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What is root canal? What is root canal? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Root canal is a dental treatment in which the pulp inside a tooth is removed, then, the area is disinfected, and is sealed off with a filling (usually gutta percha. This procedure is usually prescribe by a dentist when the tooth infection is severe and penetrates deep into the roots of a tooth. The purpose of root canal is to relieve inflammation and pain while preserving the tooth so it wouldn't have to be pulled out for extraction. In a root canal procedure, blood vessel, nerves, connective tissue, and necrotic tissues inside an infected tooth are removed. A professional called an endodontists performs this dental procedure. Root canal is done using local anesthesia in a dental clinic.  It usually only takes 2 dental appointments to be completed. On your initial visit for a root canal procedure, visualization diagnostic procedure will usually be performed such as dental x-ray. Local anesthesia will be used...

Is kawasaki disease a lifelong disease? Is kawasaki disease a lifelong disease? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Kawasaki disease is not a lifelong disease, but this disease can leave complications individuals bear for the rest of their lives. In fact, kawasaki disease is the leading cause of acquired heart disease among children. Kawasaki disease is characterized by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the entire body. Without prompt treatment, this disease is life-threatening. Complications of kawasaki disease includes: aneurysm -- weakening and bulging of blood vessel wall which can potentially rupture (causing internal bleeding and blockage of blood flow) dysrhythmia --irregar heart rythm myocarditis -- inflammation of the heart vasculitis -- inflammation of blood vessels

18 Facts about Asthma What usually comes into our mind when we hear the disease "asthma" is it's main symptom of difficulty breathing caused by an inflammed narrowed airways. 18 Facts about Asthma @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Asthma is a chronic disease marked by inflammation of the respiratory tract causing constriction and swelling of the airways (bronchial tubes) and overproduction of mucus. 2. Asthma is a non-communicable disease. It does spread from person to person. Although the exact cause of asthma is unknown, factors like genetics plays a role in it's development. 3. Asthma inflicts a staggering number of the population. In America alone, 27 million people suffer from this chronic disease. 4. Asthma is the most common chronic disease in children. In fact, in America, 1 out of 12 children suffers from it. 5. There is no cure for asthma. It is marked by remissions and exacerbations. 6. Being infected with a viral infection as a child increases an indiv...

Blood doping: How Athletes Cheat the Game Is winning so glorious that an athlete would want to win a medal out of cheating through blood doping? Blood dopping is an illegal way to enhance performance among athletes. This method to boosts athletic performance is banned by sports organizations including the world-renowned Olympics. Blood doping to boost athletic performance is cheating! @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Blood doping: winning by cheating How does blood doping works? Blood doping works by boosting the oxygen carrying capability of the blood. When muscle receives more oxygen supply, the individual is able to perform better and endure longer duration of physical activity with minimal fatigue. Blood doping is especially advantageous to athletes who participate in a sports activity where endurance and stamina is a key to victory like marathon and cycling. However, this method is strictly banned in sport events because it is an unnatural way to boost physical performance. Stre...

Localized tetanus Localized tetanus is a form of tetanus that is restricted to a localized area of the body -- the site of entry of the Clostridium tetani bacteria. Localized tetanus @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan In localized tetanus, the tetanospasmin, the neurotoxin produced by the bacteria, does not spread to the central nervous system. This form of tetanus is rare. Sign and symptoms of localized tetanus includes weakness of the affected site and localized painful muscle contraction of the area. Tetanus is not a communicable disease. Infection can occur when the bacteria Clostridium tetani contaminates burn, cuts, and wound. Deep wounds and improper wound care provides a suitable environment for Clostridium tetani growth. Clostridium tetani , the bacteria responsible for causing tetanus, is an obligate anaerobe which means it can only grown in an environment where their is an absense of air. Deep wounds, dead tissues, and poorly debride wound offers a viable condition for thes...

