How To Guide

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Pam Whitehead

When Pam Whitehead was 35 years old, after a battery of tests following her annual physical, she was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She and her husband did not have children, but she was determined to survive, having seen both her mother and stepmother battle cancer and survive.

Just a week after her 36th birthday she entered hospital and had a radical hysterectomy. After her bout with cancer she and her husband who were both architects with secure jobs, quit to start their own company. She became active in the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s Peloton project and was interviewed by television and newspapers.

In 2004 she even won the Lori A. Tilton Peloton Triumph Award for the volunteer “who best exemplifies the spirit of the Peloton Project.” The award came with a $5,000 prize, money that recipients agree to use to support a local, non-profit program benefiting cancer survivors – she used the money to start a fitness program for cancer survivors.

Michelle Sybert

Michelle Sybert was diagnosed with a rare form of uterine cancer when she… Read More

Studies have shown that an estimated forty-five percent of mean and thirty percent of women snore regularly. Of those that do not store on a regular basis still have had bouts of snoring when taking certain medications, after drinking alcoholic beverages, and after a viral illness.

Any person with any boy type can snore; however, it has been that as individuals age and begin to gain weight snoring can worsen. You must remember that every person on this earth can snore either on a regular basis or during the times listed above.

Causes of Snoring

As we breathe, the air flows in and out of our nose or mouth, to our lungs, and from our lungs. When we sit, we breathe quietly. When we exercise, some sound is produced from our breathing due to the flow of air being sucked in and out quickly, which causes vibration of the tissues in the nose, and mouth, thus noise is produced.

As we sleep, the area at the back of the throat often narrows. However, the amount of air that is passed… Read More

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is described as problems going to sleep or staying asleep even though the person has plenty of opportunity and time to sleep. Insomnia leads to problems functioning during the daytime. Insomnia is a very common disorder affecting between thirty and fifty percent of the population with close to ten percent suffering from chronic insomnia.

Insomnia has no boundaries as to a specific age group children as well as adults can suffer with insomnia, but in most cases, it is more commonly seen in adults and more often increases as a person ages. Women are also noted to suffer with insomnia more than men.

Insomnia is placed into three categories, which include –
Transient Insomnia – insomnia lasting a week or less
Short-term insomnia – insomnia lasting more than one week but not over three weeks
Long-term insomnia also known as chronic insomnia – insomnia that last more than three weeks

In some cases, insomnia may be classified due to the underlying reasons that a person may have insomnia, which can include medical conditions,… Read More

There are various treatments or options for surgery including surgical and non-surgical methods. The way to look at the problem of snoring is that in the majority of cases, the problem is more for the partner than for the actual snorer. If the partner is happy with a more quiet snore than the loud thundering heard the majority of the time, then the problem is considered cured. Some partners would just be happy to be able to stay in the bedroom at least six nights per week instead of only one, due to the being kept awake by their snoring partner.

Non-surgical Treatments for Snoring

Non-surgical treatments fall into specific categories including behavioral changes, dental devices, nasal devices, nasal medications, and CPAP.

Behavioral changes in some cases can be nothing more than to lose the ten pounds of weight they gained prior to the onset of snoring. Behavioral changes include such things as losing weight, stop drinking alcohol, stop smoking, changing medication, and changing the sleep position. These are the hardest changes to make for most individuals.

A few things… Read More

Treatment for Shingles

Since shingles is caused by a virus, medications used in the treatment of viruses can help in some cases, however, like most viruses, it must run its course, which normally takes three to four weeks.

Medications that can reduce the severity and the duration of the blisters when started at first sign of a rash include Zovirax, Valtrex, and Famvir. Along with these antiviral medications, pain medicines are often prescribed or Tylenol or Motrin are recommended.

The best way to receive a bit of relieve is by keeping the area clean with warm water and soap. Bathing is fine and will not spread the rash. Some individuals complain of itching while others have pain. For those that have itching, calamine lotion is recommended. Cool compresses and aluminum acetate solution is often suggested as well. The aluminum acetate solution will help dry up the blisters and reduce the oozing, whereas the cool compresses will ease the itching and the pain.

