Prednizone Side Effects - Should I Be Worried if I Take this Drug?

By Nathan Wei

Prednizone- the correct spelling is "prednisone"- is a commonly used oral glucocorticoid medicine.

The adrenal glands manufacture a natural form of glucocorticoid. Glucocorticoids are responsible for many functions in the body including maintenance of blood pressure, proper use of sugar, protein, and fat metabolism, response to stress, and many other tasks.

Glucocorticoids manufactured by the body are referred to as endogenous steroids- meaning a person's own body makes these steroids.

When steroids are taken in from the outside either by mouth, intramuscularly or intravenously, they are referred to as exogenous steroids. Taking glucocorticoids orally or intravenously can reduce the ability of the person's own adrenal glands to continue to manufacture glucocorticoids.

Without the ability to increase steroid production in the face of stressors such as injury, infection, and surgery, a patient can go into shock.

The chances of the adrenal glands being suppressed increase as the dose of "outside" steroid exceeds the average daily equivalent output of the adrenal glands which is about 5.0-7.5 mg prednisone, therapy continues for more than a few weeks or months, doses are given late in the day or in split doses, or long-acting corticosteroid preparations are used.

Patients who require high doses of prednisone (more than 20 mgs a day) for extended periods of time often will develop side-effects.

Taking steroids on an alternate day (every other day) schedule lessens the chance of adrenal insufficiency but does not do away with it altogether.

Other side-effects include:

o Increased risk of bacterial or opportunistic infections such as fungi, tuberculosis, pneumocystis carinii

o Elevated blood sugar

o Fat distribution changes leading to moon face, buffalo hump

o Elevated blood lipids

o Aggravation of hypertension

o Electrolyte abnormalities such as low blood potassium

o Fluid retention leading to edema

o Easy bruisibility

o Increased body hair

o Increased sweating

o Purple stretch marks

o Impaired wound healing

o Glaucoma

o Cataracts

o Muscle wasting

o Stomach ulcers

o Pancreatitis

o Accelerated hardening of the arteries

o Osteonecrosis (bone death)

o Psychiatric disturbance

o Insomnia

o Bowel perforation

o Masking of infection

The use of prednisone for different diseases such as arthritis needs to be assessed with the potential benefits vs. the risks. These benefits and risks need to be discussed with your rheumatologist.

Dr. Wei (pronounced �way�) is a board-certified rheumatologist and Clinical Director of the nationally respected Arthritis and Osteoporosis Center of Maryland. He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and has served as a consultant to the Arthritis Branch of the National Institutes of Health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology and the American College of Physicians. For more information on arthritis and related conditions, go to: Prednizone Side Effects

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NEW Pathway For Future Cancer Research - Receptors CD81 And CD39 Provide Major Discovery

By JC Spencer

Recent university research programs provide us with new discoveries in glycoscience. Receptor sites have various functions in cell to cell communication.

Corrupted signals from CD81 receptors work with CD38 receptors (both on cell surface) to become the major culprits to spread tumors. CD81 and CD38 signals are not just instructing cancer cells to metastasize but, are actually training the cancer cells by suppling some cell body parts.

This is the first report that indicates cancer cell activity is somewhat like that of a virus when it requests another cell to provide its DNA to reproduce another virus. A recent study about this bad information appeared in the journal Cell. Why would "normal cells" cooperate to spread cancer?

When normal cells are truly healthy, the body has a good immune system that summons macrophages and killer T-cells to the battle front to take on the cancer cells head on. When normal cells are not healthy, their communication becomes corrupted. Healthy cells convey a clear message through a well modulated immune system to the macrophage for protection. That protection system summons help to kill the enemy, repair the damage, and carry out the trash. When the immune system is weak, it is unable to defend the cells. When the immune system is over-stimulated, an auto-immune system may prevail where the cells turn on themselves.

Scientist are learning that glycoprotein receptor sites (CD81 example) contain massive amounts of information, not just a few words, but a collection of instructions. The normal cells and the cancer cells engage in a dialogue. CD38 is involved in apoptosis (programming a cell to die instead of divide) and must serve as a co-receptor to induce signaling within the cell. CD38 is known to be associated with T-killer cells. The message should be, "Kill the cancer cell." Instead, the instructions may be, "Kill the (blank) cell." The corrupted message spreads faster than truth where the innocent are blamed and the "normal" are destroyed.

M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston studied CD81 and was able to decrease its expression. While this is remarkable science, we should do all we can to make the cells healthier and proliferate glycoprotein receptor sites which we have learned reduces inflammation and causes growth of new stem cells which are designed to repair damage. Healthy receptors make for healthy cells and healthy cells make for a healthy body.

