 Category: General Health
Category: Health and Fitness >> General Health<< previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 next page >> by -- --  [ 2008-05-30 ] Whether you get your vitamin A from plants, animals or supplements, it's an important factor for preventing 'night blindness.' by -- --  [ 2008-05-30 ] Garlic is famous in folklore for everything from warding off vampires to curing the common cold. Now science is starting to catch up by identifying the rich content of vitamins and trace minerals it contains. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] Complete dentures are called "conventional" or "immediate" according to when they are made and when they are inserted into the mouth. Immediate dentures are inserted immediately after the removal of the remaining teeth. To make this possible, the dentist takes measurements and makes the models of the patient's jaws during a preliminary visit.
by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] The shoulder joint is the body's most mobile joint. It can turn in many directions. But, this advantage also makes the shoulder an easy joint to dislocate. A partial dislocation (subluxation) means the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is partially out of the socket (glenoid). A complete dislocation means it is all the way out of the socket. Both partial and complete dislocation cause pain and unsteadiness in the shoulder. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] Dissociative disorder is a disturbance in which the patient's primary symptom is a sense of detachment from the self. Depersonalization as a symptom (not as a disorder) is quite common in college-age populations. It is often associated with sleep deprivation or "recreational" drug use. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] Food poisoning usually begins suddenly with a feeling of nausea and abdominal cramps, followed by vomiting, diarrhea, and weakness. Rectal burning may be intense, and the stools may contain blood and mucus. All of this loss of fluid from the bowel may result in severe dehydration and shock. There is pain in the abdomen, with some distension, especially in the lower area. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] A pile is often feared as the tumour of the anus. Actually, a pile is not tumourous and not dangerous. It is a simple enlarged / engorged blood vessel(s) of the anus. It is also called hemorrhoids in medical terminology. It is the dilatation (varicosity) of the haemorrhoidal plexus (veins of anus). It appears as bluish or purple colored swellings due to stagnated blood. Piles may cause symptoms like bleeding, itching, pain and lump feeling in the anus. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] A recent analysis of data indicates that vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of childhood blindness. It was estimated that 70% of the 500,000 children who become blind annually do so because of xerophthalmia. This corresponds to a prevalence of roughly 1 million in view of the high mortality among affected children. by Corwin Brown  [ 2008-05-30 ] Bone spur is a term used to describe a condition that characterizes the growth of an extra bone on the normal bone. In medical terms, it is known as osteophytes. Bone spur usually takes place on the joints of the spine, feet, shoulders, hips, hands and knees. It is not painful but sometimes causes pain when it rubs against other bones around it.
by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] To better understand the disease of glaucoma, we do well to think about how the eye is structured in the first place. Behind the actual eyeball that we can see is a series of nerves that translate the light we take in through the eye into electrical impulses that then travel to the brain. The brain descrambles these impulses and reads them as sight. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] Gout is a disease in which there is a buildup of uric acid, formed into crystals, which get deposited in the cartilage of joints or tendons, and even surrounding tissue. This causes these areas of the body to become inflamed and swollen, as with other forms of arthritis. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] Having a healthy immune system is very important for people today, as getting sick means not just being uncomfortable and inconvenienced; it can also mean missing work, passing the sickness on to others, and doctor's visits and medicines that put quite a dent in the budget. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] Many women think that they have an idea of what to expect when they begin experiencing menopause, and while there is a standard list of common symptoms and conditions, in truth each woman has an entirely different experience than the next. Some have extreme symptoms while others report that they rarely if ever experience this. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] Yes, they have been the butt of many jokes (no pun intended) but there is really nothing funny or amusing about hemorrhoids, at least not for those who suffer from them. And believe it or not, many people suffer from this problem at one time or another in their lives. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] There's really no pain that can be compared to consistent and chronic headaches. Whether they're technically migraines or just dull aches that are the result of sinus problems or something else, they can be not just painful but blinding, nauseating, and even virtually crippling. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] It's unfortunate that there are still quite a few misconceptions today about the disease of epilepsy and its many forms. While many have a basic knowledge of the disease as being a seizure disorder, this is usually where their knowledge ends. A true understanding of this condition, and of what it means for the patient, is often lacking. by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] One of the most controversial and widely misunderstood conditions today has to be fibromyalgia. Those who suffer from it know that it's painful and nearly debilitating, while there are some even in the healthcare industry that claim that it doesn't even exist. What is this condition and what can you do about it if you believe that you have it? by -- --  [ 2008-05-29 ] A deficiency of alpha lipoic acid has been linked to cancer, diabetes and heart disease, but it can also improve your energy and help fight disease and inflammation caused by free radicals. by -- --  [ 2008-05-29 ] Evening primrose oil is not your only source of omega-3s, but it might be the safest and most accessible. