Medical Advices for Military » Health Info http://www.marionmilitary.org The Complete Medical Advices and Health Tips for Military Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:18:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 Diagnosis and treatment of vertigo http://www.marionmilitary.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-vertigo.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-vertigo.htm#comments Sat, 27 Feb 2010 02:36:12 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=110 To eliminate the unpleasant sensation is startling you should first contact your doctor to look into the issue, undergoing some specific tests such as x-ray of the cervical spine, the echo-Doppler (to assess’ integrity of the vertebral arteries, the blood flow of the body responsible for balance), the audiogram (to analyze the functioning auditory) and test stimulation of the labyrinth, that some tests designed to discover if dizziness depend on very specific dysfunction inner ear. Once you find the cause will be possible to intervene with the most appropriate therapy. If the source is of type cervical can use the techniques used for arthritis and the practice of certain exercises to recover the cervical joints, or to solve the problem of whiplash injury, consult a physiatrist or orthopedist. Different and more complex cases where the cause of vertigo is related to the inner ear. In these cases, exclusive use of drugs such as antibiotics or antivirals (the labyrinth), diuretics and antihistamines (Meniere’s disease), the latter widely used for mild states of vertigo due for example to sea sickness or ill-d ‘ auto. Discouraged by the many alternative treatments (such as Bach flower remedies and homeopathy), except perhaps acupuncture effective in some cases.
The vertigo associated height – When it comes to vertigo refers frequently to the unpleasant sensation that can give be in pretty high places (a bridge, a roof or a terrace) when you look on the underside. These are called vertigo height, not comparable to those described above since not attributable to any of the diseases mentioned. They are in fact caused by a disorder of eye-sight due to the fact that some people are not able to attach pictures of objects or persons from certain heights (which may also consist of a few meters). The human body is structured so as to adapt themselves to the situation related to the space around it, using visual signals and analysis of the distances from certain points of reference, but in some individuals there is a deficit in this system that provokes a sense bewilderment and loss of balance. It is difficult to find the specific cause of this problem, but most followed the theories consider the problem from the standpoint of optical (light reflection and adaptation of the pupil) and psychological (anxiety states and stress). There are some remedies for dizziness high as the Cawthorne-Cooksey exercises, useful for learning to fix their gaze in different directions, moving the head and body.

]]> http://www.marionmilitary.org/diagnosis-and-treatment-of-vertigo.htm/feed 0 Dizziness http://www.marionmilitary.org/dizziness.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/dizziness.htm#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:28:57 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=108 The vertigo may be regarded as the apparent rotation of the sensations of your body or objects that surround us. Generally, those who accuse dizzy reported very unpleasant physical states, such as loss of soil beneath the feet, dizziness, lack of support and inability to stand alone, events that trigger feelings of nausea, vomiting and tachycardia. Due to a malfunction of the plot of related bodies equilibrium (especially the inner ear), causing a loss of sense of direction, the dizziness should not however appear as a disease but as a symptom of some disease-related just balance. The most frequent causes consist of whiplash, maze, and cervical arthrosis or anxiety syndromes such as stress, depression or intense physical or mental condition. Precisely for this treatment will vary depending on the cause, although there are generic drugs that can alleviate the sense of vertigo, however, consult a physician for the numerous side effects that may result.
The organs of balance and the possible causes of vertigo – the system of balance in the body is very articulate and composed of a fine network of very delicate and complex structures that regulate the orientation in space. These include the cerebellum, the visual system, some areas of the brain (the basal ganglia), many nerve endings in muscle and finally the inner ear, which can be regarded as the most important body function as deputy to the balance of our body. The particles that are inside (the membranous labyrinth) have in fact the ability to record body movements and head into space through the endolinfa, a liquid that can stimulate certain cells in the stomach and intestines (hence the dizziness may cause nausea or diarrhea). Because of the complexity of the system related to equilibrium, is not always easy to see what could be the cause that can trigger a sense of vertigo. If the area affected is the cervical spine may be a whiplash (sudden trauma to the head, for example due to accident or collision sports) or cervical arthritis (progressive degeneration of bone structures of the spine), while in cases to be involved in both the inner ear, vertigo can be traced back to diseases such as labyrinthitis (inflammation of the organ of balance) or Meniere’s disease, a rare form of dell’endolinfa disorder, which tends to increase in size causing first a sense of loss of hearing, until you get to the phenomena of ringing ear (called tinnitus) and dizziness were violent. Among the possible causes is frequent dental occlusion also incorrect because the muscles involved in chewing reach particular tensions that can stimulate the cervical neck muscles, directly connected to the system equilibrium through tiny nerve endings.