17 Interesting Facts about Clostridium tetani Clostridium tetani is the bacteria responsible for causing tetanus in humans. Here are interesting facts about this deadly bacteria. 17 Interesting Facts about Clostridium tetani @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Tetanus is a disease caused by a bacteria (Clostridium tetani) that targets the nervous system. In fact, Clostridium tetani can cause 4 types of tetanus: 1. Generalized tetanus is the most common form in which the infection spreads throughout the body. 2. Localized tetanus only affects the area near the site of C. tetani entry. 3. Cephalic tetanus involves the muscle of the face and is very painful. 4. Neonatal tetanus afflicts newborn babies and has a high fatality rate. 2. Clostridium tetani is a rod-shaped, gram positive bacteria. 3. Clostridium tetani is a bacteria that moves using rotary flagellum. 4. The word "clostridium" is derived from the Greek word "kloster" which means spindle. 5. Clostridium t...

4 Peculiar Reasons we Sneeze Sneeze is our natural reflex to expel irritants from our airways. It's how we naturally get rid of foreign substances like pollen, dust, dander, and powder from our nose and airway. While excessive sneezing can be a cause of annoyance and discomfort, you'll realize the importance of this reflex if you don't want those nasty foreign bodies be left stuck in your nose. But at times, we sneeze because of peculiar reasons. 4 Peculiar Reasons we Sneeze @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 4 Peculiar reasons we sneeze 1. Light Bright light can trigger sneeze in about one fourth of individuals. The exact mechanism remains a mystery, but it's quite possible that it has something to do with the proximity of the optic nerve. Sneeze triggered by light is also called photic sneeze reflex. 2. Temperature change Going from hot to cold or cold to hot can inevitably trigger the sneeze reflex. 3. Exercise What? Even something as healthy as exercise can elicit a...

Is Corticosteroid Bad for Kawasaki Disease? Corticosteroid or steroid is use to treat patients with kawasaki disease when conventional treatment using intravenous immunoglobulin is ineffective. In kawasaki disease, their is an inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body. Without prompt treatment, threatening cardiovascular complications can arise. This illness usually affects children and is the leading cause of heart disease among this young age group. Is Corticosteroid Bad for Kawasaki Disease? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Studies have conflicting results. There are studies that reveal using corticosteroid (steroid) is beneficial to children with kawasaki disease as it decreases the risk of cardiovascular complication. Using corticosteroid decreases the duration of symptom of kawasaki disease and speeds up normalization of laboratory tests results such as c-reactive protein (CRP) and erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). The use of corticosteroid to treat kawasaki disease...

Are vitamins effective in boosting the immune system? If you've ever missed school or work because of a disease or if you find it all too common to contract common diseases such as common cold, you'll realize just how important it is to build a strong immune system. A very popular and well accepted strategy to boost one's immune system is through vitamin intake or multivitamin supplementation. Vitamin supplements litter drug stores and convenience stores. It has become a go to for people who want an instant boost in their immune system. Individuals most likely to take multivitamins are those working in highly stressful jobs like the call center, and those working in places where microbes count are high like the hospital and airlines. Are vitamins effective in boosting the immune system? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM NEEDS VITAMINS TO WORK Vitamins are among the crucial substances that builds a strong immune system. Vitamins such as vitamins A, B, C, ...

What is the Correct way to wear Surgical Mask You may have comes across the dilemma of how to properly wear a surgical mask (also known as a face mask). Should you wear it on it's white side or it's colored side. Which one is really the correct way to wear surgical mask? What is the Correct way to wear Surgical Mask @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Here's what they tell... There are those who tell that the correct way to wear a surgical mask is to wear it with the colored side facing you when you want to prevent your infection (like respiratory tract infection) from spreading to other people. On the other hand, if you want to protect yourself from infection, you should wear the white side of the face mask facing you. This notion assumes that the colored part of the surgical mask contains the filter which traps harmful bacteria and foreign particles. However, the above way of wearing a surgical mask has no valid basis. Even manufacturers of surgical mask don't have the...

