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May 06, 2008
If you thought that drugs with their unwanted side effects were the only way to control high blood pressure, think again. Studies show that a sizable number of people with mild hypertension can get their pressure dropped with out drugs. At an American College of Cardiology meeting, two separate stud...
May 06, 2008
Mirror, mirror on the wall, What risks heart disease most of all-high blood pressure or high cholesterol, lack of exercise or too much stress, Type A behavior or a fatty diet, family history or cigarettes? If scientists had the answer, heart disease might not still be our number one killer. In fact,...
May 06, 2008
Earlier research supports this positive outlook. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that 40 percent of people studied (who had been taking drugs for years to keep their numbers down) were able to control their blood pressure with dietary changes and moderat...
May 05, 2008
What is this condition?
Rectal polyps are masses of tissue that erupt through the mucous membrane of the colon and rectum and protrude into the digestive tract. Types of polyps include common polypoid adenomas, villous adenomas, hereditary polyposis, focal polypoid hyperplasia, and juvenile polyp...
May 02, 2008
Asthma is a chronic condition marked by periodic attacks of wheezing and difficulty in breathing. The cause of asthma attacks is partial obstruction of the bronchi and bronchioles due to contraction of the muscles in the bronchial walls. Whereas with bronchitis, you have constant wheeziness until yo...
May 02, 2008
1 whole garlic bulb, unpeeled
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon water
2 shallots, minced
I tablespoon olive oil
½ cup sliced shiitake or other available mushrooms
3 Italian tomatoes, diced
1/8teaspoon black pepper
¾ cup stock or white wine
juice of 1 lemon
2 clov...
May 02, 2008
ow that's been reversed. U. S. Department of Agriculture statistics cited by Ehrhart show that in 1987, Americans averaged 10.5 pounds of margarine and 4.6 pounds of butter. And despite the nearly $14 million a year spent by the Dairy Board to convince people to stick with butter, Chuck Timpko, the ...
April 10, 2008
I tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chicken stock
1 teaspoon canola oil
I teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil or thyme I teaspoon coarse mustard
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup nonfat yogurt cheese
6 slices French bread, halved
In a 9 inch glass ...
April 09, 2008
1½ pounds sea scallops
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil or½ teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ teaspoon dried rosemary
I teaspoon chopped fresh dill or ¼ teaspoon dill weed 1 clove garlic, minced
...
April 09, 2008
Many people believe sweets are the culprit in obesity. That's another myth. If you have a sweet tooth and are overweight, it might well be a coincidence. The evidence: When researchers take sweets away from overweight people, they don't stop eating; they just overeat nonsweets, trying to satisfy the...
April 09, 2008
If you don't believe me, try it yourself. Commit your self to eating a truly healthy diet for just one week. This means a good breakfast, a wholesome main meal, a second light meal, and one or two snacks a day. I suggest you make a contract with yourself to follow through. Put it in writing. Tell yo...
April 09, 2008
What's lusciously smooth and creamy, with only a fraction of cream cheese's calories and none of its fat? Yogurt cheese. And it's a snap to make at home. Just line a large strainer with either cheesecloth, white paper towels, or a coffee filter. (Or use a special yogurt cheese funnel.) Spoon in 4 cu...
April 09, 2008
No, all nuts are not created equal. Candy coated snacks aren't necessarily disastrous nutritional choices. And surprise milk labeled "low fat" can contain more butterfat than buttermilk. Confused? Don't be. Just take your reading glasses to the grocery store (so you won't miss the fine print on the ...
March 18, 2008
Damage to the nail as a result of trauma or specific disease results in nail dystrophy. Nail dystrophy is defined as the presence of misshapen or partially destroyed nail plates. Soft, yellow keratin often accumulates between the dystrophic nail plate and nail bed, resulting in elevation of the for...
March 18, 2008
Determining adequate caloric intake to maintain body weight depends primarily on resting metabolic rate and activity level. Furthermore, energy cost also depends on the amount of lean body mass, intensity of exercise, and cardiorespiratory efficiency. Specifically, in two individuals with the same body weight, the individual with the greater proportion of lean body mass would possess a higher resting energy expenditure.
March 18, 2008
Schizophrenia (literally "split mind") is often thought of as a split or dual personality. However, this disease is best defined as a disorganization of normal thought and feeling. It is probably caused by the malfunctioning of the cells through which information flows within the brain.
March 18, 2008
Though makeup does fade during the course of the day, you still need to remove it thoroughly at night, especially if the makeup is oil based. If you don't completely remove your makeup daily, it can attract dirt, clog pores, and cause breakouts.
March 18, 2008
A decrease of blood flow to the distal toes regularly results in the development of nail dystrophy. The nail changes found in these circumstances are nearly identical with those seen in onychomycosis; the two diseases can be correctly identified only when potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations and f...
March 18, 2008
To Look Your Best every day, you need a daily skin-care regimen based not only on your skin type but also on the nature of your skin tone and the amount of melanin in your skin. Skin of color is very susceptible to developing either dark or light patches in response to a variety of factors.
March 18, 2008
Examination of the skin can be considered in two settings: incidental examination during the course of a complete physical examination, and dedicated examination in situations where disease of the skin is known to be present. In the former, the skin is not inspected in its entirety.
March 18, 2008
Though the average woman of color has a natural SPF of 13 (which means we can stay in the sun without burning thirteen times longer than a White woman), we still need to include sunscreen in our daily skin-care program for four key reasons.
March 18, 2008
Be sure to apply your sunscreen after you've applied moisturizer or use a moisturizer that contains sunscreen. If you have an uneven skin tone, sunscreens are especially important. They will help protect your skin from further discoloration and speed the fading of dark marks.
March 18, 2008
To get a polished look, I suggest you use concealer, foundation, powder, lipstick, and perhaps mascara. For a more striking appearance, you may want to add eyeliner, eye shadow, lip liner, and blush. But the goal is not to look painted it's to enhance your true beauty. How much makeup you use is a matter of personal preference
March 17, 2008
A study by Walberg and colleagues examined the effects of varied dietary strategies on body composition, nitrogen retention, and muscular endurance in weight lifters during periods of reduced energy intake. After a I-week maintenance period to normalize diet and exercise programs, 19 experienced mal...
March 17, 2008
Why is it so important to have good flexibility throughout life? What are some situations in which improved flexibility would help you perform daily activities with less effort? What specific actions will you take to improve your flexibility?
March 17, 2008
There still exists considerable confusion and controversy regarding the protein requirements for athletesparticularly for those who are involved in high-intensity training.
March 17, 2008
Testosterone is a steroid hormone secreted from the Leydig cells of the testes that has both anabolic and anticatabolic effects upon muscle tissue. Dietary nutrients, in particular fat, have been shown to affect testosterone. Individuals consuming a diet containing about 20% fat compared with a diet...
March 17, 2008
Annular patterns are particularly likely to be found in psoriasis when individual lesions undergo resolution. In such a situation the central portion of a plaque fades, leaving an erythematous border at the periphery.
March 17, 2008
The other reason that vitamins A, C, and E may be of interest to athletes relates to their potential immunostimulatory properties. The antioxidant properties of the vitamins may differ from the immunomodulatory effects.
March 17, 2008
You now know that regular physical activity and exercise can help you avoid preventable diseases and add to both the quality and length of your life. If you are currently active, you are more aware of the benefits of regular physical activity and should be motivated to continue your efforts.
