Health Articles

Health | By Brue Baker @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 8:11 PM

You might have heard of the noni fruit before as some refer to it as morinda citrifolia, beach mulberry, or Indian mulberry. Noni comes from the islands of Hawaii and Tahiti because of the volcanic terrain and lava rich soil that is native to these islands. Noni juice has become a well known natural health supplement because of its many positive side effects. The Positive Side Effects From Noni Juice? Health experts and some doctors claim that the nutrients from the noni fruit he... more...

Health | By Beth Ibarra @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 7:04 PM

While some people are far more conscious about the things that they eat than other people, how many of them actually stop to wonder how the food they eat affects their digestive system? An unfortunate number of people do not consider this at all, and so, once they become middle aged, it becomes necessary to start thinking about the various medical procedures that will be needed to show exactly how healthy their digestive system is. One of these medical procedures is the virtual co... more...

Health | By Beth Ibarra @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 6:43 PM

Something that many women, no matter what age they are, dread doing is going to the beach. It seems rather ludicrous when you think about it, especially considering that the beach is, technically, supposed to be a place where people relax. However, it is also a place for people to "strut their stuff", and when people don't have that "stuff", they feel glued to their beach chair or cover their body with layers of clothing. One of the main reasons women do this is becau... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 5:35 PM

Do you know how bad cigar smoke is to your health and to the health of other people? Cigars will leave brown gunk on your teeth and make your teeth even more yellow than cigarettes do. Cigars can be fat, thin, long, or short, and it comes in all different flavors. This stuff kills more people than anything else out there, even diseases like AIDS. It will cause you serious health problems because the risks are very high and in time, it will hit you like a brick. It can do the same to other people... more...

Health | By Jim Somchai @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 5:17 PM

After you have known that you are pregnant, you will have many things that you have some concerns over. One of the topics that are common to woman is how to take care of your health during and after delivery. What to do is the major theme for almost the next 40 weeks. You also will want to get back in shape soonest after you get a strong baby. This article will give you some tips on how to lose weight after pregnancy. 1 The first thing to do to avoid gaining too much weight during pregnan... more...

Health | By Abigail Aaronson @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 4:59 PM

While most plastic surgeons care about their patients' well being and satisfaction with their cosmetic surgery procedures, there are apparently some doctors out there who are only concerned about their own bottom line. At least that's the accusation the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) is making against several companies in the United Kingdom. The BAAPS claims that unscrupulous surgeons are creating advertisements that create unrealistic expectations for... more...

Health | By Gemma-Leigh Garner @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 2:13 PM

We all know that hearing loss happens, but how do you know whether or not you or someone you love is suffering from hearing loss? Although hearing loss shows no outward symptoms, there are several things to watch for which can help one detect hearing loss. Hearing loss is usually present when there is a history of earaches or ear infections. Stress to the ear, like ear aches & ear infections, can break down the ability and function of the ear and cause lack of hearing eventually. Another ... more...

Health | By Aydan Corkern @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 1:55 PM

Raising children is a chore with unexpected surprises that usually start from day one. Everyday is filled with new things that you might not have seen coming. It does not normally take long for parents who wish to be as responsible as they can be to realize that responsibility is a full time job that continues even when you try to get some sleep. You must protect them, educate them, support them, love them, and watch them constantly to keep themselves and other things from being hurt. Som... more...

Health | By Mike Williamson @ Sunday, 26th October 2008 @ 12:27 AM

Long work hours are usually coupled with relatively short intervals for rest. If a back without rest has a chance of revolting, then a back seated on an uncomfortable office chair while at work would have not just complain, but revolt! Long working hours on an uncomfortable computer chair can cause damage to your lower back and neck that can sometimes be permanent. This is because when one does a sedentary desk job before a PC on an ordinary mesh chair, pressure causes strain on the muscles sur... more...

Health | By Shaun Parker @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 11:40 PM

When it comes to major personal injury, a trauma to the head has to be one of the biggest. The brain is a complicated piece of machinery that we don't fully understand. It is trained from birth, receives minor injuries and repairs itself, sometimes it has even been known to repair itself after major injuries and sometimes it goes majorly wrong with no way back. Occasionally, it will go wrong without any explanation as to why. Health care for brain injuries is improving all the time yet it i... more...

