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Advice For Your Eyes - Part 2
2008-01-24 00:28:00
Advice For Your Eyes - Part 2Dark Circles Around Your Eyes - Many may suffer from this problem as the first thing you try hide during a make-up session is the dark circles around your eyes. Some very common factors play an important role in developing this kind of a problem. These factors are: your increasing age - as the skin becomes thin making it more vulnerable and saggy, some kind of an allergy which affects your nasal passage, lack of sleep, pregnancy, smoking, menstruation and heredity. Home Remedies for Dark Circles You can open up a vitamin E oil capsule and apply it over the skin. This would help you to get rid of the dark circles. Apply cream containing Vitamin C which is very beneficial for your eyes. Yoga plays an important role to overcome the dark circles problem. Sarvangasana and Jal Neti are one of the best and natural ways of treating this problem. Doing sarvangasana everyday and Jal Neti five times a week would serve its purpose. Have cod liver capsule everyda...
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Advice For Your Eyes - Part 1
2008-01-24 00:27:00
Advice For Your Eyes - Part 1Eyes are one of the finest assets which help us see the world in a better manner. With the vision we have found enough ways to nourish it too. Over exertion makes our eyes saggy, covered by dark circles, puffy and tired. With the different ways and means we can protect our eyes and also enhance our vision. Eyestrain - A very common problem which causes dullness in your eyes as well as a pain due to continuous strain put on your eyes through TV or your personal computer. This kind of a strain leads to a headache which can be stopped once you switch off your TV or your PC. This mainly happens because your eyes have been over-worked. Other than TV or PC your eyes get strained due to reading, minute work such as embroidering, or sewing. Self-Care Measures Have good amount of sleep i.e. at least eight hours. Lie down in a dimly lit room and apply a cold compress over your eyes. Relax and continue with this process for minimum ten minutes. Keep taking enou...
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Contact Lenses or Spectacles?
2008-01-24 00:26:00
Contact Lenses or Spectacles?While plenty of people still wear glasses, there seems little doubt that they're on the way out. There's no doubt that putting them in and taking them out can be scary at first, but once you're used to it they are much more convenient than having bulky glasses on your face, not to mention almost invisible, even to people who get close to your eyes. Vanity isn't the only reason to wear contact lenses, though. For many people, it is simply more practical - they work better for sport or any kind of manual work, for example, where glasses could easily get damaged. Contact lenses are also not subject to the many things that can go wrong with glasses, such smashing, breaking, or being affected by the weather (when they get rained on, for example). If you're just entering the world of contact lenses, though, it can feel like a bit of a maze. What should you get? Hard lenses or soft? Daily lenses or monthly? Each option comes with its advantages and disad...
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Top Ten Things You Should Know About Contact Lenses
2008-01-24 00:24:00
Top Ten Things You Should Know About Contact Lenses 1. Soft lenses are perceived by most patients and practitioners alike to be more immediately comfortable while adequately correcting vision. They come in all formats -- even toric and bifocal. Disposable soft lenses take minimal but important care to maintain their safety and usefulness. Soft lenses do absorb elements from the tears and the environment. They can change in fit with their age and cleanliness, perhaps causing a lack of oxygen to the eyes. Their surfaces break down rapidly, causing a decreasing sharpness of vision. On the other hand, many patients feel they see sharper and more clearly with rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. RGPs become very comfortable after adapting to them. They are easier and less expensive to maintain, last longer and are available in all formats. RGPs can more easily be custom designed to offer a wider range of vision correction than soft lenses. They can breathe more oxygen, don't deteriorate a...
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Conjunctivitis, The Ailment Behind Those Pink Eyes
2008-01-24 00:23:00
Conjunctivitis, The Ailment Behind Those Pink Eyes Conjunctivitis is an eye ailment characterized by soreness and redness of an eye or both eyes in a person. The inflammation occurs in the clear covering that coats or protects the white portion of the eye. Conjunctivitis also affects the lines which are inside the eye lids. This infection of the eye sometimes quickly manifest, but it may be a consolation that the duration of the infection would only last for just a short period of time. Conjunctivitis, or more popularly known as pink eye, is not curable, only treatable. That means, even without medication the infection would subside. The body will mostly do its work in curtailing this eye ailment. It should be noted, however, that people with conjunctivitis should seek immediate medical help to ease and relieve the discomfort that will surely arise from its onset. Otherwise, further infection or complication might surface, making the infection more painful and more discomforting....

