What Is Asthma?

500 Summary: 20 million people in the United Stated have asthma, a chronic respiratory disease that makes it impossible for them to take breathing for granted. Our lungs are filled with hollow tube like passages that resemble the branches on a tree. These passages gradually become smaller and smaller ending in tiny pockets where oxygen…

What Is Asbestos?

This article was originally written by Jeff Lakie Click here for a complete directory of pet friendly hotels _3119.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:11 category:health article: Asbestos is a naturally-occurring substance that is mined from the ground and woven into fibrous material. Asbestos, by its very nature, it heat resistant and it does not conduct heat very well,…

What Is Anxiety And How To Treat It

743 Summary: There are several subgroups of Anxiety Disorders, with different causes and treatement. Anxiety disorders are a serious social and financial concern to American business, since they cost the country more than $42 billion a year in healthcare costs and lost productivity, according to “The Economic Burden of Anxiety Disorders,” a study published in…

What Is An Ultrasound?

675 Summary: Ultrasound can detect fluid, cysts, tumors or abscess in the abdomen or liver. After the ultrasound, the gel is easily wiped off. The technical term for ultrasound testing and recording is “sonography.” Ultrasound testing is painless and harmless. Click here for a complete directory of pet friendly hotelsThis article deals with ultrasound, used…

What Is An MSG Allergy?

This article was originally written by Grant Segall RPh Click here for a complete directory of pet friendly hotels _3108.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:11 category:health article: What are Chow Mein, Orange Sesame Chicken, Moo Goo Gai Pan, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Beef and Broccoli? They are all savory Chinese foods that we love. The culinary tradition…

What Is an Essential Fat?

This article was originally written by David Snape Click here for a complete directory of pet friendly hotels _679.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:10 category:health article: You may have heard that essential fats are an important aspect to maintaining the health of your body. But what exactly are they? Basically, there are two truly essential fatty acids, Linoleic…

What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?

This article was originally written by Gray Rollins Click here for a complete directory of pet friendly hotels _4283.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:12 category:health article: Alzheimer’s is a devastating disease that robs individuals of their memories, ability to recognize their loved ones or even to complete simple tasks for themselves, but there are treatments available to help…

What is ADHD?

This article was originally written by Jeannine Virtue Click here for a complete directory of pet friendly hotels _344.shtml date_saved:2007-07-25 12:30:10 category:health article: It seems that the “What is ADHD” question is not very easy to answer, despite the plethora of studies, research and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity testing over the past decades. In asking the…