tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21752483976476032812024-02-06T22:20:11.339-08:00Healthy Living- useful tips on an ailment free lifeUzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152300185706823229noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175248397647603281.post-30582393067085587592017-08-28T03:33:00.002-07:002017-08-28T03:33:45.939-07:00DENTAL CARIES (Tooth decay or Tooth cavities) AND YOU<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
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was a fact that he was very aware much aware of. He knew he was good looking
and revelled in the knowledge so much he became unbearable to live with. Tom
lost a lot of his friends due to his pride and obnoxious attitude but he did
not notice. He had Fred, who was also as intimidatingly handsome like him and
almost as unbearable. Tom began to put life in perspective when Fred was
diagnosed with cancer in high school and died after struggling with it for
close to a year. The doctors said he had gotten to the last stage before they
found out. Tom had been distraught but he had also learnt that life was really
vain and all the beauty in the world is not what adds meaning to life but the
life one touches on the way. He had after all seen Fred become a shadow himself
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teeth, he was scared karma had finally caught up with him like it did his
friend, and he had developed cancer to pay for all the times he treated people
badly. His mother had to practically drag him to the hospital because he didn’t
want his fears to be confirmed. However, after a visit to the doctor, he was
soon to find out that it was merely tooth decay that had caught with him for
all those years spent not taking care of his teeth. He didn’t have cancer, he
had Dental Caries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dental Caries is basically tooth decay
or tooth cavities. It is the major oral disorder in most countries; it has to
do with the breakdown of the teeth due to the activities of bacteria. The
bacteria produce acid that destroys the tooth's enamel and the layer under it, called
the dentin. Different bacteria usually lives in the human mouth, they are built
up on the teeth in sticky biofilm called a plaque. Bits of the food we eat,
especially sugar are what feed these bacteria to grow more than normal. In
consequence, dieting often in simple sugar is a high risk of tooth cavities.
However, what happens to cause tooth decay is if the mineral build-up of saliva
is less than the breakdown. Thus, conditions like diabetes mellitus, Sjogren's
syndrome, diabetes insipidus, sarcoidosis, some medications such as antihistamines
and antidepressants that decrease saliva production are high risk factors of
tooth decay. Stimulants, most especially methylamphetamine and the active
chemical substance in cannabis, also causes almost total prevention of the
production of saliva. Caries can also attack the roots of teeth should they
become exposed by gum recession. The disease is mostly found in older adults.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">A person suffering from Dental Caries
may not be aware initially. The first sign would be the physical changes that
would occur on the teeth. Usually, a small patch of soft enamel appears at the
tooth surface, although it is often hidden from sight in the grooves of the teeth
or in between the teeth. The colour of the small patch could range from black
to white. How this works is that as this is left untreated, the teeth begin to
break down gradually before finally a cavity appears that would completely
change the shape of the teeth. Before a cavity comes into the picture, the
regeneration can be reversed and the bacteria affecting the teeth killed but if
after a cavity is formed, it cannot be reversed. Other signs and symptoms
include tooth ache, difficulty chewing, numb teeth (whereby the affected teeth
would no longer hot or cold), and foul breathe in some extreme cases.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The good news is that like many
diseases, tooth cavities can be prevented. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The most obvious way to
prevent tooth cavity is proper dental hygiene. Brush your teeth twice a day and
do it properly, not hurriedly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Another way is to avoid
diets with simple sugar as much as you can<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Use fluoride. Some
water sources naturally contain fluoride but the availability is limited. Many
types of toothpaste fortunately contain fluoride. If yours doesn’t, you might
want to invest in one that does.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Pit and fissure sealant
is also another way of preventing caries. A sealant is a thin plastic-like
coating applied to the chewing surfaces of the teeth to prevent the access of
plaque and plaque acids to the enamel surface.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sometimes caries may be directly visible
but most times, they are hidden. So it would take more than using the physical
eyes to see the small patches on the teeth.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dental mirror and
explorer a good light source can be used to detect caries on the noticeable
surface of the teeth. Although some dental experts have advised against using
dental explorers, especially sharp-ended explorer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dental radiography
(X-ray) is used for the less noticeable areas of the teeth and to ascertain the
degree of destruction. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Lasers for detecting
caries make it possible to spot the decay without ionizing radiation and they are
now used for detection of interproximal decay (between the teeth). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are also used during tooth restoration to minimize the chance of recurrence.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In the early stage, the
tooth decay can be stopped and even reversed. Fluorides and other preventive
measure like sealants can help reverse decay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When the tooth is
degenerated, it would take a dentist to repair it. The standard treatment for a
cavity is to fill the tooth. Depending on the method used, numbing the affected
area might be required. If a drill is used, the dentist will numb the area. If
a laser is used, a numbing shot is not usually required. The decayed material
in the cavity is removed and the cavity is filled.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">However, if a cavity is
large, the residual tooth may not be able to support enough filling material to
repair it. In this situation, the dentist will remove the decay and cover the
tooth with a ceramic inlay, onlay or artificial crown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">If the bacteria further
attacks the pulp deep into the root of the teeth, then it would require root
canal treatment, which involves removing the pulp and replacing it with an
inert material. In many cases, the tooth will need a crown.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Uzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152300185706823229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175248397647603281.post-41535926705743383772017-08-27T17:07:00.000-07:002017-08-27T17:10:05.659-07:00CHAGAS DISEASE<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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Lara's daddy developed heart failure at just 52, many people were surprised.
