Nov
16
Almost 90% of gout victims are men over thirty years old.
But women can also suffer from gout, especially if they take certain medications such as blood pressure drugs. Most women who suffer from gout are 60 years or older.
Gout is a form of arthritis caused by high levels of uric acid in the blood, tissues, and urine. The uric acid can form crystals which collect in joints such as the big toe. In fact, your big toe can become so painful and swollen that even the weight of a bedsheet can be agonizing.
If gout isn’t properly controlled, it can cause kidney stones and even more serious kidney disease. Gout is also associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, and atherosclerosis.
You should always consult a doctor for treatment of gout. But some of the drugs used for gout – such as allopurinol, colchicine, indomethacin, and prednisone – can cause serious side effects.
So you may want to discuss with your doctor if an alternative approach might work for you. An approach without the toxic side effects of gout drugs.
One dietary approach is simply to eat cherries. In the 1950s, Dr. Ludwig Blau discovered that he could keep his gout away by eating a minimum of 6 cherries a day. It helped his crippling gout so much that he was actually able to get out of his wheelchair and start walking again.
He discovered his “cherry cure” by accident. One day, he ate a large bowl of cherries and the next day, his foot pain was gone. He found that as long as he ate the cherries every day, his gout was controlled.
Many other people – some of whom have written to Prevention magazine – have also found relief by adding cherries to their diets.
Supposedly, if you already have crippling gout or if you feel a gout attack coming on, you should eat 15 to 30 cherries a day at first to get your gout under control, then 6 to 10 cherries a day after that to keep the gout away.
Red and black cherries – fresh, frozen or canned – have been used successfully to treat gout. Drinking several tablespoons of black cherry juice daily may produce the same effect.
It’s best to eat the cherries or drink the cherry juice between meals.
So why do cherries work for some people with gout?
Because gout destroys the collagen that is needed to form connective tissue and cherries stop that destruction. Cherries also neutralize uric acid and have anti-inflammatory properties.
There are other changes you can make to your diet, too.
For example, eating a cup of strawberries may help to control gout.
You should also drink plenty of water to help flush the uric acid out of your body. Six to eight 8-ounce glasses a day is probably best.
Losing excess weight may also reduce uric acid levels, but it must be done gradually and under a doctor’s supervision. Severe dieting or fasting can actually make your gout worse.
Many people also try to eliminate foods with high purine levels from their diets. Some of these foods may worsen gout by increasing your level of uric acid.
Some high-purine foods are meats, especially organ meats, gravies, herring, mussels, sardines, fish, and alcohol.
At least one study suggests that high-purine foods such as beans, peas, mushrooms, spinach and cauliflower do not make gout worse. But you should consult your doctor for the latest information and recommendations.
Important Disclaimer: This information is presented for educational purposes only. This isn’t medical advice and it’s not a substitute for any advice or treatment from your physician. You should always see your doctor before starting any new diet plan for losing weight or controlling gout.
Nov
16
Parkinson’s Disease – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
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Parkinson’s Disease is a disease mostly affecting middle-aged and elderly people characterized by tremors and rigid, slow movement. It is also known as PD or Parkinson disease. Early symptoms of PD are subtle and occur gradually. Parkinson’s disease belongs to a group of conditions called movement disorders. The disease is both chronic, meaning it persists over a long period of time, and progressive, meaning its symptoms grow worse over time. Parkinson’s disease was named after Scottish physician James Parkinson, who published a description of the condition. Cardinal features include resting tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural instability. In some people the disease progresses more quickly than in others. It is characterized by muscle rigidity, tremor, a slowing of physical movement ( bradykinesia ), and in extreme cases, a loss of physical movement ( akinesia ). PD usually affects people over the age of 50. The risk of PD increases with age, so analysts expect the financial and public health impact of this disease to increase as the population gets older. In Parkinson’s, cells are destroyed in part of the brain stem – the substantia nigra, which sends out fibers to the corpus stratia, gray and white bands of tissue in both sides of the brain. Parkinson’s disease is called idiopathic Parkinson’s because the cause is unknown. In the other forms of parkinsonism, a cause is known or suspected.