Coming to mainstream medical diagnostics is the means of monitoring glycoprotein receptor sites on the surface of cells. Most FDA-approved cancer biomarkers are already glycoproteins.

Classical oncology research has sought ways to kill or stop cancer cells. Researchers believe that to inhibit CD81 signals may be the new pathway for cancer treatment. Now, with the new found CD81 knowledge, billions will be spent on research and development of new drugs in an effort to silence the CD81 receptors.

Turning off CD81 so it will not send bad signals, may also silence it from sending good signals. Why not research how to instruct CD81 to send the correct signals instead of corrupted signals?

I think we know how to program the CD81 receptors to send the correct signals instead of corrupted signals. Somebody give us a grant to correct the CD81 signals and perhaps together we can change the world.

JC Spencer has invested two decades in the research and study of glycomics, the science of sugars. He is CEO of The Endowment for Medical Research, Inc http://GlycoscienceNEWS.com

References from the textbook Expand Your Mind - Improve Your Brain and the eBook and Change Your Sugar, Change Your Life. The book, Change Your Sugar, Change Your Life is downloadable without charge at http://www.DiabeticHope.com

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Peritoneal Mesothelioma Cancer

By Greg Allman

The cancer of the lining of the abdominal cavity is called peritoneal mesothelioma. It is not as common as pleural form; it comprises an estimated one fifth to one third of all diagnosed mesothelioma cases. This report of the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) approximates the number as 54.7% male and 45.3% female, with the age ranging from 65 to 69. The period of latency is shorter for patients exposed in asbestos, the symptoms appearing after 20 to 30 years from exposure; the usual latency period for pleural mesothelioma is 30 to 40 years.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Symptoms

At the time of presentation, symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma includes abdominal mass, abdominal pain, enlarged abdominal girth, fluid in the abdomen (ascites), distention of the abdomen, weight loss, fever, anemia, fatigue and digestive disturbances. For a few months before a confirmed diagnosis, some patients even complain of symptoms that are non-specific. Incidentally, peritoneal mesothelioma is found in a percentage of cases once the patient has other health complaints such as hernia, gallbladder or pelvic mass.

Doctors who have experiences in this field have noted that typically, patients have these symptoms six months to two years prior to the diagnosis. Men often come to the doctor complaining of a bulge in the groin (hernia) or around the belly button (umbilical hernia). For women, the first sign of a problem often occurs after a pelvic test when a tumor mass have been discovered.

In later stages of peritoneal mesothelioma, among the symptoms are increased occurrences of blood clots and obstruction of the bowel. There is a noticeable increase on the platelet count for 50% of peritoneal patients but this may be caused by various disorders, so this is actually of little help in the diagnosis. Low albumin level and anemia can also be among the symptoms.

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Diagnosis

Peritoneal mesothelioma has two clinical types which can be differentiated with the help of CT findings, the "dry" type and the "wet". It is classified as "dry" when there are multiple tiny masses or one dominant localized mass and generally little or no ascites. The "wet" type has widespread small nodules, no dominant mass and a presence of ascites.

If fluid is found, the process of eliminating it is through paracentesis; however the analysis of this fluid has limited diagnostic significance. Normally, a definitive diagnosis may be obtained through tissue biopsy.

Staging

As there is currently no staging system for peritoneal mesothelioma, the most popular system for general cancer staging (TNM system) is used. TNM system has the following criteria: (T) status of the tumor, (N) lymph nodes and (M) metastases. Other general categories may also be helpful in order to determine the stage.

Category 1 - with a localized lesion that can entirely be removed (resected)

Category 2 - the disease is located inside the abdominal cavity on peritoneal or organ surfaces where there is a probability of removing as much tumor as possible (debulking)

Category 3 - the disease is located inside the abdominal cavity and invades organs such as liver or colon.

Category 4 - the disease extends outside of the abdominal cavity

Peritoneal Mesothelioma Treatment

In the past years, the effectiveness of surgery alone or intraperitoneal chemotherapy in the treatment of peritoneal mesothelioma were not proven, that is why multimodality treatment is becoming more popular. Debulking (cytoreductive) surgery is removing all or nearly all visible tumors and may be combined with IPHC (Intra-Peritoneal Hyperthermic Chemotherapy), intraperitoneal chemotherapy and radiation.

Removing all tumors is not always probable; the prognosis for survival can then be in accordance with the completeness of cytoreduction which is established by these criteria:

• Complete cytoreduction

(CC-0): No peritoneal seeding is found within the operative areas

(CC-1): Nodules less than 2.5 cm carries on after cytoreduction which can be penetrated by intra-cavity chemotherapy; thus the process is termed complete.

