The American Academy of Neurology defines concussion as “mental status alteration due to biomechanical forces affecting the brain.” It needn’t only cause loss of consciousness. Concussion has varying grades. In grade 0, the injury gets characterized by headaches and concentration difficulties. Grade 1 concussion causes the patient to appear stunned or dazed but without loss [...]
Filed under: Mental Illness on December 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »
Osteoporosis is a complicated condition where the bone mass density of a person declines slowly to a point where even a low trauma triggers a hip, wrist or spine fracture. Hence, to clearly ascertain which part of the bone is affected, many physicians use algorithms to assist them in decision-making and treatment options. An algorithm [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness on December 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Cellulite is the formation of unsightly ‘orange peel’ on upper legs, thighs and stomachs of both women and men. It is mainly caused due to inappropriate fat storage from micro vascular damage with enhanced fluid and lymphatic retention. Most anti-cellulite creams used for treatment have either caffeine or aminophylline (both dehydrating) and retinal or DMAE [...]
Filed under: Natural Remedies on December 16th, 2009 | Comments Off
The thyroid gland is a small butterfly shaped organ situated at the front of your neck. It produces hormones regulating your body’s metabolism and controlling your energy level. Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and thyroid nodules are the three main thyroid disorders.
Hypothyroidism occurs due to lack of thyroxin secretion in which the body’s immune system attacks thyroid glands, [...]
Filed under: Breathing Difficulties, Natural Remedies on December 10th, 2009 | No Comments »
Acne is a skin condition that affects teenagers and goes right till adulthood. Most acne sufferers prefer fast and miraculous cure like acne laser treatment which uses targeted rays to kill bacteria, preventing pimples and pustules. Acne laser treatment process is straight forward and simple. A powerful and accurate laser is aimed at specific oil [...]
Filed under: Natural Skin Care on December 8th, 2009 | No Comments »
When cancer cells afflict the tongue region, it causes tongue cancer. It could either be malignant or benign, on most occasions, the latter. Tongue cancer is common in oral cavity and more serious than other forms of oral cancer.
Tongue cancer symptoms include appearance of white colored patch, ulcers, bumps, bad breath, pain, salivary [...]
Filed under: Natural Remedies on December 1st, 2009 | No Comments »