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-05-29 ] Vaporizer offers extraordinary health benefits and salutary experience to its users. This is one of the reasons why vaporizer is getting so popular among smoke addicts. by Richard Bean  [ 2008-05-29 ] Vaporizer and health are not the two contradictory words, they are complementary ones instead. A random look at them may mislead anyone into thinking that vaporizer and health can not go hand in hand with each other. But the reality is altogether different. It is unbelievable! by Richard Bean  [ 2008-05-29 ] It is a wonderful device designed particularly for smoking substance or herbs without giving out any kind of damaging carcinogens which is caused by combusting the herb by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Complete dentures are called "conventional" or "immediate" according to when they are made and when they are inserted into the mouth. Immediate dentures are inserted immediately after the removal of the remaining teeth. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] The shoulder joint is the body's most mobile joint. It can turn in many directions. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Dissociative disorder is a disturbance in which the patient's primary symptom is a sense of detachment from the self. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
The shoulder joint is the body's most mobile joint. It can turn in many directions. But, this advantage also makes the shoulder an easy joint to dislocate. A partial dislocation (subluxation) means the head of the upper arm bone (humerus) is partially out of the socket (glenoid) by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Delusional disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis denoting a psychotic mental illness that involves holding one or more non-bizarre delusion. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Dissociative disorder is a disturbance in which the patient's primary symptom is a sense of detachment from the self. Depersonalization as a symptom (not as a disorder) is quite common in college-age populations by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] The dissociative aspect is thought to be a coping mechanism -- the person literally dissociates himself from a situation or experience too traumatic. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Delusional disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis denoting a psychotic mental illness that involves holding one or more non-bizarre delusions in the absence of any other significant psychopathology (signs or symptoms of mental illness) by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Dissociative disorders are so-called because they are marked by a dissociation from or interruption of a person's fundamental aspects of waking consciousness (such as one's personal identity, one's personal history, etc.) by Richard Bean  [ 2008-05-29 ] Vaporizers are nothing short of a miracle for all the smoke loving persons. Vaporizer provides one with oodles of health benefits and wholesome experience. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] More and more people suffer the on set of zits everyday. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Having those big (or little), dark circles under your eyes is pretty common. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Neonatal jaundice may have first been described in a Chinese textbook 1000 years ago. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Cold sores also called fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. . They are sometimes confused with impetigo, which usually develops between the nose and upper lip by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Over-the-counter lotions, creams, and suppositories may be the most effective way to fight a yeast infection. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Jaundice can develop when red blood cells break down and bilirubin is left. It is normal for some red blood cells to die every day. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Cucumber is a native plant of India and other tropical regions; it is used as a popular fresh vegetable in a variety of salads and sandwiches and is a mainstay of many of today’s lunches by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Stretch marks are deep scars, or scar tissue, that appears as stripes on the skin. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Cucumber is a native plant of India and other tropical regions; it is used as a popular fresh vegetable. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Jaundice can develop when red blood cells break down and bilirubin is left. It is normal for some red blood cells to die every day. In the womb, the mother's liver removes bilirubin for the baby, but after birth the baby's liver must remove the bilirubin by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ] Cold sores also called fever blisters. Cold sores are caused by a viral infection that attacks the skin and nervous system. by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Over-the-counter lotions, creams, and suppositories may be the most effective way to fight a yeast infection by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Neonatal jaundice may have first been described in a Chinese textbook 1000 years ago. Medical theses, essays, and textbooks from the 18th and 19th centuries contain discussions about the causes and treatment of neonatal jaundice by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Stress Exhaustion is a combination of physical and emotional exhaustion which is the result of prolonged high stress situations. Combined with lack of rest, stress exhaustion can be highly debilitating by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Having those big (or little), dark circles under your eyes is pretty common. Your eyelids and the skin directly under your eyes are particularly tender and senstive areas of your epidermis, so those dark circles under your eyes can be caused by a myriad of things, including lifestyle, diet, and hereditary disposition.
by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
Hiccups is a reflex action of the body by which the body protects itself. Hiccups are short, sharp and very sudden breaths of air which happen when our breathing muscles jerks, making us gasp by peter hutch  [ 2008-05-29 ]
More and more people suffer the on set of zits everyday. Years back, most people thought that zits are only suffered by teenagers but that is simply not true. These are some of the tips on how to get rid of zits you can try to help you on your way to wage war against zits.
by David Cowley  [ 2008-05-29 ] multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. This system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. This is different from muscular dystrophy, which is a group of diseases that actually attack the muscles themselves. |