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How to help someone with depression
Eight ways you can help someone with depression Remember that they cannot help being affected by depression. Encourage them to talk and listen to what they are saying. Let them kno...read more
How to treat allergies
Many people are afflicted with some type of allergy to all sorts of things, such as environmental allergens, odors, fumes, food, and cigarette smoke just to name a few. If symptoms become uncomfortable and ha...read more
How to treat autoimmune diseases?
The Response of Modern Medicine The immune system, which is a complex network of specialized organs, cells and cell products, is continually making antibodies to help rid the body of substan...read more
How to treat psoriasis?
The type of treatment prescribed for psoriasis depends on several factors the most important being the severity of the condition in the individual. Treating PS is a very hit and miss affair although there are...read more
How to treat warts?
Warts are simply areas of skin that grow faster than normal due to the presence of the wart virus. Warts are skin-colored and feel rough to the touch. The technical name is verruca vu...read more
Hygiene products and your acne
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions and is prevalent among both teens and adults. There are many products available to treat acne, some of which are common to personal hygiene. T...read more
Infertility treatments for men
If you are reading this page you have probably been told that you have a low sperm count. If so the first thing you must remember is that sperm count is a poor test in terms of predicting whether you will act...read more
Infertility: treatment methods
Treatment methods depend largely on the cause of infertility.A blockage of the sperm passages in both, male or female can be treated by surgery.Treating hormonal imbalance in the female usin...read more
Integration for stress and well being
To attempt to scientifically evaluate an abstract concept such as reflexology is very difficult. To evaluate the effects of that treatment of reflexology may be much easier. As in many other forms of natural ...read more
Introduction to asthma treatments
Asthma is an individual condition, it varies from person to person. Health professionals are advisers to your health, but ultimately you decide which treatment is best for you.The aim of con...read more
Is there any treatment for migraine?
The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. It is often accompanied by extreme sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, ...read more
Know your muscles
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition affecting the shoulder, arm and hand characterized by pain, weakness and numbness in the these areas. TOSread moreLithotripsy for kidney stones
General Information Lithotripsy is a non-invasive alternative to surgery for the treatment of kidney stones. It uses carefully focused, high-energy shock waves to disintegrate the kidney stones. Once the sto...read more
Male fertility treatments
Hypothalamic hormones The anterior pituitary gland releases a range of hormones with various functions around the body.Luteinising hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormoneread moreMale pattern hair loss
Dating as far back as history will take us, baldness has been a part of the aging process that many men fear the most. Before Rogaine, hair transplants and hair additions, men coped in variou...read more
Managing dementia
No treatment is currently available that can stop or cure Alzheimer's disease. However, new medications are available that can improve memory and delay the progression of the illness.Developing new tr...read more
Menopause: not all that fun
Technically menopause is the last menstrual flow of a woman's life and the climacteric is period of time preceding and following this event. In general usage, menopause refers to the whole pr...read more
Mesotherapie and skin rejuvenation
Mesotherapy involves the injection of a specially prepared mixture of vitamins, amino acids, and medications, placed just millimetres under the skin into the problematic area. Just a "drop" of solut...read more
Ms treatment
Although there is still no cure for multiple sclerosis (MS), today it is a highly treatable condition. MS treatment consists of 3 basic components: Halting or slowing the natural course of the disease (disease-modifyin...read more
MS: Causes, incidence and risk factors
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Multiple sclerosis (MS) usually affects woman more than men. The disorder most...read more
Neurogenic stuttering: some guidelines
Neurogenic stuttering is a type of fluency disorder in which a person has difficulty in producing speech in a normal, smooth fashion. Individuals with fluency disorders may have speech that s...read more
Nutritional therapy treats the body as a whole
Allergies Allergies should be viewed as symptoms of the whole body picture. Why are you disposed to getting allergies in the first place, rather than what are you allergic to? This is a very important question, because if yo...read more
Options to treat MS
Treatment options There are now 6 disease-modifying medications approved for use in relapsing forms of MS by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). None of them is a cure for MS. None will prevent pre-ex...read more
