Secret of Health: 2013

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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By: Juliette Siegfried

Type 2 diabetes (previously known as non-insulin-dependent or adult-onset diabetes) is a disorder that affects over 20 million people in the US. It is a chronic condition in which your body doesn't produce enough insulin to metabolize sugar (glucose), and thus maintain normal glucose levels in the blood. It can be a precursor to Type 1 diabetes, and left untreated can be life threatening. Possibly the most dangerous aspect of the disease is that many people don't know that they have it, and remain undiagnosed.

By: Juliette Siegfried

India has the largest number of people with diabetes in the world. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the number of diabetics rose from its already high 1995 rate of 19 million to over 62 million in 2011. An estimated 11% to 20% of India's urban population has diabetes, and 3% to 5% of the adult rural population has the disease. Estimates from the World Health Organization say that the disease currently costs India about $250 billion per year, and that in the next ten years this figure will skyrocket to $335 billion.

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By: Juliette Siegfried

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 26 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes. Until recently, the condition was seen as a progressive disease that could be managed, but not cured. The only documented reversals of the disease have involved weight loss surgery or extreme diets that mimic such surgery. As a result, the treatment of Type 2 diabetes has been believed to require a "lifetime commitment" to blood sugar monitoring and medications or insulin therapy, in conjunction with healthy eating practices and regular exercise.

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By: Julie-Ann Amos

If you suffer from diabetes, then you may find one of the most distressing aspects of the condition to be the constant need for insulin injections. If you are a little shy around needles, or just don’t like the idea of constantly stabbing yourself in the arm, then staving off chocolate can seem like child’s play compared to having to constantly go through this rigmarole.

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Sometimes girls are told that they have a cyst on their ovaries. Fortunately most go away without any treatment. Read on to understand more.

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How to Remove Warts on Hands Naturally

By: Jason Ladock

The sight of warts on hands may become a social embarrassment. If left untreated, these warts caused by the Human Papilloma Virus or HPV may spread and cause further discomfort and pain. There are natural ways to remove unsightly warts on the hands and you can do it yourself as well.

By: Jacob Mabille

If you are among those who suffer from excessive sweating, don’t worry! There are lots of natural remedies you can use to stop this embarrassing circumstance. Although now that everything is modernize, there are lots of remedies available in the market today which you can use to help you stop excessive sweating that can be a dilemma if you need to work and mingle with lots of people.

By: Jonathan Pitts

The redness on the cheeks and nose can indicate that you are suffering from a skin condition called Rosacea. Though there is no cure for Rosacea but with proper skin care and cleaning it can definitely be controlled. People with the problem of Rosacea have fragile skin and it can easily get irritated. However, with gentle skin care this irritation can be reduced and calm down the skin. Follow these steps for gentle skin care to help control Rosacea.

By: Christopher Jacoby

People tend to either love or hate their moles. For some they are cute 'beauty spots' which help to make people more unique and make them stand out – for others they are just blemishes which often can be large or even hairy.

By: Christopher Jacoby

Before discussing yellow skin treatments, it is important to understand that if your skin is turning yellow it could be indicative of something serious going on inside your body which would demand immediate attention by a physician. The reason for this is that most often yellow skin points to one of many diseases affecting the liver and is usually the first sign that something is going on that needs to be checked out.

Fragile X Syndrome Behavior

By: Stan Tian

Fragile X syndrome is also called as Martin-Bell syndrome. It is a kind of genetic disorder characterized by inherited mental retardation. This is a genetic abnormality where the mother acts as the carrier and transmits the disorder to the sons. The incidence of occurrence of this syndrome is 1 in 1000 to 2000 males but the frequency of the female acting as a carrier can be more. Males that are affected by this syndrome have a moderate to severe intellectual handicap. Females can is also rarely affected, but the impairment is very mild.

By: Mack LeMouse

Down syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra ‘21st’ chromosome. This results in some distinct facial features along with impaired growth and cognitive abilities, often seeming to resemble those of a young child. Individuals with down syndrome also have shorter life expectancies and are generally more susceptible to various illnesses and conditions such as sleep apnea, ear infection, heart defects and gastroesophageal reflux disease among others.

