Charlene Collins

Charlene Collins

Charlene Collins is a retired licensed practical nurse from Bethlehem, Georgia. She has both career and personal experience with several types of physical and mental health conditions. First and foremost, Charlene is a mom and a grandmother: everything else come second. She stays actively involved with the medical community as a researcher, freelance and ghostwriter for several companies. Charlene's main writing focus is on diseases and conditions, but she also has an interest in health, wellness, and weight control.
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  • Dumping Syndrome Can Cause Low Blood Sugar in Gastric Bypass Recipients
    1/29/2012
    One of the worst side effects of this type of stomach surgery is gastric dumping syndrome. When you have dumping syndrome, you often have a surge of insulin which causes low blood sugar that goes along with the dumping.
  • I was Diagnosed with a Conversion Disorder
    1/27/2012
    A conversion disorder often mimics a stroke. A person who has a conversion disorder has lost the function to one or more parts of the body.
  • What Are Iatrogenic Diseases?
    1/27/2012
    Every doctor must take an oath not to harm you while giving you medical care. The actual words are “Primum non nocere,” translated into “First do no harm.”
  • Nail Health: Can Your Nails Indicate the Presence of Melanoma?
    12/12/2011
    Dark stripes or bands seen through the nails of the thumb, forefinger, or great toe can indicate the presence of melanoma. The clinical name for melanoma of the nail bed is called subungual melanoma.
  • Do the Color and Shape of Your Nails Indicate Possible Health Problems?
    12/9/2011
    If you notice that your fingernails and/or toenails are white or very pale, you should consult with your physician to determine if you are in good health.
  • Can an Air Filter Reduce the Symptoms of Winter Allergies?
    12/7/2011
    Many who suffer with allergies suffer more during the winter months. Using an air purifier in your home can help to reduce the symptoms of winter allergies.
  • What is the Difference Between a Winter Allergy and a Winter Cold?
    12/7/2011
    If you have been sick for a long time with stuffy nose, sneezing and other respiratory problems, see your doctor. Don’t try to self-medicate if your symptoms have lasted more than a few days.
  • What Does Gout Feel Like?
    11/14/2011
    If you have gout, you will experience pain that is different from any other type of arthritis. Gout is more common in men, but women can get it too.
  • Are Conversion Disorders Real Illnesses?
    11/9/2011
    When a person has a conversion disorder, there will be some sort of physical manifestation of an illness or condition that is related to depression or anxiety. One of the most common conversion disorders is back pain.
  • Depression is a Disease NOT an Emotion
    11/3/2011
    Oftentimes people think of depression as an emotion or a state of mind. They often believe that depression is a way of thinking, and we can just “snap out of it.” Many of us experience the symptoms of depression...
  • Are You at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease? Part 3
    11/3/2011
    If you have had head trauma sometime in your life, you may be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. You may also be at risk for Alzheimer’s disease if you have heart and vascular problems.
  • Are You at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease? Part 2
    10/28/2011
    The APOE genes are not truly causative factors for developing Alzheimer’s disease, and some people who develop the disease don’t have the APOEe4 gene which does appear to be a risk factor.
  • Can Heartburn Medication Cause Swelling in Legs?
    10/21/2011
    Antacids and acid blocking medications can cause bad side effects if they are taken routinely over a long period of time. One of the most common side effects of heartburn medications is swelling of the legs and feet.
  • Can Fish Oil Capsules Cause Heartburn?
    10/21/2011
    A diet rich in fish is a great source of Omega 3 fatty acids; but if you don't eat a lot of fish, fish oil capsules give you about a gram of Omega 3s. Fish oil capsules can cause heartburn, so it is best to take them with food.
  • Are You at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease? Part 1
    10/19/2011
    Alzheimer’s disease usually develops after a person reaches 65 years of age; however, rare forms of Alzheimer’s can occur in people much younger than that.
  • My First Experience with the EpiPen
    10/19/2011
    The EpiPen saved my life.
  • Causes of Rectal Pain: Constipation and Hemorrhoids
    10/19/2011
    Rectal pain is a common complaint, especially among women. The medical term for rectal pain is commonly referred to as proctalgia.
  • Proctalgia: Causes of Rectal Pain
    10/8/2011
    Rectal pain is known as proctalgia. The most common complaints of rectal pain are related to chronic constipation and hemorrhoids.
  • What Causes Metabolic Encephalopathy?
    10/8/2011
    Metabolic encephalopathy is usually a temporary condition which is caused by an upset in the body's metabolism. Although, it is usually temporary, it can result in being a permanent disorder and can lead to coma and death.
  • Conversion Disorders: Can Depression Cause Blindness?
    10/6/2011
    Conversion disorders occur, oftentimes, in people who are chronically depressed. The most common conversion disorder is a backache. Back pain occurs in the majority of depressed patients, but sometimes people have more serious problems, such as blind...
  • Can Depression Affect Your Ability to Talk and Think?
    10/6/2011
    People are often reluctant to see a doctor when they suffer from depression symptoms. It usually isn't until physical symptoms, such as aphasia, occur that a person will consult with a physician.
  • Can Sitting Too Long Kill You?
    9/26/2011
    Since 2003 most of the population of the United States spends at least half of their day sitting down.
  • Why is Artificial Intelligence Important to SEO?
    9/25/2011
    Artificial intelligence is a vast topic when referring to being able to access the web. AI makes it possible for everyone to access the web, even if you are visually impaired.
  • Why Are Epinephrine Inhalers Being Discontinued?
    9/25/2011
    Asthma sufferers will not be able to buy Primatine Mist aerosol after December 31, 2011 due to the CFC propellant. Persons in need of asthma medication should see their doctors.
  • Which is More Effective: Commercial Weight Loss Programs or Advice from a Diet Doctor?
