Chronic Pain
12 May 2005
Dysmenorrhoea (period pain; menstrual cramps)
Dysmenorrhoea is commonly known as period pain. It affects women before or during their menstrual period. Like endometriosis, the cause is unknown.
Blood
15 Apr 2005
Health Benefits of Quitting Smoking
WHO estimates that about 5 million people around the world die from smoking every year. With the extensive knowledge we possess regarding the detrimental health effects…
Cancer
15 Apr 2005
Preventing Cancer: Ultraviolet Radiation
UV radiation from the sun and solaria (tanning beds) causes skin cancer. Limiting exposure to UV light is the best way to prevent skin cancer.
Cancer
15 Apr 2005
Nutrition and Cancer
The nutritional needs of a cancer patient depend on several factors, including the stage (treatment, recovery and living after recovery), symptoms, type and frequency of…
Cancer
15 Apr 2005
Preventing Cancer – Physical Exercise
The benefits of physical exercise include a overall healthier body, as well as preventing the development of cancer and other serious diseases.
Cancer
15 Apr 2005
Preventing Cancer: Alcohol
Alcohol and Cancer Information: Alcohol consumption and cancer. Prevention of cancer caused by alcohol consumption. Alcohol abuse and its side effeccts, including the incresed risk…
Cancer
13 Apr 2005
Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)
Non small cell lung cancer includes squamous cell carcinoma, adenocarcinoma and large cell carcinoma of the lung. They arise in bronchial tissues.
Chronic Pain
11 Apr 2005
Diabetic neuropathy
Diabetic neuropathy refers to nerve pain and damage caused by diabetes. It causes muscle weakness, erectile dysfunction, incontinence and constipation.
Blood
07 Apr 2005
Pain
Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience common to many different conditions. If you visit your health practitioner complaining of pain, they will ask…
