Health Guide: Conditions and Treatments (Page 38)
3 Tips for Finding the Right Doctor for Your Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer that attacks the lining of the body’s internal organs. The most common cause of mesothelioma is exposure to asbestos, although other factors such as smoking may increase the risk of developing the disease. Unfortunately, many cases of mesothelioma resulted from the wide use of asbestos in industries such as ship building, metal works and chemical manufacturing. Before the... ❯❯❯
Essential Foods for Combating Acne
Diet and Acne Numerous studies over the years have indicated that adding specific foods to the diet can promote clearer skin. An individual’s overall health is more than skin deep. Healthy skin relates to an intricate balance between the foods consumed, and certain hormones levels in the body. Unfortunately, some teenage girls are at a greater risk to develop acne during puberty, due to an... ❯❯❯
5 Easy Ways To Avoid Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are every woman's worst nightmare, especially during this time of year when we practically live in swimsuits and shorts. What if I told you there might be a way for you to put off developing full-fledged varicose veins? Of course, it's not guaranteed that you won't ever develop them, but following these few steps will not only keep you healthier longer but they should help hold off... ❯❯❯
Do You Need to Shower When You Have Fever
It's reasonable to think that taking a shower when you have a fever is a good way to bring your temperature down, however, it is a little more complicated than that. Let's take a look at the things you need to consider when you have a fever and are searching for ways to cool down. Your body produces a fever as a way to fight infections and other types of illness, and to that end fever is not a... ❯❯❯
Beating Snoring for a Healthier, Happier Existence
Though we often pass snoring off as a joke, the truth of the matter is that snoring is related to a blockage of your air passages. People who snore loudly enough to wake their partners or who wake up choking or gasping should go see a doctor to make sure that there is nothing serious going on. Some of the dangers of snoring include long interruptions of breathing, poor sleep, and even heart... ❯❯❯
Why Do We Have A Blind Spot In Our Eyes?
For many years it was commonly assumed that the world we perceive was produced solely through our eyes, and it was not until Edme Mariotte’s discovery of the so called ‘blind spot’ in the 1660s that we began to realise that perhaps it wasn’t just our eyes doing all the work. In fact, quite a large proportion of what we see is produced by our brains; our eyes send a thoroughly incomplete report... ❯❯❯
Watch for Symptoms That Point to Alzheimer’s
We’ve all misplaced our glasses or keys and had a moment of panic thinking it might mean Alzheimer’s. In most cases, it’s just plain old ordinary forgetfulness – or trying to do too many things at once. But, depending on your age, health and family history, confusion or memory loss just might be a sign of something more serious. Everyone experiences moments of confusion -- and they do tend to... ❯❯❯
5 Things You Need to Change to Prevent Cancer
Having cancer is very bad news. The majority of us at least know someone who has battled cancer and can understand what a difficult battle it can be to fight. Cancer is caused by mutations in our body’s cells. We hear claims almost daily about certain products or foods that can cause cancer, but the list is almost endless. The fact is, there are specific things that you can do to help prevent... ❯❯❯
