Posts Tagged ‘infectious diseases’

postheadericon Child Trauma and stress associated with chronic fatigue syndrome

childholdPeople who have experienced trauma and abuse during childhood are more likely to develop chronic fatigue syndrome, according to a recent article in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry.

In addition, neuroendocrine dysfunction, ie abnormalities in the interaction of nervous system and endocrine system seems to be associated with childhood trauma in people with this syndrome, suggesting a biological pathway by which early experiences influence the vulnerability to disease in adulthood.

Chronic fatigue syndrome affects approximately 2.5 percent of adults in the United States, health officials said. Little is known about the causes and development of this condition. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon Allergy to fungi

fungiWhat are fungi?
Fungi are organisms belonging to the plant kingdom Tallophites order (along with algae and lichens). They reproduce through spores of a sexual or not, a distinction used in their classification. The most significant feature of fungi is the lack of chlorophyll, so they need a source of nutrition and manufactured organic compounds, behaving as saprophytes when they feed on decaying organic matter or as parasites when they settle on living organisms rather than plant or animals.

The fungi can colonize organic substrates inside and outside homes, in this case involved primarily in agricultural and livestock activities. The most important species belong to the family allergolical Deuteromicetae, but increasingly have to take more account of other families.

How can you identify mushrooms?
We can now determine the prevalence of fungi in the environment through different methods. First, it may be useful to direct microscopic counting dust samples for viewing hyphae and spores. Secondly available culture methods for growth and identification of fungi. Finally, there are effective volumetric collectors when the number of spores is important. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon Acetylcysteine (inhalation)

acetylcysteineWHAT IS IT?
Acetylcysteine in a group of drugs called mucolytics (drugs that destroy or dissolve the mucus). Acetylcysteine is usually given by inhalation but can be other ways in a hospital. Acetylcysteine is used to help make breathing easier in conditions such as bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis and other lung diseases. Can also be used in patients with a tracheotomy.

If some of the information in this book will cause particular concern or would like more information about your medicine and its use, check with your doctor, nurse or pharmacist. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of reach of children and never share your medicine with others. Read the rest of this entry »

postheadericon Prevent Bird Flu By Washing Hands

Immunization is the prevention of some infectious diseases and prevent the spread of disease. Unfortunately, not all diseases can be prevented by immunization.

Adequacy of nutrition, environmental hygiene, and personal hygiene shall be observed. Washing hands with soap was effective in preventing the entry of germs in the body.
In order to avoid the danger of bird flu was not difficult to do. One effort to prevent rampant virus is to wash hands with soap.
actually a variety of diseases can be prevented by washing hands properly. Such as diarrheal diseases, intestinal worms, and Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI). Not only that TB disease and even deadly diseases such as SARS, bird flu (H5N1) and swine influenza A (H1N1) can be prevented by washing hands.
Washing hands after contact with poultry may reduce the threat of bird flu infections. Also wash hands with soap can prevent diarrheal diseases for children prone

postheadericon Why Sugar Is Dangerous

1. Sugar can suppress the immune system.

2. Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in the body.

3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.

4. Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.

5. Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases).

6. Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function, the more sugar you eat the more elasticity and function you loose.

7. Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins.

8. Sugar leads to chromium deficiency.

9 Sugar leads to cancer of the ovaries.

10. Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose.

11. Sugar causes copper deficiency.

12. Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.

13. Sugar can weaken eyesight. Read the rest of this entry »