Permanent makeup offers a person several advantages when they find themselves often short on time or burdened by the detail process associated with applying makeup. For the mom on the go the benefits related to this procedure are found in the new amount of time they would find and the simplification that is found with her having to be ready in the morning. The working mom will find new self-confidence knowing that regardless of the time of day...more
Diabetes can be dangerous to your feet— even a small cut could have serious consequences. Diabetes may cause nerve damage that takes away the feeling in your feet. Diabetes may also reduce blood flow to the feet, making it harder to heal an injury or resist infection. Because of these problems, you might not notice a pebble in your shoe—so you could develop a blister, then a sore, then a stubborn infection that might cause...more
It is a skin condition that results in very itchy skin and can be easily spread. There are unfortunate misconceptions regarding this condition, as it can be contracted by anyone. Often several family members will be affected by scabies at the same time due to their close living situation and sharing of particular items.Sarcoptic mange and the itch are just a couple of other names used for this skin condition. The infection is the result of the involvement by a parasite. This particular parasite is a mite known as sarcoptes scabiei or also called the itch mite. Not only found in humans, but in dogs and cats, this condition results in what we know as the mange.This condition can affect anyone that has come in contact with a person that has it, or if a personal item has been shared with infected persons. It can also be spread by using keyboards, toilets, bed sheets and towels. There is a large misconception that contracting this condition means a person is not clean, and this is not true. Transmission of mites happens quite easily between people and objects.Itching is one of the first related symptoms that becomes more intense as the mite creates burrows in the skin to deposit eggs....more
There are many different reasons why someone would have problems with alcohol or other drug use. The important thing is that people should know that there are places who are willing to get effective treatment for them so that they can continue to lead a normal life. This country has made a lot of progress when it comes to medicine and the treatment...more
Folliculitis is a terrible disease to contract. Chances are you are reading this because you are looking for answers. You know then that there are four causes and the treatment options are mostly prescription medications. The 4 categories of folliculitis are bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic.It is not Acne; it is called...more
Asbestos is a naturally occurring wiry silicate mineral. It's been used since Roman times, and at the peak was used in over 3000 products. It occurs everywhere including Africa, Australia, Canada, China Russia, and the united states of America. It is computed that over 6,000,000 tonnes of asbestos has been mined internationally. Asbestos is a commercial term instead of a scientific or geological one. It comes in 3 main forms : crocodilite ( blue asbestos ) amosite ( brown ) and chrysotile ( white ) though the colour is not serious in identification. There are more forms,eg actinolite, anthophyllite and tremolite, though these are much less common in buildings. The main properties include : Strength Incombustibility Use as a binding agent Resistance to high temperatures Resistance to electric current Resistance to chemical, vermin and insect attack Good sound absorption properties. Asbestos is an exceedingly flexible building material. As a result, it was at length used in a variety of applications, including cement, sprayed coatings, lagging, insulating board, textiles, floor tiling and roofing felt. unfortunately, the physical properties which give it these...more
Arthritis is a group of conditions involving damage to the joints of the body. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people older than fifty-five years. There are different forms of arthritis; each has a different cause. The most common...more
Sudden hearing loss is defined as loss of hearing at three connected frequencies for a range of at least 30 decibels. This may occur rapidly or for a period of three days. In most cases, sudden hearing loss usually affects one ear at a time.The...more
Endometriosis is defined as the abnormal development of cells outside the uterus. The areas may be in the fallopian tube, ovaries, vagina, cervix or bladder. This problem is frequent to ladies who are infertile. These cells are called endometrial...more
Death due to asbestos exposure is a serious problem, and there has been a lot of research done on this hazardous material. One interesting study is called, "Role of Asbestos and Active Oxygen Species in Activation and Expression of Ornithine...more
Nobody knows for sure how many people have died as a result of asbestos exposure. Although we cant go back in time and prevent exposure, we can continue to support the important work being done by researchers. One interesting study is called,...more
Each year asbestos related diseases such as Mesothelioma takes the lives of thousands. Important work is being done trying to better understand disease development. One interesting study is called, Computed tomography in the evaluation of benign...more