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Gingivitis and Heart Disease Diseases of the gum, including gingivitis and periodontitis, are serious infections that can lead to tooth loss Periodontal ("around the tooth") disease is a chronic bacterial infection affecting the gums and the bones supporting the teeth Gingivitis Treatments When you brush your teeth, do your gums bleed Are your gums swollen and tender A Silent But Serious Health Problem There is a health problem that almost 47 million people may already suffer from but not be aware of We can have it for years but not know it until something serious happens Caring For Aging Teeth Aging can affect our body on many levels We gradually slow down physically and mentally, and may experience other changes that are surprising Sleep Medicine Sleep Medicine is a fairly new field of medical study focusing on snoring and sleep apnea, two very common but potentially life-threatening disorders that can lead to simple daytime fatigue or affect an individual�s life with serious diseases, such as stroke or heart attack At the end of a long, hard day, most of us look forward to sleep Long Term Effects of Sleep Apnea Only recently have the full effects of sleep apnea been recognized to uncover just how deadly this disorder can be Research into the condition continues to uncover more important information, linking sleep apnea to several serious side effects, including: � Arrhythmias � Stroke � Heart attack � Decreased growth hormone production � Inadequate school or work performance � Greater incidence of traffic and workplace accidents Most individuals afflicted with sleep apnea are not even aware of the problem Snoring Prevention If you or your spouse has a snoring problem, both of you are likely suffering Snoring can interrupt a good night�s sleep and affect daytime activity because of fatigue, an often overlooked condition that is both annoying and potentially dangerous and has been cited as the cause of traffic-related and work-related accidents Is Laser Skin Resurfacing Right For Me? Laser resurfacing, also known as laser peel, is a fairly recent treatment designed to reduce facial wrinkles and correct skin irregularities such as blemishes or acne scars Laser resurfacing involves short, concentrated pulsating light beams that remove and resurface the skin layer by layer for a precise finish and a smoother, tighter appearance Is Fatigue a Daily Occurrence? If you struggle out of bed after two hours sleep, a night of partying and overeating, you will naturally feel tired and drag through the day But if you go to bed at a reasonable hour and still wake up tired, you could have an underlying health problem Meditation to Relieve Stress Living in today's high tech world stresses our bodies in ways our ancestors never experienced The stress may be job related or home related or both The Nutrient You Need Most It's the least expensive item in your diet It requires no preparation whatsoever The Stress Buster That You Can Multi-task Stress is a fact of life in today's high tech society There are simply not enough hours in the day to accomplish all that we need to do Using Creative Visualization to Overcome Stress Stress is an unpleasant feeling in itself but it can also trigger additional problems such as tension headaches There are many methods for relieving stress but some of these just treat the symptom Understanding Spinal Stenosis Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal resulting in a lack of space to accommodate the nerves The spinal canal contains the nerves that connect to the skin and muscles of the legs Curing Bad Breath Bad breath, or �halitosis�, is a common issue for many people Bad breath may be caused by something as simple as what we eat, or may stem from more serious issues, such as bacteria in the mouth or digestive system issues Yoga For Stress Relief Yoga is considered to be an extremely effective method for relieving stress Many people avoid yoga with the idea that they either can't or don't wish to maneuver their body into a pretzel Snoring: More Than a Laughing Matter Have you ever noticed how snoring is often used to get laughs on TV shows and cartoons When you think about it, there is really nothing funny about snoring Healthy Comes in All Shapes and Sizes Contrary to popular belief, you don't necessarily have to be a size two in order to be healthy Surprisingly, there are a great deal of people out there, women in particular, who starve themselves- who are bulimic or anorexic just so that they can �look� good Exercises to Build Muscle Fast Of the various methods talked about to build muscle fast, many are totally incorrect One theory totally wrong is that without the use of steroids, thin people cannot build muscle fast Guide to Zoloft Zoloft is one of the many popular drugs in the SSRI family SSRI�s or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are most often prescribed to treat depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD and premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD Health Benefits of Acupressure Acupressure is a form of massage therapy It originated in China many years ago and is also used in Japan where it is called shiatsu Common Warts There are many types of warts that can plague the feet, the hands or even the genitals Warts appear in a variety of forms, most often with a scattered, raised, bumpy surface on the fingers and toes Reflexology For Stress Relief Reflexology is based on the Chinese belief that a vital energy, called chi, flows through the body along paths known as meridians As long as this energy flows smoothly, the body is in balance Melanoma; Cancer of the Skin Melanoma is a cancer of the skin that is malignant and can be found prominently on the skin but can also be found in the bowel and even the eye Melanoma is