Types of HPV demonstrate a high degree of site specificity, with some HPV types only found on certain parts of the skin or mucous membranes. The overall prevalence of HPV in women is 22-35%. In men, the prevalence is 2-35% depending on the sexual practices of the population being studied.HPV infection alone does not cause malignant transformation of infected tissue. Cofactors, such as tobacco use, ultraviolet radiation, pregnancy, folate...more
Hemorrhoids are a common health condition worldwide. The best way to prevent hemorrhoids is to keep stools soft so they pass easily, thus decreasing pressure and straining, and to empty bowels as soon as possible after the urge occurs. Exercise, including walking, and increased fiber in the diet help reduce constipation and straining by producing stools that are softer and easier to pass.Good sources of fiber are fruits, vegetables, and whole...more
Every general practitioner sees a large number of patients who suffer from problems associated with venous insufficiency. Two of the most common manifestations of venous insufficiency are varicose veins and hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoids and varicose veins are common conditions seen by general practitioners. The prevalence of these two conditions is astonishing.In population studies the prevalence of varicose veins has been reported to be 10-15 percent for men and 20-25 percent for women. In a recent cross-sectional study, the age-adjusted prevalence of varicose veins was 58 percent for men and 48 percent for women. Over three-quarters of individuals in the United States have hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, and about half of the population over age 50 requires treatment.Both conditions have several treatment modalities for the physician to choose from. Varicose veins are treated with mechanical compression stockings. There are several over-the-counter topical agents available for hemorrhoids. Conservative therapies for both conditions include diet, lifestyle changes, and hydrotherapy which require a high degree of patient compliance to be effective. When conservative therapy is...more
Toothache Pain Relief Medicine Did you know that every cure to every ailment, ache and pain can be found directly from nature? Toothache Pain Relief MedicineHere you're going to learn of an effective yet simple treatment taken from nature that has been used for centuries for the relief of toothache pain, and with good cause, because...more
DietOne of the most common hemorrhoid treatment approaches is diet. There are several types of fruits, which can relieve the symptoms and even cure hemorrhoids. Some of them include: cantaloupe, pomegranate, papaya, oranges, bananas, black currant berries, cherries, blueberries and blackberries. Aside from fruits, fiber-rich food can definitely...more
Treating hangovers holistically will ensure your liver stays in tact. Hangovers are more about your liver on a long term basis. Of course, you get dehydrated, too and need to drink a lot of water with one. But it is the clearing of your liver which will have the biggest impact on treating hangovers.Anything that your body doesn’t like or can’t use is sent straight to your liver so that it can be released safely, little at a time, to be excreted.Drugs, vaccines and alcohol all come under this heading. Your body doesn’t like them, as they tend to suppress your immune system.So by taking something which will enhance your immune system is going to do your hangover a lot more good, than something which suppresses it.Homeopathy works by stimulating your immune system. So by taking a homeopathic medicine to treat your hangover, it will dissipate more quickly.Not only that, but by taking the appropriate medicine before you go drinking, is also likely to prevent a nasty one.The homeopathic medicine Nux vomica effectively deals with hangovers in most people. Not all. But many.It is so good, because, in effect, it gives your liver a spring clean. Probably a long over due...more
Every time I hear something about H1N1 on the TV or the radio it is always revolved around support for the vaccination. This is the same type of vaccination that caused Guillan-Barre syndrome in some of the people who took it back in the 70s. This...more
Figuring out how the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Medicare programs are related can be confusing to anyone who isn't currently enrolled in these programs. This article provides basic information on SSDI and Medicare eligibility and...more
Spinal chord injury can be very serious, serious enough to render you a paraplegic. Obviously, you’ll want to avoid anything like that.It has to be said that any spinal chord injury really should be treated professionally. It might be...more
Signs of nerve damage do depend on what sort of damage has occurred. Nerve damage can come about after an injury, after surgery or from a degenerative process.As the degenerative process is too complicated for a home prescriber, I...more
Head injury, or concussion, has the potential of being very serious. Even a mild head injury can cause headaches and other symptoms, such as convulsions.Your brain is soft tissue encased in your scull which is hard tissue. It is a very...more
Eye injuries can be from mild bruising in the surrounding tissue, to deep and serious injury which may threaten the eye itself.For any eye injury, if you take the homeopathic medicine Arnica as soon as possible, you may well totally...more