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Stop Snoring!….It’s Driving Me Crazy!
INTRODUCTION: Snoring is produced by a narrowing of your airways, either from poor sleep position or abnormalities of the soft tissues in your throat. It can be mild, meaning that it stops when you awake and turn over, or severe, when you suffer continually, regardless of sleep orientation. It is known to cause sleep deprivation to both the snorer and those who hear him/her, as well as effects such as daytime drowsiness, irritability, lack of concentration, diminished libido.
Warts - What Causes Them?
INTRODUCTION: Warts are common, and are caused by a viral infection, specifically by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and are contagious when in contact with the skin of another. They grow very slowly and may take weeks or longer, in some cases, to develop and can be hard to get rid of because the thick layers of skin makes it hard for medicine to reach the virus that causes them.
Constipation - It’s A Symptom NOT A Disease!
INTRODUCTION: Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than 3 times per week and is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the US. It is a symptom, not a disease and occurs when the colon absorbs too much water or if the colons muscle contractions are slow or sluggish, causing the stool to pass through the colon too slowly. It affects almost everyone at one time or another.
Head Lice - Lousy Little Parasites!
INTRODUCTION: Head lice (Pediculus capitis) are small parasitic insects well adapted to living primarily on the scalp and neck hairs of human host. They are mainly acquired by direct head-to-head contact with an infested person’s hair, but may occasionly be transferred through the use of shared combs, hats and other hair accessories.
Bad Breath - Affects 1 Out Of 4 U.S. Citizens!
INTRODUCTION: Bad breath is caused by odor-producing bacteria that grow in the mouth. Medically it is called halitosis, and can result from poor oral hygiene habits and may be a sign of other health problems. It can also be caused by dry mouth (xerostomia), which occurs when the flow of saliva decreases but it is not contagious, so you cannot catch it or pass it along to someone else.
ADHD - 2,000,000 School-Age Children Affected!
INTRODUCTION: ADHD is a common behavioral disorder that affects an estimated 8% to 10% of school-age children and stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a medical condition that affects how well someone can sit still, focus, and pay attention and used to be known as attention deficit disorder, or ADD.
Acid Reflux - Is That Indigestion Or What?
INTRODUCTION: Acid reflux is a condition where gastric juices containing acid travel back from the stomach into the esophagus (gullet or swallowing tube). More commonly found among adults, yet, children as well as infants, can be likewise affected.
Migraines - Not Your Ordinary Headache!
INTRODUCTION: Migraine is a disease, a headache is only a symptom. These headaches, with nausea and vomiting, normally start in childhood and tend to becomes less severe and frequent with age. They can happen any time of the day, though they often begins in the A.M.. The pain is caused by vasodilation in the cranial blood vessels (expansion of the blood vessels), while Headache pain is produced by vasoconstriction (narrowing of the blood vessels). The disease characteristics can include: Pain often on one side of the head with a pulsating or throbbing feeling, Moderate to intense pain affecting daily activities, Nausea or vomiting, Sensitivity to light or sound.
IBS - Got Irritating Bowels?
INTRODUCTION: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional bowel disorder of the gastrointestinal tract characterized by recurrent abdominal pain and discomfort accompanied by alterations in bowel function, diarrhea, constipation or a combination of both, typically over months or years. It exhibits a predominance in women, with females representing over 70% of sufferers and can cause cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS doesn’t damage the bowel or lead to other health problems. It has no known cure, but you can do things to relieve the symptoms.
Why Can’t I Stop Sweating?
INTRODUCTION: An abnormal sweating problem is usually caused by a disorder of over-active sweat glands such as the thoracic gland and causes a lot of inferiority complexes, thus leading persons to avoid facing the public and in turn decreasing their morale and spirits. It could also be a symptom of menopause.
