research doctors http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for research doctors Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:40:49 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/research+doctors How You Can Find The Best Sleep Disorder Doctors http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-find-the-best-sleep-disorder-doctors http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-find-the-best-sleep-disorder-doctors#comments Sat, 05 May 2007 05:14:57 +0000 sleep disorderbest doctorsthis means thatstop snoringrest assuredsleeping disorderknowing http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-you-can-find-the-best-sleep-disorder-doctors sleeping disorder then you are going to have to find a doctor for yourself, and you are going to want to find the best doctors that you possibly can. There are so many wonderful sleep disorder doctors that are out there, and so if you are one of the many people who are currently looking for sleep disorder doctors then you can at least in that there are many options that you have.

More About Sleep Disorder Doctors

If you are wondering how you can find the best sleep disorder doctors, then the first thing that you should know is that you need to research, research, research. This means that you need to take all of the time that is necessary in order for you to be able to feel comfortable with the doctors that you are deciding between.

There are so many different doctors for you to choose from, and so it can often be rather overwhelming and even frustrating for someone who is trying to decide on a single doctor. However all of the time and effort that you take beforehand will obviously be more than worth it because you want to make sure that you are in the best hands possible, and so you want to take all of the time that you need to.

Asking around to people that you know who have had a sleep disorder doctor is also a great idea, in fact one of the best of all, because then you know that you will be getting a firsthand opinion in regards to who the are, and this way you are not just going on strangers advice but on advice from people that you actually know and so you know that you can really trust it.

Just remember to take your time when you are looking for a doctor so that you can be totally assured that you are in the best hands possible, because if you are going through surgery for instance, then you are going to have to be able to trust that person and really be able to put your life in their hands because after all surgery is a very big thing and a very big deal and so you are going to want to take it very seriously. Andy Manifield is the owner of http://www.on-sleep-disorders.com, the site gives you the best advice on how to deal with insomnia and sleep disorders. ]]> Doctors And The Drug Industry http://www.artwoo.com/article/doctors-and-the-drug-industry http://www.artwoo.com/article/doctors-and-the-drug-industry#comments Tue, 23 Jan 2007 02:27:06 +0000 doctors surgeriesskilled doctorsplos medicinepharmaceutical companies in the ukglossy brochuresbranded drugseldest http://www.artwoo.com/article/doctors-and-the-drug-industry eldest son wouldn't be alive if it hadn't been for the intervention of , but the way in which the pharmaceutical industry tries to influence doctors is worrying. It is encouraging that their activities are being monitored and publicised more and more.But there's still lots of reasons to be concerned:

1. In the USA there's one drug rep for every 15 doctors. This is a really shocking statistic -- the pharmaceutical companies would not spend these millions of dollars without carefully monitoring the results. They must believe that these reps can affect the prescribing practice of doctors.

2. Drug companies spend on average twice as much on marketing as on research. Guardian (UK) June 26, 2006

3. Much research is sponsored by drug companies. Three quarters of the trials published in some of the major medical journals are sponsored by drug companies. Sometimes the same drug trial is published in slightly different ways, giving doctors the impression that there is a whole body of research supporting the same conclusion. May 2005

3. employ nurses who are provided free to GP's (doctor's) surgeries. These nurses are allowed full access to patients' records. They check the records of patients with asthma, diabetes etc. to check whether they are on the most up-to-date drugs. These nurses are routinely backed up by sales teams that will then go in and talk to the doctors. UK Sunday Times 5th March 2006

4. 80% of medicine within the British National Health Service is , although in many cases there is an equally effective non-branded (generic) alternative, but this is not backed-up by sales reps and . UK Sunday Times 5th March 2006

5. A study of the promotional brochures from drug companies received by US doctors showed that three out of 20 exaggerated the benefit of treatments. The study's lead researcher, Robert Cardarelli said that the changes were small but portrayed the drugs in a more favourable light. He was not able to say whether the changes were deliberate or genuine mistakes. The study concluded: "Given the present findings, physicians should be cautious about drawing conclusions regarding a medication based on the marketing brochures provided by pharmaceutical companies." (BMC Family Practice 2006, 7:13)

6. The practice of disease mongering appears to be growing: "the selling of sickness that widens the boundaries of illness and grows the markets for those who sell and deliver treatments". This has led to the menopause being medicalised and minor problems given the status of serious problems through drug company "information" campaigns. PLoS Medicine April 2006 Jane Thurnell-Read writes on health and alternative medicine. View more of her articles at her web site Health and Goodness (http://www.healthandgoodness.com) which features articles on health, happiness, managing life, exercise and weight and shape management. ]]> Weight Loss Surgery Tips http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-surgery-tips http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-surgery-tips#comments Sun, 17 Jun 2007 03:35:01 +0000 weight loss surgerymost important thingsbest doctorstake some timetake into considerationmany different thingssurgery procedure http://www.artwoo.com/article/weight-loss-surgery-tips weight loss surgery done, then you need to know that there are that you are going to have to before you actually go through with the weight loss surgery.

First of all you are going to have to go into your doctor, so that you can get a full examination and so that thus the doctor can tell you how healthy you are at the moment, as this is very important because if you are too unhealthy then you may not be able to go through with the weight loss at all.

However you do not have to worry because for the most part, not many people get told that they cannot have the weight loss surgery done, and so basically unless you have had some really serious past medical issues, then you should be fine. Preparing for the Weight Loss Surgery

There are many things that you are going to have to do in order to prepare for this surgery and so one of the that you are going to have to do here is research on your own time. This means talking with the doctors that are going to be involved, and asking them every single question that has ever come to mind about the surgery.

You need to be absolutely sure on everything, and so do not feel silly asking a ton of questions. You are also going to want to so that you can find a really good doctor, because this is a very serious surgery and so you definitely do not want to put yourself into the wrong hands. Ask around, and see who has opinions on what doctors, so that you can get some firsthand opinions in regards to who the are.

