An Hermaphrodite is a person or animal having both male and female sex organs or other sexual characteristics, either abnormally or (in the case of some organisms) as the natural condition.
Example of an Hermaphrodite is Lady Gaga, She has both the male and female organ. These set of people can have sex with both sex.
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Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer . Often the first sign of melanoma is a change in the size, shape, color, or feel of a mole. Most melanomas have a black or black-blue area. Melanoma may also appear as a new mole. It may be black, abnormal, or "ugly looking."
Thinking of "ABCDE" can help you remember what to watch for:
Asymmetry - the shape of one half does not match the other
Border - the edges are ragged, blurred or irregular
Color - the color is uneven and may include shades of black, brown and tan
Diameter - there is a change in size, usually an increase
Evolving - the mole has changed over the past few weeks or months
Surgery is the first treatment of all stages of melanoma. Other treatments include chemotherapy and radiation, biologic, and targeted therapies. Biologic therapy boosts your body's own ability to fight cancer.
Targeted therapy uses substances that attack cancer cells without harming normal cells.
Source: NLH
What is a blood tonic?
A tonic is a term that generally refers to a liquid or supplement used for medicinal purposes to promote general well-being, rather than just being administered during an illness. A blood tonic is a supplement that may be consumed as a means to produce more blood cells within the body. It is typically recommended in Chinese medicine.
One of the central principles of Chinese medicine is qi, the concept that the body is composed of different energy levels that must be perfectly balanced. Illness is thought to be caused by imbalances in qi. The role of blood is similar to qi and also plays an important role in Chinese medicine. Many health conditions are thought to be the result of a lack of blood production. Traditional Chinese medicine states that this lack of blood production is due to a decrease in qi. A tonic may be recommended in order to stimulate increased blood production and qi.
How they help?
One of the main uses of blood tonic is for those with anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the blood does not have enough red blood cells, which are primarily responsible for distributing oxygen throughout the body.
This decrease in oxygen distribution can leave an anemic person feeling weak and fatigued.
Tonics may also be recommended for women who are menstruating or may simply be used to promote general well-being. One may also be promoted as being an anti-aging skin product to prevent wrinkles , as well as to make hair shinier.
The exact recipe for such tonics can vary widely in Chinese medicine. A homemade version will typically consist of a mixture of medicinal herbs steeped in hot water with other flavorings for several hours until the water is flavored. After steeping, the solid pieces are discarded and only the broth is consumed. A common homemade version of the tonic consists of medicinal roots, such as ginseng, ginger, and a type of protein, such as a chicken, beef, lamb, eggs, or fish.
Blood tonics are also often packaged and sold commercially as a syrup or tea. Small spoonfuls of commercial syrups are generally recommended orally twice a day for anemic, menstrual women, or those who need to improve their blood circulation.
Source: Wisegeek
Who is a vegetarian?
A vegetarian is someone who doesn't eat meat, and mostly eats foods that come from plants, like grains, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
Some stricter vegetarians avoid more than just meat. They also avoid animal products, which are nonmeat foods that come from animals.
Some examples would be milk (from cows) and eggs (from chickens).
There are many kinds of vegetarians. Here are some of them:
- Lacto-ovo vegetarian: eats no meat, but will eat dairy products (milk, butter, cheese) and eggs
- Ovo-vegetarian: eats eggs, but no meat or dairy products vegan: eats no meat or animal products
Allergists are sometimes called “allergy doctors”.
An allergist is a physician trained to treat many types of allergic disorders, asthma, and other immunologic disorders. The most common allergic diseases treated by an allergist include allergic rhinitis or hay fever, sinusitis, non-allergic rhinitis, nasal allergies, skin allergies including hives and eczema, and both allergic and non-allergic asthma.
Allergists are also experts in the diagnosis and treatment of food allergies, stinging insect allergies, drug allergies, and a variety of allergy related issues.
Allergy doctors are highly trained. Formal training to become an allergist takes a minimum of nine years after college. After four years in medical school, one then does an internship and residency in either pediatrics or internal medicine, a process lasting 3-4 years. In order to become an allergist, one would then do a fellowship lasting 2-3 years in an approved allergy training program. An allergist would then take an exam in order to receive board certification. Board certification indicates that the allergist has reached a high level of expertise and is recognized by the public and the medical community as an expert in his or her field of medicine. Many allergists are double boarded, meaning that they have board certification in two areas, Allergy, Asthma, and Clinical Immunology, as well as either Pediatrics or Internal Medicine.
