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- Most common Types of Cancer - Cervical Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kyle NortonCervical Cancer Cervix is the lower part of uterus that opens at the top of the vagina. Cervix acts an transition area for vaginal lining (squamous epithelium) change to uterus type (columnar epithelium) through the transitional area (squamous columnar epithelium) to host the development of the ...
Views: 2909 - Why Your Cholesterol Level May Be Meaningless - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Wendy Montes de ocaCholesterol and Heart Disease: Wrong All Along? By Suzanne W. Dixon, MPH, MS, RD Cholesterol Conundrum At first glance, the connection between high cholesterol and increased heart disease risk seems solid. Below the surface, the details look murkier. For starters, many people who have heart ...
Views: 2801(4 votes) - Cholesterol – What Is The Difference Between LDL and VLDL? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIf you are trying to sort out everything regarding cholesterol and make an informed treatment decision that’s best for your health, you may be feeling overwhelmed. I’ve already given steps to raise HDL and lower triglycerides, now I’d like to more into VLDL versus LDL. Let’s start at the ...
Views: 2782(1 vote) - 7 REASONS WHY TEA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2015 from Margaux Diaz7 REASONS WHY TEA IS GOOD FOR HEALTH Introduction Tea is a beverage that can boost one’s health. There are people who take tea more regularly than others. There are important things to note for those people who take tea more regularly. The quality of tea that one chooses is important to ...
Views: 2765 - Testosterone Deficiency and Heart Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 from Kyle NortonI. Introduction Testosterone and Testosterone deficiency Testosterone is a male hormone. Besides promoting libido it has other important functions such as maintaining muscle mass, forming bone, and regulating heart muscle and cholesterol. It also helps to improve the oxygen levels throughout ...
Views: 2755(1 vote) - Skin Moles-What exactly are they? - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Mario CoraSkin moles are, in truth, common lesions on the skin. You need not fear, that these moles can be cancerous. More often, moles are benign in nature. It is rare that abnormal changes in the moles' color, shape and size can be traced to cancer. Don't immediately go frantic with worry, until you ...
Views: 2749 - Making Sense of Cholesterol Ratios, Lipid Profiles and Your Heart Disease Risk Scores - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Lisa NelsonIt’s very possible your MD orders lab work and you have no idea what or why you’re having blood drawn. Well, let’s clear up the confusion when it comes to your cholesterol labs. The terms “lipid panel”, “lipid profile”, and “lipoprotein ...
Views: 2743(1 vote) - Vitamin C – The Most Important Vitamin To Lower Cholesterol? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin C – The Most Important Vitamin To Lower Cholesterol? Recent research has shown that taking plenty of vitamin C provides more protection against heart disease and cholesterol than almost any other substance. Various studies have shown that… 1. Vitamin C plays a role in the ...
Views: 2716(1 vote) - ***How 15 Minutes Of Exercise A Day Reduces Your Risk Of Alzheimer’s Disease And Dementia - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Steffan AbelBeing overweight can dramatically increase the risk of all types of dementia and Alzheimer’s – almost doubling your chances of suffering either condition. And, unfortunately, the news gets even worse… Research has shown that those people that measured the greatest increase in their ...
Views: 2703(3 votes) - Lower Blood Pressure with Quinoa - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Lisa NelsonMany individuals continue to struggle with high blood pressure. Following a diet high in fiber and low in sodium are two steps you can take to reduce your risk for hypertension, which makes quinoa is a great addition to your heart healthy diet. What is quinoa? Quinoa is not technically ...
Views: 2700 - High Triglycerides - 2 Success Stories You Must Know About - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Konstantin EriksenWith all the focus in the last 15 years on cholesterol, mainly due to the many billions of dollars made by selling cholesterol-lowering drugs, the role of high triglycerides in heart disease has often been overlooked. There is simply not enough money to be made in lowering triglycerides. This is ...
