Laser eye surgery is mostly known to treat myopia and hyperopia. However, these two vision impairments are not the only ones that are treatable by laser eye surgery. Astigmatism as a third form of refractive error that can also be corrected using laser treatment. Lasers used to treat astigmatism have been in occurrence since ten years ago. Nowadays, there are even subsequent lasers that have received approval for treatment of astigmatism....more
Manufacturers of beauty products have been quick to cash in on your panic, and constantly keep coming up with newer and newer solutions. Researchers are not too far behind either, as they delve deeply into the human skin to find out all its secrets. The latest on the anti-aging scene is laser treatments for the skin. It has already gained wide popularity, as is evinced by wide usage across the globe. As has been proved with regard to several...more
Hemorrhoids will affect most people at on e time or another in their lives, they can cause a lot of pain and very discomforting itching in the butt, so the average sufferer is constantly seeking for a quick and permanent cure. Here we will go over what causes hemorrhoids, how to treat them, and how to prevent them from coming back. (Click here to know how to stop hemorrhoids from ever coming back)Hemorrhoids can occur internally, externally, or both inside and outside of the anus. Some times the external and internal types can coexist in the same individual at the same time. Hemorrhoids are basically swollen and inflammed veins. Excessive pressure builds up in veins causing them to swell up and become engorged with pooling of blood.{To know more about the root causes of hemorrhoids get your free copy of a Book on hemorrhoids by clicking here}There are many things that can encourage hemorrhoids to flare up;-Excessive body weight and pregnancy leads to increased intra abdominal pressure which is transmitted into the rectal veins causing them to swell up and be stretched. Straining to move bowels can also cause blood to pool rapidly around the colon by impeding blood...more
Premature ejaculation is considered to be the most common sexual dysfunction. The stigma attached to it also makes it quite difficult for men to discuss it openly. As such, many of the people fall into depression that can wreck both their work and social life. Not to mention the frustration it can cause to the partner. Many...more
Nowadays, men are very much conscious of their looks especially when it comes to their bodies. Most of them are in search of a way to eliminate unwanted fats faster without the hassle and exhaustion brought by going to the gym. In snagging a girls attention, men are very much aware that appearance is important therefore they are ready to pay the...more
São muitos os casos de câncer, hoje em dia, que apresentam bom prognóstico de tratamento. Mesmo assim, a maioria dos pacientes sofre um grande impacto ao conhecer o diagnóstico, sofrendo importantes alterações na autoimagem e na autoestima. Assim como o apoio psicológico, o suporte da família é determinante para que a pessoa encare o tratamento da melhor forma possível e supere a fase difícil com o máximo de qualidade de vida possível. "Negação da doença, revolta e insegurança são as reações imediatas mais comuns por parte dos pacientes. Já a família teme o sofrimento do ente querido e costuma ter sentimentos de impotência, sem saber ao certo como reagir aos fatos. Em alguns lares, simplesmente se faz um pacto de silêncio, em que todos evitam falar sobre a doença", diz o doutor Luiz Gonzaga Leite, chefe do departamento de psicologia do Hospital Santa Paula, de São Paulo.O especialista afirma que o câncer deve ser enfrentado de forma direta e objetiva, com a participação ativa da pessoa nas decisões relacionadas ao seu tratamento e à sua vida como um todo. Na medida do possível, se busca desmistificar a doença e ajudar o paciente a...more
I recently read an interesting article on how mistletoe has been thought to be a possible anti-cancer food to consume. I had never heard this sort of odd theory before, but then again, there are many foods, especially green leafies...more
A new blood marker was found for mesothelioma by the National Research Centre for Asbestos Associated Sickness, School of Medicine and Pharmacology at the University of Western Australia. Researchers observed that the degree of soluble...more
These are the days of the internet boom and it seems like everyone wants to get in on their own project payday, the question is how many are really willing to work for it. Because despite what you see on TV and in online advertisements, becoming an...more
One of the most ingenious inventions ever has been delivering powerful results from the time it was invented. From it has come recorded history, literary masterpieces, works of art, mathematical problem solving, musical composition,...more
Bipolar syndrome or what is popularly known as manic-depression syndrome is a psychiatric disorder that greatly affects the mood of the person. The person with bipolar disorder usually experiences severe mood swings and these extreme mood swings...more
Heart attack is caused due to the low supply of oxygen to the heart muscles or the cardiac muscles which causes death of the cardiac muscles or a permanent damage, resulting into heart failure. This could happen to anyone and at any time. People most...more