To say that there are infantile convulsions which are not epileptiform is to make a distinction without a difference. A convulsion is a convulsion. It is said that the difference between infantile convulsions and epilepsy is that the convulsions stop when the cause is removed, and there is no tendency for the fits to recur, but that convulsions in children sometimes continue and develop into true epilepsy. It has been my experience...more
Apoplexy is uncontrolled bleeding into the brain due to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), resulting in sudden loss of consciousness and paralysis of various parts of the body. Also known as a stroke, apoplexy happens when an artery or blood vessel in the brain is blocked or broken, severely reducing blood supply that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells will begin to die within a...more
When you come across this page, you might be suffering from Prostatitis and may want some Prostatitis treatment advice. Or maybe you're a health conscious guy who wants to know more about this problem. When the prostate enlarged, the symptoms can be very much troublesome and bothering in your daily activities.As we age, most of our organs shrink, but in men, their prostate gland enlarges. This is due to the accumulation of the male hormone testosterone in the prostate gland. Later on, the gland starts to grow large and thus narrowing its core. Narrowed core can result to an increased pressure on the urethra and can block the flow of the urine to the bladder. This will result to urinary stasis. In severe cases, the urethra is completely narrowed and blocked. Men with prostate problems are very likely to have urinary tract infection too.Prostatitis is the inflammation of the prostate gland. It happens as the prostate enlarged. When the urinary tract harbors too much bad bacteria due to the stasis of urine, those bacteria can also infect the prostate gland which is now more prone to infection due to its swelling.Prostatitis treatment is focused on its symptoms as well as preventing...more
We hear it all the time...lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young...more
Have all those chronic sinusitis treatments left you feeling worse than ever? Do you feel doomed to staying on antibiotics and decongestants for the rest of your life? Yes, those drugs gave you temporary relief, but you don't want to stay on them forever.Worsening sinus problems force you to have to take cortisone for any kind of relief. However,...more
Tendonitis is painful and can interfere with daily activities. Those who suffer from it may benefit from some of these natural treatments for tendonitis. What is Tendonitis? A tendon is a fibrous structure that connects muscles to bone. Tendonitis is characterized by pain, inflammation and swelling in this structure. The most common areas afflicted by tendonitis are the shoulder, wrist, elbow, knee, heel and ankle. Acupuncture for TendonitisAcupuncture is a practice of medicine that can be used as a natural treatment for tendonitis. Acupuncture eases pain by using fine, hollow-pointed needles on certain points on the body called meridians. This practice is designed to remove blocks and rebalance vital energy called 'chi' within the body. A trained acupuncturist will work with you over the course of several appointments to ease your tendonitis pain.Friction Massage Therapy for TendonitisFriction massage is a technique that can be performed at home as a natural treatment for tendonitis pain. This natural therapy requires only your hands, a few minutes of time and some ice. Using gentle but firm pressure, massage the tendon with the pads of your fingers or a thumb perpendicular to the...more
Prostate cancer is known for the second most common cancer related deaths in men. In fact, men that are over 75 usually die because of Prostate Cancer. For over 50 years, experts have tried to look for solutions to cure this disease but they are...more
People suffering from mesothelioma need to spend a huge amount for their treatment. This disease of mesothelium, known as mesothelioma, usually is caused due to prolong exposure to dust and asbestos. So, this disease is more common to the workers who...more
There is a relatively new Herpes treatment which you might not have heard about. Those who have successfully followed the program report no more herpes outbreaks, in some cases for more than five years.Why has more not been reported...more
Stretch marks, or striae, have been around as an issue to various degrees for as long as people have populated the earth. In previous generations, the existence of these blemishes or flaws had a tendency to be downplayed or ignored. On...more
The impetus for this article is to delve into the various studies concerning asbestos and cigarette smoke. One interesting study is called, "Cocarcinogenic and tumor promoting properties of asbestos and other minerals in...more
Both microdermabrasion and chemical peels are two very popular procedures that help achieve skin renewal. Microdermabrasion is a relatively simple cosmetic procedure while chemical peels are much more complicated and require professional care.Your...more