Causes of Parkinson’s disease
The common causes and risk factor’s of Parkinson’s disease include the following:
The exact cause of Parkinson’s disease is not known.
Pesticides or other chemicals.
A combination of genetic and environmental factors.
Environmental toxins.
Proximity to industrial plants or quarries.
Exposure to an environmental toxin. .
Having one or more close relatives with Parkinson’s.
Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
Some sign and symptoms related to Parkinson’s disease are as follows:
Loss of automatic movements.
Fatigue.
Difficulty swallowing.
Nightmares.
Depression.
Micrographia (small, cramped handwriting).
Difficulty walking or buttoning clothes.
Tremor.
Slowed motion (bradykinesia).
Treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Here is list of the methods for treating Parkinson’s disease:
Parlodel is a useful drug for Parkinson’s disease.
Tolcapone
Pramipexole.
Trihexyphenidyl.
Selegiline (Eldepryl): This drug, used with or without carbidopa-levodopa therapy, helps prevent the breakdown of both naturally occurring dopamine and dopamine formed from levodopa.
Other treatment approaches, including general lifestyle modifications (rest and exercise), physical therapy, speech therapy, will be covered in Maintaining Optimal Wellness.
Various forms of surgical treatment are available to control movement disorders when medications are ineffective.
Nov
16
President Clinton did not and now President Bush will not
address health care reform in a way that deviates even slightly
from the HMO and Managed Care Industries that have given large
sums of money to both campaigns to keep them quiet. Thus these
special interests maintain the status quo of the for profit health
insurance corporations that have taken over the health care
system in America.
Every day, approximately 100,000 people lose health insurance coverage
in the United States. Over forty-four million Americans do not have
health insurance at all. The people who have HMO’s as their only
choice of insurance routinely face rejection of payment when serious
health problems arise. The doctors employed by HMO’s make decisions
about a person’s health without laying hands on the patient.
They do not examine, listen to or have any contact with the patient
about whom life and death decisions are made regarding their health.
This is a human rights abuse in a civil society such as ours,
or any other society, for that matter.
There are over 1500 insurance companies in America with different
rules of what services will or will not be funded. Our facility has
hired two people just to handle the health insurance questions that
arise every day. They often have a frustrated and perplexed
look in their eyes as they undertake to find solutions to problems,
and then have to contact a faceless bureaucratic entity about whether
or not a service will be paid for.
Health care providers must also take the time to speak to these
people, to convince them to pay for proposed services. Letters must
be written to convince the HMO/Managed Care bureaucrats to take a
second look at what needs to be done for patients, to ensure
good quality medical care.
Health care workers have accepted the unacceptable and do not seem
to know the way out of the quagmire.
I once helped to raise $3,000.00 for a seven year old patient who
was in an automobile accident, and suffered a lower spinal cord injury.
He is paralyzed from the waist down. The proposed goal for the fund
raiser was to buy a handicapped accessible van. Since these vans cost
anywhere from $15-30,000.00 dollars, the family bought a computer, instead,
enrolled the boy in a study offered online by the Shreiner’s Hospital
in Philadelphia for spinal cord injured patients.
At the fund raising dinner, I sat with the patient’s grandmother.
She told me she wanted the money to be put in a trust fund to pay for the
child’s catheter supplies, diapers and medicine that the Managed Care
Insurance company would not pay for.
“Wait a minute,” I said. “You mean you are paying for all of the
supplies out of pocket without insurance reimbursement?”
“Yes,” she said.
Back in the office the following week, one of the women whose job
it is to deal with insurance questions, solved the dilemma and the supplies
are now paid for. The child’s mother had receipts, and the HMO reimbursed
her from the time of the car accident.
I wondered why the insurance company did not automatically pay for
these services? If I had not helped stage an elaborate fund raising event
and had dinner with the boy’s grandmother, this revelation may not have
surfaced. A Universal Single Payer health care plan would make it
possible for all people to get the services they need and free up doctors
and nurses to give the care that people deserve, plus fulfill all of the
reasons doctors and nurses entered their respective professions to begin
with: to be of service, to help other people and to bring healing to patients
and their families.
