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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Alternative Medicine is other forms of therapies other than conventional Western Medicine. They are:1. Whole medical systems2. Mind-body medicine3. Biologically based practices4. Manipulative and body-based practices5. Energy medicine1. Whole medical systems A system isn't just a single practice or remedies but many practices that center on a philosophy,such as the power of nature or the presence of energy in your body.Examples of whole medical systems...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"An auto immune disease is a disease of the human body where the immune system of thebody attacks its own cells in the joints as in Rheumatoid arthritis Or in the skin as in psoriasis Or in the muscles as in Myasthenia gravisOr throughout the body as in Systemic Lupus ErythematosisThere are over 80 different types of auto immune diseases in the bodyWhat is the cause of Auto Immune Disease?Normally the body immune system which consists of the white...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Backache is one of the most common complaints by patients seen in a family doctor's clinic. The complaint may be:1. Constant aching, pain or stiffness that occurs anywhere along your spine, from the base of the neck to the hips.2. Sharp pain in the neck, upper back, or lower back, especially after lifting heavy objects or other strenuous activity.3. Chronic ache in the middle or lower back, especially after sitting or standing for long period of...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Bad Breath or Halitosis is the condition when a person suffers from chronic bad breath. What are the causes of Bad Breath? Halitosis is usually caused by the following:Infections:1. bacterial infection of the gums, dental cavities.(600 types of bacteriapresent in mouth)2. anaerobic infections of the mouth,3. Infection of the tonsils, nose and sinuses(postnasal drip)Gastric problems and indigestion:1. Indigestion of food in the stomach can cause the...
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Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
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"Blindness is the inability to see. What are the causes of Blindness? The causes of blindness are:1. cataract2. glaucomaGlaucoma is due to a build-up of pressure within the eye which causes damage to the cells in the optic nerve transmitting visual information from eye to the brain. The damage is progressive with loss of peripheral vision which is followed by reduction in central vision leading to blindness.3. age-related macular degenerationAge-related...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"CANCER!The word strike fear in all people all over the world among young and old. It is one of the most feared disease in the modern world. Cancer is the top killer in Singapore and many countries.It is therefore feared by many patients who equate cancer with death.Now however with modern treatments and new advances, cancer can be prevented and successfully treated.More than one third of deaths from cancer can be prevented and cure if treated.Cancer...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"What is Malabsorption syndrome? Malabsorption syndrome is a disease resulting from impaired intestinal absorption of nutrients. What are the causes of Malabsorption syndrome?Malabsorption syndrome is usually caused by the following:A. Intraluminal defects1. Pancreatic enzymes or bile salt deficiencies2. Gastric or intestinal resection as a result of cancer or obstruction3. Bacterial overgrowth in the intestine resulting in less nutrient absorption4....
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Childhood Infectious Diseases are common infectious diseases caught and spread by children but can also occur in adults. With a childhood vaccination regime, many of these infectious diseases common in the past are now rare. Common infectious diseases in children in the past are:1. Measles2. Rubella3. Mumps4. Diphtheria5. Croup6. Pertussis7. Poliomyelitis8. Chickenpox9. Hand Mouth Foot Disease10. Roseola Infantum11. Scarlet Fever12. Erythema Infectiosum...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"What is Deafness? Deafness is the inability to hear. What are the causes of Deafness?The causes of Deafness are:A. Conductive hearing lossHere sound waves cannot be transmitted from the external environment to the cochlea.The problem may lie in1. the external ear canala. obstruction caused by waxb. obstruction caused by foreign bodyc. obstruction caused by infection (otitis externa)d. obstruction caused by ear polyps2. eardruma. perforation caused...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Dementia is a disease in which brain tissue degenerates to the extent of loss of memory and other intellectual abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. In Dementia there is a severe and progressive decline in mental function. It affects a person's ability to:1. think, remember and reason2. learn new information and skills3. solve problems and make judgementWhat is the cause of Dementia?There are several different factors which may contribute...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Depression is a medical condition in which feelings of persistent sadness, loss, emptiness, anger, or frustration interfere with everyday life for at least 2 weeks or longer. There are 3 types of Depression:1. Major depression Major depression is characterized by a combination of symptoms that last for at least two weeks in a row, including sad and irritable mood that interfere with the ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy activities which used...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Dizziness has been used to describe different sensations. True dizziness is a light-headedness, unsteadiness or simply feeling faint. The symptom of "dizziness" needs to be separated from vertigo, which is a feeling that the room is moving or spinning, or that the person is moving when they are not (or even a floating sensation).Balance difficulty is also a separate topic where a person feels they are about to fall, has difficulty staying balanced,...