As well, you can actually go in for appointments with the doctors so that you get the chance to meet them before you even decide on having them as your doctor, so that you can get a feel for them and so that you can tell whether or not you want this doctor to be performing your surgery. Remember to ask your doctor questions about how many procedures like this they have done before, how long they have been in the medical field, and so on. Ann Marier writes informative articles about family life and general health issues, Her latest are about losing weight . Click on http://lossing-wieght.com to read all her weight loss articles Click on http://www.ultimatehealthinfo.com for other articles on general health issues ]]> How To Get Affordable Hmo Health Insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-hmo-health-insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-hmo-health-insurance#comments Thu, 03 Jan 2008 12:19:59 +0000 hmo health insurancehealth maintenance organizationshealth insurance planhealth insurance companyspecialized health careindependent research companyplan hmo http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-hmo-health-insurance HMO health insurance plan? HMO plans, also known as , provide policyholders with a list of doctors from which the policyholders can choose their own primary care provider, also known as a PCP. The PCP is usually a general practitioner or family doctor. Once the policyholder has chosen his PCP, he can see the PCP for general concerns, and be referred to other doctors for more . Those policyholders with HMO plans can pay a lower monthly premium thanks to the contracts between the HMO and the medical providers. In some cases, policyholders may also be required to pay a low co-payment for services.

Before you begin your search for an affordable HMO , there are three agencies you should contact:

Your state's department of insurance. Your state's department of insurance will be able to tell you whether or not the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan is licensed to do business in your state. If it's not, choose another .

The Better Business Bureau. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) will be able to help you find any complaints that have been filed against the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan. Knowing these complaints is essential to determine whether or not the health insurance company handles problems in a timely manner, as well as fairly and satisfactorily.

An . Independent research companies research various companies, businesses, products, etc. They are a third-part company, which means they have no personal connection with what they research; therefore, the reports are honest and accurate. An independent research company will help you find the financial rating of the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan. The financial rating tells you how financially strong the health insurance company is =96 or is not. http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/ http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml ]]> How To Get Affordable Hmo Health Insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-hmo-health-insurance http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-hmo-health-insurance#comments Sat, 24 Feb 2007 08:27:06 +0000 health insurance planhealth insurance companyhmo health insurancehmo plansbetter business bureauplan hmoindependent research company http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-get-affordable-hmo-health-insurance health insurance plan? , also known as Health Maintenance Organizations, provide policyholders with a list of doctors from which the policyholders can choose their own primary care provider, also known as a PCP. The PCP is usually a general practitioner or family doctor. Once the policyholder has chosen his PCP, he can see the PCP for general concerns, and be referred to other doctors for more specialized health care. Those policyholders with HMO plans can pay a lower monthly premium thanks to the contracts between the HMO and the medical providers. In some cases, policyholders may also be required to pay a low co-payment for services.

Before you begin your search for an affordable plan, there are three agencies you should contact:

Your state's department of insurance. Your state's department of insurance will be able to tell you whether or not the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan is licensed to do business in your state. If it's not, choose another .

The . The Better Business Bureau (BBB) will be able to help you find any complaints that have been filed against the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan. Knowing these complaints is essential to determine whether or not the health insurance company handles problems in a timely manner, as well as fairly and satisfactorily.

An . Independent research companies research various companies, businesses, products, etc. They are a third-part company, which means they have no personal connection with what they research; therefore, the reports are honest and accurate. An independent research company will help you find the financial rating of the insurance company from which you may purchase your HMO health insurance plan. The financial rating tells you how financially strong the health insurance company is -- or is not. http://www.ezquoteguide.com/health/ http://www.ezquoteguide.com/car-new-jersey.shtml ]]> If Effective, Drug-Free Asthma Treatments Exist, http://www.artwoo.com/article/if-effective-drug-free-asthma-treatments-exist http://www.artwoo.com/article/if-effective-drug-free-asthma-treatments-exist#comments Sat, 20 May 2006 00:32:05 +0000 free asthmaasthma reliefdrugsallergy symptomstraditional doctorsallergy treatmentshttp http://www.artwoo.com/article/if-effective-drug-free-asthma-treatments-exist allergy treatments. There are several reasons why doctors may not know or even if they do know, why they won't tell you.

One reason your doctor may be unaware of an effective, natural drug- and allergy treatment is that they generally are very busy and simply don't have the time to do the research about it. The main reason, is that many don't believe in natural treatments and think that are the only acceptable routes to take. The reality is drug companies often fund medical schools. These huge multi-national drug companies spend billions of dollars a year to create and promote drugs that they want doctors to prescribe and you to keep using. They spend multi-millions on advertising and funding medical schools to convince doctors and the public that drugs are the best and only solution to asthma and allergies. They will even go to great lengths to discredit natural practitioners and natural treatments. The bottom line is money: they would like you to continue to buy their expensive drugs and doctors want you to continue visiting them or they would both be out of business. The sad part is these drugs are expensive, usually don't work very well since they only mask the asthma or , even worse, they have dangerous side effects. If you currently take asthma drugs, knowing what the side effects are is important. For a listing and description of asthma drug side effects caused by the drugs you may be taking please see: http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/">http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/drugs.htm">http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/">http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/drugs.htm

Taking responsibility for your own health is the first major step and the fact that you are reading this indicates that you may be interested in investigating natural or alternative solutions for your asthma and allergy symptoms. If you are interested in learning more information about safe, effective drug-free solutions to your asthma and allergies please visit: http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/">http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com/ Susan Millar is a former asthma and allergy sufferer and the author of The Dramatic Report, a genuinely effective asthma and allergy treatment based on extensive research from internationally respected medical publications, which helped her to eliminate her asthma and allergies. http://www.dramatic-asthma-relief.com ]]> Finding The Average Cost Of Cosmetic Surgery http://www.artwoo.com/article/finding-the-average-cost-of-cosmetic-surgery http://www.artwoo.com/article/finding-the-average-cost-of-cosmetic-surgery#comments Sun, 28 Jan 2007 12:27:08 +0000 cosmetic surgerythinner thighsdoctorsfascinatednew breastscosmetic surgeonstandard operating procedure http://www.artwoo.com/article/finding-the-average-cost-of-cosmetic-surgery fascinated with the medical community's ability to change a person's appearance we get more and more sucked in. Any day of the week, with a click of the remote control, we can be in the operating room with a patient receiving -- and we're hooked. It can be fascinating to witness the transformation of someone struggling with self-esteem; and we eagerly anticipate the unveiling; what will the patient look like with his new nose, with her , new teeth, ?

