Archive for September, 2011

Muscle atrophy or muscle wasting can be explained as loss or weakening of the muscle tissues. This condition results in significant decrease of muscle strength; the affected individual might also find it hard to move his muscles. In this article, we have discussed about the diseases that often cause muscle wasting. Polymyositis: This condition is basically a connective tissue disorder marked by weakness and inflammation in the patient’s skeletal muscles. According to medical science, polymyositis falls under a category of diseases known as inflammatory myopathies. The signs of polymyositis usually appear slowly; the most common one among them is muscle wasting; however, the patient might also develop other symptoms like breathing difficulty, fatigue, pain and tenderness in the muscles  [...]

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder marked by signs like swelling of legs and arms of the patient, weight gain and fluid retention. In this article, we have discussed the dietary changes a patient with nephrotic syndrome must incorporate in his life. The first thing that a person with nephrotic syndrome must do is decreasing his salt intake. This will help him to reduce the arm and leg swelling caused by the disease. By reducing the quantity of salt present in the bloodstream, you will stop the fluid from traveling to the tissues and thus the swelling will be improved significantly. According to medical experts, an individual with nephrotic syndrome must not consume more than 3 g of sodium in a day. He should also avoid processed foods like potato chips and ready-to-make soups as they  [...]

Decongestants are the most used medications for treating sinus and nasal congestions triggered by allergies. However, most OTC and prescription decongestants leave side effect. Opting for natural decongestants will protect you from those side effects. Below we have discussed about the two most common natural decongestants. Neti pot therapy: This procedure involves use of salt water for irrigating the sinuses. This procedure was first invented in India and is in practice in India and many other Asian countries for several centuries. Even according to many experts of alternative medicine of this era, this is the most effective way of getting rid of nasal congestion. Let us now know the steps involved in the procedure: Take a neti pot and clean it carefully using warm water. Prepare the  [...]

People, who get exposed to asbestos frequently, either through accidental contacts or because of the fact that they have been a part of the asbestos industry, are more likely to develop cancer than the ones who have no exposure to asbestos. American Cancer Society has stated that the risk is the most for individuals who have worked at an asbestos industry for several years. Earlier asbestos was used widely as the primary ingredient for inducing insulation. Use of asbestos for manufacturing sidings, roofing shingles, floor tiles, cement and automobile breaks used to be a common phenomenon. Fibers of asbestos get released in the air as fine dust particles when the asbestos products are manufactured. These asbestos particles are inhaled by people staying exposed to asbestos and reach their  [...]