An Overview of Crohn's Disease

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Some Options for Those With Crohn's Disease
By: David Cowley | 03/06/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
Crohn's disease is usually considered an autoimmune disease and can actually affect any area of the digestive system, from the mouth to the anus. This is why symptoms are different for each sufferer and individual. Most doctors believe that it has genetic origins since it seems to run in families and appears to be inherent in many cases.

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By: Martin Crew | 23/02/2008 | Health
Though it is not known what exactly causes Crohn’s Disease; studies and research suggest that family history, smoking cigarettes and having Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry may play a role. While these theories offer a glimpse into the cause of the disease, the side-effects of Crohn’s disease are hard facts. These side-effects often wreak havoc on the lives of those afflicted by it.

Finding A Workable Chronic Fatigue Cure
By: Lee Dobbins | 19/12/2006 | Non-Fiction
Learn about the different medications and alternative medicines that might help you fight chronic fatigue syndrome.

Acid Alkaline Confusion? Put an End to It!
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When Fatigue Might be Something Serious
By: David Cowley | 03/06/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
There are many causes for feelings of fatigue, from allergies to a lack of sleep the night before. Even when someone doesn't get enough natural light, such as during winter months, they can feel tired and rundown.

Surprising Facts About Multiple Sclerosis
By: David Cowley | 03/06/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
For one thing, multiple sclerosis is a disease that attacks the central nervous system. This system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. This is different from muscular dystrophy, which is a group of diseases that actually attack the muscles themselves.

Natural Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
By: David Cowley | 03/06/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
One of the most controversial and widely misunderstood conditions today has to be fibromyalgia. Those who suffer from it know that it's painful and nearly debilitating, while there are some even in the healthcare industry that claim that it doesn't even exist. What is this condition and what can you do about it if you believe that you have it?

Surprising Facts About Muscular Dystrophy
By: David Cowley | 03/06/2008 | Diseases and Conditions
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Morgan Freeman
By: Mr. V | 04-08-2008
I read that Morgan Freeman was in a serious car accident.  But I cannot find news about his medical condition.  Is he in danger of dying?  I hope he will be okay ... he is a great actor and seems like a good person.

Is Blood Dyscrasia a side effect of Zeldox?
By: FrankBraganza | 04-08-2008
I get the side effect of Blood Dyscrasia (first mild leukopenia and then mild anemia) with Stelazine, Risperdal and Zyprexa. I am 70 and did not get this side effect when younger. Mild leukopenia first and then mild anemia occur over a few months only if I have a heart healthy diet. I am looking for a antipsychotic which does not have blood dyscrasia as a side effect and would like to know if Zeldox is one of them.

What causes a person to sleep for days
By: mimi | 04-08-2008
what causes a person to sleep for days

Is there a way to lose weight with a Hypothyroid?
By: wannabethinagain | 04-08-2008
I was diagnosed with hypothyroid and have been struggling with losing weight. Is there anyway to do this and get relatively good results in 6wks or less? I eat good portion sizes, and lots of natural organic foods, I know I could step up the exercise, but I am not completely inactive... any ideas on what foods or vitamins or types of excercise to avoid and what to increase?

Sexually frustrated
By: sexually frustrated | 04-08-2008
you say in sickness and in health but what if you cant make love to your partner anymore? do you stay for the sake of the children or do you leave?

Hajs anyone with arthritis experienced adverse ...
By: gladys Crystal | 04-08-2008
Hajs anyone with arthritis experienced adverse reaction to reclast several months after infusion ? I had minor arthritis in one hand, several months after being infused i noticed that my finger joints became very painful. My back, toes and femur became very painful.

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Encouraging Your Parent With Hearing Loss To Get A Hearing Aid
By: Gemma-Leigh Garner | 05/09/2008
There are many emotions and difficult social situations for a person suffering from hearing loss, and many times their adult children are the first to notice the problem. Although it is difficult, it's important for adults to do the proper research & encourage their parents with hearing loss to see an audiologist.

Causes of Hearing Loss and How Hearing Aids Can Help
By: Gemma-Leigh Garner | 05/09/2008
This article explains the causes of hearing loss. It also explains how a hearing aid works and outlines some of the options you have in chosing a hearing aid.

Your IBS To Do List
By: Sharon James | 05/09/2008
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, here is a short list of the most important steps you can make to improve your health.

Any Reason Why You Have a Recurring Sinus Infection
By: Wangeci Kinyanjui | 05/09/2008
Faulty immune systems is also another reason enough to cause a recurring sinus infection. Whenever a person's immunity is low, it is in no position to fight off infections as required by the body. For this reason, different types of sinus infections most of them being allergy sinus infections are able to attack the body as often as they can since there are no enough white blood cells and antibodies to fight them in the body.

Know How to Treat a Sinus Infection With Much Ease
By: Wangeci Kinyanjui | 05/09/2008
For those of you who always wonder on how to treat a sinus infection caused by structural abnormalities in the respiratory tract, well wonder no more because the appropriate way to do this is by undergoing a sinus surgery. The surgery allows the surgeons to correct or remove any defective structure in the respiratory tract responsible for the sinus infection.

Effective Natural Remedies For Vaginal Yeast Infections
By: Jennifer King | 05/09/2008
If over the counter treatments no longer work, or you would like to cure your vaginal yeast infection without anti fungal drugs then a natural remedy could be the answer.

Ways To Get Self Help For Scizophrenia
By: Ronen David | 05/09/2008
Schizophrenia usually occurs because of genetic factors. In some cases, very early damage to the developing fetus and some biochemical abnormalities in the brain can also trigger schizophrenia

Diabetic Recipes
By: Jhye | 05/09/2008
Diabetes is a condition where the body does not produce enough insulin. Insulin is essentially a hormone that converts sugar, starches and other food into energy that is require for us to function daily. Although the causes of diabetes have yet to be determined, it is attributed both to genetics and environmental factors, primarily obesity and lack of exercise.