Category: Health Tips

How Lower Cholesterol Is Possible And How To Achieve It I remember the first time I was told by a doctor that I had high cholesterol. I was 28, (which was about 13 years ago) in excellent shape and in the military. The doctor told me that I needed to lower my cholesterol before it became to serious, but at that time I had no clue as to what was cholesterol and how to lower it. The doctor then proceeded to tell me how lower cholesterol is possible through diet and exercise.

He then gave me a brochure about cholesterol and sent me on my way. So, here I was left on my own to figure out this cholesterol thing and what I could do about it. Being the kind of person that I am, I wasn’t going to let this defeat me. Somehow someway I was going to figure out how I could get this cholesterol thing under control.

Over the next several weeks, then months and now years I have researched and have discovered several different ways to successfully lower my cholesterol. Now, at the young age of 41, I am going to share with you how lower …

Read More

Ideal Attributes For a Carer If you’re interested in finding care work, it’s important you recognise some of the key attributes required to be a good carer. These are varied, but even if you have some and not others, it’s at least a start. Here are some of the most significant qualities you’ll need to boast…

Patience

It’s something many of us are lacking in and when you’re in a role that is demanding, patience is vital. You probably either are a patient person or you aren’t, so if you fall into the latter category, you’d be best re-thinking if care work is right for you. If you’re lucky enough to be quite a patient person, this could be an ideal profession for you. If you’re working with adults with special needs or elderly people, patience is particularly important, as often they aren’t familiar with social protocol – or have simply forgotten how to be polite.

Humour

You’ll need to have a sense of humour to get on well in this job. This is not only important when it comes to the care of your designated individual, but also for your own sanity. Care work can get tough at times …

Read More

The 3 Common Types Of Diabetes There are three basic types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. All of these are similar in that they are metabolism disorders involving the pancreas, insulin regulation, and glucose. However, the causes for these types of diabetes are different and therefore they require somewhat different approaches when it comes to treatment.

Type 1 Diabetes

Of all the types of diabetes, type 1 is the most common in children. In fact it is most often diagnosed in children or young adults but it can strike at any age. Type 1 diabetes is considered an autoimmune disease because the body destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin. Therefore, the pancreas is unable to supply enough insulin to live. A person with type 1 diabetes must take insulin every day.

Thankfully, type 1 diabetes only accounts for up to ten percent of the types of diabetes cases in the U.S. today. The destruction of the insulin producing cells can happen slowly over time or this condition can develop quite suddenly for reasons that medical scientist do not fully understand. The symptoms of type 1 diabetes include increased urination, increased thirst, …

Read More

Stroke – a Risk That Can be Controlled Stroke is a phenomenon impossible to ignore because of its frequency and serious consequences: death, disability, long and difficult recovery. Worldwide, it is one of the top causes of death and the leading cause of disability; annually is registered 15 million of these diseases, resulting in 5 million deaths and 5 million cases of disability. This means that in the world, one in ten deaths are caused by stroke. For example, in the U.S., annually, for a population of about 300 million occurs approximately 800,000 cases, of which 600,000 patients are the first event of its kind, and the rest have gone through a stroke, while death toll rises to 140,000. In other words, at 40 seconds produces a stroke and at four minutes a death because of it.

And if these statistics seem alarming, well, it seems that strokes are actually much higher! Indeed, besides the typical stroke – ischemic or hemorrhagic – with known neurological manifestations (paralysis, impaired speech or vision, severe headache) or transient ischemic attack (neurological symptoms disappear within a few minutes, maximum 60 minutes), there are silent strokes. It is produced by the same ischemic mechanism, but …

Read More

Semi Rimless Eyewear Material Saving Eyewear Recently, there is an argue about the resource exhaustion. The activists claim that the non-renewable resources are in danger now and we should take measures to protect those materials. Indeed, we are risky for depleting the resources at a fast speed and the resources will be used up sooner or later, so we should pay attention to the consumption of materials from now on. Semi rimless eyewear actually responds to the call.

First of all, semi rimless eyewear is accessible because half of the material used on the frame is enough to hold the lenses although the rimmed eyeglasses are much saver without doubt. But imagine that if a pair of semi rimless eyewear can save half material, the whole material used in frame making can be significantly saved. That is a great number of plastic, wood or titanium, no matter what; this is a sustainable means to protect our environment under the basis of not impairing one’s benefits.