    9/25/2011
    There are many commercial weight loss programs out there. Only you can decide if a diet from a primary care physician or a commercial plan is the best weight loss program for you.
  • Can Laser Liposculpting Give Permanent Weight Loss?
    8/25/2011
    Laser liposculpting is a nonsurgical alternative to plastic surgery. It is different than other procedures like cool sculpting and most types of laser lipsosuction.
  • Can Eye Floaters Be an Indication of an Eye Problem?
    7/28/2011
    Eye floaters can be a nuisance; they are usually benign. They are commonly caused by thinning of the vitreous humor.
  • Why a Stroke is Called a Silent Killer
    7/21/2011
    All too often we ignore the signs and symptoms of an impending stroke because we may not recognize the signs and symptoms. This is why a stroke is known as a silent killer.
  • A Non-invasive Alternative to Lasik Surgery: Corneal Reshaping
    7/14/2011
    There are many ways to help improve your eyesight. Some people choose to have Lasik surgery, while others seek more non-invasive ways such as corneal reshaping.
  • Questions You May Have About Lasik Surgery
    7/14/2011
    Most people only dream of throwing away their glasses and contacts forever. However, if you have Lasik surgery, you may greatly improve your vision to within normal limits.
  • Improve Your Shape with Cool Sculpting by Zeltiq
    6/29/2011
    Nowadays, people are looking for more noninvasive alternatives for plastic surgery. Cool sculpting, by Zeltiq, involves freezing and killing the fat cells.
  • Should You Have Routine Cancer Screening?
    6/29/2011
    Ovarian cancer is 90 percent curable if discovered early; however, most women aren't diagnosed very early and the cancer cells have spread to the abdomen. Ovarian cancer screening can increase the chances of early detection.
  • Periodontal Disease is Serious for Pets and Their Owners
    6/20/2011
    Periodontal disease in pets is similar to the disease in humans. There are significant health problems associated with periodontal disease in cats and dogs and other pets.
  • Menopausal Women with Excess Belly Fat Are at Risk for Diabetes, Strokes, and More
    6/15/2011
    Belly fat can be harmful for menopausal women causing such health risks as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and breast and colorectal cancer.
  • Lefty's and Ralph's Wild Ant Trip
    6/12/2011
    This is the 4th story written by Carol Roach and myself. Check out her two stories that we wrote. It has been a lot of fun collaborating on these stories. We never know what kind of twists and turns our characters will make until we get our turn to write
  • TILLY the SAD SAD SPIDER
    6/10/2011
    This is a children's story about Tilly the spider who is sad because she has no friends. No one likes her because she is different. She earns the love and respect that she wants so badly.
  • Side Effects of Drugs and Medications and Natural Remedies
    6/8/2011
    Medications and herbal remedies are taken for various ailments, complaints and discomforts. Oftentimes, we take these substances without thinking about the possible side effects.
  • Pregnancy, Infertility and Responsible Parenting
    6/8/2011
    This article encompasses issues of pregnancy, problems during pregnancy, infertility, problems with in vitro fertilization and responsible parenting.
  • Self-diagnosing Psychological and Medical Disease and Conditions Can Be Harmful
    6/8/2011
    It's very easy to self-diagnose these days, because so much information is on the Internet. This is a great service, but it can also be dangerous for the person with an undiagnosed serious illness.
  • My Bad Pixie Haircut: What's the Difference Between a Razor and a Machete in a Beauty Salon?
    6/5/2011
    This article is about my experience at the hair salon. I asked for a Pixie haircut and my hair is completely ruined.
  • Remain Calm to Avoid Acting Out of Emotion: Conclusion
    6/5/2011
    To remain calm in situations that cause conflicts, it is important to learn how to discuss or argue in a non-hostile sort of way. It is important that you look at every aspect of your life to see what could be causing the stress that may trigger you to re
  • How Weight Can Influence Diabetes
    5/26/2011
    Type 2 diabetes is a very serious disease that is related to being overweight. Diabetes can cause heart, blood pressure and skin problems. This is a disease that is preventable.
  • Can Lifestyle Changes Help to Balance Estrogen and FSH Levels to Promote Fertility?
    5/26/2011
    My friend, Danielle, tried for years to get pregnant. She was told she may have to undergo fertility treatments and in vitro fertilization. This is her story.
  • Remain Calm to Avoid Acting Out of Emotion: Part 2
    5/13/2011
    In order to stay calm when your impulse is to act or react out of emotion is to know your emotional range. Are your impulses to act out of emotion based on anger, fear, sadness, or disgust? Just because we have the impulse to lash out, doesn't mean that
  • Can Anti-Seizure Medications Be Used Off-Label for Treating Migraine Headaches?
    5/12/2011
    Anti-seizure medications such as Depakote and Topamax are commonly used in the treatment of migraine headaches.
  • Remain Calm to Avoid Acting Out of Emotion: Part 1
    5/9/2011
    It is important to stay positive, even when you don't feel like anything is going right in your life. We all go through ebbs and flows in our lives. Our emotions are fluid; they change with each situation.
  • Is Middle-aged Spread Common During Menopause?
    5/5/2011
    Where does middle-aged spread accumulate? Some menopausal women gain weight all over, and some seem to carry middle-aged weight gain only around their middle.
  • Smoking and Breast Cancer: Can Smoking Increase Your Risk of Breast Cancer?
    5/5/2011
    Some studies have shown that smoking early in a woman's life, before having children and before menopause, increases her risk of developing breast cancer.
  • Drugs: Is It Safe to Split Your Pills?
    4/29/2011
    Not all medications can be split because they are not designed to be cut or broken apart. Some pills are coated so that they won't dissolve until they pass the stomach into the small intestine.
