon What’s the “REAL DEAL” on HGH (Human Growth Hormone) anyway?  By : Michael Harvey The HGH Human Growth Hormone anti-aging market is beset by overzealous marketeers. Here's the truth! What You Should Know About Arthritis  By : Robert Thatcher - Should the person experience some muscle pain which lasts more than 2 or 3 days, there is a strong chance that one has arthritis. Arthritis is a common disease that affects millions of people worldwide. This can be felt in the person’s joints, skin and organs inside the body. Should the person feel anything wrong, it is advisable to go straight to the doctor. Doctors have discovered that there are over 100 types of arthritis. Given the number, the doctor will not be abl... What You Need to Know DURING & AFTER Your Knee Replacement Surgery  By : Mary Hanna Here is what you need to know during and after your knee replacement surgery because you have a lot of questions about the operation. It covers all the small details of the operation and the recovery period, written by a survivor. What you need to know About Tummy Tuck Surgery  By : Arturo R Tummy tuck surgery or abdominoplasty is a clinical procedure to drown the excess fat and skin accumulated around your lower abdomen, tighten your loose abdomen muscles and reposition your naval. Nowadays, more and more individuals are considering a tummy tuck surgery to get back into shape within we What You Need to Know About HIV  By : James Daugherty AIDS is and continuous to be one of the most feared and dreaded diseases of the 21st century. With education and precaution, this can be reduced to a large extent. Today, AIDS awareness programs are conducted in schools, colleges, churches and in public to get the word around. Together we can strive to make the future HIV free. What You Need To Know About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome  By : Daniel Smith - Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disease that occurs in the wrist and it is affecting more and more individuals each year. As a result of unwarranted pressure occurring on the median nerve, a nerve located in the wrist and responsible for much of the functioning of the hand, the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel may appear. Symptoms associated with Carpal Tunnel are mild to severe pain in the joints, fingers, hands and/or arms, unexplained numbness and tingling, and in some cases, difficu... What Yeast Infection Treatments Are Available?  By : Kathryn Whittaker Yeast infection treatments can be administered at home with prescription medication or potentially after recommendations from people who have experienced it. Treatment can take effect within a week. If your infection is not too severe, you can continue with your home treatment, but if you are experiencing heavy infections, it is important to consult your doctor. There might be some symptoms that means your particular infection is not appropriate for self-treatment or medicati... What Works When Dealing with Autism  By : Bucky Benson When dealing with autism, just as in most other disorders, you will be faced with a number of treatment options for yourself or your child. These include... What To Know About Hearing Aids  By : Sandy Baker Hearing aids are devices that are used to aid in hearing. They are commonly used to help those who have a difficult time hearing. There are several different types of them. In many cases, they have been developed over time and the various versions of them are mainly due to the improvements that have been used. One of the types of hearing aids is the body worn aids. These are the first type of aid to be used. Today, they are rarely used because there are better quality opt... What To Do If You Have The Metabolic Syndrome?  By : Ng Peng Hock Though it is still not very clear what causes the metabolic syndrome, it seems that overweight does play a very important role. The syndrome is clearly more commonly found in those people who are overweight than in those who are not. Even if one has the metabolic syndrome, he or she should not worry too much. Why? What to Do About Frequent Headaches  By : Jared Winston The trick with frequent headaches is that it can sometimes be rather difficult to figure out what type of headache you are having, as each type of headache may have different causes and different treatments. As such, the first thing you should do is to nail down what type of headache you are experiencing. To accomplish this, you should look at the headache itself, as well as the circumstances surrounding it. What Is Your Understanding Of Metabolic Syndrome?  By : Ng Peng Hock When metabolic syndrome was revealed in the early 20th century, it was known that high blood pressure, diabetes, being overweight and having abnormal levels of lipids (fats) in the blood were associated with increased risk of heart disease. What is Toenail Fungus?  