Archive for the ‘Health & Fitness :: Cancer / Illness’ Category

More comfortable with putting a tube in right ear

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

While I had consulted an audiologist with my friend in connection with his hearing problems, the doctor said he would be more comfortable with putting a tube in his right ear. He said he would put the tube in - just to see if it made a difference. So we ...

Binge Addiction

Wednesday, January 9th, 2008

My mother just told me that she thinks my cousin has Binge Addiction. How could this have happened? How could I not see it coming? What is she going to do about Binge Eating Anxiety? She's just going to have to get counseling for her binge eating disorder. I'm ...

Tests Used In Determining Cancer Of The Pancreas

Friday, December 28th, 2007

  Report symptoms consistent with cancer of the pancreas to your doctor.  The doctor will determine whether it is cancer of the pancreas by running tests.  The doctor may order an ultrasound which uses waves to locate tumors.  There is also a CT scan which is an ...

Use Homeopathy Lichenplanopilaris Treatments Wisely

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

Seriously speaking, homeopathy lichenplanopilaris itself is unlikely to do any harm to a patient by itself. With sufficient belief in the efficacy of the treatment, the patient may even benefit from this practice by way of having the placebo effect augment the body’s natural healing processes. This could conceivably allow ...

Can I Use Over the Counter Remedies for Itching From Shingles Disease?

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Before trying any medications, you should check with your doctor.  Along with itching, you may also have some numbness in other nerves in the affected area.  That said, Bactine and Calamine lotion may be of some help to you.  Both remedies are often used for itchy rashes.  On the other ...

Diet is essential for reflux sufferers

Sunday, December 2nd, 2007

Are you one of the common suffers of reflux? The festive season is here and you need to be extra vigilant that you don’t indulge in high risk foods that can trigger an attack. There are some foods that are safe but others that are loaded with spice content or ...