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How YOU Can Make the Change to a Healthy Lifestyle

It's never too late to take steps towards a healthy lifestyle, even if you've had terrible health habits for many years. And it's never too late to enjoy the benefits either. If you live healthier, getting fit will be easier too.Getting healthier CAN be a challege. But having a plan and finding the motivation can make a real difference. Like any change you decide to make in your life, the best . . .

Press Release eSourceRx Announces Launch of Online Pharmaceutical Procurement eMarket...

eSourceRx Announces Launch of Online Pharmaceutical Procurement eMarketplace eSourceRx creates first online open market source for pharmaceuticals San Diego, CA July 7, 2004 -- eSourceRx, Inc.(www.eSourceRx.com) today announced it has launched eSourceRx, a Pharmaceutical Procurement eMarketplace (ww. . .

Press Release Glyconutrients - the missing nutritional link? ...

Glyconutrients - the missing nutritional link? Why is our health - both individually and nationally - deteriorating? Some diseases are increasing at epidemic rates: asthma, hay fever, allergies, auto-immune diseases, diabetes and rates of obesity have risen dramatically in recent years. Is it bad luck or could. . .

Press Release Lorenzen Cancer Foundation Urges Cancer Drug Coverage in the Prescripti...

Lorenzen Cancer Foundation Urges Cancer Drug Coverage in the Prescription Drug Benefit Act In the interests of cancer patients and oncologists nationwide, the Lorenzen Cancer Foundation (LCF), a non-profit dedicated to fighting pancreatic cancer, has joined the public interest law firm Washington Legal Foundat. . .

Sports Drinks - Should They Part of Your Diet and Exercise Program?

Sports Drinks - Should They Part of Your Diet and ExerciseProgram?You've seen the diet and exercise commercials featuringbuff, perfectly tanned, healthy and happy young people doing extreme exercising replenishing themeselves with the latest sports drink.You can't watch a sporting event in North America withoutseeing some sponsor reference to one of these power or sports drinks.But how healthy . . .

Ultimate Low Carb Food List

!Wouldn't it be great to have a low carb food list to helpyou with your low carb diet program?Whether it's Atkins, Beach diet, or one of the many otherlow or no carb diets you are practicing, low carb food lists become necessary to living day-to-day with your diet.Here are two low carb food lists that may help you achieveyour weight loss goals and one low carb list that you can useto limit your. . .

Press Release Hubei Pharmaceutical Group Announces Latest Joint Venture ...

Hubei Pharmaceutical Group Announces Latest Joint Venture Hubei Pharmaceutical Group makes a strategic entry into Biotech through acquisition of second Joint Venture interest. They commence production on Central China's largest small format injection facility. New York, NY July 14, 2004 -- Hubei Pha. . .

Press ReleaseMatching Expense Management Professionals and Hospitals - Strategic Initiatives in H...

Expense management in hospitals has become a critical issue throughout the country. According to Joe Colonna, President and CEO of Strategic Initiatives In Healthcare, LLC (SIH). Regardless of whether or not a hospital or network has a healthy bottom line, continuing inflation and rapidly intensifying pressure to reign-. . .

Healthy Eating: A Key Component of a Healthy Lifestyle

Why is healthy eating so important?You hear a lot today about the benefits of living a healthier lifestyle. It's all over the media ... almost everywhere you look. You can't turn around without hearing about low carb diets, such as The Atkins diet, the South Beach Diet, The Zone Diet, and lots of other healthy eating trends for losing weight and other benefits.So is eating healthy nothing more . . .

Is Low-Carb Weight Loss Really Just Water Loss?

By Craig WhitleyDiets and Weight Loss PlansA Daily Blog for Dieter'sAny weight loss or diet plan, including low-carb plans like the induction phase of the Atkins Diet will result in water loss during the first week or two. However, one of the real beauties of following a low carbohydrate eating plan is that most of the weight loss than extends beyond the initial induction phase of the diet is. . .

"THE 3RD BIGGEST CAUSE OF DEATH!"

It will surprise you! Did you know that if you become ill and you put yourself in the handof 'mainstream' medical care and need to be admitted to a hospital that the chances of you dying from an unrelated problem are high? In fact, in the USA, deathsfrom 'iatrogenic' cause rank # 3 after Heart Diseases and Cancer! Let me explain what 'iatrogenic' means. This is a term used when a pati. . .