• Incomplete cytoreduction

(CC-2) Nodules with sizes of 2.5 to 5 cm carry on after cytoreduction

(CC-3) Nodules that are larger than 5 cm are found; or there is a merging of tumor nodules that are unresectable at any area within the pelvis or abdomen.

Some patients may have widespread disease where surgery is not considered as "potentially curative", palliative treatment may be done by debulking. Take note that specialized treatments should only be administered by seasoned doctors because peritoneal mesothelioma is a rare malignant disease.

Recently, a clinical trial discovered Alimta (pemetrexed) to be effective as chemotherapy agent on treating peritoneal mesothelioma, either on its own or combined with cisplatin or any platinum-based drug. This reflects the previous findings regarding pemetrexed medication of pleural mesothelioma.

For more information on Peritoneal Mesothelioma or any other type of Mesothelioma Cancer a good information site is Mesothelioma Symptoms, where all releavant topics are discussed. Some example topics include Mesothelioma treatment, Mesothelioma Compensation, Mesothelioma statistics, coping with Mesothelioma and causes of Mesothelioma. A forum is also availble to discuss any topics with our experts.

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14 Effective Home Remedies for Cough

By Ashi Jas

Read this article to know the best Home Remedies for Cough. First of all let me tell you what is Cough?

Coughs caused by the common cold, or flu, generally clear up after a small number of days. Cough can be a troublesome problem for the patient and the physician similar.

Cough is an important protection mechanism that plays a major role in sustaining the integrity of the airways and can be voluntary or involuntary. Cough is normally triggered by mechanical or chemical inspiration of receptors in the pharynx, larynx, trachea and bronchi. Cough receptors also survive in the nose, paranasal sinuses, external auditory ear canals, tympanic membranes, parietal pleura, esophagus, stomach, pericardium and diaphragm.

A cough is a symptom of many illnesses and conditions including: asthma, bronchitis, common cold, influenza (flu)smoking, and whooping cough. The cure of cough is useful only if directed at the cause, but patients should be offered indicative relief while awaiting the results of specific therapy.
Cough is the most ordinary respiratory symptom for which patients look for medical attention.

Here is a list of some best Home Remedies for Cough:

Home Remedies for Cough

1) Mix equal parts of ginger juice and honey and have it 2-3 times in a day which is fine for cough

2) Cinnamon is a well recognized herb which is used in cooking, and as addition to tea, apple cider and more. Make a cup of tea and put some cinnamon to it to relief the cough. This is simple and effective Home Remedy for Cough.

3) To decrease the cough, boil oregano in water, filter and drink up.

4) Gargle sage leaves and elder blossom tea with a little almond oil, oil of clove, and honey to reduce the cough and soothe the throat.

5) One good Home Remedy for Cough is the root of the turmeric plant which is helpful in a dry cough. The root should be baked and crushed. This powder should be taken in three gram dosage two times daily, in the morning and evening.

6) Another effective Home Remedy for Cough is a sauce made from raisins. This sauce is made by crushing 100 gm of raisins with water. 100 gm of sugar should be mixed with it and allow the mixture to heat. When the mixture obtains a sauce-like constancy, it should be conserved. Twenty grams should be taken at bedtime every day.

7) Aniseed is another useful remedy for a hard dry cough with complex expectoration. It shatters up the mucus. A tea made from this spice should be taken habitually for treating this state.

8) Put 2 cups of cherries in a pan and add just enough water to it. Add some lemon slices and 2 cups of honey. Boil the mixture until cherries are soft. Eradicate from heat. Take away the lemon slices and the cherry pits from the mixture. Store at a low temperature and take some tablespoons as needed for coughing.

9) A syrup of 1 teaspoon raw onion juice with 1 teaspoonful of honey kept over 3 to 4 hours serves as an excellent cough syrup. This is another superior Home Remedy for Cough.

10) Chewing betel leaf with 3-4 black Tulsi (Krishna Tulsi) leaves, a clove and a small quantity of menthol thrice a day provides relief from severe cough.

11) For dry coughs, start eating apples each day for 2-3 weeks until your cough is cured.

12) For severe cough, mix tulsi juice with garlic juice and honey. A teaspoonful of this mixture taken once in every three hours will treat excessive cough.

13) A teaspoon of honey, a pinch of turmeric powder, chewing cardamom for a while, a stick of clove, all these have proven very beneficial in treating dry cough.

14) A cup of grape juice mixed with a teaspoon of honey is recommended for cough relief.

