staph bacteria http://www.artwoo.com Returned search results for staph bacteria Copyright 2008 Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:15:02 +0000 http://www.artwoo.com/rss/staph+bacteria Understanding MRSA Can Help Prevent Against It http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-mrsa-can-help-prevent-against-it http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-mrsa-can-help-prevent-against-it#comments Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:36:52 +0000 resistant staphylococcus aureusresistant germsdifferent types of bacteriatypes of bacteriablack plaguestaph infectionheart valves http://www.artwoo.com/article/understanding-mrsa-can-help-prevent-against-it Staph infection. A Staph infection is when the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus is on the body and there is an opening of sorts that allow the bacteria to get in. When that happens, an infection can happen. It's common in hospital settings because of how many different bacteria are going around. For most people, their knowledge of Staph ends with the normal, simple, Staphylococcus aureus.

That would have been the case until a few years ago when suddenly, MRSA became a huge scare to people. People were talking about it as if it the had come back again. Standing for methicillin-, MRSA is a mean bacteria that can do a lot more damage to the body because of how resistant it is to so many . Unlike a normal Staph infection that can be treated with a regimen of antibiotics, MRSA is immune to so many of them.

The symptoms of a breakout of MRSA (or any Staph infection) for that matter starts with simple bumps that appear to be little red pimples. Unfortunately, these can quickly turn into painful, deep abscesses that can only be treated with surgery. That happens if the bacterium stays on the surface of the body. If it gets into the body, it can do tremendous damage to bones, joints, the bloodstream, lungs, and the . As can be seen, a Staph infection is very serious.

Because of that, it makes perfect sense why people were so petrified of MRSA. In the hospital setting, there is one antibiotic that doctors are known to prescribe called vancomycin. This antibiotic is known for treating and is lethal against MRSA. Once again, though, doctors are finding that there are new strains of MRSA popping up that are resistant to vancomycin. Doctors now are treating it by not even administering an antibiotic, but instead, draining abscess caused by the MRSA. If they can drain it, perhaps the MRSA will go away.

The simple truth, though, is that while treating MRSA might seem like the best thing you can do, the reality is: prevention is key. If you can prevent the spread of MRSA rather than worry about it only after you have it, it won't spread. The trick to preventing the spread of MRSA are the following tips:

• Wear gloves when dealing with a patient that is a potential carrier of MRSA.

• Wash your hands before and after dealing with any patient in case you have MRSA on your hands.

• Wash your own hands often, even if you're not in the medical field. Proper hygiene can definitely help prevent against it.

These are just three techniques that people suggest will help lessen the amount of cases of MRSA. Because of its severity, people need to do everything they can to try and limit its spread. It is life-threatening if not dealt with appropriately and people have and can die from it. But, if people take proper care in preventing against it, they have nothing to worry about. Until then, though, scientists will continue creating new antibiotics to try and counter this resistant bug.Jacob is a biology major with aspirations to get his PhD in virology and become a professor. He runs his biology news blog where he posts the latest in biological news and his opinions on what is going on in the field. He write about numerous different topics including neurobiology, ecology, medicine, and microbiology.]]> Deadly Staph Infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/deadly-staph-infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/deadly-staph-infections#comments Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:20:02 +0000 staph bacteriaantibiotic resistant bacteriamethicillin resistant staphylococcus aureuskiller bacteriastaph infectionspreferablymrsa http://www.artwoo.com/article/deadly-staph-infections Staph Infections in Schools

Over the past few years some dangerous have become resistant to antibiotics. Only recently has the news media focused on this serious new health problem, which is of urgent concern to our schools. These , called or "", have recently caused panic in schools in the USA. Some infected students have become seriously ill and some have died after these invaded their blood stream. Most Staph bacteria only causes minor skin infections and are treated with antibiotics. Serious and deadly infections however, develop when antibiotic resistant bacteria (MRSA) is involved. The best methods for prevention of all types of Stap infections involve general cleaning strategies which can be incorporated into the routine cleaning practices at all schools. Here are some tips for limiting the possibility of Staph bacteria infecting your students:

1.) Establish a daily and routine environmental cleaning schedule for your school restrooms and dining areas. The cleaning staff should be trained and monitored to be sure they understand and practice thorough and effective cleaning procedures. Your local health department can provide advice on procedures.

2.)Use germicidal products or a solution of 1 part chlorine bleach and 9 part water to clean any surface that is subject to frequent touching by students, including light switches, doorknobs, faucet handles, hand rails and all restroom fixtures. Use soap and water at a minimum, an all-purpose cleaner, for a daily cleaning of all other floors and surfaces.

3.) Install automatic soap dispensers, automatic hand dryers and automatic paper towel dispensers. These touch-free automatic dispensers will reduce student's exposure to appliances that are frequently the source of hand transmitted bacteria. like Staph. If your school still utilizes the old manual hands-on dispensers it will be nearly impossible to clean them frequently enough to eliminate the spread of bacteria.

4.) Immediately clean up any surface that has a visible body fluid contamination such as blood, urine or other body fluid.

5.) Make sure automatic soap dispensers and automatic paper towel dispensers are filled with product at all times. This should be part of the cleaning personnel daily routine. Refill the dispensers daily.

6.) Encourage good hygiene. Students should be cautioned against sharing water bottles and personal items, encourages to shower after gym classes and other physical activities.

7.) Require that students cover cuts, abrasions and lesions with a proper dressing (bandage) until healed. Athletics staff should monitor this closely among their athletes.

8.) Clean all items used in athletic activities with an all-purpose cleaner and wash uniforms after each use.

9.) Publish, articulate and post reminders to staff and employees the importance of frequent hand washing with soap and water or the use of germicidal hand gels. Your schools restrooms and cafeteria should have warning signs posted in highly visible areas reminding everyone that hand washing is a requirement of your facility and is everyone's responsibility.

Following these simple cleaning routines will greatly reduce you schools risk of bacterial infections of all types, including Staph and viruses, such as the flu, and the common cold. Mark Thevenot authors family-friendly health articles. His website is http://www.superrxcard.com where visitors can print a free prescription discount card that is accepted at over 57,000 pharmacies. ]]> Types Of Surgical Infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/types-of-surgical-infections http://www.artwoo.com/article/types-of-surgical-infections#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2008 10:15:01 +0000 wound contaminationnasal cavitiessurgical incisioninfection nosocomialnosocomial infectionsurgical infectionssterile environment http://www.artwoo.com/article/types-of-surgical-infections sterile environment. Because so many various bacteria are present in a hospital environment, it can leave patients and the staff at risk for developing a myriad of infections. No where is this more evident than in the statistics of surgical patients developing a post operative infection.

