Archive for the ‘ Medical ’ Category
All about Back Pain
Your back is an intricate structure, giving you the power to stand, walk, run, sit and lift. The ligaments of the lower back connect the vertebral bones, support and stabilize this area. An unconditioned back is prone to strain when muscles and ligaments are overworked. Back muscle strain occurs when a sudden, forceful movement injures [...]
Say no to being Alcoholic
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disease that causes a person to be so physiologically dependent on alcohol that this dependence interferes with work, relationships or school. Alcohol abuse does not include an extremely strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking or physical dependence, but it can be just as devastating [...]
The Children’s Asthma
Asthma is the most common chronic condition in children. Nearly 3 million office visits are due to asthma each year in the United States. Asthma results in 200,000 hospitalizations each year. Asthma in children is often hidden by allergies or colds. Having trouble breathing can be scary. For some kids, finding out that they have [...]
Knowing about cholesterol
Your body needs cholesterol to produce cell membranes and some hormones. Cholesterol is a soft wax-like substance in your bloodstream and in your cells. When you have too much of the wrong kind of cholesterol, you could increase your risk for developing heart disease, heart attacks and other heart disease complications. Your body gets cholesterol [...]
Controlling the possibility of pregnancy
Of the 42 million American women who are sexually active, 3 million this year will give birth to babies they never planned for, according to The Alan Guttmacher Institute. The National Academy of Sciences reports six in 10 of all pregnancies in the United States are unplanned. Yet, most women who unintentionally find themselves in [...]
Tips for Bottle-feeding
Cow’s milk is not an acceptable alternative to breast milk because babies cannot fully digest cow’s milk. Feed your baby formula. Be sure to talk with your pediatrician before choosing a formula because there are several types to choose from. * Milk-based formula – This is the most commonly sold kind of formula and about [...]
Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. That’s because physical activity helps your body more effectively use your blood sugar – not just during your workout, but for several hours after. Blood sugar (or glucose) is a fuel that the body uses for activity. When your muscles work hard, they [...]
Bowel Training
Bowel training helps to reestablish normal bowel movements in persons who suffer from constipation, diarrhea, incontinence, or irregularity. Healthy bowel activity is considered one or two movements of moderate size every day. Many people for many reasons have irregular bowel function. In some cases, the irregularity lasts beyond the condition that caused it. The bowels [...]