the rarest of skin cancers but it causes the most skin cancer related deaths Tuberculosis; Tubercle Bacillus Tuberculosis is an infection that often can become deadly Tuberculosis is caused by the bacteria known as mycobacteria What is Gout? Gout is a disease that is caused by the buildup of uric acid in the human body The uric acid accumulates on the cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissue because of the elevated amounts of the acid in the bloodstream Bone Marrow Bone marrow is an important part of human life It is a flexible tissue that is found in the hollow interior of bones Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the central nervous system It occurs when the immune system attacks the central nervous system, which leads to demyelination The History of Medicine The practice of medicine has been around for centuries Whether it is used for witchcraft or wizardry or just for the sole purpose of healing; medicine has been a mainstay in the survival of humankind What is Laryngitis? Laryngitis is when the larynx becomes inflamed The voice becomes hoarse and there can possibly be a complete loss of voice because the vocal cords become irritated by the inflammation What is Leukemia? Leukemia is a form of cancer that develops in the bone marrow of human beings Leukemia is usually caused by an uncontrolled production of blood cells Emphysema; A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affecting the lungs of human beings It is more often then not caused by exposure to toxic chemicals Infantile Paralysis Infantile paralysis, also known as polio, is a disease that affects the spinal cord and the legs of human beings The disease is an acute viral infectious disease that can be spread and is usually spread from person to person via the fecal-oral route When is Fatigue a Problem? Today we tend to live life at a faster pace than our ancestors did This killer pace is often accompanied by tiredness Prostate Cancer Prostate cancer is a disease that develops in the male reproductive system; specifically in the gland called the prostate How does prostate cancer develop Sinus Infection A sinus infection, also known as sinusitis, is an infection of the paranasal sinuses This could be a result of an infection, bacteria, fungus, a virus, an allergy or an autoimmune issue Sleep Apnea Sleep apnea is caused by pauses in breathing while a person sleeps These pauses cause the person to wake up repeatedly throughout the night, making them exhausted during the daytime and difficult to stay awake during daytime hours Surgery Surgery is the most common medical practice around today that employs investigative work and treatment in one Surgery is used to remove tumors, bone fragments, investigate a health issue after x-rays have been taken or even to repair broken bones or torn ligaments in the elbow, knee, or ankle Hearing Impairment Hearing impairment can affect anyone at any age It is when a person is unable to pick up sounds either at all or slightly Pneumonia and Its Effects Pneumonia is a problem that affects the lungs and can be deadly if not treated properly or detected early Pneumonia involves the inflammation of the lungs and is caused when the alveolar are filled with fluid Physical Activity, Exercise, And Diabetes Physical activity refers to any movement that burns calories such as pushing a broom or vacuum cleaner, washing the car or working in the garden Exercise involves a series of repeated movements aimed to strengthen your body Oldest Apothecary in the United States Old Town Alexandria has a lot of interesting restaurants, bars, stores and historical spots to visit if interested in the history of the United States It is located in Virginia, only a 15 minute drive from Washington, D Malignant Neoplasm; Cancer Cancer is one of the leading causes of death not only in the United States but also around the world Cancer is defined as class of diseases that is caused by a group of cells to have uncontrolled growth, the potential to spread throughout the body and to invade surrounding tissues and organs Why People Need to Know About Diabetes Diabetes is a disease, which people often don�t realize they have It is even possible to have it, get rid of it and not know you had it The Effects of Weight Loss on Diabetes The largest risk factor for type 2 diabetes is being overweight Research has found that, of all the individuals who develop type 2 diabetes, eighty to ninety percent of them are overweight The Dentist He dentist is a very important doctor in the lives of people Dentists help to keep teeth and gum's healthy for their patients Strep Throat Affects All Ages Strep throat is a very common illness that occurs in all humans of all ages most often in the winter months It is an infection of the pharynx and possibly the larynx and the tonsils Self-care For Individuals With Diabetes A proactive attitude towards your diabetes treatment is crucial in preventing complications Diabetics can�t just delegate their care to their health care provider Pregnancy and Its Effects Pregnancy is when a woman is carrying one or more offspring inside her uterus The offspring, before birth, is known as a fetus The Heart Test You Absolutely Need to Have Today heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women Many fatal heart attacks occur suddenly with absolutely no warning Nutritional Supplements That Protect the Brain The Ginkgo tree is one of the world�s oldest surviving trees It can live for more than a thousand years A Risk Factor For Heart Attack in Older People People worry about their cholesterol and most of us have this checked as part of an annual physical This is very wise for middle-aged men and women, as, at that age level, high cholesterol is a high risk factor for heart attack Complications Associated With Diabetes Controlling diabetes