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Monday, August 31, 2009

Chronic Sciatica by Sensei Adam Rostocki

Chronic sciatica is a torturous and difficult to resolve back and leg pain syndrome. Sciatica is not a diagnosis, but a symptom of an underlying causative condition. True sciatica is sourced by a spinal abnormality, while pseudo-sciatica can come about due to muscular, circulatory or even psychosomatic reasons. No matter what the actual cause of sciatica, chronic symptoms can make life very difficult for affected patients.
Chronic means long lasting or recurring. For sciatica sufferers, there are a great number of different chronic patterns associated with their symptomatic expressions. Some patients endure the same pain everyday, while others endure a variable symptomology which can change hour to hour in some cases. Many patients endure constant back and leg pain, while others suffer only at certain times of the day, or with certain activities or positions. Some patients have a little or a lot of pain everyday, while others will have good days without pain and bad days with hellish symptoms. Finally, recurrent bouts of acute sciatica or "flare ups", as they are often called, can be one of the most agonizing clinical profiles possible and can create a tremendous amount of anxiety in every sciatic nerve pain sufferer.
Statistically, the most common diagnostic conclusion used to explain sciatic nerve symptoms is a herniated lumbar disc, typically at L4/L5 or L5/S1. These are the levels which suffer the greatest and most universal degeneration in the human spine, so it is easy to see why herniations at these locations are common diagnostic scapegoats. However, in order for these bulging discs to enact symptoms, they would have to affect surrounding neurological tissues through the processes of spinal stenosis or foraminal stenosis. This is because the spinal discs themselves do not feel pain, as they do not have blood supply or nerve endings.
Foraminal stenosis is the usual diagnosis for herniated discs theorized to cause sciatica. These "pinched nerves", as they are often called, go on to form the sciatic nerve, so it is thought that compression of one or more nerve roots can enact sciatica pain. Clinical research has decisively shown that actual compressed nerves stop signaling altogether, causing a condition of true objective numbness and weakness in the regions served by the affected nerve structure. There would be no lasting pain or tingling, as well as no subjective numbness and weakness common to the vast majority of sciatica complaints. This makes the pinched nerve theory lose tremendous credibility as a true source of sciatica. Additionally, in order for a herniated disc to actually have any effect on the nerve at all, the bulge would have to virtually completely close off the neuroforaminal space, which is a very rare scenario indeed.
Spinal stenosis as a source of sciatica is more complicated, since stenosis anywhere in the spine can create a variable pain pattern, along with the typical neurological symptoms in the legs. Stenosis in the lower back can create sciatica, as can stenosis far up in the cervical spine. This makes diagnosis very difficult, when the causation is indeed structural. Add to this fact that most stenosis is not symptomatic in anyway, even though anatomical alteration is evident upon diagnostic imaging, and you really have a hard time differentiating between potentially troublesome stenosis and innocent spinal canal narrowing. Many herniated discs, for example, may impinge on the thecal sac surrounding the spinal cord, but do not have any effect on the cord itself. Even herniations which do press into the cord typically may displace the cord (creating a frightening image on MRI films), but usually do not cause any pain or sciatica. However, in some cases, spinal stenosis can be problematic and truly enact lower back, buttocks and leg pain syndromes.
Despite all this doom and gloom, there is some good news about sciatica. Structural causations which are accurately diagnosed and truly do create symptoms most commonly respond very well to indicated medical and complementary treatment. This means that most true anatomical issues responsible for enacting pain can be completely cured. For patients with long term symptoms which have proven themselves to be unresponsive to various forms of treatment, the answer is simple. In these cases, the condition is virtually always misdiagnosed, leading the sufferer on a wild goose chase using treatments which are all targeting mistakenly identified causes of pain. No wonder the treatments fail...

