“A true story of triumph over tragedy, this book is a must-have guide for anyone affected by stroke.” —William S. Maxfield “Valerie Greene’s courage, persistence, and willingness to search for the healing energies within her have shifted her body, mind, and spirit. Her story is an inspiration to all.” —Donna Eden Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States today and the leading cause of adult disability. Now Valerie Greene, a stroke survivor whose recovery surpassed even the most optimistic expectations, uses her own dramatic, inspiring, and eye-opening story to illustrate and deliver the important practical information you and your loved ones need to prevent, recognize, minimize, and recover from stroke.

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It’s the third-leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in America. Yet if you ask most people to tell you the symptoms of stroke, identify its early warning signs, or describe (more…)

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In the Asian medicine Jaundice is splitted in two types, the Yin Jaundice and the Yang Jaundice. The first one is mainly characterized by the whole body being colored in a vivid yellow, thirst, coloring of the tongue (yellow). The second, the Yin jaundice turns the face, the eyes, and the skin slightly grey. Yin jaundice produces low fever, nausea, no appetite and palpitations.

If you constantly have a bad appetite then you should consider having some medical test because this is one of the symptoms of liver disease. This will lead to decreasing of body weight and a not balanced metabolism that will lead to an unusual, unhealthy quantity of carbohydrates and fat in the blood. Another result of this symptom is anemia. This is the most severe consequence of a bad appetite. If a person developed anemia it is very possible that he will develop a disease in the liver cells (hepatocytes). Vomiting and nausea will appear, and in the vomit there are big chances that blood will be found. Ulcers have an increased risk rate if anemia is left untreated.

If you notice that your stool is too light colored then this may happen because the quantity of bile produced is too small. If this happens constantly then you can be sure that you have some liver or gall bladder issues. Bile isn’t secreted in the right amounts or it won’t reach the intestines because of the stones that may block the way.

Another common symptom is polyuria, also known as excessive urinating. This symptom appears at more than just this disease. A consequence of polyuria is polydypsia that is excessive thirst.

Other symptoms that may appear are strokes, depressions, spasms, allergies, seizures, colored yes (red, yellow) and mood swings (irritability.)

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In Type 2 diabetes the body does not create enough or sufficient insulin. Insulin is the hormone which is important for the body to be able to use sugar. In Type 2 Diabetes the body doesn’t react to the insulin normally.

Glucose is less able to enter the cells and do its work of providing energy. This causes the blood sugar level to go up, making the pancreas produce even more insulin. Finally, the pancreas can wear out from working overtime to produce extra insulin. Then, the pancreas may no longer be able to create enough insulin to keep a person’s blood sugar levels within a normal range.

Children and teens with type 2 diabetes use diet, exercise, and medicines that recover the body’s response to insulin to manage their blood sugar levels.Causes of Type 2 Diabetes

Although no one knows exact causes Type 2 diabetes, there appears to be a hereditary component to developing it. In fact, it’s expected that 45% to 80% of children with type 2 diabetes have at least one parent with diabetes and may have a significant family history of this ailment.

Most children and adults who develop type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese. Excess fat makes it difficult for the cells to react to insulin. And being inactive (lack of physical movement) further decreases the body’s capability to act in response to insulin.

Many years ago, doctors called this type of diabetes adult-onset diabetes because it almost exclusively affected the adults who are overweight. Today, that explanation is no longer correct. Today more kids and teens are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, possibly because more kids and teens are overweight.Type 2 Diabetes Symptoms:

The following symptoms are the most common symptoms of type 2 diabetes. But the symptoms may differ from one person to another. Symptoms may include:

* frequent infections that are not simply healed

* high levels of sugar in the blood and urine when tested

* abnormal thirst

* frequent urination

* intense hunger but loss of weight

* blurred vision

* extreme weakness

* irritability and mood changes

* tingling or loss of feeling in the hands or feet

Some people who have type 2 diabetes show no symptoms. Type 2 diabetes Symptoms may be mild and almost invisible, or easy to confuse with signs of aging.

