Holistic Treatments for Scabies Scabies is one of the most discomforting skin conditions. The disease brings along some embarrassing symptoms and torments the sufferer in several ways. We all know that scabies is caused due to the bloodsucking parasites known as mites. These mites would often burrow themselves deep between the skin fold and continue to reproduce. Hence, if you wish to eliminate the condition, you would have to kill those...more
Have You Been Exposed to Asbestos? We are all exposed to low levels of asbestos in the air we breathe. These levels range from 0.00001 to 0.0001 fibers per milliliter of air and generally are highest in cities and industrial areas.It is known that breathing asbestos can increase the risk of cancer in people. There are two types of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos: lung cancer and mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the thin...more
There is no cure for cerebral palsy, but there are several treatments that help to relieve some of the extreme symptoms that the disorder displays. A patient should be advised by a multi-disciplinary team that encompasses physical therapy, occupational therapy, drug interventions, surgery, speech therapy, sensory integration, and adaptive equipment. Each patient is different and requires one or a combination of therapies that is individualized for that specific patient. The team should look at how the therapy will improve the quality of life of the patient and relieve pain, both physical and emotional, so that the quality of life will improve.As rigidity or stiffness sets in, the physical therapist can concentrate on the large muscles of the legs and arms to build strength and movement to both. As exercise increases and the muscles develop, less pain and immobility will be present. On the other hand, the occupational therapist specializes on the small muscles of the body. The treatment should loosen up fingers and toes and let the patient perform simple tasks that take dexterity in the extreme digits. By combining exercise with the proper utensils, the cerebral palsy patient will...more
Early Detection of Prostate Cancer Cancer of the prostate is typically a slow progressing cancer and symptoms often do not arise for many years. If the cancer is caught at an early stage, there might be no noticeable symptoms. Some men, however, will experience symptoms that could indicate the presence of prostate cancer. These might...more
Natural Treatments for ADD ADD, or Attention Deficit Disorder, is a growing problem facing children today. ADD is a type of hyperactivity disorder most commonly found in children, but it can also be present in adults. It is currently the most commonly diagnosed behavior disorder in children and is believed to afflict more than two million...more
The risks that come along with the use of asbestos have long been documented. Doctors have known about the links with asbestos to cancer and Mesothelioma since the 20s and 30s. You would think that asbestos would be a concern of the past but asbestos is still being manufactured and used by many countries. Asbestos is not a thing of the past and is used in dozens of products found in everybodys homes. It is important to recognize that asbestos lives among us still and an asbestos survey is a good way to find out if your property is one of many that utilize asbestos products. Asbestos in an undisturbed form is not harmful. The damage comes in when if asbestos is disturbed or broken up. The fibers of asbestos break very easily. One fiber can break into many smaller fibers that then become airborne. These tiny fibers are easily inhaled and this is the problem. Because of this risk it is important to conduct an asbestos survey on any property built before 2000 that you want to renovate. You must identify which materials in the home may contain asbestos so that it can be removed properly and safely.Asbestos has been incorporated into many materials like floor and ceiling tiles,...more
The risks of asbestos are known and have been for many years. For the most part, people are aware of the consequences of exposure to asbestos. What most people are not aware of is just who is at risk to exposure to asbestos. The number of products...more
Inpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse . Drug addiction is a disease that is incurable, but with willpower, focus and flexibility as well as a good quality treatment program, it can be accomplished. A substance abuse inpatient facility...more
Your Guide to Mesothelioma Treatments Mesothelioma treatment relates relieving or curing the deadly disease called mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is serious disease that affects the lining of lungs, abdominal organs or heart. Mesothelioma can be...more
Abrasions Treatment and Natural Treatment for Abrasions A corneal abrasion is a sore scrape or scratch of the outside of the clear part of the eye. This clear tissue of the eye is recognized as the cornea. These transparent windows cover the...more
You probably don't think of going through endodontic treatment on a daily basis. For some folks though, some teeth symptoms may be an indication that they should at least seek their dentists' opinions regarding the applicability of the...more
Arthritis Pain Treatment To Get Your Movement Back If you are looking for arthritis pain treatment, you may be surprised to know that there are lots of ways you can get help. The growing problem of arthritis with age is a major threat to...more