  • Diseases and Conditions: Can Stress Cause Serious Illness?
    4/29/2011
    Stress can be a good thing; without it we couldn't live, but too much stress can cause changes in the immune system which can make us sick. Cortisol is the stress hormone that can cause immune system changes.
  • What Are the Risks of Gestational Diabetes?
    4/28/2011
    Gestational diabetes is a serious condition that causes metabolic problems, which cause the cells to resist the utilization of insulin. The body cannot be nourished without the hormone insulin creating a pathway into the cells.
  • How to Create a Fertility Calendar
    4/22/2011
    Tracking your menstrual cycles on a calendar can help you keep track of each month when it is most likely that having sex will bring about conception.
  • Metabolic Syndrome Is a Preventable Condition
    4/22/2011
    Because metabolic syndrome is composed of at least 3 existing conditions, the symptoms will be relevant to the conditions that make up the syndrome.
  • Off-label Uses and Considerations for Cymbalta
    4/18/2011
    Cymbalta is an antidepressant used to treat some depressive and anxiety disorders. It is also used off-label to treat people with neuropathy, arthritis pain, and muscle pain. As with all drugs, Cymbalta should be used with caution.
  • You Needn't Suffer with Painful Periods (Dysmenorrhea)
    4/11/2011
    The term dysmenorrhea, refers to painful menstruation. The pain is intense and can last for 2 to 3 days or more. Most women are able to treat dysmenorrhea at home by relaxing their back and pelvic muscles.
  • Recipe for Monkey Bread
    4/11/2011
    This recipe for monkey bread is very easy to read and understand. I learned how to make monkey bread on one of those cooking shows on TV. Even if you aren't very handy in the kitchen, you can make perfect monkey bread.
  • What is Weil's Syndrome?
    4/9/2011
    Weil's syndrome is a fairly rare infectious disorder. Weil's syndrome is caused by the Leptospira bacteria which are also known as Leptospirosis.
  • What Health Issues Are Associated with Iron Deficiency Anemia?
    4/7/2011
    Iron deficiency anemia is a frequent and easily treated health condition, which is caused by an insufficient amount of iron in the body. Iron deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia.
  • What Causes Candida Infections?
    4/6/2011
    Candida, medically named Candida albicans, is the most likely organism to cause fungal infections of the skin, mouth, digestive tract, and genitalia.
  • Can Anxiety Cause Itching?
    4/4/2011
    If you have frequent itching, it is best to see your doctor about it. Your doctor will be able to rule out or confirm if your itching is due to anxiety or if there are any underlying medical conditions that could be causing your symptoms.
  • Who is at Risk for Cat Scratch Fever?
    4/2/2011
    Approximately 4 in 10 cats carry Bartonella henselae bacteria. Cats carry the organism that causes cat scratch fever disease, but don't carry any symptoms of the disease.
  • Women's Health: How to Communicate with Your Doctor
    3/28/2011
    Oftentimes, women are reluctant to see their doctors for any problem that requires them to expose their breasts or genitalia. Sometimes, even when you see your doctor you are unable to open up and ask difficult questions.
  • Eight Common Causes of Urinary Tract Infections in Women
    3/14/2011
    Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very uncomfortable, and if left untreated they can lead to serious illness. Once you have had one UTI, it seems that you will be prone for more. There are many possible causes for urinary tract infections...
  • If You Want a Little Behind, You Need to Leave a Little Behind
    3/13/2011
    When you pour your morning cereal in the mornings, do you give yourself a portion or a serving? How about when you pour your orange juice? Are you scratching your head on this one? What's the difference between a portion and a serving...
  • What Are the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis?
    3/11/2011
    Learning that you have multiple sclerosis (MS) can be devastating news. You may not know what to expect from this degenerative disease. MS is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS) which comprises the brain and spinal cord.
  • Paper Heart (Haiku)
    3/10/2011
    A Haiku called Paper Heart.
  • Is Grapefruit Dangerous to Those on Certain Medications?
    3/10/2011
    If your doctor or pharmacist as warned you not to eat grapefruit, or drink its juice be sure to follow the instructions given to you. Something else you may not think about is that supplements that contain bioflavonoid....
  • Can Snoring Be Dangerous?
    3/9/2011
    Do you snore? You might not know it if you do, unless your partner tells you. Does your partner keep you from sleeping due to snoring?
  • How Should We React to Canine Submissive Behavior?
    3/9/2011
    Dogs don't speak our language, so we must learn what they are saying to us through their body language and vocalization.
  • Fortified Dairy Foods Can Help to Prevent Osteoporosis
    3/8/2011
    When something goes wrong with you, you can look to your gut for the answer. Today, more and more people are looking less to drugs and more to healing foods to get well from an illness and to stay well.
  • 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless: Part 6
    3/7/2011
    Over the years there has been excessive growth in the 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry. Pastor 7 took 9 men, who were in recovery, off the street and into his own home. The need for homes for the homeless brought about another home, called The Garden.
  • Exercise to Help Lower Blood Pressure
    3/7/2011
    As we get older we become more likely to get high blood pressure. This is partly due to the way we eat, but it is also partly due to lack of regular exercise as we age. It's not necessary to make drastic changes.
  • Foods that Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
    3/7/2011
    High blood pressure (hypertension) leads to a plethora of other conditions related to heart, vascular and organ function. As blood travels from the heart to the arteries, arterial pressure is exerted on the arterial walls.
  • 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless: Part 5
    3/6/2011
    There are homeless people in Atlanta who come from all walks of life. Some are young, some are old, and some are terminally ill, and some physically disabled.
  • 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless: Part 4
    3/5/2011
    Most of Atlanta's homeless people are stereotyped into categories such as prostitutes, drug addicts and alcoholics. The families who were pushed out into the streets due to losing jobs...
