Severe Acne (21 May 2008) Severe Acne - When I was younger, I was teased in school and at home for something that is a normal, natural part of growing up. I had severe acne. As a result of which, my peers at school gave me the unforgettable and highly disgusting name of 'Acne king'. When I look back at those days, to be honest, if only to myself, I did have severe acne. And I also remember how desperately I tried to concoct acne remedies to get rid of the acne and the demeaning name!
Acne and acne care (21 May 2008) Acne and acne care have long been part of adolescence and the teenage years. We've all heard the stories about some poor girl waking up to a horrible blemish on her nose the day before a big date.
Twilight sleep in obstetrics (21 May 2008) Twilight sleep in obstetrics
The term "twilight sleep" applied to the combination of analgesia (pain relief) and amnesia (loss of memory) that was produced by a mixture of morphine and scopolamine ("scope") given by a hypodermic injection (an injection under the skin). The mixture of the two drugs created a state in which the woman, while responding somewhat to pain, did not remember it after delivering her baby. Twilight sleep was once in vogue in obstetrics.
Sleep Disorders: Sleep problems and nightmares (21 May 2008) Sleep Disorders: Sleep problems and nightmares
During a nightmare your body muscles which are under your control (except for eyeball muscles) such as legs, speech, arms, etc are paralyzed--ie you can't run downstairs!! What she had was called a "night terror"--similar to what others do when sleep walking.
Sleep Disorder Snoring & fatigue? (21 May 2008) Sleep Disorder Snoring & fatigue?
During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing and/or vibrating in the airway.
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Sleep Disorder (21 May 2008) Sleep Disorder
During normal breathing, air passes through the throat on its way to the lungs. The air travels past the soft palate, uvula, tonsils, and tongue. When a person is awake, the muscles in the back of the throat tighten to hold these structures in place preventing them from collapsing and/or vibrating in the airway. During sleep, the uvula and soft palate frequently vibrate causing the distinctive sounds of snoring.
Oxygen for sleep deprivation? (21 May 2008) Oxygen for sleep deprivation?
Your problems can be evaluated by an Ears, Nose, Throad (ENTor otolaryngologist) doctor--if you are having sleep problems associated with significantly enlarged adenoids...
Obstructive sleep apnea & tonsils (21 May 2008) Obstructive sleep apnea & tonsils - Obstructive sleep apnea in normal children is almost always caused by enlarged (hypertrophic) tonsils and adenoids). These children will display the typical sleeping patterns of sleep apnea. They have loud snoring, frequent pauses with breathing at night, frequent awakening from sleep, restless sleep, nightmares, and bedwetting (enuresis).
Obstructive sleep apnea & tonsils (21 May 2008) Obstructive sleep apnea & tonsils
Obstructive sleep apnea in normal children is almost always caused by enlarged (hypertrophic) tonsils and adenoids). These children will display the typical sleeping patterns of sleep apnea.
What is Glucosamine? (21 May 2008) What is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is a natural compound that is found in healthy cartilage. Glucosamine sulfate is a normal constituent of glycoaminoglycans in cartilage matrix and synovial fluid.
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What is Chondroitin sulfate (21 May 2008) What is Chondroitin sulfate ?
Many forms of joint pain are directly related to a deficiency of healthy cartilage in the joints. The cartilage that lubricates and cushions the joints of the body experiences wear and tear on a daily basis. In healthy joints, wear and tear is repaired via a biological balancing process. In order to keep joints healthy, damaged cartilage is constantly being removed through the enzymatic deconstruction and replaced via new cartilage synthesis. This balance is crucial to good joint health.
What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate? (21 May 2008) Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate are substances found naturally in the body. Glucosamine is a form of amino sugar that is believed to play a role in cartilage formation and repair. Chondroitin sulfate is part of a large protein molecule (proteoglycan) that gives cartilage elasticity
Suffering From Joint Pain? (21 May 2008) Suffering From Joint Pain?
Joint pain can be caused by any number of things. It can be the result of an injury or overuse of the joint. If your joint pain is caused by arthritis, you will need to begin your search for an effective way to treat it. But, in order to do that, you need to know the symptoms of arthritis.
Green Tea Fights Fat (20 May 2008) Green Tea Fights Fat
Need another healthy reason to drink green tea? Aside from fighting heart disease, cancer, and other diseases, a new study shows that drinking green tea may also fight fat.
Benefits of Green Tea (20 May 2008) Studies suggest that tea -- especially green tea -- provides healthy benefits.
Arthritis Treatments (20 May 2008) Arthritis Treatment Overview - We use this title because not all arthritis treatment is, shall we say, enjoyable. If you suffer from the painful effects of this debilitating condition though, very little can seem worse. The pain is often so severe that the simplest movements can cause anguish and even tears. But, there are treatments to help arthritis.
Anti-Hair Loss Shampoos (20 May 2008) One easy-to-try option is a shampoo specifically designed to increase the health of existing hair and to reduce the rate of hair loss in both men and women. There are several sources to investigate specific shampoos, research studies which can be accessed to determine the effectiveness of many of these products.
Croton Oil Fights Prostate Cancer (20 May 2008) PISCATAWAY, N.J.--An active ingredient found in the oil of the Southeast Asian croton plant--12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol-13-acetate, commonly known as TPA--may inhibit the growth of new prostate cancer cells, according to researchers at Rutgers University.
Certain Omega-3s May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk (20 May 2008) BETHESDA, Md.--Men with high intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may have a reduced risk of prostate cancer, according to researchers from the National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute (Am J Clin Nutr, 80, 1:204-16, 2004). Increased dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), however, may increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer.
Antioxidant levels key to prostate cancer risk in some men (20 May 2008) Greater levels of selenium, vitamin E and the tomato carotenoid lycopene have been shown to reduce prostate cancer in one out of every four Caucasian males, or those who inherit a specific genetic variation that is particularly sensitive to oxidative stress, say US researchers.
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