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How to Detox From the Holidays

By Lisa La Barre, CN

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As we all know our consumption of sugars, refined grains, fats, alcohol and caffeine tends to tip the scales during the holidays season. Even the most stringent of people have difficulty not overdoing during this time of year. Detoxing the body ... more »

How to develop a more positive body image

By Randy Siegel

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Self-esteem is the sum total of how much we like and approve of our self-concept; Webster’s Dictionary defines it simply as “self-respect.” In America these days, how much we respect ourselves may hinge in large part on how we look. Some ... more »

How to Develop a School's Emergency Response Communications Plan

By eHow Health Editor

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Rising levels of school violence have increased awareness about emergency preparation. It is essential that schools prepare for a crisis situation long before it occurs. According to the U.S. Department of Education, schools must develop an ... more »

How to Develop an Immediate Response Plan for School Emergencies

By eHow Health Editor

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In the past, a school setting would call to mind sports games, book reports and smiling children. Unfortunately, nowadays, a sense of concern and safety are on the minds of school officials and parents. Having an immediate response plan can help ... more »

How to Diagnose a Broken Wrist

By eHow Health Editor

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Broken wrists may be one of the most common injuries, yet they remain difficult to diagnose. With two main bones (radius and distal) and eight smaller ones (carpal), it often takes an X-ray to confirm wrist fractures. Children and the elderly ... more »

How to Diagnose a Staph Infection

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As the use of antibiotics has increased over the years, so have strains of bacteria resistant to those antibiotics. The Staphylococcus, or staph, group of bacteria is one of these. If not diagnosed correctly and quickly, it can become a problem, ... more »

How to Diagnose Acoustic Neuroma

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An acoustic neuroma is a benign tumor that arises from the sheath of Schwann cells surrounding the cochlear or vestibular nerves in the internal auditory canal. It is slow-growing but eventually can occupy much of the area behind the temporal ... more »

How to Diagnose ADHD

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Currently, there is no laboratory or imaging test for ADHD. The diagnosis of ADHD and the subcategory Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD)should be made by a professional, usually a child or adult psychiatrist (depending on the age of the client), ... more »

How to Diagnose Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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The adrenal glands are primarily responsible for the synthesis of catecholamines and coricosteroids, including adrenaline and cortisol. The hormones secreted by the adrenal glands increase blood pressure and heart rate, and release energy stores ... more »

How to Diagnose an Ankle Dislocation

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An ankle dislocation occurs when the articular surfaces in the ankle lose opposition. This requires significant force and is usually accompanied by a fracture. An ankle dislocation also may disrupt ligaments and neurovascular injury is a concern. ... more »

How to Diagnose an Aortic Aneurysm

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Aortic aneurysms occur in the aorta, the body's main artery that runs through the chest. Aneurysms are thin spots in the walls of vessels or arteries that inflate with blood. Since the amount of blood that pumps through the aorta is significant ... more »

How to Diagnose and Treat Premenstrual Syndrome

By JanCast2007

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Premenstrual syndrome, the dreaded and often misunderstood PMS, has often been used as a derogatory term against women. PMS typically affects women that are of the childbearing age, and though the cause is still relevantly unknown, it has been ... more »

How to Diagnose Ankle Impingement Syndrome

By eHow Health Editor

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Impingement lesions on the ankle are often caused by capsular or synovial irritation because of a sports-related injury. They also may result from infection, degenerative disease or congenital defects. Chronic ankle pain is experienced by up to ... more »

How to Diagnose Avian Flu

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Avian flu is commonly found in birds, but strains of the disease have recently been found in humans. The symptoms mimic typical flu symptoms, but are much harsher. Scientists fear a mass outbreak of avian flu among humans, but so far the disease ... more »

How to Diagnose Avulsion of the AIIS

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An avulsion fracture occurs when a joint capsule, ligament or muscle insertion is pulled away from the bone, possibly pulling fragments of bone away with it. The anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS) is the origin for the direct head of the rectus ... more »

How to Diagnose Bladder Cancer

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Bladder cancer is a type of cancer that initiates in the bladder of a person's body. It starts in the lining of the bladder and may spread to surrounding areas of the body. If you detect bladder cancer early, it increases your chances of survival ... more »

How to Diagnose Cervical Cancer

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Cervical cancer comprises 2.5 percent of cancers affecting women and can be diagnosed fairly easily with a common procedure called a pap smear. It's recommended that women, especially those who are sexually active and/or have been diagnosed with ... more »

How to Diagnose Chlamydia

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Chlamydia, the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States, affects over three million people each year. Because of the danger of complications, many with painful, long-term effects, it's important to receive a diagnosis ... more »

How to Diagnose Choking or Blocking of the Airway

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Choking, or blocking of the airway, is an emergency condition in which the victim cannot breathe at all. While partial choking may cause coughing or wheezing, this kind of obstruction will generally work itself out. Sometimes victims of partial ... more »

How to Diagnose Chronic Kidney Disease

By BASHARAT SHAH, MD

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Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global health problem. In the U.S., the number of patients enrolled in the end-stage renal disease (ESRD) program (Medicare funded program) has increased from 10,000 in 1973 to 472,099 in 2004. In 2004 alone, ... more »

How to Diagnose Cystic Fibrosis

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Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary condition, caused by a gene mutation that triggers serious lung damage, nutritional defects and a host of other complications. While patients' quality of life can be improved through treatment, there is currently ... more »

How to Diagnose Deep Vein Thrombosis

By JanCast2007

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Deep vein thrombosis, also referred to as DVT, is a condition of the blood where a blood clot forms within the vein. Clots are able to form in the vein when the blood thickens and clumps together. Commonly, deep vein thrombosis is found in veins ... more »

How to Diagnose Depression

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Depression is a serious mental condition that affects close to 15 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Symptoms include lack of motivation, feeling down and sleeping all day, but there are other signs a mental ... more »

How to Diagnose DiaBulimia

By MissMellaT

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DiaBulimia is a new craze for losing weight, primarily among teenage girls with Type 1 Diabetes. It is often undetected and easier to hide than anorexia or bulimia, but unfortunately it is just as bad and occurs in nearly one third of all Type 1 ... more »

How to Diagnose Dyspraxia

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Any trauma to the left hemisphere of the brain, be it a stroke or an injury, can cause loss of speech in some form. Symptoms can overlap and make it difficult to diagnose the problem. Dyspraxia--literally the inability of the brain to direct the ... more »