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The Many and Varied Causes of Hair Loss in a Woman
Posted on Sep.01, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
There can be many different causes for hair loss in a woman. One such cause is stress. About three to four months after you have been ill or undergone major surgery, you could experience the loss of a large amount of hair. This hair loss is caused by the stress of the illness. The hair loss will be temporary, the hair growth returning after a period of time.
Other causes can be more difficult to identify and cure.
Hormones
Hormonal problem can cause [...]
What Causes Hair Loss?
Posted on Aug.22, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
Hair loss is a common problem faced by many people all around the world. There are various reasons behind hair loss. Let us look at some of the major causes and their remedies:
Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is under active or overactive, you will suffer the problem of hair loss. This hair loss generally can be cured by treatment of the thyroid disorder. Hair loss may occur if androgens (male [...]
Doctor, I Have a Lump on a Finger Joint… Could It be Arthritis?
Posted on Aug.21, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
Finger joint lumps and bumps can be disfiguring and a cause of great concern for the patient. Here are some potential causes.
Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, often affects the hands. When it does, it often causes local inflammation of the distal interphalangeal joints (DIP or last row) and proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP or next to last row). This inflammation causes the joints to swell and hurt. The lumps that form are called Heberden?s nodes (DIP) and Bouchard?s [...]
The Truth About Hair Loss
Posted on Aug.20, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
It is normal to shed hair every day and the truth is we loose between 100-125 hairs on any given day. Hair that is shed falls out at the end of growth cycle. At any given time 10% of our hair is in what is called a ?resting phase? and after 2-3 months resting, hair falls out and new hair grows in its place. Some people, however, experience more hair loss than is normal.
As we get older, [...]
What is a Good Arthritis Medication?
Posted on Aug.13, 2009, under Health and Fitness (1) Comment
The correct answer the question of what is a good arthritis medication is really dependant on what the specific requirements of your particular condition are. There is not a single medication that can deal with every aspect of arthritis since it is a very wide-ranging condition covering everything from rheumatoid arthritis to gout. There are a variety of medications available for arthritis that can be very effective when used on their own or in conjunction with other drugs [...]
At Last! Good News For Gout Sufferers!
Posted on Aug.04, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
Gout, an arthritis affliction with its roots in antiquity, has not always been easy to treat. The traditional medicines employed for gout have been non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), colchicines, probenicid (Benemid), and allopurinol (Zyloprim).
Unfortunately, while effective, these drugs have their drawbacks. NSAIDS cause gastrointestinal complications; colchicines has been linked to severe neurologic and gastrointestinal problems; probenecid cannot be used in patients who do not have normal kidney function; and allopurinol has been associated with severe side effects [...]
Integrative Medicine And It’s Future
Posted on Jul.30, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
The NBC National News, quoted the Washington Post in March 2000 about the concerns that the FDA had over the mixing of supplements and conventional medications. There was concerns that millions of people are taking supplements (considered herbs, homeopathic, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and some diet products) and having reactions when they mix these things with common and prescribed medications.
I have studied this phenomenon for over 20 years and do know for a fact that with conventional medications, [...]
Who Else Wants General Information on Arthritis?
Posted on Jul.29, 2009, under Health and Fitness No Comments
Today there are about 70 million Americans with arthritis?that?s one person out of every four who suffer both pain and the expense of this crippling disease. In one year alone, arthritis will be responsible for over half a billion dollars in lost wages. The economic consequences of arthritis are important to review because each year, arthritis takes a devastating financial toll on our society.
Over the course of ten years, arthritis related work loss has been associated with a 37% [...]
The Trouble With Gout
Posted on Jul.20, 2009, under Health and Fitness (1) Comment
Everyone has heard about gout. Most people even have a pretty good idea what it means to have gout? or do they?
Gout has been a recognised clinical entity for hundreds, even thousands of years. The association between acute gout and certain dietary indiscretions is also well known; alcohol and purine-rich foods have been blamed for precipitating so-called ?attacks? of gout, and with good cause.
But why does gout affect some people, and not others? Some people can eat anchovies and [...]
Keep Away From the Foods That Cause Gout
Posted on Jul.19, 2009, under Health and Fitness (1) Comment
Gout is a form of arthritis that causes inflammation, pain, soreness and swelling of the joints, also reducing their mobility. It mostly it affects the joints of the lower body limbs, such as toes, heels, ankles and knees, but it can also affect the joints of the upper body. Gout sometimes affects skin and soft tissue like muscles and tendons, causing swelling and rigidity. There are many factors that contribute to the occurrence and the development of gout, such as [...]
















































