Tooth discoloration is the change in color from the normal white enamel to the darkening or brownish discoloration. Persistent tooth discoloration can also occur as a result of the gradual thinning of the enamel layer of the tooth. This thinning allows for more yellow -brown dentin formation underneath becoming visible. This is called amelogenesis imperfecta […]
Babies don’t think like you. They don’t have a plan and their biological clock is still underdeveloped, definitely not fit for you to maintain your normal daily routines. In fact babies’ sole programs on some days are designed to keep you awake as some may thinks. After Bob and Nancy had their first child, they
Infant colic is a common symptom that presents at or about 1 month of age and prevails to about 3 month s of age. The exact cause in not known but there are several theories to explain it. The most plausible one is that the baby’s intestines are still undeveloped and therefore become oversensitive to
Hair loss in children is a common observation. There are several causes and most of them are easily treatable. Among the commonest know causes include: Fungal infection (TINEA CAPITIS) Fungal skin and scalp infections account for the majority causes of hair loss. The prevalence is about 90% of causes presenting to the doctor. The fungus
Lifestyle is changing fast as well as the diets we have on a daily basis. These have a direct bearing on our health except for the genetic messages that we transfer to our offspring in the years to come. We may not have much influence in the genetics but our own health matters a lot
What exactly is diabetes? What types do we know and what can we do about it –this is what this article is all about WHAT IS DIABETES? Diabetes is essentially all about blood sugar control. Normally our blood sugar levels are all within a certain range between 3.5 mmol/L and 8 mmol/L depending on whether
Good sugar control Good sugar control means better quality of life for many years! Insulin is a vital hormone that helps to keep our sugars within normal range. As we get older we tend to produce less insulin as our pancreas and in particular our Beta cells (found in the pancreas) produce less insulin .In
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Tofu It is important to note that most plant foods have no cholesterol compared to animal foods. On the other hand, most animal foods have other important benefits too including high protein content. It has been proven that eating more tofu has helped some perimenopausal women. The foods help protect the heart and arteries by
Introduction Poisoning from ingestion and overdose of ethanol (alcohol). It is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine. It is distributed uniformly to all organ systems, including the placenta if present. Most alcohol is metabolized in the liver. As the blood level rises, the patient’s level of consciousness declines, that eventually ends in coma.