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- High Blood Pressure Symptoms - The Common Symptoms To Watch out For - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOf the millions of Americans suffering from high blood pressure, the condition goes undetected for lack of evident symptoms. Dubbed as the “silent killer”, the disorder will be discovered only if medical examination will be performed for a different health disorder. In worst cases, discovery ...
Views: 1216 - GERD Help - Anti-Reflux Surgery An Alternative Cure for GERD - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonMillions of Americans are affected by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Its painful recurrence sometimes affect the quality of life of the sufferer as it occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not properly functioning. The food being digested along with some stomach acids ...
Views: 1210 - Fatty Liver Diet Guide - Know What's Good and Bad - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonA fatty liver grow due to a variety of factors. Obesity, pregnancy, too much intake of alcohol, and poor eating habits are just some of them. One of the liver’s functions is to break down the fats that are brought in from the stomach. However, problems occur when too much fat than it can ...
Views: 1190 - How to Manage GERD and Still Maintain an Enjoyable Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonGERD symptoms can be very painful and annoying. It can occur anytime and without any warning at the most unexpected places. What's even worse is that the chest pain experienced is similar to a heart attack, and it might even be a real heart attack. When one is afflicted with gastroesophageal ...
Views: 1189 - Urinary Tract Infection Home Treatment - The Baking Soda Solution - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonOne urinary tract infection home treatment often recommended is baking soda. According to suggestions, simply mix about half a teaspoon of baking soda to 8 ounces of water and it will work effectively as a UTI cure. However, this is not simply the case. Baking soda is only recommended if ...
Views: 1186 - Weight Loss Diet to Effectively Reduce High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to control high blood pressure, you have to control your weight. This is based on statistics that almost 30 percent of people with high blood pressure can be cured by losing weight. An additional fat will need blood capillaries measuring a length of about 5 miles longer, hence, ...
Views: 1180(1 vote) - Lower Blood Pressure - Tips to Bring Your Numbers Down - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKeeping your blood pressure in control is very important for your overall health. When your blood pressure rises you can be on your way to several health conditions. In this article you will find tips on how to lower your blood pressure, reasons you should lower your blood pressure and causes of ...
Views: 1179(1 vote) - Over the Counter UTI Treatment - The Growing Concerns About Self-Medication Using OTCs - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDoctors and other medical practitioners have expressed their concern regarding the availability of over the counter UTI treatment. According to these doctors, antibiotic medications about 10 years ago, could never be bought without the doctor's prescription. Today, more than 200 of these ...
Views: 1175 - Hemorrhoids Natural Cure - Know These 4 Methods - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids have several known cures available. Natural healing is common while medicines are available when the healing process is taking too long. Aside from chemicals and surgeries there are also hemorrhoids natural cure you can use. 1. Fiber and Fluids for Softer and Smoother Feces The ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infection Home Cure - 3 Methods to Ease Your Pain - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonUrinary tract infection or commonly known on its acronym as UTI is steadily affecting many people worldwide, thus it is considered as one of the most common bacterial infections that affect any part of the urinary tract such as kidney and bladder. There are several factors that could trigger ...
Views: 1170 - The Fundamentals of Gout Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWith the financial difficulties that hover around us due to the rising cost of commodities, it is only normal to look for gout natural treatment. Aside from the use of organic materials that are harvested from nature's bounty, gout natural treatment is free from radical side effects brought by ...
Views: 1167 - Prostaglandins - How They Promote Better Blood Circulation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonProstaglandins are technically hormones but are seldom classified as such. They belong to a group of lipid compounds that are obtained from fatty acids with important functions in the body. Prostaglandins are not stored by the body but the cells can produce them on demand when there are ...
Views: 1166 - Fatty Liver Alternative Treatment - What Are the Best Choices? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver disease is caused by too much accumulation of fats in the liver cells wherein the liver could not catch up in breaking down the fats. If such disorder is not given the right attention and control, it could be fatal in the long run since it could lead to inflammation of the liver, ...
Views: 1164 - How Hormones Influence Blood Pressure to Rise - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHormones are the chemical messengers of the body since they release certain cells that affect tissues, muscles, and organ cells. Hormones influence blood pressure, like in the case of our kidneys where the hormonal imbalance of insulin leads to a diabetic disorder that progresses with high blood ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Severe GERD Symptoms Most Common in Adults and Children - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the advanced stage of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), hence, more serious in nature. The latter is also called acid reflux due to the rising upwards of stomach acids and food to the esophagus. When there are more than two refluxes in a week, this will now ...
Views: 1159 - How to Measure Your Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe average normal adult blood pressure is 120 systolic and 80 diastolic or simply stated as 120 over 80 in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or 120/80 mmHg. Every individual varies in his or her blood pressure level. The blood pressure reading mentioned above may be used as a reference in ...
Views: 1147(1 vote) - Managing Hypertension - 5 Steps to Save Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is an alarming epidemic that is claiming the lives of many Americans. Medically defined as a cardiovascular condition, if untreated, it leads to more sever complications and potential death. What Americans should know it that managing hypertension is not ...
