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By Sharon BellFeb 21, 20081 topic

What's Best For Goiter

Goiter is the swelling of the thyroid gland which commonly occurs in women. It may follow the development of benign nodules or in rare cases may be triggered by benign or malignant tumors or an iodine deficiency. Some people develop goiter as a result of taking certain drugs, especially those that are used to treat manic-depressive states and diabetes.nnSimple goiter is caused by an iodine deficiency which is common in those who live far from the sea. Iodine is required for t

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 21, 20081 topic

Do Your Eyes Twitch?

If your eyes twitch in the absence of a pretty woman, you probably have a tic or habit spasm.nnNo, I'm not referring to the bloodsucking insects you'll find in dogs. In medical par¬lance, a tic is the repeated contraction of a group of muscles, especially of the face. This habit is common in nervous children between the ages of five and 12 but it can occur at any age.nn"Common tics are blinking of the eyelids, grimac¬ing, shaking or nodding the head, pouting, cleari

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 20, 20081 topic

Another Reason Not To Drink

Are you a heavy drinker? Do you love to drown yourself in beer and other hard liquor? If so, prepare to be hit by pancreatitis.nnPancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, the large yellow gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive juices and hormones necessary for good health. It is the price adults have to pay for drinking too much.nn"Alcohol causes pancreatitis, which leads to impaired production of digestive enzymes and malabsorption of nutrients. Even beer,

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 20, 20081 topic

Painful Urination

Do you urinate often? Is it a painful experience? Perhaps you have cystitis, a common problem in women.nnCystitis is the inflammation of the urinary bladder, the organ which holds urine before it leaves the body. It is caused by bacteria which have entered the bladder via the urethra, the tube that carries urine outside the body.nnMen do not develop cystitis as often as women because they have longer urethras which make it difficult for bacteria to reach the bladder. Also, in

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 20, 20081 topic

Contact Lenses Linked To Eye Disease

Contact lenses have helped many people see. But their improper use can lead to a serious eye disease called keratitis.nnKeratitis is the inflammation of the comea (the clear central portion of the eye). It affects both sexes and can occur in all ages.nnCauses include a bacterial, viral or fungal infection, insufficient tear formation which dries the eye, a foreign object in the eye (traumatic keratitis), overuse of contact lenses, syphilis (interstitial keratitis), intense li

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 19, 20081 topic

Leprosy: Rare But Frightening Disease

It has been with us since ancient times. Its very name strikes fear in the hearts of men and women everywhere. That disease is leprosy – a mutilating and incurable illness.nnHansen's disease is the polite term for leprosy which is caused by mycobacterium leprae, bacteria closely related to the tuberculosis bacteria.nnLeprosy got its formal name from a Norwegian physician who first identified the infecting organism in the 19th century. The disease is believed to be acqui

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 19, 20081 topic

Multiple Sclerosis: An Unpredictable Disease

In some people, it is a mild illness. In others, it can lead to permanent disability. This is the nature of multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that affects 300,000 people in the United States alone.nnMyelin is a fatlike substance that covers the nerve fiber found in the brain and spinal cord. It is an essential part of the nervous system since it enables the nerves to carry electrical impulses to and from the brain where they can be acted upon by the appropriate par

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 19, 20081 topic

Deadly Skin Disease

It’s neither contagious nor cancerous. But this disturbing skin condition can greatly affect your self-esteem and make it difficult for you to perform your daily activities. In case you’re wondering what I’m talking about, it’s scleroderma – a rare disease that can run in families.nnScleroderma is a disease in which the skin and other body parts degenerate, thicken and become stiff. This disorder not only affects the skin but the joints, diges&#1

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 16, 20081 topic

How Yogurt Can Help

Many claims are made for yogurt. Are they true?nnUnfortunately, reports that the lactic acid bacteria in yogurt will im¬prove your complexion, prevent diarrhea or treat vaginal yeast infections have no scientific basis. Although these bacteria are beneficial to health, they are useless when taken orally. They are quickly inactivated by stomach acid and do not reach the intestine or vagina alive. As a result, yogurt and yogurt-related products are ineffective against any

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 16, 20081 topic

Lactic Acid Bacteria And Health

The claims made for yogurt vary from brand to brand but they all promise a healthy life. Should you, therefore, take yogurt for this reason? nn"No scientist still believes that eating yogurt makes you live longer, but the idea hasn't faded entirely. A few years ago, (one manufacturer) filmed a tongue-in-cheek commercial on location in Soviet Georgia. The ad showed a spry 87-year-old eating (yogurt), his mother beaming approval. And the idea lives on, in a way, in (the US) Nat

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 16, 20081 topic

Can Yogurt Make You Live Longer?