  • 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless: Part 3
    3/4/2011
    There are homeless people, including complete families, living on the streets of Atlanta. They are living on the streets whether the sun is shining or the rain is pouring down. Whether it is cold or hot, 7 Bridges to Recovery...
  • 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless: Part 2
    3/3/2011
    How it Began: 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry had very humble beginnings. A man by the name of Dan Wells gave his life to Christ while he was serving time in solitary confinement at the USP in Atlanta in 1996.
  • 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry Helps Atlanta's Homeless '" Part 1
    3/2/2011
    The 7 Bridges to Recovery Ministry is a non-profit ministry that helps to rescue the people living on the streets of Atlanta. The people who are willing to be taken off the streets are placed into recovery and other in-depth programs...
  • Vampire Syndrome: What Are the Porphyrias?
    2/27/2011
    Vampire syndrome (also known as Porphyria or the porphyrias) is actually a group of metabolic conditions caused by a deficiency of certain enzymes; as a result, the body overproduces the compounds which synthesize heme.
  • Types of Embolisms
    2/27/2011
    An embolism is a blood clot or some other particulate or object in the blood that stops blood flow. An embolism can be composed of air, plastic, fat, cholesterol or cells found in amniotic fluid. This article will discuss some of the different types...
  • Barrow Regional Medical Center Saved My Life
    2/26/2011
    Thanks to Barrow Regional Medical Center in Winder, GA I am alive today. Last Wednesday (2/23/11), I was stung by a red wasp.
  • Recipe for Apricot Glazed Turkey Roast
    2/24/2011
    Sometimes my family is in the mood for turkey, but I don't want to roast a whole bird. A turkey breast is good for any time, but I like to make this meal for when we are having company, just because it tastes so delectable.
  • Make Lifestyle Changes to Lose Weight
    2/22/2011
    All of my friends and most of my readers know I had a gastric bypass in 2001. They know I lost 140 pounds. They might also know I gained back half of the weight I lost. The reason I gained the weight back is simple. I didn't change my lifestyle.
  • Eat Healthy on a Limited Budget
    2/21/2011
    Eating healthy is essential your family's health. In todays economy it can be difficult to manage your money while keeping your family healthy. Besides putting food on the table, you have to buy shoes, clothes and other necessary items for your family.
  • Breast Cancer: Will Chemo Cause Weight Gain?
    2/20/2011
    Some forms of chemo may directly affect a woman's weight, while other forms may indirectly influence weight fluctuations. Weight fluctuations are considered to be normal; therefore, knowing in advance that you may gain or lose a few pounds...
  • a Positive Attitude Helps Breast Cancer Recovery
    2/19/2011
    Having a positive attitude is very important for recovery from any of life's situations. Having a positive attitude means that you stay grounded in reality while looking for the bright side of whatever situation you happen to be in.
  • Do You Clean Your Cell Phone?
    2/18/2011
    Because the cell phone is warm after repeated use, it is a significant breeding ground for all kinds of germs. Most of us, who have smart phones, take our phones everywhere with us, even to the bathroom.
  • Veterinary Health: Coprophagia - Why Do Dogs Eat Feces?
    2/18/2011
    Coprophagia, better known as feces eating, is a common problem that owners have with dogs and cats. Pet owners may be more familiar with dog coprophagia, in which their dogs will eat cat feces.
  • How Should We React to Canine Submissive Behavior?
    2/17/2011
    Dogs don't speak our language, so we must learn what they are saying to us through their body language and vocalization. Our loveable pooches have learned their language that was handed down to them from the wolf.
  • Recipe for Zesty Chicken Wings
    2/16/2011
    This recipe for zesty chicken wings is great to have for parties, and for when you are expecting a few guests over. They are good for a snack or for a meal.
  • Recipe for Delicious Curried Chicken
    2/15/2011
    Here is a recipe that my dad handed down to me. We had chicken a lot when I was growing up. It was one of the cheaper types of meats back in the day, unlike now when there is nothing cheap anymore.
  • Atlanta: Is the Lap-band Dangerous?
    2/14/2011
    Lap-band surgery is the biggest thing since the gastric bypass. The lap-band system is surgically put in place over the top portion of the stomach.
  • Can Pickles Relieve Heartburn?
    2/14/2011
    Antacids are fine to use to relieve the occasional case of heartburn and indigestion; however taking antacids routinely can cause major upsets to the body.
  • The Good and the Bad of Filing Bankruptcy
    2/13/2011
    For some bankruptcy can be a life rope thrown out to a person that is drowning in debt and cannot take care of themselves and their families due to the bill collectors calling you on the phone and knocking at your door.
  • When Buying Diamonds: Can We Trust the Kimberly Process?
    2/12/2011
    In order to stem the flow of conflict diamonds into the legitimate diamond market, the diamond producing states in South Africa met in Kimberly in May of 2000...
  • Conflict Diamonds the Diamonds of War and Poverty
    2/11/2011
    Diamonds are supposed to be a symbol of love, but conflict diamonds are anything but a symbol of love and devotion. Conflict diamonds are illegally mined diamonds that are used to fund wars and conflicts in parts of central and West Africa.
  • Guide to Good Fine Dining Table Manners
    2/10/2011
    When you go out to an elegant restaurant do you feel uncomfortable because you don't know how to use good table manners? If you do feel uncomfortable, you are not alone, because as a rule most people don't know how to use good table manners.
  • Thrift Stores and Consignment Shops Are Great Places to Shop for Frugal Fashion Deals
    2/9/2011
    When you think of buying clothes at a thrift store, what do you think of? Do you think of old worn out clothes, or do you think of new or practically new high end clothing?
