Glossary
Eczema is a dry skin condition that makes patches of your
skin become dry, red and itchy. It can
occur on just about any part of the body. However, in infants, eczema typically
occurs on the forehead, cheeks, forearms, legs, scalp, and neck.
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid
(EDTA) is a synthetic solution that is used to pull toxins from the
bloodstream.
Efficacy quite simply means a product or services
effectiveness or ability to produce the desired results as claimed.
Electroencephalography is a neurological test that uses an electronic monitoring device to measure and record electrical activity in the brain.
Electrolytes are the chemicals in our blood stream that
regulate the important functions of our bodies. When electrolytes dissolve in
water they separate into positively and negatively charged ions. Nerve
reactions and muscle function all depend on the proper exchange of these
electrolyte ions inside and outside cells. Electrolyte imbalance may be
triggered by:
Natural electromagnetic fields are present everywhere in the
environment but are invisible to the human eye. Electric fields are produced by
the build up of electric charges in the atmosphere. The Earth's magnetic field
causes a compass needle to point in a north-south direction and is used by
birds and fish for navigation.
An electromyogram (EMG) measures
the electrical activity of muscles.
Jugular venous pressure is the indirectly observed pressure over the venous system.
An embolism is an obstruction in a blood vessel. An embolism
occurs when an object or objects move from one part of the body to another by
circulating through a blood vessel.
Emesis is quite simply an alternative name or description
for vomiting.
Endocrinology is the branch of medicine that diagnoses and treats diseases of the endocrine system.
Endorphins are chemicals that are produced within our bodies
that achieve a lot of positive things for us. Primarily they help control pain.
They can also elevate our moods. Endorphins are the feel good hormones, so with
an increased endorphin release there is usually an elated positive feeling.
An enema is a procedure used for clearing the bowel and
colon.
One of the factors that define a living thing from an
inanimate object is its ability to carry out chemical reactions that are
crucial for its survival. None of these reactions are possible without enzymes.
Epilepsy is a brain disorder in which nerve cells in the
brain sometimes send out an abnormal signal.
Extravasation is an injury caused
by leakage of solutions from the vein to the surrounding tissue spaces during
intravenous administration.