Osteoperosis: The Curse for the Woman of the Western World
So much has been said and has been written about osteoporosis or thinning of the bones that you would imagine that by now we have got it all sorted out and under control. Sadly the opposite seems to be true; ...read more
Over the counter ideas for treating your acne
In today's world, it seems that almost any topic is open for debate. While I was gathering facts for this article, I was quite surprised to find some of the issues I thought were settled are actually still being openly discus...read more
Patent Foramen Ovale
This defect is present in every newborn baby. It is a gap in the wall between the upper two chambers of the heart, which should close soon after birth.Whilst a baby is in the womb, oxygen is supplied by the p...read more
Physiotherapy after a stroke
After your stroke you are likely to need help to regain old abilities, learn new skills and to cope with any remaining disabilities. This process is known as rehabilitation, and physiotherapy...read more
Pinpoint your pain: carpal tunnel syndrome and deqervian's disease
Here is some information on a few common RSIs and their causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention. RSIs are easy to prevent. Educate yourself to reduce your chances for developing a RSI. As ...read more
Possible complications of fertility treatments
IVF and its associated treatment can involve certain complications. Including multiple births, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS), ovarian cancer and possible complications with ICSI....read more
Possible treatments for depression
Treatment for depression can involve a variety of different approaches, and often people find that a combination of these work best. For more information about self-help options such as attending a self-help ...read more
Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Nonpharmacologic therapy Nonpharmacologic therapy can be divided into the categories of nutrition, lifestyle, and fall prevention. These represent the foundation for the management of osteop...read more
Products to avoid when treating acne
Imagine the next time you join a discussion about acne. When you start sharing the fascinating acne facts below, your friends will be absolutely amazed.There are many over-the-counter product...read more
Psoriasis and treatments
Treatment is based on the severity of the disease and it's responsiveness to prior treatments. The lowest level of treatment is topical medicine are applied to the skin, the next level involves treatments with ultraviolet lig...read more
Psoriasis: how you can help yourself
Exercise is essential to preserve strength and maintain range of motion. Isometric exercise is often prescribed because it appears to be less damaging to inflamed joints. A range of motion pr...read more
Radiofrequency for cellulite and fat
What can radiofrequency (RF) energy treat? Pure RF energy alone (such as the Accent™ device) or RF in combination with other modalities (such as the Velasmooth™ device which combines RF with infrared, tissue mobi...read more
Sex addiction
Sex is a powerful driving force, and for some people it becomes an all pervading preoccupation which can lead to dangerous behaviours and life threatening habits. Like any source of pleasure, sex can become addictive,...read more
Should you use make up to cover up your acne?
The following article presents the very latest information on acne. If you have a particular interest in acne, then this informative article is required reading.Acne can leave the skin looking red blotchy, an...read more
Side effects in radiofrequency treatments for cellulite and fat
Does it hurt and what are the potential complications? As the treatment is carried out you will experience heating sensations every time the RF energy is delivered to your skin and underlying tissue. Some de...read more
Signs and symptoms of testicular cancer
Regular self-examination will help you become more aware of the normal feel and size of your testicles so that any abnormalities can be spotted early on. A lump in either testicle Any enlargement ...read more
Some facts about depression
Affective disorders include both depression and manic depression. Common symptoms of clinical depression Prolonged feelings of sadness, anxiety, or hopelessness Sense of impending doom or di...read more
Statistics of drugs misuse
Drug misuse and young people aged under 25 years in 1998 In 1998, 11% of 11-15 year olds in England had used drugs in the last year. The prevalence of drug use increased sharply with age: only 1% of 11 year ...read more
Stuttering: finding help
How can you tell if your child has a stuttering problem? If your child has been stuttering for only a few days or weeks, it’s very alarming but it is probably best to wait to see how the stuttering changes. Waiting a ...read more
Surgical options for people suffering from Parkinson's
Surgical options are available for some people with Parkinson's, depending on their symptoms. We recommend taking advice from your specialist. The options are: Stereotactic surgery This inv...read more
Symptoms and treatment of MS
Key facts No two people with MS experience the same symptoms to the same degree. MS can cause a wide variety of symptoms, but most people with the condition only experience a small number of t...read more
Tennis Elbow: what to do about it?
