CFS overview
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), and various other names, is a syndrome (or group of syndromes) of unknown and possibly multiple etiologies, affecting the central nervous system (CNS), immune, and many other systems and organs. There is no simple diagnostic test; CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion, although recent research indicates biological hallmarks of the syndrome, and a diagnostic test is predicted soon. Most definitions (other than the 1991 UK Oxford criteria[1]) require a number of features, the most common being severe mental and physical exhaustion or depletion which is "unrelieved by rest" (according to the 1994...
CFS Symptoms
According to the 1994 Fukuda definition[2] there are eight main categories of symptoms in CFS: Fatigue: People with CFS experience profound, overwhelming exhaustion, both mental and physical, which is worsened by exertion, and is not relieved (or not completely relieved) by rest. To receive a diagnosis of CFS, this fatigue state must last for six months. Pain: Pain in CFS may include muscle pain, joint pain (without joint swelling or redness, and may be transitory), headaches (particularly of a new type, severity, or duration), lymph node pain, sore throats, and abdominal pain (often as a symptom of irritable bowel syndrome). Patients also report; bone, eye and testicular pain, neuralgia and...
CFS evolution
Onset Some cases of CFS start gradually, but the majority start suddenly, often triggered by a 'flu-like viral or similar illness. People with CFS may improve or recover after several months, or many years, or not at all. It is not known whether any CFS sufferer has truly recovered to pre-illness levels, or whether their symptoms have merely subsided enough for them to live a more normal life. Some sufferers have a remission for months or years only to later relapse, often more severely. Sudden onset cases Many people with CFS report a sudden, drastic start to their illness. Some people can remember a specific day or even hour when they first became ill. Often CFS starts with, or is triggered by...
The Candida Yeast Chronic Fatigue Syndrome...
The reality of Candida yeast in the body and what effects it might have on a person are highly debated. It would seem that there are many who believe it causes a host of problems in some people, and there are others who say it is harmless, and it is not to blame for many of the medical conditions that seem to be fairly new to our world. Some find that they have to turn to Chinese medicine if they want to be taken seriously when they have problems with the yeast. Some wonder if there is a Candida yeast Chronic Fatigue Syndrome connection. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is something that is very much a mystery. This is usually a diagnosis of elimination. The symptoms are often very hard on a person's...
How To Win Your Case For Social Security Disability Benefits If You Suffer From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia Winning a Social Security Disability case for someone who suffers from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia (CFS/FMS) can be very difficult. However, with proper preparation I am often able to win client's their Social Security Disability benefits. I approach a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia case using the following five factors: 1) Was the Diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia Made by a Specialist? I am always very skeptical on my chances of winning when a person comes to me and is not being treated by a specialist in Chronic Fatigue...
Fibromyalgia syndrome is somewhat similar to chronic fatigue syndrome in the sense that both are chronic diseases. However, Fibromyalgia is characterized by severe pain in specific areas of the body such as neck, shoulders, spine and hips. This disease, unlike chronic fatigue that centers mostly in the joints or muscles and nerves, affects all the pressure points in the body. It also affects the bowel movements in a patient to a large extent. Also, most affected parts in Fibromyalgia syndrome are the chest, ribcage, thighs, knees, hips, lower back, and spine, along with the neck, shoulders, elbow joints, knee joints and arms. Fibromyalgia syndrome is sometimes used synonymously to chronic fatigue...
A Better World is Possible
"It regards reality as the sole enemy and as the source of all suffering, with which it is impossible to live, so that one must break off all relations with it if one is to be in any way happy. The hermit turns his back on the world and will have no truck with it. But one can do more than that; one can try to recreate the world, to build up in its stead another world in which its most unbearable features are eliminated and replaced by others that are in conformity with one's own wishes."-- Sigmund Freud "Civilization and Its Discontents," by Sigmund Freud, chapter 2If a generation that cherished love and affectionately adored honesty were to create two gods, they would be pessimism and optimism...
