Recent Health Blog | Common Diseases PostsAthlete's Foot... or Not?by Aimee Amodio26 Mar 2009 02:27 PMAthlete's foot is caused by a fungus that likes warm, moist territory -- like the conditions found in a lot of shoes. But not all itchy, red, rashy feet are suffering from athlete's foot. There are other conditions that may look or feel like the real thing... but aren't. What is Salmonellosis?by Aimee Amodio10 Jun 2008 05:50 PMSalmonellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by a bacteria called salmonella. The current salmonellosis outbreak (related to raw tomatoes) is caused by a variant of the bacteria called salmonella saintpaul. Where Coughing Comes Fromby Aimee Amodio27 Feb 2008 06:12 PMCoughing is a common ailment that sends plenty of people running to the doctor's office. Occasional coughing can be good for you -- it can clear out particles in the lungs that can lead to infection. Persistent coughing isn't quite so helpful. Treating Alcoholismby Aimee Amodio23 Jan 2008 06:50 PMLet me say this up front: success in treating alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence is strongly linked to admitting that there is a problem and wanting to stop drinking. If you don't want to stop drinking, all the treatments in the world aren't going to do much good. More Natural Remedies for a Sinus Infectionby Aimee Amodio17 Jan 2008 08:37 AMYou may have noticed my ongoing fight against sinus infections. Whenever I get one, I start up my "sinus experiment". The key component in my big plan is shooting salt water up my nose with a sinus rinse kit. A Look at Tonsil and Adenoid Problemsby Aimee Amodio29 Nov 2007 03:40 PMThere are many different things that can affect the tonsils and adenoids. The following are a few of the more common issues. Tonsils and Adenoidsby Aimee Amodio28 Nov 2007 03:40 PMBetween my allergy problems and my sinus issues, I had more than my fair share of upper respiratory infections when I was little. There was a period of time when I had one case of tonsillitis after another, and there was talk of taking my tonsils out. Appendicitis: Symptoms and Treatmentby Aimee Amodio01 Nov 2007 07:23 PMAppendicitis -- whether you have an abscessed appendix or a burst appendix -- is a serious health emergency that requires surgery. There are several "classic" symptoms of appendicitis that appear in most people: A dull pain near the belly button or in the upper abdomen. Appendicitis: Overviewby Aimee Amodio01 Nov 2007 03:22 PMDo you know what your appendix does? I don't. Most experts aren't absolutely certain about what this tiny tube of tissue does. What is it? The appendix is a three and a half inch long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. UTIs and Your Shoesby Aimee Amodio14 Sep 2007 02:07 PMWhat makes a person susceptible to a urinary tract infection? Many times, there is no obvious reason for a UTI. A urinary passage may be partially blocked, or bacteria may spread from the lower bowel or from the vagina during intercourse. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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