]]> http://www.marionmilitary.org/dizziness.htm/feed 0 Recommendations for the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo http://www.marionmilitary.org/recommendations-for-the-treatment-of-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/recommendations-for-the-treatment-of-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo.htm#comments Tue, 23 Feb 2010 02:20:00 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=105 The American Academy of Neurology has published an interesting review on the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (rear channels).
Besides the description of the technique of repositioning the channel is emphasized, among other things, the absence of indications to the use of drugs and physical activity restriction after the maneuvers.

Guideline Issued for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

The canalith repositioning procedure is a safe, effective therapy for patients with posterior semicircular canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, according to a new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology.

The guideline, based on a review of published literature, notes that while many experts believe the Semont maneuver is as effective as the canalith repositioning procedures, it can be considered only “possibly effective.” Among the other conclusions:

- Not enough evidence exists to recommend surgical interventions, medical treatments, or patient exercises.
- No Maneuvers can be recommended for horizontal canal and anterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo.
- There’s not enough evidence to recommend postmaneuver restrictions on activity.
- Mastoid oscillation is not likely to benefit the patient.

]]> http://www.marionmilitary.org/recommendations-for-the-treatment-of-benign-paroxysmal-positional-vertigo.htm/feed 0 Tai-chi for treating dizziness and balance relaxing http://www.marionmilitary.org/tai-chi-for-treating-dizziness-and-balance-relaxing.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/tai-chi-for-treating-dizziness-and-balance-relaxing.htm#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 01:28:37 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=90 Tai-Chi to health: “The Old Eastern discipline not only helps to find serenity and harmony to mind and body, but can also be a remedy for vertigo. This is shown by a study presented at the annual meeting of `American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, held in San Diego (California), which shows that the Eastern discipline is effective in treating patients suffering from dizziness and visual disturbances `balance. The researchers conducted the study, from April 2008 to March 2009, during a program of rehabilitation of patients with vestibular disorders, and monitoring the equilibrium and security in the movement before and after eight weeks of the course. At the end of treatment, all patients who had undergone a “sessions” of Tai-chi have reported an improvement in vestibular symptoms. The technique could be effective, the researchers explain, because it promotes coordination through relaxation, rather than by the muscular effort.

Not only vertigo: the researchers of the University of Florida (USA) and Chungham National University (Korea), in fact, Tai-chi would reduce the rate of blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes offering, is explained in the researchers, the same benefits of aerobic exercise on diabetes control. And also, “Tai-chi is a type of low-impact exercise and a little traumatic, which means it is less stressful on bones, joints and muscles compared to more intense physical activities.”

]]> http://www.marionmilitary.org/tai-chi-for-treating-dizziness-and-balance-relaxing.htm/feed 0 How to treat vertigo, without drugs http://www.marionmilitary.org/how-to-treat-vertigo-without-drugs.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/how-to-treat-vertigo-without-drugs.htm#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:05:55 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=87 vertigo is a balance disorder that causes dizziness. If you are diagnosed with dizziness, you can use herbal medicine (e.g., herbs or a combination of herbs) to relieve the symptoms instead of the traditional pharmaceutical drugs. You need only these herbs under the close supervision of your physician.

Instructions

1. Step 1
Confirm that you get vertigo diagnosed through a doctor. This disease responds well to medicine and herbs.
2. Step 2
understand herbal medicines are popular with people suffering from dizziness, because they were cheaper than conventional drugs and are seen as more “natural” if they come from natural plant sources. Herbal extracts medication can be made from a plant seeds, leaves, flowers, berries, bark and / or roots.
3. Step 3
herbs such as ginkgo help reduce dizziness and light headiness. Ginkgo is also considered for the memory and the treatment of tinnitus, which sounds like ringing in the ears.
4. Step 4
rests of your body as soon as you feel symptoms of dizziness; go to a quiet place away from bright lights. In general, move at a slower pace until symptoms disappear.
5. Step 5
simple exercises to help relieve vertigo, many are especially beneficial for older adults.
6. Step 6
stay on your regular diet, but avoid salt and stimulants. Make sure you drink lots of fluids per day.

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Non-specific neck pain is sudden or longer established neck pain which we find no physical causes.

Diagnosis:

For the diagnosis, the doctor must first listen to the case history and symptoms of the patient, and then perform a physical examination. So he can check that no alarm symptoms are present that could indicate a serious underlying cause, such as tumors, inflammations, etc. Is this not the case, then there is non-specific neck pain. There is no evidence that additional medical imaging still useful. Moreover certified radiological anomalies, such as wear of the intervertebral discs, not necessarily worse outlook for the patient.