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This is the term that is used for any infection that is a result of your treatment in a clinic or hospital that is secondary to your initial condition. You are considered to have a nosocomial infection if you develop an infection within approximately forty eight hours after your procedure or if you develop one thirty days after your discharge date. Some statistics say that at least 75% of this type of infection occurs in patients admitted to the hospital for a surgical procedure.

Where Do Occur?

Though you can develop an infection in any part of your body, the commonest areas that infection are found in the urinary tract, said to be 40%, your respiratory tract, said to be 15% and bacteraemia, said to be 5%. Bacteraemia is when bacteria are able to get into your bloodstream. It is also known as septicemia.

Why Do Surgical Patients Develop Infections?

Everyone has natural occurring bacteria in and on their body. This is considered your normal body flora. You have bacteria living on your skin, in the oral and , the urinary tract and the large bowel. It is thought that most patients that develop a nosocomial infection do so from their own flora.

Infection from

Some patients develop post operative infections because their or the wound is contaminated. This is often referred to as a surgical site infection. This can happen in a number of ways. The wound can be contaminated by the patient's own flora or the surgeon's hands can carry infection if they are not properly washed and sterilized. The instruments or the dressings that are used during the procedure may also be the source for infectious bacteria, as well as IV lines, catheters and drains.

Airborne Post Surgical Infection Sources

You can develop an infection after surgery from bacteria that is airborne. This can come from the air flow to vents that are present in the operating room or where the procedure is performed. You can also develop an infection following surgery because of bacteria that is introduced into the environment that travels into the hospital via the staff's as well as any visitor's clothing and shoes.

Surgical Infections and Diabetes

Those with diabetes are at a higher risk than most patients for developing an infection after having surgery. Monitoring the levels of a surgical patient's blood glucose is of vital importance when that person also has diabetes. There has been much research done showing how levels of elevated blood sugar can put a patient at a higher risk of developing a post surgical infection.

What Types of Bacteria are most common in Surgical Infections?

Streptococcus pyogenes or. S.pyogenes is responsible for many diseases in humans. They can develop as a mild infection that is topical or they can cause a systematic disease that can sometimes be life threatening. Examples of S.pyogenes infections are impetigo which usually affects an area of skin and pharyngitis more commonly known as strep throat. These two conditions would be considered mild.

Staphylococcus auerus is also referred to as golden staph and can literally be translated to mean "Golden Cluster Seed." This bacterium commonly lives in a person's nose or on the skin. Staph infections can cause minor infections such as carbuncles, boils and pimples or it can cause serious infections such as meningitis, septicemia or pneumonia.

How to Avoid Developing an Infection after Surgery

Prevention is the best way you can avoid developing a post surgical infection. If you are concerned about this happening, speak to your doctor about his surgical techniques. Check with the hospital about their practices of sterilizing and preparing their operating rooms. You can also find information online that may give you an idea of the statistics for a particular health care facility for patients that develop infections after surgery in their clinical setting. Suffering from Yeast Infection? Check out this site: http://www.cureyeastinfection.org ]]> Toxic Shock Syndrome Symptoms! http://www.artwoo.com/article/toxic-shock-syndrome-symptoms http://www.artwoo.com/article/toxic-shock-syndrome-symptoms#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2006 12:32:05 +0000 toxic shock syndromestreptococcus bacteriastaphylococcus aureus bacteriastreptococcal toxic shock syndromeabsorbency tamponstssstss http://www.artwoo.com/article/toxic-shock-syndrome-symptoms TSS only affects women, when in fact it can affect anyone - men, women and children. TSS has occurred in all races, although most cases have been reported from North America and Europe.

What Is ? There are actually two different types of this condition. Toxic shock syndrome, which is caused by , has been associated with the use of tampons. (TSS was initially linked to a particular brand of tampons, which have since been taken off the market.) Although the exact connection is still not clear, researchers suspect that certain types of high- provided a moist, warm home where the bacteria could thrive.

Although TSS usually occurs in menstruating women, it can affect anyone who has any type of staph infection, including pneumonia, abscess, skin or wound infection, a blood infection called septicemia, or a bone infection called Osteomyelitis.

A related infection, , or , is caused by . Most often STSS appears after streptococcus bacteria have invaded areas of injured skin, such as cuts and scrapes, surgical wounds, and even chickenpox blisters. It almost never follows a simple streptococcus throat infection

Symptoms

Toxic shock syndrome Toxic shock syndrome from staphylococcus starts suddenly with vomiting, high fever (temperature at least 102 degrees Fahrenheit [38.8 degrees Celsius]), a rapid drop in blood pressure (with lightheadedness or fainting), watery diarrhea, headache, sore throat, and muscle aches. Within 24 hours, a sunburn-like rash appears. There also may be bloodshot eyes and an unusual redness under the eyelids or inside the mouth (and vagina in females). After that, broken blood vessels may appear on the skin. Other symptoms may include: confusion or other mental changes; decreased urination; fatigue and weakness; thirst; weak and rapid pulse; pale, cool, moist skin; and rapid breathing.

Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome (STSS) Streptococcal toxic shock syndrome can happen following a streptococcus infection in the body, most often a skin infection or an infected wound. Within 48 hours of infection, the person's blood pressure drops dangerously low, and he or she may have fever, dizziness, confusion, difficulty breathing, and a weak and rapid pulse. The skin may be pale, cool, and moist, and there may be a blotchy rash that sometimes peels. The area around an infected wound can become swollen, red, and have areas of severely damaged or dying flesh. The liver and kidneys may begin to fail, and bleeding problems may develop.

If you develop toxic shock syndrome, you'll likely be hospitalized and need antibiotics. Doctors will try to determine the source of the infection. Along with antibiotics, you'll receive supportive care to treat the signs and symptoms of toxic shock syndrome. If your blood pressure begins to drop (hypotension), you'll need medication to stabilize it and fluids to prevent dehydration. The toxins produced by the staph bacteria may result in kidney failure. If your kidneys fail, you may need dialysis. Can Toxic Shock Syndrome Be Prevented? Find out at http://ToxicShockSyndrome.ewhy.info ]]> Can Toxic Shock Syndrome Affect Anyone? http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-toxic-shock-syndrome-affect-anyone http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-toxic-shock-syndrome-affect-anyone#comments Fri, 09 Jun 2006 03:32:05 +0000 toxic shock syndrometssstaphylococcus aureus bacteriacontraceptive spongebirth control methodsinsect bitesboils http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-toxic-shock-syndrome-affect-anyone toxic shock syndrome () from magazines or from friends, but do you know why it is important to be aware of this illness? Would you recognize the symptoms? TSS is an extremely rare but potentially serious illness that can affect anyone.

