Posted by on March 5, 2012 under General Health Info | 
A study of 515 women who had an acute heart attack (MI, Myocardial Infarction), reported symptoms that were not your typical heart symptoms. The most commonly reported symptoms were unusual fatigue, sleep disturbances, shortness of breath, indigestion, and anxiety.
The most commonly known signs of tightness and aching in the chest in the chest were reported by only 30% of the women studied. The current hustle and bustle lifestyle of today’s woman leaves acknowledging the risk factors or onset of heart disease in the back seat. Most women believe these everyday symptoms are Read more of this article »
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It is not rare to spot a tattoo on someone any more. Tattooing is one of the it trends nowadays. For those who need to look trendy, tattoos are the way to go. As long as you are enjoying the tattoo, it is fine. But what if you simply can’t bear the appearance of your tattoo any more? Getting rid of a tattoo is no simple job. But there are some things that may cut back the problems that lie in the act. Here are a few of them. Read more of this article »
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What are heart valves ?
The heart consists of four chambers, two atria (upper chambers) and two ventricles (lower chambers). There is a valve through which blood passes before leaving each chamber of the heart. The valves prevent the backward flow of blood. These valves are actual flaps that are located on each end of the two ventricles (lower chambers of the heart). They act as one-way inlets of blood on one side of a ventricle and one-way outlets of blood on the other side of a ventricle. Each valve actually has three flaps, except the mitral valve, which has two flaps. The four heart valves are: Read more of this article »
Posted by on September 10, 2011 under General Health Info |
Liposuction, or suction assisted lipectomy, is cosmetic surgery in which deposits of fat are removed to reshape or reduce one or more areas of the body. Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity. Talk with your surgeon about the risks, benefits and what you can expect.
Liposuction is cosmetic surgery in which deposits of fat are removed to reshape or reduce one or more areas of the body. Common areas targeted include thighs, buttocks, abdomen, arms, neck and under the chin. This operation is also known as suction assisted lipectomy or lipoplasty.
Liposuction is not a substitute for weight reduction or a cure for obesity. Read more of this article »
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Body contouring is cosmetic surgery that may be carried out after major weight loss. Body contouring removes sagging skin and excess fat and improves the shape and tone of underlying tissue. Talk with your surgeon about the risks, benefits and what you can expect.
Body contouring is cosmetic surgery to remove sagging skin and excess fat and to improve the shape and tone of underlying tissue. The result is a body with smoother contours. Body contouring may be carried out following major weight loss. After losing a lot of weight, the skin may not shrink back. Read more of this article »
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Facial wrinkles and lines can be reduced with cosmetic injections into the skin. The two main types of injectable substances used are botulinum toxin Type A and dermal fillers.These injections weaken supporting muscles or plump up the skin, and this lessens the appearance of wrinkles.
Facial wrinkles and lines can be reduced with cosmetic injections into the skin. The two main types of injectable substances used are botulinum toxin Type A and dermal fillers. To treat deep lines, the surgeon or cosmetic practitioner may decide to use both types of injectables to achieve Read more of this article »
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Homeopathy claims to stimulate the body’s own healing response to disease using highly diluted preparations (potentising). Homeopaths claim to treat the symptoms of a wide range of illnesses. However, homeopathic medicines are not vaccines and are not a replacement for conventional medical treatment of serious diseases or infections. Always consult your doctor if you plan to start homeopathic treatment.
Homeopathy (or homoeopathy) is a holistic system of medicine based on the theory of treating ‘like with like’. It claims to stimulate the body’s own healing response to disease, using specially prepared, Read more of this article »
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Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, made from plants and flowers. Aromatherapy is used to alleviate symptoms of headaches, insomnia, stress and digestive problems.
Aromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical wellbeing. Aromatherapists blend therapeutic essential oils especially for each Read more of this article »
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People sometimes think mental illness and violence always go together, this is not the case.
Are people with a mental illness violent?
Having a mental illness does not mean someone will be violent. People receiving treatment for a mental illness are no more violent or dangerous than anyone else. To make this clear, it has been calculated that the lifetime risk of someone with an illness such as schizophrenia seriously harming or killing another person is just .005%. It is much more likely that someone with a mental illness will hurt themselves, or Read more of this article »
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What is Equine Influenza?
Equine influenza (EI) is an acute, highly contagious, viral disease which can cause rapidly spreading outbreaks of respiratory disease in horses, donkeys, mules and other equine species.
The disease is not generally fatal to horses however, fatalities may occur especially in old or infirm horses and young foals.
How is EI spread?
The disease is easily spread by:
direct contact between infected and susceptible horses
indirect contact with contaminated tack or equipment
susceptible horses occupying buildings or vehicles Read more of this article »