11 Facts about Compulsive Liar - psychology On average, a person lies several times a day, but compulsive liar takes lying to an all new level. It's as if their lying has gone out of control. 11 Facts about Compulsive Liar - psychology @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. An average person lies, but with a purpose. For example, they can lie about compliments they say to friends to make them feel better or to take advantage of them. On the other hand, a compulsive liar habitually tells lies without consciously thinking about it and without any justifiable reason. 2. Compulsive liar often tell lies that does not benefit them. They can inject exaggerated lies even in the simplest context. 3. It is very hard for a compulsive liar to tell the truth. In fact, it's easier for them to spontaneously fabricate lies. The compulsion to tell lies usually starts during childhood and is associated with poor self-esteem. 4. A compulsive liar tells lies ranging from simple matter up to big iss...

Why is absolute silence deafening? Have you ever experienced entering a room where there is a complete lack of noise? A deafening silence that's dreary and unearthly greets you. Why is absolute silence deafening? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan How you perceive absolute silence is actually your brain's work. Our brain is used to the constant stimulation around us. It has become our brain's adaptive mechanism to silence the background noises we use to hear in order for us to be able to focus on the things we do. In this case when you're brain suddenly stops receiving sound stimulation, your brain doesn't stop processing your sensations. In fact, with the sudden absence of sound, your brain is startled. This sudden change in noise level demands that your brain adapt to it, however, since it comes all of a sudden, you are left with this deafening feeling that seems to engulf your entire senses. It's an unfamiliar situation that feels uncomfortable. Our brain is ...

15 Facts about Cold shock response -- How cold water kills faster 15 Facts about Cold shock response -- How cold water kills faster Submerging in freezing cold water is deadly due to cold shock response (also known as cold water response). Cold shock response is poorly known by the public, however, it is through understanding bodily response towards cold water that we raise chances of survival. @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Here are facts about cold shock response that are worth knowing: 1. Cold shock response is defined as the physiologic reaction of a person when there is a sudden shift to a very low temperature (usually below 15 degrees Celsius). Cold shock response is the adaptive mechanism of the body when exposed to very low temperature which makes death by cold water faster. 2. You can experience cold shock response the instant you fell in cold water. Some people think that they can easily swim to safety, not knowing what cold shock response does to their body. Cold shock r...

High grade fever (40 degrees Celsius or higher) for over 4 days that's unresponsive to paracetamol and ibuprofen is usually the first sign of kawasaki disease. Most parents are not familiar with this disease because it is very rare. However, without treatment, this is a fatal illness that's a leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. 21 Facts about Kawasaki Disease @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan 1. Kawasaki disease is a rare illness that commonly affects children under 5 years of age. 2. Having an Asian descent (specially Japanese and Korean) increases the chance of developing kawasaki disease. 3.The cause of kawasaki disease is unknown. 4. Kawasaki disease is also known as mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome. 5. Kawasaki disease is not contagious. 6. Kawasaki disease is identified in the year 1967 and is named after the Japanese pediatrician Dr. Tomisaku Kawasaki. 7. Kawasaki disease occurs worldwide, but Japan has higher incidence of this disease. 8. Localized ou...

Imagine this. You are given a task to sit alone and think for about 15 minutes. You can think about anything you'd like, but you are not allow to sleep. This shouldn't be hard. Let's make things a little exciting. I'll give you an option to press a button that will instantly give you a safe but painful dose of a mild electric shock. Let me make it clear that you don't have to press this shock button, unless you want to. Let's have a demo. Please press the shock button. Very good! Now, you just realize that although this is a safe dose of a mild electric shock, it is still too painful. In fact, you'll even want to pay me just to avoid an electric shock. How hard could this be? Sit and think. Who would want to self-administer an electric shock? Is thinking so hard... which makes pain so much better? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan The Revelation What if I tell you that their's an actual research that used this method only to reveal that being left alone...

       Hlw guys I'm very confused i don't know on which topic i should write blog's. So plzz you guys suggest me some health related topic????                            Thanks