Physicians for a National Health Program in America have devised the following
plan for implementation. For more information, please access www.pnhp.org.
National Health Insurance, if implemented, would minimize any disruption to the
current health system because health care delivery mechanisms would remain
in place while only the financing mechanism changed. Single Payer National Health
Insurance would resolve virtually all of the major problems facing America’s health
care system, today.
Single Payer Insurance is defined as a single government fund with each state
which pays hospitals, physicians and other health care providers, thus replacing
the current multi-payer system of private insurance companies and other plans.
It would provide coverage for the forty-four million people who are uninsured.
It would eliminate the financial threat and impaired access to care for tens of
millions who do not have coverage and are unable to afford the out-of-pocket
expenses because of deficiencies in their insurance plans.
It would return to the patient free choice of health care provider and hospitals,
not the choice that only the restrictive health plans allow.
It would relieve businesses of the administrative hassle and expense of maintaining
a health benefits program.
It would remove from the health care equation the middleman—the managed care
industry—that has broken the traditional doctor-patient relationship, while diverting
outrageous amounts of patient care dollars to their own coffers.
It would control health care inflation through constructive mechanisms of cost
containment that improve allocation of our health care resources, rather than
controlling costs through an impersonal business ethic that robs patients of care
so as to increase profits for the privileged few.Single Payer Universal Health
Care would provide access to high quality care for everyone at affordable prices.
This would be beneficial for individual business as well as the government.
So why don’t we have a National Single Payer Plan?
Nov
16
Fertility & Sperm Count – All You Need to Know Sperm Count for Testing Male Fertility
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Did you know that In about forty percent of infertile couples, the cause of infertility is due to a factor involving the male partner? Ten percent factors in both the man and woman contribute to infertility.
Male infertility may be caused by a number of factors, including problems associated with sperm production, sperm transport, and sperm motility as well as anatomical problems, blockage of the vas deferens (the tube that brings the sperm from the testicle to the urethra), and infection.
Problems with sperm production result in a reduced sperm count. A reduced sperm count may be caused by a number of factors, including hormonal changes, medications, drug use, alcohol use, excessive caffeine, cigarette smoking and testicular injury. These same factors might also cause a lowered motility. Motility is determined by the percentage of sperm that are moving or swimming.
Many infertile men are obsessed about their sperm count, which results as the main concern in their lives. Fertility is the most important thing on their minds. Remember that the real question the man with a fertility problem is asking is not: What is my sperm count or motility or whatever? Rather, Are my sperm capable of working or not? Can I have a baby with my sperm? Since the function of the sperm is to fertilize the egg, the only direct way of answering this question is by actually testing for fertilization.
No on
e really knows what a normal sperm count really is. Since you only need one good sperm to fertilize an egg, there isnt a simple answer to question. While the lower limit of normal is considered to be 10 million progressively motile sperm per ml, remember that this is a statistical average. For example, most doctors have had the experience of a man with a very low sperm count (as little as 2-5 million per ml) fathering a pregnancy on his own, with no treatment. In fact, when a sperm count is done for men who are undergoing a vasectomy for family planning, these men of proven fertility have a sperm count varying anywhere from 2 million to 300 million per ml. This obviously means that there is a significant variation in fertile sperm counts, and therefore coming to conclusions is very difficult for the doctor let alone the patient.
Men usually dont know that they have a problem until they are trying to father a child. So most men who dont want to be a father, dont find out that they have a fertility issue and are unaware of it. Thats where Sperm fertility tests come into play. They are fast, screening tests designed to assist the physician in the identification of males with potential fertility problems. These sperm tests allow you to test your fertility potential conveniently and reliably in the privacy of your home so fertility problems can be identified and treated appropriately.
Nov
16
Oral Health care in a better way
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Oral health care is essential and a healthy tooth is desired by most of us. Strong teeth and good oral health is necessary people of various ages. Oral health care and proper knowledge about better brushing can be of immense help. We often search for some effective solution to reduce the costs associated to dental care. Dental care helps us to remove bad breath; moreover it protects our oral health from serious dieses even like cancer.