March 16, 2008
Glucose does not normally appear in the urine, but when too much glucose builds up in the blood, the excess spills over from the kidney into the urine where it can be detected by specially designed plastic test strips and reagent tablets containing chemicals which detect glucose in urine.
March 17, 2008
More than 110 viruses, known as rhinoviruses, can cause the common cold. An individual may develop a temporary immunity to one or two viruses and still be infected by another.
March 17, 2008
Preterm birth remains a major cause of newborn and infant illness and death. If its causes were better understood and prevention or treatment more effective, fewer babies would die every year.
March 17, 2008
Most people feel depressed occasionally. There is no question of their being mentally ill, though, if they continue with a daily routine and gradually recover. The difference between "feeling depressed" and having the mental illness known as depression is that people who are actually ill cannot lift themselves out of their misery.
March 13, 2008
Do you think you need to improve your fitness level? Is your endurance where it should be for someone of your age and sex? Endurance, however, is only one aspect of fitness.
March 11, 2008
Specially treated test strips indicate the blood glucose concentration. Regular monitoring of glucose aids in the control of diabetes. It will help determine medication, dietary and exercise needs and help decrease the complications (eg, neuropathies, retinopathies) and problems during pregnancy.
March 11, 2008
Specially treated tablets (Acetest) or plastic test strips (Chemstrip K, Ketostix) detect the presence of ketones in the urine and blood (Acetest only). Ketones are substances that are formed when the body breaks down fats and carbohydrates for energy or food.
March 11, 2008
When telling a physician about a problem, you can enhance good communication by presenting the most important problem first, being as specific as possible, being familiar with your family medical history, knowing the names of medicines you are taking, and asking questions.
March 11, 2008
People use drugs for a variety of reasons, including recreational or social, sensation-seeking, and religious or spiritual purposes; the achievement of altered states; as a sign of rebellion and alienation; and as a result of peer pressure. Usage usually involves a combination of reasons.
March 11, 2008
Uterine contractions occurring 10 minutes apart or more frequently for more than 1 hour; even if they are not painful(a contraction is palpated when the top of your uterus-the fundus-gets hard, softens, and hardens again). If these disappear when you lie down, they are probably not labor:
March 11, 2008
In a study performed at the German Sport University in Cologne, scientists examined 32 rats that had one of their hindlegs immobilized for 8 days, similar to the way a fractured bone is cast.
March 12, 2008
Vitamin C has several functions that would be important to the performance of SPAs. For example, vitamin C is needed for the integrity and strength of tendons and ligaments.
March 12, 2008
Most medicinal products use the roots and dried rhizomes of Glycyrrhiza Zabra, a perennial herb or low-growing shrub. Spanish licorice, the most common variety, is derived from G.
March 12, 2008
No standards exist for ginseng despite availability of chromatographic assays for ginsenosides and ginseng polysaccharides.
March 12, 2008
Beginners often start their exercise programs too rigorously. The most successful exercise program is one that is realistic and appropriate for your skill level and needs. Be realistic about the amount of time you will need to get into good physical condition.
March 12, 2008
Hysteria is a neurotic over-reaction to an experience or situation. You are not hysterical in the medical sense of the word if you normally react to moments of stress by weeping uncontrollably or shrieking. Many people tend to over-dramatize their feelings, and they are not mentally ill because of this tendency.
March 05, 2008
Although many women over 35 end up having an epidural, there are multiple other options, and it's good to be informed about these and ask about them when you talk with your care provider.
March 05, 2008
Many women find the pain of labor too intense to bear without effective pain relief, and an epidural analgesia provides the best pain relief compared to all other methods. In the US, more than 80 percent of first-time moms ultimately have an epidural analgesia, other take a wait and see attitude.
March 05, 2008
For your patient with diabetic retinopathy, a physician may prescribe eyedrops to lubricate the eyes, control postoperative pain, or fight infection.
March 05, 2008
Distribution: scalp, eyebrows, and other hairy areas, nasal folds, glabella, retroauricular folds, external os of the ear, and midsternum
March 04, 2008
Pruritus disappears quickly after treatment in most individuals. No new lesions develop, and all evidence of infestation ordinarily disappears within 7 to 14 days.
March 04, 2008
Scabies is basically a vesicular disease but the intensity of itching leads to such vigorous scratching that vesicles are destroyed as quickly as they are formed.
March 04, 2008
A chronic heart condition, cor pulmonale is an enlargement of the right ventricle that results from various lung diseases, except those that primarily affect the left side of the heart, or congenital heart disease.
March 04, 2008
In diverticulosis, bulging pouches (called diverticula) in the stomach or intestinal wall push through the surrounding muscle.
March 04, 2008
Impetigo often presents as a shallow, red erosion covered with crust. The presence of weeping, crusting, and pruritus allows the non bullous form of the disease to be morphologically placed within the group of eczematous diseases.
March 04, 2008
Both the papulosquamous diseases (group 9) and the eczematous diseases (group 10) are characterized by the presence of scaling red papules and plaques.
March 04, 2008
Rectal polyps are masses of tissue that erupt through the mucous membrane of the colon and rectum and protrude into the digestive tract.
March 04, 2008
Asthma is a chronic condition marked by periodic attacks of wheezing and difficulty in breathing. The cause of asthma attacks is partial obstruction of the bronchi and bronchioles due to contraction of the muscles in the bronchial walls
March 04, 2008
Ideally, the exercise program should be carried out at least three times a week (daily if possible). The routine should begin with eight to ten minutes of stretching exercises. For some patients this part of the program may be all that is feasible, and this time may be extended to include the entire exercise program.
February 28, 2008
So now you have a much clearer idea of where you are heading with your fitness. But how can you absolutely guarantee that you reach your objectives and achieve exactly what you are aiming for?
February 28, 2008
The rhizome (root stock) of Hydrastis canadensis is commonly used to manufacture the dosage forms. The main chemical components are the alkaloids hydrastine and berberine.
February 28, 2008
As your healthy lungs expand and contract, each of the two layers of the pleura, a membrane that surrounds each lung, slips smoothly over the other. A pneumothorax occurs when air gets into the pleural space between the two layers, and separates them.
February 28, 2008
Available as capsules (425 mg, 475 mg, cream for topical administration, dried root, liquid extract, tea, and tincture (made from crushed seeds).
February 28, 2008
Pneumonia is not a specific disease. It is a general term for several kinds of inflammation of the lungs. Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection, but it can also be caused by chemical damage to the lungs from inhaling a poisonous gas such as chlorine.
February 29, 2008
Keep your chest as low to the ground as you can for as long as you can before arching your body. Hiss as loudly as you can for maximum benefit.
February 29, 2008
Active components are extracted from the fruits and seeds of Dipteryx odorata, a tree that is native to South America, specifically Brazil and Venezuela. The tonka bean tree belongs to the legume family.
March 01, 2008
Few new born babies are conventionally pretty, and even though every thing is perfectly normal, your baby's appearance may make you slightly apprehensive, so you'll find it hard to resist going over him with a fine toothed comb, just to make sure.
March 01, 2008
A person needs protein for normal growth and development and maintenance of body protein stores. Proteins are made up of amino acids that are used for building and rebuilding the body.
March 01, 2008
If you're using intermediate-acting or long-acting insulin, gently roll the bottle between your hands. Never shake the bottle. If you're using regular insulin, skip this step.
March 01, 2008
The term "stasis" refers to the presence of chronic, noninflammatory edema of the lower leg. Stasis dermatitis occurs when the itching that often accompanies stasis leads to scratching with consequent excoriations, weeping, crusting, and int1ammation.