By : Cathy Gates An article providing in-depth information on toenail fungus with symptoms of toenail fungus and available treatment options. What is the Unconscious Mind?  By : Phil Bate PhD Theories abut the unconscious mind and how it works to get sick and be cured What Is The Theory Behind The Buteyko Method and Helping Your Asthma?  By : Chris Le Roy According to the Buteyko Method, the key to Asthma and other diseases lies in the gas - carbon dioxide. What is the scabies rash and what do you need to do when it appears?  By : Groshan Fabiola Scabies is an infestation of the skin with tiny parasites, or mites, called Sarcoptes scabiei. This infection is very contagious and it causes a lot of itching that can sometimes be unbearable, especially if it keeps appearing during the night time. What is the lifestyle lift?  By : Anne Tide Plastic surgery in general can be used for many things like reconstruction of damaged body parts or cosmetic enhancements. The term ‘plastic surgery’ includes cosmetic surgery because the first can be used for reconstruction as well as cosmetics What is the gallbladder and what does pain in the gallbladder mean?  By : Groshan Fabiola Many people are affected by the gallbladder disease, so it's important that everyone understands this illness and learns how to prevent or treat it. Gallbladder surgery is one of the most performed surgeries in the United States and the number of people that are visiting their doctors to report gallbladder pain is continuously increasing. What is the diet's role in colon cancer?  By : Groshan Fabiola Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in both the USA and Europe, and colon cancer is the most dangerous cancer besides lung cancer. It can be easily cured when it is in its early stages, but the problem is that is rarely shows any signs and symptoms when the tumor is isolated, so it's hard to detect it before it spreads. When it reaches metastasis, or stage IV, the chances of survival drop under 10% because in this phase it has already spread to at least one more organ. It usually spread What Is The Danger Of Not Aware Of Hypertension?  By : Ng Peng Hock What is hypertension? It may sound very familiar and most of us will simply answer: it means high blood pressure. But, how many of us can really understand its hidden dangers? What is the best ringworm medication?  By : Groshan Fabiola Although its name suggests it, ringworm is not an illness caused by a worm, it is a fungal infection of the skin that resembles a worm. The ringworm fungus can grow on the skin and cause a red itchy circular patch to appear. This patch is bright red towards the edges and a less bright red towards its center, forming a ring. Because the skin is more irritated near the margins of the ringworm infection it is also a little swollen there, so the affected areas look like a small worm that has the sha What Is Spondylolisthesis And Do You Have It?  By : David Maillie The spine has many vertabrae and spondylolisthesis is a degeneration of a articulating (exterior) part of the vertabrae that reduces its integrity, strength, support and flexibility. The articulating part that is affected is in the rear of the vertabrae and tends to be located in L5 or L4 of the lumbar (lower back). It can range from a rating of 1-5, 5 being the most severe and 1 the least. Spondylolisthesis affects athletes in sports that require a wide range of movement ... What is Sleep Apnea?  By : Scott Fromherz Are you feeling sleepy all the time? Do you snore? Is your doctor having a difficult time treating your high blood pressure? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then you might have Sleep Apnea (also called Obstructive Sleep Apnea or OSA). What is Sciatica  By : Liana Mirkin Sciatica is not a specific disease, instead it is a condition characteristic of several different disease. Simply put it is a mild to intense pain in the left or right leg. Sciatica is caused by a compression of one or more of the five sets of nerve roots in the lower back. These compressions are typically caused by a disc rupture or bone spur in the lumbar spine. It causes pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms or legs. What is scabies, how can it be treated and prevented?  By : Groshan Fabiola Scabies is an infection of the skin caused by little mites that burrow inside it and cause itchy bumps to appear at the surface of the skin. It is contagious and it can easily be transmitted from one person to another by direct skin to skin contact. Those infected with scabies should be kept away from others so that they don't spread the illness. What is ringworm of the scalp and how can it be treated?  