involves managing one�s diet and level of physical activity This is not something most people enjoy doing Special Heart Monitoring For Females Heart disease and not cancer is the leading cause of death among the female population of the United States The tragic part however is, that in women, heart disease is most often a silent killer Obesity in the American Population America is getting fatter It is also living longer Aggressive Management of Hypertension More than 60% of older persons in the United States suffer from hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure Hypertension is defined as an increase in blood pressure above normal Why You Need CoQ10 and Vitamin C While heart disease once favored men and was even called �a widow maker�, it is now the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women However, medical research continues to look for ways to prevent this The Miracle Anti-oxidant � Pycnogenol Medical research studies have demonstrated that free radical damage is not only linked to many deadly diseases but is also a major factor in aging As the cells in our body metabolize oxygen, they create free radicals Keeping Fit at Forty and Above Research has proven that there is a direct correlation between physical activity and longevity However, staying young and active has another benefit Reflexology For Joint and Muscle Pain Reflexology has been defined as the application of pressure with the thumb and forefinger on reflexive points on the feet and on the hands to stimulate occurrences within the body This stimulation has been shown to cause physiological changes within the body and should not be confused with massage Natural Massage Techniques For Headaches Ninety seven percent of people have had a debilitating headache at one point or another and over seventy percent of us suffer from chronic headaches Interestingly enough, there are many techniques that we can use - whether they are self massage techniques or techniques used by registered massage therapists Glaucoma and the Optic Nerve Glaucoma is a disease involving the optic nerve that affects the loss of retinal ganglion cells If glaucoma is left untreated it will eventually lead to permanent damage of the optic nerve and then blindness Types of Headaches Headaches are the most common complained about pain in the world today Sometimes neck or upper back pain is interpreted as a headache The Rising Instance of Anorexia During Pregnancy The dangers of anorexia are known throughout the population � and yet, we still have record amounts of young girls and women suffering from the disorder Lately, there have been high instances of women suffering from anorexia while going through pregnancy which caused the condition to be dubbed, �preggorexia� Common Causes of Headaches From distracting to dehabilitating, headaches can ruin a meal, a day � or a good night�s sleep Headaches can occur within different parts of the head from the sinus cavity to the brain and with over one hundred fifty different types, there are many places and ways for the pain to occur Top Five Ways to Quit Smoking Not only does smoking affect the health of those that smoke, it affects those around the smoker who are surrounded by the second hand smoke Quitting smoking can be difficult but it is a goal that many who conquer it are glad to be finished the bad habit � regardless of the difficult measures that it took to quit the habit How to Prevent Dehydration While Swimming Dehydration or hypohydration refers to the loss of water within the body It can occur at any time, within any sport and should be avoided as it can cause further complications within the body Natural Healing Powers of Capsaicin The ingredients in hot sauce do more than create a spice in food The powers in those hot peppers can influence the body in many positive ways in anything from joint pain to the common cold Alzheimer�s Disease Today Alzheimer�s Disease is the most common form of dementia in the world today It is an incurable disease that is degenerative and terminal Allergies Affect Immune System Allergies, more so a disorder than a disease, affect a person�s immune system Allergens are the trigger for an allergic reaction and these allergens are most commonly found in the environment Ways to Lower High Cholesterol Levels Today, heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States High blood cholesterol levels present a significant risk factor for heart problems The What and Why of Cholesterol Cholesterol is a typed of fat that is needed by and found in all of the cells in your body It functions to protect nerves, produce some hormones, and manufacture cell tissues Dealing With Secondary Headaches Doctors define secondary headaches as those that result from a particular illness Sometimes these illnesses are very serious and life threatening Coping With Tension and Cluster Headaches The medical profession classifies headaches into two broad categories � primary and secondary Primary headaches are those, which are not caused by another illness Coping With Migraine Headaches As early as 400 BC Hippocrates classified headaches into two groups, primary and secondary Secondary headaches are those, which indicate an underlying medical condition Forms of Diabetes Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism due to hereditary issues or environmental causes It is a result of an unusually high blood sugar in the body or obesity The Dangers of Tanning Beds Could the rising instances of skin cancer and other diseased be related to the growing number of people choosing to �fake and bake� and them being exposed to excess UVA and UVB radiation Experts say yes Indoor Tanning While Pregnant: Is it Safe? A tan or healthy glow can apparently make you look ten years younger At the time when many women are not feeling as sexy as they once