During my college days, very few people took yogurt seriously. It had a funny taste and not everyone was willing to make the sacrifice of eating it.nnThat trend changed when yogurt was marketed as a health food. New flavors like vanilla and strawberry were introduced and sugar-free and low-fat brands began appearing in the market. To¬day, yogurt comes in frozen or liquid forms and yogurt-related drinks are becoming popular as well.nnNo longer is taste a problem - many pr

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 15, 20081 topic

Do Hemorrhoids Creams Work?

If you have hemorrhoids, you may be tempted to try products that claim they can make this annoying and painful condition vanish like magic. However, most of them are a waste of money. None of these products can actually shrink hemorrhoids or make them disappear. nnAt best, these products can temporarily relieve pain and itching which is what a good sitz bath can do. The bad part is that some ingredients may irritate the skin and make matters worse.nnConsumers Union's medical

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 15, 20081 topic

More Folk Remedies For Warts

How did our forefathers deal with warts? The answer may surprise you. Here are more folk remedies taken from Edward F. Dolan's “Folk Medicine Cures & Curiosities”:nn“There are several tricks that your family might have had you play on the dead. One calls for younto touch a dead man's hand and then touch your wart; somehow, the deceased will carry the affliction with him into eternity. nn“Another instructs you to stand quietly and respectfully at curbsi

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 15, 20081 topic

The Ways Of Warts

Warts have a very colorful history. The early Greeks and Romans thought this skin disease came from frogs, probably because the latter's rough and somewhat horny skin looked like it was covered with warts.nnIn reality, even if you kiss a frog, it's unlikely you'll get warts unless the amphibian harbors the human papilloma virus (HPV). This virus commonly affects children and teenagers and favors moist places.nn"As people become older, they seem to develop an immunity or resis

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 15, 20081 topic

Are You Susceptible To Hemorroids?

Who else are susceptible to hemorrhoids? These include those who frequently lift heavy objects, people who stand or sit a lot, and obese individuals.nnPregnancy itself does not cause hemorrhoids but it may hasten their development. This is caused by hormones in the woman's body that dilate blood vessels more easily. The same goes for women with many children and those who regularly use laxatives and enemas.nnThe mere act of sitting on the toilet bowl for pro-longed periods -

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 14, 20081 topic

Help For Hemorrhoids

What’s the best way to get rid of hemorrhoids? If you're a devout Catholic, you can try calling on St. Fiacre, the patron saint of hemorrhoids. nnFiacre was a hermit known for his miraculous cures and strong distaste for women. How he became associated with hemorrhoids is unknown but it might have originated from the fact that the French word for that disorder is “fie” which means a small tumor. But if heaven turns a deaf ear on your pleas, you can always tr

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 14, 20081 topic

Heart Breaking News About Hemorrhoids

If there's one problem most people won't take sitting down, it's hemor¬rhoids. They're itchy, pain¬ful, and annoying. They're also a lot more common than you think.nnThe French emperor Napo¬leon had hemorrhoids which led to his downfall at Water¬loo. Because he was in so much pain, he couldn't mount his horse to survey the battlefield. This prevented him from getting a clear view of the situation and cost him his empire.nnFormer Japanese Prime Minister Fum

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 13, 20081 topic

The Bad Side Of Tea

Many believe that a nice hot cup of tea is a good alternative to coffee or those sugar-laced soft drinks. Unfortunately, what most people don’t know is that tea also has a dark side.nnAlthough an ordinary cup of tea may have less caffeine than coffee, it has enough stimulants to keep you awake the same way coffee does.nnTea leaves have twice as much caffeine as coffee beans, more so if the mixture is brewed over a long period or steeped. A cup of tea may have about 1/4

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 13, 20081 topic

What You Can Do About Prostatitis

Prostatitis is the inflammation or infection of the prostate, the male sex gland which produces the alkaline fluid that forms part of the semen. This is a common male problem caused by bacterial infection or, in rare cases, may accompany cancer of the prostate.nn"Most men will have at least one bout in their lifetime, usually in their later years. In most cases, there is no infection, and the cause of the problem is unknown. But some¬times infection occurs as a complicat

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 13, 20081 topic

Are Hair Spays Harmful?

