Helium.com | View Jennifer Kirkman's articles http://www.helium.com/users/520210.xml View Jennifer Kirkman's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:05:35 GMT Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:05:35 GMT Phlebitis is serious since what happens is blood clots have formed in veins the leg. It is possible that Phlebitis can take place in the arms wi... http://www.helium.com/items/1665240-what-is-phlebitis Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:05:35 This question is a broad one, as there are many reasons why a yeast infection will keep on returning again and again. One of the main reasons for... http://www.helium.com/items/1665202-what-causes-recurrent-yeast-infections Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:50:32 Periodonitis is a problem that often affects a cat, and cause inflammation along the gum tissue of the teeth. It is brought on by bacteria in the ... http://www.helium.com/items/1665161-preventing-periodonitis-in-cats Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:06:17 Otitis Externa is often known by people as "swimmer's ear." It is an inflammation that is occurring within the ear canal.The underlying cause of t... http://www.helium.com/items/1665098-understanding-otitis-externa Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:51:43 Kiwi fruit is a tart tasting fruit that has some great nutritional benefits. One of the main vitamins found in this fruit is vitamin C. Vitamin C ... http://www.helium.com/items/1664955-the-health-benefits-of-kiwi-fruit Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:48:56 There are ways to improve your liver function when you have liver disease, and even if you don't have liver disease, you can still improve your li... http://www.helium.com/items/1664914-how-to-improve-liver-functions Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:33:39 Hirsutism is an abnormality in the female body of excessive hair growth. It happens mostly on the facial area, or it can be in excess on the stoma... http://www.helium.com/items/1664873-treatment-for-hirsutism Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:43:22 High blood pressure is something you need not ignore. Many people are walking around with it all of the time, and don't even know they have it. Th... http://www.helium.com/items/1664493-detecting-hypertension-early Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:03:31 Eating foods that are healthy are important for many reasons. A healthy diet should include plenty of fruits and vegetables that have many vitamin... http://www.helium.com/items/1664421-why-choosing-healthy-foods-are-important Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:13:02 There are many cat health books out there on the market. Some better than others. One such good book is Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook by ve... http://www.helium.com/items/1663454-books-about-cat-health Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:19:51 Does your cat seem to not be going to their litter box very much? Do they lack any appetite, vomit, and seem lethargic? If so, your feline friend ... http://www.helium.com/items/1663359-reasons-for-lack-of-urination-in-cats Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:46:08 Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat that causes, (1) a very intense sore throat, (2) trouble in swallowing ability, (3) fevers a... http://www.helium.com/items/1663292-how-to-tell-tonsillitis-from-strep-throat Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:50:25 Nothing in the world is perhaps more painful than sinus pains. What really happens, is that your sinuses get swollen, very irritated, and therefor... http://www.helium.com/items/1663241-treating-sinusitis-pain-naturally Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:08:44 Diabetes is nothing to simply shrug off when you are diagnosed with it. It can affect the body in many ways. Let's start with the head an work the... http://www.helium.com/items/1663183-complications-from-diabetes Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:12:21 Celiac Disease is classified as an autoimmune disease where a person is intolerant to foods that contain gluten, which is a type of protein. This ... http://www.helium.com/items/1663133-what-is-celiac-disease Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:35:23 Eating out on the Weight Watcher's plan is challenging enough for sure. So many restaurant foods are packed full of calories and fat, and healthy ... http://www.helium.com/items/1663092-suggestions-for-eating-out-on-weight-watchers Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:00:45 Chantilly Tiffany cats are beautiful creatures and perfect for a cat show! They have colors that are beautiful, and their fur coats are nice and f... http://www.helium.com/items/1662029-characteristics-of-chantilly-tiffany-cats Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:09:19 Oxycontin is a type of a narcotic that is used to relieve pain related to cancers which can create a severe level of pain. It is not prescribed un... http://www.helium.com/items/1661938-oxycontin-side-effects Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:05:22 