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		<title>Mesothelioma Cancer Stages</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mesothelioma staging process indicates how far cancer has prevailed in the patient body. Mesothelioma cancer has five stages named as stage I, stage II, stage III, stage IV and recurrent cancer stage. All these stages are categorized as localized, advanced and recurrent. Stage I falls under the category of Localized mesothelioma because it is a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mesothelioma staging process</strong> indicates how far cancer has prevailed in the patient body. Mesothelioma cancer has<strong> five stages</strong> named as stage I, stage II, stage III, stage IV and recurrent cancer stage. All these stages are categorized as localized, advanced and recurrent. Stage I falls under the category of<strong> Localized mesothelioma</strong> because it is a first stage of cancer .The cancer in stage_ I does not spread completely in the areas like lymph nodes. Mesothelioma disease’s   II, III and IV Stages are known for the advanced category of cancer .<strong>Advanced category of mesothelioma</strong> refers to a situation when a cancer has been rapidly widespread in the different areas of patient’s body. While the<strong> recurrent mesothelioma</strong> stage describes the condition in which the cancer has recurred or come again after the treatment.<span id="more-649"></span></p>
<p><strong>Mesothelioma staging process</strong> is a method that is used in diagnosing the apparent stage of a cancer so that feasible treatment is started by a doctor. This process is helpful in getting the complete idea about the most affected areas where cancerous cells are growing. Different tests and procedures like Chest x-ray, CT scan and MRI are utilized by a doctor in order to detect the exact <strong>stage of mesothelioma cancer</strong>.</p>
<p>In localized <strong>malignant mesothelioma or stage I</strong> cancer spreads in the followings areas like chest wall lining, lung lining, diaphragm lining or May also in the sac lining that covers the heart. In <strong>stage II of Advanced mesothelioma</strong> cancerous cells grow more rapidly in the lining of chest or lining of sac on the chest’s side or in the lining of diaphragm. In <strong>stage III of Advanced mesothelioma</strong> cancer prevails in the areas like the chest wall, heart, beyond the diaphragm and the peritoneum. In <strong>stage</strong> <strong>IV of advanced mesothelioma</strong> cancer spreads in the areas of distant organs or tissues<strong>. Recurrent stage</strong> is a phase in which cancer has come back in the chest and abdomen areas or somewhere else.</p>
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		<title>Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Pneumonia</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:05:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tayyaba Akmal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is pneumonia?
Pneumonia is an inflammation of lungs. There are 50 lung inflammatory diseases. Pneumonia is caused by pneumonic inflammation of the lungs which is caused due to collection of blood cells and cellular wastes within the air sacs in the lungs.
Causes of pneumonia
Pneumonia is basically caused by infections and the culprits which are responsible [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is pneumonia?</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pneumonia</strong> is an inflammation of lungs. There are 50 lung inflammatory diseases. Pneumonia is caused by pneumonic inflammation of the lungs which is caused due to collection of blood cells and cellular wastes within the air sacs in the lungs.<span id="more-617"></span><img class="size-full wp-image-616 aligncenter" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/pneumonia.jpg" alt="pneumonia" width="240" height="293" /></p>
<p><strong>Causes of pneumonia</strong></p>
<p>Pneumonia is basically caused by infections and the culprits which are responsible for causing infections include fungi or protozoa, bacteria, rickettsia and mycoplasma.Respiratory infections that are caused by adenoviruses, influenza virus and rhinoviruses can also lead to pneumonia. There are many cases of <strong>viral pneumonia</strong> which are mild and can resolve within a week’s time.</p>
<p><strong>Pneumonia symptoms</strong></p>
<p>Symptoms of pneumonia which are caused by bacteria appear more quickly than pneumonia caused by virus. Small children and elderly persons may have mild symptoms. Symptoms usually begin with cold and flu accompanied by high fever, chill and cough with sputum. Depending on the underlying conditions, symptoms may vary. Common symptoms include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cough</li>
<li>Fever</li>
<li>Breath      shortness</li>
<li>Chills</li>
<li>Pleuritic      pain</li>
<li>Headache</li>
<li>Muscle      pain</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li>Dusky      skin color due to poorly oxygenated blood</li>
<li>Vomiting      and nausea</li>
<li>Sweating</li>
<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Green      or rusty sputum from lungs</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How long does pneumonia last?</strong></p>
<p>Most pneumonias are contagious. The length of pneumonia mainly depends on the specific organism which is responsible to cause pneumonia. Pneumonias commonly last for two to three weeks.</p>
