Health Articles

Health | By Scott Goodman @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 2:02 AM

Rheumatoid arthritis treatment comes in many ways. Aside from the medications and the surgeries for arthritis, there are several other therapies which help a lot in the cure of arthritis. To name a few are: hydrotherapy, massage therapy, paraffin dip, and a number of exercises. With the use of these treatments, a patient will be relieved not only of the pain but the inflammation of the joints as well. If these are done continuously, the ill person will be able to go back to his normal way of liv... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Wednesday, 16th July 2008 @ 12:55 AM

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have OCD, you have repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. You do the same thing over and over again to try to make the thoughts go away. Those repeated actions are called compulsions. Obsessions seen in OCD vary widely from person to person. Some examples of common OCD obsessions are: ~ exaggerated fears of contamination/germs from contact with people or everyday items ~ nagging doubts about hav... more...

Health | By David Wilson @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 9:40 PM

So, you're looking into getting lasik eye surgery? If so, you're making a very popular choice these days. More and more people every day are getting their vision corrected with the help of lasik surgery. However, even though lasik is a very well tested procedure, its not without its risks. Fortunately, these risks can be reduced if you take the right steps before going into the surgery. The most important factor in having a successful lasik operation is making sure that yo... more...

Health | By Sean Donahoe @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 7:07 PM

Stress can be a good thing, honestly... Do I have your attention? Does that statement sound contrary to everything you have ever heard about stress? Well, too much of anything is bad for the health and a small amount of stress is actually good, as it could actually help you function at your best. However, as we all know, too much stress can take a serious physical toll as well as a mental toll on your body. As with many things in life we need everything in moderation and this is especially so fo... more...

Health | By Ranju Kumar @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 5:11 PM

There are many different types of records that you will find to be extremely beneficial throughout your lifetime. These records include those that are related to your personal health, online records, wills, insurance records, property records, and even those that are related to educating patients such as drug interactions. Here, I will describe some of the records that I have mentioned here. This way, you may gain an effective understanding of what they are, and how they will apply to various si... more...

Health | By Malcolm Blake @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 5:00 PM

The general aim for our purposes muscular exercise may be considered from three viewpoints: 1. In relation to its use as a definite remedial measure in a few pathologic conditions. 2. In relation to the development of the individual in structure and function. 3. In relation to general somatic vigor. Somatic vigor is the essence of that power of resistance which the organism shows to the invasion of disease. It is well known that the power of resistance varies much in the ... more...

Health | By Daniel Millions @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 4:31 PM

Many of us have gotten ourselves in the situation where we'd love to drop ten or fifteen pounds quickly for a special event. Perhaps you have a family wedding coming up in six weeks and you really want to look your best. Alternatively, your son is graduating from college at the end of the month. When you have thirty to forty days you may not be able to perform a miracle, but you certainly can improve the way you look. Follow these tips and you can truly look your best for that special event... more...

Health | By Johnathan Marx @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 4:07 PM

The most common tooth problem for many is discoloration. The enamel on teeth, which provides protection against damage from chewing or acids (i.e. sugar), is naturally white. But over the years, as enamel wears down, the core material of teeth "called dentin" begins to show. Dentin is yellow in color. As the enamel wears down, cracks in it begin to fill with debris, causing a dull, yellowish appearance. There are two types of tooth stains: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic stain... more...

Health | By Ron Subs @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 2:31 PM

Meth or Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive illegal drug. Also known as crank, speed, and crystal meth, Meth affects the central nervous system. Meth is a man made substance that is often produced in home and clandestine laboratories. It can be made into powder or pills, which can be swallowed, snorted, smoked or injected. Meth is extremely dangerous, not only to the user, but also to the people around them. In the past, users would get meth that was brought in from other countries.... more...

Health | By Scott Salter @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:31 PM

The doctor-patient relationship is largely one of faith. As patients, we by-and-large accept the recommendations of our doctors whilst having absolutely no knowledge of the science behind the medicines they're prescribing or the training behind the surgical procedures that they might be about to perform. Nonetheless, our health, or indeed our life is our greatest asset so it is sometimes prudent to do a little background checking of a doctor before we entrust him or her with such an asset. ... more...