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a serious but uncommon bacterial infection. TSS was originally linked to the use of tampons, but it is now also known to be associated with the and diaphragm . In rare cases, TSS has resulted from wounds or surgery incisions where bacteria have been able to enter the body and cause the infection.

Anyone can get TSS -- men, women and children. Half the reported cases of TSS are associated with women using tampons; half result from localized infections, for example following burns, , or surgery. The risk of TSS is greater in younger people. This is because older people are more likely to have the necessary antibodies to protect them from the toxin that causes TSS.

Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a type of blood poisoning that will make you feel severely ill very quickly. TSS is a rare but potentially serious illness that can develop quickly in anyone -- men, women and children.

TSS is caused by the common bacteria -- Staphylococcus aureus -- which normally live harmlessly on the skin and in the nose, armpit, groin or vagina of one in every three people. In rare cases certain strains of these bacteria can produce toxins (poisons) that cause TSS.

With early diagnosis TSS can be treated with antibiotics to kill the , and other medicines which help counteract the symptoms.

You can reduce your chances of getting toxic shock syndrome by changing your tampon frequently, at least every four to eight hours. Use the lowest absorbency tampon you can and try to alternate using tampons and sanitary napkins whenever possible.

Toxic shock syndrome can recur. People who've had it once can get it again. If you've had toxic shock syndrome or a prior staph infection, don't use tampons at all. Can Toxic Shock Syndrome Be Prevented? Find out at http://ToxicShockSyndrome.ewhy.info ]]> Like Our Human Friends Can Us Dogs Have http://www.artwoo.com/article/like-our-human-friends-can-us-dogs-have http://www.artwoo.com/article/like-our-human-friends-can-us-dogs-have#comments Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:50:05 +0000 food allergiesflea allergiesdogsdog ownersflea bitescontactfleas http://www.artwoo.com/article/like-our-human-friends-can-us-dogs-have dog owners resemble their but, whether or not the dogs look like their owners, dogs do suffer many of the same illnesses. Dogs, just like humans, can become unhealthily obese from bad eating habits and not enough exercise. Dogs can also acquire diseases like diabetes, heart disease and gum diseases that cause dental problems and bad breath. Dogs can also, believe it or not, develop allergies.

Just like people, dogs get itchy skin and watery eyes from with things that they are allergic to. Other allergies can cause the dog to develop flu-like symptoms such as diarrhea and throwing up.

Dogs with allergies are not as uncommon as you may think; some experts, in fact, say that one out of every five dogs will have an allergic reaction to some substance.

If your dog has allergies the treatment is pretty much just a two-step procedure: 1) Get the dog to a veterinarian to determine what triggered the allergic reaction and 2) Do whatever is necessary to protect the dog from further exposure to whatever it was that caused the allergic reaction.

Following are descriptions of some of the most common allergies in dogs.

. No one will be surprised to hear that dogs get or that the fleas torment the dog, but most people may not be aware that some dogs are actually allergic to . The problem is, when a flea bites a dog, it leaves behind a bit of it's saliva in the bitten area. It's this saliva that causes an allergic reaction in some dogs.

If your veterinarian determines that your dog is allergic to flea bites the obvious remedy is to get rid of all the fleas in and around your house. It will be hard work and you may want to bring in a professional exterminator and get all new bedding for your dog. Also, if fleas are a special health risk to your dog, you'll need to keep it isolated from any other dog that may have fleas.

. Food allergies are perhaps the easiest allergies to avoid. To have an allergic reaction to some food, your dog must eat the food and, as any good veterinarian will tell you, your dog should be eating nothing except its dog food. Table scraps for a dog should be considered toxic. Dogs may act like they love it when you feed them off your plate but sooner or later something they eat will either make them sick or trigger an allergic reaction. Remember that the food we humans eat contains preservatives, food coloring and artificial sweeteners; most of that stuff is harmless for most people but most of it can be really unhealthy for a dog.

Skin allergies. Dogs can suffer from dermatitis as an allergic reaction to the ordinary impurities in the air; impurities such as mold and dust; the technical term for this is "atopic dermatitis." The dermatitis may show up as a rash that is visible on some dogs but are barely visible on others but, in most cases, you'll see your dog biting and licking its paws, stomach or groin. It may be fleas or it may be an allergic skin rash -- check it out!

Bacteria allergies. It is not common for a dog to be allergic to staphylococcus (staph) bacteria on its skin but when it happens it develops some dramatic symptoms such as hair loss, red blotches on the skin and possibly the development of pus pockets(pustules) filled with fluid. The staph bacteria itself is not rare -- its virtually everywhere in some amount -- but this type of reaction to it is, fortunately, very rare. Your dog is more likely to develop a bacterial allergy if it is in other ways unhealthy or if it has other serious allergies.

Your veterinarian will run some tests on your dog's blood and will determine the nature of the bacteria and the most likely cure -- most likely some antibiotic or an immune stimulant. We all love our dogs and hate to see them sick or in pain. Whenever your dogs behavior becomes frantic or, at the other extreme, fatigued or when you notice anything abnormal in its behavior or physically, it is best to get your veterinarian involved as fast as possible. Gary Allison is a third generation of professional dog breeders. It all started with his grandparents in 1970 with the Boston Terriers and has expanded to Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Pugs, Shih Tzu's and Pomeranians. He is also actively involved with dog rescue and has a website that showcases the puppies he occasionally has for sale at http://allmypuppiesonline.com Gary is also the author of two consumer guides, http://carpetsecrets.com and http://movingsecretsguide.com ]]> How Antibiotics Weaken The Immune System http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-antibiotics-weaken-the-immune-system http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-antibiotics-weaken-the-immune-system#comments Tue, 25 Dec 2007 05:30:01 +0000 immune system functionstime antibioticshelpful bacterianatural immune systemunpleasant side effectsbacterial pathogenhuman immune system http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-antibiotics-weaken-the-immune-system bacterial pathogen. Unfortunately, many doctors also prescribe antibiotics for conditions that caused by known viral pathogens, such the cold or bronchitis.

This is unfortunate not simply because of the expense involved or the possibly , but because it may wind up harming the immune system. The is actually a collection of defensive mechanisms against disease, and includes certain tissues, organs, cells, and enzymes. These elements work together to create a disease fighting system more powerful than anything medicine has yet to devise. Even the biggest breakthrough in fighting viruses in medical history, the vaccine, is simply a way to help the do its job better.

Antibiotics are actually designed to help the immune system do its job, and it may even do that in the short term, but in the long term antibiotics actually suppress the immune system.