By : Groshan Fabiola Ringworm is a skin disease that is caused by a species of fungi. It can affect different areas of the skin, and if it appears on the scalp it's called ringworm of the scalp. It is much more common in children than in adults, in fact more than 90% of the cases are seen at children. What Is Parkinson Disease  By : Gray Rollins - Parkinson disease is a brain disorder that affects nearly 1.5 million Americans and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. There is no known cure but with research and medication there is hope. A British physician, Dr. James Parkinson, first described the disease in 1817. It is characterized by slowness, tremors, stiffness and a loss of balance. Only two of these symptoms need to be present, especially if they are more apparent on one side of the body over the other, for... What Is Ortho-Bionomy?  By : Ben Crabtree, LMT, CNMT Have you been experiencing pain? Maybe you‘ve got some low back pain, neck pain, or hip pain? How about chronic tension in muscles and joints? Would you like to be able to bend over to put on socks or shoes? Do you want to feel good again? If so, you might be ready to try a type of therapeutic bodywork called Ortho-Bionomy. What is Oral & Genital Herpes?  By : Daisy Bone An informative article on oral and genital herpes explaining the symptoms along with prevention tips to reduce the frequency and pain of herpes. What is multiple sclerosis and how can we fight against it  By : Groshan Fabiola Mutiple sclerosis is a chronic illness of the central nervous system which has effects on the body's defense system. What is leukemia, and what are its types and its treatment  By : Groshan Fabiola Leukemia is a malignant cancer that first affects the organs that produce blood and blood cells,like the lymph and the bone marrow. These organs loose control over the number and quality of white blood cells (also known as leukocytes) that they produce, so the blood gets saturated with with abnormal white blood cells that can't fulfill their initial role of protecting the body against viruses and bacteria. What Is It All About With The Bird Flu?  By : Michael Colucci This article discussses the general threat of bird flu. How scary it would be to face in our current time. Are we ready or are we not? What is in Your Drinking Water?  By : CarolynSue Bottled water is the norm today. It is a multi-billion dollar industry. In addition, the plastic bottles, and packaging are adding excessive materials to a already stressed landfills. In addition, how safe is the $1 per bottle of water? There are other options. What Is Hypertrichosis? Human Werewolf Syndrome Explained  By : Cinneide Hypertrichosis is a medical condition that causes excessive growth of hair in areas where hair does not normally grow. What is Hernia and What are its Most Common Forms?  By : Groshan Fabiola Hernia is a disease that which people have been suffering of for thousands of years, so because it's very common and widespread you won't find any news or too many discussions about it. But it can appear at everyone, nobody is immune at hernia, so it's best to know all you need to about it and it's treatment. Not everyone knows that there are a few different types of hernia that have different symptoms and treatment. Fortunately hernia treatment has changed. Some time ago hernia surgery was painful and it required a lot of recovery time, but now surgical tehniques have improved and surgery is no longer painful and the patient recovers in short time and can return to his/her normal life. What is gout and how can it be treated?  By : Groshan Fabiola Gout is just one of the many forms of arthritis, an affection of the joints that can be found in millions of people. Gout is the most encountered type of arthritis, and it manifests as an attack that usually appears during the night. The joint that is affected by the gout attack is the one that can be found in one of the big toes in most cases, (the big toe's ball) but gout can affect one of the joints from the ankles too. If gout is left untreated then the attacks start to appear more and more What Is Equipoise Steroid?  By : Mark Henry Equipoise is the popular brand name for the veterinary injectable steroid boldenone undecylenate. It is a derivative of testosterone, which exhibits strong anabolic and moderately androgenic properties... What is effective Cellulite Treatment?  By : ian henman Tired of dealing with that nasty cellulite? There has to be an effective cellulite treatment that won't take up a ton of time or break the bank. What Is Chicken Pox?  By : Frank Go - This is a question that many parents need to know the answer of. What is chicken pox? It is something that is life threatening to your child? How do you know what to do when you think your child may have chicken pox? The questions can be numerous because all good parents want to protect their children from harm. Chicken pox is a common, but very contagious disease. Usually this disease effects children, but adult cases do happen and are then known as shingles. So, what is ... What Is Cellulite?  