Posted in Cancer, Disease & Disorders No discussion yet on April 9th, 2010

Infrared Sauna – Enhanced and Swifter Cancer Recovery

Latest researches have illustrated that infrared sauna brings about notable recuperation among cancer patients. It is commonly concurred that cancer cells are incapable of surviving heat. Infrared sauna functions as a hyperthermic treatment that increases body temperature via artificial means letting the body manifestly scorch cancerous cells. Greater sensitiveness to heat has been observed in malignant cells as compared to normal healthy cells. Objective of hyperthermic treatment is to heat the body at the localized site of cancerous cells or tumor presence, localized parts or by treatment given to the complete body. Studies have shown that hyperthermic therapies have particularly been beneficial in ably annihilating cancerous cells which were resistant to invasive, incapacitating and appalling chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Thus, infrared sauna could be used as an effectual adjunct to chemotherapy, radiation therapy to derive optimal outcomes. The penetrative powers of infrared  [...]



Posted in Disease & Disorders, Musculoskeletal No discussion yet on April 8th, 2010

Pain Management through Bioelectric therapy

Pain management via bioelectric therapy is ideal for treating a number of unremitting and severe pain conditions. Bioelectric therapy is deemed a risk and medication-free therapy alternative for individuals suffering from pains as it blocks pain signals to the brain. Subsequent to injury, pain receptor cells transmit a signal to the CNS (central nervous system – brain and spinal cord). The signal is recorded as pain by particular cells present in the body. Bioelectric therapy employs bioelectric currents for relieving pains by disrupting pain messages prior to them reaching the CNS. Bioelectric therapy additionally stimulates the body in producing endorphins that aid in pain management. Bioelectric Therapy – Scope of Treatment Bioelectric therapy could be employed for treating incessant and severe pain conditions inclusive of: RSD (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) condition. Back pains. Muscular pains. Headache and migraine. Blood supply disorder affecting the upper  [...]



Posted in Addiction & Control No discussion yet on April 6th, 2010

Telltale Signs & Symptoms of Drug Abuse

Drug abuse of varied legal and illicit substances continues to be a niggling, decades-old, nationwide health concern. Drug abuse could cause irreparable, all-encompassing devastation in the lives of the users as well as their kin members and pals. It is the reason for a surge in criminal activities and augmented monetary hassles in neighbourhoods. An estimate forty million grave infirmities, injuries or fatalities occur in the U.S. on an annual basis due to drug abuse. There is a wide-ranging array of substances which people abuse and every one of these has varied effects and upshots. Majority of these substances are vastly habit-forming and detrimental to a person’s health. There are several prevalent signs and symptoms which would assist in indentifying a drug abuser. Instantaneous Physical Signs & Symptoms A number of drug abuse signs and symptoms are instantaneous (occurring mainly when the drug abuser is using the substance). Every drug type elicits its own exclusive group  [...]



Posted in Addiction & Control, Disease & Disorders, Musculoskeletal No discussion yet on April 5th, 2010

Myriad Detrimental Effects of Smoking on Bone Health

Irrespective of age, effects of smoking on a person’s bone health cannot be overlooked. From infancy till thirty years of age are the most important years when bone mass builds up and develops. Smoking during adolescence would hamper optimal bone mass development leading to a smaller skeletal structure and lesser bone mass in comparison to a non-smoker. Effects of smoking on bone health continue even in forty and fifty year old people. Females in 40-50 years age group start losing estrogen that is vital for bones and those who indulge in smoking face swifter bone loss with greater associated complications. Deleterious effects of smoking to Bone Health Nicotine and toxic constituents present in a cigarette affects bone health in a multitude of ways. Cigarette smoke generate vast quantities of free radicals which are particles assaulting and overwhelming the body’s innate defence system resulting in a string of unfavourable overall damaging reactions inclusive of all cell, organ  [...]



Posted in Disease & Disorders, Musculoskeletal No discussion yet on April 2nd, 2010

Spotting Osteoporosis Early On with Bone Density Testing

Bone density test or bone scans or bone mineral density tests assess bone strength by gauging a tiny portion of a single or a small number of bones. Discerning bone strength could assist a physician in recommending preventative approaches and medicines for osteoporosis, in case necessary, for either slowing or stopping bone loss (decreased bone tissue density or calcification) and fracture. Candidates for Bone Density Test In accordance to the parameters set by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, bone density test should be considered by the following set of individuals. Women in their post-menopause phase and under sixty-five years of age with osteoporosis risk factor. Women in ages sixty-five years and above. Women in post-menopause phase having fractures; this is not compulsory since therapy could be commenced irrespective of bone density. Females having medical sicknesses linked to osteoporosis; such ailments amount to over fifty. A primary care physician could conduct  [...]



Posted in Healthy Living No discussion yet on April 1st, 2010

Prudent Tips for Preventing Lower Back Pain

Back Pain afflicts eight among ten individuals. Innately, some form of accident and sport-related injury could be one of the reasons for back pain; however there are several other aspects that could play a key role in causing back pain such as: Pitiable posture. Being obese or overweight. Improper bodily conditioning favoured by being largely inactive. Being psychologically or emotionally stressed. Any internal ailments like infection, blood clot formation or kidney stone presence. Bone deterioration or loss – Osteoporosis. Often several individuals are unable to comprehend that on several instances the pain in fact initiates from the opposite side of the pain-causing site. For instance, being seated for protracted time spans could lead to the iliopsoas muscles which attach the lumbar area to the top part of the femur condensing leading to acute pain when one stands up. However, several measures when adopted would vastly assist in avoiding it. One of the most ideal  [...]





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