Prevention of Peptic Ulcers
Avoiding Infections Since H. pylori can other infections that may cause ulcers can be spread through food and saliva contact, washing hands, not sharing drinks, and ensuring that foods are cooked...
View ArticlePreventing a Sore Throat
Sanitize Hands Often Since most sore throats are caused by viruses and bacteria, keeping hands clean and sanitized is the best way to prevent a sore throat from developing. Sanitizing phones, door...
View ArticleToxoplasmosis Prevention
Food and Drink Only drinking water from safe sources and being sure to handle food properly can prevent the spread of toxoplasmosis. Meat should be stored under refrigeration until use, and then cooked...
View ArticlePrevention of Angina
Healthy Lifestyle Lifestyle changes that will help to treat angina will also lower the risk of developing the condition to begin with. Avoiding smoking may be the best way to avoid developing angina...
View ArticleUterine Prolapse Prevention
Lifestyle Remedies The same lifestyle changes that can be effective in treating uterine prolapse can also be effective in preventing it. Avoiding activities that cause coughing, eating a diet that does...
View ArticleSalmonella Infection Prevention
Hand Washing Washing hands properly before handling food or putting hands near mouth can prevent most cases of salmonella infection. Hands should be cleaned thoroughly after using the restroom,...
View ArticleNeuropathy Prevention
Health Although some causes of neuropathy may not be preventable, many can be prevented by living a healthy lifestyle. Avoiding excessive alcohol consumption and smoking can help to keep the...
View ArticleGaucher’s Disease Prevention
Research At this time, there is no way to prevent Gaucher’s disease. Research is being done into the genetic biomarkers which indicate a predisposition to Gaucher’s disease. If scientists can...
View ArticleKidney Stone Prevention
Diet and Lifestyle Changes Drinking plenty of water has been shown to help prevent kidney stones. Different climates and activity levels may require differing necessary quantities or water. Urine...
View ArticleIdiopathic Stabbing Headache Prevention
Yoga and Acupuncture Yoga, acupuncture and other procedures and exercises that are known to relieve stress may be helpful for preventing idiopathic stabbing headaches. While these methods of prevention...
View ArticlePreventing Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome
Clean House Reducing contact with rodents is the best way to prevent development of the Hantavirus. Rodent access to homes can be prevented by closing gaps through which rodents may enter. Keeping food...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Prevention
Healthy Lifestyle While there is no way to prevent Alzheimer’s, there are several conditions that have been linked to the disease. It is recommended to avoid conditions such as heart disease, high...
View ArticleFibromyalgia Prevention
Stress Reduction It is important to reduce the stress in one’s daily life. Doctors recommend developing a plan so that overexertion is limited and emotional stress is avoided as much as possible....
View ArticleCOPD Prevention
No Smoking Since a majority of COPD cases are caused by smoking, a definitive prevention method is to avoid smokers. For non-smokers, this means to never begin. For current smokers, this means to quit...
View ArticleDe Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Prevention
Repetitive Motions Avoiding repetitive motions which put strain on the wrist and thumb can help to prevent de Quervain’s tenosynovitis. Wearing braces while performing repetitive motion may give extra...
View ArticleHeartland Virus Prevention
Insect Repellents Since the heartland virus is transmitted by ticks, methods to repel insects may be effective in preventing the contraction of the disease. Insect repellent sprays and protective...
View ArticleAscariasis Prevention
Hygiene Practicing good hygiene is the best defense against ascariasis. Shoes should be worn when walking through soil, especially if it may be contaminated with feces. Frequent hand washing,...
View ArticleDandruff Prevention
Lifestyle Lifestyle choices that are used to treat dandruff may also help to prevent it. Eating plenty of fatty acids, zinc, and B vitamins has been shown to help prevent dandruff. Getting plenty of...
View ArticleCold Sore Prevention
Washing Hands The spreads of herpes simplex can be prevented by those experiencing an outbreak by washing hands frequently. People with cold sores should wash their hands before touching another...
View ArticleEsophagitis Prevention
Avoiding Excess Acid and Allergens If esophagitis is caused by allergens, it is recommended to avoid those allergens as much as possible. Food labels should be checked often to avoid consuming foods...
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