March 01, 2008
Americans are preoccupied with their body weight. More than $30 billion a year is spent on gimmicks, gadgets, and strategies to trim, tuck, and tone waistlines. Of adults, 50 million are dieting, and most of them are repeaters, averaging 2.3 diets per year.
March 01, 2008
If you train outside in the summer, find the closest indoor equivalent to what you do. So if you run, cycle or row outside in the summer, swap this for treadmill running, indoor cycling and rowing on the machine for the winter.
March 01, 2008
Xerotic eczema is closely related in appearance and pathophysiology to solvent-type weak-irritant contact dermatitis.
February 29, 2008
If you tear when your baby is born, your care provider will sew up the laceration with stitches that absorb by them selves, no suture removal is needed. If you have epidural analgesia, you should not feel much discomfort while this is done.
February 29, 2008
Two physicians, Friedman and Roseman, have written extensively about personality, cardiovascular disease, and stress. These researchers have described two stress-related personality types-type A and type B. Most people are neither type exclusively but fall somewhere between the two.
March 01, 2008
Keep your legs strong, so that you feel steady to rotate your hips as widely as you can without upsetting your balance.
February 27, 2008
Just as with anxiety, depression can be due to several reasons, and its symptoms may be quite varied. Conditions like constipation, headaches, insomnia and loss of appetite can all relate to depression and in deep or continuing instances of depression professional help is essential. This is especial...
February 27, 2008
The bullae of pemphigus vulgaris arise from normal-appearing skin, there is essentially no surrounding inflammation. The blisters are also extraordinarily fragile.
February 27, 2008
There are a number of physical changes during pregnancy. Here are a few the womb increases in volume (muscle) 1,000 times; the womb increases in weight (protein) 30 times the work done by a mother's heart increases 50 percent; the volume of her blood increases by one third her kidneys filter 50 percent more blood.
February 27, 2008
If you're in a long term stable relationship, but are unmarried, you probably had good reason for choosing this kind of partnership. Now that you're considering parenthood, is there a case for reconsidering your position?
February 27, 2008
Traditionally, fathers came home from work expecting the home to be clean, the children ready for bed, and a meal on the table. Today, it's hard to believe that many modern mothers would stand for this.
February 27, 2008
Ensuring that you take active steps towards your goals at all times will keep you on track physically and will also reassure you mentally that you are never slipping backwards.
February 27, 2008
Fertility is reduced with age, and conceptions times for mature couples are longer. Don't let a few months of waiting to conceive make you and your partner feel inadequate, which can lead to discord in your relationship.
February 27, 2008
Your first visit with a care provider is important. During this visit, he or she will take a full medical history to determine if you have any underlying health problems. In addition, your care provider will ask you about any health problems that run in your family, and in your partner's family.
February 27, 2008
as well as show if you are Rhesus positive (Rh+) or negative (Rh-). If you are Rh- you will usually receive a medication called rhogam after medical procedures such as amniocentesis, or if you have vaginal bleeding. You will usually get an extra dose at around 28 weeks.
February 28, 2008
Emergency hypertension can result from several disorders, drugs, and procedures. Be alert for any of the following in your patient's history.
February 26, 2008
Advances in the technology behind lipid synthesis led to the development of structured lipids (SLs). A structured lipid (SL) is a triglyceride that includes both medium (8-12 carbons) and long-chain fatty acids (14-22 carbons) within the same triglyceride.
February 26, 2008
The signs and symptoms of renal insufficiency may be similar to those of renal failure, depending on the degree of kidney involvement. If your patient's kidneys lose the ability to concentrate urine, he may develop polyuria and nocturia. If his renal disease is untreated and renal failure progresses...
February 26, 2008
Valid and reliable health information comes from respected journals, magazines, and newsletters. Such publications have health or medical editors and subject their articles to peer review and criticism by other scientists.
February 26, 2008
A thallium scan-a radionuclide study-can help evaluate heart muscle perfusion. The examiner injects thallium I.V. and then performs the scan. Ischemic and infarcted areas of heart muscle don't take up the thallium, and they appear as cold spots on the scan. A physician may order an exercise stress t...
February 26, 2008
The chronic complications of diabetes are typically classified as microvascular, macrovascular, or neuropathic.
February 26, 2008
A physician uses certain tests to assess the patient's risk of CAD, others to indicate whether he has CAD, and still others to determine if he has had an MI-a serious complication of CAD.
Blood Tests
A physician typically orders a serum lipid profile to assess the patient's risk of CAD. A to...
February 26, 2008
The treatment of renal disease includes drug therapy and nutritional therapy. To prevent renal insufficiency from deteriorating further, the treatment is designed to control hypertension with antihypertensive drugs and sodium and fluid restrictions.
Usually, a physician will prescribe an ACE inh...
February 26, 2008
For short-term treatment (8 weeks or less) of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD, the reflux of stomach contents into the food pipe, which can cause heartburn), and to maintain healing and reduce relapse rates of heartburn symptoms in patients with erosive or ulcerative GERD.
February 26, 2008
In their desire to make sense out of health information, people often oversimplify the truth. For example, potato chips have long been reputed as a junk food. Actually the quick cooking process of potato chips preserves its nutrients better than mashed, boiled, or baked potatoes.
February 23, 2008
Advise your patient to purchase shoes that are made of natural material, such as leather. Explain that synthetics don't allow enough air circulation.
February 23, 2008
These small ulcers, that can occur on the tongue, gums or the lining of the mouth, are sometimes due to local trauma, for instance biting your cheek or wearing ill-fitting dentures, but often they reflect a state of generally being run-down. Recurrent "crops" of mouth ulcers may therefore need more ...
February 23, 2008
Loose, frequent bowel movements can happen as a short-term reaction to infection, inflammation or food poisoning, and as such are quite a positive, cleansing action. A common experience is holiday diarrhoea, and this is usually a response to exposure to unfamiliar bacteria.
Causes Of Diarrhoea
S...
February 22, 2008
Many people get occasional bouts of acid dyspepsia, usually related to a temporary problem such as having eaten rich, spicy foods or having eaten too quickly when feeling rushed and stressed. If the symptoms happen very regularly, you may need to look more carefully at what you eat and how fast you ...
February 23, 2008
Three main enzymatic reactions regarding vitamin B12 have been noted to occur in humans. The first reaction requires methylcobalamin as a coenzyme in the conversion of homocysteine into methionine.
February 23, 2008
Osteomyelitis is a pus-producing bone infection that can be acute or chronic. Although osteomyelitis often remains in one location, it can spread through the bone marrow and the membrane that covers the bones.
February 23, 2008
To ensure the best results, you need to be happy with every aspect of the environment of your gym. You need to be inspired by the look of it as you approach and you must be comfortable with the layout inside.
February 23, 2008
It is a big decision do you join the gym or not? Some people love them, some people hate them - which side of the fence do you fall on? Gyms and health clubs can be a fantastic motivator to exercise. They provide an enormous variety of equipment for you to choose from, all set up in an environment dedicated to getting fit.
February 23, 2008
This look, based on a trend set by Naomi Campbell back in the nineties, is no longer in fashion and is not as flattering as some women believe. Lip liner should never look like a dark ring encircling the mouth.
February 23, 2008
To create a polished look for weekdays, follow these steps after you've washed your face and applied moisturizer (for dry or combination skin) or toner (oily skin) and sunscreen.