Health | By Amy Nutt @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 11:09 PM

Learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, is a worthy enterprise. The technique has been known to save lives and in some cases, was the only thing standing between a victim of heart failure and certain death. That said, well meaning individuals who are interested in learning CPR could very confused as to the best place to obtain proper CPR training. Although volunteer facilities or civic organizations are okay places to learn about CPR, there is a grea... more...

Health | By Timothy Nugent @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 10:50 PM

Having the most amazing body you can imagine is possible. Of course it takes work, dedication and focus (though maybe not as much as you think), but it also requires having the right mindset and vision that what you're doing is going to get you to your goals. Think about the attitudes you currently have about bodybuilding and weight lifting. You probably think that it's really hard to get the body you want, that you'll have to spend hours at the gym every day and hundreds ... more...

Health | By Allen Wright @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 10:42 PM

Tattoo removal is a far cry from the olden days, where tattoos were generally either burned or cut off. The intent wasn't so much to make it look like the drawing was never there, but more to conceal what it was. I've seen plenty of scars from old-school tattoo removal that, in my opinion, had to look worse than the actual original tattoo itself. Luckily, times have changed, and medical technology has changed with it. Tattoo removal is much more discrete than it used to be, a... more...

Health | By Timothy Nugent @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 10:35 PM

Exercise experts these days tell us that we need to perform a variety of exercises to keep our bodies in tip-top shape. Not only do we need to work out hard enough to get and keep our hearts pumping, we also need to lift weights and do regular stretching. All of these components work together to provide different health benefits. Stretching may improve balance, making it less likely we'll fall and break a hip in old age, while cardio training keeps the heart strong and may protect a... more...

Health | By Abigail Aaronson @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 7:15 PM

Surgery is serious stuff no matter what kind it is. You wouldn't want a podiatrist performing open heart surgery on you...would you? The same can be said for cosmetic surgery. You're thinking about or maybe you've decided you want to enhance your figure with breast augmentation. Now, you need to find the right cosmetic surgeon to do the job. What's the big deal, you ask? Don't they all learn how to do the same procedures? No. Cosmetic surgeons are not created equal and y... more...

Health | By Abigail Aaronson @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 6:55 PM

Many people have heard of Botox as a wrinkle-reducing, non-invasive type of cosmetic surgery. Yet far fewer have heard that this wrinkle-banishing agent can actually be a treatment for severe migraine headaches. The company that makes Botox, Allergan, recently released a press statement, indicating that its product shows excellent potential for reducing the suffering for migraine patients. Botox as a Medical Agent After its two Phase III clinical trials, Allergan found that that among ... more...

Health | By Gregory Smyth @ Saturday, 25th October 2008 @ 4:09 PM

Depending on which country you reside in, there can be anywhere from hundreds of dollars worth of reasons to choose medical tourism, to hundreds of thousand of dollars worth of reasons. The much lower cost of surgery alongside just as qualified and professional medical staff, a more luxurious and relaxing recuperative experience, and more personal and friendly service at many international medial tourism hubs is seeing the practice become accepted worldwide. Here we look at whether treat... more...

Health | By Jerry Glynn @ Friday, 24th October 2008 @ 3:20 PM

You are ready to have lap band surgery, and you may even have a surgery date scheduled. There is still more planning to do however. Knowing what will happen during your surgery is valuable, but knowing what to expect after the surgery is just as valuable. Read on for more facts to help you prepare. After your gastric lapband surgery, you will meet with a dietician who will explain in detail the diet that you will be required to follow. This is one of the many reasons why it is so impor... more...

Health | By Gregory Smyth @ Friday, 24th October 2008 @ 3:11 PM

If you broke a bone as a child, you will remember how much of a disruption it was to your life - and that was at a time when you had little or no responsibilities, everything could be taken care of for you, and there were no bills to pay! It is a cruel fact that the risk of breaking a bone is greatest at the time you can least afford it - in your later life, due to osteoporosis. Bone cancer treatment in Thailand may get more publicity than osteoporosis, but the latter disease can have a ... more...

Health | By Beth Ibarra @ Friday, 24th October 2008 @ 1:35 PM

Let's face it, life is more stressful than ever these days. The usual pattern for a person is now to graduate high school, go to college, enter the work force, and work hard until they reach retirement. In fact, life goes by so fast that many people, aside from the occasional sunscreen and/or makeup, don't pay much attention at all to their skin. So, it should come as no surprise that damaged skin requires some sort of dermatological procedure. Skin rejuvenation is the answer a... more...