We are a culture for whom cosmetic surgery has become . Whether we are unhappy with the toll age has taken on our faces or the way our belly droops over our jeans, we need only visit a to eliminate or change that which does not work.

When it comes to such procedures there are numerous things to consider -- finding a reputable surgeon, preparing for surgery itself, and learning the average cost of cosmetic surgery. While all these steps require extensive research, determining the average cost of cosmetic surgery can be tricky simply because it fluctuates so dramatically.

The average cost of cosmetic surgery depends on a number of factors; not the least of which is the area in which you live. The average cost of cosmetic surgery on one side of the country may not be the average cost of cosmetic surgery on the other side of the country. Therefore, decide first where you want to have your surgery performed. Most people choose to stay in the area in which they live. But if you are from a smaller town with less surgical resources, you may choose to travel to a larger city where you can choose from more experienced .

Once you have decided on a specific area then you can narrow down the average cost of cosmetic surgery. Take a sampling from doctors in this area just to get an idea. You will probably still see a variance in price among these doctors. Remember, experienced, highly-regarded doctors come at a price. Sometimes it is true that you get what you pay for.

Once you have established a ballpark figure you can begin to whittle it down based on the doctors in which you are interested. Again, the average cost of cosmetic surgery may not wind up being the actual cost you pay. But it will give you an idea so that you make arrangements for financing if needed. For easy to understand, in depth information about cosmetic surgery visit our ezGuide 2 http://cosmeticsurgery.ezguide2.com ]]> Things To Know About Foot Doctor http://www.artwoo.com/article/things-to-know-about-foot-doctor http://www.artwoo.com/article/things-to-know-about-foot-doctor#comments Tue, 02 Oct 2007 03:15:00 +0000 foot doctorsmedical college admission testpodiatric medicinehave been evaluatedinorganic chemistryorganic chemistrypodiatric surgeons http://www.artwoo.com/article/things-to-know-about-foot-doctor
are professionals that specialize in the medical treatment and care of the foot, ankle and the lower leg. Foot doctors are also called by other names like that of foot and ankle surgeons, and podiatrists. In order to become foot doctors they need to pass extensive tests like written and oral board examinations. They must also have a state license in order to practice .

After foot doctors have finished with their educational requirements they can work in private practices, hospitals and clinics. They can also decide to become professors at colleges of podiatric medicine where they in turn teach the proper way of treating foot problems. Then foot doctors also become department chiefs and hospital administrators.

In order to become foot doctors an individual must complete at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate study. They must have an acceptable grade point average and they should have good scores on the . In addition to these they need to have completed a course of study in subjects like biology, , organic chemistry and physics. Potential students are accepted only after their letters of recommendation . Their various extracurricular activities are also considered.

Once an individual decides to become a foot doctor they must go to a 4 year medical college where they will learn both the practical and theoretical aspects of being a foot doctor. In their first 2 years foot doctors learn subjects like anatomy, chemistry, pathology and pharmacology.

In their third and fourth years of being foot doctors they learn to deal with patients by doing clinical rotations in private practices, hospitals and clinics. In their clinical rotations prospective foot doctors take patient histories, and they perform physical examinations on the patients. They must also interpret the various diagnostic tests that they are given and provide treatment to the various patients under their care.

Once the foot doctors are considered as being able to practice podiatry you can have your foot problems seen to and treatment provided to you by them. These foot doctors are the best individuals to see to the various infections that are hurting your feet and provide the best means to healing them. http://www.herbalremedieslk.com/home_remedies.html , http://www.herbalremedieslk.com/home_remedies.html , http://www.myanxietyguide.com ]]> How To Compare Low Cost Health Insurance In Arizona http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-low-cost-health-insurance-in-arizona http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-low-cost-health-insurance-in-arizona#comments Thu, 07 Jun 2007 14:19:58 +0000 network doctorsplan hmohealth maintenance organizationhealth insurance plansthis differs fromparticipantshealth care http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-to-compare-low-cost-health-insurance-in-arizona health insurance plans available in Arizona. Below is a brief summary of the three most common low cost plans

1. (HMO): This is a common type of health insurance plan and is usually less expensive than PPO or PPOS. They were created in an attempt to defray the rising cost of 0insurance and . In essence, the network of doctors and health service providers agree to offer their services at a reduced cost that is offset by the increase number of patients that will utilize these doctors through their health plan.

HMO's require the patient to use doctors, hospitals, specialists that are in the HMO's network. Care is coordinated through a primary care physician that will decide whether or not the services of a specialist are required. If the primary care physician deems that in fact the services of the specialist are required, he/she will write a referral so that the specialist visit will be insured. Without a referral, the services performed by the specialist may not be covered.

2.Preferred Provider Organization (PPO): Unlike an HMO, PPO's allow its to see any doctor they wish. Although there is a network of doctors in the preferred plan as with an HMO, participants are not required to use them. The higher cost, however, of the out of encourages participants to use the in network doctors. Referrals are usually required to visit out of network doctors.