<p><strong>Treatment for pneumonia</strong></p>
<p>Mostly patients ask doctors that <strong>how long does it take to cure pneumonia</strong>. It all depends on how <strong>contagious pneumonia</strong> is treated, <strong>types of pneumonia</strong> and the severity of symptoms. <strong>Bacterial pneumonia</strong> is treated with antibiotics while <strong>viral pneumonia</strong> is treated with plenty of fluids and rest. Fungal pneumonias are treated with antifungal medications.</p>
<p>Over-the-counter medications are also prescribed to manage pneumonia symptoms which include treatment for reducing fever, pain and suppressing cough. If symptoms are bad, hospitalization may be required where the patients are treated with intravenous antibiotics.</p>
<p><strong>How can pneumonia be prevented?</strong></p>
<p>In fact there are several ways to prevent pneumonia. There are two vaccines available to prevent pneumococcal disease: pneumococcal conjugate vaccine and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine but pneumonia vaccine may not completely prevent adults from getting pneumonia rather it can reduce the severity for a future pneumonia.</p>
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		<title>Do you Know The Health Benefits of Liquid Chlorophyll?</title>
		<link>http://www.healthgiants.com/2010/03/10/do-you-know-the-health-benefits-of-liquid-chlorophyll/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tayyaba Akmal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How chlorophyll is miraculous?
Chlorophyll is just similar to hemoglobin except for the central atom which is iron in hemoglobin while magnesium in chlorophyll. As blood is approximately 75% hemoglobin so when chlorophyll is ingested it is believed that it will perform the same function as hemoglobin.
Scientific benefits of liquid chlorophyll involve a boost in energy [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>How chlorophyll is miraculous?</strong></p>
<p>Chlorophyll is just similar to hemoglobin except for the central atom which is iron in hemoglobin while magnesium in chlorophyll. As blood is approximately 75% hemoglobin so when chlorophyll is ingested it is believed that it will perform the same function as hemoglobin.<span id="more-338"></span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-339" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/benefits-of-chlorophyll.jpg" alt="benefits-of-chlorophyll" width="400" height="220" /></p>
<p><strong>Scientific benefits of liquid chlorophyll</strong> involve a boost in energy levels, restore and replenish the amount of red blood cells. This regeneration of a body is at a cellular and molecular level. Most prominent benefits include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fight      against infection</li>
<li>Healing      of wounds</li>
<li>Cleansing      of a body</li>
<li>Foster      immune, circulatory and digestive systems</li>
<li>Increase      in the number of red blood cells</li>
<li>Increase oxygen utilization</li>
<li>Reduction      in binding of carcinogens to DNA</li>
<li>Break      calcium oxalate stones</li>
</ul>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Multifarious benefits of chlorophyll</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Being the most effective chelate it has a powerful ability to bind and remove toxic agents like mercury and acts as a most extensive healer.</li>
<li> Chlorophyll is strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. It helps to reduce inflammation and contains vitamins A, C and E.</li>
<li> Chlorophyll is highly anti carcinogenic. It protects against carcinogens that are found in fungus laden foods. These can be from toxins that come from cooked meals and pollution.</li>
<li> Antiseptic properties of chlorophyll have defined its ability to help destroy germs, increases the resistance against diseases by preventing the growth of bacteria.</li>
<li> It can rapidly deliver oxygen to body and tissues</li>
<li> Chlorophyll is enriched in vitamin K, C, Folic acid, protein, calcium and iron, which are necessary for boosting our immune system and repairing RBCs.</li>
<li> It’s a marvelous deodorizer for mouth and throat. Furthermore, it provides a healthy digestive tract.</li>
<li> Regular intake of chlorophyll has proven to be beneficial for smokers.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Sources of chlorophyll</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Eat greens and drink greens</li>
<li> Green drinks can be easily assimilated by our body and a very dense source of enriched alkalis.</li>
<li> Eat a lot of green food such as green veggies, salads including broccoli, lettuce, spinach, peas, beans, capsicum and any food that is green.</li>
</ul>
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		<title>What is Weakness? A Comprehensive Review on Causes of Weakness</title>
		<link>http://www.healthgiants.com/2010/03/09/what-is-weakness-a-comprehensive-review-on-causes-of-weakness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:16:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tayyaba Akmal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Decrease in strength in muscles is referred to as weakness. The causes and analysis of weakness depend on our knowledge of biochemistry and anatomy. This article emphasizes on the most ostensible causes of measurable loss of muscle strength.