In summary, An Allergist is a medical practitional or specialist who is dedicated to treating all Allergy cases.
Allergy!. We all have heard this word before. Yay or Nay?. At some point in time, the word Allergy was now used for insult. E.g: Am allergic to fools. You heard before right?.
So, we at Tbthealth will orientate you explosively on what this dictionary-word, Allergy means.
Allergy occurs when a person's immune system reacts to substances in the environment that are harmless for most people. These substances are known as allergens and are found in house dust mites, pets, pollen, insects, moulds, foods and some medicines.
Atopy is the genetic (inherited) tendency to develop allergic diseases. People with atopy are said to be atopic.
When atopic people are exposed to allergens they can develop an immune reaction that leads to allergic inflammation (redness and swelling).
This can then cause symptoms in the:
nose and/or eyes - hay fever (allergic
rhinitis/conjunctivitis) skin - eczema, hives (urticaria) lungs - asthma
A substance that is an allergen for one person may not be for another - everyone reacts differently. The likelihood (or risk) of developing allergies is increased if other family members suffer from allergy or asthma.
What happens when you have an allergic reaction?
When a person who is allergic to a particular allergen comes into contact with it, an allergic reaction occurs. This begins when the allergen (for example, pollen) enters the body, triggering an antibody response. The antibodies attach themselves to special cells, called mast cells. When the pollen comes into contact with the antibodies, the mast cells respond by releasing certain substances, one of which is called histamine. When the releaseof histamine is due to an allergen, the resulting swelling and inflammation is extremely irritating and uncomfortable.
The most common causes of allergic reactions in Australia are:
- Dust mites
- Pollen foods such as peanuts, cow's milk, soy, seafood and eggs cats and other furry or hairy animals such as dogs, horses, rabbits and guinea pigs insect stings moulds medicines
Similar reactions can occur to some chemicals and food additives, however if they do not involve the immune system, they are known as "adverse reactions" rather than "allergy".
Which areas of the body may be affected?
Depending on the allergen and where it enters your body, you may experience different symptoms. For example, pollen, when breathed in through the nose, usually causes symptoms in the nose, eyes, sinuses and throat (allergic rhinitis). Allergy to foods usually causes stomach or bowel problems, and may cause hives (urticaria). Allergic reactions can also involve several parts of the body at the same time.
- The nose, eyes, sinuses and throat
When allergens are breathed in, the release of histamine causes the lining of your nose to produce lots of mucus and to become swollen and inflamed. It causes your nose to run and itch and violent sneezing may occur. Your eyes may also start to water and you may get a sore throat.
- The lungs and chest
Asthma can sometimes be triggered during an allergic reaction. When an allergen is breathed in, the lining of the passages in the lungs swells and makes breathing difficult. Not all asthma are caused by allergy, but in many cases allergy plays a part.
- The stomach and bowel
Most stomach upsets are caused by richness or spiciness in the food itself, rather than an actual allergy. However, foods which are most commonly associated with allergy include peanuts, seafood, dairy products and eggs.
Cow's milk allergy in infants may occur and can cause eczema, asthma, colic and stomach upset. It may also lead to failure to thrive.
Some people cannot digest lactose (milk sugar). This intolerance to lactose also causes stomach upsets, but must not be confused with allergy.
- The skin
Skin problems such as eczema (dry, red, itchy skin) and urticaria (also known as hives) often occur. Hives are white itchy bumps which look and feel like insect bites. Food may be a factor in some cases of hives and eczema.
Wow. Am also orientated. I don't know how this word came to be. Wow, my blog tbthealth orientated me, I bet it would to you too. Following the today-begined Fruit talkabout which has Apple as its cost today, we would be orientating you and also satisfying your curiosity on how the phrase first came to be, when it was first used, who said it, why Did he say it, and the original phrase.Apples have long been associated with a healthful diet. The fruit is low in calories and sodium, and high in fiber and Vitamin C.
But just how long ago did humans coin the adage “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”?
“It sounds as if it should be really old, but in fact the first recorded use is in the 1860s, when it is said to be an old saying from Pembrokeshire in Wales,” said Caroline Taggart, author of “ An Apple a Day: Old- Fashioned Proverbs and Why They Still Work. The original phrase, Taggart said, was, ‘‘Eat an apple on going to bed, and you’ll keep the doctor from earning his bread.” In the 19th century and early 20th, the phrase evolved to “an apple a day, no doctor to pay” and “an apple a days sends the doctor away,” while the phrasing now commonly used was first recorded in 1922.