Tennis elbow is very common and acupuncture is effective in 90% of cases. It is often caused by over-gripping a hammer, or the use of secateurs.Patients are unable to grip things easily, or not at all. This i...read more
That itchy feeling: psoriasis
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a recurrent skin condition that affects around 2% of the population in the UK. In simple terms, it is only an acceleration of the usual replacement processes of the skin. Norm...read more
The daily, long-term treatment of asthma
Corticosteroids, cromolyns and leukotriene inhibitors are long-term control medications that control and prevent inflammation in the lining of the bronchi and help stop or reduce swelling and...read more
The importance of early treatment
When should you begin treatment with a multiple sclerosis disease–modifying therapy? Guidelines from the National MS Society recommend that “treatment should be considered as soon as possible fol...read more
Topical products to help treating acne
There are numerous types of acne medications available both over-the-counter and by prescription. While some antibiotics are used in treating acne, most treatment starts with the use of topical acne ...read more
Treat sinusitis as soon as it starts
It is important to treat a sinus infection as soon as it starts. Treatment involves controlling the source of sinus infection, re-establishing proper nasal drainage, and relieving pain. Home...read more
Treat your asthma
How is asthma treated? Your doctor can work with you to decide about your treatment goals and what you need to do to control your asthma to achieve these goals. Asthma treatment includes: ...read more
Treat your depression
Types of depression that are caused by biological factors (melancholic depression and psychotic melancholia) are more likely to need physical treatments, (e.g. antidepressants) and less likely to be resolved ...read more
Treatment of arteriosclerosis
The Response of Modern Medicine Modern medical treatment of arterioslerosis includes a combination of lifestyle changes and medications to relieve the symptoms, and surgery for severe cases. For example, since smokin...read more
Treatment of asthma
While asthma can’t be cured, it can be controlled in the vast majority of cases. It is a chronic disease and may need long-term treatment and even lifelong management. In most cases good control can be ...read more
Treatment options for alcohol addiction
Detoxification Detoxification is a process of facilitating safe withdrawal from drugs or alcohol. Withdrawal without medical assistance can be dangerous or life threatening (particularly in the case of alcoh...read more
Treatment options for drugs addiction
Inpatient Care Intensive inpatient treatment programmes, which can include detoxification,are available from N.H.S., private and voluntary sectors. Duration varies from 4 weeks to 6 months ...read more
Treatments and prognosis for Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? An unpredictable disease of the central nervous system, multiple sclerosis (MS) can range from relatively benign to somewhat disabling to devastating, as communication between the...read more
Treatments for depression
The best way to treat Depression is holistically with a variety of approaches. The main thing to note is that what helps one person with Depression doesn’t always help everyone. This is true of anti-depressan...read more
Treatments for MS: Steroids
Corticosteroids (steroids) are the standard treatment for a relapse in MS and have been in use for about 50 years. How steroids work It is still unclear exactly how steroids work but they p...read more
Treatments to severe skin conditions with PUVA
PUVA is a combination of psoralen (P) and long-wave ultraviolet radiation (UVA) that is used to treat several severe skin conditions. Psoralen is a drug taken by mouth that makes the skin disease more sensiti...read more
Urticaria (hives or "nettle" rashes)
Urticaria is a raised itchy and painful skin rash sometimes called a “nettle rash” or hives. There are two distinct types of urticaria: Acute urtic...read more
UVB treatment helps with skin diseases
UVB Phototherapy is a treatment for skin eruptions using artificial ultraviolet light. The initials UVB stand for the type B ultraviolet, the middle energy between the tanning rays (UVA) and the intense germi...read more
Ways to prevent and to treat acne scarring
If you're seriously interested in knowing about acne, you need to think beyond the basics. Acne is a problem for many teenagers and adults alike, and can have serious physical and psychological ramifications....read more
What causes high cholesterol?
Cholesterol - What is it? Cholesterol is a waxy substance that's manufactured in your liver and small intestine and found virtually everywhere in your body. Its chemical structure is similar to that of steriodsread moreWhat is a Ventricular Septal Defect?
In this defect there is a hole between the bottom chambers (pumping chambers or ventricles). Due to the higher pressure in the left side of the heart, this allows oxygenated blood to flow through the hole from the left to the...read more
What is alzheimer's disease?
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting around 500,000 people in the UK. This information sheet outlines the symptoms and causes of Alzheimer's disease, and describes what treatment...read more
What is hair transplantation and how does it work?
Every single follicle of hair on the human scalp is genetically programmed before birth to either become sensitive to the male hormones dihydrotestosterone - DHT (causing the follicle to with...read more
What is pelvic floor dysfunction?
Pelvic floor dysfunction describes a wide-range of problems associated with one or more of the three systems in the pelvic floor, (the urinary system, genital system, and colorectal system). Incontine...read more
What is Persistent Ductus Arteriosus
This defect is not a fault in the internal structure of the heart as in most ‘holes in the heart’; it is the continuance of a direct connection between the aorta and the lung (pul...read more
What is pityriasis rosea?
Pityriasis rosea is a common skin disease. It appears as a rash that can last from several weeks to several months. The way the rash looks may differ from person to person. It most often develops in the sprin...read more
What is yoga therapy?
Yoga can be applied as a remedial therapy for a wide variety of ailments and health issues. The effects and benefits of yoga practice are listed below so that you can easily understand why yo...read more
What to do in case of an allergic shock?
Certain people develop a life-threatening allergic reaction to certain foods (such as peanuts and shellfish), medications (such as penicillin) or insect stings. The anaphylactic response occurs rapidly. It ca...read more
What we know about hayfever
The problem with allergies such as Hay fever and Allergic Rhinitis is that it is considered to be a trivial and inconsequential disease. Symptoms such as runny nose, itchy ey...read more
What you need to know about irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a condition which causes the intestines (or bowels, or gut) to be over sensitive. This can cause a variety of abdominal and bowel symptoms. There is no cure,...read more
Which way to go when treating cancer ?
There are a number of possible treatments for cancer. Each type of cancer has its own specific set of medically accepted treatments. Additionally, experimental treatments for cancer are conti...read more