3.Point of Service Plans (PPOS) is a type of mix between HMO and PPO. New participants must select a primary care physician who, just like in an HMO, will manage the patient's health care. However, participants may choose to select in or out of network care providers. If out of network services are selected without a referral from a primary care physician, the visit will be treated as an out of network visit and will be covered. an HMO, which would not cover a non-referred doctor visit. http://ezquoteguide.com/health/ Low Cost Health Insurance Quotes in Arizona http://www.easymedinsurance.com Budget Health Insurance With Good Coverage ]]> What Arthritis Research Can Tell us About Rheumatoid Arthritis Prognosis? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-arthritis-research-can-tell-us-about-rheumatoid-arthritis-prognosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-arthritis-research-can-tell-us-about-rheumatoid-arthritis-prognosis#comments Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:57:25 +0000 auto immune diseasesauto immune diseasecourse of raarthritis researchmorning stiffnessswollen jointsrheumatoid arthritis http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-arthritis-research-can-tell-us-about-rheumatoid-arthritis-prognosis arthritis research the last decade and because of it we now know that (RA) is a disease we can place under the auto-immune diseases. But is enough arthritis research done to find a cure for this disease that makes millions of people suffer?. In this article we look at what the scientist have found, what the prognosis is for RA and if there is a proper cure in sight.

What is rheumatoid arthritis according to the scientist?

RA can be very painful and it can be disabling but what is causing it? According to arthritis research it is an this means that the immune system attacks healthy tissue, in this case it attacks the joints and causes inflammations in the joints and a disease of the joints cartilage.

Arthritis research shows that, just like with other , it occurs slightly more with women than with men and that the disease often becomes chronic. Specific arthritis research shows that it is hard to determine a specific in general RA affects the joints and the cartilage and because of this the joints can become deformed when the disease progresses. The treatment until this moment has been about slowing the process down and controlling the symptoms.

What can you expect when you get diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

As with most auto immune diseases the arthritis research shows that it is hard to line out a proper prognosis, this disease has a different time table for effery patient and when we look at RA the best thing is to look at it on a case by case situation. There are typical symptoms but they varies from person to person. Painful and , and fatigue are the most common symptoms.

There are doctors that are specialized in the care for people with RA called rheumatologist and they are trained specifically to take a larger look at the patient and not only at the symptoms. They are mainly specialized in the latest and current medical care that is available for RA. They can help you with the latest treatments and the latest drugs.

According to the latest arthritis research when your rheumatologist is asked for a prognosis for your specific case of RA the first step he will take is to follow the RA protocol ans start with the first step. Evaluating the pain level of the patient and alleviate the pain as good as possible. Sometimes the help of steroids are being set to work against the inflammation to relief the pain and sometimes an non steroidal anti-inflammatory drug can help against the swellings and pain from this disease.

Arthritis research has lead into many different drug protocols that your doctor can use to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis, but it still has not lead to an actual cure. Scientist have a difficult job just because RA can be so different form person to person. Doctors still have an difficult job to find the right combination of drugs to relief the pain of their patients.

So, even with all the arthritis research that has been done there still is no cure insight and although there have been some new drugs available they just treat the symptoms and not the actual disease.Jonathan Mitchell knows from personal experience what it means to wake up with pain. On his blog he tells you about subjects ranging from psoriatic arthritis to rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and everything in between.]]> Stem Cell Breakthrough http://www.artwoo.com/article/stem-cell-breakthrough http://www.artwoo.com/article/stem-cell-breakthrough#comments Sun, 22 Oct 2006 06:27:05 +0000 smooth muscle cellsstem cellsdavid geffen school of medicinehenry samuelistem cell researchpresident bushabortions http://www.artwoo.com/article/stem-cell-breakthrough stem cells when it comes to treating illness and disease due to their unique ability to transform into almost any type of human cell. The science has faced much controversy, however, due to the fact that stem cells are most often obtained through harvesting them from . That has been the major roadblock in - as of the writing of this article, has performed his first veto in order to halt stem cell research. New findings may soon negate the need for stem cells from abortions - scientists have recently used stem cells from the fat tissues of adults!

This exciting breakthrough was discovered by the , the School of Engineering, and the University of California Los Angeles. The researchers took stem cells from fat tissue found in adults, and transformed them into ! Smooth muscle cells are needed throughout the body in areas such as the intestinal tract and blood vessels. The very act of turning the stem cells into smooth muscle cells gives doctors hope that soon, we'll be able to take those cells and use them to help repair and regenerate organs that may be damaged in the body.

The cells that were transformed by the researchers behaved exactly as normal smooth muscle cells would. In addition, the fact that the stem cells came from the body that they would be eventually used to repair, the patients would undergo little risk of rejection of the cells. In the past, doctors have been able to successfully create smooth muscle cells from cells found in the brain and the bone marrow, but this breakthrough allows for unnecessary cells to perform the task as opposed to the important ones. To ensure that the experiment wasn't some type of isolated incident, the scientists repeated the process with the same success. The doctors now look forward to finding ways to make the transition between the fat cell and the smooth muscle cell occur more rapidly to allow for quicker production of the muscle cells. Any way you cut it, this development holds much promise for the future of the human condition. Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://yoursciencesource.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://theoutdoorslifestyle.com/ and http://worldofartandleisure.com/ ]]> Mexican Living: Doctors, Doctors, Doctors http://www.artwoo.com/article/mexican-living-doctors-doctors-doctors http://www.artwoo.com/article/mexican-living-doctors-doctors-doctors#comments Sat, 09 Dec 2006 06:27:02 +0000 prostate glandi don t knowdoctorsdoctor tomorrowgo see the doctoramerican doctorgoing to the doctor http://www.artwoo.com/article/mexican-living-doctors-doctors-doctors doctor tomorrow if I am not feeling better.

in Mexico is simply a delight. There are several reasons for my enchantment with going to Mexican . One is that I can afford it. The best part, in fact, about going to the Mexican doctor is at the end of the visit when you have to pay less than $15.00 for an office call.

