Insomnia :: Quiet Ears
This technique is an ancient Eastern meditation as well as a great way to fall asleep.
Month: February 2006
Enuresis :: Homoeopathy in Enuresis – Bed Wetting
A very commonly seen problem in the clinic for which parents seek treatment and get concerned out of proportion. Children vary in the age at which they gain nocturnal continence of urine. About 10-15% of normal children at the age of 5 years still wet the bed at night. Boys slightly predominate over girls (as girls generally attain nocturnal bladder control early than boys), and there is increased incidence in some families. The factors leading to gaining in the bladder control are complex and involve maturation of the necessary neurological pathways as well as emotional factors.
Health :: Hypothermia – A Cold Weather Hazard for Seniors
Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on the ice. But cold weather also can cause an important, less obvious danger that affects many older Americans. Older adults are especially vulnerable to hypothermia, which can be deadly if not treated quickly. This drop in body temperature often is caused by staying in a cold place for too long.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome :: Alternative medicines for carpal tunnel syndrome
Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome should begin as early as possible, under a doctor’s direction. Underlying causes such as diabetes or arthritis should be treated first.
Weight Loss :: Friends can help you diet
There are two main ways in which your friends and family can help you diet.
Alzheimer’s Disease :: Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Study
The Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI) – a project developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – is seeking 800 older adults to participate in a study aimed at identifying biological markers of memory decline and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Ultimately, scientists hope that brain and biological changes can be detected before memory decline and other symptoms appear, allowing the effectiveness of drugs to be evaluated at the earliest possible time.
Dental Health :: Diabetes Can Harm Young Children’s Gums
Diabetes’ links to gum disease are well-known, but a new study shows it can trigger periodontal problems in children as young as 6.
Diet :: Study Links Diet Quality with Alcohol Drinking Patterns
Unhealthy alcohol drinking patterns may go hand-in-hand with unhealthy eating habits, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Weight Loss :: Best way to lose fat
One of the counter intuitive things about losing fat is that you need to eat certain fats to help lose other fats.
Juvenile Arthritis :: Rheumatic Disease in Children
Juvenile arthritis is the next indication due for approval for blockbuster biologic therapies Remicade (infliximab) and Humira (adalimumab). Pediatric rheumatology is a growing specialty that offers high unmet need in terms of effective well-tested treatments.