Diseases

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Mitral Stenosis

Friday, June 20th, 2008

The mitral valve lies between the left atrium and left ventricle. The valve has two flaps or ‘cusps’. The valve allows blood to flow into the left ventricle when the left atrium contracts. When the left ventricle contracts, the valve closes and the blood flows out through the aortic valve into the aorta. (The aorta […]

The Heart Beat

Thursday, June 19th, 2008

Besides breathing, what is the other thing we would know if a person is alive a not? It is the heart beat. Once the heart stop beating, there would be no breathing either. This is because all the cells in our body need oxygen in order to function. The heart is […]

Women And Diabetes

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

Gestational diabetes is a unique form of diabetes which occurs in pregnancy, probably as a result of hormones made by the placenta which alter the way insulin works. Although glucose levels usually return to normal after the baby is born, women who have gestational diabetes and required insulin during pregnancy do run a higher […]

All About Bad Breath

Saturday, November 24th, 2007

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a foul or unpleasant odour from the mouth. Most of the time it is due to some factor in the mouth itself — either inadequate hygiene, decaying teeth, untreated gum disease, recent mouth wounds or surgery, dentures, or smoking tobacco. An infection in a location near […]

Complications of Diabetes

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

Untreated or poorly controlled diabetes can lead to a variety of conditions affecting different body systems. Maintaining tight control of your blood glucose levels is the best preventative measure. A healthy eating plan and regular exercise should help to minimize your chances of developing heart and blood vessel disease. This becomes more […]

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