What is mesothelioma?The pericardium is the mesothelial tissue that surrounds and acts as a safeguard to the heart. The pleural mesothelium membrane covers the lungs and chest cavity and peritoneum is the mesothelial tissue that enfolds the organs in the abdominal cavity.What is actually cancer mesothelioma?Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the mesothelium, a dual layered membrane with which our chest, lungs, abdomen and the heart is wrapped safely.Cancer Mesothelioma can damage any of these cells, although pleural mesothelioma is more common; it metastasizes and at an advanced stage the disease reach to the other parts of the body like the lymph nodes, lungs, chest wall, or abdominal...
Missed Period This is probably one of the more reliable first signs of pregnancy. Although some women will experience implantation bleeding about the time of their period, it is usually lighter and/or shorter than their normal period. This is why you are asked for the first day of your last normal period. There are even a few women who will have period throughout their pregnancy, although this is rare, it does happen. Breast Tenderness Breast tenderness is experienced by many women, both during pregnancy and prior to their periods. This usually goes away during the second trimester, or it may be experienced as a heighten sensitivity. This can be a good thing for some women. Morning sickness...
Sleep and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Could improving your sleep lessen the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?Our aim here is to understand the connection between the two as it may be possible to confuse the symptoms of CFS and sleep deprivation. There are however definite differences.Chronic Fatigue Syndrome SymptomsThe main symptom of CFS and probably the hardest to live with, is constant and persistent fatigue lasting 6 months or more. Others include:Feeling feverish Sore throat Muscle aches and pains Tender or swollen lymph nodes Joint pain More headaches than usual Abnormal lethargy after exercise Poor concentration Depression Poor quality sleepAlthough not everyone who suffers with CFS will display all of the...
Causes of High Blood Pressure
Does anyone know what really causes high blood pressure? It is quite difficult to distinguish whether symptoms stem from high blood pressure or are just mere coincidences. Things are less simple for less obviously absurd cases.Studies show many different kinds of secondary high blood pressure where the primary causes may be quite different from the continuing causes. An example is a rare disease known as coarctation of the aorta, a disease of the large artery carrying blood out of the heart. In this condition, the aorta is tightly constricted a few inches beyond its origin and then expands to its normal diameter. Undoubtedly, blood pressure must rise above the constriction and fall below it...
Turn Up the Heat for CFS Relief
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by sleep disorders and disruption of the immune system. It is also called chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome.There is a thrilling report about the failure of synthetic drugs and the triumph of "heat." It's the result of a study done at a hospital in Japan and reported in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research.Now, think of all these symptoms that got burnt from these patients lives:persistent and severe fatigue impaired in short-term memory or concentration sore throattender lymph nodesmuscle or joint pain, and headache At least in this one case, these were gone in a matter of about 6 months. You are allowed to use the word "amazing" if you...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - What Causes This...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - What Causes This Mysterious Illness? 25th July 2006 Author: Steve Matthews For the thousands of individuals who currently suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the causes of this mysterious illness remain a mystery. Reputable medical institutions, including the Centers for Disease Control have launched research efforts into discovering the reasons why some individuals contract CFS and what can be done to alleviate the symptoms. Originally termed "yuppie flu" by the media, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was thought to be caused by the Epstein Barr virus, or mononucleosis. In the late 1980's, it appeared that the only individuals who suffered from yuppie flu were the young...
Can The St John's Wort Herb Help ME/Chronic...
Before I begin...I am a Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer myself but I am not medically trained! I am merely passing on to you, things I have read and learnt which may interest you. I am not a 'health expert', so please - if you come across anything in this article that you find interesting, do a little research on it yourself and contact your doctor or health professional about it before taking any advice from this article.Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders can all be symptoms of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Whereas some ME/CFS sufferers may never experience depression and anxiety as symptoms of their ME/CFS, others unfortunately do.For example, according to Dr...
What Are The Signs of High Blood Pressure
The Signs and Symptoms of High Blood PressureEven though high blood pressure is considered the "silent killer", you may be one who has symptoms possibly before having a stroke or CVA.Working with patients at home, some patients do experience the typical signs of high blood pressure:*headache *dizziness *pounding in the ears *bloody noseIf you can just picture pressure in your head, then you would remember the signs of high blood pressure.There are other patients who told me that they experienced a small pain in the back of their head or they had an increase in urination.If someone is a diabetic, increased urination could be a sign of the blood sugar being high. So having high blood pressure and...
