Saturday, April 24, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
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Natural Ways to Relieve and Avoid Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea home natural treatment cure remedy avoid relieve http://bit.ly/bJkijE
The Stigma Among Hepatitis C Victims: Hepatitis Stigma Hepa HCV Virus HepaC #C epidemic http://bit.ly/buW5OQ
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk http://bit.ly/9Ow9GW
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9lh6SA
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Hypertrichosis, the Werewolves Without the Claws and Fangs: werewolf hypertrichosis rare diseases hair werewolves http://bit.ly/apotUq
Porphyria, the Vampire Disease that Started the Legend: vampire rare disease diseases blood porphyria http://bit.ly/96DGFL
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Moebius Syndrome, a Rare Disease that Can Break Parents� Hearts: Moebius Syndrome rare diseases incurable http://bit.ly/dlzjdB
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Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Boracay, Philippines: Paradise on Earth: Boracay Asia Philippines whitesand beach whitebeach Island paradise http://bit.ly/btH0D6
Natural Ways to Relieve and Avoid Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea home natural treatment cure remedy avoid relieve http://bit.ly/bJkijE
The Stigma Among Hepatitis C Victims: Hepatitis Stigma Hepa HCV Virus HepaC #C epidemic http://bit.ly/buW5OQ
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk http://bit.ly/9Ow9GW
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9lh6SA
Visit the Oil Rich Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Dammam Saudi Arabia Middle East oil rich http://bit.ly/cdPPPg
Hypertrichosis, the Werewolves Without the Claws and Fangs: werewolf hypertrichosis rare diseases hair werewolves http://bit.ly/apotUq
Porphyria, the Vampire Disease that Started the Legend: vampire rare disease diseases blood porphyria http://bit.ly/96DGFL
Appeal of 9-Hole Golf Courses for the Luxury Golfers: golf courses #9-holes putting green 18-holes http://bit.ly/aCQFqI
Moebius Syndrome, a Rare Disease that Can Break Parents� Hearts: Moebius Syndrome rare diseases incurable http://bit.ly/dlzjdB
Visit the Oil Rich Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Dammam Saudi Arabia Middle East oil rich http://bit.ly/9a6KHv
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9Ry98H
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Beauty Behind the Skyscrapers: Riyadh Saudi Arabia Middle east http://bit.ly/dfy2Cf
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Boracay, Philippines: Paradise on Earth: Boracay Asia Philippines whitesand beach whitebeach Island paradise http://bit.ly/btH0D6
Natural Ways to Relieve and Avoid Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea home natural treatment cure remedy avoid relieve http://bit.ly/bJkijE
The Stigma Among Hepatitis C Victims: Hepatitis Stigma Hepa HCV Virus HepaC #C epidemic http://bit.ly/buW5OQ
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk http://bit.ly/9Ow9GW
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9lh6SA
Visit the Oil Rich Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Dammam Saudi Arabia Middle East oil rich http://bit.ly/cdPPPg
Hypertrichosis, the Werewolves Without the Claws and Fangs: werewolf hypertrichosis rare diseases hair werewolves http://bit.ly/apotUq
Porphyria, the Vampire Disease that Started the Legend: vampire rare disease diseases blood porphyria http://bit.ly/96DGFL
Appeal of 9-Hole Golf Courses for the Luxury Golfers: golf courses #9-holes putting green 18-holes http://bit.ly/aCQFqI
Moebius Syndrome, a Rare Disease that Can Break Parents� Hearts: Moebius Syndrome rare diseases incurable http://bit.ly/dlzjdB
Visit the Oil Rich Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Dammam Saudi Arabia Middle East oil rich http://bit.ly/9a6KHv
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9Ry98H
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Beauty Behind the Skyscrapers: Riyadh Saudi Arabia Middle east http://bit.ly/dfy2Cf
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk
Monday, April 19, 2010
Boracay, Philippines: Paradise on Earth: Boracay Asia Philippines whitesand beach whitebeach Island paradise http://bit.ly/btH0D6
Natural Ways to Relieve and Avoid Sleep Apnea: Sleep apnea home natural treatment cure remedy avoid relieve http://bit.ly/bJkijE
The Stigma Among Hepatitis C Victims: Hepatitis Stigma Hepa HCV Virus HepaC #C epidemic http://bit.ly/buW5OQ
