During the late 1970's, an outbreak of what was then called "Lyme Arthritis" in and around Lyme Connecticut, started the events that have become a nightmare for those stricken with it and has since spread from coast to coast. ... In 1992, the medical community accepted the name "Lyme Disease". ... Nymphs cause 70% to 90% of all causes of Lyme disease. ... Many doctors misdiagnose Lyme disease. Therefore, if you have many of the unexplained symptoms you need to find a doctor who specializes in Lyme disease to run an ELISA and a Western Blot blood test. (8) Then the correct course of a...

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When dealing with kidney disease there is dialysis treatments in which fluids and toxins are taken out of the person's body, so it is crucial that kidney disease patients watch what foods they are placing into their bodies. ... When you have kidney disease and high blood pressure it is more than likely that they can create more issues such as heart problems, which can lead to difficulties like shortness of breath. ... The only way that you will know that your blood pressure is too high is by it being measured, but just one single high blood pressure reading doesn't necessarily mean y...

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The disease which will take you by surprise suddenly. ... I asked him what was wrong and why he was on the floor? ... Regardless of what medication is taken the pain does not go away completely. ... Going to the hospital right away when you have chest pain will save your life. ... It's wise to see the doctor when you experience chest pains or shortness of breath. ...

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Alzheimer's disease (otherwise known as AD) was first diagnosed in 1906 by the German doctor Alois Alzheimer. ... Approximately 2.5 million people over the age of 65 in the United States have this disease. ... Alzheimer's disease is currently perceived as a puzzle with many pieces. ... An AD patient may be able to tell you the names of all the people in the office where he/she worked 50 years ago, and all the names of their children, but not what she ate for breakfast in the morning. As the disease worsens, there is a loss of long-term memory as well. ...

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According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey study of the Center for Disease Control, approximately 1 in 141 people have celiac disease in North America, and around 80% of people who could have the disease have yet to be diagnosed (Fasano & Catassi, 2001). There is currently no cure for this disease. ... Long-term effects of the disease include malnutrition, liver disease and cancers of the intestine (Murray et al., 2004). ... As you can see in Figure I, the enzyme, KumaMax, works to make up for what digestive enzymes cannot do, and break down gluten in the stomach befo...

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Alzheimer's Disease Despite scientist's massive efforts to find prevention for Alzheimer's, many people are still affected with this debilitating disease. ... The disease can also cause patients to hallucinate. ... They can't identify what they see. ... There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease and no way to slow down the progression of the disease. ... You should not use antidepressants such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Levate), because of their antecholinergic effect (Medical Surgical Nursing 119 8). ...

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Abstract Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne disease in the United States, and Europe. ... There is no cure for the disease; however, there are antibiotic therapy treatments offered for different stages of Lyme disease. ... Understanding the signs of infection, and what you can do to protect yourself are crucial in preventing Lyme Disease. ... Second stage happens if Lyme disease isn't found and treated while early symptoms are present or if you don't have early symptoms that trigger the need for treatment, the infection may affect the skin, joints, nervous system, and the he...

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All of these are very good questions, the disease that I am talking about is called cardiovascular disease and it lives within us. ... How could this be you wonder? ... A well-balanced healthy diet of green vegetables and lean proteins, like fish, chicken and beans, with daily exercise is one way you can stay away from heart disease. Also, make sure you are familiar with your family's medical history so you can be aware of anything that you may be prone to getting. Next time you are hungry and not sure, what to eat think about your arteries, the plaque that may be building in them, and ...

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Coronary Artery Disease Heart Disease Heart disease can take many forms. ... -http://www.heartpoint.com Stages in Coronary Artery Disease Development You may have heard the term lesion before. ... Some other treatments include cholesterol watching What is cholesterol? ... If you already have coronary artery disease, your doctor will probably want you to lower your LDL level by at least 30 to 35% through diet, exercise and, possibly, medicines. ... If you can reduce your LDL level to less than 130 and increase your HDL level to at least 50, you're on the right track. - http://www.c...

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I had no idea what it was; I didn't know the difference between anthrax and baby powder. I didn't know where it came from, was it curable, how did you get it, was it contagious, can I prevent getting anthrax, did it all look alike, and was there only one type. ... What is anthrax and can the effects it has on the human body be prevented. ... You might be wondering what this has to do with anything, well it really helped me further know how anthrax looks. ... I know what it looks like, the symptoms of anthrax, and where it comes from. ...

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Asthma is a reversible obstructive lung disease, caused by an increased reaction of the airways to various stimuli. ... Asthma can be a life-threatening disease if not properly managed. ... Children with reactive airway disease, recurrent bronchitis or wheezy bronchitis probably have asthma. ... First, it is important that you and your child understand what control means. ... Your physician may recommend that you see a lung or an asthma/allergy specialist to help him with this evaluation. ...

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stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease. STDs used to be called venereal diseases. ... The government cannot keep track of all those diseases, but it does keep track of what it considers the most dangerous infectious diseases. ... When you look at the most frequently reported infectious diseases in the United States, 87 percent are sexually transmitted diseases. ... All of these consequences can be avoided in you have accurate information. ...

