Conditions + Treatments

Polarized lenses have been used for decades by skiers, snowboarders, fishermen and surfers who require clear vision to perform their sports. Polarized lenses contain filters that are polarized vertically to counteract reflected light, which is polarized horizontally. Polarized lenses are widely available to the public and offer a number of benefits.

Neurons within the body communicate by triggering each other, and this triggering sends signals to the brain. The brain uses these signals to decide what action needs to be taken. Depending on the intensity of the signal, the signaling among neurons can be slow or fast. Temporal summation refers to the constant triggering of the neuron by another within the same area in the axon. The five phases of temporal summation include relaxation, incomplete and complete tetanus, treppe and fatigue.

Diffusion is a process that describes the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. This is a passive process (no energy requirement) utilized by cells to accomplish a variety of things including the maintenance of homeostasis and the transfer of nutrients, molecules, and waste products for cellular metabolism. The diffusion of water, or osmosis, is one of the most important types of diffusion utilized by the cell; however, each type of diffusion plays an integral role in the proliferation and survival of cells in all biological systems.

As cancer rates continue to increase and confidence in the adequacy and overall safety of traditional medical treatments is eroding in some quarters, many people are choosing to prevent or treat various types of cancer with natural herbs and essential oils. There have been several studies on the cancer-fighting effects of herbs and essential oils that show some promise, which is good news to those who are looking for an alternative means to treating cancer.

The acronym MICA stands for “Mentally Ill Chemical Affected.” Such a person’s treatment, often referred to as a “dual diagnosis” case, deals with the challenges of two independent but coexisting disorders. Treatment methods must take into account the presence of a persistent and severe mental health condition such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, plus the interaction of substance abuse in a person’s system.

The term bacillus may be used interchangeably to describe both a specific genus of bacteria (denoted as Bacillus with capital B) and also in the general sense to describe the shape of many different strains of bacteria. This issue can cause confusion as there are many strains of bacteria of the genus Bacillus that are not of the same shape.

Having asthma doesn’t mean giving up on building cardio endurance. In fact, some people with asthma find that they can do normal cardio exercises with very little risk of asthmatic symptoms. In other cases, you can make some simple changes in your exercise routine to lessen the impact of cardio on your asthma.

Dealing with juvenile delinquents is a full-time job for professionals with advanced education. There are physical, legal and emotional risks involved with starting any program for troubled youth. With that warning in mind, juvenile delinquents are often deficient in trust, communication and personal responsibility. Team-building activities can often help develop all three of these traits. The following four team activities are ideal for team building, whether you’re dealing with troubled youth or a Fortune 500 boardroom.

Many herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are recognized for their anti-parasitic properties and have been in use for thousands of years. Many of these herbs are toxic alone, but when used properly they yield excellent remedies for parasites and intestinal worms. This article uses the Pinyin translation for all names.

The caloric theory is an obsolete theory that stated heat was a fluid that moved from hotter substances to colder substances. Developed by Antoine Lavoisier in the 1770s, much of the caloric theory was confused with the principles of combustion. The caloric theory was superseded by the heat theory in the 19th century.