Chronic bad breath is also commonly known as halitosis. This condition is often a source of embarrassment for sufferers, leading to distressing social interactions. cause of bad breath is bacterial buildup in the mouth, especially around the teeth, gums, and tongue. These bacteria feed on carbohydrates such as sugars left in the mouth after eating, causing the buildup known as plaque that is responsible for gum disease (gingivitis) and tooth...more
Treatments are available for varicose veins. Many of them are simple things you can start right now.Raise your legs as much as possible. If you can take half-hour breaks every day to rest, take action. It is important to lift up your legs up above the level of your heart to achieve the maximum effect, and to do this for about a half-hour each and every time.Wear compression stockings (such as Ted Hose or Jobst stockings). The key is always to...more
Alternate Names : Rock fever, Cyprus fever, Undulant fever, Gibraltar fever, Malta fever, Mediterranean feverBrucellosis is transmitted to humans from infected animals. Its clinical features are not disease specific. Brucellosis has many synonyms derived from the geographical regions in which the disease occurs (e.g., Mediterranean fever, Malta fever, Gibraltar fever, Cyprus fever); from the remittent character of its fever (e.g., undulant fever); or from its resemblance to malaria and typhoid (e.g., typhomalarial fever, intermittent typhoid). Humans are commonly infected with the brucella organism through ingestion of contaminated milk or dairy products.The disease spreads into the blood after ingestion and absorption from the gut. It reaches the lymph system and spleen which enlarge in an attempt to stop further progression of the disease. During this reaction the patient starts to experience the characteristic bouts of fever.The disease is not usually fatal, but the intermittent fevers (a source of its nickname, "undulant fever") can be exhausting. The patient maybe febrile for 4 months before remitting to develop fever one month later. Symptoms usually appear...more
Non surgical treatment for ovarian cysts can take various formats. There are conventional options, such as taking the birth control pill, or natural remedies. The issue with taking the birth control pill and similar remedies is that it is very much a "quick-fix" approach, with somewhere approaching an astounding 95% of women finding that they are...more
Relapsing fever is an infection transmitted by a louse or tick. It is characterized by repeated episodes of fever. Relapsing fever, as the name implies, is characterized by recurrent acute episodes of fever. These are followed by periods of defervescence of increasing duration. It is a vector-borne infection that is spread by lice...more
Natural treatment for fibroids in the uterus can be used very effectively to both manage the symptoms and to reduce the size of the fibroids themselves. There are various types of natural treatment, including changing what you eat and making some lifestyle changes.Fibroids form due to the interaction of a number of factors, and it is very difficult to discover just what the actual causes are in an individual woman. This is because it is a very subtle blending of issues, which, when combined with your own genetic make up, can trigger fibroid growth. For example, high estrogen levels are known to be a factor. However, not all women with high estrogen levels will have fibroid growth. However, couple this factor with other issues, such as the wrong type of diet and exposure to environmental toxins, and this could be the "straw that broke the camel's back"! One very effective natural treatment for fibroids in the uterus is to modify your diet. The principles include adhering to what you probably know to be a healthy diet. You should start off by cutting out all processed foods, and those with artificial additives, eating foods as close to their natural state as possible. Include plenty...more
One aspect of asthma alternative medication that you might want to look into is home remedies. The home remedies for asthma can offer both relief during attacks and can work well along with your medication in managing your condition. But always...more
One interesting study is called, "Radiological abnormalities among sheet-metal workers in the construction industry in the United States and Canada : relationship to asbestos exposure" - INIST Diffusion - 2, Allée du Parc de Brabois...more
One interesting study is called, "Asbestos-contaminated nappies and familial mesothelioma." By Li, FP, Dreyfus, M Gand Antman, KH - Lancet. Vol. 1, no. 8643, pp. 909-910. 1989. Here is an excerpt: "Mesothelioma has been reported in...more
The word 'arthritis' is means 'inflammation of joints'. Usually it is a chronic disease process. In various forms arthritis affects the people but most frequent it affects in the form of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis is also...more
One interesting study is called, "Early Inflammatory Response to Asbestos Exposure in Rat and Hamster Lungs: Role of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase" by Martina Dörgera, , Anne-Marie Allmelinga, Rainer Kiefmannb, Silvia Münzinga,...more
Regardless the causes of joint pain, obtaining pain relief seems to be almost vital for sufferers. It is easily understandable why, if we think that joint pain is seriously affecting our lives and it makes us incapable of performing even the simplest...more