Health | By Scott Salter @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Most doctors tend to place their residency and medical school diplomas on their office walls for all to see because it necessary that their patients feel that they have come to a reliable doctor and are in the safe hands of an experienced health professional. Though these diplomas are definite signs of accomplishment for physicians and health practitioners, they don't necessarily guarantee quality. In order to provide this guarantee, a stringent, although not federally required, legal proce... more...

Health | By Sheila Guilloton @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 6:18 AM

Dental Discount Plans have become increasing popular. You will see ads for them everywhere. But there are differences between the plans and you need to understand these differences before you buy one for yourself and your family. The first and most important thing to know is that a dental plan is not dental insurance. A dental plan is a fee-for-service plan. You will pay for the services you receive from a dentist. However, you will pay a discounted fee for that service. You may not... more...

Health | By Ryan Moxie @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 1:04 AM

More than 1/3 of people who visit their doctor with complaints of chronic cough are diagnosed with acid reflux. Even people with no other signs of acid reflux, like heartburn, can experience acid reflux cough. Many people aren't even aware this is possible so it often goes untreated. Fluids are produced in the stomach to digest the foods you eat. Sometimes these fluids can back up into your esophagus. When this happens, you are experiencing acid reflux. Typically acid reflux wil... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Tuesday, 15th July 2008 @ 12:58 AM

Fear and anxiety are part of life. You may feel anxious before you take a test or walk down a dark street. This kind of anxiety is useful - it can make you more alert or careful. It usually ends soon after you are out of the situation that caused it. But for millions of people in the United States, the anxiety does not go away, and gets worse over time. They may have chest pains or nightmares. They may even be afraid to leave home. These people have anxiety disorders. Panic disorder is an... more...

Health | By Catherine Harvey @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 10:07 PM

There are many reasons that people take up smoking but whatever they are, there comes a point in most smokers lives when they would like to quit. Many people will try, fail and try again throughout their lives and there is no doubt that the biggest obstacle is will power. That is no weakness. This will power is needed to overcome a chemical addiction and, smokers claim, is one of the hardest things to achieve. When people attempt to diet and there are certain things that that try to avoid... more...

Health | By Scott Salter @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 8:06 PM

Decisions in respect to our health are some of the biggest decisions that we will ever make. It is prudent therefore, whenever dealing with a doctor or some other medical practitioner to first do a background check on his her competency and experience. The problem of course, is that very few people actually know where to start looking for this information. This article deals with how one can check their doctors credentials. Information pertaining to your doctor's qualifications, expe... more...

Health | By Jordan McPelt @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 7:42 PM

There are various diet and exercise programs that have come about in the past. This is because concerns have risen that some diseases and physical problems are associated with the kind of diet one is involved in. Most of these programs are now in big demand in the market today. There were not as many options in the past for exercises and dieting as there are now and people nowadays are exposed to a variety of options to choose from. Apart from physical exercises there are other mental ways to tr... more...

Health | By Thomas Pretty @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 7:37 PM

Hair replacement treatments are becoming increasingly popular with those suffering from baldness. Hair loss has a variety of reasons behind it, the myths that state wearing a cap, or washing your hair too much will cause loss are simply untrue. Hair loss occurs due to aging and a change in hormones, predominantly it is caused by genetic reasons although the myth that is comes from the mother's father is once again, untrue. Most experts understand that the earlier the loss of hair begins, th... more...

Health | By Cindy Heller @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 7:34 PM

Cellulite is regrettably a fact of life for most of the human population. As a result, reducing cellulite is big business. There are many marketing firms, manufacturing plants and pharmaceutical companies all focused on the one result, reducing cellulite. Billions and billions of dollars are being spent every year in the effort to kill this unsightly monster. What a shame that this money and this focus could not be translated into more positive efforts for fixing a true medical condition... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 7:07 PM

Aprotinin, known also as Trasylol by its manufacturer Bayer, is an intravenously administered medication used to reduce bleeding during complex surgical procedures, mainly in heart and liver surgeries. The major benefit of the drug during such delicate surgeries is the slowing down of fibrinolysis the process that leads to the breakdown of blood clots. It decreases the need for blood transfusions during surgery, as well as preventing major organ damage by preventing a drop in blood pressure. <... more...