Health Articles

Health | By Thomas Pretty @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:39 PM

The growth of alternative medicine over the past few decades has been rapid and the number of alternative medicine practitioners grows by the day. With thousands of private complementary health practitioners and an increase in GPs offering alternative therapies there is no doubting its popularity and continued movement toward professional healthcare validation. However the question about alternative medicine remains - does it work? Acupuncture, reflexology and therapeutic touch are now non-conve... more...

Health | By Peter rodrick @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:39 PM

Sunburn is due to excessive exposure to the suns ultra-violet ( UV ) rays. The suns ultra-violet rays are the ones responsible when we have a sunburn. There are two types of ultra-violet rays, ultra-violet A ( UVA ) and ultra-violet B ( UVB ). Both are very strong and harmful to the skin. UVB rays attack the skins outer layers, while UVA are rays that attack the underlying layers. The causes of sunburn are overexposure to the sun, tanning lamps, outdoor activities, excessive intake of bir... more...

Health | By Ryan Moxie @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:46 PM

What is acid reflux and why does it hurt so badly? You might be asking this question if you suffer from heartburn or other symptoms of acid reflux. Acid reflux is sometimes referred to as GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). The symptoms of acid reflux can be confused with gas or even a heart attack. The symptoms can be mild to quite painful, and sometimes difficult to recognize. Acid reflux is not gas. Gas, when it feels like it is in the chest, is actually excess air that has ... more...

Health | By J Edmond Souaid @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in USA. According to the National Cancer Institute About one million Americans develop skin cancer each year. The sun UV radiation provide all the necessary elements to damage your skin and eventually cause skin cancer. There are many types of skin cancer: - Melanoma skin cancer that forms in skin cells that make pigment; - Basal cell skin cancer that forms in small, round cells in the base of the outer layer of skin; - Squamou... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 12:42 PM

Can you imagine life without insomnia? Try, if you will, to picture what it would feel like if you were to consistently stay in your bed throughout the entire night. Think how much energy your body would conserve if you did not wake up to use the bathroom every hour, or toss and turn with the pillows every few minutes, or be able to sleep through a thunderstorm. Ponder how great it could be to not be ripped from your sleep by every single noise you hear, or to just stare up at the dark ceilin... more...

Health | By Dan Brown @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 5:04 AM

Do you know your pH level? If not, you should! Here's why... When acid and alkaline are out of balance within the body, the body is more susceptible to disease. In order to maintain good health, our pH level ought to be a little above 7 on the scale, which runs from 0 to 14. The letters "pH" stands for Potential of Hydrogen, and refers to the measure of the body's acid/alkaline balance. On the pH scale, 0 is completely acidic and 14 is completely alkaline. more...

Health | By Ron Subs @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 4:20 AM

Dental fear is the term often used to describe the feeling that overcomes many of us when its time to visit the dentist. This fear is strong enough to keep people from postponing the care they need for years. There are two main reasons that people fear the dentist: Fear of pain Fear of feeling guilty for postponing the visit for so long The fear of pain is the most obvious and most common reason that people put off visiting the dentist. Even the most routine procedures can be... more...

Health | By Catherine Harvey @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:54 AM

There are lots of ways to look after our eyesight. Maintaining a healthy diet and wearing sunglasses are a good start. Regular eye checks are also essential to make sure our eyesight is corrected when necessary and also to pick up any of a number of ailments that our optician is privy to. For those who need their vision correcting, trends have come on a long way in the last few years. From those ugly national health cheapies that we were subject to a few years ago, we now have the endless... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 1:02 AM

Osteoarthritis, the most common type of joint inflammation, can be caused by several factors. Some people inherit defective cartilage or are born with abnormalities of the spine that place more stress and weight on one of their joints, causing back pain and spine inflammation. Others have gained weight and developed the disease as a result of the increased pressure. Knee and hip osteoarthritis are especially prevalent in overweight individuals. Injuries contribute to the development of t... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 8:17 PM

In May 2008, a six-year long battle for many asbestosis mesothelioma victims ended, as a legislative bill was finally introduced to Congress. The legislation, known as H.R. 3339, issued a proposal to ban the use of all asbestos and increase federal funding for research of treatments to fight against asbestos-related illnesses or conditions. The bill was introduced on August 2, 2007 and was part of a six-year process for 54 co-sponsors of the bill, which will go on to the Committee on Ene... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 8:08 PM

Victims suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or TBI caused by a stroke-induced brain injury were recently introduced to new technology enabling improvements of motor and physical skills among victims. Several companies have made advances in technology allowing victims to learn to reuse limbs paralyzed by TBI and stroke-induced TBI as well as to assist in stimulating nerves and muscles. According to Bioness, manufacturers of the technology units known as NESS, the wearable technolog... more...