Weakness may affect one muscle or a group of muscles. Tiredness and fatigue are terms used interchangeably with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Decrease in strength in muscles is referred to as weakness. The causes and analysis of<strong> weakness</strong> depend on our knowledge of biochemistry and anatomy. This article emphasizes on the most ostensible causes of measurable loss of muscle strength.<span id="more-349"></span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-350" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/weaness1.jpg" alt="weaness1" width="480" height="800" /></p>
<p>Weakness may affect one muscle or a group of muscles. Tiredness and fatigue are terms used interchangeably with weakness, although it is technically incorrect. Weakness that is generally caused by an infectious disease includes:</p>
<ul>
<li>Tuberculosis</li>
<li>Pneumonia</li>
<li>Flu</li>
<li>Mononucleosis</li>
<li>Fever</li>
</ul>
<p>Other causes include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Fatigue</li>
<li>Malaise</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/weight-loss/"><strong>Weight loss</strong></a></li>
<li>Drowsiness</li>
<li>Tiredness</li>
<li>Neurosis</li>
<li>Stress</li>
<li>Over-exertion</li>
<li>Pregnancy</li>
<li>Hypoglycemia</li>
<li>Blood loss</li>
<li>Heart attack</li>
<li>Viral hepatitis</li>
<li>Internal bleeding</li>
<li>Arrhythmia</li>
</ul>
<p>Prolonged weakness may be due to</p>
<ul>
<li>Stroke</li>
<li>Anemia</li>
<li>Fibromyalgia</li>
<li>Lung cancer</li>
<li>Chronic fatigue</li>
<li>Botulism</li>
<li>Malnutrition</li>
<li>Chronic hepatitis</li>
<li>Kidney and urinary diseases</li>
<li>Muscle diseases</li>
<li>Nervous system diseases</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/cancer/"><strong>Cancer</strong></a> and its various types</li>
<li>Hypothyroidism</li>
<li>Hyperthyroidism</li>
<li>Congestive heart failure</li>
<li>Psychological illness</li>
<li>Poliomyelitis</li>
<li>Dermatomyositis</li>
<li>Electrolyte imbalances</li>
<li>Malignant tumors</li>
<li>Trauma</li>
<li>Poisoning</li>
<li>Sprains and strains</li>
<li>Addison’s disease</li>
<li>Cerebral/Bell’s palsy</li>
<li>Guillain-Barre syndrome</li>
<li>Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis</li>
<li>Relapsing fever</li>
<li>Pinched nerve</li>
<li>Thyrotoxicosis</li>
</ul>
<p>There are following types of weakness depending upon location:</p>
<ul>
<li>Leg weakness</li>
<li>Arm weakness</li>
<li>Hand weakness</li>
<li>Bone weakness</li>
<li>Muscle weakness</li>
<li>Back weakness</li>
<li>Paralysis</li>
<li>Facial weakness</li>
</ul>
<p>Self diagnosis in the domain of enigmatic tiredness can be pragmatic.</p>
<p>So following indications should be clearly investigated;</p>
<ul>
<li>If weakness is isolated in one region</li>
<li>If it gets prolong without any explanation</li>
<li>If there is fever without any other symptom</li>
<li>After viral infection id there is common cold</li>
</ul>
<p>General recommended weakness tests are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Malignancy-CT Scan</li>
<li>Metastasis-X-ray of long bones</li>
<li>Metastatic malignancy-Bone scan</li>
<li> Tuberculosis-Tuberculin test</li>
<li> Aids-HIV antibody test</li>
<li> Porphyria-Urine porphobilinogen</li>
<li> Sleep apnea-Polysomnogram</li>
<li>Consult an endocrinologist</li>
<li>Consult a psychiatrist</li>
<li> Consult a neurologist</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/2009/11/25/mononucleosis-a-kissing-disease/"><strong>Mononucleosis</strong></a>-Monospot test</li>
<li> Infectious disease-Febrile agglutinins</li>
</ul>
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		<title>What Do You Know About Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?</title>
		<link>http://www.healthgiants.com/2010/03/08/what-do-you-know-about-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:16:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tayyaba Akmal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is chronic fatigue syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is an enervating and complicated disorder that is delineated with esoteric fatigue, which is not ameliorated with bed rest and can be aggravated with any physical or mental activity.