"Fat... The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!"

It is likely that you are aware that there are many different forms of fat which you knowingly or unwittingly eat every day. You are probably also aware that some types of fat are bad for you and conversely some are good... but, are you sure which ones they are? If you are not certain and you would like to know, then this article is devoted just for you. I will attempt to explain the basic fa. . .

Dyspareunia :: A chronic painful condition that involves pain during intercourse

What exactly is dyspareunia?Dyspareunia is a chronic pelvic pain condition that causes pain during or after sexual intercourse. Although dyspareunia can affect men, it is more common in women. Women with dyspareunia may have pain in the vagina, clitoris or labia. There can be burning or aching in the vagina or in the pelvis. What are the causes of dyspareunia? There are many different possible. . .

Vulvar Vestibulitis: A painful condition that affects women of all ages

Vulvar vestibulitis is a condition that causes redness and pain of the vestibule. The vestibule is the smooth skin next to the opening of the vagina. This can cause vaginal pain and burning. Vulvar vestibulitis is an inflammation of the skin in this area and the mucous that secretes from the glands found in the skin. The mucous secreting glands are called the lesser vestibular glands. Vulvar v. . .

The Causes of Chronic Pelvic Pain

There can be many different causes of chronic pelvic pain in men and women. Most causes of pelvic pain varies greatly from each individual. The symptoms that are typical with pain in the pelvis (pelvic floor myalgia), are pain in the lower back, groin pain, muscle tightness in the rectum (including rectal spasms), etc. Sometimes referred to as "pelvic floor tension myalgia", causes of chronic p. . .

Interstitial Cystitis: A chronic painful bladder

What are the symptoms of interstitial cystitis?Interstitial Cystitis is a painful condition that usually consist of urinary pain and chronic bladder pain. Symptoms can be aggravated by a spicy food diet. Urinary frequency and burning and pain in the urethra are almost always present. People with interstitial cystititis (IC) tend to report a history of urinary tract infections and bladder infect. . .

Chronic prostatitis symptoms affect many men of all ages.

What are typical chronic prostatitis symptoms?Chronic prostatitis symptoms are usually consist of general prostate pain including aching and burning during urination. Lower back pain or pelvic pain in the groin is also very common. Chronic prostatitis usually falls into two main categories: abacterial or bacterial. Chronic prostatitis symptoms are usually chronic and treatment usually cons. . .

Exercising In Heat

Summer is officially here. Finally you can pack away your jackets and get outside. Summer offers extras hours of daylight and with it the opportunity to spend even more time enjoying outdoor activities. For many, this means more time doing physical activities and playing sports. So, it’s important to remember the potential dangers that also come with exercising in hot conditions. As long as you. . .

Medical scrubs for health care providers!

It used to be that medical scrubs came in one of 2 colors; either blue or green. There were no prints on medical scrubs and they were pretty boring and plain. Today however, you find that medical scrubs and medical scrubs come in many different colors and prints. Health care providers no longer need to feel they are simply wearing a plain, staid medical uniform. There’s plenty of room for perso. . .

Press Release In Tour de France Hincapie Supports Armstrong, But What Supports Hincap...

In Tour de France Hincapie Supports Armstrong, But What Supports Hincapie? Almost no event challenges the body more intensely and exhaustingly than the 2,100-mile Tour de France. In 22 days of cycling, in which 189 riders will complete about 500,000 pedaling revolutions, they are allowed just two days of rest. . .

Is LASIK Right for Me?

The subject of LASIK is a very interesting one. There is a lot to investigate and understand about the process of getting your vision corrected through laser surgery. I hope this article helps to point you where you need to go to do the best research. There are both pros and cons to consider before submitting to this type of surgery. First, if you are already firmly set in your decision to ha. . .

Where's The Beef?

…It's now on top since low carb recipes have turned the food pyramid upside down.The craze over low carb recipes is one of the major reasons why beef is back! Until recently, the beef industry leaders had about as much interest in celebrity doctors and their low carbohydrate recipes as I do in thinking about eating liver...ugh! But thanks to The Atkins Diet recipes, Dr. Phil's Diet,and Hollywoo. . .

Press Release From Magnifiers to Braille, OcuTrade.com Auctions New and Used Adaptive...

