Drug addiction, despite being seen by many as some sort of failing of the mind, is not listed as a mental health disorder. Substance abuse has escaped that category despite the fact that comparatively less troublesome ailments or sicknesses like social anxiety disorder and (in some circles) insomnia are listed as possible or acknowledged mental health conditions. The facts known about drug addiction show that it is a biological and...more
In today's always changing and fast-paced environment, many individuals pick up different types of conditions that stem from their failure to deal with the transformations all around them. Unfortunately, some people manifest their inability to manage stress as well as the demands of everyday living by falling into the trap of addiction.Many people that suffer from addiction are those which experience unrestrainable tendencies, that is frequently...more
Eighty percent of the world's population has serological evidence of the herpes simplex virus type 1, while twenty to thirty percent of the U.S. population is seropositive for the herpes virus type 2. Add chickenpox, shingles, the immunosuppressant drugs used by cancer and organ-transplant patients, along with the increasing number of immunosuppressed patients who have HIV and AIDS, and it's not hard to understand why we are now seeing a greater incidence of herpes infections. Oral herpes affects areas of the mouth and face. HSV1 is the most common cause of oral herpes. However HSV2 can also cause oral herpes infections.In other words, either HSV1 or HSV2 may be responsible for oral herpes. Recurring symptoms or outbreaks may develop as soon as 5 to 10 days after the initial infection. Symptoms include painful blisters around the mouth, often accompanied by a cold or fever, hence the term cold sores or fever blisters. Immunity plays a key role in outbreaks. When the system is stressed or the immune system is weakened, the virus travels down the ganglia and resurfaces on the skin, causing an outbreak. Depending on what study you wish to believe, well over ninety...more
IBS is also referred to as spastic colon, spastic bowel, spastic colitis, irritable colon, mucous colitis and nervous or functional bowel. All of these names mean that you have a gastrointestinal disorder that affects mainly the large intestine. The large intestine is where the stool is produced and stored in the digestive system. If...more
There are lots of medical practitioners out there and some of them are really doing very well. However the fact is, the market is sure to get saturated. With improved medical science, the latest breakthroughs and technologies, we are leading a healthier life, and this naturally means fewer visits to the doctor. Also consider the fact...more
Massage therapy is recognized as a Complimentary Alternative Medice (CAM). The 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), which included a comprehensive survey of CAM use by Americans, showed that approximately 38% of adults in the US use CAM. Tampa and Lutz residents have benefited much from CAM in the form of massage therapy.Special conditions like chronic back pain, sciatica, sports injury, and even pregnancy each has a specific massage technique that can soothe and reduce unpleasant symptoms. For instance, deep tissue massage can help alleviate chronic back pain and sciatica. Deep tissue massage uses special tissue and tendon manipulation which relives the back of stiffness and pain. Sports massage has been known to not actually treat sports injuries but rather, prevent them. Since sports massage has the ability to warm up muscles and prepare them for intense physical activities, getting one before engaging in any sport or physical activity goes a long way in terms of preventive measures against muscle injuries.Contrary to some beliefs, pregnant women too, can get massages; thus, the pregnancy massage. The pregnancy massage or prenatal massage is specifically designed to...more
Medical transcription is not the easiest of fields to break into. There's the classic "two years of experience required" barrier that stops many applicants cold. How do you get past that?Medical Transcription EducationYour best shot at getting past...more
Medicine has always existed - since the earliest ages of civilization healers have looked for efficient cures for the many diseases and conditions that affected mankind. In the beginning, all that was available came from the surrounding natural...more
According to latest reports, 11 million new cases of patients suffering from cancer are diagnosed every year. It is predicted that by the year 2020, this figure will reach to 16 million. This situation is due to ever increasing...more
Since two decades, research is going on harmful effects of hazardous drugs and its safe handling. Exposure to perilous drugs can cause many short term as well as long term effects that can be very lethal. These drugs can save thousands...more
In the year 1986, various safety measures and guidelines were published in response to the numerous surveys and case studies. These guidelines included the administration of antineoplastic and cytotoxic drugs in drug manufacture and...more
Choosing the right medical transcription providerfor accurate and efficient transcribing of all medical documents is indeed very important for all clinics, hospitals and medical practitioners. When the work is outsourced to a reliable...more