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- 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: 1011 - Uric Acid and Kidney Stones - Foods and Risk Factors Involved - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonUric acid is one of the causes of kidney stones. Waste materials in the body if not completely dissolved in the urine will crystallize, hence, uric acid becomes kidney stones (calculi). Hardened mineral deposits like uric acid, calcium oxalate, to name some, form in the kidney resulting to ...
Views: 812 - Understanding Each Kidney Stone Composition to Appreciate its Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt’s interesting to note that kidney stones compositions vary, each leading to a specific distinction on how each main composition amass to form into a kidney stone. Basically, all kidney stones start with a nucleus of crystal substances. This nucleus if dissolved in a soluble form of urine can ...
Views: 816 - Insulin Resistance Diabetes - Simply Prevented by Self-discipline - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDue to insulin resistance, diabetes will be classified as type 2 in diagnosing the diabetes affliction. Some forms of excesses present in the body like unwanted body fats impair body cells. These fats render cells to become resistant to the functions of the insulin hormones. In due time, as the ...
Views: 654 - 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: 901 - Healthy Choices Shouldn’t Be Difficult - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Joanne JacksonEvery time I hear the news it seems that one thing or another has been found to be either good or bad for us. One week the “experts” are telling us to cut back on or eliminate a particular food or drink as it can cause disease or health conditions (at least it did in lab animals), and the next ...
Views: 1554(1 vote) - Tonsil Stones - Prevention, Removal, and Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Josh KathermanTo begin, a tonsil stone is a yellow or white (usually) small glob on material that builds up in the crypts, or little holes, of your tonsils. The bacteria and gases released from these spread down the back and front of the tongue causing bad breath. Many people are concerned with methods ...
Views: 5692(2 votes) - The Roadmap for a Healthy Business Trip - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2009 from Colette RobicheauA good business trip takes careful planning. So does maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a healthy weight. If you travel frequently in your line of work, or for your business, you know how difficult it can be to keep up good habits and how easy it is to slip into bad ones. The good news is that, ...
Views: 1004 - Where To Find Blood Building Nutritional Supplements Foods and the Role of Glyconutreints - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Lewis BlankfieldBlood building nutritional supplements are necessary as the foods that provide specific nutrients thought to encourage the production of new blood cells in the body are missing in our diet. The most important ingredient in a food is iron, but vitamin B12 and folic acid are also key. Although ...
Views: 1720(1 vote) - The Importance of Blood Building Nutritional Supplement Glyconutrients and the Risk Of Belly Fat - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2009 from Lewis BlankfieldThe Blood Building Nutritional supplements the body needs to be healthy and reduce belly fat: Essential minerals and vitamins (for healthy cells) Antioxidants (cell protection) Phytonutrients (detoxify the system) EFA’s (hormonal function, cell regulation and metabolism) Essential amino acids ...
Views: 1168 - Two Ways to Know if You Have Bruxism - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Julie SimpsonAs we are going through hard economic times, stress levels are going through the roof and the number of teeth grinding cases is on the rise very rapidly. The American Dental Association (ADA) states that up to 50% of the American population has experienced some form of bruxism or teeth grinding ...
Views: 1066 - Muscular Causes of Low Back Pain - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2009 from Roger FontaineLow back pain caused by tight anterior inner hip muscles. This article is written at a level which requires some knowledge of anatomical attachments, ie: origins and insertions of muscles, as well as names of muscles. Should you wish to know more I invite you to look online for an anatomy ...
Views: 3731(1 vote) - Baldness Might Also Come from the Father’s Genes - by It has long been believed that a person’s hair loss condition is always inherited from his grandfather from the mother’s side. However, recent studies show that such popular idea is quite unlikely because there are thousands of balding men who have pates that look more like that of their ...
Views: 889 - 3 Substances Your Body Must Have - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Joshua YamsonIf you provide your body with the organic substances that it must have and avoid the dis-ease producing substances found in many processed foods, then you stand a good chance to have optimal health even in this dis-ease producing society that we live in. Your body must have these 3 important ...
Views: 4104 - Stress Can Make Life Miserable: 10 Things You Need to Know About Magnesium Nutrition That Will Help You Combat Stress - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Boris LevitskyIn today's environment, economic stress and job stress is on everyone's mind. Although stress can come at you in many forms both physical and mental, our bodies respond similarly to both types by increasing the use of and need for magnesium to manage the stress. Here are 10 things you need to ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Adrenal Glands and Feeling Lethargic: Why You Are Experiencing Fatigue Symptoms and What You Can Do About It - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Boris LevitskyDr. Michael Pangelinan of the Universal City Medical Group tells you how to avoid and/or overcome the debilitating effects of lethargy and fatigue associated with the health status of your adrenal glands. Lethargy and fatigue symptoms are a frequent result of worn-out adrenal glands. Because ...
Views: 7647(1 vote) - Your Best Healthcare Advocate: Part 2 - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Amy Korn-ReavisYou gathered new information. You have questions about a many different issues. Now you want answers. Where do you find the answers to your questions? What resources do you have to get the answers about your health in particular? Your doctor is your first thought, but you have only one ...
