The Affects of Hypoactive Thyroid during Pregnancy
October 20, 2009 by Barb Hicks
Filed under Your Health
Hypothyroidism or hypoactive thyroid is the result of the thyroid gland not responding to the pituitary glands release of thyroid hormones. This then results in insufficient levels of thyroid hormone in the blood. Unfortunately, this disease requires lifelong treatment to replace the hormone that is not being produced.
Gestational Diabetes
October 4, 2009 by Moses Wright
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When a pregnant woman develops diabetes, this is known as gestational diabetes. Unlike pre-existing diabetes, the pregnant woman who develops gestational diabetes did not have diabetes prior to the pregnancy.
Pink Eye Treatment
October 3, 2009 by Moses Wright
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An irritation or inflammation of the membrane that lines the surface of the eye and the eyelid is called conjunctivitis or pink eye. Itching, tearing, burning, sensitivity to light, redness, swelling of the eyelids, drainage from the eye, and feeling as if there was something in the eye are common symptoms of pink eye.
Wheelchair Battery Types
October 1, 2009 by Moses Wright
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Wheelchair batteries provide the necessary power for mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs. Different models of electric wheelchairs and scooters use different types of wheelchair batteries.
Celiac Disease In Children
September 22, 2009 by Moses Wright
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Celiac disease is a hypersensitivity to gluten. Also called celiac sprue, nontroptical sprue, and gluten-sensitive enteropathy, celiac disease is characterized by an extreme immune system response to the consumption of gluten. The immune system reacts by attacking the cells of the small intestines.
What Is Hypoglycemia?
September 11, 2009 by Moses Wright
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Abnormally low levels of sugar in the blood can be caused by condition known as hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia negatively affects the body in numerous ways which causes a wide variety of symptoms. Hypoglycemia can cause both physical and psychological symptoms.
Types Of Wheelchairs
September 3, 2009 by Moses Wright
Filed under Your Health
There are many different types of wheelchairs which gives the wheelchair user options when selecting a wheelchair that will best suit their needs. Which it users can select a wheelchair that it’s their lifestyle and their physical abilities.
Understanding Glycemia Levels
August 29, 2009 by Moses Wright
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Physiological processes and the food the person eats affect the glycemia level. A glycemia level is a measurement of the concentration of glucose in the blood.
Wheelchair Tires Important Part Of Wheelchair Maintenance
August 28, 2009 by Moses Wright
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The wheelchair tires may be the most important part of wheelchairs. The wheelchair user needs to remember that the wheelchair tires must be strong and reliable.
How to Manage the Pain of Shingles
August 25, 2009 by Barb Hicks
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Are you one of the millions of people suffering from the pain of a herpes zoster outbreak? Herpes zoster is the wrath of chickenpox, otherwise known as shingles that affects millions of people in the US every year. Shingles is a painful red rash that turns into blisters that leak a clear fluid when the blister breaks open.


