April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Hypoxemia, or low-blood oxygen, also called hypoxia, can result from illnesses, injuries or diseases. Supplemental oxygen typically corrects the problem and medication prevents susceptibility in patients with chronic conditions. Treatments for some causes of hypoxemia also warrant lobe or lung…
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Overview Pregnancy is an exciting time. Women who are trying to conceive or who have recently discovered that they are pregnant are often curious about the first month of prenatal development. The first month of pregnancy sets up the basic…
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Overview Tendons are the binders, like cords, that hold muscles and bones together to allow you to move normally. When a tendon becomes inflamed, the condition is called tendinitis. Other words for tendinitis are related to the part of the…
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The Kawasaki Disease Foundation posts that this childhood illness currently affects more than 4,200 children per year and is the leading cause of early life-acquired heart conditions. The onset generally occurs among boys of Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry within…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Human immune deficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) continues to pose a challenge for treatment. According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAD), there are more than 1 million people living…
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April 2, 2015 Weight Management
Overview Sometimes the mental image you have of yourself is riddled with negative beliefs, doubts and pessimism. Using positive visualization meditation techniques can help to banish those unhealthy thoughts and reclaim your lost self-image–even your lost figure. Essentially, meditation helps…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
For some, rheumatoid arthritis symptoms are mild and do not significantly interfere with everyday activities. For others, the disease can be disabling. As with many medical conditions, the earlier it is diagnosed and treatment is started the better. Early diagnosis…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Millions of Americans suffer from anxiety disorders each year, often in conjunction with other conditions such as alcohol abuse. The National Institute of Mental Health defines anxiety disorder as a state of uncertainty and fearfulness that persists for a minimum…
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Overview A stationary bike, whether in your home or at a gym, is a convenient way to exercise because the weather does not dictate your workout schedule. Cycling of this kind can be a low-impact, aerobic activity that elevates your…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Cigarette smoke is a dangerous substance that contains many chemicals that are harmful to your heart, lungs and other vital organs. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year, it is estimated that nearly 443,000 premature…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
There are a range of early symptoms of alcoholism. This disease is quite common in the United States. In America, 17.6 million people drink an excess of alcohol or are dependent on alcohol; this is 1 in 12 adults, notes…
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April 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
You should always know how to defend yourself if certain situations, and proper self-defense is a useful skill to have. In fact, many college and university campuses have begun offering rape aggression defense, or R.A.D. courses to female campus residents…
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Thoughts of suicide can enter your mind as early as childhood. Suicidal thoughts are particularly concerning among individuals ages of 15 to 35. According to the Centers for Disease Control, suicide is the third leading cause of death among individuals…
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative disease that affects motor nerves controlling the voluntary muscles located in the central nervous system. The ALS Association estimates that around 5,600 new cases of ALS are diagnosed…
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1. Improve Fine Motor Skills Your child will need specialized instruction to learn tasks many of us take for granted, such as holding a pencil or grasping small objects. One of the goals of occupational therapy for cerebral palsy is…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
According to the Champaign Human Society in Urbana, Illinois, up to 15 percent of people, including children, are allergic to dogs, cats and rabbits. Contrary to popular belief, most people are not actually allergic to pet hair but to the…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a serious mental health condition that exceeds the boundaries of normal worry and fear. It becomes so overwhelming that carrying on with normal daily activities becomes difficult. It is a disorder affecting between 2 and…
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Dumbbells are types of free weights that can be moved in multiple directions to work every muscle group in your body. When it comes to the shoulders specifically, the dumbbells can be pressed, raised and extended to work your muscles….
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Frontotemporal dementia is a medical term used to describe a group of diseases that lead to the progressive shrinkage of the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain. This disorder accounts for approximately 10 to 20 percent of all cases…
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Diabetes is a group of related diseases that involve health problems caused by high levels of blood sugar, also known as glucose. According to “Bottom Line’s Prescription for Natural Cures,” in Type 1 diabetes, this elevation occurs because the pancreas…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview AML is a kind of leukemia that is also known as acute myeloid leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia and acute myelocytic leukemia. It starts in the bone marrow and the cells that turn into various types of…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Activities of daily living, or ADLs, are every day activities such as eating, toileting and bathing most people take for granted, until a person can no longer perform the activities without assistance. A person with Alzheimer’s generally requires help with…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview When your skin gets the blues or functions less efficiently with age, tweak your beauty routine to enhance skin tone. The appearance of your skin can become temporarily cloudy, spotted or dull due to sun, wind or low humidity….
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Salicylic acid is a common over-the-counter treatment for variety of health and cosmetic issues. It’s known for its abilities as a topical medication when treating skin conditions that have to do with a scaling or overgrowth of skin cells….
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A team is different than a group. A group is a random collection of individuals, whereas a team is “a group working together to achieve a common purpose and may be composed of people drawn from different functions, departments or…
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When your baby reaches the age of 6 months, you should expect him to be more active and display more personality as he learns how to manipulate and understand things more each day. Playing games is a good way to…
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April 2, 2015 Diseases & Health Conditions
Overview Bloodroot was extensively used by Native Americans to treat a variety of disorders. In modern times, practitioners of alternative medicine mostly use bloodroot in the form of a salve to treat skin conditions as serious as cancer. It can…
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April 2, 2015 Skincare & Beauty
Overview Acne is a skin condition that occurs when your pores become blocked by sebum, an oil produced by the sebaceous glands. This blockage can cause the pores to swell into painful nodules that may burst open and form open…
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Chinese herbalists believe that by balancing the body’s energy, all systems work better. The better the body’s systems work, the better it looks. That theory extends to hair, which the Chinese have prided themselves on for centuries. In fact, one…
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April 2, 2015 Sports & Recreation
Although most competitive mixed martial arts (MMA) athletes are weightlifters as well, bodyweight exercises also can improve combat fitness. Added to a regular strength-training program, these exercises allow you to learn how to use your body more efficiently and use…
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