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Acupuncture for Weight Loss

It needs to be said. Nowadays, the world is full of overweight people and the reason for this is the fatty unhealthy foods, sedentary lifestyle and stressed –wracked lives people are living each day. To offset excess weight and obesity, a daily exercise program and a healthy diet are the … Continue reading

Tinnitus Risk Factors

Are there individuals who have a higher likelihood for developing tinnitus than others? The quick answer to that question is yes; however, there are also cases where even low risk individuals have developed tinnitus. This article will talk about certain risks you may encounter each day that may cause you … Continue reading

Sore Throat Risk Factors

Some factors that make certain people at higher risk to sore throat include:

  • Allergies – Hay fever, seasonal allergies, animal dander, molds dust, etc.
  • Poor immune function – You are at a higher chance to develop sore throat if you eat a poor quality diet, or suffer from fatigue, stress,
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Psoriasis Tests and Diagnosis

Most of the time your doctor can easily diagnose your psoriasis based on the history of your skin condition and the unique appearance of this disease. Sometimes, however, if the doctor may not seem a hundred percent sure, he may decide to perform special tests to know exactly what you … Continue reading

Symptoms of Pneumonia

The symptoms of pneumonia often will depend on its cause. All types of pneumonia will nevertheless show common symptoms like chest pain, fever and cough.  Pneumonia caused by viruses account for more than a half of all pneumonia cases and is termed viral pneumonia.

The symptoms of viral pneumonia include:… Continue reading

Psoriasis Symptoms

The main symptoms of psoriasis are skin with red, raised spots superimposed with silvery loose scales generally developing in the elbows or knees.

Psoriasis has many types and each type has symptoms that can differ in seriousness and can manifest in a wide range of combinations.  The main symptoms of … Continue reading

Tremors Symptoms

Essential tremors – Shaking symptoms that occur in the legs, larynx (voice box), tongue, lips, jaw, head and arms. Factors that exacerbate the symptoms include:

Certain prescription drugs
Caffeine
Strenuous activity
Anger
Anxiety
Stress

Parkinsonian tremor – Parkinsonian tremor symptoms include a resting tremor, which is seen as a kind … Continue reading

Tonsillitis Preparing for Your Appointment

You may need to bring your child to your family doctor or to a pediatrician if you begin to notice him/her suffering from symptoms like difficulty swallowing, sore throat or other symptoms that can be signs of tonsillitis. For more specialized care, you may be referred to an ear, nose … Continue reading

Itching – Tests and Diagnosis

Some of the tests and examinations for diagnosing the cause of your itching skin can include:

Skin Examination

The physician carefully examines your skin to look for any skin disorders that might reveal signs of pemphigus, scabies, eczema, herpetiformis, dermatitis or hives.

Physical Examination

Your doctor will observe you for … Continue reading

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms

The list of IBS symptoms are often termed Rome III criteria by doctors to identify IBS symptoms from similar symptoms caused by other problems of the intestine. Interestingly, some people exhibiting symptoms outside of the Rome III criteria may still have IBS. People can be diagnosed with IBS if they … Continue reading