Although the term is fairly new, Taggart said, the concept is quite old. Ancient Romans and Anglo-Saxons, she said, knew about the healthful properties of apples. The fruit also pops up in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, dating back about 1,500 years in southern Asia.
The popularity of the phrase has not been lost on modern science, either. Researchers and doctors have conducted numerous studies on the health benefits of apples — exploring whether they can actually reduce trips to the doctor.
In 2012, an Ohio State University study found that eating an apple a day helped significantly lower levels of bad cholesterol in middle-aged adults, and in 2011 a Dutch study found that eating apples and pears might help prevent strokes.
The longevity of the phrase “an apple a day,”
Taggart explained, comes from its simplicity.
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We hear adverts like, "So so oil has low presence in cholesterol", but I guess you don't know what this compound means?.
Well, Tbthealth will orientate you.
What cholesterol mean!
Cholesterol is a fatty substance known as a lipid and is vital for the normal functioning of the body. It is mainly made by the liver but can also be found in some foods.
Having an excessively high level of lipids in your blood (hyperlipidemia) can have an effect on your health.
High cholesterol itself does not cause any symptoms, but it increases your risk of serious health conditions.
The history of tea is fascinating and offers great insight into the history of our world.
Since tea was first discovered in China, it has traveled the world conquering the thirsts of virtually every country on the planet. Tea is the most popular beverage in the world as well as one of the healthiest. If you have ever wondered where tea comes from and how we got to the point where tea is served in
virtually every corner of the world, steep a hot cup of tea and explore the history of the simple tea leaf over the centuries!
One legend claims that the discovery of tea occurred in 2737 BC by the Emperor of China.
For several hundred years, people drank tea because of its herbal medicinal qualities. By the time of the Western Zhou Dynasty, tea was used as a religious offering. During the Han Dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), tea plants were quite limited and only royalty and the rich drank tea not only for their health but also for the taste. As more tea plants were discovered during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907), tea drinking became more common among lower classes and the Chinese government supported planting of tea plants and even the building of tea shops so everyone could enjoy tea.
Also during the Tang Dynasty, tea spread to Japan by Japanese priests studying in China.
Similar to the Chinese adoption of tea, tea was first consumed by priests and the rich for its medicinal properties. Tea is often associated with Zen Buddhism in Japan because priests drank tea to stay awake and meditate. Soon, the Buddhists developed the Japanese Tea Ceremony for sharing tea in a
sacred, spiritual manner. The Emperor of Japan enjoyed tea very much and imported tea seeds from China to be planted in Japan, making tea available to more people.
Tea finally arrived in England during the 17th century when King Charles II married a Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza.
The Queen made tea the drink of royalty and soon tea became a popular import to Britain via the East India Company. Afternoon tea or tea parties became a common way for aristocratic society to drink tea. Though tea was regularly imported to Britain, the taxes were so high that smugglers would get and sell tea illegally for those that could not afford it. In attempts to turn profits during the tea smuggling period, the East India Company began exporting the tea to America. The American tea was also taxed heavily and contributed to the cause of the Boston Tea Party.
If you watched "The Conquerors", you would know about the Tang dynasty. But come to think of it, China is a strong nation mehn. They were claimed to discover rice, silk, and now tea. W0W!
What is Audiology ?
Audiology itself is the science of hearing, balance, and related disorders. In summary it means, Learning how we hear.
Who are Audiologists?
Audiologists are healthcare professionals who provide patient-centered care in the prevention,identification, diagnosis, and
evidence-based treatment of hearing, balance, and other auditory disorders for people of all ages. Hearing and balance disorders are complex with medical, psychological, physical, social, educational, and employment
implications.
Audiologists also provide professional and personalized services to minimize the negativeimpact of these disorders, leading to improved outcomes and quality of life.
Rice, as we all know, is one of the most consumed edible resources here on earth. The formidable cereal grain is the seed of the grass species Oryza sativa (Asian rice) or Oryza glaberrima (African rice). Like I said earlier, the cereal grain is the most
widely consumed staple food for a large part of the world's human population, especially in all of Asia and Partial Africa. It is the agricultural commodity with the
third-highest worldwide production, after sugarcane and maize, according to FAOSTAT data in 2012.
Since a large portion of maize crops are grown for purposes other than human consumption, rice is the most important grain with regard to human nutrition and caloric intake, providing more than one fifth of the calories consumed worldwide by humans.