Health | By Debra Gropp @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 7:27 PM

What exactly is binge eating disorder? It is defined as consuming large quantities of food within a very short period of time until the person feels uncomfortably full and/or sick. It is similar to bulimia except there is no form of purging involved following a binge episode. Those who suffer from binge eating disorder usually feel out of control during an episode followed by guilt and shame afterwards. Most people who experience these binges use food as a way to numb themselves in order ... more...

Health | By Helen Hecker @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 6:58 PM

If you're thinking about getting lap band surgery after trying and failing to lose weight for any reason, one of your first considerations will be to find out how much it will cost? Prices vary and this article will give you an idea of what the costs will be for this adjustable gastric banding surgery and what additional or associated costs to consider also. The cost of lap band surgery depends first of all on whether you plan to have it done in the United States or whether you plan ... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 2:33 PM

Sometimes, a lupus flare-up comes suddenly and without warning. You may see a butterfly rash over the bridge of your nose and swelling, or you may experience headaches, dizziness, a fever and pain in various locations. According to the Lupus Foundation, there are some things that you can do to prevent a flare-up. Always take your prescribed medication, never miss a doctor's appointment (even if you feel fine), avoid sulfonomide drugs (typically used to treat bronchitis or urinary tr... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 12:44 PM

The diet drugs Fen-Phen (fenfluramine and phentermine), Pondimin (fenfluramine), and Redux (dexfenfluramine) aid in weight loss by altering the serotonin levels in the brain to suppress feelings of hunger. During the 1990s, doctors began to prescribe these drugs in combination to increase the weight loss effect. Studies have demonstrated serious potential health risks associated with the use of these drugs. These findings were so serious that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) withdr... more...

Health | By Scott Goodman @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:54 AM

Massage therapy is becoming a very popular field, to which many people are entering into. Not only is it enjoyable to meet different people and know that you are helping to make them feel better, but as well it is a very financially rewarding career. If you want to become a massage therapist, one of the first massages you are going to need to learn is how to deep tissue massage. The deep tissue massage is one of the most popular and commonly performed types of massage, and so learning how... more...

Health | By Scott Goodman @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:48 AM

One of the most important types of massage to learn about is the deep tissue sports massage. This is a massage technique that is commonly used in sports and which helps the athletes to stay limber and flexible and help prevent injury. Deep tissue sports massage is a very special form of massage, one that is typically used before, during and after athletic events, and the purpose of this massage is to prepare the athlete for peak performance. Deep tissue sports massage does this by drainin... more...

Health | By Ray Toofan @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:35 AM

One of the main causes of illness in the workforce today is known as sick building syndrome and it is responsible for thousands of days off work sick each year. Sick building syndrome is not a problem that is just confined to the United States, it is beginning to be recognized all over the world as more and more people are feeling the effects of being in a poorly ventilated building. Some of the symptoms of sick building syndrome are: indoor allergies, itchy eyes and nose, runny nose, sor... more...

Health | By Alan Densky @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:30 AM

As many as one-fourth of all children cope with the painful embarrassment of facial tics. This condition can best be explained as a repeatedly occurring spasm that affects the muscles of both the eyes and the face. The true cause is frequently unclear, but research indicates a strong link between stressful events and an increase in the evidence of symptoms. Another possible cause of tics is a deficit in essential vitamins or minerals, such as magnesium. Some types of facial tics are manif... more...

Health | By Alan Densky @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 11:16 AM

Sleep disturbances are a common symptom of stress and depression. Whether you have a hard time falling asleep, or you fall asleep promptly and then awaken later and are unable to fall back to sleep, you have a sleep disturbance. THERE ARE FOUR TYPES OF INSOMNIA PSYCHO-REACTIVE INSOMNIA: Psycho-reactive Insomnia is generally caused by tension. It is generally worry that is keeping the person awake. In addition, they may begin to worry about getting to sleep because they have to awa... more...