1. Drink Alcohol in Moderation Prevent cirrhosis and liver damage by drinking alcohol in moderation, meaning one to two drinks each day. Your liver can’t handle a lot of alcohol, and if you already have liver damage, you shouldn’t drink…
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1. Cracking the Peanut Allergy Code Peanuts are the most common cause of life-threatening allergic reactions in the United States. Each year, peanut allergies cause 80 percent of all fatal or near-fatal allergic reactions. Some people experience allergic reactions not…
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1. Check With Your Doctor You’ve probably heard it a million times before, but you need to talk with your doctor before you start any exercise regimen. If you’re suffering from a bipolar disorder, you may be taking prescription medications…
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One of the most common ailments found with babies is colic. Colic results from indigestion or having too much gas in the stomach. Because babies have sensitive digestive systems, even a tiny bit of gas can be too much, causing…
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1. Signs of Dry Macular Degeneration Symptoms may gradually increase in severity over time. You may see a blind spot in the middle of your visual point of view as well as a precipitous drop in your capacity to identify…
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1. Look for the Growth and Spread of Lesions The symptoms of oral thrush are the same for both adult men and adult women, and the most easily identifiable sign of the condition is the distinctive lesions that form in…
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1. Identify What Provokes Symptoms and Avoid Those Activities and Situations Given that vasomotor rhinitis is caused by inflamed and sensitive blood vessels in the nose, if you can avoid situations and environmental factors which lead to that oversensitivity, you…
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1. Use a Pressure Point Chart You can find laminated, multi-color reflexology “maps” of the hands and feet at many bookstores and health food stores these days. What these charts do is color code each area of the hands and…
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1. Identify Symptoms of Gallstones An infection of the gallbladder usually begins as gallstones. Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop when bile hardens in the gallbladder. Having gallstones is a fairly common condition and usually not cause for concern….
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1. Determine Which Type of Ataxia is Present An accurate diagnosis from a qualified physician is essential before choosing the right treatment options for ataxia. For instance, sensory ataxia affects the manner in which an individual perceives sensation and reacts…
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1. Decide Among Your Treatment Options If you have been diagnosed with a tumor on your pituitary gland, you will need to choose between having it surgically removed or retarding its growth through hormone therapy. In most cases, a pituitary…
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1. Determine the Cause To determine the best method of treatment for female urinary incontinence, your doctor will need to give you a complete medical exam, including an examination of your pelvic region. You may also need to keep a…
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1. Getting Early and Regular Prenatal Care Regular monitoring of you and your baby is the best way of preventing intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), or at least catching it early on. Intrauterine growth restriction cannot always be prevented. However, there…
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1. Know the Causes of the Disease Trichinosis is the infestation of the roundworm, Trichinella Spiralis. This parasite can be contracted through the consumption of undercooked pork or game. Pork in America is generally free of the roundworms, but in…
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1. Following the Some irregular heart activity is infrequent and “clinically insignificant” enough that it is best to just leave it alone. Of course, consult your doctor before making this decision, to be sure that you have all the facts…
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1. Make a List of Your Fears While most people suffering from social phobia require support from qualified physicians and psychotherapists, it’s helpful to verbalize or write a list of things that elevate your anxiety levels. People who suffer from…
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1. See to Nutritional Needs Huntington’s disease has a drastic effect on a person’s metabolism. Someone with the condition will burn calories at a much higher rate–often as many as 5,000 a day–which makes proper feeding absolutely essential. Consult a…
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1. Know That Hydrocephalus Can Be Congenital Congenital hydrocephalus, which is a birth defect present from the moment an infant is born, cannot be prevented. It is caused by genetics and is determined while the child is in the womb….
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1. IV and Oral Corticosteroids A course of treatment with methylprednisolone or prednisone (or other effective corticosteroids) can reduce the likelihood of developing full-fledged multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and lead to a decreased likelihood of future optic neuritis attacks. Typically,…
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1. Know the Difference Between Spasms and Other Ailments Recognizing the ailment will give you more awareness and reduce panic. Spasms, referred to as cramps in mild cases, are sudden contractions of a muscle. They can last only an instant…
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1. Treat Each Meal As an Adventure One of the best ways to prevent compulsive overeating is to savor each meal and make its preparation a treat. The more time you put into choosing and preparing a dish, the less…
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1. Recent Skin Injury If you have recently had surgery, trauma to the skin or even an acne pimple, your skin will take time to heal. The skin will create scar tissue to repair itself, which is usually flat and…
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1. Differential Diagnoses Interstitial cystitis can be a difficult disease to diagnose, particularly because many of its symptoms are similar to those found in other diseases. Before diagnosing you with IC, your doctor will first perform a urine culture and…
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1. The Importance of Folic Acid The single most important thing you can do to prevent spina bifida in your baby is to take folic acid (folate) supplements before and during pregnancy. Folic acid can significantly reduce the risk of…
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1. Isolate the Autistic Individual From Danger If an autistic child is hitting himself or others, you will need to put safety first. Quickly remove any objects from the child’s reach that may increase the risk of injury. If the…
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1. Look for Foreign Objects in the Teeth Sometimes food or other particle_temps can become lodged between your teeth or in your gums. This can cause a degree of tooth crowding or irritation to sensitive gums, which leads to a…
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1. Understand the Slice A slicing of the golf ball happens because of too much clockwise rotation on a golf shot. This causes the golf ball to move left-to-right for right handed golfers and right-to-left for lefties. The slice usually…
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1. Gather Your Team Play blind futsal in the B1 division if you’re completely blind. Futsal for the blind is also called “Five-a-Side” football, because it’s played with five players on each side of the field, instead of the traditional…
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1. Preventing Ankle Sprains While Cheerleading a Balancing Act Though still not considered as risky as contact sports, cheerleading has its fair share of injuries. As stunts become increasingly athletic (such as jumps, flips and tosses), the risk of injury…
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1. Disc Prolapse, Not a Slipped Disc Rowing is a sport that’s tough on your back, whether you row indoors on a machine or outdoors on the water. The motion required to row is a great workout for your back,…
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