This is what you will hear your telling you,

"That will be all for today. Now be sure to pay your $150.00 DOLLAR office visit fee so you can help make the payment on my brand-new SUV. Be sure to take a look at it on your way back to your little rust bucket of a car. After all you are paying for it!"

You instead hear this from your Mexican doctor,

"That will be $150.00 PESOS (less than $15.00 USD). Oh thank you very much," the Mexican doctor tells you, "you are very kind."

Reason number two why I love going to the Mexican doctors is that, if you are a man, they do not ask you every single time to drop your pants to have a look at that worrisome .

If you aren't a man then you have no idea of how obsessive the American medical community becomes about your prostate gland after you reach a certain age! After I hit 45-years old, each time I would , any doctor, they would always want to know when the last time I had my prostate gland looked at.

I would go to the doctor for:

A sore throat: "Oh, that red throat sure looks bad," the doctor would say, "but let's have a look at your prostate while you are here."

A cut finger requiring stitches: "There you go. That last stitch went in perfectly. Now strip off all your clothes, put on this gown, and I'll be right back."

An asthma attack: "Oh, oh, oh my God! The lungs sound fine but I think I hear something in your prostate gland. Quick, let's have a look!"

The neurologist slithers in:

"I think we need to look at your prostate."

"But doctor," you protest weakly, "I am here because my right leg has been numb for three months."

"Ah, yes. I think the prostate may be causing it. Bend over this table and let's have a go at it, shall we?"

American doctors will go to any means to get to have a look at your prostate. It is as though they win some sweepstakes for the most prostate glands they get to "have a look at." I just don't know!

The third reason I love going to the Mexican doctor is that they actually care about you. I am not making this up: They will call you at home, because they worry about your condition. If you are suppose to return to the doc for a follow-up visit and are one day late they call you to see if you are ok or what has happened to you. Can you even begin to fathom that?

When we came back from a Puerto Vallarta vacation, I contracted a jungle related rash. Don't ask me how. I was not swinging from disease carrying vines or rubbing up against something I should not have been. I just caught this hideous rash.

My Guanajuato doctor was treating me. It was rather a severe case and he got worried when I didn't return exactly on the 10th day he asked me to come back. So he called me up to see how I was doing.

I love Mexican doctors! Mexican Living: Print and eBooks--All you need to know about living and retiring to Mexico http://mexicanliving.access.to ]]> Cetyl Myristoleate Seperating Fact From Fiction http://www.artwoo.com/article/cetyl-myristoleate-seperating-fact-from-fiction http://www.artwoo.com/article/cetyl-myristoleate-seperating-fact-from-fiction#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 12:25:01 +0000 cetyl myristoleatecontactimmune modulatorfederal trade commissiondouble blind studiesarthritisdoctors http://www.artwoo.com/article/cetyl-myristoleate-seperating-fact-from-fiction Cetyl Myristoleate for the treatment of . For the last three years I have been researching and writing about Cetyl Myristoleate. I am constantly searching for new research and and interview every doctor I can find that works with it. The purpose of the article is to evaluate the claims made about Cetyl Myristoleate on the myriad of web sites that sell it. It you want more information on the research that documents the effectiveness of Cetyl Myristoleate then do a search for my article, "Cetyl Myristoleate: Science or Speculation".

Cetyl Myristoleate is an . This is a tough question. We do not have any medical research yet that documents that it is an immune modulator. Many believe that it is based on observations of their patients. Some people respond so well it appears that the benefits go beyond joint lubrication and a decreases in inflammation. Base on these results some doctors theorize that it is helping to correct some peoples immune systems. While this sounds wonderful it is a bold statement to make. I am not ready to call it an immune modulator.

Cetyl Myristoleate is a cure for arthritis. This is not only a bogus claim it is a lie. Not only is it a lie it is illegal to make that claim. If you are at a web site that makes this claim, leave, this person is not the kind of person you want to do business with. They need to be reported to the .

All you need is one 15 or 20 day protocol. There are several companies that make this type of claim. You will notice that the companies that make this claim are among the most expensive. I believe that they use this to justify their high prices. Who would pay this price on a regular bases. While the show that many people start finding relief in this amount of time, they were all short term studies and did not evaluate how long the results lasted. Every doctor I have talked to has disagreed with this statement. The people who find relief from Cetyl Myristoleate usually start seeing good results by the two week mark. But they continue to improve for the next two to four weeks. Almost everyone who discontinues use finds that with in a couple of weeks their symptoms begin to return. But they also find that once they max out their benefit they need much less to maintain that level of relief.

Cetyl Myristoleate helps 97% if the people who use it. I have seen this claim several times. It is simply not true. The research does not back it up and neither do those doctors who use it in practice. The percentage is closer to 70%. Of course the percentage changes depending on the type of arthritis you have. With nearly 100 types of arthritis nothing is going to work well on every type.

Cetyl Myristoleate is an anti aging agent. This is a powerful marketing tool. Every one wants to look and stay young. There is no research to back up this claim. Some of the doctors I have talked to believe it base on their observations. I have over a dozen family members and friends who take CM faithfully and none of us look younger. Yet almost all of us feel younger because we can now do things again that we had to give up because of our arthritis. If this is what they are talking about I concur. But if they are claiming it will make you younger or keep you from aging I think they are stretching it.

It is necessary to take digestive enzymes with Cetyl Myristoleate. This is a hard one. I personally do not think everyone does. Some people have a hard time digesting fats. If taking CM causes you stomach upset then you need to take a digestive enzyme. Make sure it has lipase because it is the enzyme that digests fat.

Cetyl Myristoleate will help you grow new cartilage. This is another unfounded claim. There is nothing in CM to help you grow cartilage. Once the inflammation is down then your body may find it easier to replace the cartilage damaged by the inflammation.

