Health Guide

How to Stop Children Bed Wetting

2011-07-26T16:15:00.000-07:00

Bed WettingOther names :Enuresis.Introduction :Being unaware of passing urine during deep sleep.Cause :Normally, urine is retained in the bladder by the contraction of a ring shaped bundle of muscle that surrounds the bladder opening. When you wish to pass urine, this ring of muscle relaxes, and the muscles in the wall of the bladder and around the abdominal cavity, contract to squirt the urine

Asthma : symptoms, trigger factors & management

2011-07-25T16:13:00.000-07:00

Asthma is a common airways disease affecting 30% of all Australians - one third are adults and two thirds are children.What is an asthma attack?An asthma attack happens when the airways (bronchial tubes) in the lungs narrow. In asthma the airways are more sensitive than normal and when exposed to a "trigger" they overreact and become inflamed and narrow due to:Swelling of the airway

Respiratory System and Asthma

2011-07-24T16:09:00.000-07:00

AsthmaOther names :Wheezy bronchitis.Introduction :Asthma is a temporary narrowing of the tubes through which air flows into and out of the lungs.Types :Asthma may be spasmodic for no apparent reason (intrinsic), induced by exercise or other known trigger factors (extrinsic), or may be relatively silent and have few symptoms.Cause :Asthma is caused by a narrowing of the airways in the lung caused

Life Threatening Allergies

2011-07-22T15:51:00.000-07:00

Introduction :An allergy is excess sensitivity to a substance that produces a reaction in the body.Types :Hay fever, eczema, asthma, itchy eyes and hives may all be caused by an allergy.Cause :Allergies may occur on exposure to almost any type of chemical. Animal hair, dust, milk, eggs, pollen, fish, fruit, insect bites, moulds and parasites are just a few of the thousands of possible allergic

Does Stress Cause Acne

2011-07-21T15:23:00.000-07:00

Other names:Pimples, zits.Introduction :A skin disease causing disfiguring pimples, which usually occurs in teenagers.Types :Varies from the very occasional spot, to a severely disfiguring form known as acne vulgaris.Cause :Pimples are due to a blockage in the outflow of oil (known as sebum) from the thousands of tiny oil (sebaceous) glands in the skin. This blockage can in turn be caused by dirt

Identifying Asthma

2008-11-28T11:58:00.000-08:00

Q: How do I know if I might have asthma?A: The small airways in your lungs both swell up and become smaller when an asthma attack strikes. This leads to increased mucus production and decreased flow of the air in the lungs. Wheezing, shortness of breath, and coughing result. In mild cases, these symptoms may be mild and infrequent. If your case is moderate or severe, they may come often.You

Statistics and Risk Surrounding Breast Cancer

2008-11-27T11:33:00.000-08:00

Q: As each year passes, I seem to know more and more women with breast cancer. What is the chance that I will develop breast cancer myself?A: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in US women and is greatly feared. However, many women overestimate their risk. One widely quoted statistic--"one in nine"--refers to the cumulative lifetime risk of breast cancer for a woman who lives past the age

Multiple Pregnancy Week by Week

2008-10-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

There are two distinct camps in the multiple pregnancy debate, is it better to have or to have not? To many in the general population, multiple pregnancy resulting from infertility treatment sounds like a wonderful outcome, the "instant family" after years of involuntary childlessness. This is reinforced by magazine articles and television programmes in which readers and viewers are invited to

How Does Human Reproduction Work ?

2008-09-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Humans reproduce when two cells (gametes), an egg (ovum) and a sperm, come together. Each gamete contributes half of the genetic material contained in the foetus. The hormones which control the production of sperm and eggs are called gonadotrophins. There are two types of gonadotrophins: Follicle Stimulating Hormones (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH). These two hormones are produced in a tiny,

Fertility Fitness - the impact of increased weight on fertility

2008-09-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

Thirty seven percent of Australians are overweight or obese according to recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data and the number is rising. In addition to the association with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers, increased weight has now been shown to have an adverse effect on fertility and also increases the risk of miscarriage.This association was first noted in studies in the