The man had always been healthy and fit. He never missed his time in the gym
every weekend. At the very least, if he was to fall sick, one would expect it
to be something that didn’t have to do with the heart. Health practitioners
after all say good diet and constant exercise keeps the heart in good shape.
Lara's father definitely was a rare occurrence, not for one whose nutrition
consisted of mainly fruits and vegetables. Coupled with the constant exercise,
it did come as a shock when his wife found him slumped in his study and the
paramedics that came to see to him when they called the ambulance said he had
heart failure. Their questions had finally been put to rest at the hospital.
According to the doctor, he has Chagas disease and the disease in many people
shows just mild symptoms for years before finally resorting to heart failure.
Of course, this brings the question of what Chagas disease is.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is Chagas disease?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiD0gtYBDPAE0NePwvBvJ_Acw2tIcBhWak_yJYQ7q-SPRHm0ivU7yRkZtG_hUHTaKqRKSMEuMHlsN0Me3hVU59lIlwRGeoDXGa-UAy3QDBXeG48PDiFgjyv6f0RxZNlriYOO-IllQpqU/s1600/kissing+bug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEiD0gtYBDPAE0NePwvBvJ_Acw2tIcBhWak_yJYQ7q-SPRHm0ivU7yRkZtG_hUHTaKqRKSMEuMHlsN0Me3hVU59lIlwRGeoDXGa-UAy3QDBXeG48PDiFgjyv6f0RxZNlriYOO-IllQpqU/s1600/kissing+bug.jpg" /></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chagas
disease is also known as American trypanosomiasis. It got its name from the
Brazilian physician Carlos R. J. Chagas, who first described the disease in man
in 1909. It is a tropical parasitic disease caused by an infection with the parasite
called, "Trypanosoma cruzi." The parasite is mainly found in the
blood sucking insect called, "kissing bug." The insects feed on the
blood of humans and other mammals and deposits the infected faeces. One could
also contact it by breaks in the skin, blood transfusion, organ transplant, a
mother to a foetus or eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated drinks.
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<a name='more'></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The disease is usually found in countries in Southern America and States in the
Southern and South-western United States. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Apart
from the kissing bug, it is also found in animals such as opossums, raccoons,
armadillos, squirrels, woodrats, and mice.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Symptoms
of Chagas disease</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlgtk-fYWyvDNiFNCnunzahkhUwJKNZ7O12hizNCjiIj3iU3SQN_gQE7wM5z4VK3dly7qLRw6HibEppSArWPCFoFtNAkBsgzQ0onUvl1UwtEwLQ2WKAvgbGAgUyLUbouGKngipyAwwiY/s1600/kissing+bug4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="223" data-original-width="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKlgtk-fYWyvDNiFNCnunzahkhUwJKNZ7O12hizNCjiIj3iU3SQN_gQE7wM5z4VK3dly7qLRw6HibEppSArWPCFoFtNAkBsgzQ0onUvl1UwtEwLQ2WKAvgbGAgUyLUbouGKngipyAwwiY/s1600/kissing+bug4.jpg" /></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Surprisingly,
the symptoms vary but it is a life-long disease. One distinct thing about
Chagas disease is that the symptoms encounter changes over the years and the
course of the infection. Initially, the symptoms are very mild and sometimes
inexistent in some people. About eight to twelve weeks later, some experience
more chronic symptoms and some still do not feel any further symptoms while
some feel nothing further for 30 to 40 years later. But generally, the symptoms
include; headache, fever, mild swelling at the place the insect bit, swollen
nymph nodes, enlargement of the heart ventricles which leads to heart failure
in some individuals or an enlargement of the oesophagus or colon in about ten
per cent of infected persons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Diagnosis
</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It
is difficult diagnosing this disease, especially early when it should have been
detected. Diseases are usually easier to cure or treated when they are detected
and tackled early. But the fact that the early symptoms are usually mild, many
live with the disease without doing anything about it or it could be wrongly
diagnosed as something else. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Early
diagnosis can be done by finding the parasite in the blood using microscope
because of the size of the parasite.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When
it is chronic and more severe, it can be diagnosed by finding the antibodies of
the parasite in the blood.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Prevention</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We
would probably want to have a more elaborate of preventing the disease
considering we all know prevention is better than cure. It is no cliché. Curing
a disease is always more strenuous than preventing. But like other diseases
transmitted by insects carrying parasites, it might be more difficult to
prevent if one live in an area where they are found in large numbers. Just like
for instance, sub-Saharan Africa is still battling with malaria due to the high
number of mosquitoes found in the area. Be that as it may, we cannot afford to
fold our hands either. So, to prevent Chagas disease, the best bet is to
protect oneself from being bitten by the kissing bug and other animals carrying
the parasite, Trypanosoma cruzi. And for the case of blood transfusion,
screening blood properly before transfusion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>Treatment</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
problem of this disease is the ignorance of many of the infected persons and in
most cases, it is not their fault especially as we have already established
that the disease does not show any sign to the victims and even when it does,
it is usually mild and so many people live with it for years without knowing.
And we have also already established that diseases are easier to deal with when
they are detected early. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">However,
for cases detected early, they could be treated with medication benznidazole or
nifurtimox. In many cases, the early detection cures them completely of the
disease. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
disease becomes harder to treat if it is not early enough. In chronic cases,
what it does instead usually is delay or prevents or reduces the end symptoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Benznidazole
or nifurtimox has been recorded to have side effects in up to 40% of the
infected cases. It causes digestive disorders, skin disorder and even brain
toxicity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Uzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152300185706823229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175248397647603281.post-66291473087819715002017-08-25T16:35:00.001-07:002017-08-25T16:48:35.227-07:00CANDIDIASIS AND YOU<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">CANDIDIASIS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hyphenhyphen7f7koD04Y1pNCAhofgdkNEWKzi579KWlTiCmWf15NnfFD-d5Jlu8wtEbmOrqeIC67rNrN7bksgwuZvsLCV8JeWA6YZQSV7_YfGEp3UgGVwQDwpzhhLMNEdZF_Yj10Xt-AwPMC6wto/s1600/Candidiasis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="438" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9hyphenhyphen7f7koD04Y1pNCAhofgdkNEWKzi579KWlTiCmWf15NnfFD-d5Jlu8wtEbmOrqeIC67rNrN7bksgwuZvsLCV8JeWA6YZQSV7_YfGEp3UgGVwQDwpzhhLMNEdZF_Yj10Xt-AwPMC6wto/s320/Candidiasis.jpg" width="320" /></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
white patches grew on Sara's tongue for days before she got scared of the
implication. Her mama was sure it was because Sara did not keep a proper
hygiene. Of course, Sara thought otherwise. She took brushing her teeth
seriously and even did it twice a day like the dentists adviced. But she could
also not discount her mama's opinion not when she could see the white patches
growing every day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt;"> Her mama further explained that it was probably because she
did not concentrate on her tongue as well as her teeth. She could not dispute
that fact and so, she started washing her tongue as well but after two weeks,
they knew they were dealing with more than unwashed tongue, not when it also
came with itches and pain. So mama finally took her to the hospital, where it
was diagnosed that she had candidiasis. Sara and her mama wondered at what that
could mean. It was definitely a disease they have never heard of. You might
fall into that category of Sara and her mama. Well, chill, you would wonder for
long.</span></div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "symbol"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">·<span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> <b> </b></span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><b>What is Candidiasis?</b></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Our
body was created very artfully and there are many things that have are found in
the body who serve their purposes. One of such is the different kinds of yeasts
that live in our body. Candida, from which Candidiasis is from, is one type of
yeast we have in our body. Candida lives in small doses without causing
problems in the skin, mouth, or belly mostly. But sometimes, when they find
themselves in a conducive environment, they grow beyond normal and cause
problems. They usually grow in moist, warm areas such as the tongue (thrush),
underarm, diaper area, vagina (yeast infection), beneath the breast, nail bed
area and any skin folds. It is mostly common with infants, elderly or people
with weak immune system. Antifungal medication usually treats yeasts infection
without reoccurrence. However, yeast infections may return as a sign of more
serious diseases such as diabetes, leukemia, or AIDS.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The
most common yeast infections (Candidiasis) are; </span><br />
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<li> <b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thrush</span></b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%; text-indent: -0.25in;">:
It is called thrush when it infects the mouth. It is common among infants. With
them, it is not considered abnormal or even severe except if it last for more
than a few weeks.</span></li>
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<li><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; text-indent: -0.25in;">Signs and symptoms</b></li>
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you have thrush, the most noticeable symptom is the white or yellow patches
that appear on the tongue, lips, gums, roof of mouth, and inner cheeks. Other
symptoms include soreness in the mouth and throat; cracks at the corner at the
mouth, pain, difficulty swallowing, and sometimes itching. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Thrush
can be treated with antifungal medicines like Nystatin, Clotrimazole, and fluconazole.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It
could also be treated by rinsing the mouth with Chlorhexidine (CHX) mouthwash especially
in people with weakened immune systems.</span><br />
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<li><b style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Vaginal
or vulva infection</span></b></li>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig89kZSOXuqVsP-t6g6l7DkQ4NvuZIqrV1T5EzlGEDhBxtanNgCRLnrAyrsO9vwl9LIZC5neOuSliN7QvZ7fM03kxI4Pdx3VYu7jAUm54mkE0Z7BPPzFpRyRykmkCCoBBeqm6HOHVQTHc/s1600/CAD.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig89kZSOXuqVsP-t6g6l7DkQ4NvuZIqrV1T5EzlGEDhBxtanNgCRLnrAyrsO9vwl9LIZC5neOuSliN7QvZ7fM03kxI4Pdx3VYu7jAUm54mkE0Z7BPPzFpRyRykmkCCoBBeqm6HOHVQTHc/s1600/CAD.jpg" /></a><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It
does not only happen in women but very rarely in men. It is called vaginal
yeast infection commonly. Yeast infections are found in the vagina or vulva of about
20% to 50% of healthy women and can overgrow if the environment in the vagina changes
or suits their growth. Use of Antibiotics and steroids is the most common
reason for yeast overgrowth. However, pregnancy, menstruation, diabetes, and
birth control pills also can contribute to getting a yeast infection. It has
been discovered though that the risk increases after menopause.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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most noticeable symptom is the itch in the vagina. Other symptoms include a thick,
white “cottage cheese” discharge from the vagina, redness and swelling of the
vagina and vulva (the outer part of the female genitals), discomfort during
sex, pain and burning when you pass urine, and irritation. </span></div>
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include redness around the head of the penis, swelling, irritation, itch and
soreness of the head of the penis, thick, lumpy discharge under the foreskin, unpleasant
odour, difficulty retracting the foreskin (phimosis), and pain when passing
urine or during sex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over-the-counter antifungal medication can work wonders and destroy the
infection. Sometimes, oral medication such as Fluconazole might also be
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rarely occurs in healthy individuals or people with strong immune system. In
this situation, the yeast infection enters the blood stream. The blood, brain, bones,
eye, kidney, and heart are most often affected, but Candida yeast also can grow
in the lungs, liver, and spleen. The yeast infection is a leading cause of
esophagitis (inflammation in the swallowing tube) in people with AIDS. As
expected, this is usually life-threatening. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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gastrointestinal Candidiasis, the symptoms include anal itching, belching,
bloating, indigestion, nausea, diarrhoea, gas, intestinal cramps, vomiting, and
