Appendicitis – An Introduction Not many are actually aware of the fact that what appendicitis in reality is. It is basically the inflammation of the vermiform appendix which is a 3.5 inch long tissue extending from the large intestine. It is a pouch like tissue mass in the shape of a finger projecting out from the lower right side of the abdomen. When it gets inflamed it is filled with pus. Though the appendix has no apparent known usage in the human body but its swelling can be life threatening if left untreated. It can burst emitting poisonous fluids which can lead to peritonitis, a swelling of abdominal cavity lining [...]
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Appendicitis – Causes, Symptoms, Location, Treatment, Surgery & Recovery
by on 29. Aug, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Armpit Odor – Causes, Treatment and Remedies
by on 13. Aug, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
You walk into a packed train at the end of a busy working day, and tried to raise your arms for grabbing that rod above for support. Soon you see that people nearby are giving frowns at you with their nose twitched up. Well, you know it; it is your age old problem which you dread like anything. It is the smelly armpit odor which is irritating not only for you but for others as well. Generally it has been seen that the onset of smelly armpits is at the time a child hits puberty. It is irrespective of the gender and is found to be present in men as [...]
Acupuncture is an alternative for women with hot flashes
by on 04. Jan, 2010 in Health News
Acupuncture has been studied for its benefits for women who are postmenopausal. A new study shows acupuncture can also help women being treated for breast cancer who take hormones that cause frequent and sometimes sleep interrupting hot flashes. Acupuncture may be a better alternative for women with hot flashes from menopause, or because of breast cancer treatment. Acupuncture for hot flashes has been found to be as effective as drug therapy, without the side effects in both cases. Hormone therapy during menopause increases breast cancer risk, limiting options for women. Studies regarding black cohosh and red clover failed to prove benefit for hot flashes, making acupuncture an alternative remedy for [...]
Women say skinny jeans more satisfying than sex in online poll
by on 31. Dec, 2009 in Health News
For 2200 British women polled, fitting into skinny jeans was revealed as more satisfying than sex. The women admitted they kept old jeans that were too small as part of a fantasy to slim down and fit back into their skinny jeans. In some cases, the women confessed their jeans lasted longer than their relationships. The study was done by Special K – the cereal that promises a slimmer physique if you just eat their product to cut calories. For women, fitting into a pair of old jeans produced a sense of euphoria that for some topped having sex. In the study, 29.1 percent of women said fitting into a [...]
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