Urinary incontinence is closely associated with stroke survivors. People surviving from a stroke episode normally confront this embarrassing malady. Incontinence is not only distressing for the patient, but also equally troublesome for the caretaker. Only recently have reports become available on the possible neurological areas that are affected in stroke patients, and bladder impairment. There [...]
Increasingly more people suffer from digestive disorder nowadays. Statistics indicate that ulcer is the predominant condition among people with digestive problems. Ulcer develops due to inflammation and corrosion in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. Ulcers that occur at the level of the duodenum are referred to as duodenal ulcers, while ulcers that occur at [...]
The major cause of gout is the accumulation of uric acid in the joints. The uric acid is a chemical that is a natural part of the normal breakdown and build up of food in body tissues. The level of uric acid may be found and measured in the blood.
The condition where there is [...]
We use it every day and yet the voice is one of the most neglected parts of our anatomy. Just think about how you use yours: chatting on the telephone, shouting at the kids, clearing your throat - the vocal cords endure a punishing schedule.
Of course if you use your voice professionally the demands [...]
1. Do not drink caffeine after 3pm!
When caffeine is ingested into the body it stimulates the sympathetic branch of the nervous system (aka. Fight or Flight). When the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated, the adrenal glands begin to release cortisol. Cortisol is a low-grade adrenaline. It is also the same hormone [...]
Many detox products are currently on the market. They range from detox kits consisting of a diet plan with supplementary tonics and pills, to herbal pills containing herbs good for the various organs of the body.
There is no scientific evidence that detox products work, and neither have the producers of such products come forward to [...]
Insomnia is a common problem as highlighted by a recent Which? report that suggested in the United Kingdom “Up to one in four people report difficulty sleeping at least three times a week, and the problem is more common in older people.” In the United States it?s estimated that $2.4 billion is spent a year [...]
Roughly 10 million people in the United States suffer from osteoporosis. Postmenopausal women are the most commonly affected individuals; however, men also face an increased incidence of the disease as a result of advancing age.
Fractures due to osteoporosis are deadly. Mortality rates are increased more than 7-9 times normal after osteoporosis related fractures [...]
Bone is a living tissue that undergoes constant change. This series of changes is called ?remodeling.? Old bone is removed and new bone is formed.
The structure of bone consists of a matrix composed of a framework of collagen and minerals. While the character of bone is different in different areas of the [...]
Tooth grinding, called bruxism, affects a large portion of adults?estimates range from 50 to 95%. It usually occurs at night, while the bruxer isn?t aware of it to stop it. You may have been a tooth grinder for years without realizing it. But if this is the case, how are you supposed to tell? How [...]