Firstly, medical antibiotics do not make the immune system stronger, they simply act a replacement for one of its functions: killing harmful bacteria. The just like an organ or a muscle. When it is not put to use, it atrophies. So when an introduced agent does one its jobs, the immune system performs that job poorly once the agent leaves the body. This is why someone who takes antibiotics to cure a bacteria based disease may catch the same disease, only with more severe symptoms, at a later time.

Antibiotics also do not make the distinction between harmful bacteria and and cells. They "throw the baby out with the bathwater" so to speak. Certain strains of bacteria in the digestive tract are essential to digest food and produce healthy vitamins. When these bacteria are killed off, it may lead to vitamin loss, diarrhea, parasitic infection, and the development of allergies.

Antibiotics, and in particular the over prescription of antibiotics, can create stronger strains of bacteria that even a healthy immune system is not prepared to fight. Throughout the history of biology, the evolution of bacteria, viruses, and hosts have more or less been in harmony. Every time a bacterium or virus became slowly stronger, immune systems have reacted by becoming stronger as well.

The introduction of antibiotics through a bit of a monkey wrench into this. As bacteria were killed much more rapidly, they evolved more quickly than the human immune system. This leads to "superbugs," such as the staph bacterium MRSA, which is powerful it can turn deadly within just days.

As the little disputed harms of over prescribing ineffective antibiotics become more apparent, and information becomes more widespread, more and more doctors are becoming less willing to dole out antibiotic prescriptions as thoughtlessly as they used to. This is fortunate, as patients might find benefit in simply taking supplements to boost their immune system to fight bacteria and viruses, such as true colloidal silver. Worried that prescribed antibiotics are ineffective? Is http://www.colloidsforlife.com/Mesosilver_colloidal_silver.html colloidal silver a natural antibiotic? Wyatt McKinney is a colloidal silver evangelist who is committed to help people decide for themselves whether to try http://www.colloidsforlife.com/ colloidal silver to fight infections. Click for more http://www.colloidal-silver-information.com/ colloidal silver testimonial. ]]> Seasoning A New Pond http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:27:07 +0000 nitrifying bacteriagood bacteriafishnew pondplantsbackwashnutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/seasoning-a-new-pond new pond with water. But now what? Should you add or to the new pond? Well, before you do that, you'll need to season the pond. Similar to an indoor aquarium, certain need to be in place to help promote the proper environment for plants and fish to grow and thrive.

These nitrifying bacteria do not exist in a new pond, and need to grow. Instead of simply adding plants and fish to a new pond, you'll need to give the pond time to develop these bacteria, but there are some steps that you can take to help the bacteria develop.

A new filter will keep your water clean, but they are sterile, containing no bacteria. You will need to get some of these nitrifying bacteria growing in your filter These bacteria do not grow if the water is too cold. So, in the spring, when the water starts to warm up, you can add enzymes to your pond to promote the growth of this bacteria. Do not do any ing for about a month, to allow the nitrifying bacteria a chance to grow in the filter. After a month, you can backwash as directed. And after the first month, it is important to backwash the filter since the pollutants that encourage the growth of also encourage the growth of bad bacteria. If you have a UV filter, keep it turned off for the first month to give the bacteria a chance to build up.

The bacteria need some to grow. These nutrients can be found in organic waste. So, add a couple of koi or goldfish to your pond. The waste from the fish will give the bacteria what they need to grow. Just be sure not to overpopulate the pond. At this point, a couple of fish are all that is needed. You can add more later, after the bacteria is established. Remember that chlorine can kill the fish, so if your water is chlorinated, be sure to add some de-chlorinator to the water before you add the fish.

Given time, the nitrifying bacteria will build up in your pond, and will promote a healthy environment for the aquatic animals and plants that you choose to stock your pond with. If you follow these steps, and have a bit of patience, a healthy ecosystem will develop in your pond or water garden, giving you years of enjoyment. Visit http://www.water-gardens-fountains.com for more tips and advice on building and maintaining a water garden, and for water garden supplies. ]]> Is Eye Sty Cancerous? http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-eye-sty-cancerous http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-eye-sty-cancerous#comments Sun, 21 May 2006 03:32:16 +0000 eye styescontact lenseseye styeye stysstyeblepharitischalazia http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-eye-sty-cancerous stye, swollen eyelid, pain, and irritation. The term chalazion refers to a cystic swelling with chronic inflammation in an eyelid. Sometimes the bump on your eyelid is actually a chalazion, which looks similar to a stye. A chalazion is sometimes confused with a stye which also appears as a lump in the eyelid.

In rare cases, cancerous tumors of the eyelid can appear like a stye or chalazion. Do not wear eye makeup or until the stye or chalazion heals. Granulomas are inflammatory growths on the inside or outside of the eyelid, and can occur after a stye, or chalazion.

In some cases of staph , a red eye may develop or a sty may form. Inflammation of an eyelash follicle with a lump called a sty or hordeolum is usually caused by staph.

If you get styes frequently, see your eye doctor for an examination. Finally, if you suffer from recurring styes, your eye doctor might prescribe a low-dose antibiotic for long-term use. Consult an eye specialist if the inflammation persists for more than 2 weeks, styes recur, or the stye rubs against the eye and irritates it. Bad styes or recurrent styes may need an antibiotic eye ointment as prescribed by your specialist.

Some good prevention method for s are simple things like not sharing make up. Avoid sharing eye makeup, especially if you are prone to recurring styes. Refrain from wearing eye makeup while the stye is active. Although most styes and are not contagious, best practice should also include not sharing towels, washcloths, or handkerchief.

Your eye doctor may recommend replacing your contact lenses after the stye has healed to prevent recurrence or spread of the infection. If you do not, the infection may spread to the oil glands of the eyelid and cause a stye. Ask an optometrist a question about when you are purchasing any new contact lenses. Come Find out more on Eye Sty, visit http://EyeSty.smartreviewguide.com ]]> Is Eye Sty Cancerous? http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-eye-sty-cancerous http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-eye-sty-cancerous#comments Sat, 10 Jun 2006 18:32:03 +0000 eye styescontact lenseseye styeye stysstyeblepharitischalazia http://www.artwoo.com/article/is-eye-sty-cancerous stye, swollen eyelid, pain, and irritation. The term chalazion refers to a cystic swelling with chronic inflammation in an eyelid. Sometimes the bump on your eyelid is actually a chalazion, which looks similar to a stye. A chalazion is sometimes confused with a stye which also appears as a lump in the eyelid.

