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- Fatty Deposits on Liver - Basic Information You Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver, or better known as “fatty liver disease” and “FLD,” is a condition that can be reversed, but is where large vacuoles of triglycerides fat accumulate in liver cells by a process called steatosis, or abnormal retention of the lipids within a cell. Even though fatty acids can be blamed ...
Views: 980(1 vote) - Lower Back Pain Exercises - Suitable Exercises for Your Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are many reasons why people develop causes for lower back pain. They may be work related or may have stemmed from injuries road, sports, or simple accidents. In some cases, the reason for a person's lower back suffering may be due to the person's ageing process. For whatever reasons we ...
Views: 973(1 vote) - Removal of Kidney Stones - 5 Tips for Relief - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAnyone that is suffering from a kidney stone or knows someone that is, needs to read this article. Through trial and error we have found the best tips available for the removal of kidney stones. One of these tips are meant to redirect you from medical attention. You should always seek the advice ...
Views: 966 - Hypertension Sufferer's Diet - What Are the Processed Foods to Avoid - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonUnknown to many, unprocessed, or natural foods already contain sodium chloride sufficient enough for our body’s needs, hence, obtaining salt through natural food is not a problem. It is with the intake of processed foods that our body gets to encounter sodium chloride content that causes high ...
Views: 964(1 vote) - Fatty Liver Cure - Is There Really a Cure? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough many people have been misled into believing there is a fatty liver cure, in reality there is not. However being diagnosed with this disease does not necessarily indicate a death sentence. Many individuals are able to keep their disease from progressing further and causing more damage to ...
Views: 959 - Acid Reflux Natural Treatment - 7 Ways to Find Relief Naturally - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux is a condition that directly affects the esophagus. The esophagus becomes inflamed when the liquid content of the stomach builds up in the organ. Surprisingly enough, the severity of the condition ultimately depends on you. To ...
Views: 956 - Lithotripsy as a Kidney Stone Treatment - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones can sometimes reach a certain size wherein it is no longer removable by passing it out via the urinary tract. The sufferer is already in a state of too much pain and is showing signs of infection. Intermittent chills and fever adds to the unbearable pain, hence it is quite ...
Views: 944 - 7 Tried and Tested Herbs as Alternative Treatments for Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on the data of the American Heart Association (AHA), almost one out of three Americans has high blood pressure. The sad part is that they are not aware that the disorder is already in their system. Only when it becomes severe by manifesting symptoms like nosebleeds, headache, or dizzy ...
Views: 938(1 vote) - Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are several different remedies for high blood pressure, tips and tricks to reduce your blood pressure, natural remedies and even medications that can lower elevated blood pressure. Here are some steps you can take to take your life back. One of the most popular remedies for high blood ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - Natural Cure for Kidney Stones - What Will Help You Pass Them? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding a natural cure for kidney stones is not going to be as difficult as you might think. In many cases, more individuals are seeking natural remedies to subside their discomfort and heal their ailments. In general, we live in a more health conscious society, therefore natural remedies are ...
Views: 930(1 vote) - Heartburn Help - 3 Different Methods to Provide Heartburn Relief - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHeartburn can cause so much pain while the regurgitated food together with stomach acids try to find their way out of the esophagus towards the throat. The burning sensation spreads out through your chest and causes sharp stabbing pain. What you need is immediate heartburn help to let the gas ...
Views: 925 - How to Pass a Kidney Stone - 3 Steps Approach - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMost people that are searching the internet to find ways to get rid of the pain from passing kidney stones, how to pass a kidney stone, or even how to avoid getting them. Rarely are people trying to find out how they can pass a kidney stone in a day or less. So, we have decided to change things ...
Views: 925(3 votes) - The Relation Between Gout and Kidney Stones - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout occurrences in certain individuals may be attributed to their kidney conditions. Uric acids found in purines are generally excreted out of the system and are not expected to be totally absorbed by the body. Uric acid levels are not wholly dependent in the amounts of purine rich food that ...
Views: 925 - Treatment of Fatty Liver - It Could Be Easier Than You Think - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonAs with many medical conditions, you do have options and alternatives for treatment of fatty liver. Of course, the heaviest weighing factors in your course of treatment will be the root cause. However, in addition to the actual cause of the fatty liver, your medical care provider will need ...
Views: 925 - Upper Back Pain Exercises That Work - 3 Effective Exercises to Relieve Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany health conditions can be minimized with the right exercises. To reduce your upper back pain, exercises will need to be light to moderate to ensure you do not cause further damage to your back. You should also speak with your doctor before beginning an exercise regimen. Your doctor ...
Views: 921(2 votes) - Alternative Treatment for Gout - What Works? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNot everyone wants to use the customary treatments for their medical conditions and ailments. Some of the most popular reasons individuals are seeking an alternative treatment for gout is because they do not want to use medications or they are looking for a safer method for treating their gout, ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Chronic Back Pain Relief - 4 Most Popular Non-Surgical Methods - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDoctors refer to some chronic back disorders as "nonspecific low back pain" if the discomfort felt is not due to a cancerous growth, a slipped disk, a fracture or a compression due to fracture. The more persistent types of back pain disorders are being distinguished from their root causes, since ...
Views: 918 - Tinnitus Cure - Medication Possibilities for Managing Tinnitus - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonUnfortunately, there is not a tinnitus cure. However, there are several options to assist sufferers of tinnitus to help them deal with it on a daily basis. In many cases, individuals have been able to avoid suffering from tinnitus for several months to years at a time. The treatments can ...
Views: 916(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Headache - Why Headache is not a Reliable Symptom for Hypertension - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonThe role of the heart is to pump blood around the body. In doing this, it needs to apply pressure to accomplish the task. The force needed to push the blood is called blood pressure, translated by the level of blood pumped and the number of pumping, as affected by the obstructions the force has ...
Views: 901(4 votes) - High Blood Pressure Diet - Improving Your Diet by Adding Dietary Fibers - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSince most of the causes that trigger high blood pressure stems from improper dietary intakes, we should give concern as to how our body eliminates the resulting wastes. These wastes are either eliminated through the kidney or through the large intestines. Fiber as waste binder plays a pivotal ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - Healing Back Pain - 3 Self-care Methods in Healing Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPain is said to be a message transmitted by the back nerves to the brain's cell receptors. Pain killers used in healing back pain merely block these messages so they will not be transmitted to the neuros. Based on this, you are merely relying on drugs to perform a function that you yourself ...
Views: 896(1 vote) - Lower Back Pain Help - Here is What You Can Do - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMillions of people across the globe suffer from back pain at least once in their lives. However, not everyone is lucky enough to only have to deal with back pain only once. For many people, help is nearly impossible for them to find. However, if you do not go to your doctor to be treated for ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Ideal for Sufferers Who Need to Avoid Drug Medications - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHome remedies for high blood pressure plays a significant role if a person’s health condition is one that renders him or her ineligible for drug medication. One such condition is that of being pregnant. We are all aware that pregnant women are not supposed to ingest drug medications to avoid ...
Views: 891(4 votes) - Upper Back Pain Relief - 3 Exercises to Reduce Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people are forced to suffer with upper back pain. Relief does not have to be in the form of medication or total bed rest. You can exercise and find the relief you are seeking. However, if the pain is persistent you should consult a medical care provider. Also, if the pain is new, due to an ...
Views: 887(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies - 5 Remedies You Can Use Now - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people are taking advantage of the option to use alternative treatments for UTIs. Urinary tract infection home remedies are growing in popularity, probably because many people are nervous of side effects from using over the counter medications and prescription medications. Herbal ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Treatment of Kidney Stones - Different Treatment Options for Different Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones start out as minute pieces of crystals, formed out of insoluble salt and minerals known as oxalates, which the kidney was not able to excrete through its urine. Often times, this may be due to lack of water intake to keep the stones soluble enough to be washed out. The treatment ...
Views: 875 - Treatment of High Blood Pressure - Are There Options? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people that are diagnosed with high blood pressure are unaware of the options that are available for treatment. Treatment of high blood pressure does not necessarily indicate medications are necessary. There are alternative treatments that have been proven to work for many people. However, ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - UTI Relief - 8 Simple Methods to Get the Relief You Need - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding something that is going to give you UTI relief can prove to be a task in itself. Your doctor might suggest some things, your friends and family members suggest other things, and then of course there is the suggestions you find online. It can be quite mind boggling and time consuming to ...
Views: 855 - Caffeine and High Blood Pressure - What's The Link? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany things that we eat actually contain caffeine which is a mild stimulant. Food such as certain soft drinks, chocolate, tea and coffee all contain certain amount of caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can result in us feeling jittery and nervous. More importantly, caffeine has also an effect ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Cure For High Blood Pressure - 5 Tips To Living A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMedical scientists continue to research in order to establish the ultimate cure for high blood pressure. Because the disease is potentially life- threatening, it is recommended that you get your blood pressure checked regularly. If hypertension, also referred to as the ‘silent ...
Views: 849(1 vote) - Diabetes Pathophysiology - How Environmental Changes Can Influence the Incidence of Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPathophysiology is that branch in science that deals with the study of the changes in mechanical, physical and biochemical functions brought about by a disease. One such disease that brings pathophysiologcal changes is diabetes. Diabetes pathophysiology therefore deals on the various changes ...
Views: 842 - Kidney Stone Removal - Surgery Might Be Necessary - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is important that kidney stones are removed from the body as soon as possible. The longer they are in the body the bigger they become. As they increase in size the discomfort will increase. This can also cause a greater risk for needing surgery to remove the kidney stones from the body. In ...
Views: 840 - Diets To Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are changes we can adopt into our diets to control high blood pressure. Adopting a healthy eating plan is a two prong approach as it prevents the development of having a high blood pressure and lowers an existing elevated blood pressure. Fiber Rich Diet Having a diet that has a huge ...
