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” »
Skin Cancer Treatment Options
If caught in their early stages, all forms of skin cancer, including melanoma, respond well to treatment. Depending on the size, location and staging of a tumor, a number of different therapies may be recommended by your doctor. Continue reading “Skin Cancer Treatment Options” »
Research about Hormone Replacement Therapy
Major news magazines, TV documentaries, radio talk show hosts and other media have paid a great deal of attention to the findings from two studies on hormone replacement therapy. A long-term study of more than 16,000 women between the ages of 50 and 79 revealed that HRT did pose some major health risks. Continue reading “Research about Hormone Replacement Therapy” »
FSD and Your Mind
Even when female sexual dysfunction has a physical basis, the psychological aspects of female sexuality shouldn’t be ignored. The female libido is not only based on a woman’s physical needs—her mind is a vital part of her sexuality. Continue reading “FSD and Your Mind” »
Leiomyosarcoma Treatment
The type of leiomyosarcoma treatment depends on the stage of the cancer and whether leiomyosarcoma has spread to other parts of the body or not. Leiomyosarcoma treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Continue reading “Leiomyosarcoma Treatment” »
PMS: The Truth About Premenstrual Syndrome
Many women are only too familiar with the discomfort that accompanies their menstrual cycle before bleeding begins. Indicators of premenstrual syndrome (PMS) range from uncomfortable bloating to severe cramping and debilitating migraine headaches. Continue reading “PMS: The Truth About Premenstrual Syndrome” »
Hormone Replacement Therapy: Stop or Continue?
To many women, the choice is obvious: if hormone replacement provides slight relief for some of the uncomfortable stages of menopause but increases their risks of catastrophic disease, then they should stop taking hormones. Continue reading “Hormone Replacement Therapy: Stop or Continue?” »
About Hormones and Hormone Replacement Therapy
One of the keys to understanding why your doctor may have prescribed hormone replacement therapy lies in knowing what health benefits were intended for you. In other words, “What problem were you trying to solve?” The information on this page is designed to give you the simple, plain English version of the hormone story. Continue reading “About Hormones and Hormone Replacement Therapy” »
Varicose Veins: Surgical Treatment Options
Increasingly, nowadays, surgery is only recommended after a patient has failed to respond to a range of preventive and self care measures. However, surgery may be required in rare cases where the patient is at risk for developing complications, such as leg ulcers, eczema, phlebitis and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Continue reading “Varicose Veins: Surgical Treatment Options” »
Research of Hormone Replacment Therapy: What Do We Do Now?
Experts estimate that 13.5 million women in the United States take hormones during and after menopause. Of those, almost 8 million take estrogen only, while about 6 million take a combination of estrogen and progestin. Continue reading “Research of Hormone Replacment Therapy: What Do We Do Now?” »
Replacing Blood Factors and Desmopressin Therapy
Hemophilia is treated by supplementing low levels of blood factor proteins with healthy replacement clotting proteins. These proteins are most often administered intravenously. In this way, the clotting factors enter the bloodstream directly and are spread quickly throughout the body. Continue reading “Replacing Blood Factors and Desmopressin Therapy” »
Melanoma Staging and Treatment: How Advanced is the Disease?
The stage of the melanoma at the time of diagnosis has an important impact on the type of melanoma treatment offered, and how effective that treatment will be. Each stage responds best to slightly different treatments: Continue reading “Melanoma Staging and Treatment: How Advanced is the Disease?” »
Top Men’s Health Issues: Prostate Disorders
The prostate is a small gland, usually described as “walnut-sized,” that, together with the seminal vesicles, produces the fluid part of semen. It is located just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra, the tube through which urine passes through the penis. Continue reading “Top Men’s Health Issues: Prostate Disorders” »
Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer
Malignant mesothelioma is a cancer that is unique to those who have been exposed to asbestos. For many years mining companies have known about the connection between mesothelioma and asbestos exposure, but chose not to inform their employees. Continue reading “Malignant Mesothelioma Cancer” »
Cerebral Palsy Treatment
Cerebral palsy is incurable, but there are therapies available that can make life easier and more productive. There is no cerebral palsy therapy that works on every patient. Each case is unique and therefore will require different types of cerebral palsy treatment, from physical therapy to exercise to botox injections. Continue reading “Cerebral Palsy Treatment” »
Cerebral Palsy Parents – How to Handle Children with Cerebral Palsy
The most important people in any child’s life are, of course, the parents. Children require time, patience, love, dedication, and many other things. Raising a child with cerebral palsy requires more of these qualities. The emotional burdens brought about by raising a child with developmental, Continue reading “Cerebral Palsy Parents – How to Handle Children with Cerebral Palsy” »
A Review Of Cures for Heart Disease
Since it is one of the leading causes of premature death in the United States, it is often asked if there is a cure for heart disease. The term heart disease encompasses a number of different illnesses; these illnesses all affect the heart in one way or another. Continue reading “A Review Of Cures for Heart Disease” »
Doctors Categories
Medical Sciences is one of the most important branch of science which deals with the human diseases and their treatments. Modern development in this line make it more beneficial for humanity. In the beginning doctors used to treat the diseases with some fixed tools and knowledge. Continue reading “Doctors Categories” »
The Importance Of Maintaining Hormonal Balance In Men
Men-Could Increasing Your Testosterone Be The Key To A Better Life?