In rare cases, cancerous tumors of the eyelid can appear like a stye or chalazion. Do not wear eye makeup or until the stye or chalazion heals. Granulomas are inflammatory growths on the inside or outside of the eyelid, and can occur after a stye, or chalazion.

In some cases of staph , a red eye may develop or a sty may form. Inflammation of an eyelash follicle with a lump called a sty or hordeolum is usually caused by staph.

If you get styes frequently, see your eye doctor for an examination. Finally, if you suffer from recurring styes, your eye doctor might prescribe a low-dose antibiotic for long-term use. Consult an eye specialist if the inflammation persists for more than 2 weeks, styes recur, or the stye rubs against the eye and irritates it. Bad styes or recurrent styes may need an antibiotic eye ointment as prescribed by your specialist.

Some good prevention method for s are simple things like not sharing make up. Avoid sharing eye makeup, especially if you are prone to recurring styes. Refrain from wearing eye makeup while the stye is active. Although most styes and are not contagious, best practice should also include not sharing towels, washcloths, or handkerchief.

Your eye doctor may recommend replacing your contact lenses after the stye has healed to prevent recurrence or spread of the infection. If you do not, the infection may spread to the oil glands of the eyelid and cause a stye. Ask an optometrist a question about when you are purchasing any new contact lenses. Is Eye Sty Dangerous? Find out more at http://EyeSty.eWhy.info ]]> What Is A Cellulitis Infection And How Is It Treated? http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-a-cellulitis-infection-and-how-is-it-treated http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-a-cellulitis-infection-and-how-is-it-treated#comments Thu, 29 Nov 2007 01:30:06 +0000 cellulitis infectionsubcutaneous tissuepasturellabreachdermisbacteriumweakened immune system http://www.artwoo.com/article/what-is-a-cellulitis-infection-and-how-is-it-treated
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection that causes an inflammation of the skin. The bacteria typically enter the skin through a lesion. The that causes the most cases of cellulitis is Staphylococcus, or "staph." The bacterium that causes the second most cases is Streptococcus. In young children, cellulitis may be caused by Hemophilus influenza. Someone who experiences an animal bite or scratch may get cellulitis form the multocida bacterium. Anyone who suffers a fish bite, crab pinch, or injury while working with chickens or pigs may get cellulitis from the Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae bacterium.

Are there any conditions that might increase my risk of Cellulitis?

Patients with a , such as diabetics and people who take immune system suppressing drugs, are more prone to getting cellulitis. Anyone looking to decrease their risk of cellulitis should keep their immune system strong.

Is Cellulitis Contagious?

Since the occurs underneath the skin, it is not contagious. The infection usually only affects the and , so if someone were to touch the outer layer of skin, the epidermis, they would not be infected.

How do I know if I have Cellulitis?

An area of skin infected with bacteria typically appears red or bumpy. The area may be hot, itchy, and tender or feel painful. Since the bacteria that cause cellulitis enter the skin through a scratch, burn, or lesion, redness around these areas is usually a sign of developing cellulitis. However, cellulitis can also develop on areas of the skin where there is no obvious skin . Other conditions, which do not involve bacteria, may be mistaken for cellulitis because they have similar symptoms. Statius dermatitis, for example, which is a condition that be acquired from poor leg circulation, is often mistaken for cellulitis because it can result in redness on the ankles and shins.

As the infection develops, the infection may travel through the bloodstream, and the patient may develop a fever or chills. Swollen lymph nodes are also common in advanced cases. Lymph nodes are filters that assist the immune system, and clusters of these nodes appear around the armpits, neck, chest, and groin. To do a lymph node self check, take your three middle fingers and feel each of these areas for swelling. To check your neck lymph nodes, feel around your ears, in the groove at the bottom of the skull, and the area of the neck that extends from the collarbone to the ears. To check your armpit lymph nodes, press hard into the armpit until you can feel your ribs. The check your groin lymph nodes, check in fold in between your groin and your hipbone.

How Can Cellulitis be treated?

Cellulitis is typically treated through prescription antibiotics. If the cellulitis is an advanced stage, the patient may be hospitalized so the antibiotics may be administered intravenously. Some patients who wished to avoid the unpleasant side effects of antibiotics took colloidal silver for the treatment of cellulitis, and many have testified to its effectiveness in treating the condition. Silver has many documented antibacterial properties, so it may help by destroying the bacteria that cause the inflammation. Worried that prescribed antibiotics are ineffective? Wyatt McKinney is a colloidal silver evangelist who is committed to help people decide for themselves which is the most effective yet safest antibiotic for cellulitis. Visit http://www.colloidsforlife.com for more information. ]]> Colloidal Silver Featured In The Wall Street http://www.artwoo.com/article/colloidal-silver-featured-in-the-wall-street http://www.artwoo.com/article/colloidal-silver-featured-in-the-wall-street#comments Mon, 19 Jun 2006 21:32:03 +0000 best buyloweswall street journalpharmaceutical companiesnanopseudomonas aeruginosacurad http://www.artwoo.com/article/colloidal-silver-featured-in-the-wall-street nano-sized silver particles that have been used to manufacture everyday products by the industrial giants to kill germs, giving us a healthier environment. Check out the leaders of the industry...

The "powers" of colloidal silver have been heralded for thousands of years only to be quieted by penicillin and other bacteria killers conjured up in the pharmaceutical labs, given Latin names and used to fight every bacterium originated disease known to man.

The results of shunning this natural "nano-sized" (nano = one billionth of a meter) antibiotic has been that diseases have evolved to have a resistance to the man made antibiotics and now scientist are scrambling to find replacements for the antibiotics that have survived less than 100 years.

There are critics that hypothesize that the large are pressuring the regulatory agencies to prevent nano-sized silver products from being sold directly to the public without the giants taking their cut. Websites have sold silver nanoparticles in solution known as colloidal silver without the ability to mention what the product will cure or testimonials from those that have had positive results.

announces that the "War Against Germs Has Silver Lining".

USA, makers of hospital bandages lined with nano-silver particles now has released Curad Silver Bandages for the home use instead of a Band-aid. Curad claims "that silver reduced bacterial growth like Staph. aureaus, E. coli, E. hirae and ".

Samsung Electronics has introduced a refrigerator and new laundry washing machine that uses silver ions to sanitize the laundry and eliminate 99% of odor causing bacteria (sold at Lowe's and ). Plank, a Boston company, has launched a new soap for Yoga users that lists silver as the main active ingredient. The company has a toothpaste and shampoo in RandD that is imbued with silver.

Asia has become the largest consumer of products that uses the nano-silver as a antimicrobial ingredient. Colloidal silver is known to kill virus, is it possible they are guarding against bird flu?