Views: 837(1 vote) - How to Reduce High Blood Pressure - What You Can Do - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHave you recently been diagnosed with having high blood pressure? Are you trying to research alternatives to lower your blood pressure? This article is going to help you to understand how to reduce high blood pressure. Understanding how to reduce blood pressure is not nearly as difficult as ...
Views: 832(1 vote) - Cystine Kidney Stones - Important Information You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonCystine kidney stones are unique because they are the part of the traits we inherited from the genes of our parents or from someone who carried such genes down to the family line. What a person inherits is the poor ability to transport an amino acid product called cystine to different parts of ...
Views: 830 - Gallstones Remedy - Gallbladder Cleanse As Effective Remedy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonA gallbladder cleanse is said to be one of the most effective gallstones remedy. Based on testimonials it is even hailed as the fastest way to rid your gallbladder of your gallstones. The cleansing involves filling up your system with apple or grapefruit juice. These substances together with ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan - Planned with Proper Medical Consultation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on statistics, 3 percent to 5 percent of pregnant women suffer gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes is related to the insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes as far as the need for proper diet and exercise is concerned. Due to her pregnancy, the pregnant woman is less mindful of her ...
Views: 828 - Diet and Kidney Stones - What you Need to Know - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is almost common knowledge that when a person suffers from kidney stones, he or she is in a great deal of pain. Although kidney stones are often linked to genetics, your diet can also be a factor. It has been proven that in many cases diet and kidney stones can be linked together. Here are ...
Views: 827 - Kidney Stone and Pregnancy - Shape Up After Pregnancy to Prevent Kidney Stones from Recurring - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWhat does a woman do if she finds out that she has kidney stones and her pregnancy is almost full term? Kidney stones and pregnancy often meet during the last phases of a woman’s pregnant condition. Besides, statistics show that only 1 out of 1,500 pregnant women develop stones during her ...
Views: 826 - Remove Gallstones - Know What Works and Get Rid of Your Gallstones - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDepending on the individual you speak to, you might have options to remove gallstones. On the other hand, there are probably the same number of individuals that will tell you that your only option is having your gallbladder removed. Here is the information we found, you can weigh the pros and ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Common Blood Pressure Medications For Stage 1 Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe National High Blood Pressure Education Program is an association that consist of professional, public, voluntary and federal agencies. This association has established guidelines with regards with the type of common blood pressure medication to be used to control your high blood ...
Views: 819(1 vote) - Kidney Stones Disease - All The Things We have To Know About It - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonLiving a healthy life is keeping away from any kidney stones disease. This is not accomplished overnight but by maintaining healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyle in order to avoid it. Kidney stones are formed when the mineral deposits in the body hardened in the kidney. There is the ...
Views: 796 - Alcohol and High Blood Pressure - 4 Reasons to Limit Alcohol Consumption - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the major contributors to high blood pressure is the consistent consumption of alcohol. Regular alcohol drinkers increase the risks of elevated blood pressure because it affects the normal functioning of the body by reversing what it needs to remain healthy. Any hypertension patient ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Common High Blood Pressure Medications - Know These 8 Types - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are eight common medications used to treat high blood pressure. While many people dealing with hypertension will possibly be prescribed a combination of a variety of these medications, the amount of medication needed depends greatly on the type and the level of severity of the illness. ...
Views: 792(1 vote) - Lower Back Pain Treatment - Harnessing the Strengthening Effects of Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAccording to surveys, 4 out of 5 people will suffer from lower back pain at one point in their lifetime. Mainly because the disorder will stem from strenuous physical work that may involve lifting, bending, twisting, assuming an awkward position or even by just standing in a single position for ...
Views: 788 - Help for Back Pain - Look for Other Options if Treatments Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are suffering from back pain caused by simple muscle strains, your pain may be due to simple muscle spasms. If treated properly and with the right medication, the muscle strain causing you discomfort can be treated in just a few weeks. However, some sufferers will experience chronic ...
Views: 774(3 votes) - Smoking - The Hard Facts about Nicotine and how it Causes Hypertension - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on medical studies, it is said that smoking tobacco or cigarettes can cause your blood pressure level to increase by 5 to 10 mm Hg during the day. It is actually the systolic blood pressure that is largely affected since the systolic blood pressure count increases by at least 20 mm Hg. ...
Views: 773 - Type 1 Diabetes Treatment - Knowing the Traditional and Latest Methods - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonType 1 diabetes is also known as "juvenile diabetes" because it typically appears during childhood or adolescence.Typical in the treatment of all diabetic patients, the initial concern in the type 1 diabetes treatment is to maintain blood sugar near the normal level to delay or prevent any ...
Views: 769 - A Gout Diet - Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a common condition for both men and women. It is also considered to be very painful by those that have had an attack with gout. Gout is an inflammation of the joints that is caused by the crystallization of uric acids. Usually there is swelling, redness and often a burning sensation ...
Views: 768(2 votes) - The Behaviors of Type A Personalities and Why They are Prone to Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on psychological studies, there are basically two types of personalities living in our society. One is simply classified as a Type A person and of course, the other is a Type B, person. Naturally, it would further interest you to know how you can distinguish a Type A from a Type B ...
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