Trying to Conceive: Infertility

2008-09-27T13:20:00.000-07:00

A couple is regarded as infertile when they have not conceived after 12 months of regular, unprotected intercourse. About 15% of couples of reproductive age have a fertility problem. Find that hard to believe? That's because most don't talk about it. Three out of five couples conceive within six months of trying, one in four takes between six months and one year. For the rest, conception takes

Down Syndrome Characteristics

2008-09-26T13:04:00.000-07:00

Other names :Mongolism, trisomy 21.Introduction :Genetic condition characterised by poor muscle tone, abnormal joint movement, mongoloid shaped face, mental retardation, small nose and other characteristics.Discovery :Down was a London physician, who in 1866 first described the condition.Types :There are as many different types as there are patients, as all vary to some degree in the severity and

Nice Guidelines for Diabetes

2008-09-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

Other names :Diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes.Introduction :An inability of the body to process sugar effectively.Discovery :The effects of insulin were discovered in 1921 by Canadian Dr. Frederick Banting and his medical student assistant Charles Best, after experimenting on dogs.Types :There are two totally different types of sugar diabetes - juvenile (type one) and mature (type two). Most

Heartburn: Upset Stomach

2008-09-24T13:48:00.000-07:00

Other names :Reflux oesophagitis.Introduction :Burning pain behind the breast bone caused by reflux of acid from the stomach into the oesophagus.Types :May be caused by over indulgence, weakness of the diaphragmatic sphincter of the stomach, a hiatus hernia or other causes of excess acid production.Cause :Heartburn is caused by the reflux of hydrochloric acid from the stomach into the lower part

Stress Cause Infertility

2008-09-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Stress and infertility are intricately linked. There is little evidence that stress causes infertility but it is well known that infertility causes stress.Stress is a normal part of life - but many would argue that dealing with infertility isn't normal. Finding ways of dealing with the stresses of infertility help a person cope both with the physical treatments and outcomes that occur.Many see

Vitamin C Cancer treatment

2008-08-10T08:42:00.000-07:00

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The Ian Gawler Approach

2008-08-10T07:40:00.000-07:00

Rationale / Background Ian Gawler is an Australian veterinarian who has developed an integrated approach to cancer which combines diet, detoxification, stress management, positive thinking and meditation techniques. His belief is that by utilising all these means “the body’s natural healing

The Gerson Method

2008-08-10T06:38:00.000-07:00

The Cancer Council South Australia recognises that people with cancer, their families and friends will seek out information about alternative and complementary therapies. These methods may also be referred to as “unproven”, “non-toxic”, “unorthodox” or “unconventional” therapies and represent methods which are not scientifically proven by random clinical trials. The following information is

Shark Cartilage and Cancer

2008-08-10T06:35:00.000-07:00

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Laetrile / Amygdalin and Cancer

2008-08-10T06:33:00.000-07:00

Macrobiotic diets and Cancer

2008-08-10T06:32:00.000-07:00

Skin Cancer and Sun Screens

2008-08-10T06:27:00.000-07:00

What are sunscreens?Sunscreens are products which protect the skin against the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation (UVR).They contain chemicals which either absorb or reflect the UV rays which would otherwise burn and damage the skin. Ultraviolet radiation and skin damageThere are three

Treatment of ovarian cancer

2008-08-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

Treatment for ovarian cancer usually involves surgery and chemotherapy. Radiotherapy may also be used. These treatments may be used alone or together.SurgeryThe first treatment for ovarian cancer is usually surgery. Since confirmation of cancer usually follows the operation, it is important to discuss all the possible options with the gynaecological oncologist prior to surgery. The surgery

How is ovarian cancer diagnosed?

2008-08-06T15:01:00.000-07:00

Unlike breast and cervical cancer there is no general screening test for ovarian cancer. A general practitioner may be the first person to examine you and organise further tests that may be necessary.Physical examinationA thorough physical examination includes an internal pelvic examination, when the doctor checks for any masses or lumps in the abdominal area.Blood testsA blood test is available

What causes ovarian cancer?

2008-08-06T15:00:00.000-07:00

The cause of ovarian cancer is unknown. There are some factors that appear to increase a woman’s risk of developing ovarian cancer. They are as follows:Age:The risk of developing ovarian cancer increases with age, with a higher incidence amongst women over 50.Hormonal factors:The hormones associated with pregnancy appear to have a protective effect with regards to ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer