Category Archives: Health
Using Condoms to Prevent Disease What You Should Know
According to information put out by the Journal of the American Medical Association, latex condoms offer good protection against the following sexually transmitted diseases:
The Benefits of Physical Activity
Physical activity, along with good nutrition and medication, is key in the management of type 2 diabetes and is important for good diabetes control.
Prevention of Lyme Disease
In 1998, a vaccine was introduced that reduces the risk of developing Lyme disease in the event the person is bitten by an infected tick. However, the vaccine is not recommended for the elderly or children.
Workplace Stress Can Nullify the Benefits of Workplace Activity
If your club is a corporate fitness center or has a segment of members with physically active jobs, a new study may have important ramifications for your members. The study (authored by James H. Dwyer, professor at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Cheryl K. Nordstrom, Kathleen M. … Continue reading
Paddler Has Shoulder Pain. Part 2
Although MRI is very useful, it is most helpful when combined with a thorough physical examination of the shoulder. Some MRI units have a stronger magnet and better software, making those scans more reliable than others.
Paddler Has Shoulder Pain. Part 1
Q.I read your article Recovery from Rotator Cuff Repair, and I have a couple of related questions. I am a 31-year-old woman who has made paddling a way of life for seven years. I stopped for two years to see if this would reduce the ache and burning in my shoulder, then returned only to … Continue reading
Injection Therapy
With injection therapy, the patient injects a drug into the side of the penis near the base, which is composed of spongy tissue and fills with blood during an erection. The most commonly used drugs are alprostadil and (prostaglandin E1), which are sold under the brand names Caverjet or Edex. The injection is made with … Continue reading
An Overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a five-component healing modality, explains Stuart Watts, O.M.D., L.Ac., in the August 2000 issue of Alternative & Complementary Therapies. This ancient system involves acupuncture, herbs, bodywork, nutrition and exercise and is bound together through the communication a practitioner has with the patient.
Heartburn and Cancer
Studies show that people who have chronic heartburn are more likely to develop a deadly cancer of the esophagus. Why? Heartburn occurs when the stomach acid “refluxes” or splashes back into the esophagus. Research suggests that acid irritates the esophagus and may lead to precancerous changes that can progress to cancer.
Buy tramadol
As the generic form of trademarked Ultram, Tramadol is an analgesic for pain ranging from moderate to intense. While tramadol is only available through prescription, it isn’t classed as a scheduled drug.