- Smoking - Why People Start and Why They Should Stop by Anne Wolski
The epidemic of smoking-related diseases is one that only the potential victims can abolish. Smoking is among the most common habits in the Western world and this dangerous habit will kill a large number of those who engage in it. 754 words 2006-07-23 - Graves Disease - Understanding the Basics by Anne Wolski
Graves Disease is the main cause of hyperthyroidism and is caused by a defect in the immune system. Autoimmune disease may be understood as a process by which the body sees some part of itself as being foreign and reacts to it much the same way that it would with any bacteria or virus. 520 words 2006-07-23 - Stress, Anxiety and Depression - What Is The Difference? by Anne Wolski
Looking after your feelings and emotions is as important as taking care of your body. Most of us take care of our physical health far better than our feelings. Stress is a normal reaction to what is happening in your life, and it can be caused by good, as well as bad events. 450 words 2006-07-17 - The Healing Qualities of Clinical Hypnosis by Anne Wolski
Hypnosis is a naturally occurring altered state of consciousness in which the subconscious part of your mind is accessed enabling the hypnotist to affect a particular problem by suggestion. Basically, the individual is put into a trance-like state which allows one’s attention to focus on a particular suggestion while being free of distraction. 437 words 2006-07-17 - The 8 Most Common Allergies by Anne Wolski
It seems that almost everyone we meet suffers from an allergy of some kind or knows of someone who does…perhaps it is because of the amount of chemicals we use in this modern era…perhaps it is that modern conveniences such as air conditioning or fans can more efficiently distribute the harmful allergens throughout our society. 757 words 2006-07-13 - Living With the Discomfort of Psoriasis by Anne Wolski
Psoriasis is a chronic skin disease that is characterised by scaling and inflammation of the skin. It most often occurs on the elbows, knees, other parts of the legs, scalp, lower back, face, palms, and soles of the feet, but they can occur on skin anywhere on the body. 689 words 2006-07-13 - Hemorrhoids - Ouch, What A Pain in the Backside by Anne Wolski
Hemorrhoids occur when the veins is the rectum become swollen and cause irritation. Hemorrhoids, in most instances, are a minor medical problem. They can be uncomfortable and painful and can cause much embarrassment to the sufferer. 652 words 2006-07-12 - Glaucoma - Understanding the Basics by Anne Wolski
One of the most common causes of blindness for people aged over forty years is glaucoma and it affects around one in fifty people in this age group. People are often unaware that they even have this condition as they may not suffer from any obvious symptoms. 550 words 2006-07-10 - The Truth about Haemophilia by Anne Wolski
You are working with young people. .. one of them cuts himself. It's only a small cut but he is a haemophiliac. .. what happens now? What is haemophilia? Haemophilia is a condition in which one or more of the clotting factors in the blood is defective. 379 words 2006-07-10 - Coping with Narcolepsy by Anne Wolski
Are you one of those people who can drop off to sleep anywhere? Do you find that you are going to sleep at inappropriate times? Are you constantly fighting to stay awake during the day despite having a good night’s sleep? 652 words 2006-07-05 - The Absentee Parent - Parenting From A Distance by Anne Wolski
You want to be able to continue having a great relationship with your kids after separation or divorce. This means focusing on the kids rather than your ex-partner. You need to be parents rather than partners. 378 words 2006-07-04 - Understanding Bipolar Disorder by Anne Wolski
Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, is an illness where the sufferer alternatively experiences both extreme joy and terrible desolation. Medication and therapy are generally used to stabilize the condition. 511 words 2006-07-03 - The Dangers of Deep Vein Thrombosis by Anne Wolski
A deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot developing in a deep vein, usually in the leg. They also can occur in other parts of the body. Blood clots in the veins in the thigh are usually more serious than blood clots that happen in veins in your lower leg. 436 words 2006-07-02 - Understanding Varicose Veins by Anne Wolski
A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Normally, these veins do their job like a well oiled pump but sometimes these veins break down, causing the flow of blood to become abnormal. 525 words 2006-07-01 - Therapeutic Manipulation – What Exactly Does it Mean? by Anne Wolski
Therapeutic manipulation refers to any technique by which a disease or disorder is treated using the remedial use of the hands, especially by a skilled practitioner. Some of these techniques include: 559 words 2006-06-28 - The Battle of Bulimia by Anne Wolski
In a world where a person’s worth tends to be measured by appearance, it is little wonder that we have so many young women falling into the trap of eating disorders. This obsession with achieving the perfect figure has led to one of the most dangerous and life-threatening epidemics of our time. 501 words 2006-06-27 - Identifying the Signs of Breast Cancer by Anne Wolski
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer deaths. Every woman's breasts are different so it is important for each individual woman to be familiar with her breasts in order to recognize any peculiarities. 396 words 2006-06-26 - Scabies - Easy to Catch, Easy to Cure by Anne Wolski
Scabies is caused by mites and is characterized by a skin infection which is extremely itchy and irritating. Antiparasitic lotion used as per the directions is normally all that is needed to cure this condition. 555 words 2006-06-25
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