  • How to Manage on a Limited Budget
    2/8/2011
    Food shopping isn't all that hard if you know what you are doing. It just takes a little ingenuity to shop smartly. You can learn to shop smart on a budget, and you can learn to be a wise shopper.
  • Fibromyalgia: Men Get it Too!
    2/7/2011
    We often think of fibromyalgia (fibro) as a woman's condition. For a long time, the medical community believed the aches and pains that women reported were psychosomatic.
  • What Causes Oral Health Problems in Children with Disabilities?
    2/6/2011
    Children with disabilities and special needs are at a higher risk of health problems. Special needs children need extra help to achieve and preserve physical health, including dental health.
  • Odd but Healthy and Tasty Recipes for Salads and Sandwiches
    2/5/2011
    Since I have been attending Weight Watcher meetings I have learned so much about healthier eating. Eating healthier doesn't have to be boring.
  • My Recipe for Twice Baked Potatoes
    2/5/2011
    What could be more decadent? Sweet potatoes are one of the most versatile veggies ever. You can make pies, cookies, breads, and cakes from sweet potatoes. Tonight I am fixing twice baked sweet potatoes for dinner.
  • Recipe for Delicious Vegetarian Taco Salad
    2/4/2011
    Every once in a while I like to make something a little different. I got this from my dad. Bless his heart, he loved tacos, but just couldn't get the hang of eating them, because every time he tried to bite into the tortilla it would break apart...
  • How to Tell Your Boss and Coworkers You Have Breast Cancer
    2/3/2011
    The first question you might ask yourself is "Should I inform my boss and coworkers that I have breast cancer?" It can be very difficult to talk about what is going on in your body to people who aren't family.
  • Child and Family Health: How to Fight Obesity in Children and Families
    2/3/2011
    Being overweight may trigger numerous health problems. It is necessary to keep the body and its caloric needs in balance. Obesity is characterized by extremely high amounts of adipose tissue, which is commonly called body fat.
  • What is Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?
    2/2/2011
    Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder which causes blood clots to form in the small blood vessels of the body, and results in a low platelet count.
  • Types of Internal Radiation Used to Treat Breast Cancer
    1/30/2011
    Internal radiation is suggested to many women as an alternative to external radiation. Studies have been done to assess the benefits of internal radiation and compared to the benefits associated with external radiation. Internal radiation...
  • What is Herpes Colitis?
    1/29/2011
    The Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is very common the world over. HSV infections are the most common infections in immunocompetent individuals (people with healthy immune systems).
  • What is Aspergillosis?
    1/28/2011
    Aspergillosis is an infection or allergic response caused by the Aspergillus fungus. The Aspergillus fungus is usually found growing in compost piles, stored grain, and dead leaves or in decaying vegetation.
  • Could Backpacks Be Causing Back Pain in Atlanta's Children? Part 2
    1/27/2011
    Children carrying heavy backpacks on their shoulders suffer from incorrect spinal postures. Some children bend forward and cause neck strain as well as mid and low back strain.
  • What is Wasting Syndrome?
    1/26/2011
    Wasting syndrome, also known as muscle atrophy, is the loss or wasting away of muscle tissue. There are two major types of muscle atrophy that occurs.
  • Could Backpacks Be Causing Back Pain in Atlanta's Children? Part 1
    1/26/2011
    It's becoming a very common sight to see small children in Atlanta bowed over from the weight of their backpacks filled with notepads, heavy books, and various school supplies
  • What is Hypersomnia?
    1/24/2011
    Hypersomnia is characterized by extreme sleepiness during the daytime, and may be extended to long periods during the night. An individual may sleep almost around the clock sometimes. Some of the reasons behind hypersomnia...
  • What Can Be Done for Brain Aneurysms?
    1/23/2011
    A brain aneurysm is an unusual bulging out of the wall of the blood vessel that carries blood to the brain. The blood pressure within an aneurysm may cause can cause a brain aneurysm to rupture.
  • What Causes Somnambulance?
    1/23/2011
    Somnambulance (sleep walking) is a sleep disorder in which the waking and sleeping states are somewhat blurred. An individual who sleep walks moderately awakens from profound sleep and performs some types of activity.
  • Infectious Diseases: Whooping Cough
    1/23/2011
    Whooping cough, also known as pertussis is a highly infections bacterial disease which causes violent coughing spells. Constant, unstoppable coughing can make breathing very difficult.
  • Angel Unaware
    1/16/2011
    There are angels among us we aren't aware of.
  • Holy Lamb
    1/15/2011
    Musings of my Father, God.
  • Fill Your Cup
    1/14/2011
    God gave me this poem when I was feeling particularly lonely one night. Most of my poems are inspired by my musings with God. I present God with a problem and He always seems to come up with the correct solution in the poem.
  • What Causes Melamine Poisoning?
    1/13/2011
    Melamine is a manmade chemical, which is colorless odorless and high in carbon and nitrogen. Melamine is used to make flame retardants, dinnerware, and in glue manufacturing. Melamine isn't approved to be used in human or animal foods.
  • Atlanta: Can the Health of Your Home Affect Your Family's Health? Part 2
    1/11/2011
    The bathroom is one of the dirtiest places in the home. For people in Atlanta and everywhere else it is important to clean the toilets regularly and to clean all the surfaces regularly also. It is also important to replace toothbrushes...
  • Atlanta: Can the Health of Your Home Affect Your Family's Health? Part 1
    1/11/2011
    All too often, Atlanta families get sick and the illness can be attributed to the health of the home. This examiner will expose some of the most common factors within the home that can cause problems with your family's health.
  • What Causes Night Terrors?
    1/7/2011
    Night terrors are a type of sleep disorder, in which the person awakens quickly from his/her sleep from nightmares. The child or adult wakens in a frightened state of mind. Hasty awakening from sleep causes the person to wake up...