Hair sprays keep hair in place and protect it from moisture. They are used by both men and women to look good and presentable. But are they safe to use? Do they have any side effects?nnThe old types of hair sprays were made of lacquer (shellac dissolved in alcohol) while the newer ones contain polymer or elastesse – a liquid elastic that keeps the hair stiff and firm without snapping. Other ingredients are a solvent (often alcohol), conditioners and perfumes.nnAerosol s

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 12, 20081 topic

What To Do With Whiteheads

Although they don’t look as awful as pimples, whiteheads can affect your appearance just the same – the reason why most people hate them.nnWhile their real cause is unknown, whiteheads are believed to result from certain hormonal changes in the body that accompany puberty. These hormones stimulate the sebaceous or oil glands, causing them to multiply rapidly and produce too much sebum.n nWhen sebum can no longer reach the skin surface, it clogs up the gland in suc

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 12, 20081 topic

Battling BO

Bothered by body odor or BO? You’re not alone. Millions of people have this problem and like you, they can’t stand it.nnTo understand the nature of the problem, let's examine how sweat is produced. Perspiration is the product of sweat glands which are situated in the deepest of several skin layers.nnRegardless of how you view it, sweating is a healthy activity for it is the body's own way of cooling itself and maintaining a regular temperature vital to life.nnHowe

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 12, 20081 topic

Pros And Cons Of Hair Straightening

Thinking about straightening your long curly hair? Before you do anything, read this. It could save a lot of trouble.nnBear in mind that no hair straightening method is safe nor will any of them give satisfactory results. Pomades or resinous fixatives are the easiest to apply and produce no chemical changes in the hair. nnHowever, their effects are short lived and many people can’t tolerate their greasiness. What's more, you could get dermatitis if you are allergic to t

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 9, 20081 topic

A Menace Called Malaria

Malaria is an ancient disease which means "bad air." It was so named in the 18th century because it was linked to the foul air of swamps which people thought was responsible for the condition.nnBad air, of course, has nothing to do with malaria but mosquitoes found in swamps and other marshy areas are to blame. The female Anopheles mosquito in particular, carries the spore of the malaria parasite Plasmodium which it transmits from person to person.nnThe mosquito becomes infec

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 9, 20081 topic

Vitamin B6 For PMS?

Some women experience a variety of symptoms a week or 10 days before menstruation. These include bloating, weight gain due to water retention, tender or swollen breasts, headaches, backaches, irritability, depression, joint pains and a craving for sweets.nnThese short-lived symptoms are part of the premenstrual syndrome (PMS) which is apparently caused by too much estrogen (the female sex hormone) and lack of progesterone (another hormone secreted by the ovaries). Decreased l

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 9, 20081 topic

All About Aloe

Aloe vera is considered a wonder plant for many reasons. It is said to be effective for radiation burns, brown skin spots, psoriasis, varicose veins, arthritis and rashes.nnIt is also a popular ingredient of many shampoos, cleansing lotions, and other beauty products. nnOther wild claims made for aloe vera are that it can regenerate skin and make you look younger. One of the most misleading claims is that the juice of the plant can block the harmful rays of the sun and reduce

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 8, 20081 topic

Facts About Coffee

Is coffee bad for the health? nOnly when consumed in excessive amounts. Coffee’s active ingredient is caffeine, a central nervous system stimulant that is found in many soft drinks, chocolate, cocoa, tea, and medicines. The amounts of caffeine in coffee depend on the manner in which it is prepared and how strong it is. Brewed coffee is the richest source of caffeine followed by instant coffee. nnMost people get a kick out of drinking coffee which has become an important

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Sharon BellFeb 8, 20081 topic

More Bad Breath Q & A

Can bad breath be caused by other diseases? nYes, your bad breath could be caused by a medical problem such as an infection of the respiratory tract involving the nose, throat, windpipe, or lungs. These include sinusitis (the inflammation of one of the sinuses or hollow spaces in the bones surrounding the nose), bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchial tubes), or pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs).n n“When the liver fails, the patient’s breath smells like rott

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 8, 20081 topic

Bad Breath Q & A

What causes bad breath? nBad breath or halitosis has many causes. In 80 to 90 percent of cases, it’s due to something in the mouth. Poor oral hygiene or problems with the teeth, gums, and mouth are the most common causes. Check your mouth first for signs of problems. Be on the lookout for decayed teeth, faulty fillings or dentures or food trapped between teeth, on the tongue and around the gums. All this can lead to bad breath but they can easily be corrected with prope

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 7, 20081 topic

Trouble-free Driving

Every 1.6 minutes, an American driver backs into trouble. And when he or she does, it usually means costly vehicle repairs or even worse, fatal accidents involving children.nnThis grim scenario comes from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) which said that backover accidents are common and account for thousands of dollars in damages to vehicles and property. n n"Backing up your vehicle at just 5 miles per hour (mph) and hitting a pole can result in $500-$1,500 i

