SCIATICA

  SCIATICA Throbbing or shooting pain that radiates down one leg or both legs is the hallmark of sciatica. The sciatic nerves, which begin at the base of the spinal cord and end in the feet, are the largest nerves in the body. Pressure on a disk in the lower back or a ruptured disk can produce sciatica, which is sometimes accompanied by numbness and weakness. Other causes include osteoarthritis and tumors. ORTHODOX MEDICINE: Painkillers,...

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OSTEOPOROSIS

OSTEOPOROSIS The onset of menopause hastens the normal bone thinning process of aging because the ovaries stop producing the female hormone estrogen, which helps to retain bone mass. Bone brittleness and weakness make you especially prone to fractures of the spine, hip, wrist, and other bones. Underweight Caucasian women over 50 who smoke and exercise seldom or not at all face the greatest risk of developing osteoporosis. If you have a diet...

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ARTHRITIS

  ARTHRITIS An umbrella term for more than 100 joint disorders, arthritis is generally an inflammation of one or more joints. It van affect virtually any joint, and symptoms range from mild aches and stiffness to severe pain and crippling deformity.  Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is the most common arthritic disorder.  Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most debilitating forms of the disease. It...

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PSORIASIS

PSORIASIS A skin disorder recognized by its dry, silver, scaly patches, psoriasis involves the rapidly accelerated growth of new skin layers at a rate too fast for old skin to be shed. The scalp, hands, armpits, elbows, knees, lower back, buttocks, and other areas may be affected. The genetic tendency may exist for psoriasis, which often appears initially in early adulthood and tends to recur. In general, it produces little physical discomfort...

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ATHLETE'S FOOT

ATHLETE'S FOOT ' A minor but uncomfortable skin condition, athlete's foot is usually caused by a fungal infection. Cracked peeling skin between the toes and over the sole, especially the instep, is common. The skin itches and feels sore. Blisters may develo...

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ALLERGIES

ALLERGIES  Exaggerated immune reactions to common substances that are swallowed, injected, or inhaled, or that touch the skin or the eyes, allergies can make an otherwise healthy person feel miserable. The most common environmental allergens are grass and tree pollens, mold spores, dust mites and animal dander. Eating certain foods and food additives, and being stung by insects can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive people. Children...

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WOUND

WOUND HEALING The longer a wound has been in existence, the longer it will take to 32 heal. In other words, wounds  existing for a relatively short period of time (say around 2 months or less) have a greater chance of a successful outcome than those with a longer history. In addition to wound size and depth, which would be expected to affect the rate of healing, wound shape also plays an important role. Linear wounds are generally the...

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