Dr John Anne is an Ayurvedic doctor having years of experience in the field of Ayurveda and Alternative medicine. Find out more Home Remedies for Cough at http://www.natural-homeremedies.org He has an exclusive website on Home Remedies for various diseases. You can also contribute to the Home remedies by visiting the website

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Five Great Gifts for Breast Cancer Survivors

By Lisa A Mason

If you're looking for a gift for a friend or loved one that has survived breast cancer, you know they've been through a very tough battle and although there will be times that they are ready to celebrate, there will also be times that their energy is running low and they feel physically and emotionally drained. What's the perfect gift to give? Here is a look at five great ideas.

Time to herself

If the breast cancer survivor is a mother of small children, her job has probably been doubly difficult. If you're able to take the kids on a special day out, perhaps the park or the zoo, while mom gets some time to herself, this gift is not only inexpensive, but priceless to her. If it's in your budget, consider giving her a gift certificate to a Spa where she can get a massage and relax her cares away while you keep the kids occupied.

Journal

A beautiful journal can provide a great inspiration to write down feelings - or used as a daily gratitude list that almost always provides a wonderful mood boost during the toughest times. If you're very close to the breast cancer survivor, consider filling in the first pages with pictures or a collage of her very favorite things as a happy reminder.

Bubble bath and candles

The warm water of the bath is a great way to sooth aches and pains and take some time away from the stress of daily life. Aromatherapy products such as candles and scented bubble bath are a wonderful excuse for her to close the door, dim the lights and soak her cares away.

Lotions

Soothing lotion is often very welcomed by a breast cancer survivor with dry skin and itching often a side effect of many treatments that she's had to go through. Shea butter is one of the best as a "skin super-food" that has amazing healing properties; packed with vitamin A and fatty acids. It's one of the best ways to combat excessively dry skin and feels wonderfully luxurious.

Friend time

When she's feeling up to it, consider taking her out for a special day. If she enjoys the outdoors and has enough energy, a short hike in a scenic area breathing fresh air and enjoying nature can often be just what the doctor ordered.
If she loves to shop, a day shopping and letting her pick out her own gift may also be especially appreciated. Adding an afternoon at the salon getting manicures and pedicures together could be the icing on the cake!

After fighting cancer, it means a lot to have a little luxury every day, even if it's just a nice soak at the end of the day or a scented candle and a massage with scented lotion. Fine Gift Soaps has many great options for adding some luxury to your life.

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Learn About Acne Conglobata Treatments

By Paul A Morales

Acne Conglobata is an inflammatory disease that may be manifested with blackheads, pimples, pus, scabs, and blood clots. This may last for months and even years if not treated promptly. Generally, people who are between 18 and 30 begin to show signs and symptoms of acne conglobata but at the early stage, it is really hard to make an accurate diagnosis since it may appear to be just an ordinary blackhead or pimple.

Causes of Acne Conglobata

To be effective in treating acne conglobata, it is very important to identify the cause. This will help to treat conglobata at the causative level rather than just treating the effects. The following are some of the causes of acne conglobata.

Hormonal imbalance - testosterone is one of the identified causes of this disease, thus it affects more men than women. Increased level in testosterone can also increase oil production of the skin. Oil may harden and clog the pores. This will trigger the pathological process of the disease.

Anabolic steroids - people who are using steroids to develop their muscles may develop this disease because it can also increase testosterone level.

Medication - some drugs are identified to cause conglomata.

Other disease processes - diseases that can affect hormones or the skin can trigger the acne.

Knowing these causes may help a person to avoid them and make better decision on how to prevent acne conglomata.

Treatment and Management

The length of treatment and how it is done may differ from one person to another. As this might be the case, the following are some of the most common course of treatment.

Medical intervention - isotretinoin is the most common medication used to treat acne. Because it is successful in treating ordinary pimples, it is also deemed to be an effective drug for acne conglomata. Prednisone as an anti-inflammatory drug is also employed together with dapsone, a drug for leprosy.

Antibiotics - the acne is a direct insult to the first line of the body's defense from infection. To prevent infection from happening, tetracycline and erythromycin is prescribed.

Injection - when nodules develop, triamcinolone can be injected.

Laser therapy - most clinics may have this technology that can help lessening the size of the acne with minimum level of scarring.

Surgery - if aggressive medical treatment and other therapies are not successful, surgery is the last option. Surgery can be done to manually remove the nodule and drain the abscesses.

While most treatment and management may focus on the physical welfare of the patient, it is also important to render emotional support. Acne conglomata can really be very damaging to the general appearance of the person. Throughout the treatment process, the patient must have someone to talk to. This is necessary so his or her feelings can be expressed accordingly.

Acne Conglobata can be physically and mentally debilitating because of the disease process that comes along with it. Examining available acne conglobata pictures will help you gain more understanding on the disease.

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What Is Adrenocortical Carcinoma?

