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  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Kick The Butt
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    5 Reasons Why You Should Kick The Butt
    If a new study done by the American Cancer Society is to be believed, then around 70 % of smokers want to quit; however, they seem to lack the motivation to keep away from the cancer sticks. The big picture is a well known fact : Smoking does lead to a premature death given the number of health ailments that it gets associated with. If you quit now, you could avoid meeting lung cancer, strokes, heart attack, asthma along the way. But if that’s not enough incentive, maybe this list should help! For Woofie or Poochie: If you can’t quit for your own sake, then maybe you could think of quitting for the sake of your pet. Research has proven that your pet is at a larger risk of certain kinds of respiratory problems if he/she is exposed to secondhand smoke all the time. They’re not alien to cancer related problems either;  [...]
    Posted at July 15th, 2010
  • Most Modern Way to Zap Uterine Fibroids
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    Most Modern Way to Zap Uterine Fibroids
    What Is Uterine Fibroids? Uterine fibroids, is one of the recently found tumors in women. It grows inside the uterus, and although it’s a noncancerous tumor, but can be troublesome. Problems Associated With Uterine Fibroids Like any other tumors, there are few problems associated with uterine fibroids as well. Some of the common problems associated with uterine fibroids include: Protracted, serious menstrual bleeding which can be relentless enough to cause anemia or even can necessitate blood transfusion Rigorous pelvic pressure and pain Urinary frequency Pain through intercourse Problems in becoming pregnant Miscarriage Complications in pregnancy. Who Suffers From Uterine Fibroids? Around 20 to 40 percent of women aging around 35 and older suffers from uterine fibroids. But the problem is even more common in black women.  [...]
    Posted at July 13th, 2010
  • Tresses doomed
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    Tresses doomed
    SafeMenopause.com says, “nearly 25 million women are affected by some degree of hair loss at any given time”. Hair loss among women is a common issue but a grave one. Though luckily there are some treatments which are available but still, it does not get completely cured. Who does hairfall affect the most Hair loss is a common problem which affects women at all times. It is more likely to be seen in the case of older women or women who have had a hormonal shift, like childbirth or menopause. Moreover, women who are on medicines of high dosage suffer from the same problem. Types of Hairfall Hairfall can be attributed to different kinds as well. While some women have hair loss in small quantities, others undergo hairloss in great amounts. This leads to baldness or a dull quality of hair. Sometimes, you can detect from the hairloss  [...]
    Posted at July 8th, 2010
  • WOMEN WITH OVARIAN TRANSPLANTS TO SEE INCREASE IN LIFESPAN
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    WOMEN WITH OVARIAN TRANSPLANTS TO SEE INCREASE IN LIFESPAN
    Women who opt for an ovary transplant may actually be rejuvenated thereafter. It may also have more than one good effect – they might see a significant increase in their lifespan as well. It is a known fact that cancer therapy has a dampening effect on women’s health. It leaves them infertile. In the case of younger patients, the ovary tissue is collected and is frozen. This is done before the treatment; and post treatment, they are transplanted back in the hope of restoring fertility. Study On Mice Brings Good News The study that was conducted at the Kato Ladies’ Clinic in Tokyo has revealed that the mice that underwent an ovary transplant didn’t only restored their fertility, but were also seen to be highly energized and lengthened their lifespan. According to the study leader, Dr. Noriko Kagawa; the surgery  [...]
    Posted at July 6th, 2010
  • Let’s Be Educated In Allergy
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    Let’s Be Educated In Allergy
    Allergy or hypersensitive reaction, which is also called as type 1 allergy, refers to a state of an abnormal reaction wherein the immune system unusually responds to protein substances also known as allergens. In this response, the white blood cells (B-lymphocytes) generate an antidote also called antibody to fight against the allergen. These antibodies attach themselves to the surface of the allergy cells, which indicates that the immune system is all set to fight against the allergen the next time the body comes in contact with it. Such a process of getting ready to fight back is known as sensitization. Each time the body comes in the contact with the allergen, an allergic reaction occurs naturally. In this reaction, the allergens attach themselves to the antibodies that in turn lie on the allergy cells’ surface. This merger  [...]