Ocular Nutrition And Eye Health
2008-01-24 00:22:00
Ocular Nutrition And Eye Health Understanding ocular nutrition and eye health can be one of the ways to support your vision. As early as age 30, our eyes and vision can begin to deteriorate. Wind, dust, chlorine fumes, automobile fumes, smoking, freezing temperatures and physical injury are examples of threats to healthy eyes and good vision. Long hours spent at a computer screen and the vibration from driving have a cumulative negative impact on eye health over time. Healthy vision is related to the health of the individual parts of the eye - the cornea, iris, macula, lens, optic nerve, pupil, retina and the vitreous humor. And making good ocular nutrition and eye health food choices are one of the ways that good vision can be supported. Information provided by the U.S. National Eye Institute and the results of other ocular nutrition and eye health studies have shown that using nutrition to improve and support eye health definitely happens. Here are foods that are known to support...

Your Expectations for Laser Eye Surgery
2008-01-24 00:22:00
Your Expectations for Laser Eye Surgery Laser eye surgery is one of those elective surgeries that you may have your own ideas of what the outcome will be that may not necessarily be the true outcome. As with any type of elective surgery you must realize what your expectations, ideas, and hopes are for the outcome of the surgery. Is it your expectations that your vision will be 20/20 as it was when you were a child? Before any type of elective surgery including laser eye surgery, you should discuss your hopes and expectations with your ophthalmologist. He should be able to explain that not all of your ideas are true with laser eye surgery. Yes, your blurry vision will be improved but maybe not to the extent that you desire. Normally, individuals with very poor vision to the extent that their vision is so bad that they cannot be fitted with contacts are very pleased after laser eye surgery. Any improvement over wearing those thick ugly glasses is a lifesaver. However, if you are one ...

Home Remedies For Bloodshot Eyes
2008-01-24 00:21:00
Home Remedies For Bloodshot Eyes As the name suggests bloodshot eyes makes your eyes blood colored. The blood vessels in the white portion of the eyes are enlarged and irritated causing the redness. Some common reasons for the redness of the eyes are due to coughing, eyestrain, dry air, over exposure to sun, dust, foreign body, an allergic reaction, infection, trauma, fatigue, alcohol consumption, lack of vitamin B2 and B6 and high blood pressure. You can get bloodshot eyes by Blepharitis - Caused by skin bacteria that leads to itching and turns your eyelid greasy and crusty. Conjunctivitis - Also known as pink eye is caused by a virus, bacteria and allergy or skin irritation. It is very contagious if caused by an organism. Corneal ulcers - It is caused by viral infection affecting the outer cover of the eye. Uveitis - It causes inflammation of uvea, including iris, ciliary body and choroids. It is related to autoimmune disorder, infection or exposure to toxins. Home Remedies for ...
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A Quick Fix for Sagging, Heavy Eyelids
2008-01-24 00:16:00
A Quick Fix for Sagging, Heavy EyelidsDroopy eyelids are a sure sign that Mother Nature has arrived to make your face look old. You know the look and the feel of heavy lids – they seem to have a mind of their own. You constantly lift your forehead when you are speaking and your eyes may begin to feel a tiredness that just doesn't go away. Not only are your eyes bothering you, those forehead wrinkles may have you thinking that a paralyzing injection might be required or even more drastic measures such as surgery may be needed. The medical community wants you to believe that you need to consider this route to look younger but in reality – this is not a fact! The upper eye lids, the brow and upper forehead are connected under the skin with muscles that weave over and under each other. The actual forehead muscle is vertical and it originates in the hairline. Usually by age 40, gravity has affected the forehead resulting in poor muscle tone and its downward slide pushes into th...

What Do You Need To Know About Multiple Sclerosis
2008-01-24 00:15:00
What Do You Need To Know About Multiple Sclerosis 1. Multiple Sclerosis: Multiple Sclerosis is one amongst the widely afflicting diseases today. It can be interpreted to be a disease of nervous system where it worsens over a period of time with loss of feeling and loss of control of movement and speech. So, MS attacks the individual’s central nervous system that is constituted of different nerves and nerve fibers. It involves a threat to his brain, spinal cord and eye or optical nerves. Basically MS hampers or destructs the protein that safeguards the nerve fibers. This protective protein is known as myelin and it aids in the communication between nerve cells. Once myelin gets burnt up, a breakdown occurs in the nerve cells’ co-ordination. Its effect is visible in the behavior (that drifts from normal to abnormal) of the individual. Along with this there appear lesions and plaques occur on that part of the body where demyelination takes place. But this is not all. Most often the...