Views: 2694 - 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: 2682(1 vote) - Hurry, don't rush! - by Submitted on May 24, 2013 from wendy dolberI have decided to never rush again. I spent years rushing, forever working on a deadline, cramming in hours of preparation for a meeting, a business trip, a project, you name it. Now that I have left that life and have my own business, setting my own schedule, guess what? I still rush on ...
Views: 2626(1 vote) - The Awesome Foursome - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Cynthia Shelby-LaneThe awesome foursome is not a group of ninja turtles who save the day. They are four nutritional supplements that are essential to increasing the survival rate of heart patients. These are magnesium, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), L-carnitine, and D-ribose. If you ever heard Dr. Stephen Sinatra ...
Views: 2618(5 votes) - 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: 2612(1 vote) - The Facts About Atrial Fibrillation - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Su EricksenAtrial Fibrillation is a common cardiac dysrhythmia. Normally the top part of the heart, the atria, which serve as the receiving pumps of the heart, contract and squeeze the blood down into the ventricles before the atrioventricular valves shut and the ventricles pump the blood out of the heart ...
Views: 2612(1 vote) - Homeopathic Remedy For High Blood Pressure- No Side Effects from HBP Natural Cure - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Joe BartonHow much do you know about a homeopathic remedy for high blood pressure? I guarantee that you know someone who is has lost a loved one from the 'silent killer' high blood pressure. And it is not surprising considering that 300,000 Americans die each year from this deadly disease. And if you ...
Views: 2598(1 vote) - Can a Full Body Scan (CT/CAT Scan) Save Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from Paul JensenIn 2002 Robert Baird walked into Accuscan Health Imaging Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, because of a minor concern about a family history of heart disease and he left minutes later with lifesaving information regarding non-symptomatic problems he was unaware of and had never considered. “Two ...
Views: 2596(1 vote) - Salt - Good or Bad - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2017 from Leslie DutcherIodized table salt has many harmful effects on your health. There is a difference between table salt and sea salt. Table salt and sea salt are chemically similar but table salt is particularly deficient in nutrients compared to sea salt. Table salt as we know it is the result of processing to ...
Views: 2577 - Collapsed Lung - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2008 from Robert BairdWhat is this Condition? Collapsed lung is an accumulation of air or gas between the membranes that enclose the lungs. The amount of air or gas that's trapped determines the degree of lung collapse. In a tension pneumothorax, the air in the membranes is under higher pressure than air in the ...
Views: 2501(1 vote) - Take Heart with Traditional Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Linda Joy StoneIn traditional Chinese medicine, it is said that the heart not only rules the circulation of blood, but houses the “mind”, whereby it’s the kidneys that control the brain—referred to as “the sea of marrow”. The heart also governs the “spirit” and is considered the sovereign ruler of the body ...
Views: 2474(1 vote) - Whey Protein Benefits Us All - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Tom GourleyWhat supplement has been shown to lower high blood pressure, lower triglycerides, lower total and LDL cholesterol, support the immune system, support healthy insulin levels, preserve your muscle strength, increase lean muscle mass and assist with fat loss? The answer is Whey Protein! Quite ...
Views: 2472(2 votes) - Take Precautions before Heart Attack knocks your heart - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2012 from Cherilyn HaanMost of the time we hear from people all over the planet that they go through heart related problems or suffer from heart diseases. There are certain motives to it; it is either because they have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and many other problems. Well in this case it is really ...
Views: 2435 - How to select a Medical Representative - by Submitted on May 06, 2011 from ajay nigamThe endurance of a Pharmaceutical company depends largely upon the retailing of its products and services which it is dealing in. Medical Representatives are engaged by the companies to manage and boost the sales. The medical professionals are employed by private and public sector pharmaceutical ...
Views: 2428 - Racing Heart Rate Brought Into Control For This Heart Patient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a great holistic healing method that has worked wonders before my eyes. In my opinion, the name does not do the method justice, as it can help with so many physical conditions. Having used this method for many years, I am still amazed when I see ...