It is wise to have clear insight about few of the essential tips for effective oral health care. While brushing, it is a good idea to know the best brushing techniques, this protects from plaques, brushing should be done regularly and after meals. Twice or more in a single day can be of best. Using a toothbrush with soft bristles is best as its impact is gentler on gums. It is indeed necessary to brush up the chewing part of the teeth. Cleaning the tongue and even brushing the tongue is advisable. For enhanced results it is best to change the tooth brush at an interval of every three or four months
For better oral health care it is always wise to avoid junk and instant foods as these types of foods contain sugar and starch. Again bacteria forms rapidly within the mouth which decays teeth. Regular use of fluoride water can help a lot in maintenance of dental
hygene.Across different states of America and Europe water systems are now treated with fluoride. The fluoride helps to strengthen the enamel and it can be applied to the teeth of the children aged below fifteen years. There are plenty of toothpastes and mouthwashes available in the market that contains fluoride.
There are several online articles and journals that help us to know more about oral health care. Dental floss or brushing appropriately can help a lot to avoid plaque. Many individuals also use toothpicks but many dentists prefer not to use toothpicks as this can be highly detrimental for the oral health. It is best to consult with dentists as they are professional who can identify what exactly oral health requires.
Dental implants are now in vogue and it is a best way to avoid dental caries, the upper and the lower dentures can be highly benefited with proper denture treatments. There are several types of dental implants that helps, among them titanium and zinc dental implants are highly popular.Orthodentists are now preferring this type of implants have proven to be effective. In case of any minor dental problems as well it is best to consult with the dentists. Self research about the different techniques of oral health care can ensure peace of mind and satisfaction.
Nov
16
Tooth Whitening Kits and Products
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There are quite a few types of tooth whitening products on the market today. Many people turn to tooth whitening products to brighten their smile. Dentists can perform tooth whitening, as well, as it is a popular cosmetic procedure, but they are much more expensive than using tooth whitening products.
Tooth whitening products generally use a soft bleaching solution to whiten the teeth. Tooth whitening products can be purchased at most drug stores and many supermarkets. When using a tooth whitening product, they should be used for several weeks. By using tooth whitening products, you can improve the whiteness of your smile from 90% to 95%. However, many people’s teeth respond differently to different tooth whitening products.
A few of the more popular tooth whitening products are strips, gels, tooth whitening toothpaste, and mouthwash. There are several types of tooth whitening strips on the market today. These strips are very easy to use, as you simply put the strip on your teeth and leave them on for a few minutes. Generally, you leave them on for 20-30 minutes depending on the product. Over time, tooth whitening strips can improve the brightness of your smile. Other popular options are tooth whitening gels. These
gels are applied to your teeth in order to whiten them. The tooth whitening gels have a soft bleaching solution, which over an extended period of time, will bleach your teeth and make them whiter. One tooth whitening product also uses trays where you put some of the tooth whitening gel in the tray and then bite down on the tray, as the gel will whiten your teeth.
One of the more popular products for tooth whitening is tooth whitening toothpaste. This type of toothpaste also contains a soft bleaching solution, as well as other ingredients to keep your teeth clean. Over time, you will get a brighter smile with tooth whitening toothpaste. There are several different types of tooth whitening toothpaste, and some work better and faster than others. Tooth whitening toothpaste does not work as well as strips or gels, since they are not just for whitening teeth, but for cleaning them, as well.
There are also mouthwashes available that are specifically for tooth whitening. They are used just like mouthwash, but have ingredients that will whiten your teeth. Much like toothpaste, tooth whitening mouthwash does not work as well as strips or gels, since the mouthwash has other functions such as killing bacteria and tartar control.