Lichen Sclerosis
2008-01-24 00:14:00
Lichen SclerosisWhat is lichen sclerosis and what does it look like? Lichen sclerosis (LS) is a skin condition that makes the vulva look white, slightly shiny, and smooth. The skin's surface becomes thin and delicate so that it tears easily. This can cause bleeding under the skin. In severe cases of lichen sclerosis of the genital area, scarring can occur. This causes the inner lips of the vulva to get smaller. The clitoris can become covered in scar tissue. What causes lichen sclerosis? We do not know the exact cause of lichen sclerosis. Scientists have different theories to try to explain the cause. Some scientists think that an overactive immune system may play a role in causing the disease. Some people may also develop lichen sclerosis due to their genes or to changes in hormones. Since lichen sclerosis is not caused by an infection, it cannot be spread and is not contagious. What are the symptoms of lichen sclerosis? Symptoms of lichen sclerosis may be different from one ...

Multiple Sclerosis - What Is It?
2008-01-24 00:12:00
Multiple Sclerosis - What Is It?Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS) where the body's own immune cells attack the nervous system. In Multiple Sclerosis, inflammation of nervous tissue causes the loss of myelin, a fatty material that acts as a sort of protective insulation for the nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. This demyelination leaves multiple areas of scar tissue (sclerosis) along the covering of the nerve cells, which disrupts the ability of the nerves to conduct electrical impulses to and from the brain, producing the various symptoms of multiple Sclerosis. Multiple Sclerosis-Causes, symptoms, and risk factors. The cause of multiple Sclerosis is unknown. Geographic studies indicate there may be an environmental factor involved. Multiple Sclerosis is more likely to occur in northern Europe, the northern United States, southern Australia, and New Zealand than in other areas. Symptoms of multiple Sclerosis vary because...
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Multiple Sclerosis - What are the Effects
2008-01-24 00:10:00
Multiple Sclerosis - What are the Effects What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a central nervous system disorder characterized by damage to the messages transmitted to and from the brain. These messages generally control the way the body works. Thus, any damage can cause problems with vision, memory, balance and movement. It may also affect the ability to feel sensation, pain and vibration. The human body is serviced by an extensive system of nerves that control the way the body functions. These nerves are protected by a fatty substance called myelin which insulates them from damage. If a person suffers from multiple sclerosis, the myelin is damaged thus blocking the impulses from the brain. Symptoms of multiple sclerosis The early symptoms include loss of vision, loss of balance, weakness, and numbness. These symptoms are not universal to all sufferers. In fact, some people suffer little more than intense fatigue while others may be so affected they may become paraly...
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Home Remedies for Arteriosclerosis
2008-01-24 00:06:00
Home Remedies for ArteriosclerosisIf the causes of arteriosclerosis are known, remedial action should be taken promptly to remove them. To begin with, the patient should resort to short juice fast for five to seven days. The juices of fresh raw vegetables and fruits may be taken diluted with water on 50:50 basis. Grape-fruit, pineapple, lemon and juice of green vegetables are specially beneficial. A warm water enema should be used daily to cleanse the bowels during the period of juice fasting. After that, the patient should take optimum diet consisting of seeds, nuts and grains, vegetables and fruits, with emphasis on raw foods and sprouted seeds. Vegetable oils like sunflower oil, flex seed oil and olive oil should be used regularly. Further short fasts on juices may be undertaken at intervals of three months or so, depending on the progress being made. The patient should take several small meals instead of a few large ones. He should avoid all hydrogenated fats and an excess of ...
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Grapes May Prevent Alzheimer's
2007-12-25 23:53:00
Grapes May Prevent Alzheimer'sResveratrol, a compound found in grapes and red wine, may be prove to be a potent weapon in the battle against Alzheimer's. Fights Amyloid-Beta Peptides A study has shown that it lowers levels of the amyloid-beta peptides, which are responsible for the plaques leading to Alzheimer's disease. Scientists administered resveratrol to cellsthat produce human amyloid-beta; they found that levels of amyloid-beta in the treated cells dropped significantly. Further Research Needed It is uncertain, however, if simply eating a resveratrol-rich diet will have the same effect; follow-up research is therefore being conducted to identify the molecular mechanisms that resveratrol triggers to fight Alzheimer's. The compound may act by stimulating the proteasome, a multi-protein complex that can digest other proteins. Could Fight Other Diseases Resveratrol may also be effective in fighting other human amyloid-related diseases such as Huntington's, Parkinson's and ...