By Paul A Morales

Adrenocortical carcinomas are uncommon malignancies that affect the adrenal cortex (outermost layer of the adrenal glands). These glands are found on top of the kidneys, and are responsible for producing hormones which control some body functions. These hormones include adrenaline, noradrenaline (which control heart rate, blood pressure, etc.), steroids, and some sex hormones (estrogen, testosterone).

Occurrence
Its occurrence is noted most on children younger than five years old, and to adults in their thirties and forties. It is found on both males and females. It is rare, as the chance of getting this type of carcinoma is two out of one million.

Causes
The causes of having this type of carcinoma are unknown, but it may be linked on genetics. People with family members affected with this type have been theorized to have increased risk of getting this type.

Signs and Symptoms
As the tumor develops in the gland, some/all hormones that the gland produces also increase in the bloodstream. This increase can lead to several symptoms that may depend on what hormone levels are affected.

Cortisol: Cortisol is a hormone that is responsible for carbohydrate metabolism, and to the body's response to stress. Its increase can produce symptoms which mimic those of Cushing's disease. These symptoms may include:

Buffalo hump: a hump found almost on the nape area of the body, which is usually made up of fat;

Moon face: a change in the patient's face, which produces puffy cheeks, and makes it rounded, resembling that of a full moon;

Virilization: male sexual characteristics become more prominent in both males and females, which causes increased hair growth in some parts of the body, deepening of the voice, and acne.

Aldosterone: Aldosterone is a hormone responsible for salt (sodium and potassium) and water balance in the body. Increase of this hormone can cause symptoms, such as:
Increased thirst: because of increased sodium in the body, and; muscle cramps and weakness: because of electrolyte imbalance.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of adrenocortical carcinomas will depend on the approach prescribed by the examiner. The physician can use several methods in order to properly diagnose if one has this type of cancer.

Symptom analysis: using the symptoms provided above, the doctor can already suspect that a patient has this type of cancer.

Laboratory tests: using different blood chemistry and hormonal analysis, a physician can see results such as increased blood glucose (because of increased cortisol), and change of hormonal levels from its normal limits.

Radiology: the tumor formed can be visualized through the use of different radiologic examinations, which can include X-ray, CT Scan, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Pathology: the physician can request extraction of a part of the tumor through different methods, and confirm its malignancy by doing a biopsy.

Treatment
The initial and the only treatment of this type of cancer is through removal of the tumor itself, especially when it has already affected some major blood vessels. If surgery is successful, the chances of living for five more years will be increased to fifty to sixty percent. However, not all of the patients are surgical candidates. If the patients will not be able to undergo surgery, some approaches such as radiotherapy, and radiofrequency ablation will be taken. Medications to control the production of cortisol might be given, as most of the symptoms are caused by increased cortisol.

Adrenal carcinoma is a dangerous and possibly fatal type of cancer. However, knowing Adrenal carcinoma and consulting your physician as early as soon as possible can help in early management and treatment of the disease.

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Symptoms and Diseases Related With HIV AIDS

By Alain Lafeuillade

HIV/AIDS is often referred to as a silent epidemic because of its long incubation period. It means the disease may have infected a person for years already without any concrete symptoms. A person who is positive for HIV/AIDS may even infect other persons with this illness if he/she is unaware of his/her own condition.
The infection of HIV can be divided into various phases. However, in most cases, these phases are hard to discern from one another. The health of the infected person is actually dependent on the immune system of the individual which may also dictate the complications that might take place.
These days, HIV/AIDS is considered a chronic disease since an infected person may live for several more years due to the benefits of antiretroviral therapy. While the symptoms of HIV/AIDS are really hard to determine, below are some of the common things that happen to those who are infected by HIV/AIDS:

• Oral thrush
• Recurrent herpes infections
• Fever of unknown origin
• Persistent cough
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss. Those with HIV/AIDS can be observed to lose weight along the way since their immune system has been affected
• Fatigue. Most HIV/AIDS patients experience fatigue also because of the effects on their immune system
• Bacterial skin infections
• Night sweats
• Patients who are more advanced in the disease experience major problems due to opportunistic infections or cancers, such as:
• Cerebral toxoplasmosis
• Pneumocystis pneumonia
• Cytomegalovirus infection of retina or gut
• Tuberculosis
• Disseminated Mycobacterium avium infection
• Lymphoma
• Kaposi's sarcoma which is a rare form of skin cancer
• Dementia

HIV/AIDS can be a very deceiving illness since a patient may remain very healthy for a long time with no symptoms at all although the virus is progressively destroying his immune defenses. This is what makes it hard to diagnose early. There are cases when the patients would be diagnosed when they are almost at the terminal phase making it really difficult to reconstitute, even partially, the immune system. With this, there is an apparent need to raise the awareness of the public about this disease. This disease is such a traitor and may infect other without them knowing it. The information of this disease must be widely spread especially among poor countries where the disease is rampant.
Alain Lafeuillade, MD, PhD
http://www.hiv-eradication.org

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High Heels Cause Back Pain: A Common Problem Seen by Physiotherapist in Singapore

By Michelle Kwong

Wearing high heels has been women’s favorite fashion for past decades. People say heels are bad for the feet and ankle causing aches and pains, may also cause back pain indirectly. But most ladies are ignorant about these pains problems. What’s more important? Looking good? Or Feeling good? So let us educate you on real scientific proven problems about wearing high heels and its harm on your body structures.