Views: 1136(1 vote) - Valerian - Still Lacks FDA Approval as Hypertension Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonValerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress. The biochemicals of valerian are similar to the ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Reversing Fatty Liver and Regaining Health - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOnce you begin to recognize the symptoms of fatty liver disease the damage has begun. Reversing fatty liver damage is not possible, however you can very well reduce further damage by seeking medical attention. You and your medical care provider will have to determine the cause for your fatty ...
Views: 1129 - Purine-Rich Foods are Gout Foods to Avoid - Is Purine Really Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWe have often concentrated our attention in the kind of gout foods to avoid. Avoidance of purine-rich food is often touted as the most effective way to prevent the formation of uric crystals that cause gout pains. Is purine really that bad? In what other ways does purine affect our health? ...
Views: 1105 - The 7 Best Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAre you confused about the foods you can eat while you are on a diet? Many people are under the misconception that they need to eat salads, drink plenty of water and have to avoid all sweets and carbohydrates. There is so much more you are able to eat and maintain a healthy diet. Here are some ...
Views: 1104 - Silent Killer - Understanding Why Hypertension is called the Silent Killer Disease - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is widely known as the “silent killer”. Statistics have it that out of the fifty million Americans afflicted with hypertension or high blood pressure, only an estimated of thirty million had proper diagnosis. In fact, most of those who were diagnosed did not visit their ...
Views: 1103 - Exercises for Lower Back Pain - Strengthening your Back Muscles Through Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSome sufferers of lower back pains have experienced severe discomfort and were able achieve relief in a matter of two to four weeks even without a specific treatment therapy. However, part of their experience is the recurrence of the back pain. This is simply because the muscles that support ...
Views: 1102(1 vote) - How to Deal with Stress to Prevent High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDuring the start of the century in 1900, the most common causes of death were mostly communicable diseases which later on were addressed and cured by medical science. The elimination of these diseases in our midst somehow doubled the life expectancy of humanity. What can be quite interesting is ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Reasons for Urinary Tracy Infection Explained - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFor many men and women, urinary tract infections are not something they have not had to deal with. On average, over 8 million visits to a doctor are for UTIs. Unfortunately, just because these individuals know how to recognize a infection does not mean they know what causes a UTI. The actual ...
Views: 1095 - Natural Remedy for Gout Provides Luscious Relief from Herbs and Cherries - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonToday, almost all types of disorders have drug based treatment and a corresponding natural remedy. In fact, natural remedies are giving some pharmaceutical companies a run for their money, since they are now more popular. The gout disorder is one of those disorders where sufferers would much ...
Views: 1090 - Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids Pain - 4 Ways For Pain Relief - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonExternal hemorrhoids are painful as the area that have swollen are filled with nerve endings sending pulses to your brain like it is on fire. This pain is very uncomfortable and needs to be treated to prevent the hemorrhoid from getting worst. Good thing that there are home remedies for ...
Views: 1086(1 vote) - Natural Treatment for Gout - A Matter of Will and Self-discipline - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been known that gout is an excruciating body condition that’s hardly easy to bear. For cases like these, natural remedies have been studied over the years as the most effective methods to do away with such pain. There is a medical consideration that most gout medications prescribed by ...
Views: 1086 - Cure for Bleeding Hemorrhoids - 3 Common Cures - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids start to bleed when too much strain is applied to them causing the swollen tissues to break. Internal hemorrhoids are the types that commonly bleed because of the feces that hit them during bowel movement but external hemorrhoids could also bleed. Cure for bleeding hemorrhoids are ...
Views: 1076 - Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure - 7 Effective Ways - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonWhat is the most common health problem that is growing at the alarming rate? Hypertension or High Blood Pressure will be the answer given by one out of four people. Presently, most doctors will urge patients to take pharmaceutical medication to keep their conditions in control. However, ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Fatty Liver and Milk Thistle - What Is the Connection - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonMost people are not health conscious for they are not careful on what they are eating. They eat and drink anything regardless if they are not good for the health. Each organ of the human body has its specific function and if something goes wrong, the body cannot operate normally as well. ...
Views: 1069 - Home Remedies for UTI - 5 Most Common Methods - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the most common bacterial infections that affect any part of the urinary tract such as kidney and bladder is UTI. There are several determinants for urinary tract infection such as sexual activity, gender, genetics and other risk factors like diabetes, sickle-cell disease or anatomical ...
Views: 1066 - Symptoms and Causes of High Blood Pressure Can Be Reversed Through Proper Awareness - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBeing aware of the symptoms of high blood pressure and its causes are the best tools we can have in order to avoid high blood pressure. We can deter its debilitating effects if we know its causes before the symptoms of high blood pressure takes place. The common symptoms of high blood pressure, ...