By: Jacob Mabille

Achondroplasia is a condition characterized by dwarfism. Basically, it’s a genetic disorder which occurs due to malfunctioning of some bodily functions. Because of the cartilage failure, our bones fail to attain the normal size. The most common symptom linked with achondroplasia is short stature. The average height of a male affected by this condition is said to be around 4 feet 4 inches, and an average women suffering from this condition doesn’t make it over 4 feet.

By: James Madhok

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder witnessed commonly amongst girls. Reports suggest that one out of every 3000 girl falls prey to this ailment. The symptoms associated with this ailment do not showcase a uniform pattern amongst all the sufferers. The symptoms can be really mild or extremely fatal. Once infected, the victim tends to develop a learning problem, despite being blessed with normal intelligence level. The most common symptoms include short stature, loss of ovarian function and webbed neck. Let’s have a deeper look into these symptoms.

By: Adam Sinicki

A genetic disease is a terrible thing – an illness that is written into your very biological code that it can be very difficult to avoid or sometimes even impossible. For parents this can mean giving birth to someone who will never be ‘well’ in the traditional sense, and no amount of exercise or healthy living can help that.

Suicide Prevention

As a teen, it's normal to feel sad, down in the dumps, or even depressed once in a while. Most of the time you'll be able to cope with your problems with the help of your parents/guardians, friends, or a counselor. However, sometimes problems come up that make you feel so depressed or hopeless that you think there's no way out. Some people who feel this way begin to think about hurting themselves or committing suicide. This guide will help you understand the warning signs of suicidal thinking and what to do if you or someone you know needs help.

You may have a new kind of freedom during your teen years. Your parent(s) or guardian(s) may give you more responsibilities and the chance to spend more time with your friends. This extra time with your friends may put you in new or different social situations in new neighborhoods. You now have the important job of making more decisions for yourself and keeping yourself safe while you are having fun. If you forget about your safety, your fun can quickly turn into danger. Keep reading to learn how to stay safe.

During your teen years, you will have many kinds of relationships, both friendships and those that are dating relationships. Most of the time, these are fun, exciting, and healthy, and they make you feel good. Sometimes, however, these relationships can be unhealthy and can be harmful either to you or other people involved. Unhealthy relationships can be risky because someone can get hurt emotionally or physically.

Most people agree that the internet has changed their lives for the better. However, being able to find information and communicate with others online can be challenging sometimes. It's often hard to know whether the information that you find online is true.

The terms "bullying" and "cyberbullying" are often used to describe mean behavior. However, they're both specific types of mean, aggressive behavior, which are part of a wider range of aggression and harassment behaviors.

What Is a Butterfly Rash

By: Theodoros Manfredi

A butterfly rash is a rash that takes the shape of a butterfly. Known more formally as a ‘malar rash’, a butterfly rash is most commonly associated with the autoimmune disease lupus, though it can also be present in other conditions and particularly other autoimmune conditions.

By: Theodoros Manfredi

Love them or hate them, we all have freckles and we are all familiar with the little brown spots that collect around our cheeks and other areas. In fact, freckles are so common and so 'mundane' that many of us will never have stopped to ask why we might have these spots or where they come from. Here we will look at what freckles actually are and how they are caused.

By: Theodoros Manfredi

Cold urticaria, also known as 'cold hives' is an allergy triggered by exposure to the cold which causes red welts to appear on the skin. These are often itchy and can be accompanied by redness and swelling in the hands and feet. The hives themselves can vary in size from around 7mm to 27mm in diameter. Cold urticaria can be congenital or acquired, and is most likely to occur between the ages of 18-25 in the latter case.

By: Theodoros Manfredi

Vitiligo is a condition which results in depigmentation of patches of the skin. This occurs when the melanocytes – responsible for the production of melanin in the skin – are unable to function. The cause for that malfunction is not fully known, but it is suggested by research that it could be the result of autoimmune damage, oxidative stress or viral infection. It is a rare condition affecting only 1% of the population worldwide. It generally appears in symmetrical patches and can cover large sections.

By: Theodoros Manfredi

Chilblains are also called ‘pernio’ or ‘perniosis’ and describe a condition often mistaken for frostbite. These are acral ulcers – ulcers affecting the fingers and toes – which cause redness and swelling when those extremities are exposed to the cold. This is due to damage to the capillary beds inside the skin which cause the symptoms.