gastric ulcers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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treatment is usually by administering oral or intravenous antifungal
medications such as fluconazole or an Echinocandin such as Caspofungin or Amphotericin
B.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Some are resilient in spite but we can do our part as humans to reduce the
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dental hygiene might help reduce oral Candidiasis (thrush) in people with
weakened immune system. Chlorhexidine mouthwash can also prevent or reduce
thrush, especially in Cancer patients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cotton underwear might reduce the tendency of getting skin or vaginal yeast
infections.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p>Uzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152300185706823229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175248397647603281.post-54358156545242340532017-05-05T22:10:00.002-07:002017-05-05T22:10:51.471-07:00ALTERNATIVE (HERBAL) TREATMENT FOR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Alternative treatment focus on herbal mixtures,
or dietary supplements, that can be used to slow down the progression of the
disease, or to prevent the disease totally. However, according to the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration, the effectiveness and safety of these herbs and
supplements are unknown. Some of the herbs include:</span><br />
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<li> Lemon balm, </li>
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advisable to incorporate more vitamin E and raw organic virgin coconut oil into
our daily diets. All these will either help to prevent the disease or to delay
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s live an
<b>average of eight years</b> after their <a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/alzheimers-disease-pathology-and.html" target="_blank">symptoms</a> become visible to others. However,
most patients can survive for <b>up to twenty years</b> depending on the age and
<b>overall health status</b>. Currently, there is <b>no cure for Alzheimer’s</b> because the
mutations that occur in the brain during the disease are permanent. Once the
nerve cells begin to die, and the brain begins to shrink, it can not be
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changes that occur in the brain of the patient. There are medications for
<a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/alzheimers-disease-pathology-and.html" target="_blank">memory loss, sleep changes, and behavioural changes</a>. These medications cannot
<b>cure Alzheimer’s or stop it</b> from spreading, but it can curb the symptoms and
<b>slow it down for some time</b>. The two types of medications used to treat <b><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/alzheimers-disease-pathology-and.html" target="_blank">memoryloss and confusion</a></b> are <b>cholinesterase inhibitors</b> (such as Donepezil,
Rivastigmine, and Galantamine) and <b>memantine</b>. Medications used to treat<b> sleep
changes</b> include nortriptyline, trazodone, lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam,
zolpidem, zaleplon, chloral hydrate, risperidone, onlanzapine, quetiapine, and
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Alzheimer’s disease starts in a brain region
known as the <b>Lateral Entorhinal Cortex</b>.
This region leads to the <b>hippocampus
area</b> of the brain which is mostly concerned with establishing <b>long-term memory</b>. The Lateral
Entorhinal Cortex is usually affected by Alzheimer’s because it <b>contains large amount of tau proteins</b>.
The presence of numerous tau proteins causes the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex to
accumulate <b>Amyloid Precursor Protein
(APP)</b>. Both APP and tau proteins work <b>synergistically
to destroy</b> the neurons in the entorhinal cortex, making that region
vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. If the Lateral Entorhinal Cortex is affected, the
hippocampus will also be affected. As time goes on, the disease spreads from
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The main damaging effect of
Alzheimer’s is the destruction of nerve cells or neurons in the brain. As the
brain cells die off, the brain continues to shrink and reduce. <b>When the cells in the hippocampus start to
shrink, short term memory begins to fade, and there is reduced ability to
perform routine tasks. As the disease progresses, and spreads through the
cerebral cortex and the two hemispheres, judgment declines, speech and language
is affected, and abrupt mood changes sets in. The death of more nerve cells in
the brain will lead to serious changes in behaviour as patients may start to
wander or become restless.</b></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Towards the terminal stage of the
disease, patients may no longer be able to recognize the faces of their
relatives and friends, and may also lose the ability to communicate. They will
become very disoriented and disorganized, and will require constant care and
attention.</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> </span></div>
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impairment stage</span></li>
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mild decline stage</span></li>
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decline stage</span></li>
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decline stage</span></li>
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severe decline stage</span></li>
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decline stage, and </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> In the first stage, the person seems very
normal, and does not experience any symptom. However, as the disease
progresses, very mild symptoms begin to show up until it ends in the ‘very
severe decline stage’ where the patient loses his communication ability, and
sensitivity. He or she loses the ability to move, speak, or swallow. Death
usually takes place after eight years, but some have been found to survive for
up to 20 years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are the symptoms of Alzheimer disease? Below are ten warning signs of
Alzheimer’s. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</b></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Memory loss</b>: Memory loss is the most
common and earliest symptom of Alzheimer’s disease. Patients tend to forget information
easily, especially the information that they recently acquired. They also begin
to forget important dates and events.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Challenges in planning or solving
problems</b>: People suffering from Alzheimer’s may have difficulty planning their
life as they use to. They may not be able to concentrate and find solutions to
problems. Since they tend to forget things easily, they may not be able to
follow their daily routine of waking up at a particular time, catching the
early bus to work, or finding the road that leads to the office. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Finding it hard to complete daily task</b>:
People with Alzheimer’s find it difficult to take care of themselves and those
around them. They find it hard to carry on with their daily work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with Alzheimer’s may sometimes forget where they are, and they may have
difficulty remembering dates. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</b></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Finding it difficult to view images,
distinguish colours, or judge distance</b>: Since a part of the brain coordinates
sight is affected, people with Alzheimer’s may have difficulty viewing images,
reading, or driving. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</b></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Finding it difficult to speak or write</b>:
They may not be able to keep a conversation going, or to follow a conversation.