The Chinese as we all know brought many discoveries to the world, one of which is silk and rice. The Chinese legends attribute the domestication of rice to Shennong , the legendary Emperor of China and inventor of Chinese agriculture.
Genetic evidence has shown that rice
originates from a single domestication 8,200– 13,500 years ago in the Pearl River valley region of China.
Previously, archaeological evidence had suggested that rice was domesticated in the Yangtze River valley region in China. From East Asia, rice was spread to Southeast and South Asia. Oryza sativa as it is botanically called was introduced to Europe through Western Asia, and to the Americas through European colonization.
It was also recorded that rice was first cultivated in America by African slaves.
Sport lovers, especially football, Be careful while playing. This particular disease is rated among the world worst diseases. I think No 4.
Read definition below...
An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.
Where is it and what it does?
The ACL is one of the four main ligaments in the knee joint that connect it to the shinbone (tibia) and thighbone (femur). It's located deep within the joint, behind the kneecap (patella), above the shinbone, and below the thighbone.
The ACL works with the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament), which crosses over it to form an "X." Together, these two ligaments help keep the knee stable when rotating. The ACL keeps the shinbone in place and prevents it from moving too far forward and away from the knee and thighbone.
What happens when your knees don't rotate and move again?. Wheel chair is flashing you, you would soon pick its call. Play diligently.
Don't get this twisted, the previous post was list of worst diseases, Meningitis is also a worst disease, but you know it leads to death in some hours not allowing its patient to suffer millions of pains. But this is also a bad one.
Read its definition below...
Meningitis is a disease caused by the
inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord known as the meninges. The inflammation is usually caused by an infection of the fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Meningitis may develop in response to a number of causes, usually bacteria or viruses, but meningitis can also be caused by physical injury, cancer or certain drugs.
The severity of illness and the treatment for meningitis differ depending on the cause.
This disease can kill in hours, A young boy just died from this disease 14 hours from the time am writing this post.
I have seen this in movies. I can tell you how it chokes people. It is a really really bad disease. I don't pray my generation have this. It is caused by cold, you know right ?
Read definition below...
What is asthma?
Asthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath,
and coughing. The coughing often occurs at night or early in the morning.
Asthma affects people of all ages, but it most often starts during childhood.
I saw this on First bank Instagram page some time back, though it wasn't as detailed as this but that was the source of the inspiration...
Potassium is a mineral necessary for the proper function of many of your body systems;
it's also often referred to as one of the key electrolytes in your body. Potassium, along with sodium, the other electrolyte, plays a vital
role in regulating the fluid levels in your body.
Potassium has many roles and responsibilities within your body, these responsibilities include:
- Maintains the electrolyte balance in your body's cells
- Manages your blood pressure and keeps your heart functioning properly
- Assists nervous system by aiding in the correct function of tissues needed for sending nerve impulses
- Helps the muscles contract
- Releases energy from protein, fat and carbohydrates during the metabolic process
- Aids in the waste removal process
- Enhances muscle control, the growth and health of your cells
- Promotes efficient cognitive functioning by helping to deliver oxygen to the brain
Effects of Deficiency of Potassium
Dietary deficiency of potassium can lead to variety of mental and physical problems for you. Mental symptoms can include insomnia, anorexia, depression and some nervous
disorders. Physical symptoms include muscular cramps and twitching, fatigue, muscular weakness, poor reflexes, irregular
heartbeat and other cardiovascular problems, fragile bones, lung and kidney failure and heart attack. If you experience any combination of these symptoms, you should speak with your doctor immediately.
Lol. Not the special anti-robbery squad. It rather means Severe acute respiratory syndrome.
You know the meaning of respirating right?. Well respiration is like breathing. So when you have Sars , you are prone to difficult breathing..
Definition:
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a serious form of pneumonia. It is caused by a virus that was first identified in 2003. Infection with the SARS virus causes acute respiratory distress (severe breathing difficulty) and sometimes death
A strange word I guess?. But it concerns your urine so it's important you know it!
See definition below...
What does diuretic mean?
Diuretic: Something that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. All diuretics cause a person to 'lose water,' but they do so by diverse means, including inhibiting the
kidney's ability to reabsorb sodium, thus enhancing the loss of sodium and consequently water in the urine (loop diuretic); enhancing the excretion of both sodium and chloride in the urine so that water is excreted with them (thiazide diuretic); or blocking the exchange of sodium for potassium, resulting in
excretion of sodium and potassium but relatively little loss of potassium (potassium-sparing diuretic). Some diuretics work by yet other mechanisms, and some have other
effects and uses, such as in treating
hypertension. Also known as water pill.
