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- When Gout Inflammation Won’t Go Away - What You Should Know - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout inflammation occurs when the immunity system recognizes the crystalline uric acids as foreign bodies to be attacked. Different people have different ways of experiencing inflammation discomfort. While some may experience gout pain by intermittent flashes of attack, some sufferers on the ...
Views: 26680 - Foods to Avoid for Urinary Tract Infection - 5 Types of Foods to Stay Away - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonUrinary tract infection or UTI is one the most common infections that anybody could have. Genetics is one the causative agents of UTI, so some people were unfortunately left with no choice. However, there is one best option to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and that would be through a ...
Views: 21159 - Dissolve Gallstones Naturally - 5 Most Effective Ways - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the reasons why surgery is being assailed as a treatment option for gallbladder disorder is because it deals with the removal not only of the stones but the gallbladder itself. In fact, doctors who often recommend this treatment are criticized for not considering the possible outcomes ...
Views: 16979(2 votes) - Learn How to Shrink Hemorrhoids Quickly - 6 Ways for Fast Results - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids are basically blood vessels that have swollen commonly caused by too much strain from constipated stool. That is why one of the best methods to get rid of hemorrhoids is to shrink the swelling. There are several ways to shrink hemorrhoids quickly. 1. Ice Packs The first thing ...
Views: 15325 - Ringing Ears Vitamin Deficiency - Why It Matters - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonRinging ears are often suffered by people having tinnitus as one of its symptoms. This condition makes them irritable and bothersome. But tinnitus is considered a symptom of underlying disease such as age- related hearing loss, ear injury and disorder in the circulatory system if ruled out. ...
Views: 13210 - Hereditary High Blood Pressure Can Be Reversed in The Next Generation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is normally associated with heredity factors. Hereditary high blood pressure is common since almost all families have a family member or members who had history of this disease. Opposed to this, a scientist named Lewis Dahl performed a research on laboratory animals linking ...
Views: 8782(1 vote) - Watch Out for Kidney Stone Complications - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNormally kidney stones will pass through the body a while after they have been formed causing no serious damage to the patient but may cause mild to severe discomfort. However sometimes the stones will not remove themselves from the body easily enough or within a quick enough timescale and it is ...
Views: 8506 - Excessive Sugar Intakes Can Also Cause High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAccording to statistics, most adults consume about 130 pounds of sugar each year, which is equivalent to 6-oz glass full of sugar. Sugar as most of us are unaware of, are found not only in sugar rich or sweetened foods but are also found hidden in processed foods. Hence, if most of the foods ...
Views: 8358(1 vote) - Cures For Tinnitus - 7 Natural Ways - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOver 35 million Americans are being affected by Tinnitus, a hearing condition where infuriating noises are experienced. Tinnitus originated from the Latin word “tinnire”, which means ringing or tinkling like a bell. It can obstruct concentration or be a reason for sleep disturbance. Tinnitus ...
Views: 7839(3 votes) - K-Factor in Diets and its Importance in Controlling High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough blood pressure is the result of different factors, the common denominator is extreme salt and the improper balance of potassium and sodium. These two are the major electrolytes of the body in the production of energy, nerve conduction, cell integrity, to name a few. They are the ...
Views: 7519(1 vote) - 8 Tips To Control Gout With Diet - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you or someone you know is suffering from gout, you know how painful this can be. Finding ways to not only alleviate the pain and methods to control the onset of future bouts of gout can be a difficult task. It has been proven time and again that a person can control gout with diet. There are ...
Views: 5437 - Calcium Channel Blockers and Gout - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you have been suffering from painful bouts with gout you might be considering asking your doctor to prescribe you something for the pain. It is important that you are aware of some possible drug interactions. There are also some medications that can cause your gout to become aggravated. ...
Views: 4754 - Ringing in the Ears - 4 Important Steps to Take and Stop Ringing in the Ears - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to imagine how a tinnitus sufferer feels, imagine the sounds of siren or the screeching sound of vehicles or crackling sounds of wood fire constantly ringing in the ears. This can be a tormenting condition that makes life difficult. In fact, these sounds get more intense at night ...