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 7, 20081 topic

Hit The Road Without Hitting People

Over a hundred people – mostly children – are killed and 6,000 are injured yearly by vehicles that are backing up, according to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The editors of Parent magazine said the usual victim is a two-year-old who is hit by a relative or family friend backing out of a driveway. nnIn 1990 alone, the NHTSA said there were about 182,000 police-reported injuries and 185 fatalities caused by backover accidents. Howeve

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 7, 20081 topic

What Makes Asian Ladies Special

Are you lost in the jungle of confusion when it comes to dating Asian women? Puzzled about how to bag the Asian beauty you’ve always wanted? Tongue tied and twisted when you’re in front of a nice Asian babe? Feeling ignorant when it comes to Asian etiquette and dating customs?nnDon’t fret! It’s natural to act stupid once in a while but there’s no reason why you should be a jerk forever. The trouble with most men is that they presume ladies are al

Primary topic: Dating

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By Sharon BellFeb 6, 20081 topic

Topics To Avoid While Dating

If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it. Nowhere is this saying truer than in dating. If you’ve found a nice chick, you naturally want to say something memorable to impress her. nnOftentimes, however, men forget this maxim and boldly speak their minds in complete disregard of the feelings of others. This can get you in hot water later, especially if your date doesn’t share your beliefs and has a different opinion about the subject matter.n

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Sharon BellFeb 6, 20081 topic

How To date An Asian Woman

Do you fantasize about making out with Lucy Liu or other Asian beauties? Are you frustrated because you don’t have the nerve or the courage to approach Asian women? Do you grope in the dark or fumble whenever you try to break the ice and have a conversation with an Asian woman? Don’t you wish you could be like James Bond and be appealing to any Asian woman in any Asian country anytime? nnIf you answered “yes” to the above questions, you’re not al

Primary topic: Relationship Advice

Relationship Advice

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By Sharon BellFeb 5, 20081 topic

Obesity kills thousands yearly

The figures are frightening. Obesity is responsible for 300,000 deaths a year and many adults are in danger of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, stroke, gallbladder disease, and cancer because of this. Additionally, obese individuals are 10 to 50 percent more likely to die from the above diseases. nnThis was revealed by the US Surgeon General and the Weight Control Information Network of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive Kidney Diseases that called obesit

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 5, 20081 topic

Hypertensions kills 5 millions worldwide

High blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that affects 600 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Yet many are unaware that they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure. nnThe WHO said hypertension causes 5 million premature deaths a year worldwide. Across WHO regions, research indicates that about 62 percent of strokes and 49 percent of heart attacks are caused by hyp

Primary topic: Heart Disease

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By Sharon BellFeb 2, 20081 topic

Smoking Pot Can Lead To Schizophrenia

Smoking pot can increase your risk of getting schizophrenia. The risk becomes higher when the drug is used by people under the age of 21. nnWhile those with a biological predisposition towards schizophrenia (e.g. a family history of the disease) are at the highest risk, heavy cannabis users during the teen years when the brain is developing are particularly vulnerable. Experts said between 8 percent and 13 percent of all schizophrenia cases have been linked to marijuana use d

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 2, 20081 topic

The Voices Janey Hears

To the casual observer, Janey Antoniou looks like an ordinary woman. The 46-year-old molecular biologist works as a mental health trainer for the London police. But what most people don’t know is that she hears voices of people who aren’t there. This is because she is suffering from schizophrenia. nn“To be honest, I can’t remember when I first heard the voices. They have certainly been there at least since my late teens. I hear between four and seven,

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 2, 20081 topic

Hypertensions Affects Millions

In 2025, one in three adults aged over 20 years or 1.56 billion people worldwide will have hypertension. nnThis frightening prediction comes from Dr. Jiang He and colleagues at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, who looked at the overall prevalence of hypertension in 2000. The word “prevalence” refers to the estimated number of people who are managing hypertension at any given time.nnThe future global burden

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 2, 20081 topic

The Specter Of Schizophrenia

What do mathematician John Forbes Nash Jr. and legendary rock star Syd Barrett of the band Pink Floyd have in common? nnBoth suffered from schizophrenia, a mental disorder that begins between the ages of 15 and 25 and affects about one percent of the population or 51 million people worldwide. Schizophrenia is found in 12 million people in China, 8 million people in India, and over 2 million people in the United States. nnSchizophrenia, which is a form of psychosis, is charact

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellFeb 2, 20081 topic

Millions Suffer Fom Bpolar Dsorder

Life, they say, is like a wheel. Sometimes you’re up; sometimes you’re down. But if your mood stays that way most of the day or everyday, chances are you have bipolar disorder - a mental disorder that affects 222 million people worldwide and is the sixth leading cause of disabilities worldwide. nnBipolar disorder is a serious and debilitating mental illness that is also known as manic-depression or manic-depressive illness. This mood disorder often affects adults

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 30, 20081 topic

Do You Have Bipolar Disorder?