Greg Koch Fender Guitar History
The Greg Koch Fender guitar began to take shape all the way back when Greg Koch was in the third grade. Greg cut out cardboard Fender Stratocaster guitars, then Koch used his sisters sewing machine pedal as a wah-wah. By watching, listening and copying what he heard on records he was able to advance quickly.Early on while playing his Greg Koch Fender guitar, Greg melded the blues, rock and country styles. Koch's Fender guitar playing style began to mutate. This continued by his playing in polka groups and blues-rock ensembles of his own creation. He even accompanied Elvis impersonators.Greg Koch studied jazz guitar for four years at the University of Wisconsin. His musical maturity...
Sleep and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Could improving your sleep lessen the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)? Our aim here is to understand the connection between the two as it may be possible to confuse the symptoms of CFS and sleep deprivation. There are however definite differences. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms The main symptom of CFS and probably the hardest to live with, is constant and persistent fatigue lasting 6 months or more. Others include: - Feeling feverish - Sore throat - Muscle aches and pains - Tender or swollen lymph nodes - Joint pain - More headaches than usual - Abnormal lethargy after exercise - Poor concentration - Depression - Poor quality sleep Although not everyone who suffers with CFS will...
Are Students Getting In Over Their Head With...
It's no big surprise that major credit card companies are aiming their marketing campaigns towards our countries up and coming generation. To credit card companies, no consumer is more profitable than today's college students.Students are big business to them, and for good reasons. Why? Simple, teens like to spend money they don't have! Were you poor when you left the house and took your first shot at the big University? Yeah, so was I. In fact the majority of today's college students live off of loans and a minimum wage job, leaving them very little to spend on merchandise. This is where the credit card companies make their killing. Instead of saving up for that cute pink shirt on the clearance...
Seeking Noninvasive Treatment for High Blood...
Suffering from high blood pressure and looking for an alternative way to reduce your blood pressure without drugs and invasive treatment? A new medical mechanism is seemingly revolutionizing breathing techniques and has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure.According to a clinical overview by Doctors William Elliott, Joseph Izzo, and Henry Black, a new blood-pressure reducing device called RESPeRATE(R) (by InterCure, Inc.), comprised of a "...control box (about the size of a paperback book) containing a microprocessor, a belt-type respiration sensor (which functions as a respiration sensor), and headphones (to provide feedback to the patient);1 shows promise for noninvasive treatment for...
Can The St John's Wort Herb Help ME/Chronic...
Before I begin...I am a Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer myself but I am not medically trained! I am merely passing on to you, things I have read and learnt which may interest you. I am not a 'health expert', so please - if you come across anything in this article that you find interesting, do a little research on it yourself and contact your doctor or health professional about it before taking any advice from this article.Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders can all be symptoms of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Whereas some ME/CFS sufferers may never experience depression and anxiety as symptoms of their ME/CFS, others unfortunately do.For example, according to Dr...
EE Meditation and the Kundalini Kriyas...
This is the second article after an Introduction on Split Personality using Shamen to illustrate the concept as well as a few works in the Psychological sphere.Later I hope to complete the work in the concept of Dissociation, Multiple personalities, Causes of Dissociative Identity Disorder and The Soul Personality.This is a description of Multiple Personalities, DID + MPD as the cause of all suffering in the world, how to spot them and the neccessity for their cure through EE meditation.Most people are split personalities. However the symptoms of this splitness differ depending upon the severity of the painful traumatic experiences which split the person and the degree of evolution of the person...
Causes Of Fatigue
The real causes of fatigue are still unknown, but doctors and scientists know what factors usually precede them. Read on to understand these factors so that you can find ways to avoid them.Life changes. Life-altering events can cause mental and physical fatigue. Among the many fatigue-inducing events, divorce is still takes the lead. Divorce causes a lot of stress, and when it is not eliminated, can eventually lead to chronic fatigue.Other life changes that cause fatigue are bereavement and grief for a lost loved one, unemployment and job instability, a serious illness, working with unreasonable employers, and many others...