The high heel may vary in height from 2.5 cms to 25 cms or more and a surface area contact with the ground of less than 1 cm. Now imagine lady weight 50 kgs on a circle with a diameter of 1 cm. High heels slant the foot forwards and down thus shortening the Achilles tendon. Also your whole body weight is transferred to forward on the ball of the foot thus causing damage to the underlying soft tissues that support the foot. This affects the normal functionality of the foot and biomechanics of walking.



A recent study has found a third of ladies wearing heels suffered from injuries and pain. Very commonly seen conditions by physiotherapists in Singapore Physio Clinic are hammer toes, bunions, Morton’s neuroma, plantar fasciitis, heel pain, Achilles tendinitis, calf tightness, ankle sprains, foot arch pain, knee pain, early osteoarthritis, metatarsalgia.



It is not just the foot that gets affected by high heels but also the back.

The back goes into excessive arching, pressure on the vertebrae posteriorly and also resulting in excessive work of the back muscles. The muscles at the back of lower leg (calf) working hard to adjust to angle of high heels causing calf tightness and transmitting up to muscles at back of thigh (hamstring) to be tight as well. Over long period, it may also cause poor posture and weak core muscles strength resulting in backaches and pain.



Heels may also put pressure on the nerves causing sciatica, a back pain condition where nerves become trapped, trigger pain and numbness to leg and feet.



For worst cases, high heels cause reduce in balance and instability resulting in falls risk, twisting injuries of ankle, tearing ligaments or even fractures breaking your bone.



Can I still wear heels and avoid from all these potential pain problems?

Yes, if you can:

1) Maintain good posture in your heels or without heels

2) Enough time to stretch muscles which may be tight

3) Have strong muscles on your back, legs, calf.

4) No existing pain or discomfort. Fully recovered from any injuries



Wearing heels may initially start off with mild discomfort, but over time may cause more severe pain. Most people ignore these, unknowingly problem becomes worse. It is important to seek treatment from a physiotherapist in Singapore as soon possible to prevent further tissue damage. Also, check with a physiotherapist regarding your foot type if suitable for heels. If you want to know if you can wear heels safely, book an appointment with Physioclinic.



Don’t let a few added inches of heel, add on to your pain problems!



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Everything You Want to Know About Anti Aging Vitamins

By Efren Evans

Anti aging products are very well known these days as people have gained awareness about the current trends pursued around the world. Moreover, they are famous as they make your skin clean, fresh and younger. You just have to apply it according to the instructions written on the packet and within few days you would notice the change in your skin. It is a lotion which is called the healthy diet for aging skin. It is made up of coconut tree, natural vitamins and minerals that make your skin fresh and glowing. It is really a wonderful product which is used by people belonging to old ages. Anti aging vitamins are full with all natural compositions and it is made up of latest techniques.



Pure anti aging lotion is one of the healthiest items of the brand as they make your skin beautiful if you use it for few days. The unique feature of this product is that it is made up of natural ingredients and there are numerous brands that make you confused that which product to select. Thus, it is a daunting task to select the lotion from such a huge collection of brands. It consists of coconut and butter extracts and antioxidant and these both help to protect the tissues of the skin which protects the elasticity of the skin. It helps to slow down the aging process of the skin thus it serves as an anti aging lotion which is used by many of the aged people.



Anti aging vitamins are worthy of buying, but firstly you should purchase the small pack of it and apply it on your skin so that you can know whether it is suitable for your skin type or not. Moreover, you need to make the purchases from reliable stores as there are numerous stores carrying fake products.



Anti aging products require you to gain complete information regarding this product and for this you can conduct physical survey of shops or you can conduct online research from home. These creams are totally reliable and you can buy it easily from home, just get some connects and make the purchase. You can visit several websites for assisting yourself with home delivery facility of these products. Thus, it is a new innovation which not only protects your skin against wrinkles, but in fact makes it soft and charming. Pure lotions of anti aging products are widely used for blood circulation. For instance, if you get massage of it, and moreover it would serve you as a moisturizer best suited for all skin types.



