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Five Things You Need to Ask Your Doctor about Stroke
(ARA) - Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States. Every year, stroke strikes approximately 750,000 Americans, killing 160,000 and forever changing the lives of many who survive. The...
Not all Fats are Bad
Fats have been unfairly lumped together as being all bad for too long. Fat doesn’t necessarily cause disease, and can actually cause a role in its prevention. The truth is that some fats are very bad for us and some fats are actually very good for...
The Benefits of Infrared Saunas
Sitting in a sauna for a period of time will lead to sweating, which has many health benefits. Infrared saunas, specifically, are used for weight loss and relaxation. Infrared, a type of light, is used to heat objects in the sauna instead of air....
the Importance of An Active Lifestyle
Over the past 15 years or so, we have been told that a healthy lifestyle is important. Scientists recommend we should be accumulating on average 60 minutes of exercises a day in order to maintain healthy levels. What exactly does that number mean?...
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Are you overweight? Then you probably want to lose some weight. It is obvious that youll burn body fat by increasing your metabolism. But be sure that what you burn is fat, not muscles.
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After age 25, the average person in...
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Helping to reduce numbness
Question : MY mum feels numbness in her left hand which she
finds uncomfortable and disturbing. I'm worried that this may be
a symptom of bad blood circulation or some other health problem.
What is your advice?
Answer : NUMBNESS is caused by altered sensory nerve functions.
It can occur anywhere in the body, but is often felt in the
hands, feet, arms or legs. It usually involves both the loss in
the ability to move a particular area and sensations. These
sensations, which occur without any associated stimulus, are
called paresthesias. Other types of paresthesias include
feelings of cold, warmth, burning, itching and skin crawling.
Your mum may need to check with a doctor to find out the
underlying causes of her numbness which can be due to a lack of
blood supply to the affected area, a vitamin B12 deficiency,
diabetes,
hypothyroidism, malnutrition, central nervous system
disturbances and nerve injury.
Vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium and other nutrients may improve
nerve function. The B vitamins are one of the most important
nutrients for nerve health maintenance. They help increase the
ability to repair body damage or injury. Calcium is beneficial
in alleviating muscle cramps, pain and numbness in neck,
shoulders, arms and legs. Magnesium also helps in reducing
numbness and tingling symptoms.
Ginkgo has long been used to stimulate blood circulation and
alleviate numbness. Self-massaging with an essential oil may be
beneficial too. Stretching and exercising may improve the blood
circulation. She should avoid doing a repetitive task for too
long.
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American Diabetes Association Home Page |
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Diabetes Information - American Diabetes Association |
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Canadian Diabetes Association |
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CDC Diabetes Public Health Resource |
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CDC - Health Topic: Diabetes |
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National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse |
Provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public. |
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Diabetes mellitus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Diabetes |
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Diabetes |
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Diabetes Overview |
Defines diabetes, including the various types and treatments. Provides information on the impact and cost of the disease, its increasing prevalence, ... |
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Diabetes News - The New York Times |
A free collection of articles about diabetes published in The New York Times. |
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children with DIABETES Online Community |
An online community for kids, families, and adults with diabetes, featuring message boards, chat rooms, and questions/answers from medical professionals. |
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International Diabetes Institute - Diabetes Research, Education ... |
The International Diabetes Institute is the leading national and international centre for diabetes research, diabetes education and diabetes care. |
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Diabetes New Zealand |
Educates and informs people about diabetes, its treatment, prevention, and cure of diabetes. |
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