Keeping the area clean, using medications such as calamine lotion or Zostrix for pain, then wrapping the area… Read More

Treatments for insomnia vary according to the cause. Some cases of insomnia are simple due to jet lag, worry about a meeting tomorrow, or other such issues. This type of insomnia does not need treatment, as the problem will correct itself as soon as the issue is resolved.

The types of treatment available for insomnia are divided into two groups – non-medical and medical. In most cases, both of the groups must be used in order for a person to beat insomnia.

If insomnia is brought on due to a medical or psychiatric condition then the treatment of the condition is of the utmost importance along with the treatment of the insomnia. In the majority of cases, treatment of the underlying problem will help clear up a person’s insomnia.

Non-medical Treatments

The various non-medical treatments normally include behavioral technique such as stimulus control, sleep restriction, sleep hygiene, and relaxation techniques.

Sleep Hygiene

Sleep hygiene includes strategies including do not over sleep, keep a sleep schedule, do not make yourself go to sleep, do not caffeinated drinks in the afternoon or… Read More

Trevor Nicholson – Head Gardener, Harewood House

In 1994 Trevor Nicholson joined Harewood house as a senior gardener and was given the responsibility of establishing the newly renovated terrace garden. His work caught the eye of the seventh Earl of Harewood, a cousin of the Queen, and a year later, promotion followed.

As he felt he did not know enough he studied further to get qualifications in garden history, heritage management and plantsmanship. He has used Greek mythology to enhance the formal gardens and also made a Himalayan Garden with Sino-Himalayan plants.

‘You never feel you’ve done a job,” he admits. “The garden’s never finished, what you can never hurry up is time. You’ve got to plant a garden and make it look its best, but this garden won’t look its best for a number of years.”

He spends some 6o hours a week either on duty at Harewood or at home, writing and researching the many horticultural talks he gives in what little spare time remains. The financial rewards for this investment of time and energy are unspectacular… Read More

A person who pursues gardening as a profession rather than a hobby would be a professional gardener.

A professional gardener will make a career out of gardening, earning his livelihood by helping people grow all kinds of plants. He may be specialist like a landscape artist, a bonsai gardener, a person who knows all about hydroponics or greenhouse gardening, fruits, flowers, vegetables, soils, fertilizers, climate, plant diseases and pests, seeds and a host of other things a gardener needs to know.

The Work

Gardening is a vast field – it involves working outdoors, working with your hands and often going down on your knees. It is usually hard physical labor. Whether you maintain lawn and private gardens, do gardening work at clubs, condos, public gardens, golf courses, specialize in ornamental gardening or whatever, you should know that your work gives pleasure to great many people and you also get the satisfaction of seeing things grow.

Apart from gardening per se, there are many related occupations, like starting your own gardening supplies shop, opening a nursery, writing books and articles on… Read More

Interpreting is done from one language to the other and is usually oral, so you need to know languages really well.

An interpreter is a person you may have seen on television often on news shows when some important person is talking in a foreign language and the interpreter is translating. There are both males and females in this kind of work. An interpreter needs to know both languages really well because language is the medium of communication. Sometimes interpreters may need to know more than just two languages.

The Work

The work of an interpreter is quite different from that of a translator who works with the written work because if the translator gets stuck, he or she can always look up in the dictionary or other media to clarify. An interpreter on the other hand has to be extremely fluent in at least two languages to be able to interpret correctly.

You will have to master the languages, accents, idioms, including proverbs and sayings so that he or she can interpret efficiently and quickly. You have to have… Read More

Causes of dust allergies

Just because a person is allergic to dust does not mean that the person lives in a dirty house. Dust is made up of microscopic substances such as fabric fibers, pet dander, bacteria, pieces of cockroaches, mold spores, food flecks, dots of human skin, dust mites, and many other items. All of these items can and do cause irritations to humans with dust mites the most common.

You may not believe this but you can clean your house from top to bottom every hour and you will not rid your home of the microscopic dust mites. In one small grain of dust there are normally between 100 to 500 of these creatures, however, there could be as many at 19,000. Okay, do not freak out. Dust mites cannot bite you and will not give you any type of disease they only cause people with allergies to go bonkers. These small creatures love to live with people, temperatures around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, and humidity at 75 to 80 percent. The dust mites will die if the humidity… Read More

Acid reflux is a condition when acid from the stomach makes its way back up the esophagus, which causes heartburn.