From Magnifiers to Braille, OcuTrade.com Auctions New and Used Adaptive Products for Vision Impairment OcuTrade (www.ocutrade.com) is an internet based auction for those who wish to buy or sell products for low vision and blindness. Not only a resource to the individuals who have the vision loss, OcuTrade may. . .

Air Purifiers: An Investigation of the Types and their Benefits

Copyright 2005 Mike SpencerConsidering the amount of irritants that are present in the air today, those who suffer from allergies and other breathing disorders are challenged to find effective ways to clean the air that they breathe within their home environment. Not so many years ago, this simply meant making sure that the house was dusted regularly and that pets were bathed and brushed – outd. . .

Play Ball To Get Fit

Chances are if you’ve stepped foot in a gym or watched a television fitness program in the past year then you’ve seen the “big balls”. You’ve probably wondered what all the fuss is about. Well, they may look like something found on a children’s playground, but don’t be deceived. These balls offer one of the best methods for strengthening your abdominals and core. That is why the fitness indust. . .

Press Release "Is Spike in pain?"

"Is Spike in pain?" Former childhood cancer patient creates an easy-to-use device to help determine if an animal or person is in pain. Columbus, OH July 12, 2004 -- As a five-year-old childhood cancer patient in 1962, Sue Benford bristled every time a nurse or doctor asked her "How much does it hurt. . .

Press Release New Program for Treatment of Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Now Availabl...

New Program for Treatment of Heel Pain (Plantar Fasciitis) Now Available Heeling Solutions R.E.S.C.U.E. Program Video makes it easy for people to stay motivated and follow the treatments recommended by physicians. New York, NY July 12, 2004 -- Heeling Solutions LLC. (www.heelingsolutions.com) announ. . .

History of Bextra

Bextra was created in the late 1990s by the G.D Searle & Co. division of Pfizer Pharmaceuticals for the handling of arthritis, inflammation, and painful menstrual cramping without the risk of severe stomach irritation. Clinical tests of arthritis patients over six months showed the relative safety of Bextra, and it was approved by the FDA on November 16, 2001. Bextra became one of the best sell. . .

Sinus blockages look out!

Sinus infection blockage generally happens when there is infection in the sinuses. The sinus cavities have small openings called the ostium that opens into the nasal passages for exchange of air and mucus. The cavities have a mucous lining that is connected with the linings in the nasal passages and these linings contain cilia are the one responsible in sweeping mucus from the sinus cavities do. . .

Nutrition and Your Dog's Behavior

Nutrition and Your Dog’s BehaviorProper nutrition is the fundamental basis for your dog.It affects their health and longevity by offering an essential balance of proteins, fats, complex carbohydrates and the trace nutrients and minerals their bodies need for growth, repair and maintains of sound immune system.Nutrition is a complex and integral part of your dog’s ability to think clearly, lower. . .

What is a Medical Assistant?

What is a Medical Assistant? Medical assisting is a field full of opportunity for those who enjoy working side by side with physicians and others in a medical office or clinic, regardless of gender. Traditionally, medical assisting has been a profession dominated by women, mostly because of biased counseling and recruiting, and misconceptions about the workforce. A study called "Title IX and Eq. . .

Are You Concerned About Chemicals and By-Products in Grocery Store Chicken?

Are you concerned about the recent outbreaks of Avian Flu and the potential health risks of eating commercially raised poultry?If your family eats 2-3 servings of chicken per week you may be subjecting yourselves to all types of health hazards.Poultry growers are in the business of getting birds to their top weight as quickly as possible by any means available. As a result people are becoming i. . .

Disabled World Debuts Website

With over 54 million people classified as disabled in the USA alone, new website Disabled-World.Com recognised the need to provide free information and product reviews for people with disabilities. Funded by donations and advertisers the Disabled World community is fast becoming a valuable resource for the disabled worldwide. The Disabled World web site, based in Montreal Canada, was launched . . .

4 Keys to Weight Loss

First off, let me start by saying this list is by no means exhaustive. However, if you can manage these four important components of a weight loss program, you will be on your way to a slimmer body.Build the FoundationMany people begin a weight loss program with their basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the amount of energy (calories) your body uses in a resting state, in the gutter. The key. . .

