Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common, chronic skin disorder present in about 2-3% of the world’s population. The most typical form is characterized by round, red skin lesions covered by silvery white scales, most commonly occurring on the knees, elbows, and scalp. There are many distinctive clinical forms of psoriasis, and the severity of the disease varies greatly from patient to patient. The course is usually chronic, with intermittent remissions. Descriptions of patients with psoriasis date back over 2,400 years, at which time the disease was confused with leprosy. Psoriasis is rarely life-threatening, but can profoundly impair the quality of life of affected patients.

Low Back Pain

Low back pain is an extremely common problem. Up to 80% of people experience at least one episode of back pain in their lifetime, with about one-quarter experiencing an episode of back pain in any given year (1). It is one of the most common reason for all physician visits in the United States (2). Although most people recover from episodes of low back pain fairly quickly, a small proportion develops back pain that doesn’t go away and leads to persistent inability to work or participate in normal activities. In subacute (between acute and chronic) low back pain, there is usually some improvement in symptoms, though less dramatic than seen in the first few weeks.

Eczema

Eczema is a common skin disorder that affects about one of every ten children. The condition can occur at any age but is most common in infants and young adults. Eczema occurs in all races. Ninety percent of patients who will develop eczema will have symptoms by five years of age; ninety-five percent by fifteen years of age. There is no single lab test or biopsy that will diagnose eczema. The diagnosis is based upon the appearance and symptoms of the skin rash, as well as whether related medical conditions, such as hay fever or asthma, are present in the patient or the patient’s family members.

Alt. Treatments/Herbal Medicines For Breast Cancer

By: Robert

Cancer requires scrupulous medical and surgical treatment. Nonetheless, certain alternative therapies may play an adjunctive role in its care.

Herbal Medicine: Herbalists have long recommended tropical periwinkle to treat breast cancer and other malignancies. Indeed, a periwinkle alkaloid is used to make vincristine, a very potent chemotherapy agent. Oncologists stress, however, that this drug should be used only under careful medical supervision rather than to resort to herbal periwinkle extracts, which can be highly toxic.

Mesothelioma – At a glance

John Porter

The uncontrollable division of the Mesothelium tissues in the body can also take the shape of cancer. The cancer that takes birth from the unhealthy growth of Mesothelium is fatal in nature. Mesothelioma is the medical name of this type of cancer where the Mesothelium lining around the vital organs inside the human body is completely under damage.

Mesothelioma