  • What Causes Nocturnal Seizures?
    1/7/2011
    Nocturnal seizures are a type of seizure activity that takes place during the hours of sleep. Nocturnal seizures occur when the person is sleeping or when drowsy.
  • What is Myasthenia Gravis?
    1/4/2011
    Myasthenia Gravis is a type of neuromuscular disorder. Usually, neuromuscular disorders engage the muscles and nerves which control them.
  • What Causes Rising Medical Costs?
    1/4/2011
    Health care costs have been rising for a number of years, here in the US. The rising costs of health care continue as individuals struggle to make household payments, general bill paying expenses, and other expenses any family contends with.
  • Medical Marijuana: How and Where in the US Can People Be Medically Treated with Marijuana?
    1/4/2011
    Because of the prohibition of marijuana, its use as medicine is controlled; patients can now apply for individual ownership and a limited farming license. Few herbs provide a wide range of medical applications such as...
  • Types of Breast Cancer Surgeries
    1/4/2011
    Oftentimes, surgery is done to treat or stop the progression of breast cancer. There are many types of breast cancer surgeries. Two of the most common breast cancer surgeries done in Atlanta is the lumpectomy and breast reconstruction.
  • Atlanta: Should You Get Individual or Family Health Insurance?
    1/2/2011
    Even if you don't have health insurance now, there will come a time when you will need insurance coverage. If you have a family, chances are that someone in your family will require expensive medical care ...
  • What is Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension?
    12/29/2010
    The pulmonary arteries transmit blood from the heart to the lungs. Pulmonary arterial hypertension increases the pressure of blood flow through the lungs.
  • What is Esophagitis?
    12/29/2010
    The esophagus is a muscular tube that carries food to the stomach after it has been swallowed. When the esophagus gets irritated and inflamed, the condition is referred to as Esophagitis.
  • How Alcohol Affects the Body
    12/29/2010
    Most people can enjoy drinking alcohol without experiencing any problems; however, drinking heavily for long periods of time may have serious consequences.
  • What is Polymyositis?
    12/27/2010
    Polymyositis is a fairly uncommon type of inflammatory disease which leads to very significant muscle weakness. Patients having this condition have muscle weakness that progresses; it usually starts in the trunk of the body.
  • The Halo Breast Pap Test is a New Early Screening Procedure for Breast Cancer
    12/26/2010
    Atlanta's women (and men) with any of these symptoms should see their physician at once. One test done on women is a Halo pap test of the breast. The Halo pap test is a 5 minute procedure that acts like a breast pump
  • Does Eating Soy Products Put You at Risk for Getting Breast Cancer?
    12/24/2010
    Soy products contain isoflavones, which are substances that mimic estrogen in the body. The estrogen receptors in the body...
  • Ways You Can Help the Needy in Atlanta
    12/23/2010
    There are many ways you can help the needy in Atlanta. Christmas time can be devastating for families that cannot buy their kids the gifts...
  • Breast Cancer is One of the Leading Cause of Death in Women in Georgia
    12/23/2010
    The breasts are mammary glands that function to produce milk, aside from their biological function; the breasts are a symbol of feminine beauty. Losing a breast to cancer is often devastating. Approximately 30 percent of women...
  • Uninsured Atlanta Residents Can Be Treated at No Cost at One of the Clinics in the Georgia Free Clinic Network
    12/22/2010
    With the new health care reform, the uninsured citizens of Atlanta can get health and dental care at no cost for the uninsured. Many of the working poor cannot afford to pay for health or dental insurance.
  • What is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement?
    12/22/2010
    Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is used as doses of supplemental hormone doses; the BHRT hormones are identical or can be made identical in chemical structure to the hormones produced by the human body
  • Swallowing Difficulties: What Causes Dysphagia?
    12/22/2010
    Difficulty with swallowing, or dysphagia is the feeling in which the food is jammed in the throat, or from the feeling that food is stuck between the neck and breast bone.
  • How Do Artificial Sweeteners Cause Weight Gain?
    12/22/2010
    Cutting the connection between calories and sweets can confuse your body, making it more difficult for the body to regulate its caloric intake. If you desire to lose weight, it could help to throw the diet soda down the drain.
  • What is Neurofibromatosis?
    12/21/2010
    Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic disease of the nervous system in which causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue. These tumors may or not be harmless, but, when they compress other nerves or tissue they may cause serious damage.
  • What Causes Restless Leg Syndrome?
    12/21/2010
    Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is characterized by the need to move the legs in order to stop uncomfortable sensations in the legs and feet. RLS occurs most frequently in older and middle-aged adults.
  • What is Foreign Accent Syndrome?
    12/20/2010
    In 1941, the brain of a Norwegian woman was injured by shrapnel in a German bombing run. When she improved from her head injury, she started speaking her local Norwegian language with a heavy German accent.
  • What is Polycythemia?
    12/19/2010
    Polycythemia is a medical condition which results in an increased amount of red blood cells (RBC) in the bloodstream.
  • What is Sirenomelia (Mermaid Syndrome)?
    12/17/2010
    Mermaid syndrome, also known as Sirenomelia, is a rare birth defect which may vary in appearance from one child to the next. Sirenomelia is characterized by a birth defect which combines the legs together, which is how it was named Mermaid syndrome.
  • Hyperkeratosis: What Are Cutaneous Horns?
    12/15/2010
    Cutaneous horns are horn-like projections that occur on the skin. These horns are formed by a build-up of keratin, which is also known as hyperkeratosis.
  • What is Elephantiasis and What Causes It?
    12/15/2010
    Elephantitis or Elephantiasis is a disease which is pretty is close to its name, characterized by thickening of the skin and underlying tissue.