While some agencies strive to prevent you from buying colloidal silver online, the EPA is clear that we NOW have silver in our drinking supply and has, for health purposes established a daily reference dose for silver in drinking water at 350 micrograms (u.g) and a critical dose at 1400 u.g. In contrast, international health bodies, such as the World Health Organization, have not established such standards for silver since its toxicity is very low.

Silver "becomes more active against microbes when it's made into small particles because they can cover more surface area when they come into direct contact with bacteria," according to Andrew Maynard, physicist and chief scientific adviser for studies on Emerging Nanotechnologies underway at Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington.

Adidas, and Polartec have licensed silver coated nylon fabric known as X-Static (Noble Biomaterials Inc.) to incorporate antimicrobial silver in athletic and outdoor clothing for their ability to kill odors and promote thermal properties. Brooks Sports sells a line (HVAC) of socks, caps and shirts that use silver to differentiate them from all others.

ARC Outdoors uses silver infused fabric from NanHorizon Inc. to produce antimicrobial socks for the U.S. military. SmartSilver is brand of odor-eliminating underwear, stocking caps and gloves that kills bacteria on contact using nano-silver. ARC sells to Wal-Mart, Bass ProShops, Cabela's and wants to expand to hospital products such as sheets and surgical scrubs.

Sharper Image has introduced a plastic food storage container that is infused with nano-silver particles that they claim will keep food fresher, longer.

So what diseases will colloidal silver display benefits for? Bacteria and virus are known to be killed by silver suspended in a liquid of nanoparticle size called colloidal silver. In addition to the bacterial growths like Staph. aureaus, E. coli, E. hirae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa mentioned by Curad and Maynard, yeast, fungus and virus have all died in tests using colloidal silver. So is yeast infection a yeast? Yes. Is ringworm a fungus? Yes. Is acne caused by bacteria? Yes. Is sinusitis caused by a bacteria infection? Yes. Is silver used in infants eyes? Yes. Is silver used for burn victims? Yes. Is colloidal silver an immune system support? Yes. Will colloidal silver be the answer for bird flu? Is bird flu a virus?

Viva Colloidal Silver! James Zeller writes for numerous alternative health websites and blogs. Unbiased evaluation of health and diet supplements are included in most of his articles. Natural products are always best for the body and usually chosen as a last resort. http://www.n-ergetics.com ]]> How Bacteria Grow And Work http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work#comments Fri, 11 Aug 2006 18:27:09 +0000 bacteriaasexual reproductionfood supplycontactatmospheric oxygenchlorophylmultiply http://www.artwoo.com/article/how-bacteria-grow-and-work Bacteria usually by simple transverse division, a form of . Recently, conjugation has been observed in certain species of bacteria. A curious form of reproduction observed in bacteria is known as auto-gamy, in which conjugation occurs between two parts of the same cell.

The rapidity with which bacteria grow is almost beyond comprehension. A single bacillus has been known to increase to four millions in half a day. Pasteur saw a single cell grow to ten millions in twenty-four hours.

The growth of germs is chiefly limited by their and the destructive effects of their own excretions. Left to themselves, even with a sufficient food supply and other favorable conditions, bacteria are likely to die sooner or later killed by their own excretory products.

Bacteria consume food, as do higher plants and animals. Some bacteria require an enormous quantity of food. The energy derived from the food manifests itself as heat, which serves the -lacking plant in place of the heat derived from the sunlight by higher plants.

The energy set free by micro-organisms manifests itself in the heating of fermenting liquids.

The heating of green fodder in a silo and of manure in a hot bed are examples of energy released by the activity of bacteria. Another illustration of a similar sort is found in the bacteria that fix nitrogen in the soil. The fixation of nitrogen is accomplished at the expense of the consumption of a large amount of carbohydrate, not less than two hundred pounds of carbohydrate being required for the fixing of one pound of nitrogen.

Bacteria, like all living organisms, require oxygen. Some bacteria, for example those that produce lactic acid, as in the souring of milk, obtain their oxygen directly from the air (aerobes), whereas other bacteria (anaerobes) grow without the presence of air or oxygen, and may even be destroyed by with . These bacteria need oxygen, but they are so constituted that they must obtain their oxygen by breaking up compounds containing oxygen.

Certain bacteria can live and grow either in the presence of free oxygen or excluded from it.

The wonderful activity of microbes in breaking up and destroying organic substances is accomplished by means of diastases or digestive ferments, which they often produce in great quantity. Not only bacteria but yeasts and other living cells behave as ferments when deprived of oxygen. Bill Ronin enjoys writing about simple science and health. For more information about bacteria, visit the following url: http://www.oldandsold.com/articles32n/bacteria-2.shtml ]]> Colon Health And Friendly Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria#comments Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:20:00 +0000 immune system healthunfriendly bacteriabeneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriahealthy stoolcolon healthessential nutrients http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-and-friendly-bacteria beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called dysbiosis. Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise , eg Vitamin K

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> My Back Pain Due To Bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria#comments Fri, 17 Aug 2007 10:20:00 +0000 bacteria growthacute pyelonephritisback painkidney infectionurine cultureurine analysiskidney pelvis http://www.artwoo.com/article/my-back-pain-due-to-bacteria back pain that result in a condition known as pyelonephriti.It is similar to that causes back pain as well as high fever and vomiting. Bacteria causing my back pain can enter the urethra in a number of different ways such as during sexual intercourse when bacteria enters the vaginal area, and which can get pushed into the urethra and finally end up in the gall bladder where the urine is a ready acceptor and facilitator of .

When a person has a bladder infection it can lead discomforts such as, feeling pain on the back.When there is bacteria causing my back pain there is a greater possibility of contracting pyelonephritis especially when there is occasional or even persistent backflow of urine that leaves the bladder and enters into the or ureters. This condition can either be acute or chronic and the former is a sudden development while the latter condition is a long-standing infection caused by bacteria causing my back pain.

A person would be at greater risk of contracting pyelonephritis if the bacteria causing my back pain are particularly aggressive and when there is also a history of chronic or recurrent urinary tract infection condition in the patient. It is thus necessary for the patient to undergo medical examination and it is often the case that there may be a noticeable tenderness on pressing over the kidney when there is bacteria causing my back pain.

It may also be necessary for the doctor to conduct , and take a that may show the presence of bacteria in the urine.Further testing, there may also be revealed instances of as well. The end result would be for the patient to find the proper treatment against the bacteria causing my back pain, which should aim to control as well as reduce the symptoms and the infection too. With proper treatment, the acute symptoms are usually found to have disappeared within two to three days of getting the treatment.