Treatment:

A combined or “multimodal” is the only treatment for which convincing scientific evidence that they are short and long term reduces pain and improves functional ability. It consists of physical exercises under the supervision of a health care professional, combined with mobilizations and / or manipulation (eg stretching) of the neck.
As exercise, manipulation and mobilization are performed there is no isolation or contradictory scientific evidence that they effect. This also applies to other treatments such as traction, electrotherapy, laser therapy, acupuncture, soft collars, injections of Botulinum Toxin dioxide and the intake of medication (paracetamol, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxants).

(Source: gezondheid.be)

]]> http://www.marionmilitary.org/non-specific-neck-pain-joint-debate-the-best.htm/feed 0 Acupuncture – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) http://www.marionmilitary.org/acupuncture-frequently-asked-questions-faq.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/acupuncture-frequently-asked-questions-faq.htm#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:01:27 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=76 what is acupuncture?

An ancient Chinese medical procedure to restore the balance of the body to heal itself, acupuncture is the insertion of needles exceptionally fine in a myriad of strategic points in the body.

Acupuncture is a medical fad?

On the contrary, acupuncture is not a fad. Incept thousands of years in China; acupuncture has gained popularity over the past two decades. Although scientists have not determined conclusively how acupuncture works, some studies show that offers countless health benefits. From the reduction of nausea caused by chemotherapy to relieve pain, acupuncture represents many medical benefits.

What is involved in acupuncture therapy?

Generally, acupuncture treatment is administered on an outpatient basis in a series of weekly or biweekly treatments. Generally, up to 12 treatments is the norm. Each specialist or professional acupuncture treatment is extended according to your style. The visits range from 30 to 60 minutes.

Plausible that the regular doctor’s visit, the appointment of acupuncture includes a thorough and comprehensive assessment of current health status of the patient. After needle insertion is completed, the acupuncture practitioner should offer a few self-care strategies.

How painful is the treatment of acupuncture?

Treatment with acupuncture is administered sterilized, individually wrapped stainless steel needles. The acupuncturist uses needles one time only. Then the needles are removed. After insertion, a sense of perforation may be the experience of a brief moment.

In general, the procedure is not painful. Once the needle reaches the appropriate point, patients have reported a rush. After the final placement, the needles are sometimes stimulated by heat or electricity, or cautiously moved.

]]> http://www.marionmilitary.org/acupuncture-frequently-asked-questions-faq.htm/feed 0 No prescription stimulants and an epidemic of College http://www.marionmilitary.org/no-prescription-stimulants-and-an-epidemic-of-college.htm http://www.marionmilitary.org/no-prescription-stimulants-and-an-epidemic-of-college.htm#comments Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:34:43 +0000 Akbar Uchiha http://www.marionmilitary.org/?p=73 When it comes to make the grade, students are replacing coffee with prescription drugs. These supplements are commonly referred to as bennies, Vitamin R or fun. With so much homework and a busy social life to balance, students rely on these aids alertness to write their papers, cram for exams or simply lack of time awake in a full day.
Gone are the days when a cup of coffee that is invoked as the elixir to pull an all-night vigil. Students complain that not enough time to meet the demands of their tasks. Recently, it has come to the attention of university officials that an emerging number of students turning to prescription stimulants to provide an academic advantage.

The reason medical experts are concerned about the use of prescription stimulants is because they are taken under the supervision of a physician. Not to mention, these stimulants can cause harmful side effects. A manic reaction or even an attack that may occur as a result of using these drugs. The heart rate may accelerate and blood pressure can increase the use of prescription stimulants unauthorized.

The frequent uses of these drugs have been found to occur in highly competitive colleges, universities, specifically in the northeastern United States. The rate of unauthorized use of prescriptions has increased by three percent. By contrast, medical experts theorize that a student who feels the urgent need for stimulant drugs improve academic performance may indicate that some of these students suffer from attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity.

Even college students seeking counseling or academic support, abuse of these drugs become persistent media students to meet the pressures of college life.

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Back pain is a common problem for millions of people in America face every day? Back pain causes serious problems, including lost work, school and so on. When a person lives with back pain caused by emotional responses lead to disappointment. The person often feels at rest and regrets the responsibility.