Views: 4587(1 vote) - Internal Hemorrhoids Home Treatment - 5 Home Treatments for Relief - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonInternal Hemorrhoids are not painful but are common to bleeding when stool bruises these swollen tissues when passing out of the body. This lack of physical discomfort is one of the reasons why individuals suffering from internal hemorrhoids usually take these for granted. This should not be the ...
Views: 4331 - Acupuncture: The Better Alternative in Treating UTI - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHealth authorities and experts have expressed concern about the emerging threat of antibiotic resistance among UTI patients. In fact, they are considering this to be one of the reasons why urinary tract infection, particularly among women, has becoming acute or persistent as a disease. In ...
Views: 4062(2 votes) - Home Remedy for Acid Reflux - 5 Natural Tips - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is not unlikely that you may develop the disease called Gastroesphogeal Reflux Disease or acid reflux. As a matter-of-fact, one out of every 10 adults may develop the condition in a lifetime. GERD is a chronic digestive disorder that damages the lining of the esophagus. The symptoms of acid ...
Views: 4038 - Tinnitus Depression - Coping Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTinnitus depression is common among tinnitus sufferers though, the degree of occurrence is not severe compare to those suffering psychological depression itself. As medical specialists defined, tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom – a result of several underlying conditions such as ear ...
Views: 3883(1 vote) - Beer and Kidney Stones - Is it Safe? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany men and woman have had the misfortune of dealing with the agonizing pain of passing a kidney stone. If you have not had to deal with the excruciating pain, you are one of the lucky ones! To make matters much worse for those that have had kidney stones, there is an 80% chance that they ...
Views: 3826 - Natural Treatment for Fluctuating High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is important that you control your high blood pressure and maintain a healthy blood pressure level. It is often wise to find a natural treatment for fluctuating high blood pressure instead of taking prescription medication. To treat your fluctuating blood pressure naturally there are a few ...
Views: 3824(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Postpartum - Know Its Dangers - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonPregnancy is a very precious thing especially for women who don’t have a child yet. They take care of themselves because they know that a new life is starting to grow inside their womb. Carrying a baby for almost nine months is not an easy thing to do. There are many things to consider ...
Views: 3799 - Urinary Tract Infection Recovery Time - How Long Will It Last? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonUrinary tract infection is one of the infections that are very common both in men and women. It is caused by bacteria particularly E. coli that enter the urinary tract, urethra and bladder. Pains that are unbearable and discomfort go along with urinary tract infection. These can hinder the ...
Views: 3770 - Lowering High Blood Pressure with Spices - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAs you likely already know it is important to maintain control over your blood pressure. Natural and alternative treatments for controlling blood pressure is rapidly increasing in popularity among people everywhere. Lowering high blood pressure with spices could very well be the most appreciated ...
Views: 3536(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of UTI Without Medicine - Here Is What You Should Do - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFace it, times are tough and money needs to go much further than it used to. Because of this, many people are looking for less expensive ways to treat their aliments including UTIs. We are going to help you learn how to get rid of UTI without medicine and without emptying your wallet. Doctors ...
Views: 3430 - Tinnitus Hearing Aid - Help and Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonThe cure for tinnitus to date has not been known and seems to be illusive for medical researchers, similar as to its idiopathic nature – its cause is also unknown. Many sufferers described this symptom as the “phantom” head or ear noise because only the perceiver can hear the buzzing, ringing, ...
Views: 3381(2 votes) - Tinnitus Masker - How to Choose the Right Tinnitus Masker - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonA tinnitus masker is any form of device which helps the tinnitus sufferer in drowning out the incessant ringing, whizzing, humming or buzzing sounds emanating from within his inner ears. The device may come in the form of a machine, a CD or hearing aid while the latest innovation comes in ...