Since the condition can lead to a higher incidence of mortality, the bacteria causing my back pain must be dealt with promptly so as to reduce the risk of further complications as well as life threatening conditions. Once the urine culture has helped in identifying the bacteria causing my back pain, antibiotics may be given to treat the condition in both the long and short-term.

For more Information check http://www.arthritisreliefhelp.info Roger Thompson writes articles on arthritis and pain relief for http://arthritisrelief.info ]]> Colon Health - 3 Steps To Address Irritable Bowel Syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:15:02 +0000 beneficial bacteriaharmful bacteriaunfriendly bacteriacolon healthdysbiosisimmune system healthvitamin k http://www.artwoo.com/article/colon-health-3-steps-to-address-irritable-bowel-syndrome beneficial bacteria, are essential to good colon, or bowel, health.

A large proportion of a healthy stool consist of millions of bacteria which normally live in the colon. There are several hundred species of these bacteria present in the colon. A good balance of bacteria in the colon contributes to good .

There are also a number of present in the colon. In good health, these harmful bacteria are kept in check by the abundance of beneficial bacteria. Unfortunately, the bacteria in the colon often get out of balance. This condition of imbalance is called . Dysbiosis means that the harmful bacteria have become much more abundant than they should be.

The worst effect of dysbiosis is that the excessive harmful bacteria produce waste products which are toxic to the body, raising the 'toxic load' the body has to deal with. Health conditions including candida and ME almost invariably involve dysbiosis, but it also contributes to many other conditions of ill health.

Causes Of Dysbiosis The imbalance of bacteria - dysbiosis - can be caused by:

* Taking antibiotics

* Poor diet. Beneficial bacteria love the fibre in vegetables; harmful bacteria thrive on meat and sugar

* Traveling abroad - because of a sudden change in diet

* Drinking water which contains chlorine (drink filtered water instead)

* Hormones - either as pharmaceuticals or in the water supply, etc - can produce bacterial imbalance

What Do Friendly Bacteria Do? Friendly bacteria:

* Help produce energy for the body

* Synthesise essential nutrients, eg

* Help to detoxify poisons in the diet

* Help maintain the acid balance of the body - vital for health

* Promote

not only smother the beneficial type, but also produce their own additional toxins - these are their waste products.

How Can I Restore Balance? By supplementing the beneficial bacteria, and avoiding the damaging situations mentioned above, as far as possible.

What Does A 'Flora' Supplement Contain? A good 'bowel flora' supplement will usually contain Acidophilus bacteria plus some other types, often Bifidus and Rhamnosus. Good quality supplements will have powerful, patented strains of the bacteria mentioned. Desirable properties include being able to pass alive through the acid conditions of the stomach, and adhering well to the colon wall when they arrive there.

Try taking a quality supplement at any time for a course of 3 months, and also during and following any antibiotic course you have to take, and when traveling.

A bowel flora supplement is often part of a colon cleansing programme, which will also usually include a herbal supplement to promote bowel regularity, and a product to provide extra fibre, often psyllium husks. Max Hill, a practitioner for over 20 years, has written extensively about colon cleansing for http://www.alternative-healthzine.com and http://www.shs100.com. Take a look today, and get the benefit of Max's valuable knowledge. ]]> Gum Disease: What You Need To Know http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know#comments Sun, 30 Apr 2006 00:50:01 +0000 gum disease treatmentgumdiseasereceding gumsperiodontal diseasehalitosisbacteria growthrefined sugars http://www.artwoo.com/article/gum-disease-what-you-need-to-know periodontal disease is not an enjoyable experience! If you want to avoid gum disease, or if you already have it and want to fight it, read this article.

Symptoms of Gum Disease

How do you know if you have gum disease? Here are some of the symptoms you should look for. Often you will notice inflammation of the gums and mouth -- soreness, bleeding, and/or redness. Another common symptom is bed breath (a.k.a. ), and / or a bad taste in your mouth. Other signs of gum disease include shaky or loose teeth, , and spaces between the teeth and gums.

Cause Of Gum Disease

What causes gum disease? Quite simply, gum disease is caused by bacteria growing in your mouth. These bacteria normally begin growing on particles of food left in your mouth. The infection then continues to grow, causing inflammation and breakdown of the gums and mouth.

Prevention Of Gum Disease

Gum disease can be prevented by discouraging the growth of bacteria in the mouth. Proper dental hygiene goes a long way in preventing in the mouth. Also helpful is a healthy diet low in and other foods that make perfect bacteria fodder.

Treatment of Gum Disease

If you already have Gum Disease, there are several ways to treat it. The first and seemingly most common is a professional cleaning. A periodontist will clean your mouth to remove the plaque, etc that harbors the bacteria causing the disease. Drugs may also be used to treat gum disease. Recently, several natural treatments have been developed for gum disease as well.

Hopefully, the information in this article will have given you the information that you need to prevent and / or treat gum disease, also known as periodontal disease. Trust me when I say that you don't want to get gum disease -- it's worth preventing, and prevention is simple when you follow the steps outlined in this article! Learn more about at -treatment.com">http://www.gumdisease-treatment.com ]]> Can Toxic Shock Syndrome Be Prevented? http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-toxic-shock-syndrome-be-prevented http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-toxic-shock-syndrome-be-prevented#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2006 14:27:15 +0000 toxic shock syndrometamponsdoctorstaphylococcus bacteriastssstrep throatinserting a tampon http://www.artwoo.com/article/can-toxic-shock-syndrome-be-prevented Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and rash. It can rapidly progress to severe and intractable hypotension and multisystem dysfunction. Desquamation, particularly on the palms and soles can occur 1-2 weeks after onset of the illness.

Prevention The bacteria that cause toxic shock syndrome can be carried on unwashed hands and prompt an infection anywhere on the body. So hand washing is extremely important.

Females can reduce their risk of TSS by either avoiding or alternating them with sanitary napkins. If a girl uses only tampons, it's important to choose tampons with the lowest absorbency that will handle her menstrual flow and to change the tampons frequently. Between menstrual periods, it's a good idea to store tampons away from heat and moisture (where bacteria can grow) - for example, in a bedroom rather than in a bathroom closet.

Because are often carried on dirty hands, it's important to wash your hands thoroughly before and after . If your daughter is just starting her menstrual period, she should know about taking these precautions. Any female who has recovered from TSS should check with her before using tampons again.

The best defense against is to clean and bandage all skin wounds as quickly as possible. Call your doctor immediately whenever a wound becomes red, swollen, or tender, or if a fever begins. Although STSS almost never follows , it's wise to check with your doctor whenever your child has a sore throat with fever, particularly if your child's condition is worsening despite medical treatment.