Epilepsy is a disorder that is set off by electrical signals in the brain that bring on the activity of seizures. Epilepsy can be in many forms th... http://www.helium.com/items/1661903-how-doctors-diagnose-epilepsy Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:30:14 There is a world of differences between a headache, and an actual migraine attack. Let's take a look at the two of these to differentiate them. A... http://www.helium.com/items/1660933-the-difference-between-a-migraine-and-a-regular-headache Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:52:30 Reducing the number of calories you consume daily takes some knowledge of what you are eating. There are several easy ways to cut calories by foll... http://www.helium.com/items/1660579-how-to-reduce-your-calorie-consumption Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:55:09 There are a variety of causes for ear dermatitis in a cat. Ear dermatitis is on the outside part of the ear. The range of causes can be anything i... http://www.helium.com/items/1660529-symptoms-of-ear-dermatitis-in-a-cat Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:22:39 When a cat has a condition known as cherry eye, it means that one of the eye glands, (the third gland, actually,) prolapses. It can affect just on... http://www.helium.com/items/1660465-how-to-tell-if-your-cat-has-cherry-eye Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:40:57 In this book by Belva Plain, which becomes better and better as you get into it, is all about conflicts and jealousy between two women, Jewel, who... http://www.helium.com/items/1659634-book-review-crossroads-by-belva-plain Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:29:00 Strep throat is an actual serious throat infection which consists of strep bacterium. Strep throat is also highly contagious too, and is easily sp... http://www.helium.com/items/1659529-strep-throat-symptoms Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:02:14 There are many ways to obtain books if you are a book lover, for less. One of the ways I can tell you of right off, is to visit your local library... http://www.helium.com/items/1659382-how-to-get-books-at-lower-prices Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:46:57 Type 1 and type 2 diabetes each have similarities in that both types of diabetes involve insulin from the pancreas not working properly as it shou... http://www.helium.com/items/1659343-how-is-type-1-and-type-2-diabetes-different-from-each-other Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:36:00 Does your cat limp and have you noticed that they don't have all of the free motions they usually have when walking around or getting up? Do they... http://www.helium.com/items/1658716-cats-and-osteoarthritis Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:55:44 Sickle cell disease is basically an inherited form of anemia. The moon-shaped cells become sticky, and as a result of this, cannot make their way ... http://www.helium.com/items/1658656-treating-sickle-cell-anemia Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:54:07 There are several blogs available to people out there that are struggling to understand ADHD. One of them is myaddblog.com. The website is put out... http://www.helium.com/items/1658397-websites-and-blogs-for-adhd-support Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:39:30 When a person is having hyperkalemia, it means that their potassium levels in the blood are too high for whatever reason. Potassium is the highl... http://www.helium.com/items/1658306-causes-of-high-potassium-levels Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:21:47 Cobra bites can be very deadly. When someone has been bitten by a poisonous snake, it is vital to give first aid attention in a very rapid manne... http://www.helium.com/items/1658273-symptoms-and-treatment-for-poison-snake-bites Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:15:21 Heartburn and heart attack, though alike in some ways, are very different and have pronounced differences in their symptoms too. Heartburn is this... http://www.helium.com/items/1657841-what-is-the-difference-between-a-heart-attack-and-heartburn Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:21:42 The liver is one of the biggest organs and it has a lot of big jobs in the body. Without a liver, we cannot live. The liver is responsible for tra... http://www.helium.com/items/1657707-symptoms-of-liver-disease Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:44:40 Costochondritis reminds me of pleurisy. This is because it is associated with a type of inflammation between the rib and the breastbone. You might... http://www.helium.com/items/1657516-what-is-costochondritis Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:38:03 The gallbladder is an organ that we don't have to have for survival. What the function of this muscular organ is, is to collect bile. This organ i... http://www.helium.com/items/1657477-what-are-gallstones Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:59:12 Maine coon cats are long haired cats and they have the name "Maine