February 14, 2008
Probably the most significant time for having a healthy diet is in the first seven years of our lives, when we are most actively developing our body, and our whole system. This is unfortunately not the easiest time to get healthy food into children. The need for energy-giving foods is high, and the ...
February 13, 2008
All the various methods of using essential oils discussed through the book- baths, inhalations, massage oils, compresses and creams- can be used for children as well as adults, with a few safety provisos.
Do not use any oil undiluted on a child, except for Lavender oil on small burns or bruises....
February 13, 2008
Every pregnancy is different, but some nausea in pregnancy is common. About 50 percent of women will have both nausea and vomiting, 25 percent will have nausea only, and 25 percent will be unaffected.
February 13, 2008
So now you have decided exactly what you want to achieve with your new fitness regime. You have your objectives, you have your motivation and the time is right for action. The next thing to do is to make sure you have all the resources you need to get going.
February 13, 2008
Profound changes occur in your body with in days of conceiving. in the first week you may feel surprisingly tired and as the weeks go by you will notice increasing breast tenderness and probably one of the worst effects of early pregnancy nausea.
February 13, 2008
Zinc is an essential nutrient that has an important role in the growth and development of many cells, tissues, and the immune system.
February 13, 2008
Anything that gets your heart and lungs working will make a difference. If you walk up stairs as part of your regular commute or working pattern, running up the same stairs will burn some extra calories.
February 13, 2008
In general, your choice of where you deliver will be linked to your care provider. The majority of physicians take care of women in a hospital setting, where most birth in the US take place. Midwives also take care of women in a hospital setting, although they also deliver babies in birthing center....
February 13, 2008
Also called crib death, sudden infant death syndrome is a medical mystery of early infancy. It kills apparently healthy infants, usually between ages 4 weeks and 7 months, for reasons that remain unexplained, even after an autopsy.
February 21, 2008
Just as athletes want to lose weight for competitive purposes, many attempt to gain weight to obtain athletic superiority. For most, this means improved strength and power, which can also lead to increased speed and greater resistance to opponents' movements. This would be especially advantageous in...
February 21, 2008
After all the months of preparation and the excitement of the birth, you're back home and at last you're a family. Now you can get down to the serious business of learning how to care for your child as he grows and develops from a small, vulnerable baby to a social, communicative one year old. It's ...
February 20, 2008
Likewise in its infancy stages, research on the effects of macronutrient manipulation on hormone release and other compounds (i.e., enzyme activity) has commenced in recent years.
February 20, 2008
Dietary guidelines for americans recommends that consumption of sugar be limited to 10% of calories. For most people, this means cutting sugar consumption in half. The yearly consumption for the average american is almost 150 pounds, which represents an increase of 20 pounds per person per year since 1976 and 70 pounds more since the turn of the century, two thirds of which has been hidden in common products by manufacturers.
February 20, 2008
At one time cocaine was considered the drug of upper class America. Unfortunately, the use of cocaine and its derivative, crack, is now epidemic. It is estimated that 25 to 30 million people have experimented with cocaine in the United States.
February 20, 2008
In response to criticism of the american diet, the US department of Agriculture (USDA) and department of health and human services (DHHS) established the following recommendations that are the basis for the dietary guidelines for Americans
February 20, 2008
A hospital is driven by the goal of saving lives. It may range in size and service from a small unit that provides general care and low-risk treatments to large, specialized centers offering dramatic and experimental therapies.
February 20, 2008
Laxatives promote bowel emptying. Nonprescription laxatives are frequently misued due to lack of understanding of normal bowel function. Restrict self medication to short-term therapy of constipation.
February 20, 2008
Further research examining the influence of diet on testosterone has been performed by Volek et al., who simultaneously studied the effects of nutrients on cortisol, a catabolic hormone.
February 20, 2008
A major theme throughout this text is that you can control many factors that influence your health. An outgrowth of this attitude is the self-care movement, which is the trend toward individuals taking increased responsibility for prevention or management of certain health conditions.
February 19, 2008
Materials for encouraging reorientation and relearning are easy to find and need not be expensive. Of basic importance is the structuring of the patient's primary living space (e.g., the bedroom or the sitting room).
February 19, 2008
If H. pylori infection is not eradicated after ranitidine bismuth citrate and clarithromycin treatment, the infection may be resistant to clarithromycin. Any patients who do not respond to this therapy should not be retreated with a regimen containing clarithromycin.
February 19, 2008
Histamine H2 antagonists reduce acid in the stomach by blocking one of the chemical transmitters (histamine) that is responsible for stimulating the production of stomach acid.
February 19, 2008
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or if you are planning to take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements with gastrointestinal anticholinergics or antispasmodics.
February 14, 2008
As a full system of medicine, homeopathy is much more recent in its development. It owes its modern origins to Samuel Hahnemann, a German physician, who formulated homeopathic theories in the late eighteenth century, although the principles were almost certainly known for hundreds of years before. E...
February 15, 2008
Pregnancy brings with it a raft of physical changes, most of which are not particularly pleasant. While causing some women considerable misery, most are not signs of a serious problem.
February 15, 2008
Age has a clear influence on fertility. A woman's fertility starts to decline after the age od 35, the result of a number of factors including a decrease in the number and health of her eggs, an increase in the likelihood of medical problems such as diabetes, and a decrease in the amount of intercourse she has.
February 16, 2008
The first and perhaps most difficult challenge for consumers is to make sense out of the health information explosion. Many popular magazines regularly print health articles, newspapers often devote entire sections to medicine, the publications of health newsletters abound, television programs featu...
February 16, 2008
Regardless of skin type, you may have patches of dry skin in other areas, particularly your lips, elbows, knees, hands, and feet. Dry skin in these areas can become even more rough and ashy in winter months. To stay smooth all over, year-round, do the following.
February 16, 2008
What is this condition?
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is an ongoing process that breaks down cartilage around a bone, then causes new bone to grow around and under the affected joint. It usually occurs in the hips and knees. Osteoarthritis is widespread and affects both sexe...
February 16, 2008
Following the right skin-care program for your skin type will help you to properly cleanse, moisturize, tone, and protect your skin every day. Keep in mind that you may need to make adjustments as the seasons change.
February 16, 2008
What do doctors call this condition?
Osteitis deformans
What is this condition?
Paget's disease is a slow-paced metabolic bone disease characterized by replacement of sound bone with excessive amounts of abnormal bone. The altered bone is fragile and weak, causing painful deformities of ...
February 16, 2008
What do doctors call this condition?
Epicondylitis, epitrochlear bursitis
What is this condition?
Tennis elbow is a painful inflammation of the forearm extensor tendon fibers at the point where they attach to the upper arm (humerus) adjacent to the elbow joint.
What causes it?
Te...
February 16, 2008
To remove dirt, excess oil, perspiration, and makeup, most women of color should cleanse the face twice a day. The tools you select for washing are important. Think gentle. First, choose a mild, nonirritating cleanser.
February 16, 2008
The intense fatigue in the first trimester of pregnancy makes beginning an exercise program at that point much more difficult than it is before. For this reason the optimal time to start an exercise program is right now.
February 16, 2008
Patients with relapsing polychondritis usually present with dramatically swollen, painful, red ears. Sometimes, the nose is involved in a similar manner. These skin changes reflect the presence of massive inflammatory changes in the underlying cartilage. Such changes occurring in the larynx, trachea...
