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WHAT CAUSES ARTHRITIS. WHAT IS ARTHRITIS? Arthritis is a condition characterized by stiffness and inflammation, or swelling, of the joints. It’s not one type of disease, but it’s a general way of referring to joint pain or joint diseases. An estimated 52.5 million American adults have some type of arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source. That’s a little over one in five Americans.   While you may only experience mild discomfort at the beginning of the condition, symptoms can worsen over time. They may eventually cause work limitations and affect your day to day. While your risk for arthritis can increase with age, it’s not limited to older adults. Furthermore, there are different risk factors associated with different types of arthritis. Understanding the causes and risk factors of arthritis can help you and your doctor take preventive measures. This can help keep your symptoms from worsening or delay the onset of the condition. WH...

ARE MOSQUITOES USEFUL AT ALL? Mosquitoes have survived on planet Earth for over 100 millions years, and have evolved to live on every continent with the exception of Antarctica. Over the years they've given alot of Public health concerns for both Pharmacists, Doctors and Researchers alike. Mosquitoes are irritating with their bites and noises. Photo credit: The clymb But why? Mother Nature can be cruel, and she is no friend to the useless or the weak; species that cannot meet the demands of their environment or serve a greater ecological purpose ultimately succumb to the law of the jungle. While they can seem useless and totally annoying and disturbing, mosquitoes are really important because they play a substantial role in the ecosystem. I know we're all tempted sometimes to ask the question,Why did God even create mosquitoes? God did create mosquitoes to serve a purpose. The collateral damage is being experienced by humans but that has been the case with most beings on Earth....

HOW LONG DOES TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC LAST IN THE BODY? Tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis and one of at least 113 total cannabinoids identified on the plant.THC is the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. It's what makes people feel "high."  THC and its metabolites are stored in body fat before finally clearing out through the kidneys.  For someone who has used it daily for so long, your body will be completely saturated with the stuff for some time after quitting.  At 83 days, you're pretty much right on the edge of having it out of your system but just aren't quite there yet.  One-time use will usually stay in your system for 5-8 days. If you use cannabis 2-4 times per week and then stop, you'll test positive for 11-18 days. Long-time heavy users should expect positive results for at least 90 days after cessation and even up to 120 days for those who are larger or with a slow metabolism.  HOW TO REDUCE THC IN TH...

HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CHILDREN BORN FROM PARENTS WHO ARE BOTH IDENTICAL TWINS. This write up is inspired by the true life story of the salyers twins (identical) who surprisingly got married to another pair of identical twins–Briana and Brittany. The twins after marriage, would then go in to live under the same roof and give birth to babies who doctors described as having– similar genetic make-up. Although the babies are from two different fathers and two different mothers, they are only respectively cousins. Genetically speaking, Briana and Brittany’s children, current or future - as long as they remain with their spouses - will always be full biological siblings to each other even though they would have different parents. This is so because in the case of identical twins,one sperm fertilizes one ova/egg and then the fertilized ovum splits and two individuals are born–yet they are genetically alike in every way. This also means that if such persons that are ge...

CAN A MAN BECOME PREGNANT, CARRY, AND GIVE BIRTH TO A BABY? The truth is, as a man you can only become a good father but not a mother. The male body is not designed for pregnancy purposes. For individuals that are having a hard time getting pregnant and wish to find out exactly how to reverse infertility and get pregnant quickly and safely without medications, without dangerous surgery, without any typical Infertility therapies, and without any side effects, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor or a fertility specialist for best results. As you can see in the picture, you do not possess all the necessary equipment (ovary, uterus, and vagina) whereas a female body has all of that. ©️ PUBLIC HEALTH ORBITAL

CONVENTIONAL MEDICINE VS HERBAL MEDICINE(AGBO) For starters, let's understand that the beginnings of pharmacy are ancient. There were times when apothecaries expressed juice from a succulent leaf to apply to a wound, gathered roots, and barks, and made infusions and concoctions out of them. In the Greek legend, Asclepius, the god of the healing art, delegated to Hygiea the duty of compounding his remedies. She was his apothecary or pharmacist. It was said that she came to the temple of Asclepius at night carrying a bowl of healing leaves and a magical serpent whose bite brought relief to sick folks who prayed there. As time passed, apothecaries and gatherers of herbs realized that plants contained components that could heal as well as other components that were not useful for the intended disease or were harmful altogether. Also, it was realized that some poisonous plants that were avoided due to their toxicities had useful components that would change the practice of pharmacy and ...

FIVE THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE CONSUMING MEDICINES 1.THE RIGHT MEDICATION: It is said that every problem has a solution and the key to every problem is decoding the appropriate solution, in the same way, almost every medical condition or illness has a medication that can atleast help manage it. It Should be ensured by the caregiver (and patient as well) that the right medications are dispensed and used effectively for successful therapy. 3.THE RIGHT DOSE:As you might have known already,drugs can be life-saving as well as poisonous depending on the right dose. If a drug of say,5mg is meant to be taken twice a day for optimal performance, but due to errors or intentional abuse the dosage is increased or reduced as the patient deems it fit, the end result could be over-dosage(organ damage or death if fatal) and/or under effectiveness and persistence of symptoms after 3.THE RIGHT PATIENT: It's not unheard of,especially in places like Africa, that people share drugs as far as the sympto...

TREATMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR HYPERTENSION Medications The type of medication your doctor prescribes for high blood pressure depends on your blood pressure measurements and overall health. Two or more blood pressure drugs often work better than one. Sometimes finding the most effective medication or combination of drugs is a matter of trial and error. You should aim for a blood pressure treatment goal of less than 130/80 mm Hg if: 1.You are a healthy adult age 65 or older 2.You are a healthy adult younger than age 65 with a 10% or higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years 3.You have chronic kidney disease, diabetes or coronary artery disease e.t.c Ask your doctor what your blood pressure treatment goal should be. Also, the ideal blood pressure treatment goal can vary with age and health conditions, particularly if you're older than age 65, see our recent article on the myths surrounding high blood pressure. Medications used to treat high blood pressure...

MYTHS ABOUT HYPERTENSION THAT ARE TOTALLY UNTRUE 😯😲 When your blood pressure stays high for too long, you have hypertension. It can be the result of excess salt, smoking, drinking, obesity, or a combination of factors. Or, as unfair as it is, you might have just inherited high blood pressure. Hypertension is surrounded by myths and misunderstandings. You may hear all kinds of advice from well-meaning friends and family. Let’s sort through some common myths, so you can make health decisions based on the facts. MYTH 1: IF YOU FEEL FINE, THEN YOU DON'T HAVE HYPERTENSION. This is far from true. More than 85 million U.S. adults have hypertension, but 1 in 6 have no idea. You can feel fine with hypertension. This is why it’s often called “the silent killer” - because someone with no symptoms can suddenly have a heart attack or stroke. MYTH 2: THERE'S A CURE FOR HYPERTENSION. Unfortunately, there is no cure for hypertension. But there are many ways to manage it and reduce its impact...