They may find it hard to pronounce words, or to find the exact words to say at
a particular time. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Misplacing things and losing the ability
to retrace steps</b>: People with Alzheimer’s are much disorganized. They may
misplace things, and will not be able to go back and find them. As time goes
on, they may start accusing those around them of stealing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</b></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Decreased or poor judgment</b>: People
suffering from Alzheimer’s have poor judgment especially when money is
involved. They may give huge sum of money to strangers or traders without
thinking about it. There wouldn’t be much to think about since their brain
cells are already being affected by the disease. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Withdrawal from work or social
activities</b>: People with Alzheimer’s may start being antisocial because of what
they are passing through. They may also absent themselves from work, social
activities, or sports. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span></b><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Changes in mood and personality</b>:
People with Alzheimer’s may randomly become sad, tearful, confused, depressed,
or suspicious. Their moods can change quickly at any time.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 200%;">ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 16pt; line-height: 42.6667px;">What is Alzheimer’s disease?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Alzheimer’s disease is a disease that affects
the human brain, leading to memory loss, disorientation, behaviour changes, and
difficulty in speaking, swallowing, and walking. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mZilhoWXRZ2AXCQuTl4HixCNEKGGzWhElwdAVm8QMZ470hGGLFdfxu8oB9tb8Q-ZQKTSJZ83y-YwsysD-dEXX55R2QlFBqTaFHQJQUVU8YImABD7kolyIgGHL0ne1MgeBo3byulAbjI/s1600/az2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_mZilhoWXRZ2AXCQuTl4HixCNEKGGzWhElwdAVm8QMZ470hGGLFdfxu8oB9tb8Q-ZQKTSJZ83y-YwsysD-dEXX55R2QlFBqTaFHQJQUVU8YImABD7kolyIgGHL0ne1MgeBo3byulAbjI/s1600/az2.jpg" /></a><strong><span style="background: white; color: #343637; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Alzheimer's is the most prevalent form of
dementia. </span></strong><span style="background: white; color: #343637; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 200%;">Alzheimer's
disease responsible for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">The disease got
its name from a German physician named Alois Alzheimer who diagnosed a
51-year-old woman of a rare brain disorder in the year 1906. The brain autopsy
performed on the patient identified the plaques and tangles that are now known
to occur in the brain of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The human brain is one of the largest and
complicated organs in the body. It is known as the root of human intelligence,
and processor of information. Aside from processing information, the human
brain also processes emotions and thoughts. The brain weighs about 1.5
kilograms, and contains numerous nerve cells which connect the parts of the
brain together and ensure that they function perfectly. There are four main
sections of the brain, they include; the cerebrum (which is divided into the
frontal lobe, the parietal lobe, and the occipital lobe), the cerebellum, the
limbic system, and the brain stem. However, the brain itself is divided into
the forebrain, the midbrain, and the hindbrain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">Learn more: </span><b style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/alzheimers-disease-pathology-and.html" target="_blank">How does
Alzheimer’s affect the Brain? (pathology of Alzheimer's disease) </a></b><b style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/alzheimers-disease-pathology-and.html" target="_blank">Symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease</a>, Treatment of Alzheimer disease, alternative (herbal)
therapy for Alzheimer disease</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Functions of the Four Sections of
the Brain<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The cerebrum is found in the anterior part
of the brain. This section contains two hemispheres known as the left and the
right hemispheres. The main function of the cerebrum is to control movement,
and to process information that you obtain through your sense organs (eyes,
nose, and skin). The two hemispheres in the cerebrum have different functions.
The left hemisphere is concerned with speech and language, while the right one
is concerned with spatial information and imagery. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The <b>limbic
system</b> is sometimes called <b>‘the
emotional brain’</b> because it controls our emotional response. The four
different sections that make up the limbic system are the thalamus, hypothalamus,
amygdala, and the hippocampus. Sensory information from the skin, eyes, and
ears are transported to the cerebrum by the thalamus. <b>The hypothalamus</b> on the other hand, controls sleep, hunger and
thirst. <b>The amygdala</b> is associated
with fear, memory and emotion. It is located under the front and medial section
of the temporal lobe. Finally, <b>the hippocampus</b>
builds our memory. It is the part of the brain that converts short term memory
to permanent ones. It is located in the basal medial section of the temporal
lobe. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> The <b>brain
stem</b> transports information through the brain, the cerebellum, and the
spinal cord. It also regulates eye movements, facial expressions, heartbeat,
blood pressure, and breathing. Finally, the cerebellum makes up the hindbrain.
It is responsible for movement and balance. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Now
that we know the parts of the brain and how they function, we can go ahead to
find out the cause of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease occurs when the cells of
the brains are affected. The brain cells are mostly affected by two substances
called <b>the neuritic plaques</b>, and <b>neurofibrillary tangles</b>. Neuritic
plaques are mostly found in the brain of <b>aged
men and women</b>, but they are <b>numerous
in the brain cells</b> of people suffering from Alzheimer’s. They are abnormal
clusters of sticky proteins that build up between nerve cells. They block the
cell-to-cell communication, and may also cause inflammation by triggering
immune response. Neurofibrillary tangles on the other hand, are parts of a
protein called <b>‘tau’</b> which promotes
good cell structure and function. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Tangles are found in dying cells. <b>In healthy cells</b>, tau regulates the
cell-to-cell transport system, but <b>in
dead cells</b> (where tangles form), tau destroys the transport system,
hindering nutrients and other essential substances from entering the cells.
