http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:17:10 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-7707-Infectious-Disease-Examiner~y2009m11d25-A-potentially-fatal-parasite-first-seen-in-the-Philippines?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health It was first described in the 1960’s in a 29 year old schoolteacher in Northern Luzon in the Philippines. He had diarrhea for 3 weeks prior to admission to the Philippine General Hospital, Manila. He suffered from chronic alcoholism, recurrent... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:37:12 GMT Robert Herriman - Infectious Disease Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7707-Infectious-Disease-Examiner~y2009m11d25-A-potentially-fatal-parasite-first-seen-in-the-Philippines?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-20361-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Latest-WHO-report-H1N1-swine-flu-virus-is-now-resisting-drugs-and-mutating?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health As many Americans prepare for Thanksgiving tomorrow, with millions expected to travel over the holiday weekend, the latest news from the World Health Organization (WHO) could worry many; WHO has received reports from both the U.K. and the the U.S.... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:35:52 GMT Sharon Falsetto - Women's Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20361-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Latest-WHO-report-H1N1-swine-flu-virus-is-now-resisting-drugs-and-mutating?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-4686-Holistic-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Blessings-of-love-to-others?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Accepting help or expressing gratitude for the abundant blessings in your life is one aspect of the cycle of giving and receiving. To maintain the flow and exchange of energy, it's important to give back to yourself, family and friends, nature, and the... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:11:42 GMT Alice Landry - Holistic Wellness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4686-Holistic-Wellness-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Blessings-of-love-to-others?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-12104-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d25-How-to-handle-unhealthy-holiday-temptations?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health How to handle unhealthy holiday temptations On that quest to care for body, mind, and spirit and maintain good health? While enjoyable and exciting, holiday festivities can hamper progress. According to Eating Disorders Anonymous,... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:48:31 GMT Gabriella Filippi - Health and Happiness Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12104-Health-and-Happiness-Examiner~y2009m11d25-How-to-handle-unhealthy-holiday-temptations?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-11804-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d25-What-Congress-could-have-learned-from-the-Canada-Health-Act?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The Canada Health Act (CHA) is Canada's federal legislation for publicly funded health care insurance. It began as a very simple set of conditions attached to Canada’s Medicare Act.   Unlike the U.S. version, Medicare is what Canadians... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:15:20 GMT Sheila Guilloton - Health Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11804-Health-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d25-What-Congress-could-have-learned-from-the-Canada-Health-Act?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-1961-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Best-gifts-for-women?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Buying gifts for your girlfriend or wife can be a dangerous endeavor. “I thought you’d like it,” you say as she studies the cashmere sweater you bestowed upon her. “I love the sweater,” she says through gritted teeth.... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:10:05 GMT Courtney Bee - Sexual Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1961-Sexual-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d25-Best-gifts-for-women?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-12938-Spa-Examiner~y2009m11d24-The-Spa-Buzz-launches-The-Buzz-Board?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The Spa Buzz announced yesterday it will unveil The Buzz Board, an online bid-style resource to offer spa and wellness products and services in time for the 2009 holiday season. And how appropriate that The Buzz Board will launch on Black Friday -... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:44:43 GMT Michele McIntyre - Spa Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12938-Spa-Examiner~y2009m11d24-The-Spa-Buzz-launches-The-Buzz-Board?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-17694-Neuromuscular-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Neuromuscular-Therapy-101-What-causes-plantar-fascia-pain?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health   Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which the National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines as a “very thick band of tissue that holds up the bones on the bottom of the foot.” This structure is also called an... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:34:34 GMT Howard Nemerov - Neuromuscular Therapy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17694-Neuromuscular-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Neuromuscular-Therapy-101-What-causes-plantar-fascia-pain?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-29290-Red-Cross-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Tips-for-a-safe-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The American Red Cross reminds us all to take some important steps to be sure our Thanksgiving holiday is happy and safe. Cooking fires are a real danger according to Scott Conner, senior vice president of Preparedness and Health and Safety Services... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:22:39 GMT Chuck Gibson - Red Cross Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29290-Red-Cross-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Tips-for-a-safe-Thanksgiving?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-18331-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Worries-grow-about-the-dangers-of-H1N1-vaccine-side-effects?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health A survey released on November 24th shows that a majority of Americans are still uncertain about the safety of H1N1 swine flu vaccines, and are worried about the potential side effects, including the rare severe reactions. What Are the Common H1N1 Vaccine... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:35:03 GMT Genevieve Kiger - Natural Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-18331-Natural-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Worries-grow-about-the-dangers-of-H1N1-vaccine-side-effects?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-29878-Celebrity-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Is-Oprah-really-ending-The-Oprah-Winfrey-Show?