The symptoms of type 2 diabetes may look like other conditions or medical problems. Always discuss with your physician or doctor for a diagnosis.Treatment for type 2 diabetes:

Precise treatment for type 2 diabetes will be determined by your physician or doctor based on:

* your age, overall health, and medical records

* level of the disease

* your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies

* your attitude or preference

The goal of treatment is to keep normal blood sugar levels.

Importance is on control of blood sugar (glucose) by observing the levels, habitual physical activity, meal planning, and regular healthcare. Treatment of diabetes is an enduring process of management and education that comprises not only the person with diabetes, but also healthcare experts and family members.

Often, Type 2 diabetes can be controlled through losing weight, improved nutrition, and exercise only. Though, in some cases, these procedures are not sufficient and either oral medications and/or insulin must be used. Treatment often consists of:

* right diet

* weight management

* a suitable exercise program

* regular foot examination

* Oral medications and/or insulin replacement therapy, as directed by your physician

There are a variety of types of medications that may be used to cure type 2 diabetes when the way of life changes such as diet, exercise, and weight loss. Oral medications of numerous dissimilar types exist, with each type working in a different mode to lower blood sugar. One medication may be united with another medication to improve blood sugar control. When oral medications are no longer useful, insulin may be needed.

New medications for treating diabetes are in progress. GLP-1 agonists are one of the latest kinds of medications. GLP-1 agonists work by stimulating insulin production by the pancreas, slowing the emptying of food from the stomach, and reducing the production of glucagon in the pancreas (glucagon is a hormone developed by the pancreas that stimulate release of glucose by the liver).

Regular monitoring of the hemoglobin A1c levels

The hemoglobin A1c test (also called HbA1c test) shows the average amount of sugar in the blood over the previous three months. The outcome or result will indicate if the blood sugar level is under control. The frequency of HbA1c testing will be determined by your doctor. It is recommended that testing occur at least twice a year if the blood sugar level is in the objective range and stable, and more commonly if the blood sugar level is unsteady.

Untreated or inappropriately-treated diabetes can cause troubles with the kidneys, legs, feet, eyes, heart, nerves, and blood flow, which could lead to kidney failure, gangrene, amputation, blindness, or stroke. Thus, it is important to pursue a strict treatment plan.The question is who is at risk of type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes or insulin resistance often goes side by side with central obesity (excess body fat that is concentrated around the waist), high blood pressure and high cholesterol. This group of disorders is occasionally known as syndrome X or metabolic syndrome.

Factors that amplify the person’s risk of developing type 2 diabetes consist of:

* Person elder than 55;

* Person overweight or fat;

* Having an family member with diabetes (may be parent, brother or sister);

* having had gestational diabetes during pregnancy;

* Having had a borderline blood glucose outcome; and having had a heart attack, or having heart ailment or high blood pressure.

Schizophrenia can be caused by schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, drug abuse and other factors. It is not caused by childhood experiences, poor parenting or lack of willpower, nor are the symptoms identical for each person. The behavior of children with schizophrenia may change slowly over time. It affects approximately one percent of the world’s population, making it the most common psychosis. Schizophrenia and other mental health disorders have fairly strict criteria for diagnosis. Time of onset as well as length and characteristics of symptoms are all factors. Available treatments can relieve many of the disorder’s symptoms, but most people who have schizophrenia must cope with some residual symptoms as long as they live. A person with schizophrenia does not have a “split personality,” and almost all people with schizophrenia are not dangerous or violent towards others when they are receiving treatment.

Causes of Schizophrenia

The common causes and risk factor’s of Schizophrenia include the following:

The exect causes of schizophrenia are not known.

Genetic factors.

Chemical or subtle structural abnormalities in the brain.

Biological and environmental factors.

A Family history of Schizophrenia.

Psychological and social factors.

Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Some sign and symptoms related to Schizophrenia are as follows:

Loss of appetite.

The sense of being controlled by outside forces.