Depression: How to Cope

Strategies that may help with depression:

Once you have been diagnosed with depression and you are beginning (or considering) some kind of treatment, it is important to have a variety of strategies to help you cope with everyday life.

How is depression treated?

There are many different kinds of treatment for depression. Deciding on the right treatment for you depends upon how much trouble you are having, what treatment options are available to you, and your personal feelings about how you want to deal with the depression.

What should I do if I am depressed?

If you think you are depressed, it may help you to tell a friend, but it is also important to talk with a parent or an adult with whom you feel comfortable. Friends are great to talk to and often very helpful, but for objective advice about serious issues, it is important to also talk with an adult. If you don't feel comfortable telling an adult that you are depressed on your own, you might ask a friend to be with you when you talk with someone, or help you find someone trustworthy.

Having bad days once in a while is normal, but what if you feel down in the dumps for a few weeks, or even a few months? If you have been having feelings of sadness or irritability that won't go away, you might be experiencing depression. Depression is very common and can affect any person at any age, including teens. This guide is designed to help you understand depression better, so that you will be able to recognize the signs of depression in yourself or people who are close to you, so you will know how to help.

Dandruff isn't a serious condition, and it's not contagious, but it can be embarrassing if you have it. Most of the time dandruff can be treated with over-the-counter anti-dandruff products, but it may take time to get better.

How To Live In Chronic Pain

By: Robert Gould

Living in chronic pain is one of the most difficult things that I can think of. Everyday millions of Americans struggle with this issue. People of all ages young and old alike are finding themselves in this position. The sad thing about someone who lives in chronic pain is that their pain will most likely not be treated properly, therefore leaving the person to suffer. Its a sad fact that chronic pain goes grossly underrated.

By: Jonathan Pitts

Pain is a very uncomfortable feeling that can affect the way you live. It can prevent you from normally doing your activities at work and at home. Pain is a very personal thing that it differs from one person to another, and how to cope with it depends on the person’s attitude and personal goal to get relief from it. People rely on medicines and drugs for their pain relief.

By: Mack LeMouse

Methadone (also know as *deep breath in* symoron, dolphine, amidone, methadose, heptadon, phy, maethadose and others) is a synthetic – meaning processed – opioid. This is used as an analgesic, antiussive or as an ‘anti-addictive’ (the only one with an understandable name) for patients struggling to give up addictions to other opioids such as morphine and heroin which work on the same receptors.

By: Juliette Siegfried

The term "chronic pain" is one that many people who have never experienced it don't fully understand. They think, "Oh, that means a headache or a backache that doesn't go away in a day or two." Not so. Chronic pain is pain that just doesn't go away, period. For months, or years.

By: Juliette Siegfried

The number of people suffering from chronic pain is staggering. In a recent Gallup poll, 47% of American adults reported that they experience chronic neck, back, leg, knee or some other form of chronic pain on a regular basis. The amount of money spent on pain relievers and therapies to manage this pain every year is in the hundreds of billions of dollars, an average of $2,000 for every adult American. People try acupuncture to relieve their pain, or meditation, or any number of other conventional or alternative forms of treatment. So will they be pleased or distressed to learn that one of the best things you can do to reduce your sensitivity to pain is to simply get more sleep?

Home Remedies for Tension Headaches

By: Rick Missimer

Tension headaches are very common and everyone becomes a victim of these headaches at one time or another in their lifetime. Though the pain is very severe, it is very easy to overcome with the help of simple home remedies. Following are simple home remedies that help to relieve tension headaches.

By: Rick Missimer

How often do you shift your priorities towards something that you dislike doing? Experts reckon that painkillers take priority over all important work, when headache paves way into our life. We all have experienced it! The head busting feeling associated with severe headache can be downright annoying to handle. Somehow it hampers our coordination and drives us mad enough to take a pill or a quick nap leaving behind heaps of pending work.

By: Gary Wickman

One seemingly unshakable myth is that severe sinus disease is among the common causes of headache. Many millions of dollars are allocated each year in the U.S. on sinus treatments, and many headache patients are convinced that those treatments will cure or at least relieve their pain. As commercials for sinus pills are often found in the media and due to the fact that sinus symptoms may be comparable to headache symptoms, it isn't surprising that people with undiagnosed migraine will turn to sinus drugs.

