Medicine Articles
11: How Bacteria Grow And Work
Bacteria usually multiply by simple transverse division, a form of asexual reproduction. Recently, conjugation has been observed in certain species of bacteria. A curious form of reproduction observed in bacteria is known as auto-gamy, in which conjugation occurs between two parts of the same cell.
The rapidity with which bacteria grow is almost beyond comprehension. A single bacillus has been known to increase to four millions in half a day. Pasteur saw a single cell grow...
12: Finding The Right Alcohol And Drug Treatment
Many people obviously like the odd glass of beer, or perhaps a sip of their favorite wine, but these are the folks that believe in moderation where alcoholic beverages are concerned. Lots of people in contrast have taken their passion for beer to an utopian level. The question purists are asking is how many glass of beer is too much?
A quick survey will reveal the startling fact that many people, especially college students socialize by drinking and partying, and alarmingl...
13: Home Remedies For Prostrate Disorders
To reach the age of fifty is a milestone, but unfortunately this is also the age when men start developing prostrate problems. Four in every five men are known to suffer from prostrate disorders. It is a gland present in all males with the shape and size of a chestnut. This gland is situated at the base of the urinary bladder encircling the urethra. It is believed that 80% men over 60 suffer from some sort of prostrate disorder.
There are various types of prostrate problem...
14: Treating Tennis Elbow Condition
Tennis elbow is also known as 'lateral epicondylitis'. Contrary to popular belief, playing tennis is not the only cause for tennis elbow. In fact, people who suffer from this problem have hardly played the game. In this condition the outer part of the elbow becomes painful and tender. The pain causes the movements of the elbow to be constrained. Simple actions such as lifting, gripping and carrying become difficult. One of the strongest reasons for this condition is the overu...
15: Go For Regular Health And Medical Check-Ups
Almost all of us are guilty, in one way or another, of neglecting our health even if we don't intend to. Stressed-out moms and dads usually spend long working hours in the office to finance their kid's education and pay for bills. On the other hand, there are model teens who forgo the 'luxury' of sleeping eight hours a night just to finish school papers and projects. All forms of compromise we make, such as insufficient sleep and fatty diet, have subsequent effects in our hea...
16: Treating Sleep Deprivation With CPAP
Sleep deprivation is an all too common affliction ? millions of people around the world suffer from some kind of sleep disorder or disturbance. Still many others suffer from sleep deprivation from other factors, such as a snoring bed partner.
Sleep deprivation can have a variety of symptoms, including sleepiness during the day, fatigue, irritability, headaches, lack of concentration, weight gain, mood changes, and others.
Two of the most common sleep disorders, sleep ap...
17: Treating Sleep Apnea And Snoring
Millions of people all across the globe suffer from snoring and or sleep apnea. We all know what snoring is ? most of us have probably had a less than favorable experience with a snorer.
Sleep apnea is a condition that causes a person to temporarily stop breathing during their sleep. The period that the person does not breath is called an apnea, and may last 10 seconds or more. Many times, patients will not be aware that of these apneas, even though their sleep is disturbe...
18: Antioxidant: The Miracle Cure To Cancer?
Countless researches has been done on defining the role of antioxidants in preventing, or slowing down the growth of cancer. And the good news is, considerable laboratory evidence from chemical, cell culture, and animal studies indicates that antioxidants may slow or possibly prevent the development of cancer.
Antioxidants are necessary because they combat free radicals. Free radicals are byproducts that are formed when oxygen is used by the body. Free radicals start a cha...
19: Aromatherapy Massage
Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of essential oils. An essential oil is an aromatic essence distilled from a single botanical source. Essential oils have many different effects on the body, mind, and soul. Some have an analgesic and antispasmodic effect, while most are antibacterial. Essential oils can be sedative or stimulating and can aid in skin care and wound healing. There are many different ways of using essential oils therapeutically ? baths and saunas, foot baths, ...
20: Relieving Arthritis With Exercise
If you think that only old people are prone to arthritis, you are mistaken. The disease is commonly characterized by joint pain, swellings, and inflammation. It can also be experienced by the young in varying degrees of pain. The only difference is, the old are affected worse because of slow regenerative traits that come with aging. But, whatever age you are, arthritis is a debilitating disease that lessens your enjoyment and the quality of your life. Don't let joint pain sto...
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