Archive for September, 2009

Appendicitis is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix. It is a medical emergency. All cases require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly because of peritonitis and shock. May be you will wonder what is Appendix. In human anatomy, the appendix (or vermiform appendix; also [...]

There is considerable variation in women’s breast volume, shape, size and spacing. One of the pressing questions that women are always wondering is if natural breast enhancement is available without surgery. For those women who want to have larger breasts without having to under go the knife will be happy to know that the answer [...]

Feeling Anxious or Anxiety is a good thing if there is a valid reason for it. It prepares the body for the worst by releasing various hormones and all systems of the body start to work at a higher level than normal (High Alert). Anxiety is a common occurrence when a person faces potentially problematic [...]

As new medical research comes to our knowledge, the health guidelines keep  changing. This is the reason why in every medical book or website, it is always mentioned that the information given is not conclusive and medical knowledge is an ever changing subject. Only your doctor will have up to date information on the current [...]

Weight loss, in the context of medicine, health or physical fitness, is a reduction of the total body mass, due to a mean loss of fluid, body fat or adipose tissue and/or lean mass, namely bone mineral deposits, muscle, tendon and other connective tissue. It can occur unintentionally due to an underlying disease or can [...]

At the time of the creation of the World Health Organization (WHO), in 1948, Health was defined as being “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Beauty is a characteristic that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure or satisfaction. The experience of “beauty” often [...]

Breathing takes oxygen in and carbon dioxide out of the body. In addition to removing carbon dioxide, breathing also results in loss of water from the body. Exhaled air has a relative humidity of 100% because of water diffusing across the moist surface of breathing passages and alveoli. Breathing counts in all sports – as [...]

Whey protein is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production. Whey protein is commonly marketed and ingested as a dietary supplement, and various health claims have been attributed to it in the alternative medicine community. In recent years, the subject of whey protein has [...]

The efficacy of laser hair removal is now generally accepted in the dermatology community, and laser hair removal is widely practiced. Many reviews of laser hair removal methods, safety, and efficacy have been published in the dermatology literature. Thus, Laser hair removal is gaining popularity as a method of permanent hair removal. Permanent hair removal [...]

Our society and culture is brainwashed in such a way that utter the word menopause, and most people immediately picture the middle aged woman. So, is there such a thing as Male Menopause. The answer to it is “YES” there is. Wikipedia explains Male Menopause or Andropause as “a name that has been given to [...]

Planning to buy Online Vitamins/Supplements. Afraid it might be a SCAM. Lets discuss briefly about it. A Nutritional supplement, also known as food supplement or dietary supplement, is a preparation intended to provide nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids or amino acids, that are missing or are not consumed in sufficient quantity in [...]

The stethoscope is an acoustic medical device for auscultation, or listening to the internal sounds of an animal body. Here is a guide on the ways and means to get a good quality stethoscope at a discounted price. Stethoscopes are one of the most commonly used tools in the medical profession.  Nearly every doctor, nurse, [...]

Considering a Lasik Eye Surgery? Here is the basic information and an overview of a kind of surgery which many patients choose as an alternative to wearing corrective eyeglasses or contact lenses. LASIK, is a short form for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a form of refractive laser eye surgery procedure performed by ophthalmologists intended [...]

Term life insurance is often the most inexpensive way to purchase a substantial death benefit on a coverage amount per premium dollar basis. It is best defined as “Life insurance which provides coverage at a fixed rate of payments for a limited period of time, the relevant term.” Term life insurance is the original form [...]