This brand provides you lotions for men and women. Additionally, these products are found in many forms. You can have anti aging lotions, creams, vitamins, supplements, capsules and different types of products. You can even find foundations of aging skin. Thus a complete range of anti aging skin treatment can be obtained in order to tighten up the skin. You can choose the one that best suits your needs and preferences.



Anti aging vitamin's main ingredient is the vitamin C. It is the vitamin which helps in repairing the skin. Getting the correct amount and level of vitamin C for your skin is the most essential act. And it is not an easy task. Thus, if you take these anti aging products containing vitamins it would be easy for you to take the exact and accurate quantity of the vitamin while applying on the skin. Anti aging supplements intake is the obvious solution of repairing the skin in few days. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant which shields the skin against radicals.



About the Author: Anti aging vitamins are truly important when it comes to fighting the aging process. They are an easy source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that help prevent cell damage and revitalize the body by boosting metabolism and cell growth.
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How to Handle Your Headache

By Mark Shropshire

Headaches can be a real pain in the neck. They are an almost universal complaint with 90% of Americans saying they’ve experienced a least one bout of head pain in their past. But what if the headaches keep coming back or never really go away? Approximately 1 in every 6 individuals or 45 million people in the United States suffer from chronic headaches. Also known as “cephalgia,” headaches cost billions of dollars in treatment expense and lost worker productivity every year. Headache symptoms which persist and worsen call for a visit to your primary care physician to begin the process of diagnosis and treatment.



There are a number of different ways to classify headaches. They can be referred to as either secondary or primary. Secondary headaches occur as a result of some other condition such as a stroke, infection, brain tumor or head injury. Primary headaches, on the other hand, occur when the headache problem is the disorder. These can be further categorized as one of three main types: vascular, muscle tension and cervicogenic.



The most common type of vascular headache is migraine. Migraine headaches are usually characterized by throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head with a combination of nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and/or noise. About 15% of migraine sufferers experience an aura such as vision changes or disruption in taste, smell or touch as a precursor to an attack. While circulatory changes occur during a migraine, the cause is actually thought to be chemically mediated and neurologic in nature. According to nurse practitioner Penny Bernards, a headache specialist at the Neuroscience Group of Northeast Wisconsin, about 40% of migraines affect both sides of the head. Almost three times as many women as men are afflicted by migraines and 60% of the time there is also complaints of neck pain. Being alert to physical or environmental triggers such as certain foods, hormonal patterns and stress will help develop individualized treatment strategies and assist in determining if and what type of medication should be prescribed in your case.



Tension headaches are typified by a constricting sensation or “vice-like” ache felt in the head, neck and jaw musculature. Contributing factors may include anxiety, fatigue or unresolved anger. Caffeine and nicotine intake also may play a role. Tension headaches have been correlated with myofascial pain dysfunction in which one frequently experiences pain in the temples and in front of one or both ears which tends to worsen with chewing, yawning or talking. Mouth opening range of motion may be limited or out of balance. Treatment is aimed at identifying and extinguishing muscle guarding and faulty movement patterns. Inform your dentist or oral surgeon if you find yourself grinding and clenching your teeth. Massage, yoga and physical therapy may help with relaxation training.



Cervicogenic headaches (CGH) originate in the neck and involve the anatomical structures innervated by C1 to C3, the top three neck vertebrae. The International Headache Society has established criteria for diagnosing CGH: Pain is typically located at the base of the head and may project to the forehead, orbital (eye) region, temples, vertex (top of the head) and ears. These headaches are precipitated and aggravated by neck movements or sustained neck postures. Painful limitation or asymmetry in upper cervical motion along with changes in the neck muscle contour, texture, tone or response to stretching is commonly seen. 50% of CGH are related to trauma and may be accompanied by dizziness or difficulty swallowing. A skilled manual physical therapist is trained to find and treat movement restrictions associated with cervicogenic headaches. Studies have shown that manipulative therapy and exercise can reduce the symptoms of CGH and these positive effects are maintained over time.



Thankfully less than 5% of all headaches are considered potentially life threatening. The National Headache Foundation (www.headaches.org) does advise you to consult your healthcare provider if your headache is sudden and severe, occurs with a fever or includes significant neck stiffness with uncontrollable vomiting. If you are over 50 years of age, your headache occurs after trauma or includes bouts of confusion or a loss of consciousness; prompt medical evaluation is strongly encouraged. Any headache that is accompanied by numbness, weakness or vision loss should be looked into. In general, any headache which clearly interferes with your ability to function normally at work, rest or play warrants further examination.



