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Thyromine Review - Just What Is It And What Can It Do For You

Staggering amounts of people in the world today are suffering from various illnesses. Some are treatable, and unfortunately some are not. One such illness, which is treatable and often undiagnosed, is hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism affects a large number of women and men in different ways. This article will talk about the symptoms, and also look at a common, all natural treatment called Thyromine. The most important question initially then is , just what are the symptoms. There is no one ...
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May 29, 2010 Posted in: Sports and Fitness

At 80, She's Alive with Hope

BEVERLY O shouldn't be alive. The mother of four and former teacher-administrator was diagnosed with renal cell carcinoma -- cancer of the kidney -- in 1969, back when the word cancer was seldom discussed above a whisper and options for treatment were few. Over the years, the cancer has continued to spread to a point where now she hardly bothers to keep the list current of where new tumors have grown or their size. But here she is, 80 years old and still living in the small, comfortable home ...
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May 24, 2010 Posted in: Health

Underactive Thyroid and Weight Loss

I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism over a year ago! Since then I have done a lot of research on the subject to see what causes hypothyroidism, what the symptoms are and what can or can`t be done to treat it. Hypothyroidism is a lack of thyroid hormone in the body. Thyroid hormone, which controls metabolism, is an important part of many of the body's functions including growth and development. Hypothyroidism is thought to be very common and is estimated to affect nearly 10 ...
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May 22, 2010 Posted in: News and Society

Medicines for the Treatment of Gynaecological Aliments

Premenstrual Syndrome It occurs in the second half of menstrual period. A variety of symptoms occur such as nervousness, irritation, mood changes, some pain in breasts and sometimes headache. These changes are due to hormones estrogen and progesterone. These symptoms last for a week or longer and are relieved by menstruation.Assurance, salt restriction, and calcium supplements are helpful. Some drugs which are beneficial are:Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin, B-LONG 10 mg) alone, or along with other ...
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May 21, 2010 Posted in: News and Society

A Look at Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disease that affects the musculoskeletal system. Symptoms vary widely among sufferers, but generally include muscle and joint aches, chronic fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches and tenderness in several of eighteen specific areas, or "trigger points" on the body. Fibromyalgia is often overlooked by sufferers as the inevitable result of a busy schedule and everyday stress. When patients do seek treatment, doctors often misdiagnose fibromyalgia as ...
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May 18, 2010 Posted in: Health

Intro to Tinnitus

Tinnitus, a phenomenon of the nervous system, is directly connected to the ear. This phenomenon is characterised by perception of an internal beating or ringing like sound. This sound can appear to be a quiet background noise, or loud enough to drown out all outside sounds. Some Causes of tinnitus are:
  • A sudden loud bang or noise
  • Excessive Ear wax,
  • Acoustic neuroma,
  • Hypertension and atherosclerosis,
  • Severe anemia and renal failure,
  • Palatal myoclonus
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Glomus jugulare tumours
  • ...
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    May 16, 2010 Posted in: Health

    Excessive Sweating Thyroid - Excessive Sweating In Child - Perspiration Remedies

    The sweat pores are present throughout the body and are responsible for the excretion of the sweat from the body thus regulating the body temperature. Sweat pores are also present in the palms. The sweaty palm excessive sweating is termed as palmer hyper hydrosis and may result in excessive sweat excretion through the palms. The problem of sweaty palm is genetic in most cases which generally starts at early age and gradually increases with the age. The problem of sweaty palm may ...
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    May 15, 2010 Posted in: News and Society

    Homeostasis and complementary therapies

    The word 'homeostasis' is made up of two Greek words: homeo; meaning the same or similar, and stasis; meaning stable, or standing in the same place. The body's systems participate in maintaining homeostasis, keeping the body's internal environment healthy despite external environmental change. The cells that make up the body are bathed in extra cellular fluid which remains constant only if the blood supply remains constant. The circulation system takes blood to and away from the capillaries, ...
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    May 13, 2010 Posted in: Health

    Synthroid for Treatment of Thyroid

    Synthroid is a medication prescribed for treating hypothyroidism or low thyroid hormone. The medicine is meant as a replacement for a hormone produced by the thyroid gland which is responsible for regulating the energy and metabolism of the body. Synthroid is prescribed in a condition when the thyroid gland does not produce sufficient hormones on its own. Synthroid also prevents and treats other diseases caused from hormonal imbalances like goiter, radiation treatment, surgery or ...
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    May 12, 2010 Posted in: News and Society

    Body Odor Symptoms - Sweating Disease - Sweat Help

    Body Odor Symptoms Excessive sweating which is otherwise termed as Hyperhidrosis can affect the armpits hands (palm) feet and face of the body. It affects the entire body system. Excessive sweating can even be a hereditary one. There are two kinds of Hyperhidrosis that a person can experience. The primary Hyperhidrosis is usually not caused by any disorder in the body which can be cured by natural means. They are just the sweating that is found excess as a result of over work or ...
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    May 11, 2010 Posted in: News and Society