7 Surefire Strategies For Fat Loss!

Copyright 2004 By Richard Rigor1. Weight Training. Building lean body mass (muscle) willspeed up your body's metablism. Muscle is "active" tissue,meaning it takes calories to maintain. The more muscle youhave, the more calories you burn. You build muscle by doingresistance training exercises. Simple enough? Let's go on...2. Reduce Carbohydrate Intake. Say what? I thought you needa lot of carboh. . .

The Consequences of Stress

One of the pioneers of stress research, Dr. Hans Selye wrote that " ... stress is essentially reflected by the rate of all the wear and tear caused by life."His research convinced him that the body has only a finite reserve of adaptation energy to apply to the stressors of life. Selye likened this reserve to a bank account upon which we can make withdrawals from time to time but into which we c. . .

Press ReleaseDoctor Joins Five-Time Tour de France Winner Lance Armstrong in the Fight Against Ca...

Doctor pledges to raise over $20,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. July 25, 2004 -- Five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong challenges cyclists across the world to help in the fight against cancer by joining the Peloton Project. Proceeds from the Peloton Project will benefit the Lance Armstrong. . .

Powerful Arthritis Pain Relief For All Of Us

When you ask what arthritis is, professinals will tell you it's inflammation of one or more joints. But you know it better as pain, swelling, stiffness, deformity, and/or a diminished range of motion of those joints! It's estimated that over 50 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and other related conditions. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. O. . .

"Why are Most People in the Western World Unhealthy?"

I'm going to attempt to shed some shed some light as to why the majority of the population is overweight and in less than optimum health. I won't bore you with a whole lot of facts as you have probably heard most of them before, particularly those relating to obesity. Observe the Evidence: I am sure that you have observed the evidence of the extent of general poor health yourse. . .

Levator Ani Syndrome: A Real Pain in the Butt!

Levator ani syndrome is one cause of chronic pelvic pain. The typical symptoms of levator ani syndrome include rectal butt spasms, rectum pain and tightness, and a sensation of fullness. It is sometimes associated with proctalgia fugax, which is defined as a short, sharp pain in the rectum. Levator ani syndrome, on the other hand, tends to be more constant pain. The pain is located in the pelv. . .

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Trustpharma.com your online pharmacy for obtaining quality generic and brand name medications at affordable prices! Trustpharma.com is a professionally managed generic drugs distributor supplying generic drugs and formulations to customers around the world. Our goal is to provide each visitor to our website easy top quality care at affordable prices. If you are looking for Generic Viagra then y. . .

Hemorrhoids: A Pile of Misery

Copyright © 2004, T.H. Quah http://www.1st-Hemorrhoids-Treatment.comHemorrhoid or Piles (in layman's term) is the most common problem afflicting the anal canal. It is estimated that one in four adults is affected by it. Ifyou've experienced painless anal bleeding and itching, painfulswelling or lump near the anus, burning sensation or pain during or after bowel movements - then you probably hav. . .

Succeeding In An Externship

Succeeding In An ExternshipSome people aren't familiar with the term externship. Your externship is the final step of your medical assisting training. An externship has to do with YOU! It means you finally get a chance to put everything learned in the classroom to use, dealing with actual patients and medical professionals in an actual medical office environment. Although many students have som. . .

Summer Dieting Tips from WeightLossBuddy.com

Cut the Calories, Bring Out the Bikini Summer¡¦s almost here and you want to get into the swim of things, but the B word ¡V bikini ¡V has been blindsided once again by that C word ¡V calories. What can you do to get in shape at the last minute? Adam Shafran, co-author of the new book ¡§You Can¡¦t Lose Weight Alone The Partner Power Weight Loss Program,¡¨ says it¡¦s never too late to start losin. . .

13 Incredibly Easy Steps To Be A Perfect Medical Assistant

13 Incredibly Easy Steps To Be A Perfect Medical Assistant (You are right, of course I am exaggerating!) Formal training in medical assisting, while generally preferred, is not always required. Some medical assistants are trained on the job, although this is becoming more and more less common than in the past. Applicants usually need a high school diploma or the equivalent. Recommended high sch. . .

Bextra - Recalled Drug Overview

Bextra, also known as valdecoxib, is a prescription medicine known as a COX-2 Inhibitor. Like Vioxx and Celebrex, it supposedly lessen the pain of inflammation and fever without causing stomach irritation common to aspirin and other NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). Pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer released Bextra in 2001, and prescription sales soon rose to 3.2 billion dollars.B. . .