With time, the cells eventually die off. As the cells continue to die off one
after the other, the brain starts to shrink and reduce in size, and function.
Most part of the brain soon degenerate, leaving the patient with little or no
control over his or her life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlJgmTYXdeQ-iniJNIK5HSIeNmA4VW1obrZXDjczKT8TNr7GyVOBb-ttykXabrcdEq40AYKbKCKdouKoyK5B0hXpU_daudbZamkEQLaR1AZMdpykDIPBAmaXBbAVT0WkoR4anPAXtYoA/s1600/az6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBlJgmTYXdeQ-iniJNIK5HSIeNmA4VW1obrZXDjczKT8TNr7GyVOBb-ttykXabrcdEq40AYKbKCKdouKoyK5B0hXpU_daudbZamkEQLaR1AZMdpykDIPBAmaXBbAVT0WkoR4anPAXtYoA/s1600/az6.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> <b>In most
people, plaques and tangles develop with increase in age,</b> however, it is <b>more</b> pronounced in <b>patients with Alzheimer’s</b>. The plaques and tangles start forming in
the area of the brain that is responsible for learning and memory, and then
spreads to other regions. Alzheimer’s causes <b>changes </b>in the brain long before the <b>first symptoms appear</b>. So, even those who seem to be free of the
disease may be at risk. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 200%;">What are the risk factor for Alzheimer
disease?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"><b>Increase
in age (ageing)</b> is a major risk factor for Alzheimer disease <b>(</b></span><span style="background: white; color: #343637; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 200%;">the majority of people
with Alzheimer's are 65 and older</span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">),</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">
</span><span style="background: white; color: #343637; font-family: "verdana" , "sans-serif"; font-size: 9.5pt; line-height: 200%;">however, Alzheimer's is not just a disease of
old age. About 200,000 Americans below the age of 65 have younger-onset
Alzheimer’s disease (also known as early-onset Alzheimer’s). </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;"> Aside from ageing, other risk factors for
Alzheimer’s include;</span></div>
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<li> <b>genetics, </b></li>
<li><b>family history, </b></li>
<li><b>gender, </b></li>
<li><b>Down syndrome, </b></li>
<li><b>head
injury, </b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com/2017/04/arteriosclerosis-definition-etiology.html" target="_blank">high cholesterol levels, and </a></b></li>
<li><b><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com/2017/04/arteriosclerosis-definition-etiology.html" target="_blank">high blood pressure. </a></b></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Some risk factors
such as high cholesterol levels can be controlled, while others such as ageing
and genetics cannot. In the case of genetics, people who have a parent or
sibling with Alzheimer’s are more likely to get the disease. This is because
Alzheimer’s is caused <b>by mutations</b>
in one of three known genes inherited from a parent. The gene is called <b>‘Apolipoprotein E’ (APOE).</b> This gene
has <b>three forms (Ɛ2, Ɛ3, and Ɛ4),</b>
out of these three, Ɛ4 increases a person’s risk of getting the disease. Ɛ4 is
present in a small fragment of the population. Having the gene does not mean
that developing the disease is inevitable. Also, studies have found that those
who do not have the gene can still develop the disease. So, the gene is not a
final statement on its own. It only increases the risk of developing the
disease. Just like any other disease, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s can be
reduced by pursuing a <b><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com/2017/04/arteriosclerosis-definition-etiology.html" target="_blank">healthy lifestyle</a></b>,
especially in the area of feeding and nutrition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Alternative therapies for <b>Arterosclerosis</b>/ <b>Atheriosclerosis</b> that focus on <b>diet</b> and <b>lifestyle</b> can help <b>prevent</b>, <b>retard</b>, or <b>reverse</b>
atherosclerosis. Herbal therapies (</span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif;">Homemade Cure)</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;"> which include a number of supplements mainly
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<li> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">hawthorn </span><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Crataegus
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<li> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">notoginseng root </span><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Panax notoginseng)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">garlic (</span><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Allium
sativum</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">),</span></li>
<li> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">pineapple </span><i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Ananas
comosus)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li>ginger <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Zingiber officinale)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li>chili peppers,</li>
<li>yarrow <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Achillea millefolium)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li>artichoke extract
(this extract comes in capsules, tablets, and tinctures),</li>
<li>Niacin (also known as
vitamin B-3. It is found in foods like liver, chicken, tuna, and salmon, and is
also sold as a supplement),</li>
<li>policosanol (it is an
extract that is made from plants such as sugar cane and yams),</li>
<li>red rice yeast (it is
a food product that is made by fermenting white rice with yeast),</li>
<li>turmeric <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Curcuma longa)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li>green tea,</li>
<li>parsley <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Petroselinum crispum)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li>beet juice,</li>
<li>lemon(<i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">Citrus limon</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">),</span></li>
<li>capsicum <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Capsicum annuum)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">,</span></li>
<li>onion <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Allium cepa)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">, and</span></li>
<li>pawpaw<i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Carica papaya)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">, and</span></li>
<li>alfalfa <i style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">(Medicago sativum)</i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"> Most of these herbal remedies (alternative therapy) affect <b>cholesterol</b> levels. High levels of
cholesterol are not necessarily the only <b>risk
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The major target in treating cholesterol and related problems is to keep <b>LDL</b> low, and raise <b>HDL</b>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li>meditation,</li>
<li>biofeedback,</li>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">It is advisable to <b>eat foods that are low in fats</b>
(especially saturated fats), sugar, cholesterol, and animal proteins, and foods
high in fiber and antioxidants (fresh fruits and vegetables). Abundant
consumption of onions and garlic is recommended, as well as cold-water fish
like salmon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Arteriosclerosis is a
significant cause of <b>disability</b> and <b>death</b> in Western Societies. Truly, arteriosclerosis
is an unavoidable result of Western lifestyles with their dependence on a
highly refined carbohydrate diet with poor micronutrient content, increasing environmental
pollution, lack of sunshine which gives vitamin D, lack of exercise, and
chronic lack of sleep. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This unhealthy
lifestyles and habits have gradually being adopted by <b>non-western nations</b>, including <b>Nigeria</b>.
