Tess August 19th, 2008
Did you know that people go for medical treatment for Headaches more than for any other reason? Almost everyone will have a Headache at least once. Most Headaches occur for no obvious reason at all. Some may occur because of an underlying and undiagnosed medical problem. This can include a tumor, or an aneurysm, or one of several other diseases.
Tess August 18th, 2008
The word drug is derived from druug, Swedish for ‘dried plants’. A large proportion of the early conventional medicines and drugs that were discovered, originated from plants.
Aspirin was originally developed after isolating acetysalicyclic acid from a plant known as meadowsweet (Latin: Spiraea). Quinine has its origins in cinchona, medicinal bark of the cinchona tree. Morphine and codeine have their roots in poppy plant.
However, there are certain aspects that differentiate conventional drugs from herbal remedies and homeopathic remedies, as well. These are:
Tess August 10th, 2008
According to WebMD, a trusted medical website, there are approximately 58 million people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, also commonly known as IBS. If you are one of those individuals or if you suspect that you may be, you may be plagued with cramping, bloating, constipation, and belly pain.
Tess August 7th, 2008
Most celebrities are like you and me regarding a healthy hatred of dieting. They would rather eat healthy, and then deprive themselves of the foods they love to eat. Knowing what to eat is almost as important as knowing when to eat it.
Everyone gets hungry during the day, so keeping a bowl of fruit on your table or desk can be a healthy way to satisfy a sweet tooth. Another great snack is a handful of dry-roasted nuts.
Tess June 20th, 2008
Metabolism is a set of organic processes that allows growth, reproduction and maintenance of bodily structures in all organisms, including humans. It is necessary for maintaining life. Part of what you eat is converted to energy (measured in calories), which is expended for performing body functions.
Even as you sleep, body functions like respiration, blood circulation and maintenance of body temperature must go on. The rate at which these organic processes are performed while you rest or are inactive is known as the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
Tess June 17th, 2008
Herbs have a long history that backs their potential effectiveness. Long before modern medical science came to the scene, herbs and nature’s remedies were the mainstays of treating disease.
Today there are hundreds of online sites that offer herbal cures for mental and physiological disorders. Some of them are genuine and rendering yeoman service to the concept of traditional therapies and treatment modalities while bringing the benefits of traditional medicine to people across the world. However, there are others who simply want to latch on to the latest fad to make a quick buck.
Tess June 15th, 2008
Self-discipline is a skill that most autistic children have trouble acquiring. This includes not only inappropriate outbursts, but also habits that can be potentially dangerous, such as being aggressive towards others or causing harm to themselves, such as banging their heads off walls.
To prevent these and other behaviors, one technique parents and educators can use to control autistic tendencies is self-management. Giving the child power over him- or herself is often the key to keeping control over violent situations and may be a positive step towards learning other behaviors as well.
Tess June 12th, 2008
Cigarette smoking has been identified as the number one preventable cause of morbidity and premature mortality worldwide. Smoking is responsible for approximately one in five deaths in the United States. From 1997 to 2001, smoking killed an estimated 438,000 people in the United States each year.
This includes an estimated 259,494 male and 178,404 female deaths annually. Among adults, the three leading specific causes of smoking attributable deaths were from lung cancer (123,836), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (90,582) and ischemic heart disease (86,801).
Tess June 11th, 2008
Although the cause of Psoriasis is not entirely understood, scientists have suggested that it may be caused by a malfunctioning immune system. The affects of the disease is mainly thought of as a skin condition but it does affect joints too.
Psoriatic arthritis is the type of Psoriasis where the joints are swollen, painful and stiff very similar to arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis can be serious, causing bone loss as well as deformed joints. A statistic from the National Psoriasis foundation put an estimate of about 10% - 30% on the number of people with Psoriasis who also have psoriatic arthritis.
Tess June 4th, 2008
Great technological successes and access to all comforts at a click or a phone call has put the Western society in a position which is the envy of the underdeveloped world. However, there is a flip side to it also.
Modern day lifestyles that are more inclined towards materialistic gains have led to a situation where spirituality, diet and health are ignored at the cost of making it ‘big’ in life. What we fail to realize at times is that comforts and facilities are relevant and pleasurable only if we are in good health and are able to enjoy them.
