On the list of the most frequent foot complaints, problems of the forefoot follow closely behind heel pain. The preconceived notion that such problems can be attributed solely to the wrong choice of shoes is rarely true. Bunion, metatarsalgia, as well as the frequently misunderstood Morton neuroma, are closely related to the complex relationships between foot position and gait behavior. As a result, these problems of the forefoot appear very different in each human being. In this book, Pat...

Heel pain is at the top of the list of the most common foot problems. Many people suffer from heel pain in their lives, for example, through a heel spur. More and more often, long-lasting and disturbing painful conditions occur. The questions about why, and how to get rid of these chronic complaints, are increasingly heard. In his many years as an orthopedic technician, Patrick Hofer has been confronted with hundreds of different hepatic symptoms, and has been able to continuously refine t...

Practical advice for the on-the-go outdoorsman, this field-friendly guide is essential for anyone interested in first-aid preparation and care. Here is advice useful on a hike or for any fishing trip, including step-by-step instructions on dealing with fractures, suturing wounds, treating eyes and ears, managing allergic reactions, and more. With common sense advice, and in a handy, portable package, this is one little book that no one should be without in a campsite or in their forest hid...

The lymphatic system is one of the more complex systems of the body. It is responsible for keeping a person's fluids balanced and putting fluids into the blood. It is also responsible for making leukocytes and antibodies to help fight infection and disease. A chart of how the lymphatic system works would show you all the capillaries, vessels and nodes that make up the system. Some charts will even show you in detail how things flow in and out of each node and filter out through the body.

If your baby was suddenly choking on a Cheerio, would you know what to do? With Baby Medbasics, a frantic parent can find that urgent information quickly and easily. With first aid for choking, CPR, fever, bleeding, and burns, Baby Medbasics boils it down to the essentials, providing parents and caregivers with an absolute "must-have" reference in preparing for serious emergencies.In an emergency, every second counts: with its quick-to-find tabs, lay-flat spiral de...

Bad Breath or Halitosis is the condition when a person suffers from chronic bad breath.What are the causes of Bad Breath?Halitosis is usually caused by the following:Infections:bacterial infection of the gums, dental cavities.(600 types of bacteriapresent in mouth)anaerobic infections of the mouth,Infection of the tonsils, nose and sinuses(postnasal drip)Gastric problems and indigesti...

What is Gastritis?Gastritis is a disease which is caused by inflammation of the stomach lining.It may presents as gastritis , peptic gastric ulcer or if it extends to the duodenum(first part of small intestine) duodenal ulcers.What are the causes of Gastritis?Two main causes arehelicobacter pylori infection - these bacteria damages the protective lining of the stomach making the underlying stomach tissue more vulnerable to the acidic gastri...

Gallstones are stones which are found in the gallbladder which is a sac that store bile from the liver.They are made fromcholesterolcalcium andother substances in the bile.How are Gallstones formed?Gallstones are formed when cholesterol and other substances like calcium found in bile combine to form stones.They are more common inover weight peopleFemales ...

Chapter 1Parathyroid DiseasesThe parathyroid glands are located at the back of the Thyroid glands in humans and produce the parathyroid hormone.They are the size of a grain of rice.There are usually four parathyroid glands, which are usually located on the rear surface of the thyroid gland or within the thyroid gland itself or in the chest.The Parathyroid hormones control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones so that the nervous and...

Intestinal Parasitic DiseasesWhat are Intestinal Parasitic Diseases?Intestinal Parasitic diseases are illnesses in developing countries which are caused by drinking or coming in contact with food or water contaminated by human or animal feces which have these parasites.The most common of these parasites are:Protozoaa. Amebiasisb. GiardiasisRoundworms and threadwormsRoundworms:a. Ascar...

This guide covers the key principals of nursing care procedures. This guide is a must for any nursing student or current nurse. It covers: Therapeutic communications, clean conditions, vital signs, wounds & wound care, urine collection, blood specimens, nutrition, documentation and much more!

No one knows what the next disaster will be: earthquake, Coronavirus, flu epidemic, flood, terrorist attack. But everyone should know how to survive a medical emergency if a medical professional isn’t available.From Dr. Joe Alton and Amy Alton ARNP comes an updated edition of their bestseller The Survival Medicine Handbook. This unique medical book is meant to enable the average person to handle injuries and illness in situations in which modern medical fa...