Knowing the Signs of Menopause by Naomi Smith

For every woman reaching the age of 40 onwards, it is normal to experience the early signs of menopause. During this stage their levels of progesterone and estrogen changes.
In relation to this, they would normally feel the symptoms that come along with this process. The physiological changes may vary from every woman but the same principle applies to all, the changes will not only affect them personally but most specially their emotional aspect. Most of these women would feel inadequate, hurt and insecure because of the various changes that they would normally feel. It is therefore important for the people around them to make them feel that they are still wanted, understood, and most importantly, accepted.
The natural process of menopause will usually result in "the big change" in every woman's life. It oftentimes occurs during the late 40's or early 50's. If there's anything that occurs earlier than the age bracket, it is considered to be an early menopause scenario.
Some of the most common early signs of menopause are mood swings, changes in monthly cycle, headaches, hot flashes, chronic fatigue, depression, cramps and other types of aches, changes in body hair, yeast infections, increase in PMS, changes in sleep pattern, water retention, less vaginal lubrication, night sweats, loss of interest in love and fluctuations in blood sugar.
Women suffering these signs should be understood and given the most love, every family member and friends could provide as during this stage. Once their monthly cycle changes, the imbalance of hormones in their bodies will cause the monthly cycles in getting delayed or in some cases, even earlier. This can be avoided with proper diet and nutrition.
Changes in PMS and those who experience cramps don't need to be in the menopausal stage in order to experience that. The change is much more apparent and effects to the women experiencing it will be more difficult to deal with. Mood swings and depression are also common to all women even before they reach the menopausal stage. But since the hormonal changes with women who are in this stage, the effects are much more obvious. Women in this stage will tend to have more mood swings and much more often depressed.
Once you've noticed your mom, your aunt or any woman you know having those early signs of menopause, be sure to let them feel that they are loved and wanted because during this stage they may need reassurance.

Acne Treatments at Home by Jen Brister

Much of getting rid of acne has to do with prevention. A daily skin care routine is required to make sure that your skin stays healthy and acne does not have a chance to form.
You should wash the face each and every morning and night. Make sure that you use skin care soap and remove all makeup before going to bed. Sleeping on clean sheets and pillow cases can also go a long way in keeping your skin clean and clear.
A mild, oil-free soap should be used to clean your face and neck. This should remove all makeup, dirt, grease and excess oil from the skin. You might even want to use a make up remover cream to remove all makeup before washing your face.
Another helpful preventative measure is to clean your makeup brushes and to change them out periodically. All makeup should also be checked to make sure that it is not past its expiration date.
If you already have acne, you may be looking for some acne treatments at home, so that you can avoid a costly visit to the dermatologist. If you do have acne, do not touch or squeeze the pimples. This can cause the pimples to spread and leave a scar.
There are many over the counter acne medications that you can use, but those can be costly and sometimes take weeks to show a positive result. Once they do begin to work, they sometimes only work for a time and then the acne reappears. This is one reason why home acne treatments are becoming so popular today.

Could It Really Be Ovarian Cancer? by Juliet Taylor

Once called a silent killer of women, ovarian cancer was considered to be symptom free up to the point that the cancerous growths had reach critical mass and most likely already spread to other organs. Diagnosis would then be made because of symptoms the other organ manifests, in turn leading doctors to the source of the problem, often times too late for many sufferers to undergo successful treatment.
Nevertheless, in recent years experts and researchers have determined that when comparing case studies of various patients presenting with ovarian cancer, across the board there appeared to be a general agreement about similar feelings of discomfort that took place well before the diagnosis. This has caused the medical industry to rectify its opinion of ovarian cancer and it is no longer considered a symptom free illness, but instead one that has symptoms so subtle that unless the patient knows what to look for, they are likely missed or attributed to other problems.
1. There is frequent or recurring pain in the abdomen. Initially many respondents of the studies had suggested that it felt a bit like constipation, bloating, or gas pains, but because the pains lasted so much longer than the average bout of constipation, it soon became obvious that there was more going on than indigestion.
2. It could be ovarian cancer if you feel abdominal bloating. Sure, it might be the food you ate or the period that is just around the corner, but if it continues for more than a week, something might be amiss.
3. Frequent urination is another symptom but sadly is frequently missed since many a woman is religiously precise in drinking her water and frequent urination is considered par for the course.
So, Could it be irritable bowel syndrome? Could it be ovarian cancer? Could it be the onset of another disease or condition that imitates the same symptoms? The "what if" questions may continue non stop, yet unless a woman is willing to acknowledge the warning signs her body is giving off, precious little will answer her health related worries and questions. Too often she may think them to be too minor to mention to her doctor or - what makes this disease so dangerous - she will learn to live with them.
Although adaptability is a sought after trait in the theory of evolution, when it comes to detecting the early warning signs of ovarian cancer, it may be a contributing factor to death. Physicians involved in the studies have declared that any of the symptoms individually or in combination with one or both of the others should be grounds for concern and if the symptom persists for one week, heightened attention must be paid. If two weeks go by and the symptoms persist, a doctor's appointment must be scheduled for the first available time slot and if three weeks pass and the symptoms continue, it is time to set up an appointment with a specialist.
Could it be ovarian cancer? Maybe; either way, you owe it to yourself and those who love you to find out for sure.
For more interesting reading on Ovarian Cancer, go to http://www.bodytalk1on1.com