February 16, 2008
Good Nutrition and targeted exercise during the months prior to conception can improve your physical and emotional health. For mature parents to be replenishing your resources for conception and pregnancy may, in some cases make it easier to conceive and may help you to have an easier labor and birth.
February 16, 2008
Lutein was first isolated from egg yolks. It may also be isolated from netties or algae, but most commercial lutein is isolated from the leaves of the Aztec marigold (Tagetes creeta) or other marigolds (Tagetes spp. L.).
February 16, 2008
Embarking on a new fitness regime can be a daunting prospect if you are in good health and even more of a challenge if you are carrying a long-term injury or ongoing illness.
February 14, 2008
Colic in babies and infants is usually a sign of trapped wind(gas), but it is a problem that seems to affect bottle- fed babies more than breast-fed ones; this is partly due to the richness of cow's milk, and sometimes may indicate an intolerance to it. Colic, for this reason, can be noticed even in...
February 13, 2008
In general, children and adults are treated in the same way by the natural therapies, each person's health being considered individually and treatment given accordingly, and the same approach applies to self-help measures. There is of course the matter of dosage of remedies, and these should be redu...
February 13, 2008
Since children have a higher metabolic rate, and good underlying energy in most cases, herbs which stimulate the circulation are generally to be avoided. Herbal teas are one of the most suitable forms of treatment. With stronger preparations such as infusions and decoctions, it is sensible to work o...
February 14, 2008
Since children react in general very quickly to treatment, any homeopathic remedies can usually be given in fewer doses than might be the case with an adult. If the symptoms are less acute, or in any case for young children, try the 6c potency first; in more acute circumstances give the 30 c potency...
February 14, 2008
In the first trimester your first task is to decide who you want to look after you during your pregnancy and to deliver your baby. This is a big decision and is linked with the type of birth you want to have. There are several options for choosing a care provider, whether you want a physician or a midwife
February 14, 2008
This is a highly infectious disease, not just restricted to childhood in fact, which is due to the same virus, herpes zoster, that gives adults shingles. It can be transmitted from an adult suffering from shingles, and in turn a child with chickenpox can give an adult shingles. The first signs may s...
February 14, 2008
This is one of the more serious of childhood ailments, since there are possible secondary infections that can occur. These include middle-ear infections, bronchitis or even pneumonia. These complications are often more of a problem than measles itself, so preferably get professional advice. Initial ...
February 14, 2008
The use of pure essential oils from plants dates back many centuries, and the history of aromatherapy is in many ways part of the history of herbal medicine as a whole. The Arabic countries are credited with first discovering the process of distillation of oils, around a thousand years ago, and sinc...
February 13, 2008
Experiment with new exercises and activities to keep your body and brain stimulated and avoid reaching a training plateau. For one week at the gym, do not allow yourself to use the machines that you normally use. Using different machines will provide a new challenge and you will feel bits working that you never knew you had.
February 12, 2008
If you have told people at work that you are pregnant, you may become aware of how accommodating your boss your colleagues, or your company's parenting policies are, or how inflexibly and impersonally the needs of new parents are handled.
February 12, 2008
For many women the first trimester is the most difficult time at work. You may be battling fatigue and nausea of the time, while possibly trying to hide this from employers and colleagues. There are several practical measures you can take to help you get through these months.
February 13, 2008
Horse chestnut therapy has been claimed to be effective for treating diarrhea, fever, hemorrhoids, phlebitis, and enlargement of the prostate gland. Some data exist to support a role in venous insufficiency.
February 12, 2008
Active compounds of birch are derived from the dried bark and twigs of the birch species Betula alba (Betula pendula), Betula verrucosa, Betula pubescens, and Betula lenta.
February 12, 2008
Now that we have done some research into what you really want to achieve with your fitness and how to get motivated to take action, we need to examine how you are going to fit achieving these goals into your life, starting now.
February 12, 2008
Acne necrotica miliaris is a pustular disease of the scalp that occurs predominantly in men. It is characterized by the presence of pruritic or painful, inflammatory papules surmounted by a small pustule.
February 12, 2008
The early stages of your journey to parenthood are now complete. Ahead of you is a shorter, but not necessarily easier, stage that of pushing the baby out. Together at last, you'll meet your new baby.
February 09, 2008
Most health misinformation is actually based on facts, not lies. The problem is that facts get exaggerated and sometimes lead people to wrong conclusions. The phrase "risk factor" is a good example.
February 09, 2008
The clinical appearance of these diseases depends to a very large extent on the location of the disease. KOH preparations and/ or culture is recommended for confirmation of a clinical diagnosis.
February 09, 2008
Fiber (formerly called roughage) is a general term that refers to the substances in food resisting digestion. The amount of fiber in a food is determined by its plant source and the amount of processing it undergoes. In general the more a food is processed, the more the fiber is broken down or removed and the lower the fiber content.
February 09, 2008
Mammography, an x-ray examination of the breast, detects early signs of breast cancer. The American Cancer Society recommends that mammography screening begin by age 40. Women ages 40 to 49 should get a mammogram every 1 to 2 years, depending on physical and mammographic findings.
February 09, 2008
The eruption of secondary syphilis is characterized by the presence of numerous non confluent, dome-shaped, red papules 1 to 4 mm in diameter. The amount of scale present is variable. Smaller lesions tend to have little visible scale, whereas larger lesions may be quite scaly.
February 09, 2008
To dissolve cholesterol gallstones smaller than 20 mm in diameter in patients who are not good candidates for surgery because of systemic disease, advanced age, or reaction to general anesthesia.
February 09, 2008
Toxoplasmosis is caused by a parasite in cat and dog feces, and in raw meat. It can cause birth defects. Cook meat thoroughly, wash hands after handling pets, and wear gloves when gardening.
February 09, 2008
I wonder what fitness equipment you have around your house at the moment. Maybe an old set of dumbbells, a skipping rope, some ankle weights, a mat, a bench or a fitball? And if you have this kit, is it ready for action? Has it been used recently?
February 09, 2008
They will help explain a lot of the choices available before, during, and after the birth and will tell you about labor, birth, and baby care. You'll also meet other expectant parents with due dates near yours.
February 09, 2008
Pneumonia is an acute lung inflammation in which the lungs fill with a fibrous material, impairing gas exchange. With poor gas exchange, the blood has too much carbon dioxide and too little oxygen.
February 09, 2008
The results from animal studies suggest that in some instances, the incidence of disease is reduced with vitamin E supplementation.
February 09, 2008
During periods of stress, hypermetabolism may result in the excessive catabolism of protein and lean body mass. An example of such a condition is severe thermal injury, whereby the protein requirements may be much greater than normal.
February 09, 2008
Tinea capitis, or "ringworm" of the scalp, presents itself as one or more sharply marginated plaques of partial alopecia. Inflammation and scale are present, but often these two changes are quite minimal.
February 08, 2008
In most protein foods the limiting amino acid is either lysine or methionine plus cystine. Whey proteins are unique in that they contain high levels of essential amino acids (EAAs), which include lysine, methionine, cystine, and the branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, and valine).
February 08, 2008
Allergic contact dermatitis, like atopic dermatitis, almost always begins on the dorsal surface of the fingers and hands. This predilection is most likely due to the protective effect of the thick keratin found on the palmar aspect of the fingers and hands. Allergic contact dermatitis differs from a...
February 08, 2008
It's sensible to consider options for pain relief before labor starts, discuss what is available a few weeks in advance with your doctor and put your wishes in a birth plan. Many women like the idea of a birth with out the need for drugs, but it's good to be prepared; you can't predict how you'll re...