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Heavy Metals Anchor Alzheimer's In Your Brain
2007-12-25 23:52:00
Heavy Metals Anchor Alzheimer's In Your Brain Heavy metals and aluminum are in every part of our environment and food. These elements are deadly and you will benefit if you are aware of what they do where they come from. Brain tissue has an attraction for heavy metals such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and others. When heavy metals appear in the brain they can interfere with your natural brain chemistry. This interference, overtime, can accelerate the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. Aluminum is an element that has been associated with Alzheimer's. Aluminum has been found in high levels in people's brain that have died of Alzheimer's. The evidence points to aluminum been involved with Alzheimer's. There is a lot of controversy about whether aluminum can bring on Alzheimer's. But because the Aluminum Industry is so powerful, it has blocked and campaigned against any reports that point to aluminum's involvement in dementia or Alzheimer's. Here is a list of products that cont...
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Alzheimer's Disease - A Brain Disorder
2007-12-25 23:51:00
Alzheimer's Disease - A Brain DisorderAlzheimer's disease is one of the commonest problems faced by old people. This disease slowly and gradually takes over your mind to leave you as blank as a clean slate. Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder and one of the most common causes of dementia. Dementia damages the brain's basic functionality of memory, thinking, behavioral pattern and emotion. It is one of the most common forms of irreversible dementia. With the increasing age your chances increases too, to get affected by this condition. Once you cross 60 you become more susceptible to this disease. Though you will find young people getting affected too but, that is a rare case. Under this condition the nerve cells near the brain, key to memory and mental activities and connections between nerve cells are damaged. This loss of connectivity causes serious damage to the brain which spoils the thinking process and the memory. Some common symptoms of this disease is memory loss, co...

Coping With Alzheimer's Disease
2007-12-25 23:48:00
Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Many elderly people in nursing facilities have Alzheimer’s disease. This disease causes the short term potion of the brain to shut down. Elderly people who have the disease may forget their children’s names, but will remember events and people from their childhood. This disease can be very painful to those who have the disease and painful for loved ones who have to witness their parents or other relatives live with Alzheimer’s. The best way to cope with this disease is to accept it and work around it. There will be days when the disease will not be as bad. Unfortunately, those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease are prone to violent behavior, verbal abuse, and other uncharacteristic behavior. Waiting until the person calms down is the best way to handle the situation. Otherwise, they could become more violent and uncontrollable. There are medications available that can curb violent behavior. Visiting a person with Alzheimer’s disease in a ...
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Home Remedies For Fever Blisters
2007-12-25 23:47:00
Home Remedies For Fever BlistersFever blisters or cold sores are small red blisters that usually appear on the lips and outer edges of the mouth. They often display a clear liquid and form scabs after a few days. They are caused by herpes virus that becomes active when something triggers them. There is no cure for cold sores, but there are remedies that will reduce the severity and frequency. They appear after colds, fever, exposure to sun and stress during menstruation. Foods that contain chocolate, peanuts and other nuts, grains, peas, seeds, oatmeal and whole-wheat products should be cut out or reduced from the diet. Cold sore is preceded by tingling, burning or itching sensation, fever, and enlargement of lymph nodes close to the sores and a general feeling of malaise. - When you feel the tingling, burning or itching sensation, rub juice from aloe plant on the affected area. Dab of aloe gel is effective too. Aloe will begin the healing process immediately and not allow the sor...
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Cruise Ship Virus - Danger At High Sea?
2007-12-25 23:45:00
Cruise Ship Virus - Danger At High Sea?"On the last night/morning, many people were stricken with a gastrointestinal illness that caused diarrhea and vomiting. A great deal of vomit was on the stairs, elevator and other public areas by Friday morning." So a passenger from Canada, on December 30, 2005, sailing on the Zuiderdam in the Holland America Line, reported to the website cruisejunkie.com. Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus where the potential for someone who is sick to infect others exists from the moment they become sick, to at least 3 days after they get better. Disturbingly, some people remain contagious for up to 2 weeks after recovering. This may be a factor in successive cruises becoming infected. And it remains questionable whether sick passengers and crew are confined to their cabins for 3 days after they get better. Whilst norovirus outbreaks are by no means confined to cruise ships, the nature of a cruise increases the likelihood of an infecti...