Testosterone, as we all know, is a male hormone, however, women produce about 1/10th of the amount of testosterone that men do. Testosterone is without question one of life’s key hormones or chemical messengers in the body. Continue reading “The Importance Of Maintaining Hormonal Balance In Men” »
ADD/ADHD: Back to School Tips
Did You Know ADD/ADHD Has been Around For About One Hundred Years? That’s right!! Attention Deficit Disorder has been described in medical literature for about one hundred years, when a well-noted Pediatrician, George Still M.D., described a group of children who were hyperactive, impulsive, and inattentive. Continue reading “ADD/ADHD: Back to School Tips” »
ADD/ADHD Treatment – The Key is Combination Therapy
As a result of today’s medically advanced world, we are all looking for a quick label or diagnosis and a quick solution to our symptoms. Generally speaking, having a certain medical condition that persists throughout life is not necessarily good, however, in the case of ADD/ADHD it can be a really good thing Surprised? Continue reading “ADD/ADHD Treatment – The Key is Combination Therapy” »
Seasonal Affective Disorder, Winter Depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows the seasons. Individuals suffering from SAD will suffer from symptoms of depression at a certain time of the year, every year. Most people who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder usually experience depressive symptoms during the late fall and winter months. Continue reading “Seasonal Affective Disorder, Winter Depression” »
Cyclothymia Monitor Your Highs And Lows
Cyclothymia is an atypical form of depression. Individuals suffering from this disorder go through periods of mild depression to short periods of hypomania (high energy). Cyclothymia is a mild form of bipolar disorder and could last from a few days to a few weeks. Continue reading “Cyclothymia Monitor Your Highs And Lows” »
Is Complementary Medicine the same as Alternative Medicine?
The terms Complementary Medicine and Alternative Medicine get used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. However, Complementary Medicine may use the same therapies as Alternative Medicine. Continue reading “Is Complementary Medicine the same as Alternative Medicine?” »
Dealing With a Social Phobia in Children
As everyday passes, there are more and more children that are being diagnosed as having some sort of social phobia. In fact, each year the percentage keeps rising higher and higher as the treatments do not! Continue reading “Dealing With a Social Phobia in Children” »
Group Therapy for Panic Disorders – You’re Not Alone!
Group therapy for panic disorders is a treatment that’s particularly useful where people need to develop better communication skills and the ability to express feelings to others. Studies have shown that people with panic disorders often have trouble communicating feelings. Continue reading “Group Therapy for Panic Disorders – You’re Not Alone!” »
Treatments for Panic Disorders
There are many treatments for panic disorders and some require the assistance of a doctor. For example, if you need medication, you’ll need a doctor. Treatments that include group therapy and counseling usually require monitoring by a licensed psychologist or psychiatrist. Continue reading “Treatments for Panic Disorders” »
Anxiety Disorders and Panic Disorders
Anxiety disorders and panic disorders can pack a one-two punch in your life. The panic attack is something you feel coming on as your body begins to experience uncomfortable symptoms. You might get dizzy, start sweating heavily, breathe heavily and start shaking. Continue reading “Anxiety Disorders and Panic Disorders” »
Interpersonal Therapy to Treat Panic Disorders
Interpersonal therapy to treat panic disorders focuses on learning how to interact with other people in a way that protects your personal rights. Many people who experience panic disorders have issues concerning attitudes about self and how they maintain their individuality. Continue reading “Interpersonal Therapy to Treat Panic Disorders” »
What is Holosync audio technology?
