Latest articles from Health and Medicine Info (http://www.health-n-medicine.info) http://www.health-n-medicine.info 2009-01-08T20:24:08+01:00 text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/how-to-medically-treat-a1573.html MEDICAL TREATMENT OF NAIL FUNGUS text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/technology-over-drugs-for-a1572.html Although not normally debilitating these headaches affect work productivity and add to the billion dollar cost of sick days and time off. Surprisingly one of the causes of this type of ailment is the overuse of the very medication taken to alleviate the pain (called rebound headaches). text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/healthcare-providers-its-a1571.html Healthcare providers should frequently take the pulse of their sites to see if they are achieving their highest goals. Doing so and making necessary adjustments is a win-win for all. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/the-first-harvest-a1570.html First responders arrived at the home initially, followed soon thereafter by paramedics. We picked up the dispatch over the radio scanner and prepared our minds and equipment .. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/benefits-of-in-home-a1569.html Home Care physical therapy used to be thought of as a service only for those patients that were homebound & unable to travel to a clinic. A new type of in home physical therapy is being provided to the orthopedic and sports patient population that brings the clinic to the patient's home. This article discusses the benefits of in home physical therapy. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/natural-dental-care-keep-a1568.html You don’t need to call in the chemical troops to keep your mouth fresh and clean. Try these all-natural substances for effective, inexpensive oral care. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/visiting-the-doctor-a1567.html This article gives you tips on handling your visit to the doctor. Lets you know about the basic tests for your health and well being. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/lowering-blood-pressure-using-a1566.html Acupuncture is here for long time. Its authenticity is still a debatable issue. But the recent study that the acupuncture can dramatically lower blood pressure. According to this study, when low level of electrical stimulation was given at specific points on the front legs of rats lower the elevation in blood pressure. This study provides a setting stage for large-scale trails on humans and another option for healthcare practitioner treating high blood pressure patients. This study proves that acupuncture can be an excellent complements to other medical treatments, especially those treating high blood pressure problems. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/flu-dead-reveal-ghostly-a1565.html As the dreaded bird flu spreads it's sub-microscopic virus tentacles across Asia, and makes an unwelcome European appearance in Romania and Turkey, scientists have returned to the past. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/humans-cant-get-bird-a1564.html Right now, the only way for a human to become infected with a deadly bird virus is through close contact with an infected bird. So why are worldwide health officials talking about a possible an epidemic that could kill millions of people? text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/cervical-cancer-vaccine-reported-a1563.html A cervical cancer vaccine is showing exception promise in the prevention of certain kinds of cervical cancer, according to news reports, But the complete eradication of the disease is still a long way off, and women will still need to be as vigilant as ever for some time to come. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/beware-of-thimerosal-a1562.html You need to know what Thimerosal is and how to avoid it for your health's sake. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/does-drug-advertising-lead-a1561.html This article humorously describes the subtle manipulation used in televised pharmaceutical advertising. Lipitor ads are used for an example and the reader is led through the thinking of viewers of these ads. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/what-does-it-mean-a1560.html Being Board Certified doesn't necessarily mean that doctor practices good medicine, but it might. Read why. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/online-pharmacies-and-telemedicine-a1559.html Not a day goes by when our email inboxes do not fill with advertisements for prescription drugs. Many of these emails promise to deliver drugs of all classes by overnight courier without a prescription. While there are legitimate online pharmacies, and the practice of telemedicine or cyber-medicine is gaining acceptance, this change in the way medicine is being practiced is rocking the foundations of the medical establishment. Being able to consult a doctor online, and obtain prescription drugs delivered to your doorstep by UPS has broad social and legal implications. The Internet facilitates making drugs available to those who may not be able to afford to pay US prices, are embarrassed to see a doctor face-to-face, or are suffering from pain, the treatment of which puts most doctors in direct conflict with the 'war on drugs' but on the other hand there is the question whether these pharmacies make drugs available to recreational drug users without the oversight of a licensed medical practitioner. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/what-do-you-need-a1558.html Viagra is now not the sole cure to impotence. A number of medications have come up that claim to curb this disease called erectile dysfunction. These drugs belong to the class of PDE-5 inhibitors. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/a-day-in-the-a1557.html LASIK is an acronym for laser assisted in situ keratomileusis, I am completely satisfied with my entire experience, and highly recommend it to any potential candidate. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/how-to-get-a-a1556.html The treatment for lowering the blood pressure is usually recommend by physicians for patients with a blood pressure of above 160/95mmHg. For those with a blood pressure immediately bellow these values it is taking into account age, sex or other individual factors of the patients before taking the treatment. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/medical-records-and-emergency-a1555.html Do you know what information you need in a medical emergency? Being prepared can make a life saving difference in an emergency situation. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/pain-management-without-drugs-a1554.html Hypnosis and its uses in the practice of hypnotherapy is rapidly emerging as a highly effective science in solving the problems of people. It can be very beneficial in many cases as a therapy in itself. It is a valuable adjunct in psychotherapy, psychiatry as well as the non-pharmocological management of both acute and chronic pain. Yet it is probably the lowest risk procedure available from the stand point of contraindications. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/hemophilia-a-case-study-a1553.html Tommy was fourteen and a victim of hemophilia which is a defective or deficient blood coagulation molecule known as factor VIII. Tommy required as many as six transfusions of cryoprecipitate weekly, a very expensive and time consuming treatment. Using hypnosis as an adjunct therapy, Tommy learned how to manage his bleeds drastically decreasing his need for transfusions. This was a significant change for the family financially and in Tommy’s improved mental and physical health. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:40+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/tiny-terrors-terrorize-mankind-a1552.html That dreaded virtually invisible army of monsters is ready to wage war on mankind again this fall. Observed only through an electron microscope, cold and flu virus troops advance - menacingly. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:39+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/preventing-shoulder-injuries-a1551.html Shoulder injuries are becoming more common as participation in throwing, golf and raquet sports increase. Proper weight training, flexibility and sports specific technique will go a long way in preventing a debilitating shoulder injury. This article presents a guideline on how to prevent shoulder injuries through proper body mechanics, a comprehensive fitness program, and general postural awareness. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:39+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/breaking-news-medicare-part-a1550.html On September 30th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid(CMS) announced the details of Medicare Part D Precription Plan. This looks like an excellent progam for people who depend upon Medicare for healthcare. text/html 2007-11-13T13:05:39+01:00 http://www.health-n-medicine.info http://www.health-n-medicine.info/international-drugs-guide-a1549.html People at all ages may require some or the other type of medication. The developed countries show a trend of high drug prices. There comes the concept of an International Drug i.e. getting the drug from the international market and not from the home market.