Health&Beauty

Know about Morning Sickness

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:30:20 CST

Morning sickness is the term given to the feeling of nausea and vomiting when the woman is pregnant. This type of heaviness is felt generally in the morning when the blood sugar level is down. However, it must not be thought that morning sickness can occur only in the morning.

Onset of these symptoms largely vary among women, some women are reported to go through mild degree of queasiness while others might have spent their entire day by throwing up and feeling nauseous.

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Information on Moles

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:27:26 CST

Mole or nevus is a general term to describe several spots or blemishes that may occur on the skin. Moles are of vastly different kinds – in some people the moles may be of the color of the skin itself, while in others they could be red, tan, brown or even black.

Moles are pests that inhabit all parts of the United States. They are burrowing insectivores about the size of a chipmunk. There are about 30 species of moles ranging from 4" to 9" in length.

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Know about Laryngitis

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:47:02 CST

Laryngitis is defined as an inflammation of larynx (voice box) due to overuse, irritation or infection generally associated with hoarseness or loss of voice. The larynx is the part of voice.Laryngitis occurs when your voice box (larynx) is inflamed due to overuse, irritation or infection. For example, if you've been rehearsing a speech or performance, your larynx can fail due to simple exhaustion.

The symptoms of Laryngitis are quite easy to identify. They include a dry throat or dry cough. T
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Liver Cancer - Symptoms & Treatment

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 03:44:10 CST

The liver is the largest internal organ in the body. It is also known as primary liver cancer or hepatoma and hepatocellular carcinoma is a cancer arising from the liver. The liver performs several vital functions. It processes and stores many of the nutrients absorbed from the intestine.

Liver cancer are of two types: primary liver cancer and secondary cancer. When cancer originates in the liver itself, it is called as primary liver cancer. Liver cancer is known as secondary liver cancer whe
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Know about Hepatitis

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:34:09 CST

Hepatitis is characterized by the destruction of a number of liver cells and the presence of inflammatory cells in the liver tissue caused by excessive alcohol drinking, disorders of the gall bladder or pancreas, including medication side effects, and infections.

Most of the known viruses do not affect the liver. When doctors speak about hepatitis, they are usually referring to any of the five viruses identified that primarily attack the liver and are referred to as types A, B, C, D and E.

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How to Get Rid of Hiccups

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:32:21 CST

Hiccup is an involuntary and sudden contraction of the muscles of the diaphragm. Normally, this action is repeated many times. A weird sound (hic) is produced. The sound is because of the epiglottis which closes when air suddenly tries to rush in.

People who have recurring hiccups or a case of hiccups that just doesn't seem to go away should definitely make an appointment with their medical doctor to explore any underlying medical problems.

Causes of Hiccups:

Temporary swollen stomach

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Dehydration - Causes & Treatment

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:13:21 CST

Dehydration in humans, even mild dehydration, has been increasingly seen as causing or worsening various conditions, from asthma to heart disease, hypertension to infections and many more.Dehydration occurs when the normal water content of your body is reduced. Dehydration can occur at any age, but it is most dangerous for babies, small children, and older adults.

Causes of dehydration:

Winter Weather
Irritable Bowel Disease
Incontinence
Fever
Medication
Vomiting
Diabetes
Flying
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Croup - An Overview

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 04:09:43 CST

The swelling of the tissue around the layers of the voice box or windpipe is called Croup. The croup results in a tight and barking cough. As the child's windpipe is narrow, it affects the breathing of the child. Though, older children and teenagers also suffer from it, the croup usually attacks infants or the children under the age of five.

Croup Cough, also called laryngotracheobronchitis is a common childhood viral illness. Like most viral illnesses, there is no cure for croup.

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Know about Cataracts

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:16:10 CST

A cataract is a clouding, opacity, yellowing, or accumulation of fluid in the lens of the eye that results in a loss of vision and interferes with your lifestyle. Most cataracts are related to aging, and by the time you reach the age of 70 most people will show some signs of cataracts.

Types of cataracts

Age-related cataract

Immature Senile Cataract which leads to partially opaque lens and disc view is hazy

Mature Senile Cataract has completely opaque lens

Hyper mature Senile Cata
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Exercises and Fitness

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:15:14 CST

Today more people are choosing a lifestyle of regular exercise and fitness. Each year, one of the most highly recognized New Years resolutions is to get in shape. However, many of these people will not reach their goals. They fail, not because they lack motivation.

The treadmill is a piece of exercise and fitness equipment commonly found in gyms and health clubs worldwide. When you discover the many benefits that can be gained from exercising on a treadmill you will better understand why it p
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