Patients with a fatigue syndrome often describe some non specific signs and symptoms including memory loss, muscle pain, impaired [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What is chronic fatigue syndrome?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Chronic fatigue syndrome</strong> (CFS) is an enervating and complicated disorder that is delineated with esoteric <strong>fatigue</strong>, which is not ameliorated with bed rest and can be aggravated with any physical or mental activity.<span id="more-342"></span></p>
<p align="center"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-346" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fatigue2.jpg" alt="fatigue" width="281" height="392" /></p>
<p>Patients with a fatigue syndrome often describe some non specific signs and symptoms including memory loss, muscle pain, impaired muscle weakness, post-extensional fatigue and insomnia.</p>
<p>To diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome patient should satisfy two most important conditions.</p>
<ul>
<li>They      must have severe chronic fatigue that lasts for six months or more.</li>
<li>Contemporaneously      they declare complaints like memory impairment or short term memory loss,      tender lymph nodes, joint pain, swelling, muscle pain, restless sleep,      headaches, malaise all lasting longer than 24 hours.</li>
</ul>
<p>There are some generally recognized <strong>chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms</strong> (CFS).</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Fibromyalgia syndrome</strong></li>
<li>Neurasthenia</li>
<li><strong>Chronic mononucleosis</strong></li>
<li>Myalgic      encephalomyelitis</li>
<li>Sleep      apnea</li>
<li>Narcolepsy</li>
<li>Hypothyroidism</li>
<li>Depressive      disorders</li>
<li>Bipolar      effective disorders</li>
<li>Autoimmune      disease</li>
<li>Obesity</li>
<li>Subacute      infections</li>
<li>Abuse      of alcoholic substances</li>
<li>Hormonal      disorders</li>
<li><strong>Eating disorders</strong></li>
<li>Schizophrenia</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/cancer/"><strong>Cancer</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/pain/abdominal-pain/"><strong>Abdominal pain</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/pain/chest-pain/"><strong>Chest      pain</strong></a></li>
<li>Chronic      cough</li>
<li>Diarrhea</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/2009/11/11/how-to-get-rid-of-anxiety-herbal-cure-of-anxiety/"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a></li>
<li>Panic      attacks</li>
<li>Breath      shortness</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Night      sweats</li>
<li>Earaches</li>
<li>Dizziness</li>
<li>Dry      eyes</li>
<li>Irregular      heartbeat</li>
<li>Morning      stiffness</li>
<li>Irritability</li>
<li>Skin      sensations</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/weight-loss/"><strong>Weight loss</strong></a></li>
</ul>
<p>There is no specific cure and <strong>chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis</strong> as no single therapy is available. Change in life style, adding nutritional supplements to daily diet, avoiding over work and restless sleep and gentle massaging are general recommended therapies. Moderate low stress exercises are also recommended that prevent deconditioning and over activity.CFS is not generally caused due to depression but both can coexist rather many patients don not have any complaints of psychiatric disorders.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>Recommendations </strong></p>
<p>Patient should ask doctor to examine the functioning of their adrenal gland working. In case if hormones cause a slump in the energy levels, it can be boosted up taking Omega 3 fish oils (1,000-4,000 mg) daily. There must be a prompt check up on Iron or vitamin B12 deficiency. Taking excess tea and coffee with only few sips of water a day has dehydrated our bodies so adding <strong>liquid chlorophyll</strong> to drinking water will not only boost up the energy levels but also oxygenates the cells.</p>
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		<title>How you can cope with fibromyalgia pain?</title>
		<link>http://www.healthgiants.com/2010/03/06/how-you-can-cope-with-fibromyalgia-pain/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 12:49:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tayyaba Akmal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Causes of fibromyalgia
There are no clearly revealed causes of fibromyalgia.There is a chemical in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) called substance P responsible for transmitting pain impulse to the brain is generally 3 times higher in patients suffering from fibromyalgia  than normal persons, which causes, the feel of pain more intensely.