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Is Oprah really ending The Oprah Winfrey Show? Most likely not, as she is finally revealing what she’s doing with Discovery Health. Oprah explains it’s the right time. (Video below) Oprah purchased Discovery Health from parent company... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:11:18 GMT Gina Traficant - Celebrity Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29878-Celebrity-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Is-Oprah-really-ending-The-Oprah-Winfrey-Show?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-15458-Moms-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Tips-for-surviving-Thanksgiving-without-deprivation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Tips for Surviving Thanksgiving (without deprivation!) Don't go to the Thanksgiving table hungry: Many people want to "save" their calories for the big meal, so they tend to eat a light breakfast and then nothing around... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:56:21 GMT Monica Silvestro - Moms' Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15458-Moms-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Tips-for-surviving-Thanksgiving-without-deprivation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-16970-Hartford-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Using-omega3-fatty-acids-for-depression?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Women have a greater risk of developing depression than men, which can be caused by life changes or chemical imbalances. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that one of other causes of depression is a nutritional deficit of omega-3 fatty... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:07:36 GMT Elizabeth Stannard Gromisch - Hartford Women's Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16970-Hartford-Womens-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Using-omega3-fatty-acids-for-depression?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-11509-Multiple-Sclerosis-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Overweight-teens-are-twice-as-likely-to-develop-Multiple-Sclerosis?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Just in time for Thanksgiving overindulgence, a just-released study shows that teenagers who are obese have a higher risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis as an adult. At the moment, the study has been limited to teenagers, and no association has... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:49:49 GMT Mike Szymanski - Multiple Sclerosis Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11509-Multiple-Sclerosis-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Overweight-teens-are-twice-as-likely-to-develop-Multiple-Sclerosis?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-13868-Health-and-Science-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Procter--Gamble-recalls-three-lots-of-Vicks-Sinex-spray-in-three-countries?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health The Procter & Gamble Company (P&G) announced Thursday that it is recalling three lots of Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. The company said it is taking this precautionary step... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:02:26 GMT P. Elizabeth Anderson - Health and Science Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13868-Health-and-Science-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Procter--Gamble-recalls-three-lots-of-Vicks-Sinex-spray-in-three-countries?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-28162-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Phoenix-AZ-area-to-host-lomi-lomi-massage-training-with-Sacred-Lomi-and-Tom-Cochran?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Sacred Lomi announced on November 20, 2009 that they have chosen Tempe, a suburb of Phoenix, Arizona to be the site of a Hawaiian lomi lomi massage training workshop. Donna Jason of Sacred Lomi says the location and timing where chosen to correspond... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:02:39 GMT Steve Ibach - Massage Therapy Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28162-Massage-Therapy-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Phoenix-AZ-area-to-host-lomi-lomi-massage-training-with-Sacred-Lomi-and-Tom-Cochran?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-21431-Ayurveda-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Niacin-info-101-Ask-the-nutritionist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Since the Niacin versus Zetia and Vytorin debate is heavily in the public eye, this is an excellent time to ‘Ask the Nutritionist’ exactly what the pros and cons to supplementation with Niacin are. After asking that question, our own... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:40:50 GMT Kathleen Tehrani - Ayurveda Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-21431-Ayurveda-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Niacin-info-101-Ask-the-nutritionist?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-30174-Clinical-Research-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Swine-flu-H1N1-vaccine-research?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Are you interested in participating in Swine Flu (H1N1) vaccine research? The following studies are currently recruiting participants at sites within Maryland as well as sites around the country.  Use the links provided to see specific information... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:57:05 GMT Tracy McCracken RN BSN - Clinical Research Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-30174-Clinical-Research-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Swine-flu-H1N1-vaccine-research?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-November--Diabetes-Awareness-month?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Today's obesity epidemic might be tomorrow's Alzheimer's disease epidemic. Most Americans are aware of the direct connection between obesity and Type II diabetes, however many of these same Americans, are probably not aware of the link between obesity,... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:46:43 GMT Patricia Grace - Senior Care Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-13909-Senior-Care-Examiner~y2009m11d19-November--Diabetes-Awareness-month?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health http://www.examiner.com/x-20325-Pelvic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Pudendal-Neuralgia-carpal-tuneel-of-the-butt-part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health Before reading this article, please be sure to have read ‘Marina’s story’ and carpel tunnel of the butt part 1. After reading Part 1 you now have a basic understanding of pudendal nerve anatomy, you understand Pudendal Neuralgia... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:04:32 GMT Stephanie Prendergast - Pelvic Health Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20325-Pelvic-Health-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Pudendal-Neuralgia-carpal-tuneel-of-the-butt-part-2?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Health