The hustle and bustle of everyday life has made majority of people to neglect
their health. Considering the severity of these two conditions, <b>Arteriosclerosis</b> and <b>Atherosclerosis</b>, it is advisable that
we pay more attention to <b>eating healthy
diets</b>, <b>give more time for exercise
and sleep</b>, and <b>avoid unhealthy
habits like smoking and drinking</b>. It is also <b>recommended that a diagnostic test</b> should be done by those who have
predisposing factors to these diseases in order to nip it in the bud by
commencing an early treatment plan. From the saying “</span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">health is wealth</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">” it will be to our utmost
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therapy for underlying conditions, such as drugs for the <b>treatment of high cholesterol</b>, <b>drugs
to treat high blood pressure (ACE inhibitors)</b>,and anti-coagulant drugs, are
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Lifestyle changes such as adequate exercise, quitting smoking, and reduction or
abstinence from alcohol intake are also recommended.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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are various types of surgeries that can be performed to treat both conditions (Atherosclerosis
and Arteriosclerosis). They include <b>angioplasty</b>
and <b>stent placement</b>, <b>coronary artery bypass surgery</b>, <b>endarterectomy </b>(this is the surgical
removal of plaque from an artery that has become either narrowed or blocked),
and <b>thrombolytic therapy</b> (which is a
treatment used to break up masses of plaque inside the arteries through
intravenous clot-dissolving medicine).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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IT CANNOT BE CURED</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">. Recent
clinical researches have revealed that atherosclerosis can be delayed, stopped,
and even reversed by lowering LDL cholesterol drastically. New diagnostic
techniques are helping physicians to identify and treat atherosclerosis in its
earliest stages and new technologies and surgical procedures have helped to
extend the lives of many patients who would otherwise have died.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Atherosclerosis</b> requires a lifelong
care. Patients with less severe atherosclerosis may achieve adequate control of
the condition through lifestyle changes and drug therapy. The major lifestyle
changes that can prevent the progression of the disease include a low-fat,
low-cholesterol diet, losing weight (where necessary), exercise, controlling blood
pressure, and abstinence from smoking.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Uzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152300185706823229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175248397647603281.post-89809969033315139782017-04-12T23:09:00.000-07:002017-04-16T15:19:06.709-07:00ARTERIOSCLEROSIS- SYMPTOMS AND DIAGNOSIS<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center; text-indent: 0.5in;">
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif;">There many symptoms of arteriosclerosis but t</span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">he major symptoms
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<li> pain and cramps in the legs,</li>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Atherosclerosis can
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(blood tests show the levels of certain fats, cholesterol, sugar, and proteins
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b>Electrocardiogram</b> [(EKG)-an EKG is a simple, painless test
that probes and records the heart's electrical activity. This test shows the
speed of the heart beat and its rhythm. It also displays the strength and
timing of electrical signals as they pass through the heart and can show signs
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use of sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The test gives
information about the size and shape of the heart and how well the heart
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b>Computed Tomography Scan</b> [a computed
tomography (CT) scan creates computer-generated pictures of the heart, brain,
or other areas of the body. </span><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">The test can show a hardening and narrowing of
large arteries and it can reveal whether calcium has built up in the walls of
the coronary (heart) arteries. This may be an early sign of </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">CHD</b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">], stress testing
(during stress testing, exercise is done to make the heart work hard and beat
faster, while heart tests are done. This test can reveal possible </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">signs and
symptoms of CHD</b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; text-indent: 0.5in;">, such as abnormal changes in the heart rate or blood pressure,
shortness of breath or chest pain and unusual changes in the heart rhythm or
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X- rays to show the inner parts of the arteries. This test can show whether
plaque is blocking an artery and the severity of the blockage). </span></div>
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going on with other tests to see whether they can give a clearer view of plaque
buildup in the arteries and some of these tests include <b>magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI)</b> and <b>positron emission tomography (PET)</b>.</span></div>
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Uzohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08152300185706823229noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2175248397647603281.post-39621051201403302972017-04-12T16:46:00.000-07:002017-04-22T19:15:19.627-07:00PREVENT THE DEADLY DISEASE BEFORE IT KILLS YOU- ARTERIOSCLEROSIS (1)<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">ARTERIOSCLEROSIS<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Arteriosclerosis</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> which is a combination of two
Greek words, arteria (meaning artery) and skleros (meaning hard) is a general
term used for hardening of the arteries. </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Atherosclerosis</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> on the other hand is a form of
arteriosclerosis. It is also made up of two Greek words, athere (meaning soft,
fatty, gruel-like) and skleros (meaning hard) and it refers to the buildup of a
waxy plaque on the inside of blood vessels. Atherosclerosis is often called
arteriosclerosis but really, it is a form of arteriosclerosis. It is not