How biofeedback can relieve back pain?
The problem has been long running and continuing emphasis on people every day. Therefore, biofeedback techniques developed new ways to manage pain without taking drugs. Using EMG or electromyography equipment reviews given, that alerts the customer by electrical activity arising from the tension in the muscles. Once alerted activities, training begins in pain management.

The last team to give accurate readings, showing pain relief. Using tactics guides clients in relaxation and biofeedback to control pain and anxiety.

Biofeedback comes from the idea that innate natural abilities influence body functions by the will, the mind and focus on the physiological activities. Biofeedback uses tactics of mind over matter to guide clients in relaxation.

How back pain affects the mind and body:
Back pain causes serious physical and emotional conditions that disrupt their daily tasks. In the past, back pain, doctors treated with surgery and analgesics. The problem is that most times when the patient underwent surgery, other problems occurred.

Analgesics How to reclaim your life:
In addition, when doctors prescribe painkillers causes serious changes in physiological processes of the body, which can lead to death. Pain pills was reported by the Sun Times, the Chicago paper that came stronger warnings to the public warning from the FDA (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) that common painkillers, including products counter, such as Advil, Tylenol, and even aspirin can cause serious liver damage, and cause stomach bleeding, ultimately leading to death.

Therefore, biofeedback techniques when studied carefully, since it is a natural source of healing the pain and reduce anxiety, so the process was tested, approved, and has proved more effective and safer than using analgesics.

Does Biofeedback risks?
Biofeedback is a security measure used to train people to control pain. However, biofeedback therapeutic practices are discouraged if you have depression, psychopathic personality, psychosis, neurosis, and obsession and so on. People with diabetes, endocrine disorders, experts also discourage biofeedback. According to experts, biofeedback can alter the insulin or medication you take.

Do these people have choices?
Yes, doctors or experts may recommend biofeedback practices that are safe to use these people.

Stress management is ideal for people with these conditions. Unfortunately, I know people who fit the profile of each condition name, and it hurts me to think that these people may not have hope. However, doctors may recommend biofeedback tactics maybe that will help these people cope with stress, which relieves symptoms of emerging disorders and medical conditions.

Back to back pain and biofeedback:
Back pain treatment benefits of the biofeedback. Sadly again, I know many people, including myself who suffers from back pain. Back pain is stressful, frustrating and can cause aggression. To help control the pain using biofeedback instruments designed to help people gain control over the conscious mind so that he or she can handle the stress, physiological changes in the detection of physical changes that take place through a program that guides them to relax.

The growing evidence is telling us that the treatment of back pain with pain medication is not safe. For this reason, many experts are developing therapies and biofeedback tactics to give us a safer way to relieve back pain. However, beyond biofeedback.

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Sleep is absolutely necessary to maintain a perfect physical and mental balance, and cool and courageous stand against the work of the new day.

These tips will help to reconcile:

  1. Try getting in and out always at the same time. The habit will help you sleep. Do not lie or try to sleep until you are sleepy.
  2. Do not sleep during the day. In the morning, limiting the time spent in bed without sleeping. Do not use your bedroom during the day.
  3. Exercise daily earlier in the day. Do not play exercise right before bedtime.
  4. Take adequate exposure to sunlight during the day.
  5. Avoid heavy meals at bedtime, but neither go to bed hungry. A glass of warm milk may help sleep.
  6. Stop smoking (originally the dream gets worse, then recover).
  7. Drink only caffeine in the morning and in limited quantities.
  8. Do not drink alcohol, at least four hours before bedtime. Excessive intake of alcohol while drowsy, causes frequent nighttime awakenings.
  9. Keep the room sleeping under optimal conditions (no noise, temperature about 20 °, without too much light, etc.)..
  10. Perform rituals before going to bed (brush teeth, wash ,…). A warm bath before bedtime will help you relax.
  11. Empty your bladder before bedtime.
  12. Distract yourself from your preferred way the concerns of the day, at least 2 hours before bedtime.
  13. At bedtime practice a relaxing activity like listening to soft music, read simple texts and relaxing …
  14. Sleep with comfortable clothing that does not disturb or tighten.
  15. If you have them, make sure that the devices (glasses, hearing aids, walker ,…), are next to the bed.
  16. Try to take medicines that trigger activity, such as urination (diuretics), as early as possible to prevent nighttime awakenings.
  17. Ask your doctor if any of the medicines you are taking might keep you awake and, if so, if you can substitute another.
  18. If you wake up in pain, ask your doctor for the same treatment.
  19. If you ever use drugs to sleep, try to be for a limited time. If this time is prolonged for some reason, relax any of the weekdays.
  20. Follow your doctor’s advice.
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