heater, and filter for the incoming air. When we breathe through our mouth, these modifications to the air entering our lungs occur to a lesser extent. Our lungs are still able to use the colder, drier, dirtier air; but you may have noticed that breathingcold, dry, or dirty...
Eventually, all the cartilage has turned to bone, except for the cartilage on the end of the bone (articular cartilage) and growth plates, which connect the bone shaft on each side to the bone ends. These cartilage layers help the bone expand and finally calcify by adulthood. So, right no...
A“sprain” often shows that your certain body’s part is overused and stressed. Ligaments are bands of tissue, which help to keep bones and joints in place. When an ankle sprain occurs,your ligaments may be pulled beyond their ability. When these ankle ligaments are completely damaged, your...
"If your earplugs have a nice, tight seal around the opening of your ears and you rip them out really quickly without first breaking the seal, it can lead to micro-hemorrhages in the blood vessels of the eardrum," Dr. Kari says. "This will cause a very small hematoma, or bruise, wh...
Losing weight may improve snoring. Snoring usually is worse when lying flat on the back, as discussed previously. To help this problem, a pocket can be sewn into the back of the snorer's pajama tops. A tennis or golf ball in the pocket will "encourage" the snorer to roll over to slee...
Losing weight may improve snoring. Snoring usually is worse when lying flat on the back, as discussed previously. To help this problem, a pocket can be sewn into the back of the snorer's pajama tops. A tennis or golf ball in the pocket will "encourage" the snorer to roll over to slee...
Grade 3 sprain: there is an almost complete tear of the ligament, sometimes complete tears are also included. The pain is very intense, a great inflammatory response appears, hematoma and laxity in the joint. For it to heal, immobilization at first. Recovery time ranges from 6 to 8 weeks....
Silicea is worth considering to help ‘push out’ a foxtail or other foreign object from the ears. 5. Phosphorus Phosphorus is a good option for those dogs who suffer from cuts or hematomas to the pinna; it’s an excellent remedy for many types of bleeding. 6. Tellurium For animals that...
With a Grade I strain, you may be able to carry on running at the time of injury. Grade I injuries tend to be mild in that they tend to heal fully. With proper care and rehabilitation, the healing times can be reduced. A Grade II or III strain will be severe enough that you will...
Applying cold pack and then heat pack is an effective way to ease the pain of bruises, reduce swelling, and help bruises (as well as ablack eye) heal faster. Start with cold therapy and after a couple of days use a warm compress to improve the blood circulation around the bruise to en...