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Seven Tips to Help Manage Hay Fever

Comments: 0October 2nd, 2009 by admin



It seems that most people these days have to cope with some level of Hay Fever. Most are just annoyed by itchy, watery eyes and a runny nose at certain times of the year. Some, however, suffer from sinusitis, fatigue and breathing difficulty throughout the whole year.

There are medications available to treat the symptoms but we do not want to take more medication than we absolutely need to. There are some ways to ease hay fever without medication.

1. Try to spend as little time as possible outdoors.
2. Keep the filters on your air conditioner clean.
3. During hay fever season, keep your doors and windows closed. Use the air conditioner to keep the air fresh.
4. Have a sensitivity test to find out exactly what you are allergic to. Some people are allergic to just one or two things and can consider desensitisation treatment.
5. Clean your house often to keep dust mites and house dust under control.
6. Consider removing most soft furnishings. Carpet and curtains hold a lot of dust, even when they are regularly cleaned.
7. If you do need to go outdoors, smear a little petroleum jelly around your nostrils. This helps to collect pollen particles before they get into your nostril.
8. Yoga has been known to help your body’s immune system. Try a few classes and if you enjoy it, why not give it a go.
9. Acupuncture is an alternative treatment to medication. It works for some people.
10. Get plenty of rest and do not try to keep up your normal pace.Hay fever makes you tired and puts a strain on your immune system. Pamper yourself a little with herbal teas and early nights.

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Interesting Facts About Acute Leukemia

Comments: 0September 8th, 2009 by admin



Leukemia is also known as blood cancer. However, this term is a misnomer because rather than causing cancer in the blood, the cancer is caused in the bone marrow and it affects the white blood cells. These cells are responsible for fighting infections, bacteria and viruses that enter our body. Once the white blood cells are affected, our body gets weakened and is exposed to infections.

There are several types of leukemia and the treatment varies depending on the type. However, the two main types of leukemia are acute leukemia and chronic leukemia. Chronic leukemia is considered to be milder; in other words not all the white blood cells are defective and the progress of the disease is much slower than acute leukemia.

Acute leukemia advances rapidly and all the white blood cells are not normal. However, in some cases it is easier to treat than chronic leukemia.

In the United States, each year thousands of people are diagnosed with acute leukemia. However, it has been seen that a large number of children, mostly around 4 years old, are afflicted more frequently by acute leukemia. The good news is that more and more cases are being cured and there is constant research for new medication and treatment methods.

The cause of acute leukemia is unknown. The only thing that one can say for certain is that some people are at a higher risk of getting the disease than others. People who are exposed to radiations or certain chemicals have the highest chance of contracting the disease. In addition, there is the hereditary factor. It has been seen that children receive the defective gene from their mother and this gene may lead to acute leukemia.

People who have leukemia tend to bruise easily or bleed easily from the nose and gums. In addition to weak immune system, there is a general feeling of fatigue and unexplained weight loss. The disease by itself does not have any specific symptoms.

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Does Your Cat Have Feline Leukemia?

Comments: 0September 1st, 2009 by admin

Feline Leukemia is a very deadly killer to your cat. This is an incurable virus, one not to take lightly. This virus is responsible for more deaths of cats in the world than any other disease, condition or infection out there today. Male and outdoor cats are more likely to get this virus than female and indoor cats. Outdoor cats roam a lot more than indoor so they are more susceptible to various diseases and infections where ever they go.

There are a few different ways healthy cats can contract this virus from cats that are already infected and those are: sneezing, biting, wounds, blood transfusions, mouth and nose contact, sharing a litter box, mutual grooming, and sharing food dishes.

The different symptoms and signs that your cat might have contracted Feline Leukemia are: decreased appetite/stamina, blood in stool, depression, diarrhea and constipation, weight loss, and even infertility. Feline Leukemia can weakened the Immune system so infected are more highly susceptible to germs that normal healthy cats are not.

Since Feline Leukemia is such a deadly virus it is very important to get your cats tested and vaccinated for the virus. Most of the time Feline Leukemia will result in death, There is no known cure. 2% to 3% of all cats have Feline Leukemia in the United States alone. Feline Leukemia can pass from a nursing mother to her kittens. Kittens are 7 times more likely to contract the virus compared to adult cats.

For more information on Feline Leukemia including tips and other conditions check out Cat Health Guide [http://www.cathealthguide.info].

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