Going through menopause is bad enough; the symptoms can be devastating as most women will attest. But if you are taking hormones prescribed by your doctor, are you also worried about ovarian cancer? Perhaps you may want to find out the facts, and take steps to avoid this dreaded affliction that will strike over 22,000 women in the U.S. this year alone. Over 60% of the women diagnosed will die of the disease.Ovarian cancer is a cancer that forms...more
Why is it that modern medicine seems to have so many answers to so many questions, and yet we still keep getting sick? This may be an oversimplification, but part of it may be that our so-called modern medical treatment and care in this country treats more of the symptoms than the whole person. Treating the person in his or her entirety is something referred to as a holistic approach, and it just could be the future of medicine, or a bigger part...more
The global cancer biomarkers market for 2007 was estimated to be $3.6 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR (Compounded Annual Growth Rate) of 6.3% to reach $6.3 billion by 2016. This growth is primarily attributed to the rise in the number of biomarker tests in the cancer types such as cervical cancer, NSCLC (non-small cell lung cancer), breast cancer, gastric cancer, head cancer, colon cancer and many others that will be launched in the next few years. These will contribute significantly to market revenues. In addition, the support from regulatory bodies such as the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and various government initiatives will also drive up the investment in biomarkers, which will result in the discovery of improved tumor markers. In the future, the growth of personalized medicines and the strong support from regulatory agencies such as the FDA will be the two major factors that will drive the demand for biomarkers, particularly in cancer research. Personalized medicines are gaining popularity due to their ability to provide customized treatment to patients based on their genetic as well as medical profile. Since biomarkers help in predicting...more
You must have heard the saying that "eyes speak a lot". Your eyes give the complete reflection of what you think, what you feel and also about your health enough to make a person form opinion about you. So it is necessary to keep your eyes healthy. Along with that your words impress the people. For this your mouth should be odor free...more
Acupuncture is a very old and popular technique from traditional Chinese medicines. It is very ancient and since then practiced to cure various diseases in patients. This technique due to its popularity has spread all over the world. The western medical system has worked on its principles and evolved with new techniques in acupuncture...more
From ancient times, our gurus and sadhus have focused on the breath as the solution of all problems in the body. Breath is a way through air enters in our body. This air reaches to each and every tissues of our body so if we will breathe fresh and clean air, we will be away from any type of medication and treatment. Due to the advancement of technology we cannot escape living in polluted environment. As a result of which we are facing lot many respiratory disorders everyday. The no. of asthmatic and allergic patients is increasing day by day.There are many solutions for these disorders, most of them involving heavy medication. But besides medicines there are methods which do not include any drugs and are natural and safe. One of which is the acupuncture treatment. Acupuncture treatment is a very ancient process which was practiced in china and other Asian countries. Acupuncture believes that a positive energy always flow through our body. This energy flows along the pathways in the body called as meridians. There are so many meridians in our body, each of which is specific to certain organs and affects it in positive or negative manner.Acupuncture believes that any...more
Microtia is the medical term for deformed or underdeveloped ears. It is a congenital condition where the external ear (pinna) do not develop fully. It can be psychologically traumatic for children and they may find it difficult to deal with the...more
Acupuncture is a form of traditional Chinese medicine that employs the use of special hair-thin needles that are inserted just below the skin at strategic points in the body known as acupuncture points. This helps in regulating the flow of energy,...more
A lot of men are looking for an effective premature ejaculation treatment for the simple reason that they can have a much better sexual experience with their partners. The truth is that there are huge numbers of men that are affected...more
Moxa treatment or moxibustion has been derived from Japanese word "Moe Kusa" which means burning herb. This is a treatment or therapy for reducing pain and fatigue in human body. Moxa is a type of wool obtained from an herbal plant...more
Strictly speaking, Leucoderma is not a medical term, although it has come to mean any white/light colored skin patch. Very broadly, white patches can be acquire or may be present at birth. Again, both acquired and present at birth skin patches can...more
The urinary system is a complex and multifunctional cycle that both functions as a filtration of toxins in the blood and as an excretory organ as these toxins are released out of the body through an end product known as the urine.Standing urination...more