    Posted at December 14th, 2009
  • How To Deal With Food Allergy In Children
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    How To Deal With Food Allergy In Children
    Food allergy is a medical state of reaction wherein the immune system overreacts to certain food items that results in inflammation of the body tissues. It is a hypersensitive reaction in which the child’s immune system generates multiple antibodies named IgE as a response to foreign proteins. This indicates that every time the child eats such food items, the immune system produces IgE antibodies. It is these antibodies that are termed as allergens and are responsible for the allergic symptoms when they become adequate in number. Due to this kind of reaction, food allergy is categorized as type 1 allergy. In children, this allergy takes place who are under four years of age. In real, food allergies are rarely found in children. According to a research, hardly 3 in 100 toddlers actually suffer from this allergy and most of them  [...]
    Posted at December 11th, 2009
  • How Do I Deal With Hay Fever Or Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
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    How Do I Deal With Hay Fever Or Perennial Allergic Rhinitis
    Hay fever, which is also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a type of allergic reaction in which the body is sensible to airborne materials such as pollen. These materials penetrate until the upper respiratory passages that include the nose, sinus, throat, and eyes. Due to this penetration, these microscopic materials provoke the immune system to produce antibodies (antidotes) that, in turn, results in release of histamine. Histamine produces inflammation in the upper respiratory passages, which results in swelling and generating the typical symptoms of hay fever. According to the name of this medical condition, many people think that it is a type of fever that occurs in the autumn when the hay is gathered. However, this is absolutely wrong, on the contrary, hay fever never causes fever! Perennial allergic rhinitis or hay fever  [...]
    Posted at December 8th, 2009
  • How Do I Deal With Allergy Due To House Dust Mites
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    How Do I Deal With Allergy Due To House Dust Mites
    House mite allergy is a type 1 allergy wherein the immune system abnormally reacts to the prevailing protein substances in the excretion of mites lying in the home dust. These proteins cause inflammation in the respiratory passages, which results in hay fever and asthma. House dust mites are minute organisms that dwell in warm and damp homes whose food is the human skin. These mites often stay in beds. This is the main reason as to why we become allergic to these mites, as even we spend one-third of our daily time on bed. As a result, we inhale enough amounts of dust mite allergens, especially when the excretion becomes dry and mixes with the air. There are multiple proteins in the excretion of the house dust mites, which when inhaled or exposed to the skin, the immune system reacts to it by generating antibodies. Due to these antibodies,  [...]
    Posted at December 7th, 2009
  • What Therapies Are Available For Treating ADHD
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    What Therapies Are Available For Treating ADHD
    ADHD enters into life of a child even before the age of seven and affects its memory, grasping power, and overall behavior. In a child, ADHD shows its presence through the display of three core symptoms namely, inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. It is believed that there is no cure for ADHD, but through the help of medical professionals, its symptoms can be controlled and behavior can be improved drastically. So, treating ADHD is actually improving the behavior of the child, and not the child itself. Therefore, different therapies and medications are available for treating ADHD. As compared to medication, therapy is a bit different from the point of view of its nature and effects. It is different in the sense that it does not effect immediately and is challenging in nature for a therapist. However, both medication and therapies  [...]
    Posted at December 6th, 2009
  • What Is Allergic Contact Eczema
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    What Is Allergic Contact Eczema
    The allergic contact eczema is a medical condition wherein due to contact with an allergen, the skin develops rashes right from the point of contact to the surrounding skin. Allergen is an invading substance or organism to which the skin is sensitive. Allergic contact eczema is also known as delayed hypersensitivity, as contrast to the immediate hypersensitivity. In this medical condition and other skin diseases, the cells of the immune system play an important role. Let’s see how! When you are hurt by nettles, the skin develops rashes within a few minutes of contact. The scientific reason behind this is that the immunity cells secrete certain chemicals such as histamine in the layers of the skin. Such a condition is termed as immediate hypersensitivity. On the other hand, sometimes these rashes develop gradually, rather than instantly.  [...]
    Posted at December 4th, 2009
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