Views: 3309 - Controlling Your Gout With a Low Purine Meal Plan - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from gout you likely know how important it is to eliminate high purine foods from your diet. Changing your lifestyle and eating habits is key to keeping your gout at bay. Controlling your gout with a low purine meal plan is among the best ways you can minimize your bouts of ...
Views: 3259 - Foods To Avoid For Gout - Living A Healthy Life To Avoid Painful Gout Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a type of arthritis that affects the joints, tendons, and other bodily tissues. Even as the medical condition is more common amongst men over 30, it is also known to develop in women who are post-menopausal or hypertensive. Several risks factors increase the chances of developing gout; ...
Views: 3252(1 vote) - Tinnitus Therapy - Behavioral Techniques to Attain Habituation - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the most effective tinnitus remedy being recommended lately is called the process of habituation. Habituation refers to the behavioural techniques adopted by the tinnitus sufferer in order to relegate the noises into the background and become adept at ignoring the irritating sounds ...
Views: 3218(2 votes) - Calcium and Magnesium for High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonCalcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that the body needs. They are two of the minerals contained in each of the body cells, hence calcium and magnesium can contribute to the occurrence of high blood pressure. Calcium is needed in the integration of cell membrane. However, when ...
Views: 3006(1 vote) - Pulsatile Tinnitus - What Does It Mean If Tinnitus Sounds Are Heard By Others? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonPulsatile tinnitus is different from the ordinary tinnitus experienced by most sufferers. The sound being heard are not considered as phantom sounds because others can hear what the tinnitus patient is suffering from. Medical studies have determined that the pulsatile tinnitus sounds emanate ...
Views: 2976 - Tinnitus Treatment - Surgery As a Treatment For Tinnitus - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonIn contemplating surgery as a last resort for tinnitus treatment, you should perhaps think about this option a hundred times over. You should be aware that tinnitus surgery involves cutting the eighth nerve in your auditory system without guarantee that the process will relieve you of your ...
Views: 2944 - Low Carb Diet Ideas - Tips And Tricks To Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonFor the most part when no matter how good your intentions are when you begin a diet, it is rare to actually have the motivation to stick with it. Many of your friends and family members will have tips and suggestions to help you lose weight which can often be quite confusing because many of the ...
Views: 2772 - High Blood Pressure Over 200mmHg - How to Avoid It? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a disorder in which too much pressure exerted by the blood on the blood vessels causes complicated diseases that can threaten the lives of sufferers. High blood pressure may cause ...
Views: 2678(1 vote) - Control Your High Blood Pressure by Monitoring Pulse Rates - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonYour success in controlling your high blood pressure is ensured by keeping a record of your pulse rates, weight loss or even the waist line. Tracking the progress involves monitoring as to what the heart is doing. Hence, one way of assessing the improvement of high blood pressure is via the ...
Views: 2610(1 vote) - Facts and Fallacies About Home Remedies for Gout - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSo much has been said and written about home remedies for gout, it may often lead people into confusion as to what is true and what is not. Let us tackle some matters about gout and separate each fact from the fallacy: Facts: 1. There are no definite home remedies for gout to prevent gout ...
Views: 2529 - Ear Ringing Treatment - Start Getting Results by Using Home Remedies as Tinnitus Treatments - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonYou may be aware by now that more than 40 million Americans are suffering from tinnitus and that 17% of the global population are tinnitus afflicted. You will then come to the realization that what they say about tinnitus as incurable must be true. Otherwise, the number of tinnitus ...
Views: 2525 - Dissolving Gallstones Naturally - 5 Medicinal Properties of Artichokes in Gallstones Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSurgery as an option to treat gallbladder disorder has often been criticized. It is said that an estimated 40% to 50% of those who underwent gallstone removal surgery, suffer from constant diarrhea, excessive bowel gas and dull abdominal pains as a result of losing their gallbladders. Hence, ...