Your Mind Is A Healer

Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reservedhttp://www.tameyourbrain.com Your mind affects your brain, your brain affects your body. If you are thinking bad thoughts, your body tightens up and you feel the stress. Your thoughts also affect your disease-fighting immune system.Images are the language of the brain. If you imagine yourself in perfect health, you have a better chance of obtaining p. . .

What is White Noise?

The best way to explain White Noise is to first look at why it has been given that name. White is used because of the way light works. White light is not an absence of color but is rather a combination of ALL colors. Going along with that same reasoning, White Noise is a combination of ALL frequencies of sound all playing at the same time.Because white noise is actually a combination of all . . .

Kids Face Sleep Hurdles All Year Long

(ARA) - Most parents agree that getting their kids adjusted to the back-to-school schedule of early mornings and early bedtimes is just plain tough. While parents have come to expect moans and groans from their children while adjusting from the relaxed summer vacation schedule, kids face sleep hurdles throughout the year. Twenty-five percent of children experience sleep disturbances and one-thi. . .

Hearing Loss Increases Among Baby Boomers

(ARA) - Rock ‘n roll, loud cars, and noisy lifestyles are taking their toll on the baby boomers. Of the more than 75 million Americans born between 1945 and 1964, 20.4 percent -- or 16 million people -- suffer from some degree of hearing loss. Among the celebrities dealing with the problem, former President Bill Clinton, singing icon Barbara Streisand, actors Steve Martin and William Shatner, a. . .

How to Avoid Colds and Flu This Winter

(ARA) - For most of us, the worst part about the winter season is that it’s also flu season. Every year, the flu costs Americans approximately $10 billion in lost wages and medical expenditures. Make sure you and your loved ones are taking the proper steps to stay healthy throughout the cooler months. One of the most effective methods for preventing the spread of disease-causing bacteria and ot. . .

Take Charge of Your Health by Facing ‘The Monster’

(ARA) – You can’t turn on the television or pick up a newspaper without being warned of America’s latest health care crisis, with just-released evidence to blame our diet, our lifestyles, or even the cities we live in. And just as suddenly as each new disease is found, like rainbows after the storm, a brand new field of “experts” appears with the perfect cure to that just-discovered problem. Th. . .

Baby Boomer’s on Health Issues During Retirement: “It Won’t Happen to Me”

(ARA) - Baby boomers are growing older, and by 2010, 76 million will begin reaching retirement age. As boomers age, it is expected that 42 percent who reach age 70 will need some form of long term care, such as an in-home caregiver or a nursing home, which is expensive. The average annual cost of a nursing home today is $57,000 (1). Growing older is inevitable, but many Americans are not planni. . .

The Power of Pilates

(ARA) – An estimated 6 million people across the country are now strengthening their bodies and minds, and losing weight, with the help of pilates exercises, the fastest growing fitness trend in decades. Among the Hollywood celebrities publicly touting its benefits, Goldie Hawn, Candace Bergen, Brad Pitt, Ben Afleck and Matthew Broderick. Thanks to the Method’s popularity, a growing industry ha. . .

Are Headlines Affecting Your Family’s Health?

(ARA) - Terrorism, urban snipers, accidents, drugs and war. It is a turbulent world we live in and sometimes international events threaten to overwhelm us. When the evening news pours into your living room every night, how does it affect your family’s health and sense of well being? According to clinical psychologist and author Dr. Marilyn Barrick, learning to cope with the dramatic times we li. . .

How to Reduce the Incidence of Medical Errors

(ARA) - When faced with health issues, people are generally concerned with only one thing -- getting well. The quality of their healthcare is rarely questioned since most assume that both their doctors and the facilities they access have the necessary systems to ensure patient safety. Unfortunately, statistics tell a different story. According to a recent report by the National Committee for Qu. . .

Designed by Moms for Moms, New Thermometers Help Out During Cold & Flu Season

(ARA) - If the changes in the seasons have you feeling blue, it might just be that you caught a cold or have the flu. According to health experts, you’re not alone. The common cold is, well, very common. According to some estimates, Americans annually suffer through up to 1 billion colds with children getting about six to ten colds each year. For families with children in school, the number of . . .

Are you in search of the most informative opinion regarding dry skin care.

