Diseases & Health Conditions

Overview Salvia divinorum is a controversial plant in most countries, and a sacred medicinal plant to the shamanic healers of the Mazatecs of Oaxaca, Mexico. The heat of the controversy is that Salvia divinorum has psychoactive properties. Some believe these…
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Boswellia oil, also known as frankincense oil, comes from steam distillation of resin from the Indian Boswellia serrata tree. Although popular for its fragrance, the oil’s greatest strength lies in its healing properties. Applied topically, boswellic acids in this oil…
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Once cervical cancer is diagnosed, it is staged. Staging a cancer involves classifying the spread and extent of disease based on standardized guidelines. Knowing the stage of disease can help guide treatment options and prognosis. For cervical cancer, stages range…
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Depressed feelings can result from many different causes. Major depressive disorder manifests as feelings of sadness or loss of interest along with related symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite and fatigue, according to the American Psychiatric Association. However, feelings…
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The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services reports that sleep-deprived drivers are just as dangerous as drunk drivers, and adequate sleep is essential for good health. Although the amount of sleep needed varies from person to person, an average…
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Diseases of the skin take many different forms. Some are painful, some itch, and some cause no unusual sensation, they just look strange. Skin diseases also vary in their degree of severity. Some are minor nuisances; others can be fatal…
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Cissus Quadrangularis is an herbal supplement derived from a vine found throughout Asia and Africa. The entire plant has been utilized for it’s natural healing properties. It has been part of Indian Ayurvedic tradition for centuries, and most recently used…
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Tylenol PM is the brand name for the medication that combines acetaminophen and diphenhydramine. It works to relieve pain, reduce fever and prevents sneezing, itching, watery eyes and nose. It also promotes sleepiness. Although most people will not have any…
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Septic shock causes approximately 215,000 deaths every year in America, according to Joseph Parrillo, M.D., writing in the New England Journal of Medicine. This is approximately the same number of people who die every year from an acute myocardial infarction,…
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Women who routinely use medications to manage allergies should consult a medical care provider about devising a treatment plan during pregnancy. When deciding on the best course of action, the woman and her health care provider must weigh the potential…
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According to the National Cancer Institute, breast cancer risk assessment, or assessing a patient’s risk for breast cancer, identifies risk and estimates probability of breast cancer allowing appropriate preventive screening and risk reduction procedures. Tools for conducting risk assessment ideally…
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It is relatively common knowledge that as women age, the risk of having a baby with a chromosomal abnormality like Downs’ Syndrome increases. Because of such risks, if a woman will be older than 35 at the time that her…
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You may have already heard about tomatoes and their ability to lower prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and the risk of prostate cancer. You may even be familiar with the term “lycopene,” which is the prominent plant chemical found in…
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Intestinal human parasites can be grouped into two categories—protozoa and helminths. Protozoa are single-celled organisms capable of reproducing inside the body, resulting in potentially serious infections. Protozoan parasites are typically transmitted through contact with feces in soil, water or food….
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Overview Spinach allergies are attributed to specific substances within the plant that may still be present when cooked. According to Drugs.com, an allergy to spinach is rare. Some allergic reactions can be life-threatening, especially if you consume a large quantity…
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Headaches are common health problems but not always a sign of serious illness. They can occur unexpectedly and interfere with daily life. Headaches vary greatly in pain location, intensity and frequency. If headaches occur three or more times per month…
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Proteus species like Proteus mirabillis, Proteus vulgaris and Proteus penneri are one of the most common causes of urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially in patients with a catheter or an abnormal urinary tract. In fact, Proteus sp. is responsible for…
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It can be hard for those who try to stop smoking to see the daily benefits of quitting until these result in cumulative changes. The economic impact of quitting smoking is immediately apparent, while changes for the better in health,…
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The goal of cancer chemotherapy is to kill tumor cells in a cancer patient without causing any harm to the patient as a side effect of the treatment. The majority of conventional chemotherapies work by poisoning cancer cells. While these…
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The colon and rectum are two adjacent parts of the large intestine, and cancer of these tissues is collectively called colorectal cancer. This type of cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death, according to the Centers for Disease…
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones of the body become unusually porous and fragile. Over half of people over the age of 50 in the United States have osteoporosis, reports the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Patients who develop any…
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Overview At 17 weeks pregnant a woman finds herself at the beginning of the second trimester of pregnancy. Many women are relieved to find that the difficult symptoms of the first trimester are starting to ease up. Most women find…
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Overview Raised scars are also referred to as keloid scars. These scars usually result from surgery or deep injuries to the skin. Keloid scars, whether under the eyelash line or elsewhere, are sometimes bright red or purplish. They may have…
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Overview Although it is not yet recognized as a medical diagnosis, the term “Internet addiction” is now widely used to describe people who cannot control their use of the Internet. According to the Computer Addiction Study Center at Harvard University’s…
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Approximately 10 percent of the U.S. population may be have pet allergies, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, and 20 percent to 30 percent of people with asthma are allergic to animals. A pet allergy occurs…
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A stroke, or “brain attack,” occurs when blood vessels in the brain get clogged or burst. Strokes can happen to anyone, at any age. During a stroke, brain cells are damaged and may die, causing temporary or permanent disability. It…
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If you suffer from symptoms of anxiety or have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect approximately 40 million American adults each year. Occasional anxiety is a…
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About 54 percent of the American population tests positive for an allergy, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Multiple approaches may be taken to treating and preventing allergies such as home remedies, prescribed medications and over-the-counter…
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Budesonide nasal spray is a prescription medication classified as an inhaled corticosteroid. This medication is used for the management of the symptoms of seasonal allergies in children over the age of 6 and adults. Budesonide prevents the formation of chemicals…
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A physician or psychiatrist may prescribe trazodone for the treatment of mental depression, although this medication falls under the classification of atypical antidepressants. People who suffer from anxiety who become depressed also may take trazodone, according to the Mayo Clinic….
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