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Chickenpox Is An Airborne Disease
2007-12-25 23:26:00
Chickenpox Is An Airborne Disease Chickenpox is one of the 'classic' childhood diseases. Most children will catch it sooner or later.Chickenpox is an airborne disease and is very contagious. The symptoms are: general mild flu like symptoms (headache, fever, tummy ache, and loss of appetite) followed a day or two later by hundreds of itchy, fluid filled blistersOnce you have had chickenpox the virus is with you for life but kept in check by your immune system. However, the virus can flare up later in life in the form of shingles, especially if you undergo a period of stress.Most cases occur in children younger than 10 and the disease is usually mild. Older children and adults often develop a more severe case of chickenpox.Chickenpox can cause serious complications: a secondary infection of the blisters may occur if these are scratched and this can cause scarringnewborns are at risk of severe infection if the mother is not immune (i.e. she has not previously had the disease) ot...
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Shingles Natural Treatment
2007-12-25 23:18:00
Shingles Natural Treatment In the past ten years recent studies and research with alternative treatments for shingles has shown it is possible to recover in less than one week and to reduce outbreaks of lesions and pain in three days. Shingles is a serious health condition and it is important to follow your doctor's recommendations. Traditionally, most doctors prescribe painkillers for the temporary symptomatic relief of the pain and an antiviral drug to suppress the virus. This form of treatment with drugs reduces the severity and frequency of outbreaks but does not eliminate it from the body. This course of treatment can take six weeks or more and does very little for the patient. The pain associated with shingles can continue long after the initial outbreak. Some doctors prescribe steroids or itch-relieving creams that contains steroids. Recent studies question the effectiveness of steroids in relieving shingles and suggest avoiding any treatment with steroids. Monitoring by yo...
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Common Sleeping Positions
2007-12-25 23:16:00
Common Sleeping PositionsTo get the best out of your daily rest, you should have proper blood circulation during your sleep. There are a number of sleeping positions that you might find comfortable and at the same time promotes proper blood flow. Having a correct sleeping position would prevent that stiffness and soreness you might experience during mornings. A proper sleeping position can effectively relieve you of any strains from your back. If you are frequently experiencing headaches when you wake up, changing your sleeping position might just do the trick. Sleeping on one's side is one of the most common sleeping positions. This is done with the legs slightly drawn near the chest area. Make sure that your neck and spine are properly aligned. Always sleep on your right side, otherwise sleeping on your left side would cause stress on your vital organs (liver, stomach, lungs). Most people stuff in a pillow between their legs while in this position. The pillow would support your...
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How To Effectively Fall Asleep
2007-12-25 23:13:00
How To Effectively Fall AsleepSometimes, it is hard enough to fall asleep. And it is even more frustrating to go back to sleep when you wake up in the middle of the night. Being sleepless and restless during bedtime is often related to stress and physical or even emotional conditions. Sleeplessness can often lead to insomnia or sleep apnea. In most cases, sleeplessness is simply a matter of poor sleeping habits. To help you unleash those z's at night, here are some tips that could help you sleep like a log. Do not involve yourself with exhausting activities, like exercising, right before going to bed. Steer clear of foods that are high in sugar like chocolate desserts and caffeinated drinks minutes before heading to sleep. After working or studying, allow a couple of minutes of relaxation before you jump into bed. Find suitable lighting for your room. Too much light can be distracting so you might want to turn it off for a restful sleep. On the other hand, some people can't slee...

How To Stop Snoring Naturally
2007-12-25 23:08:00
How To Stop Snoring Naturally The ways to stop snoring naturally are some of the most discussed topics in the world. Snoring is breathing through the mouth while sleeping, which could produce embarrassing sounds. The effect of snoring is often so loud it can be a nightmare for anyone sharing a bed with them. More over, scientific studies have shown that snoring will also lead to more serious health problems such as hypertension and cardiac arrest. Snoring is a common phenomenon and statistics say one out of three people will snore daily, at some point in their sleep. The methods to stop snoring can be formulated and practiced, only after understanding the real cause for the snoring. It is said that snoring sound is produced as a result of the vibration of soft tissues in the mouth, while the air pass through it. The physical peculiarities such as long uvula, tonsils, tongue movements, obesity, nostril septum, allergy and behavioral irregularities such as alcohol consumption are cons...