So you've decided to start an online business. Before you start having those big cash flow dreams, stop and get some tips for having a successful online business! Here are some basic tips on how to start making money online. 1. It takes time and work to build a business anywhere. If you want to build a business, you will have to be willing to research and be patient. Nothing happens instantly and you have to do some work in order to make money online. 2. Prepare a business plan for your online business and revise that plan periodically. Your business plan should be thought of as a living document. As with any business, you will initially find out what works and what does not work, and change your...
You can generate trillions of stem cells within one month when you take glyconutrients every day, if every new-born cell is coated with them. {1} {6}The cost? Between $60 - $200 a month depending on your body's health/toxic over-load, & history of nutrient deficiencies. On the other hand stem-cell transplants can cost $150,000 each, & some people receiving stem cell transplants end up with fungal/virus infections from a hospital stay.The generating of stem cells from taking glyconutrients is automatically recognized as self, pure & simple.What Are Stem Cells?Stem cells aren't "finished" or part of a tissue or organ, but have the ability to generate into any other cell in the body. So a stem cell can...
In today's mental health system there is a pattern of fraud and coercion that takes way the freedoms and dignity of children and their families. Children are receiving stigmatizing labels and being prescribed psychotropic drugs with many untoward effects. Psychiatrist Thomas Szasz, MD made the comment that if an individual hit us with a blackjack and robbed us of our dignity we would call them thugs, yet psychiatrists label and drug children and rob them of their dingity and nothing is said. All in the name of profit. Rarely, if never are the families given informed consent. Szasz has also stated, "From a sociological point of view, psychiatry is a secular institution to regulate domestic relations...
Anthrax. Smallpox. Plague. Diseases that can kill. Diseases that are now in the hands of terrorists. What if these diseases were released in your hometown, or the place where you work? What could you do if vaccines and treatments were in short supply or unavailable? Is there anything you can do now to prepare yourself and improve your chances of survival?Herbalist Susun Weed recognizes the possibility of biological warfare and she is ready to cope with it. With her help, you too can be prepared with herbs and home remedies that you can use now to help avoid infection and to build a strong immune system. You can feel safer in these troubling times by learning about herbs that are effective against...
Bipolar depression is a mood disorder characterized by the alternation of depressive and manic states. The distinguishing characteristic of bipolar depression is the presence of at least one episode of mania. It is also presumed to be a chronic condition because most of the people having manic episodes are likely to have another episode of it in the future. Every person with bipolar depression has a pattern of mood cycles, combining manic episodes with depression, which is unpredictable until the path is found. Bipolar depression usually begins during the teen or early adulthood years and continues throughout one`s lifetime. It`s usually not considered a psychological problem because it happens in...
Allegra is effectively used to treat allergic symptoms like itchy red eyes, stuffy nose and throat irritation. It contains antihistamine and decongestant, and can be consumed orally on an empty stomach 1 to 2 hours before lunch, twice daily.It is recommended that you avoid high fat meal while consuming these tablets as they could slower the effectiveness of this medicine. It is necessary that take the dosage as prescribed by your doctor and should be swallowed in entirety. Please do not crush or chew the tablets or take more than prescribed. Avoid taking antacids containing aluminum and magnesium within 2 hours of taking this medication or within 14 days after stopping an MAO Inhibitor.Please inform...
Lyme Disease in Dogs
It is hard to get an early diagnosis of lyme disease in animals including your own dog. The first sign of lyme disease in humans is a rash, well; animals do not develop this rash. Lyme disease is also not one of the first illnesses that the veterinarian looks for when you take your dog in for a visit. Many other common illnesses can produce some of the same symptoms, so it can be hard to detect.Lyme disease does affect each dog different as it does with humans. Many dogs that are affected with lyme disease seem to be in pain and many stop eating. They may even run very high fevers. Lyme disease affects the entire body and some dogs may become lame and then even if untreated the lameness can...