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk http://bit.ly/9Ow9GW
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9lh6SA
Visit the Oil Rich Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Dammam Saudi Arabia Middle East oil rich http://bit.ly/cdPPPg
Hypertrichosis, the Werewolves Without the Claws and Fangs: werewolf hypertrichosis rare diseases hair werewolves http://bit.ly/apotUq
Porphyria, the Vampire Disease that Started the Legend: vampire rare disease diseases blood porphyria http://bit.ly/96DGFL
Appeal of 9-Hole Golf Courses for the Luxury Golfers: golf courses #9-holes putting green 18-holes http://bit.ly/aCQFqI
Moebius Syndrome, a Rare Disease that Breaks Parents' Hearts: Moebius Syndrome rare diseases incurable http://bit.ly/dhTJCR
Foie Gras, Delicacy from Diseased Liver of Tortured Duck : foie gras animals delicacy gourmet duck liver food http://bit.ly/dcSC2f
Visit the Oil Rich Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Dammam Saudi Arabia Middle East oil rich http://bit.ly/9a6KHv
Moebius Syndrome, a Rare Disease that Can Break Parents� Hearts: Moebius Syndrome rare diseases incurable http://bit.ly/dlzjdB
Madinah (Medina), Saudi Arabia: Home of the Holy: saudi arabia middle East Medina Madinah Mecca Holyland http://bit.ly/9Ry98H
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Beauty Behind the Skyscrapers: Riyadh Saudi Arabia Middle east http://bit.ly/dfy2Cf
Manila, Philippines' Capital for a Good Reason: Manila Philippines capital Asia http://bit.ly/9gaWKk
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Hypertrichosis Sufferers, Werewolves Without the Fangs and Claws
Werewolves have become a fixture in movies for years. The character of Taylor Lautner, a. k.a. Jacob Black, in the second of the Twilight series entitled New Moon has made werewolves not only popular but also well-loved. Little do most people know that there really are werewolves around, only, they do not have fangs or claws. These werewolves are not even wild or in possession of great strength and powers. In fact, they are even weaker than normal human beings because they are actually with a disorder called Werewolf Syndrome or medically speaking, hypertrichosis.
Hypertrichosis is a disease characterized by the the excessive growth of bodily hair. Hair covers basically the face, limbs and the upper body. In some intances, the hair is very thick and others in patches. This is why hypertrichosis is classified into two types, generalized hypertrichosis and localized hypertrichosis. The former refers to hair growth all over or in most part of body while the later refers to unwanted hair growth in only a single area or very few spots in the body. Subtypes are the acquired and the congenital hypertrichosis. If the disease developed over time, it is acquired and if it is present during birth, it is congenital.
Statistics show that this disease is very rare. One out of one billion has Werewolf Syndrome. It is recorded that only 19 people has this rare disorder in the world today. The disease is attributed to genetic defects. Danny Ramos and Larry Ramos are brothers who have already become famous because of this disorder. They are however the lucky ones. Most of the sufferers of hypertrichosis are made to work in sideshows and circus featured as a beast or a bearded woman. In other words, a laughingstock.
Werewolf Syndrome can easily tear a person’s pride to pieces. It can be an offending disorder since people may fear or laugh at those who possess it. Others are even afraid that it may be contagious.
Hypertrichosis is simply overgrowth of hair. It is not contagious nor terminal. It can however crush a sufferer’s heart to feel the ridicule and fear of others. It would be very important to learn about the disease for others without it will know how to treat those who are suffering from it.
The good thing about the Werewolf Syndrome is that hair can be easily removed through cosmetic treatments. The modern hair removal methods, e.g., eletrolysis, depilation or laser hair removal, are the perfect solution to this weird disease. The hair may also be shaved or plucked. These remedies are however not lasting in the case of acquired hypertrichoses where the underlying problem is actually not curable. Hair may again grow after the application of any of the hair removal method. More than any of these methods however, it is the compassion, understanding and kindness of the people around those who have Werewolf Syndrome that is much more important.