There are different treatments that can work to help with acid reflux however; the most recommended treatment is a change in diet. Physicians will offer various medications, which will be explained later, but in most cases will explain the foods that often trigger acid reflux as well as the foods that are considered safe for sufferers of acid reflux. Of course, since we are all different, not every food item will be the same for each individual. One person can enjoy hot Mexican foods while another cannot.

Causes

The list of the foods that often cause acid reflux, heartburn, or stomach irritation includes

• Alcohol
• Black pepper
• Chili
• Chili powder
• Citrus fruit
• Coffee
• Garlic
• Spicy food
• Tea
• Tomatoes or products made from tomatoes
• Vinegar

A few individuals have acid reflux or heartburn with they eat foods that produce more gas such as

• Beans
• Broccoli
• Brussel Sprouts
• Cabbage
• Cauliflower
• Kale
• Sodas

Treatments

Medications are often helpful for those… Read More

Around seventy percent of individuals suffering with Irritable Bowel Syndrome are living life without any type of treatment for their condition. Even though, there is no cure at this time for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, there are some medications available that can help with the symptoms. Once you talk with your physician concerning your symptoms he/she will be able to give you information regarding the best treatment options available in your situation along with ways in which to manage stress a change your diet to help with the symptoms.

According to your situation, your physician may suggest laxatives, fiber supplements, and medicines to decrease diarrhea. In most cases, the medications for diarrhea include Loperamide and Lomotil. In some cases, an antispasmodic drug is prescribed. This can help lessen abdominal pain as well as control colon muscle spasm. Some individuals receive relieve by taking antidepressants. The problem with taking  antispasmodics and antidepressants is that these drugs often cause constipation which is one of the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, therefore if these drugs are given, the physician often prescribes medications that will… Read More

Acid reflux is a term used to describe a condition, in which acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus, which causes discomfort and pain. The pain and discomfort is called heartburn.

The esophagus is the tube that is in between the back of your throat (pharynx) and the stomach. The esophagus as defined by the Medilexicon’s Medical Dictionary has three parts including the cervical, the thoracic, and the abdominal. The esophageal sphincter is found where the stomach and the esophagus meet. The stomach creates potent acids and enzymes during the digestion process. The stomach’s lining is protected from the acids from mechanisms found in the lining of the stomach; the esophagus on the other hand does not have this protection. At this point, where the stomach and esophagus meet is a valve known as the lower esophageal sphincter, which is suppose to stop the acids and enzymes from going into esophagus. If the valve becomes weak, the juices can seep upwards into esophagus causing acid reflux.

In the majority of cases, acid reflux is a condition that only… Read More

Gallstones are pebble like substances that develop inside the gallbladder, located in the upper abdomen on the right side just below the liver. The way the gallstones develop is the liquid that is stored in the gallbladder hardens into these tiny rock or stone like substances. The liquid known as bile helps the body digest fats, which is made in the liver and uses the gallbladder as a storage bin until the body requires the bile. The bile is often turned into gallstones when the liquid contains too much bile salts, bilirubin, or cholesterol.

Gallstones are divided into two types – cholesterol stones and pigment stones. The cholesterol stones are normally greenish yellow and are made up of mostly hardened cholesterol whereas the pigment stones are dark in color and are usually seen in individuals that have liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, or hereditary blood disorders.

Causes of Gallstones

As stated above the pigment stones are normally seen in individuals that have liver cirrhosis, biliary tract infections, or hereditary blood disorders. In these cases, the liver creates too much bilirubin.… Read More

What are peptic ulcers?

Peptic ulcers are open sores on the inside lining of the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestines. A few years ago, many doctors believed that spicy foods and even stress brought on these painful ulcers, however, through research it is now known that stress and diet have nothing to do with the development of peptic ulcers.

More than ten percent of all Americans are affected by peptic ulcers sometime during their lives. Peptic ulcers are treatable and do not development into more serious conditions.

There are different types of peptic ulcers given their names due to their location, which include:
Gastric ulcer – a peptic ulcer developed in the stomach
Duodenal ulcer – a peptic ulcer developed in the small intestine
Esophageal ulcer – a peptic ulcer developed in the lower portion of the esophagus

Symptoms of Peptic Ulcers

The most common symptom associated with peptic ulcers is burning pain. The pain is caused because the open sore is irritated by stomach acid. The pain can be felt anywhere from the belly button… Read More

What is Epilepsy?