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Pain
Pain is defined as a manifestation of a tissue damage that is brought about by a stimulus. Most multi-cellular organisms, especially animals are found to possess the ability to feel pain or irritation. Some plants are also known to have the ability to retract from certain stimulus. Pain is quite debilitating and only the person suffering realizes the agony involved.Pain can either be acute or chronic in nature and is classified according to the extent to which it is felt. Short duration, severe spasms are the common characteristics of acute pains, whereas those that are long drawn are usually symptoms of chronic pain. Pain is region specific, depending on the location of the trauma.Medical experts...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and the...
Stress and anxiety are an unfortunate, but sometimes necessary and inevitable feature of modern life. As with diet, obesity, alcohol and smoking I am afraid that the news is simple. They have to be addressed. Learning to deal with stress is something that can be consciously learned and practiced and new techniques have proven very effective. A higher than average percentage of patients undergoing Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue treatment are, or were, engaged in high stress environments. This may be or have been at home, as carers of relatives or young children. It may have been in work detail or during a divorce or home move. Whatever the cause a significant increase in stress is frequently cited...
If you have been denied Social Security disability or SSI benefits and are appealing the decision at a hearing, there are steps you can take to ensure a favorable decision. You can win your Social Security appeal without hiring an attorney.When Social Security denies your application for disability or SSI benefits you have 60 days to file an appeal...
What Are The Signs of High Blood Pressure
The Signs and Symptoms of High Blood PressureEven though high blood pressure is considered the "silent killer", you may be one who has symptoms possibly before having a stroke or CVA.Working with patients at home, some patients do experience the typical signs of high blood pressure:*headache *dizziness *pounding in the ears *bloody noseIf you can just picture pressure in your head, then you would remember the signs of high blood pressure.There are other patients who told me that they experienced a small pain in the back of their head or they had an increase in urination.If someone is a diabetic, increased urination could be a sign of the blood sugar being high. So having high blood pressure and...
When you suffer from dehydration symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, learning how to cleanse and re-hydrate your body will improve your physical energy as well as reduce brain fog, headaches, skin problems, joint and muscle pain, poor digestion and cravings. When dehydrated, our internal cleansing system becomes congested and stagnates like dirty dish water. It's amazing how much importance we place on cleaning the outside of our body, and how little importance we place on cleaning the inside! What are the Symptoms of Dehydration? Not being well hydrated manifests itself in many ways. Here are some of the more common symptoms reported by those who suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome: Feeling...
Before I begin...I am a Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer myself but I am not medically trained! I am merely passing on to you, things I have read and learnt which may interest you. I am not a 'health expert', so please - if you come across anything in this article that you find interesting, do a little research on it yourself and contact your doctor or health professional about it before taking any advice from this article.Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders can all be symptoms of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Whereas some ME/CFS sufferers may never experience depression and anxiety as symptoms of their ME/CFS, others unfortunately do.For example, according to Dr...
Google's AdSense Program: How You Can Make...
Many people wonder how on earth they could earn money if they ran their own web site but didn't actually *sell* anything. If you have no products or services to sell then where does the money come from?Well the answer is that you can make money in lots of ways when you run a web site - and **selling products and/or services** is not only just one option but also one of the most labour-intensive options, at least if the products are not electronic (i.e. if they are hard goods or services).The problem is that many people stick to what they know - bricks 'n' mortar - high street shops who sell products that you can hold and feel, or professionals (such as accountants or lawyers) who sell their services...
High Blood pressure is the measure of force against arteries. Do you have high blood pressure? Do you know what are common symptoms and signs of high blood pressure? This article will give you comprehensive information about common signs and symptoms of high blood pressure. Usually people ignore high blood pressure. Even those who take medicine, only take anti hypertensive medication for short time. Studies have proved that 90% of high blood pressure patients show non compliance with their medication. If you will not control your blood pressure it may lead to serious problems with your Heart, Kidneys, Brain and Eyes. If you want to save these vital organs , then you will have to...
