Unnecessary surgery for back pain?
Many Americans suffer from back pain, and often doctors advice, for those who affected by this pain, an operation. But many of these procedures are unnecessary, as a study shows. Back pain have become a widespread disease. Approximately twelve percent of people in US suffer from back pain every day, about 42 percent suffer repeatedly. The pain is the most common reason of sick leave and may sufferers begging for mercy. Therefore place annually in US nearly 230,000 spinal surgery instead, and there are more and more. Sun rising in US, for example, between 2007 and 2010 the number of intervertebral disc operations by 30 percent. In 2007, the Federal Statistical Office registered 140,000 interventions, 2010, there were already 171,000. The number of spinal fusion with screws and plates made of metal has even almost tripled during this period....
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How dangerous is house dust?
House dust allergens as a much-discussed topic. But what is house dust exactly what risks go from him, its origin can actually be prevented and how to take it off without creating additional health risks? The bad news: It does not exist, “the” house dust. Its composition depends on the substances that occur in the living areas. Thus, the dust in different offices of the private households and of the public buildings. House dust is a total accumulation of inorganic (non-natural) and organic (natural) substances. Under the microscope, thus showing mainly fibers, but also shed skin of humans and animals, as well as soot, dust, road grime, pollutants from the facility, dead insects and bacteria typical house. This shows that house dust is inevitable. The natural air movement brings the particles to each other so that they combine to...
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Law about smoking bring many benefits
Smoking is now banned in many countries – at least in public places and workplaces. In a large analysis of the medical benefits of these laws now been studied – with positive results. In a meta-analysis now the medical benefits of non smoking protection laws was examined. It was found that after the introduction of smoke free laws and the countries concerned, the hospitalizations have declined due to cardiovascular and lung diseases. In another study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, there was even a decrease of cases of sudden cardiac death. The meta-analysis summarizes the results of 45 studies that examined the effects of 37 non smoking protection laws in various countries around the world. It turned out that it came relatively quickly after the imposition of bans in a decrease of hospitalizations. Overall, the number of...
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Pollen in spring
While healthy people enjoy the spring begins allergen in March the stressful time of the pollen. Some of the following tips can help combat the symptoms and to enjoy the spring. March is the peak season for pollen. Many plants are flowering now and start accordance with the pollen to fly. Naturally, the bloom begins in high mountain regions later than in low-lying areas. Strong wind is therefore an additional burden and also ensures symptoms when the responsible plants are really far away. Depending on the extent of allergy, it may still be useful not to disclose activities calculated to where the trees are causing. In very severe cases, the person concerned also been taken into account when looking for housing the fauna of their potential new living environment. There is no guarantee, however, there is never. Finally, new...
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Does ginkgo helps in dementia?
Is said, that Ginkgo extract to have positive effects on memory. This is now confirmed by a study. Even with dementia Ginkgo may be useful. Intake of Ginkgo can have a positive effect in dementia both on the cognitive abilities as well as on the behavior. This shows a study that was recently published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research. 410 patients with mild to moderate dementia were given during 24 weeks either an extract from the leaves of the Ginkgo tree (EGb 761) or a placebo. The randomized, double-blind study showed, that when taking ginkgo, as measured by a syndrome-short test, significantly improved. Even behavioral disorders decreased and everyday functionality improved. It was interesting for the researchers, that positive effects in various forms of dementia, namely, vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease has been showed. However, the improvements in...
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Does acupressure helps for migraine?
Migraine is a neurological disorder that can severely restrict daily lives. Now a study has shown, that stimulation of the acupuncture point at the wrist can provide relief. Migraine is a widespread headache type. Women ,in particular, often suffer from this neurological disorder. For those who affected, migraine is a big burden. Severe headache, nausea and blurred vision, incapacitate the patient. When conventional treatments do not help, or it’s not enough, many of them are looking for help with alternative methods. A complementary method to conventional migraine therapy may represent the acupressure. Acupressure is a healing method which is applied in particular in the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is closely related to acupuncture and uses some of the same meridians and pressure points. Acupressure is used in case of various disorders, especially for pain relief, sedation and relaxation....
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