Views: 1064(1 vote) - Acid Reflux and Chest Pain - It Could Already be a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonAcid reflux and chest pain can present some form of danger to a heart patient. The chest pains are quite common, some individuals are not aware that what they are suffering is no longer acid reflux and chest pains but already the onset of a heart attack. Before going any further, let us first ...
Views: 1063 - Can Fatty Liver Be Reversed? Learn the Proper Way - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonWhen it comes to the condition of the liver, everybody is concerned. Why? That’s because it is one of the organs of the body that has a lot of important functions. So, any malfunction may cause a lot of problems. It is also a sensitive part of the body that if damaged, can be the cause of one’s ...
Views: 1060 - How to Stop Heartburn from Overcoming You - 7 Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you’re a heartburn sufferer, the best way to overcome its effect is to learn more about it. You may think that it is just a simple case of indigestion manifested by a burning pain in the chest, often mistaken for a heart attack. For one, you cannot just let this type of disease go on ...
Views: 1053 - African American Women And Hypertension - Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been discovered that hypertension is most prevalent amongst African Americans that any other population within the United States. The disease is not easily detected; therefore it remains dormant for many years; as African Americans rarely commit to regular doctor visits. ...
Views: 1049(1 vote) - How to Dissolve Kidney Stones Effectively Using the Latest Technology - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonRecent technology aimed on how to dissolve kidney stones are already available in some hospitals. Thanks to various medical practitioners whose purpose is to ease the pain of the sufferers, giving rise to modern equipment on how to dissolve kidney stones effectively. Kidney stones are ...
Views: 1048 - Fatty Liver Remedy - Know the Cures For Its Cause - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver is a condition where fats that could not be broken down by the live build up in the liver cells. This is not something that should be ignored for it can lead to a more serious health problem like cirrhosis, cell death, inflammation of the liver, and fibrosis. Before finding any ...
Views: 1043 - Laser Kidney Stone Removal - What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones can be a very painful condition. There are several different methods used to eliminate the them. Among some of the more popular methods is herbal treatments, pain medications with a combination of increasing fluids and dietary modifications. However, sometimes it is necessary to ...
Views: 1032 - Natural Cure for Urinary Tract Infection - Natural Remedies to Treat Your UTI - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding the right natural cure for urinary tract infection can be time consuming to say the list. You have to rummage through all of the information online and cross reference it against the suggestions that have been given to you from well meaning friends and family members. Urinary tract ...
Views: 1031(1 vote) - Upper Back Pain Causes and Treatment Using Simple Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe upper back pain causes may be related to injury or distress sustained from work related activities. In other cases, some individuals adopted poor postures, which subsequently resulted to muscular irritation or joint dysfunction or at times both, over a period of time. The pain becomes ...
Views: 1018(1 vote) - Gallstones Home Remedy - Simple Ways to Feel Better - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are thousand upon thousands of home remedies all over the internet, cures for every aliment you could imagine. Because more and more people are concerned with medications and surgical procedures there seems to be a growing trend for natural remedies and home remedies. We could not ...
Views: 1014 - Best Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids - 2 Remedies That Work - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids are very uncomfortable conditions, but are very much avoidable. But for those who currently suffer from them, home remedies are available to help you deal with the condition. Currently there are two best home remedies for hemorrhoids. 1. The Ice Cold Treatment Itching, pain, ...
Views: 1010 - Fatty Liver and Diet - Understanding the Relationship to Control FLD - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver, popularly known as FLD or fatty liver disease, is caused by too much accumulation of fats in the liver cells. If such disorder is not given the right attention and control, it could be fatal in the long run. The good news is that it could be treated and controlled through dietary ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Can I Lose Fat Off My Stomach Without Losing My Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonBeware! There are more unproductive methods to losing abdominal fat than there are beneficial methods. A most common question these days is: How can I successfully lose fat off my stomach? Many advertisements these days focus on one thing and one thing only: Making money. Because of this and ...
Views: 1009 - How To Use Your Diet For Gout Prevention - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from gout you probably already know that your diet can have an impact on your symptoms. There are foods that you will be able to eat and foods that you should avoid. It is important that you discuss with your doctor the best diet for gout prevention for you. The foods you will be ...
Views: 994 - Urinary Tract Infection Remedy - How Effective is your UTI Remedy? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere is so much that has been said about goldenseal as an effective urinary tract infection remedy, but there is so little that we know about it. It is one of the most recommended natural treatments for UTI, and knowing what makes it effective can help us discern its potentials as alternative ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Cure for Back Pain - 3 Steps to a Pain Free Back - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people throughout the world suffer from one of the most common ailments to be had; back pain. People believe that in order to cure back pain, the most ancient methods and medicines must be sought out. This might be true, but not necessary. The cure for back pain can be found by modern ...
Views: 992(1 vote) - Fatty Liver Disease Treatment - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver disease is a condition that nearly 20% of Americans suffer from. However, even though this is a common disease, many people, even some that have been diagnosed with it are unaware of the causes and fatty liver disease treatment options. Fatty liver disease is a fairly broad term that ...
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