Holosync is a sophisticated form of neuro-audio technology allowing the listener to easily enter various desirable states, and creating many desirable mental, emotional, and spiritual changes, through entrainment of electrical patterns in the brain. Continue reading “What is Holosync audio technology?” »
What is Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Despite extensive investigation, the exact cause of bipolar disorder is still unknown. Some researchers have suggested that the cycles of moods are brought on by a viral infection, but there is yet to be any conclusive support for this theory. Continue reading “What is Causes of Bipolar Disorder” »
Hormonal treatment after surgical removal of ovaries
I am 44 years old woman and underwent hysterectomy. During this operation my both the ovaries have also been removed. The doctor advised me to take 1mg of Oestriol daily after the operation, if I have problems due to hot flushes. Continue reading “Hormonal treatment after surgical removal of ovaries” »
Physical Therapy For Scoliosis
Physical therapy has expanded favorably due to the better understanding of this form of treatment and also because of the advance in technology. Thus, it is now possible to bring improvement in the condition of patients suffering from many illnesses including scoliosis. Continue reading “Physical Therapy For Scoliosis” »
Osteoporosis And Physical Therapy
There was a time when pains and aches were considered to be normal, if you suffered from illnesses like osteoporosis. This is not the case anymore. Now, you can lead a significantly painless life and learn some essential skills with the help of a unique therapy known as physical therapy. Continue reading “Osteoporosis And Physical Therapy” »
Dexa scan report showing osteoporosis of hip and spine – bones becoming brittle and fragile
My friend’s mom’s dexa scan report shows T score of -2.6 SD at the hip and -2.4 SD at the lumbar spine. She is not on hormone therapy, her mother died due to complications of hip fracture and her sister was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer at the age of 60 years. What do you interpret according to her dexa scan report? Continue reading “Dexa scan report showing osteoporosis of hip and spine – bones becoming brittle and fragile” »
Management of knee pain, lymphoma and steroid therapy
I am having severe pain in my knee joint. I am also on oral steroid therapy for lymphoma 25 mg prednisone daily. Is my knee pain related to oral steroid therapy? How can prednisone affect my bones, joints and over all health. What can I do for my knee pain? Please tell me the treatment and any test if required. Continue reading “Management of knee pain, lymphoma and steroid therapy” »
Reversal of cervical lordosis, whiplash due to trauma
I recently suffered whiplash due to sudden and strong jerk to my neck during car accident. I suffer pain in my neck. I consulted a doctor he advised me that I must go for complete reversal of cervical lordosis. What is meant by complete reversal of cervical lordosis? Continue reading “Reversal of cervical lordosis, whiplash due to trauma” »
The Causes And Treatment Of PMS
Although there has not been established an exact cause or causes of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), it has been linked to the luteal phase of a woman’s menstrual cycle. We do know that PMS appears to be more common among identical twin girls, and those women with a family history of PMS or those who suffer from depression or are bipolar. Continue reading “The Causes And Treatment Of PMS” »
Drug Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Most patients with cystic fibrosis will be placed on a regular regiment of drug treatment. The gene that is known as CFTR alters the function of the protein that scatters the salt and water through the body. In normal people, this mucus is think and watery and lines the passageways and lines most major organs. Continue reading “Drug Therapy For Cystic Fibrosis Patients” »
Pediatric Allergy
Allergies can lead to a few pediatric issues like ear infections. Allergies mostly present in childhood. It is significant to have your child evaluated by the best doctor for identifying pediatric respiratory sicknesses as well as potential causes. Signs of pediatric allergies are frequently confused with the signs of usual pediatric nose, throat as well as ear conditions. Continue reading “Pediatric Allergy” »
Pillows And Positional Therapy As Immediate Remedy For Acid Reflux
When we eat, the contents in the stomach normally proceed into the intestines with the aid of digestive muscle contractions. However, for those who have acid reflux disease, the digestive contents travel back into the esophagus. Continue reading “Pillows And Positional Therapy As Immediate Remedy For Acid Reflux” »