Nov
16
Patellar Tendinitis – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Methods
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Patellar Tendinitis is an extremely common malady that can plague almost anyone, from athletes to laborers. Patellar Tendinitis is also known as jumpers knee. It is common in people involved in activities that include a lot of running, jumping, stopping and starting. The patellar tendon is a structure that attaches the quadriceps muscle group to the tibia (shin bone). This tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the lower leg bone (tibia). The patella (knee cap) is a sesamoid (floating bone) incorporated into the patellar tendon. ellar tendinitis is seen in athletes participating in sports such as volleyball, basketball, the high jump and soccer. Patellar tendinitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the patellar tendon. It occurs when you place repeated stress on your patellar tendon, often when you suddenly increase the intensity or frequency of your workouts. In extreme cases, the patellar tendon may become damaged to the point of complete rupture. Pain from patellar tendinitis is felt in the area just below the patella. There may be swelling in and around the patellar tendon and it may be sensitive to touch.
Patellar tendonitis can also happen to people who have problems with the way their hips, legs, knees, or feet are aligned. Examination techniques that detect tenderness and swelling in or around the patellar tendon are helpful in determining if someone has patellar tendinitis. The pain can become continuous both at rest and during training; unfortunately it is only at this later stage that athletes tend to seek medical advice. The patellar tendon may sometimes tear completely, or rupture, during strenuous activity. The patellar tendon becomes inflamed and tender due to overuse. Overuse injuries of the patellar tendon occur when you repeat a particular activity until there is micro-failure of the tissue that makes up the substance of the tendon. The best course of treatment for jumper’s knee is to disco
ntinue any activity that is causing the condition, until the injury is healed. A MRI is useful in patients with chronic patellar tendonitis to look for areas of degenerative tendon.
Causes of Patellar tendinitis
The common causes and risk factor’s of Patellar tendinitis include the following:
Overuse of the knee tendon.
A sudden, unexpected injury like a fall.
Running in the “shoulder” of the road.
Frequent impact to the knee.
Muscle weakness or imbalance.
A sudden increase in the intensity of training.
Lack of proper stretching.
Symptoms of Patellar tendinitis
Some sign and symptoms related to Patellar tendinitis are as follows:
Pain and tenderness in the patellar tendon below the knee.
Swelling in your knee joint or swelling where the patellar tendon attaches to the shinbone.
Progress to be present before, during and after physical activity.
“Snapping” sensation with squat motion.
Become a constant ache that can make it difficult to sleep at night.
Pain with activities, such as jumping, running, or walking.
Treatment of Patellar tendinitis
Here is list of the methods for treating Patellar tendinitis:
Apply ice or a cold pack to the knee for 15-20 minutes, every 4 hours, for 2-3 days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn).
Heat therapy prior to activity followed by increased stretching.
Rest & Immobilization.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for pain and swelling.
Special stretching exercises to loosen up the muscle.
Another helpful tool is to apply a strap above the knee with pressure placed just above the site of irritation (above the lateral epicondyle). This band helps dissipate the tension on the tendon.
Nov
16
Cialis- Capturing the Vigor Forever
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The strong anti-impotency drug Cialis, which is also popularly known as Tadalafil is a medication used to treat ED (erectile dysfunction), also known as “impotence”. Impotency or Erectile dysfunction is an effect that is often the result of lifestyle changes, surgeries and/or age. Impotency is highly common and affects between a quarter and one half of the male population who are over forty years of age.
Thanks! to the medical scientists that they have introduced drugs like Cialis and Viagra, which has helped many senior aged men experience a better sexual life. This wonder drug fundamentally works by relaxing certain muscles that restrict blood flow, thereby allowing more blood flow to the penis.
This powerful medicine can be used by nearly any senior man, in so long as there is a need for better sexual function and there might be some senior men who, due to other medical issues, may not be the right candidate for Cialis. For instance those who take nitrate based ta
blets and pills should avoid this drug. Nonetheless, there are several dosing options available so talking to your doctor may allow you to qualify. One must also keep in mind that many medications do have side effects and especially in the case of Cialis the most common are head, stomach and muscular aches and pains.
One of the most popular reason for the overwhelming response of people all around the world is that Cialis can be taken and be effective for up to 36 hours. And it is the time factor because of which your intimacy is not so much an issue and, not only that, you won’t experience the effects of Cialis until you and your partner are ready.