By: Gary Wickman

The odd thing about headaches is that although everyone probably has several of them throughout the course of a year, they are one of the least understood ailments on earth. In fact, headaches can be symptomatic of so many underlying diseases or conditions that it is often difficult to pinpoint the actual cause. There are even times when a doctor will shake his or her head in dismay and say "Take an aspirin and call me in the morning if you aren’t feeling better."

By: Adam Sinicki

All living things on the planet run off of a single substance for fuel called 'ATP' or 'Adenosine Triphosphate', which comes from sugar/glucose. Likewise every part of every living organism runs off of this substance and this includes the brain. It stands to reason then that if we are low in sugar that the brain should then struggle to run as well.

Watching TV in a Dark Room

By: Elizabeth Danish

Watching TV in a dark room is one of the best ways to recreate the cinema experience – to draw all your attention to the screen and to eradicate distractions. If you're watching a horror film then it will be that much scarier when you're in a dark room and you don't know what could be lurking under the sofa, and if you're watching a romance with a loved one then it will be that much more romantic curling up under a blanket in the dark.

By: Theodoros Manfredi

Our health is very closely linked to our diet in many ways, and maintaining a healthy intake of the right foods is crucial to help keep us strong and healthy and to stave off disease. No part of the body is safe in fact from the role of diet, including something as seemingly far removed as our eyes.

If you're reading this, then you have already taken the first step. You're thinking about how you can stop smoking - congratulations! The decision to stop smoking can seem overwhelming, but with help from this guide and support from your family and friends, you can do it! Half of all the people who have ever smoked have quit, and so can you. If you've tried to quit smoking before and it didn't work, you can use what you learned before so you can be successful this time. It can be very hard to quit, but once you do, you'll look better, smell better, feel better, and be healthier.

Most teens are aware that people who have smoked for awhile can get lung cancer and emphysema and eventually die, but many don't know about all of the bad things that smoking can do to them right now. If you smoke, you owe it to yourself to find out about the effects of smoking on your life now.

What foods are safe to eat on the gluten–free diet?

Many foods are naturally gluten–free, including milk, butter, cheese, fruits and vegetables, fresh meats, fish, poultry, eggs, beans, nuts, seeds, corn and rice. While most breads, pastas, cereals and baked goods contain gluten, there are several grains and flours that are also naturally gluten–free which can be used to make breads, cereals, pastas, snacks and baked goods. Think of these grains and their products as “green–light foods” which are safe to eat on the gluten–free diet.

Baldness Cure: The Natural Way!

By: Christopher Jacoby

Today, baldness is not seen as a rare issue amongst men. Truckloads of people out there are seen suffering from baldness due to some ailment, faulty lifestyle and other reasons. Although there is no health complications involved with baldness, it’s considered as an extremely sensitive thing. After all, it affects a person’s outward appearance to a great extent. There is no denying to the fact that each one of us wants to look and feel good on all occasions.

By: Elizabeth Danish

Alopecia hair loss isn't the same thing as make pattern balding or many of the other types of thinning we are accustomed to associating with hair loss. Alopecia can impact men, women, or children or can lead to complete baldness at an early age. An accurate diagnosis usually has to come from a qualified physician and treatment options can range in their level of success.

By: Johanna Carlson

Approximately 40 to 50% of all women are affected by an excessive amount of hair loss anywhere between a month and five months after their pregnancy. This is called telogen effluvium and while it is not uncommon it does not typically cause any long term problems. Just as other hormonal changes that occur during and just after pregnancies usually iron themselves out, so does this one in most cases. However, there are some women that seem to have a worse time with hair loss after pregnancy.

By: Christopher Jacoby

Male pattern baldness is very common, with an estimated 40 million men in the United States being affected by it in some degree. A quarter of men begin balding by the age of 20, and two out of three men being balding by age 60. Both parents contribute to their offspring’s likelihood of baldness. Studies put the odds of getting a genetic predisposition to baldness at 4 out of 7.

By: George Cranston

Whoever you are, hair loss is no laughing matter and is a quick way to look older and to feel less attractive. Unfortunately for men hair loss and eventually baldness is often a reality and something that many have to face, however for women this is thought to be much more unusual meaning that most will be spare from its effects, but meaning that those who do suffer with it will feel even more victimised and will be more likely to stand out.

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