Wavefront Lasik Makes Splash In Eye Surgery Did you know that traditional eye examinations are designed to detect just two corneal abnormalities - cylindrical and spherical? A cylindrical corneal abnormality results in astigmatism, while a spherical abnormality results in myopia and hyperopia (near sightedness and farsightedness) Eye surgeons now have available a new technology that makes vision correction more precise It's called "wavefront" To correct poor vision Lasik eye surgery has become the popular choice Lasik surgery links the condition of the patient's visual system to the Lasik laser ...

Anxiety - Naturally Of Course What causes anxiety? Well if we all knew that wouldnt life be a bed of roses Being able to nip it in the bud (excuse the pun) before it causes the damage it is capable of like interfering and preventing a person from leading a normal life There are many different theories behind the cause but because each of us differ it makes it more difficult to pin point the specific reason behind its beginning Losing control of your thoughts and actions ...

Acid Reflux - Part 1 - Introduction Acid reflux occurs when one of two closures, or "sphincters," in the esophagus fail to remain sealed after food and/or liquid pass through them on the way to one's stomach The two sphincters are located at each end of the esophagus The first one is at the top, directly behind the larynx and pharynx The second one is at the bottom, directly above the stomach There are two forms of acid reflux - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux ...

Quit Smoking Successfully 5 Tips to Quit Smoking With the new photos on cigarette packets showing the scary results of smoking in gory detail we might see a new wave of people seeking to cut down or give up smoking Maybe the term 'give up' should be changed to something that shows the health, better looks and cashed up abundance that's more likely when you're not sucking on the monoxide sticks I'm a sympathiser Everyone needs a vice perhaps Maybe just not one so relentless in transforming a ...

The Top 10 Hair Removal Methods - Which Is Right For You? Do you have unwanted body hair?nbsp; Are you trying to choose between hair removal methods?nbsp; This guide contains all you need to decidenbsp; It details several popular as well as not-so-common methods of getting rid of unwanted hair, including shaving, plucking, waxing, sugar waxing, bleaching, threading, depilatories, electrolysis, laser, and vaniqa Shaving Shaving is a temporary hair removal methodnbsp; It is inexpensive, but for most people the hair has started to grow back by the following daynbsp; ...

Avian Bird Flu - A Naturopathic Approach To Virus Protection Bird Flu in the News With disquieting news of the continuing spread of bird flu and more human victims, there is increasing concern that this illness, caused by the Avian Influenza virus H5N1, could spread even to parts of the world so far unaffected Many people are already at risk and many more potentially vulnerable, so we focus here on bird flu and some natural prevention and treatment options What is a Virus? A virus is a minute infectious ...

5 Tips For Reducing Back Pain It is estimated that 80% of Americans will have some type of back pain at some point in their lives Many of the remedies we apply with regard to this problem actually work against the natural healing abilities of the human body This list will help reduce the severity of most cases of back pain and help speed the healing process In addition, it's always beneficial to consult a professional to rule out more severe health conditions 1 Don't ...

Life After Sugar: Complex Carbohydrates Made Simple Copyright 2006 Cindy Lewis So much has been made of carbohydrates the last few years, good and bad Carbohydrates are chemicals that are changed by digestion into sugars - glucose - which are then transported throughout the body to either be used as fuel or stored as fat But that's not the whole story Carbohydrates come in two basic forms: complex and simple Simple carbs are one, two, or at most three units of sugar linked together in single molecules Complex carbs ...

Understanding Asthma Treatments - Relievers And Preventers Copyright 2006 David Drinkall Millions of people around the world suffer from Asthma, a chronic lung condition characterized by difficulty in breathing During an asthma attack, the sufferer's airways become irritated and react by narrowing and constructing That causes increased resistance to airflow, and obstructs the flow of the air to and from the lungs How is asthma treated? Asthma is treated using two main types of medicines: * Quick Relief Treatments: also called relievers These give rapid, short-term treatment and are taken ...

Put Saunas On The Frontlines Of Your Body's Health Battles A great many battles continue to be fought around the world today, and one that demands more attention is the war deadly toxins incessantly wage against our bodies It is a very quiet conflict, but one with an escalating casualties count Some of the human body's better known enemies are the heavy metals aluminum, lead and mercury, but, presented in its entirety, the complete list of toxins silently sickening the human population would be truly overwhelming Many ...