Hypertrichosis is a disease characterized by the the excessive growth of bodily hair. Hair covers basically the face, limbs and the upper body. In some intances, the hair is very thick and others in patches. This is why hypertrichosis is classified into two types, generalized hypertrichosis and localized hypertrichosis. The former refers to hair growth all over or in most part of body while the later refers to unwanted hair growth in only a single area or very few spots in the body. Subtypes are the acquired and the congenital hypertrichosis. If the disease developed over time, it is acquired and if it is present during birth, it is congenital.
Statistics show that this disease is very rare. One out of one billion has Werewolf Syndrome. It is recorded that only 19 people has this rare disorder in the world today. The disease is attributed to genetic defects. Danny Ramos and Larry Ramos are brothers who have already become famous because of this disorder. They are however the lucky ones. Most of the sufferers of hypertrichosis are made to work in sideshows and circus featured as a beast or a bearded woman. In other words, a laughingstock.
Werewolf Syndrome can easily tear a person’s pride to pieces. It can be an offending disorder since people may fear or laugh at those who possess it. Others are even afraid that it may be contagious.
Hypertrichosis is simply overgrowth of hair. It is not contagious nor terminal. It can however crush a sufferer’s heart to feel the ridicule and fear of others. It would be very important to learn about the disease for others without it will know how to treat those who are suffering from it.
The good thing about the Werewolf Syndrome is that hair can be easily removed through cosmetic treatments. The modern hair removal methods, e.g., eletrolysis, depilation or laser hair removal, are the perfect solution to this weird disease. The hair may also be shaved or plucked. These remedies are however not lasting in the case of acquired hypertrichoses where the underlying problem is actually not curable. Hair may again grow after the application of any of the hair removal method. More than any of these methods however, it is the compassion, understanding and kindness of the people around those who have Werewolf Syndrome that is much more important.
Porphyria: the Vampire Disease That Started the Legend
The Vampire Disease, or porphyria in scientific term, is a set of genetic disorders characterized by the malfunction of the hemoglobin production. It is a rare disease that is said to originate from the intermarriages of the European nobility. The good news is, it is not contagious. Unfortunately, it is not curable.
While the term “porphyria” is relatively new, the disease itself has been in existence since the beginning of time. It is referred to, before, as a liver or a blood disease due to its symptoms. It was later called the “Vampire Disease” and was actually the start of the vampire legend.
People suffering from porphyria have symptoms manifested by mythological vampires. Their skin is sensitive to sunlight, their urine is reddish to purplish in color, the gums are shrunk making the teeth looking more prominent and canine-like and they have an averse reaction to garlic. Likewise, people suffering from porphyria will feel constant abdominal pains, will have increased hair growth, bouts of vomits and tightened skin.
The Vampire Disease is the reason why vampires can be considered real. They exist because the folks during the era of the Inquisition refer to patients with porphyria as “vampires”. However, they are far from what we now see on TV or the movies. They are not dangerous, in fact they are sick. The facts enumerated hereunder are the reasons that gave birth to the comtemporary vampires that we now know of.
1) Sensitive to sunlight – When a porphyria sufferer is exposed to the rays of the sun, his skin and face get disfigured and blackened. It also ruptures and swells and the resulting sores have thick hair growing from it.
2) Fangs – The fangs that vampires have are actually the appearance that a porphyria patient gets when his ears and nose start to be eaten away resulting to red lips that peel back from his receding gums. This results into the exposed fang-like teeth that are quite gruesome and frightening in appearance.
3) Drinking of blood – Since porphyria patients have purple-colored urine, it is widely believe then that this was because they drink blood. Aside from this however, there were really some instances when they did drink blood. However, it was animal blood that they used to drink as a means to relieve their anemia and pain.
4) Garlic to ward-off vampires – It may come as a surprise but even this has basis. Porphyria patients has aversion to garlic since the chemicals contained in it aggravates their symptoms. They can experience agonizing pain because of garlic.
5) No reflection in mirrors - It is believed that it must be very hard for any porphyria sufferer to see his appearance once he reached the later stage of the disease where he would have his nose, ears and lips eaten away and his canine-like teeth exposed in an ugly grin. Thus, it is but normal for him to avoid mirrors so as not to see his own deplorable reflection.