Diagnosis and Treatment Call your doctor immediately if you experience the signs or symptoms of toxic shock syndrome, especially if you're menstruating or have just finished menstruating and have been using tampons. Tell your doctor what your symptoms are, how long you've had them and when your period started.

You may need to provide blood and urine samples to test for the presence of a staph infection. Samples from your vagina, cervix and throat may be taken for laboratory analysis by using cotton swabs.

Doctors typically diagnose TSS and STSS by doing a physical exam and conducting blood tests that assess a child's liver and kidney function. In toxic shock syndrome, doctors may want to rule out conditions like measles or Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which can produce similar symptoms. A doctor may also take samples of fluid from an abscess, boil, or infected wound to look for a possible source of staphylococcus or streptococcus infection.

Doctors typically treat TSS with antibiotics. If there is a pocket of infection, like an abscess, a doctor also may need to drain the infected area. A child who has TSS is monitored for signs of shock until the condition has stabilized and seems to be improving. Steroids are also sometimes used to treat severe cases of TSS.

As with TSS, doctors typically treat STSS with antibiotics and give intravenous fluids and medications to maintain normal blood pressure. Surgery is sometimes necessary to remove areas of dead skin and muscle around an infected wound. Can Toxic Shock Syndrome Be Prevented? Find out at http://ToxicShockSyndrome.ewhy.info ]]> Worried About Candida Induced Dysbiosis? http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis#comments Mon, 11 Dec 2006 14:27:11 +0000 harmful bacteriagood bacteriaunfriendly bacteriatypes of bacteriacandida albicansparadoxicallyreminiscent http://www.artwoo.com/article/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis types of bacteria living in the gastrointestinal tract alone, almost all of them beneficial.

We call them "friendly bacteria," and they have a symbiotic relationship with us. We help them by giving them a place to live and food to eat, and they help us by producing nutrients such as B vitamins, helping to metabolize drugs and hormones, and maintaining a healthy pH balance in the intestinal tract.

Friendly bacteria also protect us from infection by bad bacteria. For the most part, they do this simply by being more numerous: With occupying most of the available space, there isn't room for bad bacteria to thrive.

But when something happens to disrupt the balance, bad bacteria can start to outnumber the friendly kind, and illness occurs. What causes this shift in bacteria population? , taking antibiotics can actually be one of the major causes of having too much bacteria. Most antibiotics kill all bacteria indiscriminately, including the good kind. If more good bacteria dies than bad bacteria, the bad kind will start to take over.

Birth control pills and other hormones (including steroids) can disturb the balance, too. In addition, an unhealthy diet, too much alcohol, and too much stress will nourish the while killing the friendly bacteria.

One of the most plentiful is the genus Candida (usually , specifically), a type of yeast that lives in the small intestine, the urinary tract and the mucous membranes. Normally, Candida's numbers are kept in check by friendly bacteria. When it is allowed to flourish, however, it causes dysbiosis -- the opposite of symbiosis, where one organism is now harming the other -- and illness.

Symptoms of Candida dysbiosis are often of a hangover. Why? Because Candida is a yeast, and yeasts produce ethanol (or alcohol), as well as acetaldehyde -- the main chemical responsible for hangover symptoms. If there is too much Candida, too much alcohol is produced, and the person experiences the side effects of drinking without touching a drop!

Too much Candida can manifest itself in these symptoms: fatigue, headaches, aches, weakness, general "hungover" feeling, lack of concentration, diarrhea, nausea, constipation, allergies, and vaginitis, among other things.

In addition, while Candida is normally a bacteria, when it becomes strong it can change into a fungal form, with little branching "arms" that can jab into the intestinal wall. This leads to something called "Leaky Gut Syndrome," which is exactly what it sounds like: a permeable intestine that allows toxic chemicals to escape and be absorbed into the body.

One of the simplest ways to avoid all this unpleasantness is to resist taking broad-spectrum antibiotics. They may help with the immediate condition that requires treatment, but they may be more harmful in the long run. With several hundred types of bacteria in your system, most of them beneficial and necessary, it's best not to send medication in that's going to wipe them out. Jane Symms has an interest in Candida. For further information on Candida please visit http://www.eliminating-candida.com/candida.html or http://www.eliminating-candida.com/blog/2006/11/23/worried-about-candida-induced-dysbiosis/ .. ]]> Now, At Last A New Startling Fact Is Revealed About Building The Immune System. http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2007 12:41:14 +0000 harmful bacteriairritable bowel syndromenatural antibioticsputrefactioncolon cancerrelease toxinsmultiply http://www.artwoo.com/article/now-at-last-a-new-startling-fact-is-revealed-about-building-the-immune-system
To enjoy good health and vitality friendly bacteria needs to out number the bad bacteria. The purpose of friendly bacteria is to break up and digest food for absorption. Within this process are released enhancing our defense system to fight off various diseases. Friendly bacteria also kill off and break down toxins, allowing them to be excreted from our body. If we have more harmful bacteria than friendly ones occurs resulting in toxins being produced. When this happens it can weaken the immune system and we are then susceptible to many diseases. So it is of great importance to take live yogurt at bedtime to keep friendly bacteria topped up.

Without friendly bacteria keeping harmful bacteria under control, the harmful bacteria will , vitamins, minerals and enzymes will not be absorbed because food will not break down and as the undigested food rots it will into the blood stream which can cause many diseases including: Constipation, , , chronic gall bladder, arthritis, heart disease and many more. If friendly bacteria are not regularly topped up they can come under threat by the following:

Taking antibiotics=85 Sometimes it is vital to take a course of antibiotics. Unfortunately as well as killing off the intended virus, antibiotics also kill off the friendly bacteria. Whenever antibiotics are taken you need to have live yogurt. When? Last thing before bed. Why? To top up friendly bacteria which is vital for good health.

Stress=85 is a killer. It can cause heart attacks, activate dormant cancer cells and cause stomach ulcers to name just a few. Stress is much more common than you may realize. So many people are under immense levels of pressure, and don't know how to deal with it. To ease stress therapists from around the world recommend that meditation is such a natural and safe way to treat and heal your self.

Poor eating habits=85 Junk and processed food has so much to answer for. Ready meals maybe convenient but they are dreadful for your body. If a few simple habits are changed and fresh wholesome food replaces junk food, life can become so much healthier and happier. Marilyn Ann Barker-Smith is the co-founder of Project Meditation. The site was created to allow everyone to experience the life changing benefits that meditation has to offer by offering everyone a free meditation course available for instant download from http://www.project-meditation.org. ]]>