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Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
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"Gallstones are stones which are found in the gallbladder which is a sac that store bile from the liver. They are made from1. cholesterol2. calcium and3. other substances in the bile. How are Gallstones formed?Gallstones are formed when cholesterol and other substances like calcium found in bile combine to form stones.They are more common in1. over weight people2. Females more than males3. Over the age of fortyWhat are the symptoms of Gallstones?Most...
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Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
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"A genetic disease is a disease caused by a abnormal form of a gene called a variation or a change of a gene called a mutation. Genetic disorders can be caused1. by a mutation in one gene (monogenetic disorder)Monogenetic disorders are relatively rare and are caused by a mutation in a single gene. The mutation may be present on one or both chromosomes (one chromosome inherited from each parent).Examples of monogenic disorders are: sickle cell disease,...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Hemorrhoids or piles are distended veins inside the anus which are swollen and inflamed. Hemorrhoids are either inside the anus (internal) or under the skin around the anus (external).What is the cause of hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids usually result from straining to pass the stool out of anus.Other contributing factors include pregnancy, aging, chronic constipation or diarrhea.What are the symptoms of hemorrhoids?The most common symptom of internal hemorrhoids...
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Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
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1 online resource
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"Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood is pumpedaround the body above normal pressure. It is a silent disorder and the only way to detect it is to have your blood pressure checked. When is it High Blood Pressure?Blood pressure is not fixed.It varies with time of day or night, physical activity and emotional factors.Therefore, blood pressure has to be taken under resting condition and on more than oneoccasion.A...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"The colon is also known as the large intestine and a part of the digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube about 6 feet in length at the end of the digestive tract where the body makes and stores stool. It can cause various symptoms including bleeding, infection and perforation.Many disorders affect the colon's normal ability to function properly.Some of these include1. Irritable bowel syndrome - an uncomfortable condition causing abdominal cramping...
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Kenneth Kee
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2012.
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"Urinary Stones are small, solid stones which occur when salts or minerals in the urine become solid crystals inside the kidney. Urinary Stones are formed usually because of the accumulation of salts and minerals especially calcium in the urine. Usually the stones may be so small that they pass out through the urine without the knowledge of the patient.Some however become bigger due to accumulation of the salts and minerals and the concentration of...
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Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
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"Jaundice is the symptom of yellowish discoloration of the skin, mucous membrane and sclera due to accumulation of bile pigments in tissues associated with the increase in serum bilirubin level. Bilirubin is the breakdown product of hemoglobin during the end of life span of a red blood cells. The types of bilirubin are:1. unconjugated bilirubin which is toxic, fat soluble and cannot be excreted by the kidneys2. conjugated bilirubin which the hepatocytes...
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Kenneth Kee
Pub. Date
2012.
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"A male child becomes a boy and matures into a man. He must learn to take care of his family just his father before him. As he grows he will find that he must learn to be:1. Physically fit2. Mentally strong3. Emotionally balancedA man learns as he grows.He is not afraid to admit his mistakes. He learns from them.He is willing to help all those who need his help.He cares about those around him: his family, his friends and his colleagues.He is willing...
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