The adrenal gland, located above the kidneys, is part of the endocrine system and is responsible for hormone production. The two triangular shaped adrenal glands are affected in a condition known as Addison’s disease. Each of the adrenal glands is divided into an outer adrenal cortex and an inner adrenal medulla. Continue reading “Addison’s Disease, Linked To Depression” »
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Autism Treatments, Interventions and Findings
Autism presents itself in so many different ways, so it makes sense that there are so many different types of autism treatments. The following are brief summaries of different treatment options and interventions available for autistic children. Continue reading “Autism Treatments, Interventions and Findings” »
The simple theory of Natural Therapy
The basic approach to diet and health. Instead of concentrating on individual diseases, to be treated by some specific measures, such as an irregular heartbeat by digitalis, all parts of the body and their functions receive attention. Continue reading “The simple theory of Natural Therapy” »
Lifestyle to prevent damage due to cervical spondylosis
I am 25 years old, having cervical spondylosis and that I am pregnant. My neck and shoulder muscles feel very weak and fatigued. My neck becomes stiff many times. Please tell me what should be my life style to prevent any further damage and how will my pregnancy going to affect this condition as I am not able to carry even the smallest weight for a long time. What is my treatment? Continue reading “Lifestyle to prevent damage due to cervical spondylosis” »
Alternative Therapies For Parkinson
An important part of your general health is exercise, especially for Parkinson’s patients. Regular exercise leads to a slowing the progress of the disease and will help with mobility and range of motion issues. Physical therapy may also be an alternative treatment for Parkinson’s disease patients. Continue reading “Alternative Therapies For Parkinson” »
The Basics Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
OCD is a common problem that is not easily treated. However it has been shown that significant improvement can be seen with CBT. This can be achieved by using a CBT based self-help book or through more intensive therapist support. Not one method will work for everyone. Continue reading “The Basics Of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” »
Cancer – Methods of Treatment and Palliative Care
Treatment options for kidney cancer depend on how advanced the disease is: thirty percent of cases have metastasized by the time of diagnosis. For localized tumors, surgery is the treatment of choice. Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is highly resistant to chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and radiation therapy. Continue reading “Cancer – Methods of Treatment and Palliative Care” »
Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Treatments and Survival
“Hodgkin’s disease is very curable.” These are the confident words of Dr. Nancy Mendenhall, of the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida, Gainesville. She explains that “until about 1950, [HD] was thought of as universally fatal. Continue reading “Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Treatments and Survival” »
Pregnancy, HRT and IBS Are Potential Triggers
One life-threatening outcome of a clotting disorder is an embolism. An embolism is a piece of a clot that breaks off and travels though the bloodstream, causing obstruction in a distant organ. If the blood clot should travel to the lungs, it is called a pulmonary embolism. Continue reading “Pregnancy, HRT and IBS Are Potential Triggers” »
Risk Factors For Skin Cancer
Skin cancers, whether they are basal cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) or melanoma, can have a number of causes. Exposure to sunlight and damage caused by severe sunburns or tanning beds is perhaps the best-known cause of epidermal malignancy, Continue reading “Risk Factors For Skin Cancer” »