Delusions.

Incoherence (not understandable)

Regressive behavior.

Diminishment of the self.

Inability to take care of personal needs.

Violence.

Argumentativeness.

Lack of pleasure in everyday life.

Treatment of Schizophrenia

Here is list of the methods for treating Schizophrenia:

People who experience acute symptoms of schizophrenia may require intensive treatment including hospitalization.

Antipsychotic or neuroleptic medications (such as clozapine, risperidone, olanzapine, quetiapine, ziprasidone and aripiprazole) work by changing the balances of chemicals in the brain and are used to control the symptoms of the illness.

Supportive and problem-focused forms of psychotherapy may be helpful for many individuals.

If people with schizophrenia become depressed, it may be necessary to add an antidepressant to their drug regimen.

Individual therapy: Cognitive therapy involves a therapist helping you learn ways of coping with stressful thoughts and situations to reduce your risk of a relapse.

Patients who lack family and social support may be helped by intensive case management programs that emphasize active outreach and linkage to a range of community support services.

The initial Type 1 Diabetes symptoms can come on strongly and suddenly, and include:

•    An increase in the production of urine caused as the body tries to rid itself of excess glucose in the urine

•    Excessive thirst

•    Weight loss

•    Increased appetite

•    Fatigue caused by the inability of the body to convert glucose into energy

•    Blurred vision

•    Nausea and vomiting

•    Irritability and mood changesEarly Diagnosis and Management of Type 1 Diabetes

The importance of early diagnosis and management of Type 1 Diabetes symptoms is due to the fact that other complications can arise from diabetes that is not treated. Some of these complications can be life threatening, thus the need to quickly seek a medical diagnosis if more than one of the above Type 1 Diabetes symptoms becomes present. Some of these complications include:

•    Retinopathy -this is a disorder of the eyes that occurs when the tiny blood vessels at the back of the eye become damaged by high blood sugar. Early detection and treatment, as well as managing your blood sugar is essential in order to avoid blindness, which can result if this disorder is left untreated.

•    Neuropathy – nerve damage caused by high blood sugar that can lead to pain and numbness in certain areas. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form and affects the nerves in the legs, feet, and hands. Autonomic neuropathy is less common and involves the nerves that control such body functions as digestion and urination.

•    Nephropathy – damage to the kidneys that is caused by high blood sugar. If diabetes and nephropathy is left untreated, it can lead to kidney failure.

•    Diabetic ketoacidosis – This occurs when the body produces acidic substances called ketones to as a substitute energy fuel that is usually derived from glucose. The symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, lethargy, fatigue, and if left untreated can result in coma or death.

•    Hypoglycemia – This condition can be caused when too much insulin is taken and not enough carbohydrates are consumed to balance out the extra insulin. The symptoms of this condition can include irritability, blurry vision, trembling, headache, sudden sweating, dizziness and weakness, and confusion. If not treated, hypoglycemia can lead to a coma.

•    Atherosclerosis – this condition involves heart and blood vessel problems that result from unmanaged high blood sugar. People who have Type 1 Diabetes are at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and other problems associated with poor circulation.

•    Foot problems – foot problems are often associated with diabetes. People who suffer from peripheral neuropathy, which can cause numbness in the feet, often do not notice sores on their feet, which can lead to infection. Sores that are left untreated for a long period of time are at risk for gangrene, which is the death of soft tissue because of a lack of blood flow. This can lead to the need for amputation of the foot, and even the leg or part of the leg.The Importance of Management

The complications above demonstrate the importance of recognizing Type 1 Diabetes symptoms as quickly as possible. Once a physician has diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes, it is imperative that you find a plan of management that is suitable to you as an individual and treat the disease as a long-term illness that can cause adverse complications if left untreated. Managing your Type 1 Diabetes involves more than just cutting down on the sweets – proper management of your diabetes will include an entire lifestyle change as well as medications in some cases. A healthy lifestyle should always include, first and foremost, a healthy diet along with a regular exercise routine.