What’s more, the wearers won’t feel tired and exhausted when wearing the semi rimless eyewear for a long time because the weight of the frame is halved, and the pressure of the nose is also …

Read More

Combination of Liberation Therapy And Stem Cell Implantation For Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI), or the pathological restriction of venous vessel discharge from the CNS has been proposed by Zamboni, et al, as having a correlative relationship to Multiple Sclerosis. From a clinical perspective, it has been demonstrated that the narrowed jugular veins in an MS patient, once widened, do affect the presenting symptoms of MS and the overall health of the patient. It has also been noted that these same veins once treated, restenose after a time in the majority of cases. Why the veins restenose is speculative. One insight, developed through practical observation, suggests that there are gaps in the therapy protocol as it is currently practiced. In general, CCSVI therapy has focused on directly treating the venous system and the stenosed veins. Several other factors that would naturally affect vein recovery have received much less consideration.

As to treatment for CCSVI, it should be noted that no meaningful aftercare protocol based on evidence has been considered by the main proponents of the ‘liberation’ therapy (neck venoplasty). In fact, in all of the clinics or hospitals examined for this study, patients weren’t required to …

Read More

Your Pet’s Destination for Optimal Health New York Veterinary Hospital at Staten Island is a one stop health destination for your animal companion. Whether your pet needs a regular checkup or X-rays or advanced veterinary treatment, the Veterinarian Staten Island assures the best possible health services.

As soon as you enter the premises of the hospital, the ambiance as well as the dedicated staff makes you feel at home. This full-service veterinary medical facility based out of South Staten Island boasts of its pool of highly skilled veterinarians as well as talented professionals that provide the best possible dental care, medical care and surgical care for their patients.

In addition, to its compassionate staff, New York Veterinary Hospital prides itself on its latest technology besides state of the art equipment. This allows Dr. Meleleo and his team to perform everything from regular maintenance to highly complex surgeries.

The best thing about this hospital is that all its veterinarians as well as staff members are pet owners themselves who understand the unique bond between animals and humans. Hence, they deliver services with utmost compassion in addition to give respect to each patient.

The committed team of doctors at New York Veterinary …

Read More

Truth About Cholesterol People are always getting confused about the two types of cholesterol found in the blood stream. In this article, we will differentiate between HDL (high density lipoprotein), or the “good guys” and LDL (low density lipoprotein), or the “bad guys”. The levels of HDL cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in the blood are measured to evaluate the risk of having a heart attack. Overweight people are more likely to have high cholesterol from eating too many fatty foods, but thin people should also have their cholesterol checked regularly. Often people who don’t gain weight easily are less aware of how much saturated fat they eat. Nobody can “eat anything they want” and stay heart healthy. Cholesterol should be checked regularly regardless of your weight, exercise habits and diet.

When too much LDL is circulating in the blood stream, it can slowly build up in the inner walls of the arteries that feed the heart and brain. Along with other substances it can form plaque, a thick, hard deposit that can clog those arteries. This process of arterial hardening is known as atherosclerosis “the ugly”. Most people who have this “hardening of arteries” are more likely to have a …

Read More

Dentistry Sedation For Children Some children are so traumatized by the thought of going to the dentist that they may need some mild sedation to enable the dentist to proceed with the necessary work. In many cases, the mildest sedation is all that is necessary. This is nitrous oxide or laughing gas that the child must breathe through a mask over the nose. If is quite safe and the child will be able to respond to the dentist. The effects of laughing gas wear off almost immediately after the mask is removed, but often the dentist will switch to oxygen for a few minutes to help flush the gas from their body.

Oral medication is the next step, providing a slightly stronger sedation. The child will be sleepy, but can be aroused enough to follow commands. There are different levels of sedation and your dentist will recommend which ever is needed. Nausea and vomiting can occur afterwards and you should ensure your child only eats and drinks as instructions permit.

Oral sedations can also be given by the nose, as a suppository or intravenously. In some cases it might be necessary for your child to receive a general anesthetic, the …

Read More

The Most Common Hearing Aids Types Hearing aids types have evolved over time due to advancement in technology. The size and components are getting smaller, and the sound amplifications on an upward trend. In addition, children with hearing loss have an easier time because of customization of the pieces depending on the individual’s ear size. It is also possible to get pieces that do not cover the whole canal, unlike earlier devices. The basic function of all devices is the same because they have the microphone to capture the sound in form of electric waves, the amplifier to turn these waves into sound and increase their volume for the speaker.

One of the oldest and longest serving hearing aids types is Behind the Ear. It is a two-piece device in that the person wears one behind the ear attached to the other piece that goes into the canal. The other piece carries the microphone and transmits the waves to the inner one that houses the amplifier and it sends the signal lower into the speaker. Parents prefer this for their infants because it is easy to notice when it is out of place. Since this piece takes the whole space, …

Read More