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Causes of fibromyalgia</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">There are no clearly revealed <strong>causes of fibromyalgia</strong>.There is a chemical in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) called substance P responsible for transmitting pain impulse to the brain is generally 3 times higher in patients suffering from fibromyalgia  than normal persons, which causes, the feel of pain more intensely.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span id="more-333"></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-full wp-image-351 aligncenter" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/FIBROMYALGIA.jpg" alt="FIBROMYALGIA" width="310" height="384" /></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">There is another common thought that it arises due to improper sound sleep. Proper sleep relaxes the body from whole day’s hectic activities. There is no specific blood test or X-rays suggested for its diagnosis and the only possible way is by taking patient’s pain history.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">It is believed that for fibromyalgia to be diagnosed muscle pain should be there for more than three-months. Pain mostly occurs at specific sites called tender points, which are basically <strong>fibromyalgia trigger points</strong>. There are total 18 tender points and most of them are located on back and neck. <strong>Fibromyalgia experts</strong> make the examination by applying pressure at those tender points; if the patient feels discomfort at any 11 of these points then the diagnosis for fibromyalgia will be positive.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Self care fibromyalgia treatment</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">As there is no proper<strong> fibromyalgia treatment </strong>available but home care remedies that can relieve some symptoms.A regular <strong>exercise for fibromyalgia</strong> keep muscles healthy by relieving discomfort. It is recommendable to always try low stress exercises like swimming, water aerobics, biking and walking rather stressful exercises such as weight lifting. Doing exercise regularly helps to keep muscles strong, boost energy levels and a sound sleep rather, applying heat to sore muscles and different stretching exercises of which Pilates is most effective. In Pilates a body uses its own weight as a resistance.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">There is no proper prevention as no appropriate cause is fully understood. The only possible way is to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintaining a positive approach towards optimal health.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Medical treatment</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Different painkillers and analgesics are recommended to soothe deep muscle <strong>fibromyalgia pain</strong>. Sometimes antidepressants are prescribed to increase the amount of serotonins, reduce fatigue and ease pain.SSRIs are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors that are among the newest antidepressants. These are generally recommended along with tricyclics antidepressants that increase the restful sleep.</p>
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		<title>Types of Mesothelioma Cancer</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:35:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mesothelioma cancer is resulted due to frequent exposure to asbestos fibres. It is generally of four types like pleural mesothelioma , peritoneal mesothelioma , pericardial mesothelioma, testicular mesothelioma.in all types of mesothelioma cancer the common cause is production of mesothelial cancerous cells that form  linings in the membrane which covers the organ. The name of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Mesothelioma cancer</strong> is resulted due to frequent exposure to <strong>asbestos fibres</strong>. It is generally of four types like pleural <strong>mesothelioma </strong>, peritoneal mesothelioma , pericardial mesothelioma, testicular mesothelioma.in all <strong>types of mesothelioma cancer</strong> the common cause is production of mesothelial cancerous cells that form  linings in the membrane which covers the organ. The name of each type of mesothelioma is giving a clear idea about the region from where this cancer is originated.<span id="more-645"></span><img class="size-thumbnail wp-image-798 aligncenter" title="health_Peritoneal_Mesothelioma" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/health_Peritoneal_Mesothelioma-76x90.jpg" alt="health_Peritoneal_Mesothelioma" width="350" height="240" /><br />
<strong>Pleural mesothelioma</strong> is a cancer of lining of pleura or lung. It is more common type of <strong>mesothelioma cancer</strong>; mostly patients suffer from this kind of disease. The cause of mesothelioma is thickness of pleural membrane and prevalence of fluid between the membrane layers. The <strong>symptoms of pleural cancer</strong> are high pressure on the lung region and dilemma in respiratory system.</p>
<p><strong> Pericardial mesothelioma</strong> is a cancer of pericardium _a lining that surrounds the heart. The cancer starts from the membrane that covers the heart i.e. pericardium. The usual warning signals for <strong>peritoneal cancer</strong> are palpitations, severe pain in the area of chest, breathing dilemma. The rationale due to which mesothelioma cancer prevails in the heart is an increase in the amount of liquid between the layers of pericardial membrane.</p>
