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		<title>All you need to know about nosebleeds</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nosebleeds are common for most of us and usually the sight is more frightening than the cause. Most nosebleeds can be cured at home however in some situations it is advisable to visit a doctor. The nosebleeds that need looking into are those caused by no visible external or internal injury. At these times it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nosebleeds are common for most of us and usually the sight is more frightening than the cause. Most nosebleeds can be cured at home however in some situations it is advisable to visit a doctor. The nosebleeds that need looking into are those caused by no visible external or internal injury. At these times it is best to go in for a medical check up to determine the cause.</p>
<p>Nosebleeds occurring due to internal causes could be due to the inability of the body to clot blood. Sometimes our blood thins because of medication or some liver related problems and in these cases, if the body is unable to clot the blood it will result in nosebleeds. A nasal cancer or leukemia could also be the reason behind nosebleeds and sometimes bleeding is caused if a blood vessel in your nose bursts. When nosebleeds stem from the vessels at the end of your nose it can be dangerous. This type of nosebleed is more common with the elderly due to high blood pressure, atherosclerosis or bleeding disorders.</p>
<p>In case of a nosebleed, sit down while leaning forward. By keeping you head above the heart can stop or at least slow the bleeding. Leaning forward will ensure than the blood is expelled through your nose since if lean back, the blood may flow through your throat and to your stomach. Next squeeze the soft portion of your nose with your thumb and index finger. The soft portion is located at between the end of your nose and the bridge of your nose.</p>
<p>For the normal nosebleeds, you can follow a few tips to avoid it. If nosebleeds are frequent and severe the best strategy for you would be to have a medical examination to find out the cause and if it is serious.</p>
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		<title>How you can relieve a pinched nerve</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:29:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A pinched nerve can be a big problem and botheration for someone suffering from it, because the nerve begins to feel compressed and one will definitely feel uncomfortable with this kind of a condition. A pinched nerve is caused by a “misalignment” of the body that can lead to a complication in the nervous system [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/nerve-9.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="180" />A pinched nerve can be a big problem and botheration for someone suffering from it, because the nerve begins to feel compressed and one will definitely feel uncomfortable with this kind of a condition. A pinched nerve is caused by a “misalignment” of the body that can lead to a complication in the nervous system that can cause a nerve to inflame. The inflammation of the nerve is what causes the sensation of a pinched nerve.</p>
<p>It is believed and many patients who have undergone such an experience might also be able to agree that treatment of a pinched nerve or an inflamed nerve is done best by an experienced chiropractor. As mentioned before, the most obvious cause ailment that leads to the nerve to pinch is the misalignment of the body that can best be fixed by a variety of chiropractic adjustments and treatments.</p>
<p>Not only are adjustments to the arms and neck and spine etc made, but usually for such a situation where you are suffering from a pinched nerve, a chiropractor also advises his or her patient to regularly exercise and undergo physiotherapy. Their therapy often also involves the use of ultrasound methods and electrotherapy treatments to lend a lot of relief to the area of the body where your nerve has been affected. However, with such a condition you cannot expect the inflammation of the nerve and therefore the pinched nerve feeling to go away very easily with only one sitting, you will have to visit your chiropractor more number of times than that to be completely relieved of any kind of problems that were caused to your nervous system due to the misalignment of your body.</p>
<p>The three best things that one such person can do to keep your body from being misaligned too often and then developing pinched nerves to trouble you all the time is to make sure that your diet is a healthy one, also that you are maintaining a healthy weight so that you are neither under weight or over weight and also that you are an active person. However, if you have such a tendency because of your body structure or any other similar reason, you will need an ongoing care from your chiropractor so that you do not develop such nervous affliction again.</p>
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		<title>How premenstrual syndrome (PMS) affects women</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:51:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[PMS is a burden that all women must share and though the intensity may be different for different women it is a curse we wish we could pass it onto men. The symptoms usually begin up to 14 days before your cycle begins and stop a few days after it ends. The causes of PMS [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.drh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bully.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1530" title="Teen Angst" src="http://www.drh.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/bully-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="199" /></a>PMS is a burden that all women must share and though the intensity may be different for different women it is a curse we wish we could pass it onto men. The symptoms usually begin up to 14 days before your cycle begins and stop a few days after it ends. The causes of PMS lack a solid, scientific base though most evidence points towards the interaction between sex hormones and brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters. Symptoms of PMS include:</p>
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<li>Depression</li>
<li>Anxiety</li>
<li>Irritability</li>
<li>Mood swings</li>
<li>Trouble sleeping</li>
<li>Changes in appetite and food cravings</li>
<li>Hot flashes</li>
<li>Joint aches</li>
<li>Headaches</li>
<li>Back pain</li>
<li>Acne</li>
<li>Bloating of abdomen</li>
<li>Tiredness</li>
<li>Increase in heartbeat</li>
<li>Swollen and tender breasts</li>
<li>Weight gain</li>
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<p>PMS for many women is also accompanied with menstrual cramps that can range from mild to severe. Severe menstrual cramps can be so severe that it may interfere with a woman’s daily activities for several days.</p>
<p>Unfortunately there is no cure for PMS but maintaining a healthy diet, exercise and taking pills may help. Be careful about the medicine you take since not all will suit you. The medicines can be over-the-counter or in some cases, require a doctor’s prescription. Doctor’s may also prescribe anti-depressants or birth control pills as anti-depressants may reduce irritability and depression while birth control pills help by evening out your hormone levels.</p>
<p>There are a few steps you can follow to ease your symptoms and make sure each month goes a little more smoothly. These are:</p>
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<li>Keeping a regular schedule of meals, exercise and sleep.</li>
<li>Eating 6 small meals instead of 3 heavy ones.</li>
<li>Avoid salt during your period as salt bloats you up and increases fluid retention</li>
<li>Cut back on caffeine to reduce soreness of breasts</li>
<li>Cut back on alcohol to reduce depression, anxiety and irritability</li>
<li>Eat complex carbs such as cereals and whole grain products.</li>
<li>Also eat lots of fiber, protein and food high on iron content</li>
<li>Sleep well for at least 8 hours.</li>
<li>Take vitamin and other supplements such as calcium</li>
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<p>Of course, do consult your doctor especially regarding the vitamins and additional supplements as they may ending doing you more harm if not taken in the right proportion.</p>
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