Often when you are looking for high-class advice about dry skin care, you'll find it hard unscrambling quality advice from ill-advised dry skin care proposals and directions so it's astute to know how to qualify the information you are often given. Red, Itchy, Dry Skin Could Be EczemaGet tips on caring for dry skin, learn about treatment options, or ask for an eczema information kit.Here's a fe. . .

Sensible Diet Tips You Can Apply Without Heartburn Or Heartache?!?

Sensible Diet Tips• Always start your diet with a food diary, record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, and how you felt. That tells you about yourself, your temptation, the emotional states that encourage you to snack and may help you lose once you see how much you eat.• Instead of eating the forbidden piece of candy, brush your teeth. If you're about to cheat, allow yours. . .

After the most informative advice pertaining to toiletries kits .

When you're in the hunt for better-quality information about toiletries kits , it will be easier said than done separating superior advice from poorly sourced toiletries kits suggestions or help so it is sensible to know ways of judging the information you are offered. Free Shipping on Eagle CreekBackcountry.com carries a wide selection of Eagle Creek travel gear, including the Wallaby II Toile. . .

Prevention

is a wonderful word that is too little appreciated by people in North America and many other countries. Just look at recent news.Prevention applies to mega forest fires (controlled burns in advance), earthquakes (better construction in California than Iran saved lives during similar levels ofearth tremors), and many diseases.Unfortunately, the medical - pharmacology complex finds it far more p. . .

Garlic for Health

Garlic is a traditional tonic in many cultures.In my teens and twenties, I was very aware that one should not eat garlic or onions out of respect for other people (e.g., bosses or potential dates). However, garlic breath does not bother me nearly so much as the foul stenches caused by tobacco use, lazy dental care, lack of exercise,obesity, and / or poor bowel regularity.I now use a lot of garl. . .

Potatoes are healthful!

Not deep fried potatoes.Not potatoes smothered in butter, margarine, or sour cream.Low fat yogurt can be used as a topping, plain or with herbs and spices.But try potatoes that are baked, boiled, fried on a non-stick surface with a minimum of oil or non-stick spray, chopped into soups and stews, and on, and on.It is extremely unfortunate that deep fried and salted potatoes ("french-fries" or po. . .

Moderate exercise is necessary for good health.

At a minimum, walk a mile or more several times a week (or daily) and move the arms and wrists around to loosen up the joints.If you can't walk or ride a stationary bicycle, use a rowing machine, swim, or join wheel chair races. My paddle-wheel stationary bike uses arms as well as legs,and the resistance by air goes exponentially with RPM.If you can do none of these things, you have my sympath. . .

Junk Foods Kill.

All of the following are health hazards.Fatty foodsHigh salt levelsSugar and most artificial sweeteners.Americans now consume roughly 25 times as much sugar and equivalents as was typical around 1900, which is not healthful. Refined sugar, high fructose syrup, and thethree major artificial "no calorie" sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose) release chemicals into the body,and high usa. . .

Excessive Fat kills.

In this new century, news media are finally aware that America's major health problem is obesity. Excess weight not only contributes to almost every health risk, it can actually multiply the risk factors, including those from tobacco. It has already been reported that tobacco causesmore deaths than AIDS / HIV, maternal mortality, automobile accidents, homicide and suicide combined, yet obesity . . .

Salt saves, salt kills.

Salt is essential to health. This means sodium chloride and potassium chloride, with traces of other mineral salts.If you sweat a lot at work or play, lack of salt can cause "heat stroke".Salt can kill. Excess salt is probably the biggest dietary health risk factor after fats, in any country that uses a lot of prepared foods.Avoid salty-fatty snack foods. Restrict the salt added to foods during. . .

Are Serious Health Risks Hidden in Your Home?

(ARA) – Do your eyes water a lot? Do you often get a stuffy nose without any sign of a cold? How many times has your family been sick in the last year? If you don’t suffer from allergies, the cause of your problem may be hidden behind your walls: mold. “You may not think you have it in your home, but mold is everywhere. If you’ve ever had an unaddressed water event in your home -- a roof leak, . . .

