Sniffles and Coughs
Common Health Problems & Solutions
Risks of Nursing Home Abuse
MAY 9, 2011 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT
When the decision is made to entrust an elderly parent or loved one to the care of a professional facility, the hope is that the chosen nursing home will treat your loved one with love and respect, keeping them safe and allowing them to retain their dignity. Sadly, this is not always realized. There are many professionals who are ethical and responsible, but there are also those who don’t always have their residents’ best interests at heart. Reports out of Southern California indicate that nursing home abuse is more common than realized, hence the importance of being familiar with a good … [Read more…]
Men Can “Pause” Like a Woman
MARCH 27, 2011 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT
Did you know that men can suffer from hot flashes like woman? It’s true. Although it’s not considered menopause for men, it is sometime a condition that can happen to a man midpoint in his life. Some of the cases of male hot flashes are caused by, but not limited to: Tumors caused by cancer Infections such as HIV/AIDS Hormonal Changes at middle age Reaction to foods or medication prescribed Some of the sings that a male is having a hot flash is that he will start to have a burning sensation in the face and it will spread to the rest of his body. This can happen for a … [Read more…]
When Balding Strikes
MARCH 24, 2011 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT
When it comes to a person’s looks one of the greatest fears is losing your hair. Millions suffer from loss every year. Although there are treatments out there to help restore hair, what causes balding in the first place? In men, there is a hormone called DHT that cause the hair follicles to become weak and brittle. Over time the hair is no longer supported by the follicles and it begins to shed or come out then the hair is combed or washed. This can happen gradually or in patches depending on DHT hormone level. The majority of the time, when DHT is levels is active, this is caused by … [Read more…]
Attacking LDL Before Attacking You
MARCH 20, 2011 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT
If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, there are certain foods you can eat to lower it! It’s all about changing your diet and taking food sources in moderation. When you LDL levels are spiked over your HDL this is an indicator that you are consuming too many fatty foods. Other cases this could be in the family jeans for high cholesterol to come into play at a certain age. Regardless, you can make a difference by taking some of these suggestions in your meal plans. Nuts have been proven to lower LDL levels drastically. Although they may be high in calories, they are a good … [Read more…]
Tips for Heel Issues
MARCH 14, 2011 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMEN
Suffering from heel pain is no fun. It can be a bother anytime of the day or night. Sometimes it might be a cramp or too much stress on the heel from walking. Weight that is placed on the heel can contribute too. This can also be brought on by dehydration, poor diet from too much salt or the type of shoes that you wear. In any case, there are ways to treat the heel to ease the annoying pain. A rolling exercise is good for helping with the pain. Take a tennis ball and simply roll it under the foot that is experiencing the discomfort. This will help loosen the tightness that develops … [Read more…]
Fighting Alopecia With Vitamins
FEBRUARY 19, 2011 BY ADMIN LEAVE A COMMENT
Our fast paced lifestyle brings forth challenging conditions in form of diseases which can effect our livelihood in general. Alopecia is such a disease which can affect our thought process as well our looks. A healthy hair not only guarantees a build up in our self esteem but it’s a prerequisite for an appearance which can be flaunted. Not only women but men with pleasing hair condition propose a foundation for a beautiful look. Alopecia is an abnormal condition catapult with excessive hair loss. Proper dietary conditions with intake of nutrients and vitamins in balanced condition can … [Read more…]