were, during pregnancy � is it safe to partake in sunless tanning Cancer Fighting Foods It is no secret that what we choose to eat impacts our health on a daily basis Some foods are rich in anti oxidants, and some foods are known to contain healthy amounts of beneficial bacteria A Strange Children�s Illness There is a strange children�s illness with an equally strange name � Fifth Disease It is so named because there are five common children�s diseases which have rashes and are contagious Care For Common Foot Problems Our feet are most often overworked, often abused, and usually under-cared for In fact, we take them for granted until a problem arises Carpal Tunnel Syndrome When the median nerve that passes through the fibrous carpal tunnel in the front of the wrist is squeezed, the result is carpal tunnel syndrome The squeezing of the nerve is generally due to tissue inflammation as a result of activities that repeatedly flex and extend the wrist What Are the Correlations Between Diet and ADD? Since the discovery of ADD, there have been many questions about the correlation between the diagnosis and the diet that the child has been consuming More than ten percent of children in traditional school based systems have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder Natural Ways to Deal With Morning Sickness Morning sickness occurs in most pregnancies throughout the first months when surges of hormones are rushing through the body Some pregnant mothers-to-be have days where it is difficult to get out of bed, let alone make it to work and accomplish all of the tasks that must be completed throughout the day High Blood Pressure: Causes and Treatments High blood pressure or hypertension is one of the most common health problems in adults Although health care professionals are unsure of the causes, there are numerous options for medication to treat hypertension, and therefore the disease is quite manageable Viagra: Uses Other Than Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction The little blue pill is known to many as the main treatment for erectile dysfunction, but does the miracle pill have other uses that we are just learning about Sildenafil is the technical name for the drug is similar to other drugs on the market like cialis and levitra Are You at Risk For Diabetes? There are two types of diabetes, type one and type two Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in adults and untreated it can lead to nerve damage and amputation, as well as vision problems The Dangerous Side Effects of Lipitor Lipitor is indicated for the management of patients suffering from high cholesterol Lipitor is dosed in tablets of 10, 20, 40 and 80 milligrams Natural Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol More than forty percent of the adult population suffers from high cholesterol, or what medical professionals refer to as hyperlipidemia As an alternative to medications many consider the use of natural supplements, a change in diet or exercise to manage the disease The Importance of Zinc Zinc is one of the minerals that are found naturally in our bodies and important for many bodily functions Zinc is required at a cellular level to help in cell division and also assists in liver function and expediting the healing of wounds Osteoporosis May Lead to Fractures Osteoporosis is a diseases that affects the strength of bones and could lead to fractures The bone mineral density is reduced, the structure of the bone is changed and the collagen amounts present in the bones is altered when a person has osteoporosis High Blood Pressure and Prolonged Illnesses High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition that aides in the development of many diseases and other conditions High blood pressure is when a patient's blood pressure is at a chronically high level Leading Cause of Death in US Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing one person every 34 seconds The term heart disease encompasses more than just one condition Importance of Exercise Exercise is an incredibly important part of a healthy person's life Exercise is attributed to a healthy, long life and is attributed to preventing cancers, high blood pressure, sleep apnea and even asthma Health Insurance Information You Should Know Health insurance is possibly the most important aspect of a person�s life and is the difference between medical coverage and not being able to go to the doctor when sick or for a checkup Health insurance is used to pay for medical expenses, which would cost an arm and a leg without insurance Bone Fracture A bone fracture occurs when a bone, anywhere in the human body, is cracked or broken The break affects the continuity of the bone itself and also causes mild to severe pain at the break and throughout the body Asthma Can Be Scary Asthma can be scary and quite dangerous if it is not kept in control by the person afflicted with the disease Asthma, if not kept in check, can lead to serious complications with breathing and may even result in death Breast Cancer Affecting Women Breast cancer can affect women and men alike and is the second most common type of cancer worldwide next to lung cancer Breast cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer death worldwide Parkinson�s Disease Parkinson�s disease is a degenerative disorder that affects the central nervous system and impairs the motor skills, speech, and other functions of the patient It is classified in a group of disorders called movement disorders Things You Need to Know About Acne Acne is the most common skin condition known around the world and basically the entire population will deal with acne at least once in their lifetime Considering so many of use deal with acne there are many important things you need to know about acne
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