One of the most significant things to bear in mind about Cialis and any drug is to talk to your doctor. Therefore, only he or she can give and provide you with the information and advice that you need to make an informed and healthy decision. Today hundreds of online pharmacies are offering cheap Cialis and people are also buying it online without any fear. With such an awesome response, markets all around the world have started demanding more and more production of this drug, which is bliss for those who wish to be in their youth always and all the time.
Nov
16
Different types of leukemia
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People with leukemia which, is a blood cancer,may have different symptoms.So the symptoms can be common,chronic and acute.Generally these symptoms are not considered sings of leukemia because it can be an infection or another problem which can cause these symptoms.
The people with leukemia symptoms should see a doctor immediately because only he can give a leukemia diagnosis and resolve the problem.The common leukemia symptoms are:fevers or night sweats,frequent infections,feeling weak or tired,headaches,pain in the bones or joints,swelling or discomfort in the abdomen,swollen lymph nodes especially in the neck or armpit,weight loss,bleeding and bruising easily.
In case of chronic leukemia, the cells function almost normally which make this to be discovered by the doctor during a routine checkup before any leukemia symptoms presence.When the symptoms appear at first are mild and than progress gradually.
There is known that the symptoms of acute leukemia appear and progress quikly.These symptoms are: vomiting, confusion,loss of muscle control,seizures and sores in the eyes or skin.The leukemia symptoms can affect the following organs:testicles,digestive tract,kidneys,lungs and other parts of the body.
In conclusion a person affected by such kind of symptoms must immediately consult a doctor.
Nov
16
Cialis – Oral solution for Impotence
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Men’s health is the sound condition of body and mind. Ability to have a firm and sustained erection during sexual intercourse is the best symptom for the man possessing a sound health.
This sound condition is jeopardized when the male person suffers from erectile dysfunction conditions. Due to this problem, the male person does not have erection strong and prolonged enough to enjoy sexual activities with his lady partner.
The reason for the erectile dysfunction condition for male person was found to be due to the fact that during sexual excitement situations, the penis of the male person suffering with this problem does not get sufficient blood flow through it.
Due to scarcity of blood through the penis, it does not harden and expand during sexual intercourse. Ultimately the problem leads the male person to impotence.
The best and easiest non surgical treatment for erectile dysfunction condition is to use any kind of PDE-5 Inhibitor oral drug. Cialis is one of the best medicines in this category.
Use of Cialis, blocks the enzyme called PDE-5 (Phosphodiesterase-5) which ultimately increases blood flow through the sex organs and causes firm and sustained erection.
The medicine should be taken orally one hour before sex. This medicine may be taken with or without food. To get better effect of the medicine some sort of sexual excitement will be required for easy and quick erection.
In the market there are a number of good medicines available nowadays. Among them you can buy Cialis from a Cialis Pharmacy against a doctor’s prescription.
Remember that Cialis is a prescription medicine. The medicine is costly and daily use of the medicine will cost you a lot. You can go for Cheap Cialis which may be bought with or without a doctor’s prescription.
There are many avenues to get cheap Cialis. In every crowded super market you will find a Cheap Cialis Pharmacy where you can buy Cialis.
In the Internet stores you can get Cialis on line. You just log in to the web site selling the medicine and you will get the medicine within 24 hours sitting in your room.
Up till now we were discussing only about the places for availability of Cialis. Now we will discuss about some serious points about using Cialis.
As we mentioned earlier that Cialis is a prescription medicine, there are some suitability criteria for using the medicine.
If a person suffers from erectile dysfunction condition, he should visit a doctor for a thorough check up of his body system. PDE-5 Inhibitor type medicine can not be used with other medicines. As such if the person is taking any kind of nitrate type of medicines for his heart problem, Cialis may not suite him.
The body condition should be otherwise fit for use of Cialis. The person should not be suffering from any of the heart disease, high or low blood pressure, Prostate and kidney problem. If the person is suffering from any of the above diseases, a doctor should be consulted for using Cialis for sexual intercourse.
FDA has issued a few warnings against a few possible side effects of Cialis. However, studies have proved those side effects were reduced after regular use of Cialis for treatment of erectile dysfunction condition.
For easy and an effective solution for male impotence performance of Cialis can not be compared to no one.