Views: 2419 - Heart Healthy Fats - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from J.D. BellLow-fat diets. High-fat diets. Eat good fats. Stay away from bad fats. There is so much information out there and it can be confusing to know what the best diet choices are. Especially when it comes to healthy versus unhealthy fats. Most foods we eat contain fat of some kind. There are many ...
Views: 2410(2 votes) - Most common Types of Cancer - Cancer of Endometrium/Endometrial Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kyle NortonEndomatrial Cancer Endometrium is the inner lining of the mammalian uterus and very susceptible hormone change, particular to menstrual cycle. Endometrial cancer is a late adulthood cancer defined as a condition of which the cells of the endometrial lining of uterus have growth uncontrollable ...
Views: 2343 - Are Your Cholesterol Levels Normal? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Emilia KlappMaking sure your cholesterol levels are normal is very important. That is because cholesterol can lead to blood clots that interfere with regular blood flow in your arteries and in the blood vessels of your brain. But if you are diabetic, keeping an eye on your cholesterol levels is even more ...
Views: 2330(2 votes) - Premature Atrial Contractions are a Risk Factor for Heart failure - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2016 from Sagar MandanAtrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common abnormal or irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) in the world today. In AF, the atria (upper heart chambers) contract in a chaotic way causing the blood to pump through the heart less efficiently. Since the atria do not contract properly, blood ...
Views: 2329 - Exercises That Can Be Done Anytime Anywhere! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2008 from Peng Hock NgExercise is definitely good for me but unfortunately, I am so tired at the end of day and I really don’t have time for it! Sound familiar. Lack of time, too tired, and too lazy are commonly used by us as excuses to escape from doing some exercises. But all of us are aware that exercise is part ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - Vitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelVitamin B3 (Niacin) And Cholesterol Control Vitamin B3, or niacin, is very effective in helping not only lower bad cholesterol (often more effectively than “statins” such as atorvastatin or “Lipitor”) but also, more importantly, in increasing good cholesterol – so one supplement gives you the ...
Views: 2294(1 vote) - Detecting Heart Arrhythmias Through Symptoms And Heart Monitors - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauHave you ever experienced a sudden pounding in your chest for no reason at all? Have you ever tried feeling your pulse and felt a skipped beat? If you did, you may be experiencing heart arrhythmias. Let me make it clear now that a heart arrhythmia is not a disease condition, but just a ...
Views: 2292 - Paleo Diabetes Low Glycemic Diet Recipes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Gail ColeNecessity is the mother of invention. Diabetics require a low glycemic diet. Low glycemic is the same term as a low carbohydrate diet. Foods rich in complex carbohydrates (starch) bread, cereals and pasta. Simple carbohydrates (sugar) desserts and candy. Paleo Diet is free of most food rich in ...
Views: 2292(1 vote) - The 4 Ingredients that Define a Healthy Cereal - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Emilia KlappYou probably know by experience that standing in front of rows of cereal boxes trying to choose the healthiest one can be a daunting task. You may also have heard or read that people who eat a healthy cereal for breakfast consume more calcium, more fiber and less fat and that it can normalize ...
Views: 2276(1 vote) - Most common Types of Cancer - Breast Cancer - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Kyle NortonBreast cancer Breast cancer (malignant breast neoplasm) is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast either from the inner lining of milk ducts (Ductal carcinoma) or the lobules (Lobular carcinoma) that supply the ducts with milk. there is also rare cases that breast cancer starts in ...
Views: 2255 - The Cholesterol Lowering / Heart Improving Effects of Exercise – Part Two - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Steffan AbelIn my last article I mentioned the effects of walking. In this article I want to take that a little further and also cover some other things you can try to keep your heart in perfect condition. If you only need to fit in four 10 minute walks a day to show an improvement in heart function this ...
Views: 2233(2 votes) - 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: 2231(1 vote) - What is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantBased on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly. A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of ...