What are the Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
Do you suffer from recurrent stomach pain accompanied with diarrhoea or constipation? You are not alone. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (or IBS) affects 10-20% of the people in our country. Women make up 70% of that number. Doctors diagnose IBS frequently in their offices. But what are the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome?One of the most common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome is frequent stomach pain in combination with explosive diarrhoea or loose bowel movements. Your symptoms may be mild or severe and usually alternate between the two from day to day.Another one of the more common symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome is chronic constipation with stomach pain or discomfort. You may also...
How To Recognize and Stop Feline Urinary Tract...
How can you recognize feline Urinary Tract Infections early on, to save your kitty needless pain, and damage to your home from her cat urine?This article will outline the steps you can take to prevent kitty's pain from feline Urinary Tract Infection and the damage done to your home from her urine.Possibly the single biggest cause of cats not using the litter box is a medical condition called Feline Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). It used to be called Feline Urological Syndrome (FUS), but you don't often see that term anymore.Feline UTI can be sneaky and hidden, because your cat often may not display outward symptons of discomfort and pain early on. It's only after your kitty feels significant pain...
Bernanke Comments on Potential Interest Rate Hikes
At an international conference on Monday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke promised that inflation will be fought by the central bank.Bernanke stated that the Federal Reserve "will be vigilant to ensure that the recent pattern of elevated monthly core inflation readings is not sustained."Economists have closely been watching the Fed for any suggestion that the interest rate increases will be paused at the Fed's June 28-29 meeting. If the rate is increased, it will be for the 17th consecutive time.After Bernanke's speech, most analysts now expect rates to continue their upward march. Many expect rates to continue to rise at the August meeting, also.Investors had remained optimistic, especially...
Bladder Infection Symptoms
Bladder infections can be debilitating and painful. You will know it if you have one. The best thing to do is to catch it early on, by recognizing the symptoms. There are many of symptoms of bladder infections. The most common symptom is a frequent desire to empty the bladder, along with a burning sensation or even pain during urination. In some cases, the urine could be cloudy or foul-smelling, accompanied by a mild fever and shivering.A kidney infection may cause more serious symptoms, including high fever, chills, and nausea. This may be accompanied by cloudy or bloody urine, severe abdominal pain, a burning sensation in the genital area, and frequent urination. Back pain accompanies most kidney...
Before I begin...I am a Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sufferer myself but I am not medically trained! I am merely passing on to you, things I have read and learnt which may interest you. I am not a 'health expert', so please - if you come across anything in this article that you find interesting, do a little research on it yourself and contact your doctor or health professional about it before taking any advice from this article.Depression, anxiety and sleep disorders can all be symptoms of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Whereas some ME/CFS sufferers may never experience depression and anxiety as symptoms of their ME/CFS, others unfortunately do.For example, according to Dr...
Not all that long ago I used to attend art exhibitions in Sydney, Australia. No, I'm not an artist but just a person who happened to live in the "trendier" parts of town. It was a nice way to spend a Saturday afternoon - browsing new paintings by up-and-coming local artists. More often than not they would offer the guests small portions of various cheeses along with a selection of moderately priced wines. I had a great time, but I didn't know that what I was doing was also giving me a health boost bonus! You see, wine and cheese are the Batman & Robin dynamic duo for lowering your blood pressure.When was the last time you had a wine and cheese party? You don't need to be an artist to enjoy one; it's...
Heart Attack - Causes of Heart Attack
It is a popular term for an acute failure of the pumping action of the heart, accompanied by lung congestion and the accumulation of fluid in the dependent parts of the body. The symptoms of heart attack include coughing, copious frothy spittle, discomfort when lying down, laboured breathing, rapid heart action, blueness of the skin and lips, swelling of the legs and fatigue. Heart attacks rank first as the cause of death, cancer being second and diabetes third. Men are more prone to heart attacks than women. Heart attacks are not rare in young men between 30 and 35 years of age but beyond 35 years and up to 60, the likelihood of heart-attacks increases sharply. After the age of 60, there...