February 08, 2008
Also known as OKG, this compound is formed from two molecules of the amino acid ornithine and one a-KG. OKG has been shown in a variety of studies to have an anabolid anticatabolic effect.
February 08, 2008
Many tests, procedures, gadgets, and machines assess various aspects of health and wellness. They range from the hands-on physical examination to the use of sophisticated diagnostic tests. There is some debate, however, as to when and how often they are to be administered and how effective they are....
February 08, 2008
An adequate supply of macro nutrients and micronutrients are required for survival, growth, and development, and for the maintenance of health and well-being throughout life.
February 08, 2008
Before you get up in the morning practise tightening your pelvic floor and contracting your tummy muscles while you lie in bed. Hold all the muscles tight for three deep breaths and then relax. Do this ten times each morning and you will be toning up your tummy without even having to stand up.
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February 08, 2008
Although pregnancy is said to last 40 weeks, this is only a convenient method of calculation it's quite normal for a baby to be born any time between 38 and 42 weeks. If your baby hasn't been born by the official due date, don't worry. most doctors aren't in a hurry to induce a baby if the mother is healthy and there are no obvious problems, such as raised blood pressure. Stay active and arrange some outings and visits.
February 08, 2008
At your preconception check you will need to discuss any medical conditions you may have, some of which can affect your ability to conceive, or which may in them selves be affected by pregnancy. Some conditions will need extra monitoring and you may need to switch medications.
Diabetes
If yo...
February 07, 2008
Your body's need for thyroid hormone increases dramatically during the first half of your pregnancy. This increased need may begin as early as one week after your missed period. Women with hypothyroidism need to increase thyroid hormone drugs as soon as they conceive. As soon as you know you are pre...
February 07, 2008
Another problem with diagnostic tests is that they often lead to unnecessary medical procedures, even surgery. In 1978 the US Office of Technology Assessment estimated that only 10% to 20% of medical procedures were of proven value to patients.
February 07, 2008
Several approaches have been taken in an attempt to determine whether Vitamin A supplementation enhances immune response and resistance or recovery from infection.
February 07, 2008
Taxonomic Class
Zingiberaceae
Common Trade Names
Multi-ingredient preparations: Cayenne Ginger, Gingerall, Ginger Ease, Ginger Peppermint Combo, Ginger Power, Ginger Root Alcohol Free, Ginger Trips, Low Alcohol Misty Ginger Blend
Common Forms
Capsules, liquid, powder: 100 mg, 465 mg
Ex...
February 06, 2008
A miscarriage refers to the spontaneous expulsion of the fetus from the uterus before the fetus can survive on its own. Up to 15% of all pregnancies and approximately 30% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage. At least 75% of miscarriages occur during the first trimester.
February 07, 2008
The mind and body act on each other in remarkable ways. Recent research indicates that the immune system is in direct contact with and under at least partial control of the part of the brain physiologically reactive to emotions.
February 06, 2008
There are six conditions that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of hand eczema. These are dyshidrotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, scabies, and autoeczematization as a result of eczematous disease elsewhere.
February 06, 2008
In summertime or if you have oily to normal body skin-feel free to take lengthier showers or increase the temperature. You can also shower or bathe two times a day. Loofah sponges are acceptable for exfoliation, but be careful not to make the skin raw or irritated.
February 06, 2008
Antacids neutralize stomach acid and increase the pH of the stomach. This action also inhibits activity of pepsin, a digestive enzyme that can be irritating to the stomach lining. They also increase the tone of the muscular valve between the stomach and the esophagus, which helps prevent stomach acids from getting into the esophagus and causing heartburn.
February 06, 2008
A medical history is the most important part of the physical examination, especially during the first visit with your physician. It includes a history of habits, lifestyle, family history, and symptoms. Many physicians use health-risk appraisals, detailed questionnaires that provide information about health habits.
February 06, 2008
Classically, the daily RDA for protein has been determined by measuring the requirement in a sample that is representative of the population of interest and adding a safety buffer equal to two standard deviations of the mean.
February 06, 2008
Although vitamin C has long been touted as a preventive measure against the common cold, the available evidence from several large-scale randomized controlled trials does not support this claim.
February 06, 2008
Helping your partner and watching your baby being born is an over whelming experience. The second stage is hard work for mothers it's a real effort, but there are ways you can help and be involved.
February 06, 2008
Your nursing interventions should focus on providing foot care, monitoring your patient's response to the prescribed drugs and promoting circulation after surgery.
February 05, 2008
Mr. Scott (not his real name) is a seventy year old retired postman who lives at home with his wife. After three years of noticeable cognitive decline, he is now moderately demented. He gets good medical care, and is otherwise healthy.
January 23, 2008
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or if you are planning to take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements with misoprostol. Doses of one or both drugs may need to be modified or a different drug may need to be prescribed. Antacids interact with misoprostol.
January 23, 2008
Intense aerobic and anaerobic training have been shown to use protein as a fuel, though not to the same extent as carbohydrates or fat. Without proper nutrient intervention, this negative balance leads to the potential for decreased muscle mass and an increased injury risk.
January 23, 2008
In this syndrome, fluid builds up in the lungs and causes them to stiffen. This impairs breathing, thereby reducing the amount of oxygen in the capillaries that supply the lungs. When severe, the syndrome can cause an unmanageable and ultimately fatal lack of oxygen.
January 22, 2008
A patient with hypertension has an increased risk of developing renal disease. In stage I renal disease, the patient has a diminished renal reserve but no symptoms of renal disease.
January 22, 2008
Biological Value (%) is calculated as retained nitrogen/ absorbed nitrogen X 100. To illustrate how this provides an evaluation of protein quality, consider a scenario in which all amino acids in a protein are used for protein synthesis.
January 22, 2008
The body consists of 30 to 40 billion adipose cells (fat cells) that provide storage space for extra energy. Adipose cells may be viewed as collapsible, thin walled containers with unlimited storage capacities.
January 23, 2008
At their most basic, the terms mother and father describe a range of biological facts. A mother produces eggs and gives birth to children, A father's sperm fertilize the eggs and contribute half his child's genes.
January 23, 2008
Because the nature of your skin is changing, your makeup routine should change as well. The makeup you wore at twenty, thirty, or forty won't necessarily complement your skin in later years. This is a time to experiment to find the shades and colors that look best on you.
January 22, 2008
Involuntary or passive smoking is associated with premature disease and death. Estimates indicate that 38,000 to 43,000 nonsmokers who are regularly exposed to environmental smoke die annually from smoking related causes.
January 22, 2008
Herniated disks may result from a bad fall or strain, or may be related to joint degeneration. In elderly people, whose disks have begun to degenerate, a minor injury may cause herniation. Most disk damage (90%) occurs in the lower back; 8%, in the neck area; and 1% to 2%, at chest level.
January 22, 2008
This lung condition is characterized by widespread filling and inflammation of the lung spaces with asbestos fibers. It can develop as long as 15 to 20 years after regular exposure to asbestos has ended. A potent cocarcinogen, asbestos aggravates the risk of lung cancer in cigarette smokers.
January 22, 2008
Collapsed lung is an accumulation of air or gas between the membranes that enclose the lungs. The amount of air or gas that's trapped determines the degree of lung collapse. In a tension pneumothorax, the air in the membranes is under higher pressure than air in the adjacent lung and blood vessels.
