Common Ailments

October 23, 2009

Signs, Symptoms, & Treatment for Wilsons Disease

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Wilson’s disease is a genetic disorder and occurs on account of an anomaly in Wilson’s disease protein (ATP7B) gene. The ailment is rare as the abnormal gene is present in a recessive state and as such, occurs in one out of hundred individuals ...

October 23, 2009

Natural Cures for Treating Tinia Cruris Fungal Infection

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Tinia Cruris is a fungus that grows in the groin area. It is commonly referred to as ringworm, jockstrap itch or athletes foot. The skin of the human body is home to many different life-forms including various fungi. These organisms do no harm ...

October 23, 2009

Cancer and Swimming

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Almost all people who swim regularly know the risks of swimming in public swimming pools. The high chlorine content in the pools can cause a number of health problems, which include minor irritations of the skin, eye, and swimmers ear. However, ...

October 22, 2009

Symptoms & Remedies for Monosodium Glutamate Allergies

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Also known as sodium glutamate, monosodium glutamate is a sodium salt of glutamic acid, a nonessential amino acid. Monosodium glutamate is used an additive in foods, commonly to serve as taste enhancer and, as such, is an important ingredient of ...

October 22, 2009

Home Remedies For Candida

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Candida is a species of fungi, specifically yeast, which causes an ailment named candidiasis. The major symptoms of candidiasis are swelling, redness, itching and discomfort in the affected parts of the body. The target organs for candidiasis are ...

October 21, 2009

Blood in Feces Causes – Constipation Feces – Blood Bowel Movement

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If you find blood in your stool or feces, it is an indication of bleeding in the rectum or the gastrointestinal tract. While you may or may not feel pain, the bleeding often occurs during defecation; it is necessary to treat this as soon as possible ...

October 21, 2009

Dangers, & Side Effects of Artificial Sweeteners on Health

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Artificial Sweeteners and Children Artificial sweeteners are substitutes for common table sugar. They are supposedly sweeter than table sugar, but do not raise the sugar or glucose levels in the blood. As a result, artificial sweeteners are a boon ...

October 15, 2009

Cortisol and Weight Gain

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Cortisol is a hormone produced by the adrenal cortex in the adrenal gland. It is commonly referred to as the ‘stress hormone’ since it is secreted in response to the body suffering stress or anxiety. Whenever we face a ‘fight or flight’ ...

October 14, 2009

Toxic Shock Syndrome Prevention, Causes, & Symptoms

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Toxic shock syndrome is a potential fatal condition that is characterized by a sudden onset of symptoms and rapid increase in severity, leading to multiple organ failure. In some cases, death occurs within hours. The possibility of toxic shock ...

October 14, 2009

Autism Spectrum Disorders: Signs and Treatment

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Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) covers a wide range (or spectrum) of psychological conditions that are usually characterized by impaired social interaction communication, and restricted or repetitive behavior. Since ASD includes several disorders, ...