A Wisdom Archive on Health Problems

In December 2005, Sharon spent two days in the hospital following reports of a minor stroke, specifically a relatively unusual type of stroke called a paradoxical embolism, in which a clot from the venous circulation crosses over into the arterial circulation through a hole between the right and left atrium called a patent foramen ovale or an atrial septal defect and goes to the brain, causing a transient speech and motor disturbance. He was to have had the small hole in his heart repaired by a cardiac catheterization procedure in January 5. ...

Read more here: » Ariel Sharon: Encyclopedia II - Ariel Sharon - Health problems

If blood sugar levels drop too low, a potentially fatal condition called hypoglycemia develops. Symptoms may include lethargy, impaired mental functioning, irritability, and loss of consciousness. If levels remain too high, appetite is suppressed over the short term. Long-term hyperglycemia causes many of the long-term health problems associated with diabetes, including eye, kidney, and nerve damage. ...

Read more here: » Blood sugar: Encyclopedia II - Blood sugar - Direct health effects of blood sugar problems

Animal Care: Intuitive readings communicating with animals to diagnose and treat health problems and solve behavioral difficulties.

 
(See also: Animal Care, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul )

Domestic rabbit - Vaccinations Against Calici Virus and Myxomytosis. Calici virus and Myxomytosis are the biggest threat to the health of well-cared for pet rabbits. These can be prevented by annual vaccinations. Rabbit owners in Australia cannot get their rabbit vaccinated against myxomytosis due to its use in controlling wild rabbit numbers (it may escape if a vaccinated pet rabbit is released). Rabbits caged outdoors are especially vulnerable due to their being exposed to more vectors carrying the diseases, especially mosquitoes. In wild populations fleas also carry myxomytosis. ...

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Light therapy:
many health disorders are traced to problems with circadian rhythm, the body's inner clock, and how it governs the timing of sleep, hormone production, body temperature, and other biological functions. Disturbances in circadian rhythm can lead to health problems such as depression and sleep disorders. Natural sunlight and various forms of light therapy can help reestablish the body's natural rhythm and are becoming an integral treatment for many health-related conditions.

 
(See also: Light therapy, Alternative Medicine, Body Mind and Soul )

Osteopathy: This form of medicine works with the musculoskeletal system to treat joint problems, chronic pain, menstrual problems, arthritis and many other conditions. Doctors use joint manipulation and physical therapy to stimulate the body’s healing capabilities.

 
(See also: Osteopathy, Alternative Health, Body Mind and Soul )

Worry causes fear, anxiety, tension and stress. These emotions deplete energy and weaken the immune system. Worriers become sick and this is manifested in poor health, because of all the problems that are eating into their vitals.
 
And worry is certainly not the same as constructive thinking; if it were, we would have found solutions to most of our problems.

 
(See also: Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul )

Read more here: » Love and Happiness: Don't Be a Worrier; Savour Your Life

According to Jain tradition, among the 12 types of penances, the first four - anshan (fasting), unodari (eating less), vritti-sankshepa (selective eating) and rasa-parityaga (taste-selection) - are particularly good for health.
 
Fasting is more than mere abstinence from food. US scientist Selton says: "Food intake leads to accumulation of toxicants in the body which adversely affect health". Fasting is one way of getting rid of toxic substances from the body since it provides rest to the digestive system. A faulty digestive system can have a negative effect on the functioning of the respiratory system, leading to breathing problems.

 
(See also: Paryushan Parva, Indian Festivals, Spiritual Guidance, God and Religion, Peace on Earth, Peace of Mind, Love and Happiness, Life and Beyond, Body Mind and Soul )

Read more here: » Paryushan Parva: Festival of Fasting - Paryushan Parva  

Treatment may refer to: Treatment - Health. Therapy - the act of remediation of a health problem. Treatment - Arts. Film treatment - a prose telling of a story intended to be turned into a screenplay. Treatment - Science. Ecology - a subset of an experimental design where variables are manipulated by the experimenter water treatment sewage treatment surface ... Including:

• Treatment - Health
• Treatment - Arts
• Treatment - Science
• Treatment - Apparel
• Treatment - Other

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