Jason Statham is the bad-ass actor with an English accent that we have all come to love. He is crazy and kicks ass, all with a touch of witty humor. What more can you ask from an action superstar?I have always enjoyed his movies. There is no melodrama with everyone trying to be sentimental and what-not (not that I don't like that from time to time), just non-stop action with sly humor.I fist became aware of Jason Statham in the movie Snatch with...more
Amputation is a complicated procedure requiring several steps to ensure that further damage is not done to the patient during the surgery. The surgeon's first task is to tie off the major arteries and veins to prevent hemorrhage, which can lead to the patient's death. The muscle groups must then be carefully separated and transected in a way that will retain the maximum mobility possible. Finally, the surgeon saws off the bone. Skin and muscles...more
When Kristi Yamaguchi first took to the ice it wasn't in hopes of an Olympic Gold Medal. The future Olympic Champion (1992) and World Figure Skating Champion (1991 and 1992) had been born with fetal clubfoot, and figure skating was a form of physical therapy for her condition. Fetal Clubfoot (talipes equinovarus) is a birth defect in which a child's feet are misshapen. The feet (or sometimes one foot only) turn inwards toward the middle of the body and appear abnormally small. A child who learns to walk with clubfeet looks as if she is walking on her ankles. This condition affects all parts of the feet: bones, muscles, tendons and blood vessels. However, a child with clubfoot contains all the same anatomical parts as a normal child. Nothing is missing; the foot is simply malformed. Treatment for Clubfoot is readily available and often proves successful, such as in case of Kristi Yamaguchi whose clubfoot was treated with a series of manipulations and castings. This treatment is known as the Ponseti-method and it can begin as early as one week after a child's birth. A physical therapist gradually reshapes an infant's foot by stretching it and then casting it over a period of 6-8...more
Q: What is the difference between flat feet and fallen arches?A: Though some people use flat feet and fallen arches interchangeably, they can and should be distinguished. Medically speaking, a person with flat feet has no arches at all. The soles of their feet rest solidly on the ground. Only 5 percent of the population fit into this category. Many...more
Q: How do I spot fungal toenail infections?A: You can normally spot a fungal toenail infection by a change in the nail's color. The toenail can become yellow, green, white, brown or black. Sometimes the discoloration will be limited to a small spot on the nail. Other times it will cover the entire nail's surface. Sometimes the fungus will resemble...more
Foot ulcers are open sores or wounds on the feet that can be very shallow or very deep. They are associated with diabetics who suffer from diabetic foot (a condition caused by decreased sensation and poor circulation in the lower limbs), but they can also form on the foot of a healthy person. They tend to form over previous abrasions, callus foot tissue or foot deformities including but not limited to foot injury, calluses, corns, bunions, hammertoe and claw toe.It is important to treat foot ulcers promptly so that the infection does not spread into the bone or bloodstream. In worst case scenarios (especially among diabetics and the elderly), foot ulcers are precursors to amputation. The first step to treating a foot ulcer is to remove dead or infected skin from the wound. If the ulcer is full of pus or slough (a mass of dead tissue), it should be gently washed with a saline solution. Any attempt at debridement (a process by which dead or infected tissue is removed) should be left to a doctor in order to avoid excess bleeding or additional injury to the foot. Cultures should be taken from the pus or slough as well as from deep tissue samples in order to determine the nature of the...more
The oldest prosthetic device belonged to an Egyptian woman around approximately 1000 B.C.E. It was a wooden toe, and archeologists claim that scratch marks on its sole provide evidence that it was in fact functional. Today most toe amputees use...more
Anorexia is a disorder in which a person will avoid eating or eat as little as possible to avoid gaining weight. It is usually seen in young people, most commonly during their puberty stages. An anorexic individual suffers from intense weight loss...more
Is Psoriasis the Bane of Your Life?"There's no need to suffer any longer now there is Psoriasis Treatment & Relief using Dermasis Cream"Psoriasis Treatment & Relief using Dermasis CreamWhat is Psoriasis?Psoriasis is an inflammatory skin condition...more
As a coach and speaker, you rely heavily on a healthy voice for your business. In addition, if you give teleclasses, workshops, do speaking engagements, voice maintenance needs a higher priority in your self- care program.During flu, cold, or...more
Neem is natures best anti-biotic without any side effects. Neem Capsules are best natural Remedy for Acne. The dosage for Acne is 2 capsules twice daily. Neem cleanses the blood and removes acne within few days. There are many traditional uses of...more
Each pound of fat your body stores represents 3,500 calories of unused energy. In order to lose one pound of fat, you either have to burn 3,500 calories or eat 3,500 calories less or over a period of time. You probably have heard the phrase calories...more