January 22, 2008
Discuss potential kidney complications of diabetes with your patient and her family. Emphasize the relationship between tight blood glucose control and the onset and progression of kidney disease.
January 22, 2008
To establish successful breast feeding, it's important to understand how your baby sucks. Sucking is really the wrong word, in fact, she smacks the nipple between her tongue and the roof of her mouth.
January 21, 2008
Even if you consider your self healthy, you may want to think about a visit to your doctor before you try to become pregnant. Such visit can reassure you about any medications you are taking, and gives your doctor the opportunity to check for may preexisting medical conditions before you try to conceive. you can also make sure you are eating well and taking necessary supplements.
January 21, 2008
Tendinitis is a painful inflammation of tendons and of tendon-muscle attachments to bone, usually in the shoulders, hips, Achilles tendons, or hamstrings. Bursitis is a painful inflammation of one or more of the fluid-filled sacs that cover and cushion the ends of bones.
January 21, 2008
Squaw vine is the dried plant of Mitchella repens Linne, common to the woodlands of the central and eastern United States. The plant blooms in July and is usually harvested late in summer.
January 21, 2008
A physician uses excretory urography to identify the absence or presence of lesions, areas of restricted blood flow, and areas of vascular occlusion.
January 21, 2008
Obesity is not conducive to increased longevity because it is a strain on the heart and a precursor for many of the modifiable risk factors that promote cardiovascular disease. The national institutes of health (NIH) has summarized the data that were collected before 1985 on the relationship between obesity and health.
January 21, 2008
One of the joys of life is participating in recreational or sporting activities. To reduce stress, improve cardiovascular conditioning, and promote our own personal spirituality, some people find that there is nothing more satisfying than being outdoors.
January 20, 2008
If your patient will have to restrict his fluid intake after discharge, teach him to monitor his intake and output accurately. Explain that his fluid intake includes the following.
January 19, 2008
Whey protein is a derivative of milk production with an amino acid profile that is closely related to the amino acids required by the human body.
January 19, 2008
Press each vertebra into the floor, one by one, as you rock your pelvis. Use your abdominal muscles, not your knees, to move your weight between points.
January 19, 2008
Similar to carbohydrates, protein might have positive immunomodulating effects. One must remain cognizant of the fact that proteins differ in quality and that this might impact your choice of a post-exercise protein source.
January 19, 2008
Active components of wormwood are extracted from the leaves and flowering tops of Artemisia absinthium, a shrubby perennial herb that is native to Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.
January 17, 2008
Pulmonary embolism is the blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or a dislodged thrombus (a clotlike substance).
January 18, 2008
To treat upset stomach due to too much acid secretion (including heart burn, gastroesophageal reflux, acid indigestion and sour stomach).
January 18, 2008
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are characterized by chronically blocked breathing passages. Collectively, asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis or any combination are called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
January 18, 2008
The Food Guide Pyramid emphasizes foods from five major food groups. Each of these food groups provides some, but not all, of the nutrients you need every day.
January 18, 2008
Collapsed lung is an accumulation of air or gas between the membranes that enclose the lungs. The amount of air or gas that's trapped determines the degree of lung collapse.
January 18, 2008
Laxatives promote bowel emptying. Nonprescription laxatives are frequently misued due to lack of understanding of normal bowel function. Restrict self medication to short-term therapy of constipation. Chronic use of laxatives (particularly stimulants) may lead to dependence.
January 18, 2008
Respiratory alkalosis is a condition marked by a decrease in the partial pressure of carbon dioxide of less than 35 millimeters of mercury, which is due to alveolar hyperventilation.
January 18, 2008
Diagnosing cardiovascular disease is becoming more sophisticated. Diagnosis begins with a medical examination and patient history.
January 19, 2008
In pulmonary edema, fluid builds up in the spaces outside the lung's blood vessels (called extravascular spaces). In one form of this disorder, cardiogenic pulmonary edema, this accumulation is caused by rising pressure in the respiratory veins and tiny blood vessels called capillaries.
January 19, 2008
As well as being a parent, you are your baby's playmate, this is especially true in his first year, when he may not have had much opportunity to interact with other children.
January 19, 2008
The regular practice of yoga teaches us that there is only the present moment, that time is a concept that exists solely in the imagination. The tendency to drift into past memories and future plans takes you away from yourself, making you insensitive to what is going on around you every moment of the day.
January 05, 2008
Title: Information on Oshea Working
In 1999, the Office of Dietary Supplements, created by the DSHEA, successfully carried out a mandate in the DSHEA to launch a database for dietary supplement research. This exciting development, called the International Bibliographic Information on Dietary Su...
January 05, 2008
To better understand how researchers make conclusions about the necessity and effectiveness of antioxidant supplements, knowledge of their measurement techniques is required. Basically, three methods are common to assessing the effectiveness of antioxidant compounds in athletes: measurement of the o...
January 05, 2008
If your patient is receiving drug therapy, monitor the effects of the prescribed drugs. Assess the neurovascular status of his legs and report any deterioration in circulation.
Place lamb's wool between the patient's toes to prevent pressure necrosis. If he has ulcers, provide wound care as neede...
January 05, 2008
The Food Guide Pyramid emphasizes foods from five major food groups. Each of these food groups provides some, but not all, of the nutrients you need every day. Foods in one group can't replace another. No one food group is more important than another; for good health you need them all.
Bread, Ce...
January 05, 2008
Monitor your patient's blood glucose levels frequently. As her kidney function deteriorates, she may need less insulin or oral hypoglycemic drugs. That's because one-third of insulin is metabolized and excreted by the kidneys, and as her kidney function deteriorates, insulin is available in the bloo...
January 05, 2008
What is this Condition?
Goodpastures syndrome affects the lungs and kidneys. Coughing up blood and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis follow the deposition of antibody against the alveolar (lung) and glomerular (kidney) basement membranes. This syndrome may occur at any age but is most common...
January 04, 2008
What are these Conditions?
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are characterized by chronically blocked breathing passages. Collectively, asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis or any combination are called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Usually, more than one of these underlying conditi...
January 04, 2008
Uses
To treat upset stomach due to too much acid secretion (including heart burn, gastroesophageal reflux, acid indigestion and sour stomach). To treat excess acid secretion associated with peptic ulcer, irritation of the stomach, irritation of the esophagus or hiatal hernia.
Other Uses : To ...
January 03, 2008
Immunofluorescent techniques are extremely useful in the diagnosis of several dermatologic diseases. University medical centers and most private dermatopathology laboratories have the facilities to carry out these tests. Transport solutions, such as Michel's solution, are easily available so that sp...
January 03, 2008
What is this Condition?
Pulmonary embolism is the blockage of a pulmonary artery by foreign matter or a dislodged thrombus (a clotlike substance). The most common respiratory complication in hospital patients, pulmonary embolism strikes an estimated 6 million adults each year in the United States...
January 03, 2008
Very young babies don't get dirty, so they don't need frequent bathing but bath time provides a perfect opportunity for cuddling and playing that infants come to relish. It also gives fathers a chance to spend time with their babies. Later, bath time will be part of your baby's bed time routine, a s...
January 03, 2008
Lotions
Three types of lotions are available. Shake lotions consist of insoluble but hydrophilic powders such as zinc oxide and talc suspended in water. Because they are suspensions rather than solutions they must be shaken prior to use. The soothing effect of a shake lotion depends on the coolin...