According to the American Obesity Association, an astounding 64.5 percent of adult Americans (about 127 million) are categorized as obese or overweight. According to the website's statistics, obesity causes at least 300,000 excess deaths and is responsible for 100 million dollars in healthcare costs each year for obese and overweight Americans. A very real and often devastating problem for so many, obesity should be considered a healthcare crisis and given the utmost attention.And one would think that with all the fad diets and personal weight loss programs promoting quick and easy weight loss that those numbers would be much lower or at least in decline. The problem is that Americans are fat. And...
Role of Viagra Sildenafil In Pulmonary...
Pulmonary hypertension is due to increase in pressure of pulmonary artries. Some diseases can narrow the blood vessels in the lungs, which leads to high blood pressure in the lungs even when blood pressure in the rest of the body is normal. It may be due to lung diseases or heart diseases. Pulmonary hypertension is a highly fatal disorder since the strain of pumping blood through narrowed vessels often leads to failure of the heart muscle. When the heart muscle fails, the lungs cannot supply enough oxygen to meet the body's needs.There are various treaments available for pulmonary hypertension. Goals of treament are:Dilate pulmonary vessels Decrease thickening of blood Decrease preload on heart...
Understanding The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is an illness that sneaks in and attacks a victim without warning. Once it establishes its foundation it slowly robs the victim of time, energy, function, and perhaps the most precious thing of all, memories.It seems the old adage, "No one can take this from you," doesn't hold true anymore. Alzheimer's disease starts with mild symptoms, and slowly progresses and interferes with everyday functioning and even impairs simple judgment and movement.The seven stages of Alzheimer's disease have been documented in correspondence directly with underlying nerve cell degeneration. The damage to nerve cells began to affect the victim with memory and learning. Nerve cell damage gradually...
This is the story of a ham and egger. A close friend of mine uses that term quite often and his definition of a ham and egger is someone who's out in the real world grunting out a living. I wish I could say I'm rich and famous but I'm not. I'm just like 90% of the population out there grunting out a living with one exception. In 1991 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It's hard to believe it's been 14 years already. I love to talk and when you're reading this if it seems like I'm rambling from one topic to another I probably am. That's a part of my MS called disinhibition.I love to have fun and I've been told I have a great personality. I'm very honest and trustworthy. I would give...
Decaf Anyone?
That Morning Cup o' Joe May Do More Than Perk You Up: It Might Destroy YouWith a Starbucks on virtually every block, and "a grande iced triple-shot, extra-whipped skim mocha" a normal way to ask for an afternoon drink, it's not always easy to remember what it was that we drank before the caffeination of Manhattan. With a couple of cups of java just to get going in the morning and a double espresso to concentrate better in the afternoon, coffee is becoming synonymous with energy. And New York is all about energy.But is it good for us?Symptoms of caffeine overuse include depression, anxiety, restlessness, stomach upsets, nausea and vomiting. Moderate to heavy coffee consumption may even lead to heart...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia syndrome is somewhat similar to chronic fatigue syndrome in the sense that both are chronic diseases. However, Fibromyalgia is characterized by severe pain in specific areas of the body such as neck, shoulders, spine and hips. This disease, unlike chronic fatigue that centers mostly in the joints or muscles and nerves, affects all the pressure points in the body. It also affects the bowel movements in a patient to a large extent. Also, most affected parts in Fibromyalgia syndrome are the chest, ribcage, thighs, knees, hips, lower back, and spine, along with the neck, shoulders, elbow joints, knee joints and arms.Fibromyalgia syndrome is sometimes used synonymously to chronic fatigue...
High Blood Pressure: Beyond Diet and Exercise
We all know what blood pressure means and what high or low blood pressure portends. Well to set the records straight, the heart pumps blood that is circulated throughout the body by vessels called arteries and veins. The arteries take blood away from the heart to all parts of the body, while the veins return this circulated blood back to the heart. In these vessels, the force of flow of the blood generates what is regarded as blood pressure.However, there are two types of blood pressures: systolic and diastolic. The pressure generated as the heart beats while pumping is known as the systolic, while the diastolic pressure is the pressure generated by blood returning to the heart through the veins...