http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com Tendons themselves are cords of tough, fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to bones. Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. The condition may also involve the tendon sheath, usually close to where the tendon goes into the muscle. Tendons a... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584307_17.html 22nd July 2008 A skin tag is a common, acquired benign skin growth that looks like a small piece of hanging skin. Skin tags are often described as bits of skin- or flesh-colored tissue that projects from the surrounding skin from a small, narrow stalk. They typically oc... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584302_17.html 22nd July 2008 Generally, shingles heal well and problems are few. However, on occasion, the blisters can become infected with bacteria, causing cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin. If this occurs, the area will become reddened, warm, firm, and tender. You mig... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584279_17.html 22nd July 2008 Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the fifth most common in women in the U.S. It occurs nearly twice as often in men as women, but rarely develops before age 50. It is two to three times more common in heavy smokers than in non-... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584270_17.html 22nd July 2008 Sunburn is a burn to the skin produced by overexposure to the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun. The symptoms of sunburn are: Red skin that is painful and hot to touch, mild dizziness and tiredness. The skin damage is often permanent and can have seriou... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584257_17.html 22nd July 2008 Shingles is a very painful and often debilitating condition caused by the herpes zoster virus, which is also responsible for chickenpox. After an episode of chickenpox the virus lies dormant, sometimes for years, and then reactivates itself causing first ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584234_17.html 22nd July 2008 Ringworm is a contagious fungus infection that can affect the scalp, the body (particularly the groin), the feet, and the nails. It's name is a bit of a confusion as it has nothing to do with worms. The name comes from the red ring that can appear on an i... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584204_17.html 22nd July 2008 Manish Malhotra is the most famous designer in Indian Fashion Industry as well as Film Industry. Manish turned the concept of fashion designing in the Bollywood when he designed the costumes for the beautiful Juhi Chawla for the film. Malhotra's first ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584180_34.html 22nd July 2008 Mosteiro dos Jerónimos- Regarded as Lisbon’s most important landmark, the construction of this stunning monastery began in 1502 and was completed before the end of the century. The Mosteiro dos Jerónimos thankfully managed to survive the great earthqu... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584132_29.html 22nd July 2008 Benign positional vertigo (BPV)—or simply vertigo—is a disorder of the inner ear. You feel a sudden sensation of movement or spinning when you move your head or hold it in a certain position. The inner ear is located within your skull and consists of ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584109_17.html 22nd July 2008 Shingles is a reactivation of the herpes zoster virus (varicella-zoster virus, or VZV). This same virus causes the childhood illness chickenpox. The chickenpox virus (varicella) remains in a dormant state in the body in the root of nerves that control sen... http://www.a1articles.com/article_584097_17.html 22nd July 2008 Wrist and metacarpal injuries are more common in contact sports, racquet sports, and gymnastics. The wrist represents one of the most complicated regions of the musculoskeletal anatomy. It is comprised of 15 bones, 27 articular surfaces, and an elaborate ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583322_17.html 22nd July 2008 Toothache Relief One of the worst pains that a person can experience is a toothache. It is referred to any soreness, discomfort or pain within or around a tooth, with symptoms like irritation, swelling, reddening, etc. One of the major reasons of tooth... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583319_17.html 22nd July 2008 Hypothyroidism is a common endocrine disorder resulting from deficiency of thyroid hormone. It usually is a primary process in which the thyroid gland produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormone. It can also be secondary, that is lack of thyroid horm... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583304_17.html 22nd July 2008 Hyperthyroidism is the term for overactive tissue within the thyroid gland, resulting in overproduction and thus an excess of circulating free thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), or both. The term is also often used more loosely to de... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583293_17.html 22nd July 2008 Hypertension, referred to as high blood pressure, HTN or HPN, is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is chronically elevated. It was previously referred to as nonarterial hypertension[citation needed], but in current usage, the word "hypertens... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583289_17.html 22nd July 2008 Stuffy Nose Come winter time and most of the people fall prey to the problem of cough and cold. Amongst all the symptoms of the ailment, the most irritating one is that of a stuffy nose. You are not able to breathe properly and sleeping becomes like a ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583269_17.html 22nd July 2008 Diarrhea Come summertime and diarrhea becomes the most common problem to affect adults and children alike. The ailment can be described as frequent passage of stools, in a watery form. Known by the name of ‘loose motions’ too, diarrhea can easily l... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583262_17.html 22nd July 2008 A hiccup or hiccough (normally pronounced "HICK-up" IPA: /ˈhɪkəp/; hiccough is an archaic and now disused spelling), is the spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm that repeat several times per minute. In humans, the abrupt rush of air into the lungs ca... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583234_17.html 22nd July 2008 Hepatitis (plural hepatitides) implies injury to the liver characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells in the tissue of the organ. The name is from ancient Greek hepar (ηπαρ) or hepato- (ηπατο-), meaning liver, and suffix -itis, meaning "... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583217_17.html 22nd July 2008 Heat exhaustion is a milder form of heat-related illness that can develop after several days of exposure to high temperatures and inadequate or unbalanced replacement of fluids. Those most prone to heat exhaustion are elderly people, people with high bloo... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583136_17.html 22nd July 2008 Congestive heart failure (CHF), congestive cardiac failure (CCF) or just heart failure, is a condition that can result from any structural or functional cardiac disorder that impairs the ability of the heart to fill with blood or pump a sufficient amount ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583123_17.html 22nd July 2008 With growing stress and hectic routine of life, it has become increasingly necessary to have a healthy diet. Keeping healthy is very important to sustain in the rat race of the contemporary world. This can be achieved by preparing a healthy grocery list, ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583109_17.html 22nd July 2008 Oolong Tea Oolong Tea is a Chinese Tea, which is also referred to as the semi-green tea. It lies somewhere between the green and black tea in oxidation and has a taste much similar to green tea. Oolong tea is fermented, unlike green tea, but the proces... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583094_17.html 22nd July 2008 Calf Muscles Calf muscles are usually difficult to develop, as daily walking toughens them, making it hard for them to grow. However, with regular exercise, you can build strong calves and legs. For this, it is essential for you to practice the movemen... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583074_17.html 22nd July 2008 Energy Drinks We see them advertised all over the place. These are also freely available anywhere; from the food stores to your local supermarkets. The energy drinks also claim some absurd claims which become pretty hard to believe, at times. The fact ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_583058_17.html 22nd July 2008 Whiplash is a relatively common injury that occurs to a person's neck following a sudden acceleration-deceleration force, most commonly from motor vehicle accidents. The term "whiplash" was first used in 1928. The term "railway spine" was used to describe... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582432_17.html 21st July 2008 The appearance of cellulite is called orange peel or cottage cheese because of the dimpled effect it has on the skin. But what is it exactly? Cellulite refers to fibrous tissue and subcutaneous fat that causes these dimples in the skin. Toxins and fats th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582408_17.html 21st July 2008 Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of the uterus (the womb) and the single most common indication for hysterectomy. Uterine fibroids can be present, but be inapparent. However, they are clinically apparent in up to 25% of all women a... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582393_17.html 21st July 2008 A toothache, also known as odontalgia or, less frequently, as odontalgy, is an aching pain in or around a tooth. In most cases toothaches are caused by problems in the tooth or jaw, such as cavities, gum disease, the emergence of wisdom teeth, a cracked t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582348_17.html 21st July 2008 Syphilis is caused by a spirochete, Treponema pallidum. A spirochete is a thin spiral- or coil-shaped bacterium that enters the body through the mucous membranes or breaks in the skin. In 90% of cases, the spirochete is transmitted by sexual contact. Tran... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582334_17.html 21st July 2008 Epilepsy is a recurrent seizure disorder caused by abnormal electrical discharges from brain cells, often in the cerebral cortex. It is not a distinct disease, it is a group of disorders for which recurrent seizures are the main symptom. Different forms o... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582317_17.html 21st July 2008 Most poisonings occur when parents or caregivers are home but not paying attention. The most dangerous potential poisons are medicines, cleaning products, antifreeze, windshield wiper fluid, pesticides, furniture polish, gasoline, kerosene and lamp oil. B... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582292_17.html 21st July 2008 Well it should, however you probably think it will never happen to you. In the US one in every 2 men and one in every 3 women will be diagnosed with some form of Cancer and the Canadian statistics are very similar. Cancer is not the only disease that we s... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582283_17.html 21st July 2008 Brighten your morning. Wake up at the same time, and bathe yourself in sunlight. It enables your circadian rhythms, which are governed by your body’s “master clock” in the hypothalamus gland, to stay in sync with the 24-hour day. In the absence o... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582273_17.html 21st July 2008 Hypnosis therapy is like aspirin -- it is a “technique” which many people believe in, but a technique that is not fully understood. Many people view hypnosis therapy with suspicion and distrust. Hypnotherapy can allow you to escape from typical patter... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582246_17.html 21st July 2008 Impairments in hearing can happen in either frequency or intensity, or both. Hearing loss severity is based on how well a person can hear the frequencies or intensities most often associated with speech. Severity can be described as mild, moderate, severe... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582227_17.html 21st July 2008 Head lice are parasitic wingless insects. They live on people's heads and feed on their blood. An adult is called a louse and is about the size of a sesame seed. The eggs, called nits, are even smaller - almost like a dandruff flake. Lice and nits are eas... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582201_17.html 21st July 2008 Graves' disease is a thyroid-specific autoimmune disorder in which the body makes antibodies to the thyroid-stimulating hormone receptor (TSHR), leading to hyperthyroidism, or an abnormally strong release of hormones from the thyroid gland. Normally, the ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582191_17.html 21st July 2008 Your esophagus is the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly. This allows stomach contents to leak back, or reflux, into the... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582180_17.html 21st July 2008 Have you ever had the "stomach flu?" What you probably had was gastroenteritis - not a type of flu at all. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the intestines caused by a virus, bacteria or parasites. Viral gastroenteritis is the second mos... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582162_17.html 21st July 2008 Gastritis is not a single disease, but several different conditions that all have inflammation of the stomach lining. Gastritis can be caused by drinking too much alcohol, prolonged use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin or i... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582144_17.html 21st July 2008 Gallstones are solid lumps or stones that form in the gallbladder or bile duct. They are formed when some of the chemicals stored in the gallbladder harden into a mass. About one in three women and one in five men have gallstones by the age of 75. Some... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582134_17.html 21st July 2008 Women with diabetes who are pregnant or breast-feeding need the same nutrition as pregnant or breast-feeding women who do not have diabetes. Pregnant women need extra calcium, iron, protein, and folic acid. During the second and third trimester, you also ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582114_17.html 21st July 2008 Fibromyalgia is a form of arthritis characterize by pain in muscles, ligaments etc and exuberant fatigues. It mainly affects the soft tissues, tendons and ligaments and is non-inflammatory. Studies show that Fibromyalgia is chronic in nature and develops ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582101_17.html 21st July 2008 Food or small objects can cause choking if they get caught in your throat and block your airway. This keeps oxygen from getting to your lungs and brain. If your brain goes without oxygen for more than four minutes, you could have brain damage or die. I... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582089_17.html 21st July 2008 Carrier oils can be used for much more than just diluting your essential oils! The natural skin softening, moisturising and nourishing qualities of Quinessence Carrier oils can be used to soften wrinkles, increase elasticity and help balance an uneven com... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582058_17.html 21st July 2008 A bruise, also called a contusion or ecchymosis, is an injury to biological tissue in which the capillaries are damaged, allowing blood to seep into the surrounding tissue. It is usually caused by blunt impact. Bruises often induce pain but are not normal... http://www.a1articles.com/article_582028_17.html 21st July 2008 Amitabh Bachchan is an Indian film actor of Hindi cinema. He gained popularity in India in the 1970s as an action hero and over the decades of his career which have since spanned numerous film genres, he has become one of the most prominent figures in the... http://www.a1articles.com/article_581971_13.html 21st July 2008 Lemon detox diet Lemon detox diet is one of the most popular diet plans in the market today. More and more people are turning towards this new recipe that promises the essential cleansing of the body and also aids in weight loss. It helps the body in ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580721_17.html 18th July 2008