Coon," since Maine was the state where they originated from. They tend to love ... http://www.helium.com/items/1657367-maine-coon-cat-characteristics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:12:32 Seborrhea is scaly skin in humans as well as in cats or dogs. This skin condition can either be more on the oily side, or feel very drying. This i... http://www.helium.com/items/1656496-what-is-seborrhea-in-cats Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:20:22 Would I try the Cookie Diet myself? No, not as a diabetic on insulin. I am also a Weight Watcher advocate and very much believe that program as th... http://www.helium.com/items/1656365-disadvantages-of-the-cookie-diet-plan Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:36:22 A Norovirus infection is what is behind the cause of gastroenteritis often times. This actually encompasses not one virus, but a set of viruses ta... http://www.helium.com/items/1656322-what-is-a-norovirus Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:54:34 The Modified Mypyramid for the older generation is a bit different for people aged 70 and older. This pyramid was best designed for the needs of o... http://www.helium.com/items/1656243-what-is-the-modified-mypyramid-for-older-adults Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:56:15 The flu often has to run its own course before it goes away, but there are things that you can do to ease the symptoms so you'll feel better. On... http://www.helium.com/items/1656179-wyas-to-treat-the-flu Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:46:43 Losing weight healthfully is great, and it does make you feel so much better about yourself for sure. As a person gets heavier and heavier, not on... http://www.helium.com/items/1656056-what-advantages-there-are-to-losing-weight Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:04 So why do cats sneeze? The most common cause sometimes is an upper respiratory type of infection that your cat may have. If your cat sneezes just ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655384-why-cats-sneeze Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:15 Cats, just like us as people, can have constipation too. There are ways to help treat it when your cat is having this problem. In this article, I ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655337-home-remedies-for-constipation-in-cats Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:05:53 Rippling skin disorder in cats, also known as Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, is when cats display strange behaviors, and are acting like they are ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655303-causes-of-rippling-skin-disease-in-cats Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:35:13 Vegetables are extremely important for the human body. They have tons of nutrients and vitamins, help in preventing disease through their various ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655259-why-the-body-needs-vegetables Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:53:49 Ragdoll cats are so darned cute, and if you are a person that enjoys having a cat inside all of the time, then a Ragdoll breed is for you! The Rag... http://www.helium.com/items/1655065-characteristics-of-ragdoll-cats Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:12:30 Menkes Disease is of a genetic nature, and affecting males. It has to do with a defect in the gene that is responsible for regulating copper. Copp... http://www.helium.com/items/1654958-what-is-menkes-disease Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:37:44 Hypertension, known as high blood pressure, is often a silent disease. Doctors often refer to it as the silent killer since you can walk around wi... http://www.helium.com/items/1654869-hypertension-treatments Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:33 Choosing the right shoes with your diabetes is critical. Diabetes can cause so many different types of foot problems such as neuropathy, foot ulce... http://www.helium.com/items/1654142-choosing-the-right-footwear-for-diabetics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:54:43 Eating vegetables is the most important part of keeping our better health. They provide so many nutrients and vitamins that are substantial for ou... http://www.helium.com/items/1654078-top-10-healthiest-vegetables Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:06:32 Making money by selling Avon isn't all that easy. But you can turn this company into your full-time job, and have success provided you have a good... http://www.helium.com/items/1653955-how-to-sell-avon-successfully Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:31:52 Lipitor is a statin type of drug which helps in lowering cholesterol levels. When cholesterol is brought into the more normal ranges, it prevent... http://www.helium.com/items/1653891-what-is-lipitor-precribed-for Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:24:40 Hepatitis A is an infectious type of hepatitis due to the liver becoming inflamed. It can occur by placing something in the mouth that has been