April 2009
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By Christine S on April 21, 2009
Anytime you can see blood in the urine, it requires an investigation by a doctor to determine the exact cause. There are more than 100 causes of such bleeding, but a list of just some of them reveals that a serious condition – requiring immediate care – may be present. While about 25 percent of [...]
Posted in Hematuria | Tagged bladder infections, blood in the urine, immediate care, old adage, prevention is better than cure, serious medical condition
By Christine S on April 21, 2009
Lupus, what is it? Lupus, not a well-known disease, is still dreaded by those afflicted by it. It just hits you without a warning, usually picking the time in your life when all is well, then stays with you forever. Recently, however, a number of things have been found out about it that it has [...]
Posted in Lupus | Tagged body organs, butterfly pattern, discoid lupus erythematosus dle, hair loss, mood swings depression, mouth sores, persistent fatigue, skin cell, skin cells, symptoms, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic lupus erythematosus sle, thyroid problems
By Christine S on April 21, 2009
Have you experienced coughing up a “little stone” instead of mucus? Could it really be possible (medically speaking) to spit out a stone? How does it happen? What could be the reason of such a condition? Lithoptysis, or stone expectoration, originates its word from the Greek lithos, which means stone. It has been known to [...]
Posted in Lithoptysis | Tagged bronchial tube, calcium phosphate, Lithoptysis, lymph nodes, mucus, sound medical advice
By Christine S on April 21, 2009
Hemorrhoids are standard equipment in the human machine. Regardless of race, sex, religion or political persuasion, we all have hemorrhoidal veins; and it is in these veins that hemorrhoids ma develop. Hemorrhoids are mentioned in the Bible, so we have had them a long time – and they may even be honorable. The great internal [...]
Posted in Hemorrhoids | Tagged bowel movement, diets, political persuasion, protruding hemorrhoids, symptoms, treatment of hemorrhoids
By Christine S on April 21, 2009
Fruits and vegetables are part of the food pyramid. They are very good sources of vitamins and minerals needed by the body. They are considered as protective foods because they keep illnesses away aside from other benefits such as making the eyes clear and bright, the skin rosy, the hair glossy, the gums, teeth and [...]
Posted in Healthy Eating | Tagged fruits and vegetables, fruits and veggies, lifestyle, sources of vitamins and minerals, vitamins and minerals
By Christine S on April 21, 2009
With hundreds of spas sprouting all over the country, choosing the right one can be a daunting experience when, in the first place, the very purpose of such a summer indulgence is relaxation. Because a spa visit should be stress-free, here is a guide of what to expect and what not to expect from having [...]
Posted in Spa | Tagged angelina jolie, balinese massage, day spa, day spas, inner serenity, mini spa, spa experience, spa visit, Travel
By Christine S on April 20, 2009
The Atkins diet has often been a well received diet for people who want to lose significant amounts of weight. This diet is especially attractive to people who want to start losing weight in a short period of time. The diet seems to have lost some steam over the past couple of years with there [...]
Posted in Dieting | Tagged cardiovascular health, cholesterol, diets, featured, losing weight, Weight Loss, what can you eat on the atkins diet
By Christine S on April 17, 2009
Dermabrasion, also known as skin planing, is a useful and effective method for removing or improving post-acne (pimple) scars. It literally means scraping of the skin. The purpose is to get rid of the superficial layer of the skin so as to make deep scars shallower. This can be done in one or several sessions, [...]
Posted in Skin Care | Tagged Acne, cosmetic surgeon, dermabrasion, frozen skin
By Christine S on April 17, 2009
While hair on the head is something to be admired, any profusion elsewhere on the body is considered unattractive. Body hair is quite normal and can range from one persistent coarse hair on the chin, the upper lip, or eyebrows that meet across the bridge of the nose, to hair that grows around nipples, under [...]
Posted in Skin Care | Tagged bikini area, bridge of the nose, face and body, leg hair, moisturizer, sensitive skin, stray hairs
By Christine S on April 13, 2009
Aromatherapy, which dates back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese, involves the mixing of essential oils from plants with massage oils to create scents that relax, stimulate, and regenerate. It boosts energy and eases stress, anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and joint stiffness. Cranio-sacral practitioners apply gentle pressure on the soft tissue around the scalp and [...]
Posted in Spa | Tagged Acupressure, body temperature, headache, immune system, lifestyle, Weight Loss, weight management