Epilepsy is the term used for disorders that cause disruptions or disturbances in the electrical signaling in the brain. The brain is a complex machine that actually is run by an electrical system that is received around 80 pulses of energy every second. The pulses move between nerve cells to create feelings, thoughts, and memories.

A person that has epilepsy will have what is called an epileptic seizure. These seizures occur when the pulses instead of being around 80 per second can be as quick as 500 per second. These impulses may only happen in one area of the brain or can affect the entire brain. According to the area of the brain that is hit with these fast impulses a wide range of seizures can occur including changes in an individuals state of consciousness or sensations and uncontrolled movements of the body or just certain parts of the body.

Epilepsy can also be referring to a person that has a seizure disorder due to the repeated onset of seizures.

Epilepsy seizures do not have a rhyme… Read More

Types of food allergies

The various types of food allergies include peanut, shellfish, eggs, milk, soy, rice, MSG, sulfite, strawberries, nuts, and more. One person may be allergic or have some type of reaction to just one ingredient found in an item, such as if a person is allergic to gluten this can be found in all kinds of different products besides wheat bread. Many types of gravy and other prepared foods also contain gluten.

Symptoms of food allergies

The symptoms of food allergies can be mild to severe with the majority of cases including an itching in the mouth, difficulty swallowing, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, hives, eczema, asthma, lightheadedness, weakness, and drop in blood pressure.

Causes of food allergies

Food allergies are caused by the body’s immune system overreacting. This may sound very strange, but the immune system will overreact to substances in foods you have eaten. When this occurs, it starts the entire allergic reaction symptoms.

In the majority of cases, food allergies are found in young children more often than adults or the allergies… Read More

What is irritable bowel syndrome?

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that is characterized by cramping, bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and constipation. The condition causes considerably discomfort and pain. Irritable Bowel Syndrome does not do any permanent damage to the intestines and does not lead to a serious illness.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is the most common diagnosed disorder in the United States with an estimated one in five Americans suffering from the condition. The sad news is that even though the condition is not serious, some individuals are unable to carry on normal activities such as work, attending social functions, or traveling far from home. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is seen more often in women than men and the onset of the problem normally occurs before age thirty-five.

Symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome

The symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome are what characterizes the disorder including abdominal pain, bloating, and discomfort. Some individuals experience difficult bowel movements such as constipation with straining and cramping. Some have noticed some mucus in their stool which is the fluid used in the bowels… Read More

What is obsessive compulsive disorder?

Obsessive compulsive disorder is a disease or illness that makes people have unwanted thoughts and repeat specific behaviors. The unwanted thoughts are known as obsessions. These ideas, impulses, or images are in the person’s mind that they do not want, and cannot control. Compulsions are habits or behavior the person must do often called rituals.

In some cases a person with obsessive compulsive disorder will be afraid of germs, therefore will need to wash their hands repeatedly, some individuals will count to a specific number before opening a door, while in children they may be obsessed with being friends with one child so intensely that the other child may be accidentally hurt do the exaggerated attention.

Symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder

There are several different signs and symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder. Some of the most common include:

• Fear of hurting someone or themselves
• Fear of germs or dirt
• disturbing sexually explicit thoughts and images
• Disturbing violent thoughts and images
• Fear of losing things a person needs
• Excessive focus on moral ideas
• Excessive focus

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What is pancreatitis?

Pancreatitis is the swelling and irritation called inflammation of the pancreas. The pancreas is a gland that is home behind the stomach and next to the top part of the small intestine called the duodenum. The pancreas secretes enzymes that join with bile produced by the gallbladder to digest food. The pancreas also has another job, which is to release the hormones glucagon and insulin into the blood. These hormones work with body to regulate the amount of glucose the body takes from food to use as energy.

The normal way the enzymes work from the pancreas is that, they do not become active or go to work until they are in the small intestines; however, when the pancreas is inflamed the enzymes attack the pancreas, which damages the tissues that create them.

Symptoms of Pancreatitis

The most common symptoms of pancreatitis are either gradual pain or sudden pain in the upper abdomen, which is also felt through the abdomen into the back. The pain can begin very mild and become worse when a person eats. The… Read More