About the Author: Mark Shropshire
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Positives And Negatives Of Cosmetic Surgery

By K. Pollow

Cosmetic surgery is becoming increasingly popular these days among men and women. Some people decide to get surgical treatments to minimize or enhance certain parts of their bodies, whether it is their stomachs or noses. Plastic surgeons can alter almost any physical feature, whether it’s a facial feature or the shape of your body. There is no doubt that cosmetic surgery has its positives, but it does not mean it comes without any negatives. Here are some of the positives and negatives of cosmetics surgery.



Improved Appearance



The most obvious benefit of plastic surgery is an improved appearance. Whether you decide to enlarge the size of your breasts or decrease the size of your nose, plastic surgery can certainly enhance your appearance. If you look better, you are likely to have more self-confidence. For example, if you get fat removed from your stomach with liposuction, you may feel more confident to wear more form-fitting clothes in public.



Improved Health



Cosmetic surgery can sometimes improve your health. Women with very large breasts can reduce their back pain dramatically by getting a breast reduction surgery. People who get nose jobs can reduce their sinus infections. Some insurance companies are even willing to cover the cost plastic surgery if it is for medical reasons.



Expectations



Plastic surgery does not always produce the kind of results you want. For example, if you decide to enlarge your breasts too much, it can look very unnatural on your figure. That is why it is important to have realistic expectations before you go under the knife. Do not expect plastic surgery to make you look like a movie star or solve your dating issues. Talk to a plastic surgeon before your surgery, so you can get a more realistic idea of what the results will be like.



Complications



Whenever you go under the knife, you put yourself at risk of complications. The pain afterwards may be more than you expected or the recovery time can prevent you from doing your normal activities. More serious complications include infections, bloods cots and drop in blood pressure.



Cost



Plastic surgery is not cheap. Most plastic surgery procedures will cost you well over $1,000. Most insurance companies will not cover the cost of plastic surgery, unless it is medical related.



It is also possible to lose money if the recovery time prevents you from going back to work right away. It is a good idea to save up as much money as you can for the plastic surgery you desire. The rest can be covered through a loan or credit card.



It is important to weigh both the positives and negatives of plastic surgery before you decide to go under the knife. Talk to several plastic surgeons beforehand, and pick one that you feel most comfortable with. Discuss all of your concerns with your plastic surgeon, and do not be hesitant to ask him any questions about the procedure. Plastic surgeons are there to assist you and want to make sure that you get the best results possible.



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Do You Have Rashes Or A Burning Sensation Under Your Skin That Will Not Go Away

By William Piker

Do you have rashes or non – healing sores on your skin?



Do you have continual itching or a burning sensation under your skin as if something was moving there?



Does it feel as if there are parasite , ,mites or insects just under your skin?



Have you begun to feel tired and perhaps are suffering at work, never ever feeling that you are able to concentrate?



Does your doctor ignore your repeated complaints and indeed think that you are crazy?



Indeed has your doctor told you that you test positive for a tick borne disease called Lyme disease even though you really do not think that you have Lyme Disease or since you live in a major city away from wooded areas it is highly unlikely that you ever encountered the Lyme Disease spreading ticks.



Do you seem to think that there are fibers of sorts growing under your skin?



These are all signs of Morgellon’s Disease.



Morgellons disease is a real disease to many that the medical community is just beginning to recognize.



Even if you doctor is a recent new graduate he or she may have not been taught about this tragic disease or worse told that it is non-existent.



People have even committed suicide as a result of Morgellons.



Fear not. Knowledge and understanding regarding Morgellons Disease is growing every day. Even the prestgious Center for Disease Control in Atlanta )the CDC) is examining Morgellons Disease.



First of all be very carefull if your doctor has told you that you are nuts and has told you that you have any of the following:



- lice

- eczema espeically being blamed on stress

- neurodermatitis that is simple eczema which has been made worse by you scratching it

- tinea which is a very bad fungal infection of the hair , skin or nails

- folloculitis which is an infection of the hair roots

- cellulitis – a skin infection

- seborrhea

- impetigo – a rash caused by a bacterial infection

- obsessive or compulsive skin scratching

- and even drug side effects. This can be blamed on the use of drugs , overuse ,stopping taking drugs and even drug abuse of perscription or non presecritpion and illegal drugs.

- Scabies - an infestation of the skin with the microscopic mite.



Actually scabies is the closest thing to Morgellons if anything is.



It is amazing that you can be blamed for causing the disease or even thought of as a nutcase even when you are labelled as having the very similar disease “Scabies”



Well after all your trouble what can be done.



Believe it or not the first major hurdle is to convince anyone that Morgellons Disease is an actual disease like diabetes or typhus and indeed may be a spreadable disease.



This is the first major step in your eventual freedom from chronic troubling Morgellons Disease.



About the Author: Margaret Mathews
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