Views: 1322 - Signs of High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia) - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from JOHN NGIJSEHAn important part of managing diabetes is recognising when your blood glucose (sugar) becomes too high and knowing what to do about it. In this article we will talk about what is too high a blood glucose level, how this can happen, help you recognise the key symptoms of high blood glucose and ...
Views: 933 - Do-It-Yourself Brain Damage - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2009 from Bette DowdellEvery day of every year, people across the fruited plain engage in do-it-yourself brain damage. Sadly, they have no idea. How can this be? I’m glad you asked. First, some background: Along the bottom of the brain is a small, sort of pancake-shaped thingy called the hypothalamus. And ...
Views: 1471 - Nail Fungus: The Only Option is to Seek Proper Medical Care - by Nail fungus infection occurs when fungi flourish in a fingernail or toenail and the nail bed beneath it. The toes are more prone to nail fungus, compared to the fingernails, since former they grow very slow. This slow growth is ideal for the development of fungi culture. Also, toenail infections ...
Views: 975 - What is Detoxification? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from Alexi BraceyWhat is Detoxification? Detoxification is the process of removing and eliminating toxins from your blood, tissues, interstitial fluids, and all systems of elimination and the cells of the body. The detoxification system is the most important because it will determine whether we will suffer from ...
Views: 359 - Fight Fatigue and Win - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Jerry HamiltonHow do you fight fatigue? Do you constantly find yourself tired and uninspired to do anything but sit and watch TV or go to bed early? Do you wish you had more energy to do things you want to do instead? I am going to show you two ways to get yourself out of that awful state and enjoy every ...
Views: 524 - The Details About HIV/AIDS Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from mona singhHIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) is the one of the worst diseases that the world is battling today. To date, there has been no cure for this infection even though extensive research is being done on it. This article deals with the symptoms and ...
Views: 417 - GERD: What You Can Expect for a Successful Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe methods used for GERD treatment are usually on a trial and error basis. However, the treatments generally all start the same. For example, you will need to lose any extra weight, try to control GERD through diet and possibly medications and the last course of treatment is usually surgery. ...
Views: 669 - Could There Be a Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is estimated that out of the individuals that have been diagnosed with having asthma 50-80% of them also have acid reflux. The interesting part is, not all of these sufferers even realize they also have acid reflux and asthma. In many cases where both conditions are present, the signs and ...
Views: 710 - Remedies for Acid Reflux to Help You Relieve Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough we would all like to believe that there is only one cause for many medical conditions we suffer from, in all actuality there are usually more than one cause for specific conditions. Then we have all of the prescription medications, over the counter medications and other remedies for ...
Views: 718 - The Immune System and Hypnosis - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Devin HastingsHypnosis skeptics often say that “hypnosis is all in the mind” as if that somehow invalidates the concept of hypnosis and its effectiveness. Or, a skeptic will pronounce that hypnosis is simply due to the placebo effect. What is the placebo effect? It is accidental self-hypnosis and ...
Views: 1989 - ***Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Helpful Therapies - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2009 from Daniel BenorFibromyalgia (FM) is an illness syndrome that includes aches and pains all over the body; muscle tenderness; severe fatigue most of the time; mental unclarity and difficulty focusing (often called ‘brain fog’); depression; insomnia; digestive disorders (vague pains, diarrhea); and multiple ...
Views: 1166 - Help with Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Robert HarrisonIf you have fibromyalgia, you are suffering from pain and a number of other symptoms that come with any major debilitating autoimmune disease. In this article you are going to learn about some of those autoimmune symptoms that you may not realize are part of having fibromyalgia. Common ...
Views: 1933 - Different Treatment Approaches for Nail Fungus - by According to statistics, 12% of the whole American population has nail fungus. This condition results in thickened, discolored, brittle and malformed nails.
The toenails are more commonly affected than the fingernails. The dermatophytes or the kind of fungi that causes the nail abnormalities ...
Views: 1135 - Physician’s Notes - A Scientific Look at Hair Loss - by Hair loss is a very common problem these days. Contrary to popular misconceptions, men are not the only ones who develop baldness. In fact, both men and women can lose their hair and go bald. The reasons are also varied. Although most people think that hair loss is just a result old age, the ...
Views: 1016 - Cancer Causes and Symptoms: Warning Signs of Cancer to Watch Out For - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Michael LeeCancer has always been thought of as a serious disease. Nobody wants to have it or be associated with it. But what is cancer anyway? How does one get it? And what are the most common cancer causes and symptoms? For starters, cancer is actually the uncontrolled growth of cells in a person’s ...
Views: 591 - How to Protect Your Children from Vaccine Reactions - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Ana SandI know there is a lot of controversy regarding vaccines. I know there are a lot of parents that are afraid of adverse reactions. I know there is a lot of pressure from society and professionals about "the goodness" of giving vaccines to your children. This post will show you how to protect your ...
Views: 1348 - The Endocrine System is King of the Hill - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Bette DowdellProblems of the endocrine system are everywhere, often unacknowledged and untreated by most doctors. People talk freely about the thyroid, and they should; it’s estimated 40% of us have thyroid problems. Adrenal fatigue is in style–and uglier than massive shoulder pads ever were–so we’re ...