6) Aggresiveness – Those with acute porphyria are diagnosed to be irritable, uncooperative, violent and aggressive. They would swear and are basically disinhibited. This may be the reason they are taken to be dangerous.
It is ironical that those with porphyria, who were supposed to be getting medical help, were instead feared, abhorred and was burned at the stake during the Inquisition by no less than the church officials. About 600 of them were burned at the stake during this period. This is where the idea that vampires are repelled by crucifix originated. This is also the reason why porphyria victims, and so are “vampires”, are afraid of the church and anything that symbolizes it.
Today, porphyria has mutated to sets of disorders. It is not common but may be present in 1 out of 10,000. A battery of tests has to be done for it to be diagnosed. It is not curable but it may be contained through regular blood transfusion. It can also be controlled if the patient will have a healthy lifestyle.
With the knowledge about porphyria, people are made aware of the scientific basis of vampires. Most importantly, it will be known that the original concept about vampires is way too far from the truth. Instead of fearing them, people with Vampire Disease should instead be given love and taken cared of.
While the term “porphyria” is relatively new, the disease itself has been in existence since the beginning of time. It is referred to, before, as a liver or a blood disease due to its symptoms. It was later called the “Vampire Disease” and was actually the start of the vampire legend.
People suffering from porphyria have symptoms manifested by mythological vampires. Their skin is sensitive to sunlight, their urine is reddish to purplish in color, the gums are shrunk making the teeth looking more prominent and canine-like and they have an averse reaction to garlic. Likewise, people suffering from porphyria will feel constant abdominal pains, will have increased hair growth, bouts of vomits and tightened skin.
The Vampire Disease is the reason why vampires can be considered real. They exist because the folks during the era of the Inquisition refer to patients with porphyria as “vampires”. However, they are far from what we now see on TV or the movies. They are not dangerous, in fact they are sick. The facts enumerated hereunder are the reasons that gave birth to the comtemporary vampires that we now know of.
1) Sensitive to sunlight – When a porphyria sufferer is exposed to the rays of the sun, his skin and face get disfigured and blackened. It also ruptures and swells and the resulting sores have thick hair growing from it.
2) Fangs – The fangs that vampires have are actually the appearance that a porphyria patient gets when his ears and nose start to be eaten away resulting to red lips that peel back from his receding gums. This results into the exposed fang-like teeth that are quite gruesome and frightening in appearance.
3) Drinking of blood – Since porphyria patients have purple-colored urine, it is widely believe then that this was because they drink blood. Aside from this however, there were really some instances when they did drink blood. However, it was animal blood that they used to drink as a means to relieve their anemia and pain.
4) Garlic to ward-off vampires – It may come as a surprise but even this has basis. Porphyria patients has aversion to garlic since the chemicals contained in it aggravates their symptoms. They can experience agonizing pain because of garlic.
5) No reflection in mirrors - It is believed that it must be very hard for any porphyria sufferer to see his appearance once he reached the later stage of the disease where he would have his nose, ears and lips eaten away and his canine-like teeth exposed in an ugly grin. Thus, it is but normal for him to avoid mirrors so as not to see his own deplorable reflection.
6) Aggresiveness – Those with acute porphyria are diagnosed to be irritable, uncooperative, violent and aggressive. They would swear and are basically disinhibited. This may be the reason they are taken to be dangerous.
It is ironical that those with porphyria, who were supposed to be getting medical help, were instead feared, abhorred and was burned at the stake during the Inquisition by no less than the church officials. About 600 of them were burned at the stake during this period. This is where the idea that vampires are repelled by crucifix originated. This is also the reason why porphyria victims, and so are “vampires”, are afraid of the church and anything that symbolizes it.
Today, porphyria has mutated to sets of disorders. It is not common but may be present in 1 out of 10,000. A battery of tests has to be done for it to be diagnosed. It is not curable but it may be contained through regular blood transfusion. It can also be controlled if the patient will have a healthy lifestyle.
With the knowledge about porphyria, people are made aware of the scientific basis of vampires. Most importantly, it will be known that the original concept about vampires is way too far from the truth. Instead of fearing them, people with Vampire Disease should instead be given love and taken cared of.
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