Are you easily distracted? Do you have trouble sleeping? Are you depressed or sad one moment and full of confidence and optimism the next time? Do you find it difficult to concentrate? Are you reckless and aggressive at times only to lose interest in everything you do the next moment? nnIf you answered “yes” to the above questions, chances are you’re suffering from bipolar disorder – a mental disorder that affects 222 million people worldwide and is th

Primary topic: Bipolar Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

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By Sharon BellJan 30, 20081 topic

Bad News For Drinkers

Here’s bad news for heavy drinkers. Alcoholism and mental illness often go together and this deadly combination can spell disaster for patients and their loved ones. nnThis was revealed by Mayo Clinic psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Hall-Flavin who said that alcoholism and bipolar disorder usually go hand in hand with one following the other. nn“Bipolar disorder and alcoholism frequently occur together. In some cases, bipolar disorder clearly develops before alcoholism. B

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 30, 20081 topic

Diabetes Can Make You Blind

Millions of people with diabetes are in danger of going blind unless they seek medical help. This is because of diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes.nnDiabetic retinopathy is caused by poorly controlled blood sugar levels that weaken small blood vessels in the retina (the innermost layer of the eye). Over time, this results in progressive vision loss or even blindness. In America alone, diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in adults aged 2

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 29, 20081 topic

Using A Peak Flow Meter

If you have asthma, a peak flow meter can tell you how well your lungs are functioning. This small, inexpensive device is easy to use and can warn you of a coming asthma attack.nnHow do you use one? Follow these steps:nnFit the mouthpiece in the peak flow meter.nnMove the sliding indicator to zero at the base of the peak flow meter.nnHold the peak flow meter horizontally with your fingers on the side but don’t touch the sliding marker or block the holes at the end of th

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 29, 20081 topic

What To Put In Your Asthma Diary

How do you know if you’re about to have an asthma attack? The answer is plain and simple. Simply pay attention to your symptoms. nnAsthma rarely occurs without warning so it’s best to keep a diary of symptoms to assess your condition. Your asthma diary should be small enough to fit into your purse or pocket so you can take it everywhere. Make it a habit to record everything that happens before an attack. Put the date and the time when the symptom started. nnEarly

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 29, 20081 topic

Benefits Of Inhaled Asthma Medicines

How can inhaled medicines help asthmatics? One important benefit is that they help you save money in the long run and keep you away from the hospital.nnThis is good news for asthmatics considering that the health-related costs of asthma are great. The disease results in less income due to less productivity from lost days at work. nnIn New South Wales, for example, asthma is one of the top ten reasons for visits to doctors and accounted for 55,000 emergency room visits to publ

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 26, 20081 topic

How To Prevent Asthma Attacks

Can asthma be cured? What can be done to help asthmatics live normal, productive lives?n nUnfortunately, there is no cure for asthma but flare-ups can be prevented by identifying your triggers and avoiding them. Learn all you can about the disease and take an active part in treatment so you won’t be bothered by asthma again. nnWork closely with your doctor to develop a comprehensive asthma action plan. This will enable you to be active and sleep well at night without an

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 26, 20081 topic

Wine, Beer May Trigger Asthma

Drinking wine may not be a good idea for those with asthma. Experts say some brands may trigger the disease.nnAdult asthmatics may not tolerate preservatives in wine and beer while children may be allergic to cow’s milk, eggs, wheat, and peanuts. nnThis doesn’t mean you should starve though. Bear in mind that only 2 percent of adults and 8 percent of children are truly allergic to a given food or additive. Of all the asthma triggers, food is the least important. T

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Sharon BellJan 26, 20081 topic

Home Pollutants That Causes Asthma

Staying at home can give you asthma!nnThis is due to indoor pollutants found in homes with fireplaces or in those heated with gas, wood, coal, and kerosene units. Other indoor allergens are household products like paint, paint thinner, and room deodorizers as well as personal hygiene products such as spray deodorants, hair sprays, talcum powder, cosmetics, and perfumes. If you have asthma, avoid these substances or look for other ways of improving your appearance that won&#82

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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