Will Cetyl Myristoleate help me with my arthritis? I would like to end the article with the question most ask of me. The answer is I do not know. All I can say is the research and my experience and the experience of the doctors I have talked to says that there is a 60% to 70% chance. Be reasonable about your expectations. CM is not going to repair bone damage, remove calcium deposits or repair other types of damage created by your arthritis. If you decide to try it do not pay too much. There is no need to pay $50, $80, $100 dollars or more. There are several good products in the $20 to $50 range. If the first bottle does not work for you do not waste your money on a second. Rusty Ford is the editor of http://arthritis-symptom.com and the health editor for http://My-Local-News.com. ]]> Top 5 Ways To Treat Hair Loss http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-5-ways-to-treat-hair-loss http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-5-ways-to-treat-hair-loss#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2007 08:07:58 +0000 cause hair lossprevent hair lossclogged hair folliclesdoctors sayhair growth doctorsexample doctorsseborrhea http://www.artwoo.com/article/top-5-ways-to-treat-hair-loss
So, the earliest form of treatment for hair loss should be scalp massage to stimulate the blood vessels of the scalp and help keep the hair follicles healthy enough to grow. Along with this treatment, doctors recommend seeking out hair care products that lead to a healthy scalp. Conditions such as eczema or should be treated quickly and treatment continued to maintain a healthy scalp. A healthy scalp is less likely to experience hair loss.

Those same that poor nutrition can be a contributing factor to hair loss. People need to maintain a health diet in an effort to promote healthy hair growth. Doctors say diets should be rich in vitamins and iron to promote healthy blood flow to the scalp. Complete body health also contributes to maintaining healthy hair.

There are also treatments designed to and help grow hair. Herbal topical treatments to regrow hair are usually based on theories similar to the Asian doctors. The topical treatments for hair loss typically include herbs to stimulate the blood vessels of the scalp and to clean it. These products often act on the concept that . They treat various scalp conditions and include herbs that help hair grow.

A more recent development in the treatment of hair loss are oral medications that are thought to combat the hormonal imbalance that leads to pattern baldness. These medications are only available through medical professionals.

And finally, there are surgical treatments designed to transplant hair follicles to the scalp and grow new hair where the old hair had died. These treatments usually involve removing hair follicles from another part of the body and transplanting them to the scalp.

A very thin incision in the scalp is made and pulled back to create a new home for the transplanted hair. Then, the hair is allowed to grow naturally in the new location.

These procedures are often done gradually and in the office to minimize the cost of the procedure. It is also done in stages to avoid looking like a hair piece or like obvious cosmetic surgery.

Certain medications and stress can also contribute to hair loss, so doctors recommend minimizing stress levels to prevent hair loss. However, once a person is suffering from hair loss, there are additional treatments available. There are hair pieces and hair "thickening" products designed to make the hair loss less apparent. These products do not treat the hair loss, but minimize the social effects of it by hiding the bald spots. http://www.methodsofhealing.com/Hair_Loss.html ]]> Chronic Headache - What You Should Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/chronic-headache-what-you-should-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/chronic-headache-what-you-should-know#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2007 18:27:09 +0000 chronic headachetension headacheheadache researchchronic headachesdoctors saybroken blood vesselelectroencephalogram http://www.artwoo.com/article/chronic-headache-what-you-should-know doctors say, " its only in the head."

There are two kinds of headaches. The first is called the , which may happen for a few minutes to a few hours. It usually goes away by drinking some water or taking a break from whatever the person is doing.

Those who are experiencing this for more than 15 days in a given month has something worse which is the second kind called a . Research shows that there are very few people that have this problem. This often occurs to women than men perhaps because of hormones and other chemicals in the body.

Scientists do not yet know the real cause of a chronic headache. Some attribute it to stress or not getting enough nutrients in the diet. Believe it not, the type of medicine being taken may also be the cause of this problem.

Should this occur for more than two days, it is best to consult with a doctor immediately for proper treatment. Doctors will not be able to tell that the patient has a chronic headache. This can only be done after answering some questions such as how long the headaches have happened including one's medical history.

To narrow down the problem, a blood test and a neurological exam will be done on the patient. Two of these tests are the CT scan and the or EEG. If the brain activity is normal and there are no problems inside like a or tumor, only then can doctors say it is a chronic headache.

There are various drugs in the market that are there to help treat . Unfortunately, there have been instances where it just got worse after taking it. Should this happen, the patient should stop taking the medicine and try something different.

Some researchers have pointed out the getting help from a chiropractor can make chronic headaches go away. This is because the techniques used by these professionals are not only to relieve any pain or tension in the spine because this comforts the whole body.

Another eastern technique that is used to treat chronic headaches is acupuncture. This works by applying needles to sensitive spots to relieve tension in the body. Low Jeremy maintains http://Headache.ArticlesForReprint.com. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. ]]> Doctors Doing Hypnotherapy http://www.artwoo.com/article/doctors-doing-hypnotherapy http://www.artwoo.com/article/doctors-doing-hypnotherapy#comments Sat, 08 Sep 2007 03:20:02 +0000 hypnotherapyseen doctorsmedical doctorsno doubthypnotherapistsmedical practitionerspsychology family http://www.artwoo.com/article/doctors-doing-hypnotherapy hypnotherapists. Their credentials or reputation as physicians have nothing to do with their rating as hypnotherapists. In my opinion, those who are successful at , it really has little to do with their position as a doctor.

Like any other profession, as experts, we specialize, and we cultivate and develop our expertise in a given area. The same is true of doctors and other professionals in whatever specialty, be it psychology, family medicine, or any other practice.

There is certainly the potential for crossover, and have traditionally used hypnosis as part of their treatment, but only to varying degrees of success. Typically, as a professional or specialist in any given area, you will achieve more success in your area of specialty.

If I had started out as a medical physician, a PhD, I doubt that I would have the same success at hypnotherapy as I do have, and have had for so many years, as it wouldn't be my main or primary area of practice. I've nurtured and cultivated my talent, and grown as a hypnotherapist, and I've learned from doing. I've seen what works and what doesn't work. I've tried different approaches, I've witnessed different results. And I've devoted my entire career to it as a specialty. It's not just something I do in my spare time. It's part of my life.