co... http://www.helium.com/items/1653813-preventing-hepatitis-a Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:18:54 Hypokalemia means that you have lower potassium levels than normal. This can be dangerous since your potassium is an electrolyte that supports you... http://www.helium.com/items/1653768-hypokalemia-causes Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:35:56 Constipation means that a person has a hard time passing stools due to lack of fiber in the diet, not drinking enough water, or both. Sometimes, i... http://www.helium.com/items/1653700-how-to-prevent-constipation-problems Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:38:20 Panic and anxiety disorders are all too common in many people. The typical symptoms will be feeling light-headed, nervous, hyperventilating, and a... http://www.helium.com/items/1652817-what-are-panic-disorders Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:14:03 Hypertension has been termed as the silent killer for many years. You can be walking around with it, and not even know that you have it. That is d... http://www.helium.com/items/1652771-problems-from-hypertension Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:34:06 The OneTouch Ultra Mini glucose meter is the best blood glucose meter choice if you want something that is nice and small to carry in your purse... http://www.helium.com/items/1652710-features-of-the-onetouch-ultramini-glucose-meter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:50:06 The ReliOn Micro blood glucose meter is one of the newest on the market. It does require coding, has a 7 second testing time, and requires 0.3 mic... http://www.helium.com/items/1652677-features-of-the-relion-blood-glucose-meter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:21:57 Anyone who is living with diabetes whether it is type 1 or type 2, must keep track of their blood glucose levels on a daily basis. The OneTouch Ul... http://www.helium.com/items/1652632-features-of-the-onetouch-ultrasmart-glucose-meter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:40:30 Testing your blood glucose frequently when you have type 1 or 2 diabetes is an extremely important part of your care plan. Glucose testing helps y... http://www.helium.com/items/1652559-features-of-the-precision-xtra-glucose-meter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:23:43 Testing your blood sugars often with diabetes is very important on a daily basis, and often for a lot of people. The Prodigy Meter is excellent, a... http://www.helium.com/items/1652509-features-of-the-prodigy-autocode-meter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:42:45 The Accu-Chek Compact meter is the meter that uses the drum. This is how the test strips come, and you simply open the meter and insert this littl... http://www.helium.com/items/1652455-features-of-the-accu-chek-compact-glucose-meter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:42:31 Avocados are often bland in their taste, but this green fruit offers a lot of nutrition. In this article, I am going to point out some of the best... http://www.helium.com/items/1651723-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-avocados Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:46:08 Traveler's diarrhea can occur when you are going away from home on either a business or pleasure trip. This isn't usually serious, but very inco... http://www.helium.com/items/1651682-travelers-diarrhea-and-symptoms-to-watch-out-for Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:56:58 The first healthy living book that comes to mind is Healthy Living Made Easy by Steven Whiting. This book compiles many years of diets, taking you... http://www.helium.com/items/1651643-healthy-living-books Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:28:34 Charley's Webb was an excellent mystery type of a story by author Joy Fielding. The main character Charley (Charlotte) Webb, is a newspaper column... http://www.helium.com/items/1651529-charleys-webb-by-joy-fielding Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:24:42 Acne is known as a breakout of pimples in spots on the face, or it can occupy a lot of the face. Some teenagers have mild acne, while others reall... http://www.helium.com/items/1650709-how-to-prevent-acne Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:57:33 Watching your diet when you have diabetes is quite important. In fact, this is one of the most important parts of your self management care plan. ... http://www.helium.com/items/1650433-why-watching-your-diet-as-a-diabetic-is-important Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:52:57 People sometimes think that a "crash diet," is the answer to all of their weight problems. What they don't realize is the truth of the matter, whi... http://www.helium.com/items/1650377-why-crash-dieting-is-dangerous Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:50:57 Having a cold or the flu is not fun. There are a lot of unpleasant symptoms with both that will drag you down, making you feel like you have littl... http://www.helium.com/items/1650347-how-to-tell-the-difference-between-a-cold-or-flu Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:07:11