uncommon to find people using both terms synonymously probably due to the
slight difference in their spellings, but it is noteworthy to state here that
they are two different words, with their different meanings, although they have
similar risk factors and treatments. Both
conditions will be referred to in the course of this article because they are
interwoven.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Arteriosclerosis</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> is the stiffening or hardening
of the artery walls. Arteriosclerosis as a phenomenon may have been in existence
since ancient times but nothing about its diagnostics and clinical implications
were acknowledged until the 20th century. Although many cases have been
observed and recorded, the term<i> ‘arteriosclerosis’</i>
was not used until Jean Fréderic Martin Lobstein coined it in the course of analyzing
the composition of calcified arterial lesions. An artery is a kind of blood
vessel and it is composed of several layers: an internal lining called the
endothelium, an elastic membrane that permits the artery to enlarge and
contract, a layer of smooth muscle, and a layer of connective tissue. </span><b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Arteriosclerosis</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> is a broad term that means a
hardening of the inner and middle layers of the artery. It is characterized by
irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the intima of large and medium-sized
arteries, leading to a narrowing of arterial lumens and resulting eventually to
fibrosis and calcification. Restriction of blood flow gives rise to most
clinical manifestations, which differ with the distribution and severity.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><b>Atherosclerosis</b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> is the narrowing of the artery
because of the build-up of plaque. Atherosclerosis is a specific form of
arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is a chronic progressive disease of arteries
which mainly occurs clinically as <b>cardiovascular
disease (CVD)</b> events such as <b>myocardial
infarction</b> and <b>stroke</b>. CVD is
the foremost cause of death in many parts of the world while stroke accounts
for the highest morbidity and mortality in sub Saharan Africa. In fact, the fundamental
cause of most heart disease and the number one killer in developed nations has
been said to be atherosclerosis. It is the common cause of heart attacks,
strokes, and peripheral vascular disease, which are collectively referred to as
cardiovascular disease.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">In
2008, the United States of America had an estimation of 16 million
atherosclerotic heart disease conditions and 5.8 million strokes. The cardiovascular
diseases that resulted from arteriosclerosis also led to almost 812,000 deaths
in 2008, more than any other cause, including cancer. Approximately 1.2 million
Americans are predicted to suffer a heart attack each year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">An
important question to ask is those who are at risk of this deadly condition. It
starts early. Autopsies of young soldiers who died in the Korean and Vietnam
wars showed that half to three-quarters of them had early forms of
atherosclerosis. Even today, a considerable number of young people without
symptoms have evidence of atherosclerosis. A study of 262 apparently healthy people's
hearts conducted in 2001 surprisingly revealed that 52% had some
atherosclerosis, 85% of those older than 50 also had this condition, including
17% of teenagers. No one showed <a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/arteriosclerosis-symptoms-and-diagnosis.html" target="_blank">symptoms</a>, and a very insignificant proportion
of them had severe narrowing in any arteries. This was a very early disease
which could only be detected by special tests. In fact, anyone who is up to 40
years of age and is apparently healthy has about a 50% chance of coming down
with atherosclerosis in their lifetime. The risk increases with age and majority
of adults who are older than 60 have some atherosclerosis but often do not show
obvious <b>symptoms.</b> Atherosclerosis
can begin in the late teens, but it generally takes decades to cause <b><a href="http://myhealthylivingzone.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/arteriosclerosis-symptoms-and-diagnosis.html" target="_blank">symptoms</a></b>, and as the narrowing of the
artery becomes severe, it can impede blood flow and cause pain. Some people usually
experience rapidly advancing atherosclerosis in their thirties and some others
during their fifties or sixties. However, the rates of death from
atherosclerosis have fallen by 25% in the past three decades and this is attributed
to better lifestyles and improved treatment options. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"><b> ETIOLOGY OF ARTERIOSCLEROSIS</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">Atherosclerosis is
complicated. Its exact cause is not yet known, but it is thought to be caused
by a response to damage to the endothelium resulting from<b> high cholesterol
level, high blood pressure, and cigarette smoking</b>. Therefore, a person who has
all the three risk factors is eight times more likely to have atherosclerosis more
than a person who has none of the risk factors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";">The
<b>prominent cause</b> of arteriosclerosis is the adoption of <b>an unhealthy diet</b>. A
diet that essentially contains saturated and hydrogenated fat, in addition to processed
and refined food, can potentially cause arteriosclerosis.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif";"> Other major risk factors
that can predisposes people to arteriosclerosis are unhealthy blood cholesterol
levels (this includes high LDL cholesterol commonly referred to as
<b>"bad" cholesterol</b>, and low HDL cholesterol which is referred to as
"good" cholesterol) others are:</span><br />
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<li>age, </li>
<li>high blood pressure, </li>
<li>diabetes, </li>
<li>obesity, </li>
<li>absence of physical activity, </li>
<li>smoking and other sources of tobacco,</li>
<li> insulin
resistance, </li>
<li>inflammation resulting from diseases such as arthritis, infections,
or inflammation of unknown cause, </li>
<li>family history of arterial disease, </li>
<li>addictions to sugar, coca cola, and caffeine in the diet, </li>
<li>lack of sunshine (vitamin
D is highly protective against arterial disease), </li>
<li>industrial pollution (which
is now a significant cause of arteriosclerosis), and </li>
<li>western diet (which contains
high amount of refined carbohydrates, dairy products, and is deficient in
micronutrient and polluted by food additives and pesticides).</li>
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