Most start out with an excellent knowledge of the physical human body. Of this there is . They also have unlimited knowledge and resources at their disposal. The study is limitless and ongoing. However, much of the methodology is theory based. The real difference is that hypnotherapy is about doing, not theorizing.

I have apply hypnotherapy as part of their practice and with great success. Their excellent knowledge of people and their conditions served as an advantage in applying hypnotherapy successfully. Although for most their primary area is not hypnotherapy, even though they venture over from time to time, they won't really cultivate that skill as a specialty.

I know of some hypnotherapists who have obtained doctorates, and without the years of study which it should take to be able to call yourself a doctor. I don't know why they feel the need to buy this title. Perhaps it is just an ego thing. Although I'm sure it also helps them get more clients as the general public has a high level of trust for doctors.

Don't get me wrong. We'd be in a lot of trouble without doctors. They do wonderful work. However in hypnotherapy a PhD is irrelevant. I don't believe being a doctor would make me a better hypnotherapist. In fact I know it wouldn't. I'm not putting down the study of modern medicine and the qualifications of medical practitioners; I'm saying that it won't necessarily make you a successful hypnotherapist. Hypnosis is all about the doing! Barrie St John is a leading figure in the field of hypnotherapy. He is the author behind the best selling self hypnosis CDs and downloads at http://www.HypnoShop.com ]]> Chronic Headache - What You Should Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/chronic-headache-what-you-should-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/chronic-headache-what-you-should-know#comments Sun, 04 May 2008 19:14:28 +0000 broken blood vesselheadache researchchronic headachetension headachechronic headachesbrain activityneurological exam http://www.artwoo.com/article/chronic-headache-what-you-should-know
There are two kinds of headaches. The first is called the , which may happen for a few minutes to a few hours. It usually goes away by drinking some water or taking a break from whatever the person is doing.

Those who are experiencing this for more than 15 days in a given month has something worse which is the second kind called a . Research shows that there are very few people that have this problem. This often occurs to women than men perhaps because of hormones and other chemicals in the body.

Scientists do not yet know the real cause of a chronic headache. Some attribute it to stress or not getting enough nutrients in the diet. Believe it not, the type of medicine being taken may also be the cause of this problem.

Should this occur for more than two days, it is best to consult with a doctor immediately for proper treatment. Doctors will not be able to tell that the patient has a chronic headache. This can only be done after answering some questions such as how long the headaches have happened including one's medical history.

To narrow down the problem, a blood test and a will be done on the patient. Two of these tests are the CT scan and the electroencephalogram or EEG. If the is normal and there are no problems inside like a or tumor, only then can doctors say it is a chronic headache.

There are various drugs in the market that are there to help treat . Unfortunately, there have been instances where it just got worse after taking it. Should this happen, the patient should stop taking the medicine and try something different.

Some researchers have pointed out the getting help from a chiropractor can make chronic headaches go away. This is because the techniques used by these professionals are not only to relieve any pain or tension in the spine because this comforts the whole body.

Another eastern technique that is used to treat chronic headaches is acupuncture. This works by applying needles to sensitive spots to relieve tension in the body. Low Jeremy maintains http://Headache.ArticlesForReprint.com. This content is provided by Low Jeremy. It may be used only in its entirety with all links included. ]]> Safest And Lowest Priced Source For Generic Drugs. Is There Such A Utopia? http://www.artwoo.com/article/safest-and-lowest-priced-source-for-generic-drugs-is-there-such-a-utopia http://www.artwoo.com/article/safest-and-lowest-priced-source-for-generic-drugs-is-there-such-a-utopia#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:30:00 +0000 generic drugsbranded drugstypes of drugsdifferent types of drugsdrugs onecontactfood and drug administration http://www.artwoo.com/article/safest-and-lowest-priced-source-for-generic-drugs-is-there-such-a-utopia types of drugs to patients. One of them is the . So lets us get inside the world of drugs.

Types of Drugs

There are mainly two forms of drugs. One is the and the other is the generic drugs. Branded drugs are much costlier as they are manufactured from reputed pharmaceutical companies through a lot of expensive and research having the FDA () certification. Generic drugs don't have the brand name but it's not unrecognized by FDA.

It doesn't mean that generic drugs do not work properly. Their effects are same as that of the branded but it is much lesser in price as its cost of production is less.

Safest and Lowest Priced Source

As per research it is found that generic drugs are also safe. In fact it can do wonders on the patients. It is a blessing for those who can't afford to purchase branded drugs because of their exorbitant prices. But many doctors also recommend generic drugs apart from the branded ones. So take it safely. It won't cause any harm to you.

Generic drugs are also low in price as they are not produced by big pharmaceutical industries and even not promoted in the media but the fact is that the term, safest and lowest price doesn't go with each other all the time. Sometimes it is there fortunately but some may not be so much effective and also may not produce desired results.

However the fact is not a utopia as such. You can a doctor or a medical organization for such enquiry. It is also advised to consult the FDA's official website. But no wonder it will take enough time and experience to search for such a drug source. However, it's a dream for many but also a reality for few. Cristhian Arguedas writes articles for http://www.rxpersonaluse.com/ http://www.rxpersonaluse.com/www.http://www.rxpersonaluse.com/cgi-bin/cart/= orderdrugs.cgi?search=Fosamaxandsubmit=SEARCH

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]]> How Keeping A Medical Journal Can Improve Your Health Care http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-keeping-a-medical-journal-can-improve-your-health-care http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-keeping-a-medical-journal-can-improve-your-health-care#comments Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:25:01 +0000 doctors officehematologist oncologistmedical journalhealth care systemtime survivorchronic illnesscancer chemotherapy http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-keeping-a-medical-journal-can-improve-your-health-care time survivor of cancer. Chemotherapy did significant damage to my heart and lungs.* Because of this I have spent a lot of time in the . I have an ology problem. I have more ologists in my life than I know what to do with. I have a Cardiologist, Neurologist, Urologist, Anesthesiologist, Hematologist, Oncologist, Pulmonologist, Rheumatologist and a Nephrologist. My brain is not able to keep up with just one of these. If you have any then you understand the dilemma that I have. How does a person keep up with all of this? The simple answer is by keeping a . It does not matter if you have one doctor in your life or like me a dozen, keeping a medical journal will not only help you manage your health care but it will improve the quality of the care you get as well.

