Archive for November 26th, 2006
Types Of Hepatitis
Sunday, November 26th, 2006
Hepatitis is a gastroenterological disease, featuring inflammation of the liver which can be caused by at least three different viruses. The progress of the disease follows a similar pattern in all three viruses.
The word hepatitis simply means an inflammation of the liver without pinpointing a specific cause. Someone with hepatitis may:
have one of [...]
Nail Anatomy
Sunday, November 26th, 2006The nail plate is the actual nail, and it is composed of translucent keratin. Keratin is made up of compressed hard layers of a protein substance that is produced by the cells of the nail matrix. The pink appearance of the nail comes from the blood vessels located in the nail bed. The [...]
Stress Warning Signs
Sunday, November 26th, 2006Recognizing that you are overstressed is the first step to regaining control of your emotional health.
Human bodies are designed to respond physically, rather than mentally, to a stressful situation. This immediate, primitive reaction is known as the ‘fight or flight’ response. It prepares the body for any vigourous exertion, either in the form of violent [...]