  • An Overview of Hepatitis C
    12/11/2010
    Hepatitis C is a kind of liver disease which creates inflammation in the liver which can be very painful. This inflammation can cause the liver and kidneys to not function very well.
  • What is Locked-in Syndrome?
    12/1/2010
    Cerebromedullospinal Disconnection or Ventral Pontine Syndrome is also known as "Locked-in Syndrome" which is a form of pseudo-coma.
  • The Brain: Where do our Emotions Come From?
    12/1/2010
    The brain weighs about 3 pounds, and it is the most complex biochemical machine; it is much more complex than any manmade computer. The brain with all its collective parts is made up of billions of neurons.
  • The Brain and Soul Connection: Is There Physical Evidence that the Human Soul Exists?
    12/1/2010
    It is believed that the soul is a life energy that resides within us. The soul is defined as an entity that is spiritual, that is separate from the physical body. One does not have to be religious to believe ...
  • Vascular Birthmarks: What Are Port-Wine Stains?
    12/1/2010
    Before iris scans and fingerprints came into existence for identification purposes, people used other identifying marks such as moles and birthmarks as a means of identifying individuals. By definition, a birthmark is a blemish on the skin.
  • What are Hemangiomas?
    12/1/2010
    Hemangiomas are abnormalities of the blood vessels near the skin. They are considered to be birthmarks, more commonly called strawberry birthmarks.
  • What is Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma?
    12/1/2010
    Lymphoma is a type of cancer that attacks the lymph cells in the body. There are two different types of lymphoma, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Hodgkin Lymphoma, and then there are various subtypes...
  • What is Lateral Rectus Muscle Palsy (LR Palsy)?
    12/1/2010
    Lateral Rectus Muscle Palsy, also called Lateral Rectus Palsy and LR Palsy is a condition of the Lateral Rectus Muscle of the eye that is caused by a problem with the sixth cranial nerve.
  • Understanding Hemochromatosis: Testing and Treatment
    12/1/2010
    Oftentimes, people think that diseases of the body are because of germs, or some kind of deficiency or abnormality caused by a lack of nutrients and other important minerals or vitamins.
  • I Call Him Daddy
    11/30/2010
    I call Him Daddy
  • My Cardinal Friend (Haiku)
    11/30/2010
    cardinal, friend, people watching
  • Old Time ChristmasTree (Haiku)
    11/29/2010
    Old Time ChristmasTree (Haiku)
  • Weight Watchers Smart Ones Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sundae Review
    11/28/2010
    If you are watching your weight or seriously trying to lose weight, you still might want to enjoy a decadent dessert now and then. Weight Watchers Smart Ones chocolate chip cookie dough sundae...
  • Christmas in the South (A Haiku)
    11/28/2010
    Christmas in the South Haiku poem.
  • God's Artwork (A Haiku)
    11/27/2010
    Each day is brand new; a day we have never seen before and will never see again. I wrote this haiku to thank God for the beauty He creates.
  • My Success with Weight Watchers
    11/19/2010
    Weight Watchers uses the point system to help us track our food intake. The calories in food are calculated into points.
  • What is Renfield's Syndrome?
    11/18/2010
    Renfield's syndrome, also known as clinical vampirism, is a very unusual psychiatric disorder. In this disorder, the victim desires to drink blood. Renfield's syndrome was recognized in 1992 by Richard Noll.
  • Can Deep Brain Stimulation Help People with Alzheimer's Disease?
    11/18/2010
    Alzheimer's disease is the degenerative condition which leads to memory loss and dementia. Alzheimer's disease usually affects the older population; the condition gradually gets worse as life goes on.
  • What is Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (Histocytosis X)?
    11/18/2010
    Langerhans cell (not to be confused with Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas) histocytosis, also known as Histocytosis X, is a condition that looks and acts like a type of cancer; at one time, it was thought that this disease was a form of cancer.
  • An Overview of Parkinson's Disease
    11/17/2010
    Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder which is characterized by tremors, difficulty in moving, walking and difficulty in coordinating voluntary muscle control. The term Parkinsonism refers to a condition that involves...
  • Causes of Type 2 Diabetes in Children
    11/17/2010
    In recent years, children are suffering more often from Type 2 Diabetes. The precise reason for Type 2 Diabetes in children is unknown. It starts in children in the same way as it starts in adults.
  • Types of Lupus: An Overview
    11/17/2010
    Lupus is an incurable autoimmune disease; the symptoms may be mild or severe. There are numerous dissimilar forms of lupus which can cause inflammation and damage of the various body parts of the body.
  • Why Are so Many Parents Reluctant to Talk to Their Children About Sex?
    11/12/2010
    Many of us baby boomers were raised to believe the topic of sex was taboo. Many of us raised our children the same way. Unfortunately, but avoiding the topic of sex, our children and grandchildren are getting pregnant before they are ready.
  • What is the Difference Between Probiotics and Prebiotics?
    11/8/2010
    Though the words probiotics and prebiotics sound rather similar, they aren't the same. Probiotics are living microorganisms which are like those healthy organisms that live within the human body.
  • An Overview of Hepatitis B
    11/7/2010
    A while ago I presented an overview of Hepatitis A; today I will present an overview of Hepatitis B. Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B Virus, it is called HBV for short.
  • What Does the A1C Test Show?
    11/5/2010
    The A1C test evaluates blood glucose (sugar) levels of a diabetic person for the last 3 months to provide a general view of if the glucose levels are under control or not.
  • Charley Horse: A Colloquial Name for Nocturnal Leg Spasms
    11/4/2010
    Many diseases and disorders that we suffer from often get colloquial names, even before the medical community gets time to research such conditions and classify and name them.
  • What is Systemic Poison Ivy?