There are four sections that I keep in my medical journal. There is a section for notes I take at the doctor's office, a section for questions I have for the doctors, a section for research and a section for the drugs I take. Each one of the sections has a purpose and each can help insure improve the quality of care you receive.

The first section is I have in my journal is for notes I take at the . This is important for two reasons. It is hard to remember the things you talk to your doctor about when you get home, much less to remember it a month later when you are seeing a different doctor. Create a separate page or section for each doctor you see. When you have a chronic illness you have different doctors from different specialties that you see. This helps you keep up with what you have talked about with each. Always take notes while you are at your appointment with the doctor. It is important to get the information down when it is fresh in your mind. It is ok to be brief with your notes while you are in the room with the doctor because you can sit down before you leave the medical office and finish them. Remember to date your entries for the doctor visit section of your journal. If for any reason you need to go to court then these notes are admissible.

The second section is your research section. As you look over your notes from your doctor visit if there is anything you do not understand you can research it. This research can be on the Internet, asking friends and family or talking with others in a support group for your condition. Personally I use all three. While in the doctor's office, if we talk about something I do not understand, I put it in my notes. Sometimes I even ask the doctor to spell the term. You are the one who has power in making your medical decisions. These decisions are best made with as much understanding as possible. When you get home from an appointment go over your notes and see if there is anything you need to have more information about. Then write this in question form in your research section. Say your doctor says that your hematocrit in your CBC is off. First of all you ask your doctor what that means. If after his explanation you feel you would like to have more information you can look it up. For example he tells you that your hematocrit showed that your white blood cell count was elevated you can lookup to see what that means.

The third is a very important section. In fact if you only have one section this is the one to have. It is the questions you want to ask your doctor. All of us have been to the doctor some time and after we left we remember that we forgot to ask the doctor something. This helps prevent that from happening. This should include questions from your self and from your medical support team. First if there are any questions you have after looking over your notes from a doctor visit write it down. If while doing any research a question comes up you write it down. If a question comes up while talking with friends and family, someone in your medical support team or condition related support group you write it down. Before you go to a doctor visit you go over these questions and write down all that are relevant to discuss with this doctor. This way when you go to the appointment all the questions I want to ask are right there in front of you.

The last section is for drugs. This section lists all the drugs you are on. Every time you see a new doctor they want to know what drugs you are taking. It also should list all the drugs you have been on before. It is important when you stop taking a drug to write down why you stopped taking them. If the doctor takes you off of a drug because it is not working you should write that down. It is really important to write down any drugs your doctor takes you off of because of side effects. You should have a page in this section that lists drugs you can not take and the reason you cannot take them. I have been taken off so many drugs because of side effects that I cannot remember them all. When a new doctor recommends a drug to me I look to make sure it is not one I have stopped taking for a specific reason.

After a while this notebook may get large. You do not have to carry it to every appointment. Usually I take a spiral notebook that includes the questions I want to ask and room for me to take notes on. When I see a new doctor or I am seeing several doctors about the same condition I take the whole notebook with me.

If you keep up with your medical journal I am sure you will find that the quality of your health care will improve.

* For those of you considering Chemo this is a rare occurrence of two of the specific chemo drugs I was taking.

* For more information about a medical support team look up my article "How to make the most of your health care with a medical support team." Rusty Ford, Managing editor of http://arthritis-symptom.com/ ]]> 3 Reasons You Should Not Take Vitamins - Do They Hold Water? http://www.artwoo.com/article/3-reasons-you-should-not-take-vitamins-do-they-hold-water http://www.artwoo.com/article/3-reasons-you-should-not-take-vitamins-do-they-hold-water#comments Tue, 02 Jan 2007 10:27:09 +0000 vitamin supplementsvitaminsnutritionbest doctorsfdavitamin supplementfarming methods http://www.artwoo.com/article/3-reasons-you-should-not-take-vitamins-do-they-hold-water vitamins. You know, the normal stuff about depletion in food, how the now recommends that you take vitamins, bad , etc, etc.

But this article is not going to be about that. I want to go over 3 reasons that you might not want to take vitamins, and answer each objection.

First of all, vitamins can be expensive. Some are not, but some are. You could spend anywhere from ten dollars to hundreds of dollars a month on s. But is cost really the issue? I don't think so! The real issue is a cost-vs-benefit ratio. An expensive vitamin that gives you benefits is better than a cheap one that doesn't. So the real answer to the cost of vitamins is finding the product(s) that gives you the best results for your money.

Secondly, vitamin supplements don't work. They don't improve your health. Well, at least that is what some people would like you to believe. The truth is that some or perhaps even many supplements don't work. But there are also many vitamin supplements that do work. The key is to do your research, so you can find and use the products that work!

Thirdly, your doctor either doesn't recommend that you use a vitamin supplement, or your doctor can't tell you which to use. Well, that is not uncommon. To put it plainly, most doctors are far from experts in nutrition. Even the often know little about nutrition. If you need help choosing a vitamin product, get help from someone who is an expert in nutrition - such as a naturopath or nutritionist.

The truth is, there is no good reason you shouldn't be taking a vitamin supplement - so if you aren't taking one already, start today! Visit the vitamin information guide for supplement information and vitamin discount coupons: http://www.guide-vitamin.com ]]>