Do You Use Fish Oil For Heart Protection? by Gordon P Hall

Do you use fish oil for heart protection? That is something we should all take this Omega3 fats for. You can use the Omega3 oil for different reasons, for example, I use Omega3 supplements to help my memory and my recall function. The fact that my heart benefits as well is an added bonus. I like to think that this oil keeps me on a emotionally even path as well.
Fish oil for heart health is something we should all opt for. This Omega3 supplement helps to protect us from suffering from a heart attack. If we are ever unlucky enough to suffer a heart attack, then the Omega3 fatty acids should stop the attack from being so severe. The fact that this oil is a natural blood thinner helps, it helps to reduce our blood pressure.
We used to obtain all of the Omega3 fatty acids we needed from consuming several meals of fish per week. Now however the oceans and the fish are so full of pollution that we can no longer afford to eat so much fish each week. Now we need to take an Omega3 supplement on a daily basis to get all of the fatty acids we need.
Apart from fish oil for heart protection, this oil helps to maintain our brain, which is a big user of DHA fats. The DHA helps to uplift our spirits and keep us happy. However if the DHA levels ever get low, then we will suffer from emotional stress. This will take the form of mood swings and bouts of depression.
The same fish oil for heart protection will also help us to fight inflammation. I have a friend who suffers from Ross River Fever. He caught this whilst in Australia. This effects him the same way as rheumatoid arthritis sufferers suffer. He controls the pain by taking Omega3 supplements, in quite high doses though.
I would like to remind you though, do not buy an Omega3 supplement that has not been molecularly distilled to remove the impurities such as lead, mercury and the PCBs. The PCBs cause cancer, and they take hundreds of years to break down. This method is the only one that will remove those PCBs. The remaining oil will be pure.

How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally by Ann Page

Cholesterol is an essential component of our body, but too much cholesterol can be bad for your health and can put you at risk for heart disease. This article will help give you some ideas on how to lower cholesterol where it needs to be. Healthy eating can reduce cholesterol. Your recipes should be low in saturated fats in particular, and low in fat overall. There are several ways in which cholesterol may be reduced.
Adding fiber to your diet can help make your cholesterol down. The soluble kind of fiber, like that found in oat bran, is the type of fiber with the purpose of essentially washes away the bad cholesterol that clings to the inner walls of the arteries. Consuming an acceptable amount of water-soluble fiber every day may possibly reduce cholesterol levels by up to 20%.
Fish has constantly been considered exceptional for the heart. It is rich in proteins and in omega-3 fatty acids which are acknowledged to decrease triglycerides and lessen plaque growth in arteries.
Grapeseed Oil contains the essential fatty acid, linoleic acid and used to lower cholesterol. Clinical tests have revealed subjects experienced a lowering of LDL (the so called 'bad' cholesterol), and an increase in HDL (the 'good' cholesterol). Grapeseed oil appears to assist with skin repair, as it has mildly astringent and antiseptic qualities.
Beans can help lower your cholesterol. The cause these high-fiber legumes are so helpful is for the reason that they contain pectin. The more of these beans you can eat, the greater the profit. Some of these include: Lima beans, Kidney beans, Navy beans, Soybeans.
Eat more small meals through the day as a replacement for of two or three big meals. Eat breakfast each morning. Breakfast skippers be likely to have higher cholesterol levels than those who start off their mornings with a bellyful, according to studies.Research additionally shows that those who eat ready-to-eat cereal for breakfast have lower cholesterol levels than those choosing other morning entrees.

