Bad breath: Causes and Treatments The medical term for bad breath is halitosis. It is an embarrassing problem that plagues many people. Bed breath is caused from multiple factors. What causes bad breathThe most common cause of bad breath is bacteria in the mouth (bacteria in the mouth is caused by many of the reasons below)Poor dental health (not brushing or flossing) Food particles that are trapped between your teethSmoking or...more
Cold Sores: Causes and Treatments Unlike canker sores, cold sores have a well-known cause – a virus. Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is responsible for most cases of cold sores. Cold sores are characterized by:Blistering of the lips or around the mouthPain which is initially severe and then dissipates over 4-5 daysLesions appear 2 days to 2 weeks after the person has been exposedThe initial case may be associated...more
Non Medication Treatment For ADHD - Finding an Effective Natural Remedy Many parents who have read about the dangers of prescription drugs are looking at non medication treatment for ADHD as an alternative. Of course, the big question is: do these remedies really work? In this short article, you'll learn more about these natural alternatives. If your child has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and has been prescribed ADHD medication treatment, you may have watched your child's behavior go from bad to worse. This is because while prescription drugs make some kids better, they make other kids' symptoms worse, primarily due to their long list of side effects. Although the side effects depend on the drug, they usually range from issues like sleeplessness and loss of appetite to heart trouble and suicidal thinking. Even on the milder side of the list of potential side effects, the risks are troubling. For instance, a child who doesn't eat much or gets a minimal amount of sleep will be less likely to be able to behave well in school, let alone concentrate and learn. And we haven't even looked at how such issues affect...more
The sinus tarsi is a tiny canal that enters into the ankle beneath the tarsal bone of the foot. Sinus Tarsi Syndrome sometimes occurs when this area of the foot becomes injured. Most individuals who suffer with this condition have experienced a past injury to their ankle, most commonly a sprain. It can also occur due to overuse or improper foot...more
There is the possibility of having the blood supply cut off and when such situation happened, then, the patients are in great need of the attention of a doctor as it has become a surgical situation. For example, if the blood flow does not pass through the hernia opening in the abdominal wall, it is an emergency as the tissue in the body needs...more
Heel spurs are essentially a hook of bone that forms at the back of the foot near the base of the ankle. Heel spurs are also described as a calcium deposit that covers the tendons and ligaments of the ankle. Heel spurs cause extreme pain, and can prevent someone from walking or being physically active at a normal level.Heel spurs are more common than people expect them to be. They are most common in people age forty and over, although heel spurs can occur in people younger than forty, and frequently affect athletes or people who are regularly physically active. Heel spurs are also common in those with poor circulation and degenerative diseases. People who suffer from arthritis may suffer from heel spurs as well. The symptoms of heel spurs are pain in the lower ankle, which increase when walking. Treatment of heel spurs can be carried out in many ways and tends to be effective. If someone suspects that they have heel spurs, they should contact their podiatrist immediately for treatment. Their podiatrist will recommend that they perform an x-ray. The podiatrist may also perform a physical on the patient to ensure that there are no underlying conditions, and of course if heel spurs...more
Signs of Colon Cancer – Early Detection Early Recovery Cancer is a group of diseases in which a cell or group of cells exhibits uncontrolled growth, invading and destroying neighboring cells and sometimes spreading to other parts in the body...more
Effective Nits Treatment When it comes to treating nits, make sure that whatever it is you resort to using, comb your hair thoroughly after each nits treatment using a nit comb. After 10 days of undergoing nits treatment, make sure to do the...more
Types of Breast Cancer - Invasive and Non-Invasive Cancer We have all heard of women from all over the world suffering from what is known as Breast Cancer, but not all of them actually have the same exact condition, owing to the difference in...more
What Is Breast Cancer and How to Reduce the Chances of Getting It? Breast cancer is a type of cancer, which as the name suggest, occurs in the breasts of a woman. Though, there are some cases where men too have been diagnosed with this...more
We've all heard experts tell us just how powerful our mind are, but very few of us are really aware of how our sub conscious minds affect and control our lives. Its been said that on a mental level we are like robots and even though we think we...more
How Alcohol Detox Treatment Can Help You Alcohol abuse or addiction is one of the main problems of most people, and sometimes the seriousness of their addiction can cause the body to weaken or their social life to suffer tremendously. Hence,...more