By : Troy Porter Cellulite is a common condition for many women. There is also much misinformation out there about exactly what it is and how it can be treated. What Is Botox  By : Maria Llorente - What is Botox? Botox is a trade name for botulinum toxin A. In this way, Botox is related to botulism. Botulism is a form of food poisoning. Botulinum toxin A is one of the neurotoxins (a neurotoxin is a toxin that acts specifically on nervous tissue) produced by Clostridium botulinum. The most serious symptom of botulism is paralysis, which in some cases has proven to be fatal. The botulinum toxins (there are seven -- types are A through G) attach themselves to nerve e... What is Autism and how can it be discovered and treated  By : Groshan Fabiola Autism is a general term that is used to cover a number of disorders known as Autism Spectrum disorders. These disorders affect the ones that have them in their interaction and communication with others. Autism was discovered in 1943, but there were very few cases back then. The number of people that suffer from autism greatly increased since it was first discovered, and so did the doctors' and the media's attention on the illness. What is Attention Deficit Disorder - ADD?  By : Steve Gee A friend of mine at work has a grandson diagnosed with child attention deficit disorder. When I talked to her about it, I wondered how you could tell whether it was ADD or 'just difficult or slow'. It is particularly difficult to tell with boys up to the age of about 16. Where do you draw the line? My grandmother was a primary school Head teacher for many years and she used to say that boys did not develop intellectually as quickly as girls... What Is Asthma?  By : Gray Rollins - 20 million people in the United Stated have asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that makes it impossible for them to take breathing for granted. Our lungs are filled with hollow tube like passages that resemble the branches on a tree. These passages gradually become smaller and smaller ending in tiny pockets where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged. For those with asthma, swelling in the hollow tubes that fill the lungs makes breathing difficult and uncomfortable. T... What Is Anxiety And How To Treat It  By : Frank Hague - There are several subgroups of Anxiety Disorders, with different causes and treatement. Anxiety disorders are a serious social and financial concern to American business, since they cost the country more than $42 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity, according to "The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders," a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. More than $22.84 billion is spent on healthcare services, as those with anxiety disorders... What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?  By : Gray Rollins - Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that robs individuals of their memories, ability to recognize their loved ones or even to complete simple tasks for themselves, but there are treatments available to help slow the course of Alzheimer’s disease and researchers are working hard to find a cure. Alzheimer’s disease is considered a condition of the elderly affecting mostly those over the age of 65. While there are so called early onset cases that occur in younger adults they... What Is ADD?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins - Attention Deficit Disorder, commonly referred to as ADD, is sometimes thought to be an epidemic among today’s children. Actually only occurring in 3% to 5% of children, ADD can be a difficult disorder for children and parents to deal with. For years, physicians and specialists have been unable to supply an exact cause of ADD – only that it is a disorder that is represented by symptoms of inattention, impulsive behavior, and sometimes hyperactivity. However, in the last few... What is acid reflux and how is it treated?  By : Groshan Fabiola The stomach is the organ that digest the food you eat. The digestion process uses acids to decompose the food into proteins and aminoacids. These acids are very strong, but the inner stomach walls are protected by a membrane that keeps the acids from destroying it. What Is A Yeast Infection And What Are The Causes?  By : Kathryn Whittaker A yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast of the species Candida. It is also referred to as candidiasis, which mostly infects women. It causes vaginal infections and some common mouth infections especially to people who have poor immune system and those who have been taking antibiotics. A person becomes increasingly susceptible to yeast infection if they take large amount of antibiotics, have undergone organ transplants, has AIDS infection or artificial joints. ... What is a Podiatrist?  By : irudi When you are having trouble with your feet or any part associated with the foot, you may find it to be necessary to see a Podiatrist to help assist you. A Podiatrist is a specialist that deals in foot care and has extensive training in this area. What Is A Migraine?  