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Imagine how it would feel to look at a toaster and not know what it is used for; to look at a child and not know that they are a part of your family; or to wonder why the person looking back is not recognizable-this is just a taste of the frustration and sadness known by people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease. ... It's hard to know what expect. ... This is what many think of when they imagine treating Alzheimer's disease with stem cells. ... Scientists believe that perhaps the person could be re-educated and make new memories; but what happens to the "old you" i...

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Children & Heart Disease The two types of heart disease in children are congenital and acquired. Congenital heart disease (also known as a congenital heart defect) is present at birth. Cholesterol Cholesterol can be both good and bad, so it's important to learn what cholesterol is, how it affects your health and how to manage the cholesterol levels in your blood. ... The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked. ... It is generally believed that patients with simple ventricular ectopy and no associated heart disease are not at risk for s...

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(C.A., P.59, 61,71) What's more over 90 percent of heart disease are caused by one main problem, narrowing of the heart arteries by cholesterol, additionally congestive heart failure causes about 50,000 deaths per year. ... (R.T., P.16) Your body already makes all the cholesterol you need. If you intake saturated fats, cholesterol will build up and can clog up you arteries. ... (C.A., P. 59) Here is what causes heart attacks plaque formation, which allows for an active blockage to build up in an artery. ... One is surgical procedure, I will tell you about a few of them. ...

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(C.A., P.59, 61,71) What's more over 90 percent of heart disease are caused by one main problem, narrowing of the heart arteries by cholesterol, additionally congestive heart failure causes about 50,000 deaths per year. ... (R.T., P.16) Your body already makes all the cholesterol you need. If you intake saturated fats, cholesterol will build up and can clog up you arteries. ... (C.A., P. 59) Here is what causes heart attacks plaque formation, which allows for an active blockage to build up in an artery. ... One is surgical procedure, I will tell you about a few of them. ...

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As parents, we should be able to decide what works best for our own families. One might ask what a vaccine is. ... You can't manipulate the immune system and not think there wouldn't be a response. ... To show that a vaccine was effective you would have to do experiments on people but it's unethical. ... So effective only means you created an antibody it doesn't mean it protects you from getting sick. ...

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As a new era dawns upon us many people find themselves asking the question; "What is Alzheimer's Disease?" ... Since the amount of lives this disease affects continues to increase epidemiologists have named Alzheimer's Disease, "The Disease of the Century". ... Alzheimer's Disease is a very costly disease; it is the third most costly disease after heart conditions and cancer. ... When you feel that a family member may have the disease or in need of mental attention you should first see you family physician. ... There are also foundations that you can donate money to Alzheime...

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Emphysema is a disease associated with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and occurs when the alveoli over-inflate. ... In others, the disease continues to worsen until the patient can no longer breathe. ... It ranks 15th among chronic conditions that limit people, almost 44% of people with emphysema say that what they do each day is limited by the disease. ... The disease begins by destroying the alveoli. ... The best way to prevent getting emphysema is to not smoke, or if you do already, to quit. ...

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What is dialysis? ... Yet another disability that one would have with ESRD would be having to regulate what you would eat and drink. ... It would be terrible not to be able to do eat and drink what you want when you want, but with ESRD you are prone to having diabetic/blood sugar problems. ... I say this because you can go from being full of energy,eating what you want, not feeling sick, regular skin pigmintation, not having muscle cramps, and not having spasms/seisures to possibly having all of these symtoms. It is amazing what we as people take for granted everyday. ...

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My article came out of Men's Journal and was titled "What Can You Do To Live Longer". ... Heart disease kills 344,807 men per year. ... Slimming down helps add years to your life benefiting all types of health from heart disease to other diseases. ... You can develop a well-rounded fitness program that can help keep you looking good and staying healthy. ... You are also less likely to die in an accident. ...

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You exam your body you find a lump on your breast. What is it you ask? ... What is breast cancer you ask? ... There are also many risk factors that people interested in knowing what is necessary about the disease. ... It is a myth that if you have a family history of breast cancer you will get breast cancer. ...

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History of AIDS 3 AIDS: A growing epidemic What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word AIDS? ... "Acquired meaning you catch it, immune deficiency means a weakness in the body's system that fights diseases, and syndrome means a group of health problems that make up a disease" (What is AIDS, 1997). ... When a person doesn't have as many as they should, they aren't able to fight off these viruses, so the patient becomes susceptible to many different diseases (What is AIDS, 1997). ... The most common diseases patient contracts when he or she has AIDS are PC...

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Hamlet can't decide what to do, and many things have fallen apart because of the poisoning act on the part of Claudius. ... He compared the ghost as a possible sign of disaster or catastrophe in Denmark, as to what happened before the death of Julius Caesar. ... "For if the sun breed maggots in a dead dog, being a god kissing carrion, - Have you a daughter (2.2.180-182)?" ... And even though he is guilty for what he did, he still enjoys the benefits of the murder, making him unknown as what to do. ... Shakespear used similar types of imagery and words, such as "rank" and "sick" throu...

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The decisions you make today can have an enormous impact on your future and most especially your health. The lifestyles you choose to lead can cause certain diseases to occur. This paper examines what lifestyle diseases are, the various types of lifestyle diseases and some of their causes, uses the psychosocial theory of social epidemiology to explain how lifestyle diseases are caused and gives specific steps that can be taken to prevent these diseases. ... However what was regarded as age related disease in the early 21st century such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease a...

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