Heartburn is the common name for GERD, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. Here we are going to give you some advice to prevent heartburn (GERD) and relieve the symptoms of this unpleasant condition. Why Does Heartburn Occur? GERD, occurs when enzymes and stomach acid escape the stomach and rise into the esophagus. Unlike the stomach, which [...]
Arthritis – Cure It Now At a Cost That May Surprise You!
Arthritis is a debilitating disease that causes severe physical pain and emotional turmoil for millions of people who suffer with it. Many do nothing about it, simply because they feel the cost of joint replacement surgery is too high. Prices for corrective joint surgery, however has fallen dramatically in price making them more affordable than [...]
Allergies, The Solvable Nuisance
Very rarely is an allergy life threatening. True, some individuals are so sensitive to wasp venom they can die from a single sting, if not treated promptly. Asthma can have serious effects, as well. But for most, allergies are merely a nuisance. But, oh, what a big nuisance! They make it difficult to concentrate. They [...]
Animal Dander Allergy
Over 2/3 of all homes have pets. Yet, official estimates of those who are allergic to animals reach as high as 10%. That’s a guarantee of a lot of potential allergies. But there are several effective strategies for dealing with those facts. Allergic rhinitis, skin rash or other symptoms are the result of contact chiefly [...]
Common Allergy Symptoms
The range of symptoms associated with allergies is as vast as the types of allergic reactions themselves. But several are common. Identifying them correctly is the first step to proper treatment. A few airborne allergens, such as pollen or certain mold spores, tend to produce the following symptoms: Conjunctivitis is an all too familiar condition [...]
Contact Dermatitis
Eczema, hives and other skin conditions are a common reaction in those who have a type of allergy called contact dermatitis. It may be caused by sensitivity to hair dyes or perfumes. It can result from wearing rings made from certain metals like nickel or gold. According to a recent study at the Mayo Clinic, [...]
Diagnosis: Allergy Tests
A great many things can cause red welts on the skin. Thousands of conditions can give you a runny nose. To determine whether or not these are allergic reactions requires a professional diagnosis. SKIN TESTS Among the most common and effective methods used to test for allergies are skin or prick tests. These procedures inject [...]
Dust Mite Sensitivity
Dust, per se, isn’t generally an allergen, even for sensitive persons. But dust mites have that name because they live on the small particles that are in everyone’s home. They are a common cause of allergic reactions. As they produce feces and their bodies decay, they introduce proteins into the environment that the immune system [...]
What Happens During A Mammogram?
About 1 in 12 women will contract breast cancer some time during their life, with the odds increasing as they age. But with modern medicine, treatment can be relatively simple and effective. Key to that success, though, is early detection. A regular mammogram is one traditional and still highly useful tool to do so. A [...]
What Is Breast Cancer?
According to most sources, breast cancer is ‘cancer of the breast tissue’. Not very helpful. But digging a little deeper makes the answer clear. Cancer is a malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal or uncontrolled cell division. Normal cells become misshapen and grow too rapidly. The result is a mass or lump that continues [...]