By : James Mahony - This article was written to answer some of their frequently asked questions and address common issues of interest. And like them, I hope you'll find this information helpful too. We’ve all heard the term before, but what exactly is a migraine headache? And how does it differ from other types of headaches? One way to tell it’s a migraine is by the length of time it lasts. A migraine isn’t going to go away in a half-hour. Unless you are very, very, very lucky. Chances are... What Increases & Decreases Good & Bad Cholesterol?  By : Linda Giles An informative article discussing factors which play a significant role in increasing good cholesterol and lowering bad cholesterol. What Good Can Be Found in Bacteria?  By : Hector Milla Acidophilus is also known as Lactobacillus Acidophilus. It is the good bacteria. This is one of the probiotics normally found in the human intestines. They are essential in antibiotic therapy. There are studies that show the function of the good bacteria as an immunity enhancer. It is essential in the maintenance of normal level and consistency of other bacteria in the body. It is normally found in the gastrointestinal tract and vagina. They are used in treating several health problems and illnesses. What Ginkgo Can Help To Prevent Heart Disease?  By : Ng Peng Hock Ginkgo has become one of the well-researched herbs in the world, and can also be used to prevent and overcome problems related to heart disease. What exactly is peptic ulcer and what causes it?  By : Groshan Fabiola Ulcer is a very common and known disease that each one of us has heard of. But what many don't know is what are the true causes of the ulcer disease. Until some time ago everybody believed that ulcer is caused by hot and spicy food and also by stress at work. In fact, a bacteria is responsible for ulcer and it can affect people no matter what age or sex they are. What Everyone Needs to Know about High Blood Pressure  By : Stephen Holt High blood pressure - or "hypertension" - is a major public health problem that affects up to 1 in 4 Americans. Here's what you need to know about what causes high blood pressure and what you can do to lower your blood pressure. What do You Know About Hemorrhoids?  By : irudi Hemorrhoids are masses or clumps of tissue within the anal canal that are made up off blood vessels and supporting tissue, which is made up of muscle and elastic fibers. What do the French know to help your heart?  By : Dennis Links Does red wine protect against heart disease? Maybe. Many studies investigated the benefits of red wine suggested that moderate amount of red wine (one drink a day for women and two drinks a day for men) lowers the risk of heart attack for people in middle age by 30 to 50 percent. What Changes One Should Do In The Lifestyle to Cure Diverticulitis  By : Jessica Thomson What Changes One Should Do In The Lifestyle to Cure Diverticulitis What Causes Osteoporosis?  By : Gray Rollins - According to the U.S. News & World Report Health Center, “Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. Literally meaning ‘porous bone,’ it results in an increased loss of bone mass and strength.” Osteoporosis debilitates millions of people every year, but there is good news – prevention is possible! The skeletal structure of the body provides support for our muscles and protection for our vital organs; our bones are also a storehouse of... What Causes Asthma?  By : Gray Rollins - Asthma is chronic disease that is hallmarked by the inflammation of the bronchial or breathing tubes, in the lungs. While there is no known specific cause for the condition, many of its triggers are well known and avoidable; and those that can’t be avoided can be well managed. 15 million adults and 5 million children in the United Stated have asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that can cause early morning or late night coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, fatigue, anxie... What Causes ADD?  By : Sarah K. Jenkins - Many of the parents, as well as the children affected by Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), have been left wondering what causes this frustrating and complicated disorder. Unfortunately, there is not a simple answer to this question. There has been much debate over the last few years as to the causes of ADD; some have argued parental shortcomings, food allergies, or neurological defects to be the cause. When it really comes down to it, no one knows for sure what causes ADD.... [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]»	Authors Sign Up for a free account. Submit your articles. Publishers Category RSS feeds. Resources Accredited Home Schools Article Directory More Resources

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