December 28, 2007
The signs and symptoms of cerebrovascular disease depend on the location of the hemorrhage, thrombus, or embolus and the extent of cerebral tissue affected. General signs and symptoms of a hemorrhagic or ischemic event include motor dysfunction, such as hemiplegia and hemiparesis.
Early in a ...
December 23, 2007
Eczematous Diseases of Hands
There are six conditions that must be considered in the differential diagnosis of hand eczema. These are dyshidrotic eczema, atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, scabies, and autoeczematization as a result of eczematous disease ...
December 23, 2007
Supine Bandha
Benefits
Improves digestion and elimination
Focus
Pay attention to any tender spots when you massage your abdomen, they may indicate constipation.
1. Lie on the floor on your back with your arms by your sides, knees bent, and feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart....
December 23, 2007
Hemostasis
Control of bleeding is not often a problem during minor skin surgery. Most bleeding is due to capillary or venous oozing and can be handled by pressure, chemical cauterants, or the insertion of Gelfoam.
Application of pressure is the simplest approach. Constant pressure for 5 minute...
December 13, 2007
Benefits
Stretches the spine
Tones the hamstrings and muscles of the shoulders, neck, and spine
Focus
When bringing your weight back on to your heels, visualize a strong upside-down "V" shape. Actively stretch through your arms and legs as you lift your hips to the ceiling.
Sta...
December 12, 2007
Considerable debate in the dietary supplement community has focused on the human body's ability to absorb bioflavonoid compounds. These substances are present in both foods and dietary supplements and may possess a variety of physiologicaily relevant properties. Such properties include inhibition of...
December 12, 2007
Diagnosis Hallmarks
Distribution: trunk, face, ears, neck, and scalp
Palpable as an encapsulated dermal lesion
Clinical Presentation
Epidermoid cysts are slope-shouldered or dome-shaped nodules 1-4 cm in diameter. They have a smooth surface. Lesions that have not been traumatized a...
December 12, 2007
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: dorsal feet and hands; elbows and ankles
Annular configuration
Slowly evolving shapes and sizes
Violaceous color
Clinical Presentation
The primary lesion of granuloma annulare is a nonscaIing, dome-shaped or slightly flattened papule 3 to ...
December 12, 2007
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: dorsal feet and hands; elbows and ankles
Annular configuration
Slowly evolving shapes and sizes
Violaceous color
Clinical Presentation
The primary lesion of granuloma annulare is a nonscaIing, dome-shaped or slightly flattened papule 3 to ...
December 12, 2007
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: dorsal feet and hands; elbows and ankles
Annular configuration
Slowly evolving shapes and sizes
Violaceous color
Clinical Presentation
The primary lesion of granuloma annulare is a nonscaIing, dome-shaped or slightly flattened papule 3 to ...
November 08, 2007
It is a common disorder of the throat and can occur at any time during any season, time and place due to following contributory causes -
* Irritants like spices, condiments.
* Forcible use of Voice,
* Causing hoarseness.
* Exposure to cold wind.
* Inhalation of chemicals, ...
November 05, 2007
It is a common disorder of the throat and can occur at any time during any season, time and place due to following contributory causes -
* Irritants like spices, condiments.
* Forcible use of Voice,
* Causing hoarseness.
* Exposure to cold wind.
* Inhalation of chemicals, ...
November 04, 2007
What is this condition?
Myasthenia gravis produces sporadic bur progressive weakness and abnormal fatigue of skeletal muscles, which is exacerbated by exercise and repeated movement but improved by anticholinesterase drugs. Usually, this disorder affects muscles controlled by the cranial nerves (...
November 04, 2007
When negative thoughts and feelings dominate our lives, the solar plexus can become very tense. This tension limits our emotional responses and breathing capacity. Resulting shallow breathing and emotional tension can upset our digestive system and lead to constipation.
As tense muscles around th...
November 04, 2007
Monitor your patient's response to drug therapy by assessing his blood pressure, heart rate,heart sounds, ECG results, breath sounds, urine output, and weight. Also, assess him for peripheral edema.
If the physician prescribes a digitalis glycoside, take your patient's apical pulse for a full min...
November 04, 2007
Type of Drug
Gonadotropins; hormones that stimulate the ovaries and testes.
How the Drug Works
Menotropins are a combination of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). In women, menotropins stimulate the ovaries to produce mature eggs. Human chorionic gonadotropin (HC...
November 02, 2007
If anyone ever doubted that drugs taken by the mother, with minimal maternal effects, could be disastrous for the fetus, the frightening experiences with thalidomide and DES (diethylstilbestrol) dispelled this.
Thalidomide was introduced in Europe in the 1960s as a mild sedative to encourage sle...
November 02, 2007
Cardiac output is the amount of blood ejected by the heart in 1 minute. Cardiac output (Q) is the product of heart rate (HR) and stroke volume (SV). Cardiac output increases with aerobic training during maximal effort-it does not increase at rest or during sub maximal exercise. The reason that cardi...
November 02, 2007
What is this condition?
An affliction of children under age 16, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disorder of the connective tissues characterized by joint swelling, pain, or tenderness. It may also involve organs such as the skin, heart, lungs, liver, spleen, and eyes, producing ...
November 02, 2007
Type of Drug:
Typical (conventional) antipsychotic.
How the Drug Works:
The exact mechanism of action, like other drugs used to treat psychotic disorders, is not known.
Uses:
For the management of manifestation of psychotic disorders (mental illnesses).
Precautions:
Tardiv...
October 31, 2007
Patients with diabetes face the daily challenge of keeping their blood glucose levels as close to normal as possible through a complex treatment regimen that demands many lifestyle changes. To monitor their blood glucose levels closely, patients need to use a blood glucose meter at least four times ...
October 31, 2007
Corns and Calluses
Diagnostic Hallmarks
Distribution: bony prominences of the feet
Absence of black dots and pinpoint bleeding when lesions are pared
Clinical Presentation
The volar epithelium of the palms, soles, and digits is embryologically designed to undergo a proliferative an...
October 31, 2007
This is muscle weakness that varies in its extent, severity and degree of flaccidity or spasticity according to the nature of the underlying disorder and its distribution in spinal cord, brain, peripheral nerves or muscles.
Types of Paralysis
Paraplegia:
It occurs usually due to injury or...
October 31, 2007
If a potentially reversible form of dementia is found, then the treatment logically follows. For example, if a brain tumor is discovered, then surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy would be prescribed. Similarly appropriate therapy would follow for the various endocrine (glandular), metabolic,...
October 31, 2007
Pantothenic acid is a vitamin whose primary function is as a component of coenzymeA (CoA). In fact, CoA is synthesized from pantothenic acid (pantothenate). This reaction requires pantothenic acid, cysteine, and adenosine triphosphate (ATP). This vitamin and coenzyme is essential for the production ...
October 30, 2007
One of the main reasons americans have trouble maintaining the right balance in their dietary habits is the mistaken notion that if a modest amount of protein is good for you, large amounts must be even better. Because protein is a "body builder," people believe that it makes them strong and that it...
October 30, 2007
The branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are comprised of valine, leucine, and isoleucine. The BCAAs have been shown to have various functions such as serving as a nitrogen source for glutamine synthesis in skeletal muscle. In addition, they are the primary amino acids that are oxidized (used as fuel)...
October 30, 2007
What do doctors call this condition?
Kyphosis
What is this condition?
Humpback is a frontward curving of the spine that causes a bowing of the back. A normal spine is slightly curved, but a severe curve, usually at chest level, is harmful. In adults and children, humpback is successfUlly...