Natural Prostate Health

Men like women have fears of cancer and the reason why prostate health is taking centre stage is that more and more people are becoming increasing aware that it is a fact. Perhaps there has always been a belief that women are having the health problem issues, with the likes of breast cancer and cervix cancer becoming and almost norm.

However the male ego has had to take a blasting and even today most men seem t be in denial that male prostate health is important. Some are so ignorant or desperate that they believe that prostate cancer is just a myth made up to make men look weak. The truth of the matter is we are all human beings and if you do not learn to accept that then it will be hard. The ignorant is bliss way of thinking has made it even harder for men to confront prostate cancer when they were diagnosed.

Disposable Hearing Aids are the Right Answer for a Lot of People

One of the reasons many people are hesitant to seek help with their hearing is confusion over how to find the right kind of hearing aid and the bother of learning to use it. One solution that has helped many who really do not need an elaborate hearing solution is to go with a disposable unit that is inexpensive, easy to get and easy to replace.

To know what kind of disposable unit you will need for your hearing, you will still need a prescription and a hearing test so the extent and cause of your hearing loss can be determined. This is always a good idea because if the cause of your hearing loss is something serious, you want to know about that. But since the majority of hearing loss is minor and routine results of aging, the disposable route is a good one for you once you have determined how much help you need.

Learn To Dispel Common Myths Surrounding Arthritis

Though most people think of arthritis as being old person's disease it is not always the case. People in their early years too can become affected by this condition; what's more, arthritis refers to more than one hundred different types of medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system - though, it mainly affects the joints. These different forms can do harm to the muscles, joints and in fact, to the entire body including a person's heart, kidneys and lungs.

Different Types

At present, more than one hundred and twenty-five different arthritis types have been identified and been defined. Among these different types are some common forms of this condition including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, juvenile arthritis and gout as well as scleroderma and fibromyalgia.

SEABATHER'S ERUPTION

Some authors feel that this is a variant of swimmer's itch and is also caused by schistosome larvae. There is some evidence supporting this claim, but several differences between the two are often noted. Seabather's eruption usually occurs in salt water, primarily along the coast of Florida and the Gulf states. A rash appears on areas that are covered by the bathing suit, while swimmer's itch affects exposed skin. Seabather's eruption begins a few hours after bathing with itchy red bumps or wheals that closely resemble insect bites. Small blisters do not appear on the bumps, as are sometimes seen in swimmer's itch. There may be chills and a low-grade fever for a day or so.

SEA URCHINS Stings

Sea urchins are immobile creatures that attach to the bottom, underwater pilings, rocks, and other objects. Covered with brittle, hard, calcareous spines, sea urchins can produce several injuries.

A few species of urchins have long, hollow spines that contain venom. These can easily break off in the skin. Wounds from these spines produce immediate, burning pain, followed by redness, swelling, and aching. The pain is not greatly out of proportion to that which might be expected from a similar mechanical injury.

Some tropical urchins have delicate pincer-like, seizing organs called pedicellariae. These are scattered among the spines and some are venomous. Pedicellariae wounds produce immediate, severe, radiating pain, which may be followed by numbness, weakness, fainting, and paralysis. Deaths have occurred.

SCORPION FISH (Scorpaena)

Scorpionfish vary considerably in size, shape and color, but all have some seventeen or eighteen venomous spines among their fins; most are dorsal in location.

Scorpionfish dwell at the bottom of shallow waters, in crevices or seaweed, or beneath debris. They are scattered geographically: one species, the California Sculpin (Scorpaena guttata), is found along the coast from central California to the gulf of California. Similar species are found on the east coast from New England southward.

There are several hundred stings per year due to the California sculpin or related species. Most victims are fishermen who are stung while trying to remove fish from their hooks. Stings usually occur when the fish is handled or stepped on, but some fish may be more active and lunge or butt if approached. There is imme-diate shooting or throbbing .pain following the injury which may involve the entire hand within ten minutes and sometimes the arm and armpit as well. The affected area rapidly becomes pale, then dark blue, then swollen, red and firm. Severe pain lasts three to eight hours, while swelling and tenderness may persist for days. The effects of the sting are generally mild, though vomiting, weakness, headache, fainting and shock can occur. Pain may be excruciating with severe stings.

DO'S AND DON'TS for Frostbite

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1. Wear adequate clothing. Protect the hands, feet, and face. Cotton socks with wool or synthetic socks over them offer the best protec-tion. Boots should be high enough to protect the ankles. waterproof or water repellant boots are preferred. Felt inserts help keep the feet dry. The vapor barrier boot provides the most protection. Mittens are much better than gloves. Nylon mittens and gloves do poorly; wool is much better. Stocking caps and/or a parka with a fur-lined hood protect the ears and face. Thick ointments such as petrolatum (Vaseline R) or lanolin will protect the face from milder degrees of cold.

Planning for Your Hair Transplant Surgery

It takes courage to take the first steps in going through with hair transplant surgery. Planning for the procedure is necessary before you even make the final decision to have it done. Once that step is completed, you will be ready to start the preparations for your surgery.

Before you are approved for a hair transplant procedure, the doctor will have to sign off on you. You must be deemed appropriate for the surgery. It may seem that everyone would be approved, but there are several reasons why you may not be.

The doctor will explore both the hair loss you have suffered, and the hair growth you still have. This is very important, because knowing where the donor hair for the hair transplant will come from is imperative.