Views: 2497(2 votes) - Homeopathic Cures for Tinnitus - Choosing the Right Plan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonExasperating noises in the ears such as hooping, buzzing, or ringing can be sporadic or incessant. This situation can sometimes be associated with fractional hearing loss, and can certainly disturb and annoy you. Tinnitus can go along with some conditions connected to the nervous system and ...
Views: 2436(1 vote) - The Different Types of Acid Reflux Tests - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt seems as though acid reflux disease is becoming more popular and common over the past ten years or so. With such a drastic increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with having acid reflux, testing has also become more popular. However, there is not just one acid reflux test, doctors ...
Views: 2386 - Causes of Tinnitus - Knowing the Common Causes as the First Step to Tinnitus Treatment - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOnce a patient submits himself for medical examination regarding ringing, whizzing, buzzing or hissing sounds emanating from his ear, the patient will be required to undergo a series of tests. This is not surprisingly so since the causes of tinnitus are varied. The medical practitioners have ...
Views: 2249(1 vote) - Garlic and Onion for High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGarlic and onion are being used for centuries in treating high blood pressure by different cultures because of its therapeutic virtues. Garlic and onions are herbs from the lily family with the ability to strengthen the heart and maintain the blood flow thereby regulating the pressure of the ...
Views: 2229(1 vote) - Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Removal - Get the Relief You Want - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoid is a common problem suffered by people who have high risk for it. This may be due to chronic constipation, too much straining brought by pregnancy, prolonged sitting, and low fiber diet or even by eating spicy foods. Hemorrhoids often let you suffer from pain and discomfort, and ...
Views: 2122(1 vote) - Creating Your Own Easy-to-Follow Diet for Gout Sufferers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe number of gout victims nowadays is quite significant. The main suspect? The food that people include in their diet; the food we guzzle is a big factor to our health. If you are therefore a victim of gout, you need to follow a strict diet for gout sufferers. However, the problem with the ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - 5 Ways to Cure Urinary Tract Infection Fast - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are suffering from a urinary tract infection, you don’t want to wait for relief, you want it now. There are several ways to cure urinary tract infection fast. However, if you are going to be using a natural or home remedy to treat your UTI you should consult your medical care professional ...
Views: 1963(2 votes) - How to Treat Tinnitus If You have Sensorineural Hearing Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTinnitus is quite common in war torn countries like Iraq and Afghanistan where bombs and exchange of rapid gunfire is as routine as the daily newspaper. It’s the most prevalent injury suffered by those who are still alive and who managed to go unscathed with the everyday dose of exchange of ...
Views: 1871(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Headache - Watch Your Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people do not consider linking a headache to their high blood pressure. For the most part, headaches are often dismissed as nothing more than stress. However, the stress part is correct, but a high blood pressure headache is often what the individual is really experiencing. As you might ...
Views: 1855 - Quick Fix for Gout - Send the Pain Packing with These 6 Tips - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a medical condition that can be controlled with dietary changes. However, controlling the gout is not a guarantee. In many cases, a person will still experience an attack with gout. These attacks generally come on in the middle of the night, waking the person up. Without warning you ...
Views: 1840 - How to Treat Hemorrhoids with Witch Hazel - 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOne herb known as a good remedy for hemorrhoids is Witch Hazel. This herb is the source of a particular astringent that has several medicinal purposes for acne and even swelling such as hemorrhoids. This is why several steps were developed on how to treat hemorrhoids with Witch Hazel. 1. ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Treatment for Bleeding Hemorrhoids - 6 Ways to Stop Bleeding - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonBleeding hemorrhoids can be normal when the swollen tissues get bruised. There are also cases where severe bleeding occurs. Several treatment for bleeding hemorrhoids are available for the typical and severe types. 1. Hemorrhoid Creams Creams with hydrocortisone are the best hemorrhoid ...
Views: 1796 - The Most Effective Weight Loss Methods - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are looking for a magic pill that is going to shed your weight for you, let me know when you find it! It is important that you are losing weight in a healthy fashion. Following some of the popular trend or fad diets can prove to cause more harm to your overall health than the few extra ...
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