What is happening inside my child’s body? An allergy can do many things in the body. On the skin, it can cause a rash or hives. In the intestine, it can manifest as diarrhea. And in the nose and sinuses, it can result in classic bay fever, with watery eyes and a drippy nose. Allergies Read more
A computed tomography scan — also called a CAT scan or CT scan — is performed by a 3-D X-ray machine. A computer integrates multiple images to make a cross-sectional picture, showing “slices” of the body. It uses the same basic technology as an X-ray machine. CT can be used anytime a detailed picture of Read more
Depression, tension and stress are common contributors to sleep problems, causing early waking or difficulty dropping off when thoughts race around the brain. If stress is making you or your relative sleep badly, don’t rush for medication; instead, try practising the relaxation techniques. Be aware that older people naturally take longer to fall asleep, are Read more
If you think your child is having a generalized seizure and this is the first time, call Medical Emergency Hotline. Make sure your child is in a safe place (such as on the floor) and watch her carefully. If your child has |had multiple seizures, you will quickly learn how to manage them and how Read more
Overweight is one of the major problems faced by many people around the globe. Overweight not only creates a psychological problem for the people, but it is also dangerous for the people as it can create an adverse health problems. According to different studies, people who are obese are more prone to heart and other Read more
Have you ever dreamt of being as thin and slim as the models you saw in the fashion magazine? Are your exercise and diet schedules only cutting down your pocket rather than your body weight? Weight loss surgery can help you in achieving your dream body without putting in much of your effects. Weight loss Read more
If you have gained several extra pounds and losing them seems to be difficult after trying various diet and exercise programs, then weight loss surgery can be an option for you. Weight loss surgery is preferred for a person who is at least 100 pounds overweight in case of men and 80 pounds overweight in Read more
Losing weight would be easy for some but for others getting results are still dreams even after putting in Herculean efforts. Weight loss surgery, also known as Bariatric surgery, is a fast and guaranteed method of weight reduction. Bariatics is the field of medicine which specializes in treating obesity. Bariatric surgery is a common term Read more
With the background of normal skin anatomy in place, let’s turn our attention to what happens in the skin layers when marked visible signs of aging present themselves. What are the differences when we look at the skin of a young person and compare it to the skin layers associated with fine lines, wrinkles, furrows, Read more
The Japanese diet contains elements that are known to positively influence intestinal microflora. Obviously there is a significant intake of omega-3 fatty acids from fish and seafood, lots of vegetables, and plenty of roots such as wasabi, daikon, and renkon. The three aforementioned roots are part of the Brassica family of vegetables, which have been Read more
The knowledge that Advanced Glycation End ( AGE ) are found in cooked foods containing sugars and amino acids is not new. We have known that heat can form AGE for a century. The reaction changes the food, quite often enhancing its color, aroma, and flavor. We are lured by the seductive taste of Advanced Read more
Let’s discuss some harsh nutritional realities. Taking stock of our current nutritional intakes, the excesses and deficiencies, will help us understand where the voids are and how we can make changes for our skin. Currently, the North American diet is in a sorry state of affairs. Despite the abundance of calories, we are in many Read more
Chronic inflammation is driven by a number of factors, most notably a diet filled with the wrong types of fats and sugars and its flip side, a diet devoid of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, dietary fiber, whole grains, and colorful fruits and vegetables. Throw in a chaser of psychological stress and physical exercise limited to Read more
Let’s delve into ways to combat glycation – besides obviously keeping sugar intake and dietary AGEs low. Since AGEing of the skin is ratcheted up in the presence of high states of oxidative stress in the skin, antioxidants play a role in the prevention of skin AGEing. The good news is that scientists have been Read more