Views: 2224(1 vote) - 17 Worst Habits for Your Heart and Other Hot Health Stories for the Week - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2011 from Sam EtkinHere are the top 5 health news stories for the week. * 17 Worst Habits for Your Heart * Here are the 17 worst habits for your heart, and how to avoid them. Go here for the complete news story: http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20475961,00.html * 5 Keys to ...
Views: 2211 - Live Healthy in an Unhealthy World - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Prof. George GrantStaying healthy in an increasingly unhealthy world is becoming a full time job The International Academy of Wellness is dedicated to recognizing, respecting and understanding today’s health challenges. Our mandate is prevention with a stated goal of getting straight to the cause and avoiding ...
Views: 2204(2 votes) - WHAT IS ENLARGED HEART - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Reema JainWHAT IS ENLARGED HEART Hypertrophy of the heart or enlarged heart is a term used for a heart with a thick muscle wall, or to describe an overloaded with dilated heart chambers. Both conditions affect the efficiency of the heart's pumping action and may be associated with cardiac muscle ...
Views: 2204 - Your Best Defense Is a Progressive Offense: The Lymphatic System – The Heart of It All - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThe foundation of all good health lies within the function and operation of an individual’s lymphatic system. Those pesky nodes, when stressed out, will swell in your neck, especially behind the ear, and will make it impossible to swallow. The lymphatic system, according to the Microbiology ...
Views: 2203(1 vote) - Stroke-- Causes, Symptoms The Risk Factors,Types, Prevention and Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Kyle NortonBesides cancer and heart diseases, stroke is the third leading cause of death. Approximate 1/4 of all stroke victims die as a direct result of the stroke or it's complications. Stroke is caused by uncontrolled diet that is high in saturated and trans fats resulting in cholesterol build up in the ...
Views: 2196(1 vote) - Heart Healthy Nutrition - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Popa WoolseyLow fat heart healthy nutrition for Stir Fried chicken delicious recipe without saturated fats and over 100 sugar free low fat recipes.The term eating heart healthy has been around for some time now and while many people have begun eating healthier and exercising more, there are still a few ...
Views: 2176 - Top Diabetes Diet Cuts Risk of Heart Attack in Half - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2010 from John PhillipThe incidence of diabetes has doubled over the past 10 years, and many people remain unaware that they have become victim to this silent killer disease. Millions of people are pre-diabetic, indicating a failing metabolism which will lead to full diabetes, typically in 6 months to 2 years time. ...
Views: 2162 - Get Rid OAllergies With These 3 Nutrients.... - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2008 from Al SearsDear Reader, Did you know there are nutrients in fruits and vegetables that can help you get rid of allergies? Many of you are suffering from sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, and watery, itchy eyes. The problem is that even if you’re getting relief from the usual allergy drugs, you’re ...
Views: 2158(1 vote) - How to Recover From a Cardiac Arrest? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2018 from Gaurav GautamIntroduction The challenge of restarting your life after a cardiac arrest plays a very crucial role. A cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood due to lack of electrical signals in the heart. Doctors at heart hospital Patna explain that this causes the brain to starve for oxygen ...
Views: 2145(1 vote) - Plasmapheresis Treatment for Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Waldenstroms MacroglobulinemiaSeveral treatments are used to cure waldenstrom’s macroglobulinemia such as chemotherapy, salvage therapy, biological therapy etc. The most common complications of Waldenstrom’s Macroglubulinemia are hyperviscosity or thickness of the blood. In Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia, the blood is ...
Views: 2145 - Sleep Apnea: The Not-Necessarily Silent Killer - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Robert ClarkSleep apnea and related breathing problems during sleep are by far the most common and dangerous sleep disorders assessed at nearly all sleep centers. Everything that physicians used to think about sleep apnea was incorrect. We once thought that sleep-related breathing disorders were ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Understanding the causes of a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Popa WoolseyHearing the words, "you have had a Heart Attack" will strike fear in the any normal human being. Understanding the causes of a Heart Attack may help you understand what has happened. Coronary artery disease or CAD is one of the most frequent causes. The plaque buildup over a period of time, ...
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