<p><strong>Peritoneal mesothelioma</strong> is a cancer of peritoneum _ lining of abdominal cavity. The common <strong>symptoms of peritoneal mesothelioma</strong> are weight loss without any reasons, abdominal swelling, constipation, nausea etc. actually these symptoms appear because of rapid production of fluid between the layers of peritoneal membrane and rapid production leads to more pressure on the internal organs.</p>
<p><strong>Testicular mesothelioma</strong> is the cancer of tunica vaginalis _the lining that surrounds the testicular. There is only one possible symptom of this kind of mesothelioma that is in existence of testicular lumps. The <strong>treatment of testicular mesothelioma</strong> is feasible with surgery that may result removal of part or entire affected testicles.</p>
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		<title>What is Mesothelioma cancer?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:35:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mesothelioma cancer is a type of malignant (malignant is a medical term of tumor and especially is used to describe the worse form of cancer or tumors) cancer. In Mesothelioma cancer worse or malignant (cancer) cells are found in the mesothelium where mesothelium is a kind of covering which helps in wrapping and protecting all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Mesothelioma cancer</strong> is a type of malignant (malignant is a medical term of tumor and especially is used to describe the worse form of cancer or tumors) cancer. In Mesothelioma cancer worse or malignant (cancer) cells are found in the <strong>mesothelium</strong> where mesothelium is a kind of covering which helps in wrapping and protecting all internal parts or organs of our body.<br />
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<p>Basically a <strong>mesothelium</strong> contains two different layers made up of cells or we can say that <strong>mesothelium</strong> is a basic membrane which forms a lining around most internal cavities of the human body. One layers of the <strong>mesotheliuma cells </strong>covers up the body organ and the second layers forms a sac around the organ; a lubricating liquid or mattress keeps on excreting between two layers of the <strong>mesothlium</strong> , the liquid helps moving and contracting the organs. For example contraction and expansion of the heart, pumps in the heart beats expansion and contraction of the lungs etc all these movements take place in because of liquid that is secreted between <strong>meothelium layers</strong>.</p>
<p>According to medical research, <strong>mesothelioma cancer</strong> seems to occur in those people who have an exposure to the asbestos or who have inhaled the toxic asbestos particles so the asbestos particles can cause worse <strong>mesothelioma </strong>cancer.  When a person inhales in the air carrying toxic asbestos particles;in return the cells in the layers of <strong>mesothelium</strong> become abnormal and loose their order and stop working appropriately. In most cases the cells of the layers multiply and damage the tissues of the body.  The cancer cells starts spreading from the main damaged site to the other organs of the body and spread the infection; the cancer starts off from the <strong>pleura or peritoneum </strong>but suddenly it damages the other parts and becomes worse.</p>
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		<title>What is Fibromyalgia? What are its Major symptoms?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:58:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tayyaba Akmal</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia is basically a chronic condition in which there is an intense pain in different parts of a body. This pain includes muscles, joints and connective tissues. It is also a host of many other symptoms.
Doctors classify fibromyalgia as a syndrome as it has a group of symptoms and signs that occur simultaneously. Doctors have [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Fibromyalgia</strong> is basically a chronic condition in which there is an intense pain in different parts of a body. This pain includes muscles, joints and connective tissues. It is also a host of many other symptoms.</p>
<p>Doctors classify fibromyalgia as a syndrome as it has a group of symptoms and signs that occur simultaneously. Doctors have designed a new blood test as a new fibromyalgia treatment.<span id="more-330"></span><strong><!--more--><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-331" src="http://www.healthgiants.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/fibromyalgia.gif" alt="fibromyalgia" width="300" height="371" /></strong></p>
<p><strong>Symptoms of fibromyalgia</strong></p>
<p>Sufferers of a <strong>fibromyalgia syndrome </strong>usually remain exhausted all the time and feel weakness most of the time. These symptoms limit the physical activity of a patient. A problem to concentrate over and remember things is a usual sign. In most of the cases people quit their jobs.</p>
<p>Nobody believes that person is really sick, and it takes months to diagnose what actually the problem is. The symptoms vary from a person to person from mild to highly enervating causing frustrations and social disability.</p>
<p>Common symptoms include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Abdominal      problems</li>
<li>Sleep      disorders</li>
<li>Depression</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/2009/11/11/how-to-get-rid-of-anxiety-herbal-cure-of-anxiety/"><strong>Anxiety</strong></a></li>