Substances in food and drinks, such as coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages, may act as diuretics.
Story story!. In summary, diuretic can be drugs or many times found in food and drink that helps in urine formation by the kidney, causing water loss, they can be used in treating hypertension.
You must have been hearing or seeing this word. If you haven't, ehm......
Anyways this is the brief definition of Homeostasis, like we do it, make a sentence with this word after knowing the meaning!
Definitions:
(1) The tendency of an organism or a cell to regulate its internal conditions, usually by a system of feedback controls , so as to stabilize
health and functioning, regardless of the outside changing conditions
(2) The ability of the body or a cell to seek and maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability within its internal environment when dealing with external changes
(3) homeostasis is the maintanance of the constant internal environment which include the function of kidney,liver,skin... Supplement In humans, homeostasis happens when the
body regulates body temperature in an effort to maintain an internal temperature around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit. For example, we sweat to cool off during the hot summer days,
and we shiver to produce heat during the cold winter season.
Word origin : from the Greek: homeo , meaning unchanging + stasis , meaning standing.
Oops!. You grab?. Use the word "Homeostasis" to form a sentence!
We often watch/see movies and hear the word pulse being repeated like a piece of work, few people are curious on what this 5 lettered words mean, while many knows it.
You hear stuffs like, "Hurry Hurry!!, his pulse rate is ..... Complete it yourself.
Well, read the very brief definition below.
Pulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is often measured by feeling the arteries of the wrist or neck.
So saying"Pulse rate" is just like saying "Heart rate".
So make a sentence below in the comment box!
To be very truthful I just heard this word so recently, 3 months ago I guess. Was thinking there were lots like me so I decided to research and post this. Hope I didn't do wrong?
Libido is a term that we commonly use to describe sexual drive or desire for sexual activity. World Health Organization states that sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality, which is a reason why modern physicians recognize the importance of libido
as one of the key indicators of general health and quality of life.
Throughout history, the term 'libido' had diverse meaning in the work of psychiatrists and psychoanalysts – namely Sigmund Freud who placed it on one side of his instinctual dualism, and Carl G. Jung who identified libido as a psychic energy. Today, such wide-ranging definitions are seldom used, and when talking about libido, we are mostly
concentrated on sexual drive.
Evolutionary perspective of libido
Libido was conceived as ultimately biological in origin, but today it is influenced by a plethora of.developmental, psychosocial and
cultural factors. It is recognized as an
important force in Darwinian evolution of natural selection, with an evolutionary purpose to urge species to procreate, therefore passing genetic material to subsequent generations.
A generalized sex drive is a common trait of mammalian and avian reproduction, thus many species experience fluctuations in sexual
responsiveness during the estrous cycle Women remain sexually receptive in a physiological sense throughout the menstrual cycle, with subtle cyclical variations. From an
evolutionary perspective, any mechanism that can increase the frequency of intercourse during fertile days has a selective advantage
by improving the chance of.conception.
The human sex drive is very mental with deep roots to our cultural surroundings. Although the basic sexual drive is primarily biological in
nature, specifics of attraction can be
influenced on a cultural level, especially at an early age of life.
Hormonal and neurobiological basis of sexual drive
In men and women alike, libido is directly linked to androgen hormones (namely testosterone). As men have approximately 40 times as much testosterone as women, they
are thought to have a more intense sexual drive; however, more aggressive behavior is demonstrated as well. Such disparity in testosterone levels also exists in other mammals, hence most species show a bias towards more pronounced sexual drive and
aggression of males when compared to females.
The exact role of peptides in sexual drive and arousal is still not certain, partly because of their many roles and sites of action. Still, oxytocin – a neuropeptide also dubbed “bonding hormone” – is important in both
sexual and parental behavior. Besides regulating for sexual drive, complex oxytocin neural pathways control penile erection and sexual motivation in general.
Dopamine plays a strong role in libido and motivation. This hormone and neurotransmitter is one of the key players in the human body. Steroid hormones set the stage for increased dopamine synthesis and
its release during periods of enhanced sexual responding, resulting in an increased sexual
drive.
Sources
http://humrep.oxfordjournals.org/
content/19/7/1539.long
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