2010 April
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
The most well-known type of muscular dystrophy is Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This condition is very heartbreaking as the life expectancy is not very long for people who have DMD. This is an inherited disease with the disorder located in the X-chromosome. The X-chromosome is one of two sex chromosomes. The other one is the [...]
Xopenex vs. Albuterol
There are a number of products on the market that have been developed to treat asthma attacks and COPD. Xopenex and Albuterol are two well known and often used prescription bronchodilators that are inhaled to promote the dilation of airways. These prescription medications are for the temporary relief of asthma and COPD. They in no [...]
HCG diet recipes
The HCG diet is a very strict dieting strategy that severely limits caloric intake. This is actually an understatement because the diet allows only 500 calories per day. This restriction, along with daily injections of a synthetically produced hormone, HCG, gives the diet its uniqueness. The original idea was that it would help men and [...]
Best anti-aging skin care products
If there is one thing people are afraid of, it is aging. Next to weight gain, aging is one of the most dreaded body related change there is. However, unlike weight gain, aging is impossible to stop. No matter how much you diet and exercise, you can not turn back the clock and regain all [...]
Calciferol
Did you know that sun bathing is not just a fun past time for the rich and famous? In reality, sun bathing is an important part of a healthy routine for every person because the sun, or rather the ultra violet rays from the sun, allow your skin to synthesize vitamin D. Vitamin D is [...]
Bipolar disorder treatment
Bipolar disorder (manic depression) is a serious condition that affects many people across the world. It is an often misunderstood condition that usually goes undiagnosed for a long period of time. There are also many misconceptions in regards to treatment options for bipolar disorder and many people believe the condition is untreatable. However, this is [...]
Male sexual dysfunction treatment
Every man wants to feel sexually adequate and when they are unable to perform to their standards they may start to panic or feel insecure in the bedroom. What many men do not realize is that this is extremely common and happens to many other men as well. There are many factors that can contribute [...]
Low cholesterol symptoms
We have all heard about how bad high cholesterol is for our body but most people do not think about what could happen if our cholesterol levels were actually too low. Know one really ever talks about having really low cholesterol because all the focus has been on preventing high cholesterol. Believe it or not [...]
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the more common hormonal disorders that affect women who are capable of reproduction. The syndrome involves the ovaries becoming enlarged and the formation of a number of small cysts all around their outer edges. This can lead to a number of different issues, including irregular menstrual periods, and it [...]
Diabetic nerve pain
Diabetes can cause a lot of unwanted symptoms and side effects. Nerve pain is just one of the problems that may be dealt with by a diabetic patient. Nerve pain is also referred to as neuropathy. Neuropathy can cause pain, tingling, burning and numbness in the hands and feet of patients. The patient may also [...]