Heart Attacks and Drinking Warm Water
2007-10-06 23:45:00
Heart Attacks and drinking Warm Water This is a very good article. Not only about the warm water after your meal, but about heart attacks. The Chinese and Japanese drink hot tea with their meals, not cold water, maybe it is time we adopt their drinking habit while eating.For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion. Once this "sludge" reacts with the acid, it will break down and be absorbed by the intestine faster than the solid food. It will line the intestine. Very soon, this will turn into fats and lead to . It is best to drink hot soup or warm water after a meal.A serious note about heart attacks - You should know that not every heart attack symptom is going to be the left arm hurting. Be aware of intense pain in the jaw line.You may never have the first chest pain during the...
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Maintaining a Strong Skeleton
2007-09-28 12:46:00
Maintaining a Strong Skeleton Approximately 95 percent of our skeleton is developed during the first 18 years of life. Periods of rapid growth occur during the first year of life and during the adolescent growth spurt. After adult height is achieved, our bones continue to become more dense as minerals are deposited. This is the consolidation phase. An additional 5-percent increase in bone mass is accumulated by age 30 to 35. At this age, our bones are the most dense and we are in a period of peak bone mass. After age 40, we experience an age-related phase of slow bone loss. The most rapid loss of bone mass for women occurs during the first 4 to 8 years after menopause. This chapter discusses the consequences of bone loss and also the lifestyle factors that protect the skeleton. Osteoporosis When enough bone mass is lost that bones become vulnerable to fracture, the individual has developed osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease that affects over 24 million Americans. E...
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Stress Can Affect Your Mental Health
2007-09-28 12:44:00
Stress Can Affect Your Mental Heal th Mental health issues that are caused by stress can range from homicidal or other violent acts towards oneself or drive others to addictions. The range of mental health disorders that are stress related is so broad that it can be difficult to understand how two situations fall in the same category. The days of shock therapy are gone for the most part, but it still is used for certain mental illnesses. Gone, too, is the routine procedure of frontal lobotomies to calm patients into total submissiveness. A large key to dealing with stress related mental health issues is to know how to relieve stress. We now understand that men who are returning from wars endure thoughts and images that affect them in ways that we have only begun to be aware of. Post traumatic stress disorder which is caused by stress can affect victims of abuse and violence of all types. Only recently have we begun to understand how traumatic events can affect the people who survive ...
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How To Manage Stress To Get Total Stress Relief?
2007-09-28 12:42:00
How To Manage Stress To Get Total Stress Relief ?Stress is a complicated web. If I say, it bothers everyone, from the cradle to the grave, from the womb to the tomb, it won't be an incorrect statement. Stress has a combined effect, on your body and on your mind. Those who have no jobs are stressed due to unemployment. And ask those who have jobs! They complain about day to day job stress. There may be varied reasons, such as time spent on traveling, low salary, harassment by the boss and lots of outstation tours. To secure relief is the normal expectation of any individual. Nobody wishes to live continuously under stress. You please note that stress is entirely different from a challenging situation. Difficulties are not to be confused with stress. Stress is mainly your inability to cope up with a particular situation or a cluster of situations. Can you ever be totally stress-free? In that situation you would not be a human being. You will be an angel in the celestial world! As a...

Does Stress Damage The Immune System?
2007-09-28 12:41:00
Does Stress Damage The Immune System ?Does stress damage the immune system? That question can only be answered by first discussing the difference between acute (short-term) stress and chronic (long-term stress). While acute stress causes responses in the body that include boosting the immune system, chronic stress may impair the immune system. Better questions are "Does stress damage the immune system on the short term?" and "Does stress damage the immune system on the long term?" The body's response to acute stress (a real or immediate threat such as a confrontation with a burglar) which is sometimes called the "fight or flight" response includes changes in all the systems of the body. Since the question is "Does stress damage the immune system?", then we will focus on those responses to acute stress that are temporarily boosting the immune system during this flight or flight scenario. The most noticeable initial response to the burglar's appearance is an increase in heart rate....
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