The spinal cord extends from the brain to the lower back and carries messages between the body and the brain in a top-down manner. It is encased in the spinal canal, an opening in the vertebral column that is protected by the bony parts of the vertebrae. The spinal canal is occupied by the spinal cord and the posterior longitudinal ligament, which sits between the cord and the back of the vertebra. Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are one of the most...more
A qualified naturopath can help you manage PCOS naturally using natural supplements, herbs to balance hormones and advising on diet and lifestyle improvements to lose weight. Natural Treatments For PCOS By: Narelle Stegehuis About the Author Narelle Stegehuis, CEO of MassAttack, and BumpFertility is a Naturopath specializing in the treatment of PCOS, Fibroids, Endometriosis & Thyroid imbalance. Uniquely her services are...more
Gout is a very painful and sometime debilitating joint disease caused by uric acid crystal formation in the joints. However, early diagnosis, management and treatment, can result in decreasing the severity and the frequency of gout attacks. Most patients who are experiencing a gout attack usually complain of severe pain in the affected joint. This pain tends to be worse at night. One of the most common areas affected is the big toe joint at the ball of the foot. Typical symptoms that occur in a gout attack are hot and extremely swelling and redness. The pain can be very excruciating to the point that even light touch from bed sheets can cause pain.Interestingly, the painful symptoms of gout usually occur during the night when the body temperature drops. Once the body temperature is lower, there is a higher occurrence of uric acid crystals that slowly begin to form in the joints. This process is very similar to dissolving sugar in hot water. When the hot water cools, the dissolved sugar slowly begins to reform similar to uric acid crystals formation in the foot when the body temperature decreases.Origin of gout: Gout is a disease commonly found in older men and postmenopausal...more
Heat treatment facility (for example: salt bath, furnace or continuous furnace) and the differences between the charges of blank material, have a significant influence on the gear distortion. The distortions from heat treatment are critical to the final hard finishing operation. In addition to the blank body distortions, heat treating also causes a...more
Cirrhosis of the liver is the end stage for a variety of liver diseases. The term cirrhosis is a symptom that refers to the orange or tawny color of a diseased liver and is not a specific disease in itself. Although it is most closely associated with alcoholism, the most common cause of liver cirrhosis in the United States is now hepatitis. Here's how to prevent liver cirrhosis.Scarring of the liver, or cirrhosis, occurs in people who suffer from chronic liver disease. Cirrhosis limits important liver function such as the elimination of toxins and pathogens, the regulation of protein in the blood and the production of bile necessary for the absorption of fats and vitamins. While cirrhosis is an irreversible condition, early treatment with gentle, natural medicine can help to prevent further damage to the liver. Read on to learn more about how to treat cirrhosis with natural medicine.Cirrhosis is a condition that results from irregular function and structure of the liver. It is a complication that arises from various liver diseases and a result of chronic liver diseases. Some forms of liver cirrhosis are life threatening and extremely dangerous. There are many different causal...more
Cat Flea Treatment - What You Need to Know By: Tiffany Windhurst About the Author Find out more on cat flea treatment and read many interesting articles on pet health care. (ArticlesBase SC #3517433) Article...more
Ayurveda, the ancient "Science of Life," is one of the oldest forms of health care in the world. It is a holistic science that places great emphasis on prevention and aims at bringing about and maintaining harmony of body, mind and consciousness. It...more
Joint pain is a very common problem and many people all around the world suffer from this. For some people it is mild and for some people it may be severe but, lots of people have to suffer from this problem. Sometimes it may affect the people...more
On March 24, 2009 it was announced that Dirk Nowitzki had a moderate left high ankle and minor left knee sprain. As you can see, sprains can be a serious injury. If you have ever sprained your shoulder, you know that it can be very painful.Even if...more
Should you select a well water treatment system, consult your local authorities for the preferred system based upon the potential of quality degradation that can occur in your area. The best defense against contamination is a system that uses...more
Mainly used in surgical treatment of large uterine fibroids, the symptoms can cause significant secondary anemia, with poor results after conservative treatment.First, myomectomy (treatment of uterine fibroids)1. Abdominal myomectomy for 40 years of...more