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Hyperthyroidism – A Serious Thyroid Disorder
Thursday, July 29th, 2010Located at the base of the neck is the thyroid gland. This butterfly shaped gland has an important job, it regulates every organ, tissue and cell in the human body y producing hormones. You can imagine if this gland was not working properly that it would cause major problems. Yet few people who have an [...]
New Information on Lactose Intolerance
Monday, June 7th, 2010Lactose intolerance is a group of signs and symptoms that include diarrhea, abdominal pain and abdominal bloating or swelling gases happens after eating food containing lactose. This is caused by malabsorption of lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy foods. This malabsorption is caused by deficiency of the enzyme lactase. Which converts lactose into [...]
Tips for Allergy
Friday, May 14th, 2010At this time of year the pollen allergy symptoms begin to generate their discomfort. And remember that, although we are not allergic, this situation can change suddenly. That is, we can begin to develop allergies without notice.
Here are some tips to minimize the effects of this troublesome situation:
Check frequently the atmospheric concentration of pollen grains [...]
Pediculosis or Head Lice
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Lice are wingless insects that live on human skin and feed on blood. The sting can cause intense itching from an allergic reaction to a toxin in the saliva of these insects.
Lice are endemic and is as common as a cold. Its dissemination may occur by direct contact or through contaminated abruption and personal items [...]
Relax with Reflexology
Thursday, April 22nd, 2010Reflexology is almost a commonplace to refer to alternative medicine. Their tradition, popularity and effectiveness as an alternative treatment are remarkable, and this is due to their inherent properties.
In concrete terms, we apply reflexology to treat a host of problems and diseases such as back pain, constipation and even infertility. In all applications, reflexology produces [...]
Orange: Popular Fruit
Friday, January 22nd, 2010Orange is perhaps the most popular fruit for quality, health and price. Of unknown origin, it is believed that the orange is for the first time thousands of years ago, in the region between southwestern China and northwestern India. Later in the Middle Ages, merchants from the east brought their seeds in the Mediterranean area.
Beneficial [...]
Breast Lumps
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010The breasts are composed of fat, connective and glandular. In this tissue are the milk producing glands which are born 15 or 20 mammary ducts, to carry milk to the nipple, surrounded by the areola. These lobules and ducts are located in the stroma, adipose tissue, which are also blood vessels and lymphatics. The breast [...]
Ouch..Leg Cramps!
Friday, January 15th, 2010Leg cramps are an involuntary reaction of a muscle or group of muscles in the leg. They are usually painful and extremely uncomfortable. Leg cramps usually occur in older patients although there is no criterion as it is also seen in young people. Leg cramps usually occur in the calf and quadriceps tendon. The length [...]
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia: Symptoms and Risk Factors
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Risk Factors
Advanced age influences the risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Risk factors for CLL include the following:
- Middle-aged or older, male, or white.
- Family history of CLL or cancer of the lymphatic system.
- Families of Russian Jewish or Eastern European Jew.
Symptoms
Usually CLL does not cause any symptoms and is detected in a routine blood test. [...]
