Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition which usually affects the scalp. This type of alopecia affects both males and females. It affects nearly two percent of Americans of both sexes and of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. It is considered an autoimmune disease, therefore the immune system, which is designed to protect the body from foreign invaders such as viruses and bacteria, mistakenly attacks the hair follicles, the tiny cup-shaped...more
Although alopecia [al-oh-PEE-shah] is a common disease, its name is not widely known, and even though it is not life-threatening, it's sporadic nature and tendency toward recurrence often has profound psychological effects on the alopecia sufferer. Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss or baldness. It is the name which designates the relatively abundant and early fall out of hair that appears previously weakened by follicular obstruction....more
A host of hair products claim to be safe and effective, but the new generation of laser comb is being sold today and has been clinically proven to halt hair loss and re-grow hair. Today thousands of pharmacies and online stores are offering hair loss treatments, hair loss products or hair loss remedies, but which one is right for you? Hair loss can occur with no specific time or reason, or it may be due to a family trait, certain medications taken or sudden physical, nervous or chemical changes in the body. More and more people who suffer from thinning hair to complete baldness are trying to get honest information about the laser comb are tempted to try one for themselves. Many people are reading articles about laser hair treatments and want to learn more.Benefits of the Laser CombStationary laser technology (such as a laser chair) is being used in hair loss salons and clinics, but yearly treatment programs cost upwards of ten times the one-time purchase price of a quality laser comb. Going to a salon or clinic several times a week can be very time consuming and cost a fortune in gasoline as well. The new home phototherapy or hand held laser comb has been proven as safe and...more
There are many companies and claims popping up in the market and on the internet today all touting the benefits of the laser comb to re-grow hair. Research is showing that low level laser therapy (LLLT) is definitely beneficial to the hair follicles as its laser beams stimulate blood circulation to promote rapid cell growth. This brings nourishment...more
It really makes me angry to see how the body of Christ is being taken advantage of by the health care of this world's system. The devil has used this system to take control of their health as well as their finances.I pray for a revelation of the healing that was provided for all of them by the broken body of our precious Lord Jesus, which can...more
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in American women. In 2009, approximately 194,280 patients are estimated to be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer, and 62,280 with carcinoma in situ. An estimated 40,610 will die of this disease. For a woman of average risk, the lifetime incidence of breast cancer is one in eight.Serum tumor markers for breast cancer used in the clinic include CA 15-3, CEA (carcinoembyonic antigen), and CA 27-29. All have low sensitivity and specificity, and thus not helpful in detecting early breast cancer. CA 15-3 levels are increased in approximately 5-30% of patients with stage 1 disease, 15-50% with stage 2, 60-70% with stage 3, and 65-90% with stage 4. CA 15-3 measurements are also elevated in 15-20% of women with benign breast conditions, 50-60% with liver disease, 20-70% pulmonary malignancies, 15-60% of gastrointestinal/colonic malignancies, and 40-60% of ovarian cancer cases. CEA is more prevalent in colorectal cancer, whereas CA 27-29 is more specific for breast cancer. These three tumor markers have, however, been validated for monitoring treatment in patients with advanced disease,...more
Melanoma, the deadly skin cancer, is on the rise. In the United States in 2008, there were estimated 62,480 new cases. In the same year, 8,420 people were predicted to die from this cancer. Melanoma is the #6 most common malignancy in men and #7 most...more
The first documented attempt to augment (enlarge) the breast happened 119 years ago. For the first 68 years, breast augmentation was attempted by direct injection with materials, including paraffin, fat, and free silicone. These attempts led to...more
Patients often ask me: "Should I get an MRI?" (magnetic resonance imaging). The answer from me is: "Only if you need it." Why should we NOT all get breast MRI? After all, we know that mammograms and ultrasounds do fail to pick up some breast cancers....more
You will find that Dr Al Sears name is quite popular if you run a simple search on the Net. And why not? It appears that he just may have changed the very concept of exercise. From the boring, exhaustive, sweating workouts he has brought out a unique...more
IntroductionOne of the fat-soluble vitamins, vitamin D constitutes two major forms which are vitamin D2 or ergocalciferol and vitamin D3 or cholecalciferol. Vitamin D2 is synthesised by plants whilst vitamin D3 is synthesised by the body. Vitamin D...more
Arthritis remedies are in high demand since this condition currently afflicts more than 70 million people in America. Natural Remedies for Arthritis are the best choice for your treatment. Natural arthritis remedies are gaining more and more...more