Unani :: Lead found in Unani medicines
Alternative medicine products with dangerous levels of lead, mercury and arsenic may be on sale in some stores across Canada, federal regulators warn.
Skin
Mesotherapy :: Latest anti ageing treatment is mesotherapy
Botox brunches are passe. The latest anti-ageing treatment is mesotherapy. It helps deal with everything, from fine wrinkles to cellulite – the best part is that you don’t have to go under the scalpel.
Mesotherapy :: Most successful cellulite treatments for skin care
Mesotherapy is the process of multiple micro-injections of medication, homeopathic products and/or vitamins into the middle layer of the skin to treat or correct a problem. In the United States, Mesotheraphy is one of the most successful cellulite treatments currently available. Mesotheraphy is a good non-surgical alternative to liposuction for the treatment of cellulite, weight loss and body contouring. The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes with minimal discomfort.
Ayurveda :: Saj Group to open ayurveda based luxury spa
India-based Saj Group, which specialises in building eco-friendly resorts, is to open the ayurveda-based Saj Earth Resort at Nedumbassery, Kerala, in 2007.
Acupuncture :: Feel Years Younger with Facial Acupuncture
A new acupuncture technique is helping some people decrease the appearance of wrinkles and look years younger.
Neurofibromatosis :: What is Neurofibromatosis
The neurofibromatoses (NF1, NF2 and Schwannomatosis) are a set of distinct genetic disorders. Individuals with NF1 are prone to the development of benign tumors that grow on the nerves anywhere on or in the body. NF1 can also affect other tissues, including the bones, skin, blood vessels, and eyes. In addition, nearly 50% of all people with NF1 have learning disabilities.
Neurofibromatosis :: Potential Treatment for Learning Disability in Neurofibroma
Researchers studying learning disabilities associated with neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1, have traced the problem to excessive activity of a crucial signaling molecule and have successfully reversed the disabilities in mice by giving them an experimental drug. The findings provide hope that these learning problems may one day be treatable in humans.
Ichthyosis :: What is Ichthyosis vulgaris
Ichthyosis vulgaris is a common inherited skin disorder causing dry, scaly skin.
Impetigo :: What is impetigo
Impetigo is a skin disorder caused by bacterial infection and characterized by crusting skin lesions. It is a superficial skin infection most common among children age 2-6 years (rare among people not in this age group).
Sjogren’s Syndrome :: What is Sjogren’s syndrome
Sj?gren’s syndrome is an inflammatory disease that can affect many different parts of the body, but most often affects the tear and saliva glands. Patients with this condition may notice irritation, a gritty feeling, or painful burning in the eyes.