Valentine's Gift Guide for Nursing Home Patients

(ARA) - Valentine's Day is a great time to remember your friends and relatives who live in nursing homes. “They really appreciate visits and gifts this time of year,” says Barbara Platts-Comeau, recreation director at Gensis ElderCare’s Pleasant View Center in Concord, N.H. In the three years she has worked at the center, some of the more popular gifts patients have received include sweaters, p. . .

NCQA Releases HEDIS(r) 2005 Draft for Public Comment; Proposed Measures Focus on Back Pain, Glauc...

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has released for public comment a draft of HEDIS 2005, the tool used by the nation's health care organizations to measure their performance. The latest version of the Health Plan Employer Data and Information set (HEDIS) proposes the addition of five new measures that will assess the quality of care and p. . .

Seeking the most informative help concerning ring worms.

When you're in the hunt for top-quality information on ring worms, you'll find it's complex separating superior information from misguided ring worms suggestions or guidance so it's prudent to know how to judge the information you are offered. Find ring wormsYour relevant result is a click away!Here are a few tips that we believe you should consider using when you're searching for information a. . .

Doctors make life saving discovery for patients with coronary artery diseaseMajor study shows add...

Major study shows addition of widely used agent to treatment can prevent 50,000 heart attacks and deaths in Canada(NC)—Cardiovascular disease remains the leading killer in Canada. In fact, one in five of all deaths each year are from coronary artery disease, the most common manifestation of heart disease. Despite medical advances, far too many men and women continue to die prematurely from this. . .

FDA Announces Rule Prohibiting Sale of Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids Effecti...

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that the final rule on dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids is effective immediately. The rule, which was published on February 11, 2004 in the Federal Register, declares dietary supplements containing ephedrine alkaloids (ephedra) adulterated because such supplements present an unreasonable risk of illness or injury. Two manu. . .

Don’t Lose Sight of Diabetic Retinopathy

(ARA) - Approximately 13 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Another 5.2 million have the disease and don’t know it. All people with diabetes, both type 1 and type 2, are at risk for diabetic retinopathy, a leading cause of vision loss and blindness. To reduce the risk of vision loss, the National Eye Institute (NEI), which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), en. . .

For Arthritis Patients the Wrong Doctor Could Spell Disaster

New Book "Take Back Control of Your Arthritis: The 12 Critical Steps" Debuts During National Arthritis Awareness Month in May San Antonio, Texas - April 14 /Xpress Press/ - “Choosing the wrong physician may have disastrous consequences for an arthritis patient," says Dr. Joel Rutstein, a board-certified rheumatologist and author of the new book "Take Back Control of Your Arthritis: The 12 Criti. . .

New CDs Help to Relieve Stress and Promote Deep Meditative States Within Minutes

LOVINGSTON, Va., April 13 /Xpress Press/ -- For many people, stress is a fact of life. To alleviate its aggravating symptoms, growing numbers of people are turning to meditation as a way to quiet the mind, replenish the spirit, and allow the body to tap its own restorative powers. They sit, eyes closed and straight-backed, yet, even after weeks or months of practice, thoughts still choke their . . .

Tips to Help Seniors Reduce Medication Errors

(ARA) - For many seniors, taking medication is part of their daily routine. The last thing that they need is to worry about a medication error. Unfortunately, errors do occur, but they can be prevented through special attention and careful monitoring. In 2002, there were 192,477 medication errors documented by United States Pharmacopeia (USP), a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization that work. . .

Treat Yourself to Better Sleep in 2004

(ARA) - “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” the old adage goes, but how you live depends on how you sleep. A growing body of research indicates that sleep is essential for mental and physical performance, as well as emotional and physiological health. Lack of sleep can affect major health problems including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular troubles and obesity, as well as significantly imp. . .

Paige has childhood asthma and she needs your help

and she needs your help(NC)—The delivery room resonated with a healthy cry when Paige was born. She immediately became the star of her family, as every baby does! But when she was three weeks old, an anxious young couple arrived in emergency - their little star was having problems breathing. The trend continued: Weekly, Paige either saw her family doctor or paid a visit to the Emergency Ward. E. . .

Deadly heart disease strikes more women than men

(NC)—Although heart disease is the number one killer of women in Canada, very few women actually consider the disease a major health concern. In fact, women and their doctors often miss the symptoms of heart disease, passing them off as the normal aches and pains of aging or indigestion or stress. The traditional belief that heart disease predominantly affects men is false. In 2000, 36 per cent. . .