Although many people don't think about making an appointment with their chiropractic doctor when that rag weed has you sneezing and sniffling and your eyes are watering maybe they should.How Traditional Medicine Treats AllergiesMost people visit their medical clinic when they begin suffering from symptoms of allergies and your medical professional almost always gives you something that treats the symptoms and relieves your discomfort. However,...more
One of the most common allergies is grass allergy, which is highly prevalent among people. It starts taking its toll during specific seasons, such as spring and the beginning of summer.Hay fever and grass allergy are considered to be quite familiar, as both have the same symptoms and causes. Like any other allergy, it occurs due to an allergen, which if caught up, may end up in a negative effect on the body.There are various ways of...more
Mesothelioma is a deadly disease that has taken thousands of lives. The more public awareness that is brought to this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, Unsuspected exposure to asbestos and bronchogenic carcinoma by K M Martischnig, D J Newell, W C Barnsley, W K Cowan, E L Feinmann, E Oliver - Br Med J 1977;1:746-749 (19 March). Here is an excerpt: Two hundred and fifty men admitted to a thoracic surgical centre and matched controls were questioned in detail about their occupations after leaving school and their smoking habits. Of 201 men with confirmed bronchial carcinoma 58 gave a history of occupational exposure to asbestos, whereas only 29 out of 201 men matched for age and residential area who were admitted with other diseases gave such a history. This difference was statistically highly significant. The usual association of bronchial carcinoma with heavy smoking was observed, but asbestos exposure increased the risk of carcinoma whatever the level of smoking. These results are consistent with the hypothesis that asbestos exposure and the level of smoking act independently in causing bronchial carcinoma. The patients with carcinoma who had been exposed...more
Asbestos Fibers can be deadly when they broken into tiny pieces and inhaled or swallowed. We must all do our part when it comes to raising public awareness about the terrible diseases associated with asbestos exposure. One interesting study is called, A comparison of asbestos burden in lung parenchyma, lymph nodes, and plaques by Dodson, RF,...more
Asbestos exposure is a known cause of cancer. A plethora of research has been done in the past to establish causation. One interesting study is called, Asbestos exposure and asbestos-related pleural and parenchymal disease associations with immune imbalance by Sprince NL, Oliver LC, McLoud TC, Eisen EA, Christiani DC, Ginns LC - Am Rev Respir...more
When asbestos is disturbed or damaged, small fibers can break away and float like dust into the air. If these fibers are inhaled, they can settle into the lungs and over several years cause life threatening health problems. One interesting study is called, Radiological survey of men exposed to asbestos in naval dockyards by P. G. Harries, F. A. F. Mackenzie, G. Sheers, J. H. Kemp, T. P. Oliver, D. S. Wright - Br J Ind Med 1972;29:274-279. Here is an excerpt: Abstract - Radiological survey of men exposed to asbestos in naval dockyards. Asbestos related abnormalities were found in 3% of a 10% sample population in radiological surveys of the naval dockyards at Portsmouth, Chatham, and Rosyth. The prevalence of these abnormalities was related to the type of occupation and duration of exposure to asbestos. The results confirm the findings of an earlier survey at Devonport dockyard. No association between smoking, or the amount smoked, and the incidence of parenchymal or pleural disease due to asbestos was detected. Pleural abnormalities were found 10 times more frequently than parenchymal disease, and concern is felt over the uncertainty of the prognosis in men with pleural...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Cancer cells develop in the mesothelium, a thin layer of tissue that covers the majority of the bodys internal organs. There are four types. Pleural Malignant...more
Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer where malignant cells are found in the protective sacs that covers the bodys internal organs. This sac is called the mesothelium. One interesting study that examines the disease is called, Asbestos fibers in...more
Over 2,000 new cases of Mesothelioma are diagnosed each year in the United States (making up about 3 % of all cancer diagnoses). The more research that is dedicated to finding a cure for this disease, the better. One interesting study is called, A...more
Are you a person going through the awful condition of anxiety? Have you ever experienced anxiety attacks that cripple you and leave you helpless? When those attacks happen, what do you do? What are the things you do after an anxiety...more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was widely used in a variety of products. Asbestos only becomes dangerous when it is broken into small pieces that become airborne. When these small pieces of asbestos dust are inhaled they settle into...more
When pieces of asbestos are inhaled or swallowed, they can lead to life threatening diseases. To date, over 730,000 people have filed claims for asbestos related injuries in the United States alone. One interesting study that examples the link...more