    11/3/2010
    Systemic poison ivy results from an extreme allergic reaction to the urushiol oil from the poison ivy plant. Normally, reactions to poison ivy result in rashes on the skin in a restricted area. The place where the oil touched the skin...
  • What Causes Panic Attacks?
    11/2/2010
    A panic attack is an unexplained arrival of fear due to an inappropriate fight or flight response in the body. The manifestations of a panic attack include a rapid increase of heart rate, shortness of breath, choking sensations, sweating...
  • An Overview of Diabetes During Pregnancy
    11/2/2010
    Women having diabetes prior to becoming pregnant may be at risk for complications during pregnancy. A woman's risk related to diabetes during pregnancy may depend on how long she has had diabetes.
  • Hirschsprung's Disease: A Congenital Disorder of the Colon
    11/2/2010
    The Danish doctor, Harald Hirschsprung was the first doctor to document and describe this congenital disorder of the colon in 1866. He discovered this illness when he conducted autopsies on two infants who had died due to engorged bellies.
  • Do Multivitamins Prevent Heart Attacks?
    11/2/2010
    Right from the day that vitamins (vital amines) were found to be very important ingredients for keeping the physiological functions of the body in balance, debate has been going on about their efficacy.
  • Could You Have Allergies to Nickel Plated Jewelry?
    11/2/2010
    Could you have an allergy to nickel plated jewelry? Every day, people have mysterious itchy rashes and skin irritations. Oftentimes, people suddenly find these irritations and don't know what caused them. Rashes can be the result of numerous things.
  • An Overview of Hepatitis A
    11/2/2010
    Hepatitis A is liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis A virus. The Hepatitis A virus can be found in the blood and stools of the infected person. It may take 15 to 45 days before symptoms appear.
  • An Overview of Leukemia and How the Disease Got Named
    11/2/2010
    The German anthropologist and founder of cellular pathology, Rudolph Virchow is considered the first to talk about the disease, Leukemia, during the year 1887. Virchow spoke about "weisses blut," while explaining the disparity between the red cells and the white cells contained within the blood.
  • Can Changes in Diet Reduce a Woman's Risk for Breast Cancer?
    11/2/2010
    If one word could sufficiently answer the question about changing diet and habits resulting in the prevention of breast cancer, there would be a rapid decrease in the fatalities all over the world.
  • What is Adenocarcinoma of the Colon?
    11/2/2010
    Cancer, in its many forms is one of the most dreaded diseases in the US and around the world. Researchers have found that many processed foods, indiscriminate usage of chemicals as fertilizers, pollution in the atmosphere, radiation and several other factors are contributing to the disease.
  • What is Sick Sinus Syndrome?
    11/2/2010
    To operate and control the rhythm of the heart, there is the sinus node that consists of specialized cells of the upper right atrium. The sinus node is also called the sinoatrial node or SA node.
  • An Overview of Huntington's Disease (Huntington Chorea)
    11/2/2010
    Huntington's disease (sometimes called Huntington's chorea) is a health condition in which definite nerve cells in the brain degenerate. This condition is the result of an inherent imperfection in chromosome 4.
  • Does Eucalyptus Oil Treat Colds and Flu? is it Safe?
    11/2/2010
    A lot of people are talking about the benefits of eucalyptus oil. It is believed, by the many people who use it, that eucalyptus oil can be used not only as a treatment, but as a prophylactic measure.
  • Why Did My Cat Die?
    11/1/2010
    Many cat owners who have suddenly lost their beloved cat ask, "Why did my cat die?" There are many reasons why an otherwise healthy cat might have suddenly died.
  • An Overview of Gardner Syndrome
    10/22/2010
    The medical community relies on the medical researchers to learn more about human illnesses to classify the symptoms and diseases under different categories to understand the underlying processes...
  • An Overview of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
    10/22/2010
    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a health condition of severe fatigue or tiredness, which isn't relieved by rest. Definite causes of chronic fatigue syndrome are not known.
  • Crohn's Disease: Causes and Types
    10/22/2010
    Crohn's disease is classified as a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Crohn's disease primarily affects the intestines, but symptoms may also occur anywhere in the alimentary canal from the mouth to the anus. Crohn's disease...
  • An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders)
    10/21/2010
    Out of the many different mental health conditions that are usually diagnosed in early childhood, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) constitutes the majority of them. ASD is also called Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)...
  • Can Growing Pains Mimic Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
    10/21/2010
    Most of us have experienced growing pains when we were little. Many children experience pains in the lower legs, usually in the thighs and the calf muscles, in the late afternoon or evening. The pains are gone by the time the child...
  • Osteomas: An Overview of Benign Bone Tumors
    10/21/2010
    An osteoma is a boney tumor; it is an extra growth from the membranes of the skeletal bones of the body. Commonly found on the facial and skull bones, an osteoma is often a non-symptomatic, noncancerous, and benign tumor.
  • Sneezing: What Are the Causes and when Should You See a Doctor?
    10/21/2010
    Sneezing is one way the body's way of keeping us healthy. The air is full of particulate that could irritate the mucous membranes within the nose and throat. Sneezing is an immune system response.
  • Drug Addictions: What is it like for a Loved One to Have a Drug Addiction?
    10/21/2010
    Most people who suffer from drug addictions don't want to be abusers. They just want to feel good or they want to feel normal.
  • Can You Get a Yeast Infection in Your Lungs?
    10/16/2010
    In a good state of health, humans carry bacteria and fungi on their skin and on the inside of their bodies. In a state of homeostasis, the bacteria and fungi (normal flora) are kept in balance.
  • What Causes Allergies During the Winter Months?
    10/16/2010
    If you suffer from sneezing, head congestion, postnasal drip, runny nose, and/or coughing during flu season, you could have the flu; however, those same symptoms may be due to winter allergies. Chances are, if the cold temperatures.
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