<li><strong>Fatigue</strong></li>
<li>Morning      stiffness</li>
<li>Pervasive      pain</li>
<li><a href="http://www.healthgiants.com/category/pain/chest-pain/"><strong>Chest      pain</strong></a></li>
<li>Memory      impairment</li>
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<p>People often don’t conceive that the host of these secondary signs and symptoms is basically related to pain, fatigue along with other primary symptoms.</p>
<p>Other symptoms of fibromyalgia include</p>
<ul>
<li>Skin      complaints</li>
<li>Vision      ailment</li>
<li>Chronic      headaches</li>
<li>Muscle      weakness</li>
<li>Dizziness</li>
<li>Nausea</li>
<li>Weight      gain</li>
<li><strong>Weight loss</strong></li>
<li>Painful      menstrual cramps</li>
<li>Sweats</li>
<li>Genetic      predisposition</li>
<li>Unwillingness      to any physical or stressful activity</li>
<li>Muscle      twitches</li>
<li>Diffuse      swelling</li>
<li>Fibrocystic      breasts( overlapping condition )</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Symptoms of fibromyalgia</strong> that is allergy related generally includes;allergy,postnasal drip, running nose,earaches,tinitis,thick secretions,breath shortness, yeast sensitivity etc.A fibromyalgia patient is sensitive to noise,light,night driving, temperature and humidity changes, sensory overload and odors. Emotional fibromyalgia symptoms are very common nowadays including panic attacks,depression,mood swings,irritability,ability to cry easily, anxiety that is not particularly related to any specific object or situation.</p>
<p>Heart beat becomes irregular and rapid.Brusing and scaring condition of nails, hair loss and tissue overgrowth are some of the remarkable symptoms related to skin, hair and nails.</p>
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		<title>Awareness About Birth Control and Family Planning</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2010 08:24:52 +0000</pubDate>
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Birth control is basically a method which is used to control and prevent pregnancy. Contraception is another word used in this regard. A sex without having precautions would be more liable to get pregnant.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What a birth control means?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Birth control</strong> is basically a method which is used to control and prevent <strong>pregnancy. Contraception</strong> is another word used in this regard. A <strong>sex </strong>without having precautions would be more liable to get<strong> pregnant</strong>.<span id="more-57"></span></p>
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<p>This can happen even if periods are not started or age is closer to menopause.Out of 100 there are 85 such women who have an <strong>uncontrolled pregnancy</strong>. Not having <strong>sex</strong> is not a solution for <strong>birth control</strong> but taking good method of <strong>birth control</strong> to avoid an <strong>unplanned pregnancy</strong>.</p>
<p>Medical definition of <strong>contraception</strong> is the fertilization of sperm with egg of a female. Women have a definite right to take decisions regarding their bodies which include whether they want a child or not. Such decisions helps to understand their bodies as well as sexual safely and enjoyment with men.</p>
<p>With the large number of advancements in the technology of <strong>family planning</strong> has led to increase the chances of control over<strong> fertility</strong>. These methods fulfill the need of every individual which one is favorable for a particular person. The advent of<strong> contraceptive</strong> <strong>pills </strong>is a recent advancement in this regard by which a delay in <strong>pregnancy</strong> has proven to be more successful.</p>
<p><strong>What are different birth control methods?</strong></p>
<p><strong>Birth control</strong> has become imperative now due to the rise in population globally, a <strong>family planning</strong> need and to safeguard ourselves from an <strong>unwanted pregnancy</strong>. There are large number of methods for <strong>birth control</strong> which includes: <strong>coitus interruptus</strong> or withdrawal method, <strong>barrier methods</strong> just like <strong>condom,</strong> <strong>contraceptive sponge</strong> and <strong>diaphragm</strong>. Chemical methods includes: <strong>contraceptive patch</strong>, <strong>contraceptive pills</strong>, <strong>progesterone-only pill</strong>, fertility methods of awareness, <strong>intrauterine methods</strong> and others.</p>
<p>Apart from preventive methods, abortion methods can also be adopted which includes <strong>herbal abortifacients</strong>, <strong>surgical abortions</strong> and chemical abortions to prevent <strong>unwanted pregnancies</strong>. Rather there are some permanent solutions of birth control like <strong>surgical sterilizations </strong>which includes: <strong>vasectomy for men</strong> and <strong>tubal ligation</strong> for women.</p>
<p>Regardless of many other <strong>birth control</strong> methods available in market, the most popular ones are <strong>condoms </strong>and <strong>contraceptive pills.</strong> <strong>Contraceptive pills</strong> contain hormone like estrogen or progestin orally taken by women as it considered the most reliable mode to prevent <strong>pregnancy</strong>. <strong>Contraceptive pills</strong> also have some side effects like headache; obesity and depression in women are commonly observed in these cases.</p>
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