Views: 1725 - Nutrition Claims: Reading Between the Lines - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Nara DemieWe often see claims such as "zero trans fat" and "reduced in calories" on the front of food packages highlighting a product's nutrition features. They are a quick and easy way to get information about a food, but these eye-catching statements do not tell the whole story. For example, a food free ...
Views: 642 - How Does Stress Affect Health? Knowing the Risks and Solutions to Stress - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Michael LeeHow does stress affect health? Stress is a major element of being human -- a state of bodily or mental tensions resulting from factors that tend to alter an existing balance. Everyday we are faced with struggles, hardships and angst in our home, school or workplace that are all complementary ...
Views: 1000 - Knowledge to Help Cope with a Health Disaster - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Rachel MadorskyKnowledge of the anatomical and physiological structure of one’s own body leads to the discovery of ways to deliverance through nontraditional healing. Who, besides you, must love yourself and your own body most of all? Your body demands knowledge to help it cope with disaster, and you are ...
Views: 1155(2 votes) - Vitamin Breakthrough in Preventing Macula Degeneration - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Jay StockmanMacular Degeneration is a progressive disorder that damages the central most part of the retina called the macula. This area of the eye has the highest concentration of neuroreceptors and thus the most acute vision. Any alteration in this section of the retina will result in decreased vision. A ...
Views: 1385 - Your Built-in Miracles - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2009 from Howard SadowskyWhat if there was a miracle pill that if you took it each day would give you a 30% less chance of getting heart disease, a 50% less chance of diabetes and would help you live a longer and healthier life? Even better, what if it is FREE? You already have it built into your body: it’s the ability ...
Views: 1217(1 vote) - Stretch Marks and Growing Pains - by We often attribute the presence of stretch marks to an exclusively female, child-bearing or childrearing group. We could not have been more wrong. Stretch marks, or in medical parlance, striae marks are often present too in younger children. Some parents would probably raise their eyes when we ...
Views: 3755 - How Can I Prevent HPV Contamination? - by The Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) causes genital warts. Unfortunately, HPV contamination is very common. In fact, HPV infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted disease these days. More than a million Americans are diagnosed with HPV infection every year.
HPV is a microscopic virus ...
Views: 2080 - A Look at What Your Vision is All About - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Bill CoughlinThe odds are 99 to 1 that you need eye care now or will need it in the future. Your life style, your occupation and even you life depend on good vision. You get more information about the world through your eyes than all the other senses combined. Yet, vital as it is, you tend to take your ...
Views: 538 - How to Get Rid of Tiredness in 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Michael LeeDo you have a lot of things you want to do - or things that need to get done but can't - because of tiredness? If you think you're always feeling tired, then you need to find a treatment for your tiredness. Fortunately, there are proven treatments for tiredness, and they don't even need to ...
Views: 850 - Is Your Hand Lotion Doing You In? - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Bette DowdellThe incidence of thyroid disease doubled in the last thirty-or-so years. Auto-immune diseases, which relate to the endocrine system, are skyrocketing. So, too, are diseases of the brain, such as autism, Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer Disease. A significant part of the problem is the ...
Views: 1330 - The Perfect Diet to Prevent Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones, renal stone disease, whatever you want to call them are painfully irritating stones that have the potential to cause an awful lot of damage and a serious amount of discomfort! Even the smallest of stones in the wrong place can cause a massive problem so prevention is much better ...
Views: 663 - Cholesterol Control Naturally - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from steve berchtoldYou don’t have to settle for prescription drugs with life-long dependency and harmful side effects. There are many natural ways and preventative measures you can take to lower cholesterol. A healthy diet, good exercise plan and the proper nutrients can often do more to lower cholesterol than ...
Views: 745 - Detoxing for Health - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Stephen of the family Serva DeiD I E T, Detoxing... for Health One of the most 'in your face' aspects of going on a detox is adapting to the taste and texture of the new range of foods you will be eating. Most people turn up their nose completely at the range of 'healthy' foods recommended by their ...
Views: 1357 - Diabetes Blood Sugar - Checking and Monitoring your Lifeline - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonEvery diabetic knows the importance of blood sugar in relation to diabetes. Controlling diabetes blood sugar plays an important role in preventing the disorder from causing complications that will impair the nerves, eyes, kidney, and blood vessels of the diabetes sufferer. Hence, upon ...
Views: 758 - Treatment of Diabetes - Proper Diagnosis Will Determine the Proper Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBefore any treatment of diabetes can be administered by an endocrinologist or diabetologist, the sugar content in the blood will have to be analyzed. Treatment of diabetes will be done the conventional way by a doctor, after evaluating the symptoms and the results of the laboratory test. The ...
Views: 617 - Gestational Diabetes Symptoms - How to Manage Gestational Diabetes during your Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonUnlike the symptoms in diabetes type 1 and 2, gestational diabetes symptoms are hardly recognized as signs of diabetes due to the pregnant condition of a woman. They are often manifested in the form of excessive thirst and frequency in urination, but are usually treated as part of the ...
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