Fat Burn Supplements - Healthy or Not? by Dean Forster

There are so many different fat burn supplements on the market today that it's hard to tell what will work for you. The truth is that the safest, healthiest, and best way to get rid of that unwanted body fat is to exercise, eat right and just over-all take care of your body. You don't need to take any fat burning supplements to achieve the weight that you want. If you feel that losing weight the natural way is too slow for you and you'd like to try fat burn supplements then we will still go over what supplements are available.
Here is a brief list of some of the supplements that are available: thermogenic fat burners, carb blockers, fat blockers, stimulant-free fat burner, thyroid hormone increasers, cortisol products and appetite suppressants. We probably should explain what all of these supplements are and that should give you a better idea of what you can expect while taking each of them.
The thermogenic fat burners are without ephedra. People with heart conditions or other medical conditions should not take ephedra, so thermogenic fat burners might work with you. Ephedra can also cause you to feel jittery, almost like you're on caffeine high. Other fat burners actually do contain caffeine to increase you metabolism. It's known that fat burners without ephedra don't work quite as well as those with. The main point is to increase your metabolism and that will burn more calories each day, and even will happen while you're resting. Stimulant-free themogenics are also available. These are free of even caffeine. You might not lose as much right away, but they are safer alternatives.
Carb blockers do just that, block carbs. You can add carb blockers to any diet or exercise program. In my opinion, this is a very unnatural thing to put into your body. Some people who are working on losing weight use carb blockers with thermogenics. Fat blockers are much like carb blockers. Fat blocker's main ingredient is chitosan. It binds to fat in the digestive tract.
Many people are overweight because of thyroid problems. These people might want to use thyroid regulators. These regulators are actually replacements. You can now be in charge of your thyroid so that it performs at a higher level than it normally can on it's on. When you use thyroid regulators you must also have a proper diet along with regular exercises. Two very popular thyroid regulator ingredients are forskolin and guggulsterones.
Let's face it; we are always under some sort of stress in our lives. When we're under stress our bodies produce a hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol is that hormone that makes us want to pig out when we're under stress and it's also the hormone that holds onto all that fat in the chocolate covered sundae. You can take cortisol to help you lose weight when it is the form of a supplement. Is it really safe to take extra of a hormone that naturally causes to you gain weight as a supplement to lose weight? You be the judge of that.

How To Know The Symptoms Of Oral Yeast Infection by Mabel D. Rutherford

If you can positively identify the symptoms of oral yeast infection, you have the best chance to avoid suffering from long term oral yeast infection symptoms. Oral yeast infection, also known as Thrush, infects the tongue, the mouth as well as gums and inner cheeks.
How To Treat Oral Yeast Infection
Oral yeast infection can be treated quite easily compared to other yeast infections. However, you should not allow to develop the infection, because it can cause more serious conditions. Other parts of the body including kidneys and lungs might be affected, and you also risk to infect other unsuspecting people.
A person who has noticed that he or she suffers from oral yeast infection should at first understand which symptoms oral yeast infection shows and in which form you can expect it to appear. You have to understand first of all that fungus which causes yeast infection is normal and will not necessarily affect a healthy person. Fungus becomes dangerous only when a certain amount of bacteria is present in the body.
Candida fungus grows sometimes because of a certain hormonal balance and chemical changes in the body. This in turn leads to development of oral yeast infection symptoms. On the other hand the balance of good fungus can be upset by certain antibiotics. This can also be the case when the immune system is weakened.
The common oral yeast infection symptoms are white patches on the gums. You will also feel swelling as well as pain. You will also notice a certain discard that resembles cheese and smells like beer or fresh bread in your mouth cavity.
The cavity of your mouth can also develop layers of cheesy material. In this case it can take many weeks to treat those symptoms and you should start with the treatment immediately. If you don't treat these yeast infection symptoms in time, this might affect your esophagus and you're your stomach.
If you want to identify oral yeast infection symptoms at an early stage you have to understand the different risk factors. You should know, that also little babies can develop oral yeast infection. In fact babies and newborns and even senior citizens are very prone to developing oral candida. Seniors who use dentures are more likely to develop this condition.
If you fail treating oral candida in a timely manner or if you neglect getting proper treatment, this yeast infection can last for a long time. Still it is possible to put a permanent end to the symptoms. In order to reach that goal you will have to change your diet. You can find a lot information about proper diet if you look at diet plans for normal yeast infection.
 
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