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Surviving in the Hospital (Available medical technology to help
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009 | Health |
More than having a comfortable, temporary residence in the hospital, it is important that one not only survive but come out of the hospital, alive and whole. According to a study, medical errors in hospitals cause more deaths each year than vehicle accidents, cancer or even AIDS. A recent study reported that there are up to 100,000 deaths each year caused by medical mistakes. Hence, medical mistakes are reported as the eighth leading cause of death among Americans. The causes of medical ...› Continue reading
Menopause and Progesterone
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009 | Health |
Do women going through menopause have lowered levels of progesterone? Recent research tells us that women do suffer from decreased levels of progesterone and also experience other symptoms such as unexplained weight gain (particularly in the stomach area), depression, fatigue, hair loss, memory loss, mood swings, migraines and loss of libido. A natural cream can balance estrogens without side effects. Progesterone and estrogen are the two main hormones made by women's ovaries when they are ...› Continue reading
Understanding Amino Acids and their Importance in Diet
Monday, September 28th, 2009 | Health |
The importance of protein in a healthy diet is well known to nutritional scientists, and widely understood by the general population. Indeed, every bodily system is directly or indirectly supported by protein. For example, protein supports the structural development of cells, helps ensure the integrity of tissue, aids digestion, carries hormones, and strengthens the immune system[i]. More recently, however, the motivation for people to choose protein-rich foods has been fueled by ...› Continue reading
Redeeming Unsaturated Fat
Sunday, September 27th, 2009 | Health |
The most dreaded word in many dieter's vocabulary is 'fat'. It is not uncommon to hear a dieter discuss their avoidance of eating fat as if it were something thoroughly unwholesome, or even life-threatening, like an allergen, or a contagious disease. In one way, this impassioned hatred of fat is positive. It reflects a generally understood medical truth that overindulging in fat-rich foods often causes unwanted, and unhealthy, weight gain. However, in another way, this fat-phobia is ...› Continue reading
New Gene Tool May Unlock Root Causes of Disease
Saturday, September 26th, 2009 | Health |
Copyright 2005 Daily News Central Genetic researchers have made substantial advances in understanding the root causes of common diseases and the history of human evolution, according to a series of reports published in scientific journals this week. Chief among these accomplishments is the work of an international consortium of more than 200 scientists from Canada, China, Japan, Nigeria, the United Kingdom and the United States published in the October 27 issue of the journal Nature. The team ...› Continue reading
Is mangosteen the answer for your disease/illness? It could very
Friday, September 25th, 2009 | Health |
The Mangosteen is tangerine-sized and is deep purple in color on the outside, with a bright white pulp in the inside. Prized because of its excellent flavor, in Asia it is called the "Queen of Fruits," and, in the French Caribbean, the "Food of the Gods." Used for centuries throughout the lands in which it grows, recent scientific studies have revealed an incredible scope of potent human health benefits leading many to believe that Mangosteen will be the most important fruit on earth. ~ J. ...› Continue reading
Hyperhydrosis
Thursday, September 24th, 2009 | Health |
Normal sweating is the body's way of lowering its temperature. Sometimes, however, the body sweats in excess of what is needed for normal cooling; This is called Hyperhydrosis. It is uncertain what exactly causes this excessive sweating, it could be the over activity of the sympathetic nervous chain or the sweat glands themselves. What we do know however, is that the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for mediating the secretion of sweat from the sweat glans. Since the sympathetic ...› Continue reading
EverGo Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 | Health |
The EverGo by Respironics is a portable oxygen concentrators that has been designed using the latest modern technology that allows it to produce almost pure oxygen from the air around you, making breathing easier for sufferers of respiratory disorders, like emphysema and pulmonary problems. SleepRestfully stocks the latest brand names in portable oxygen concentrators at sensational prices. One of the most popular choices is the EverGo by Respironics because of its compact design and ...› Continue reading
Exercise & Diabetes
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 | Health |
Exercise & Diabetes The Added Benefit of Exercise in People with Diabetes All of us are aware that exercise can help prevent the serious complications that often come with diabetes and heart disease. Research has shown that regular exercise helps reduce the likelihood of having a heart attack or a stroke, and moreover it aids in weight loss, & improving one's mood. But do you know that exercise can also help you reduce your blood glucose levels? That's right. In people with type II diabetes, ...› Continue reading
What Colors Are On Your Plate?
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 | Health |
Can the colors on your plate tell you what health benefits you are getting? As researchers are learning more and more about the foods we eat there is one hot topic that keeps coming up'.phytochemicals. You may have heard the latest craze for lycopene found in tomato products boasting its heart health benefits. Phytochemicals are biologically active chemicals (not classified as vitamins or minerals) found in foods that our bodies may use as part of their disease-fighting arsenal. A single tomato ...› Continue reading
Ovulex - Female Fertility
Monday, September 21st, 2009 | Health |
Ovulex' is like 'Miracle Grow'' for the female body. It gives you everything you need to be in perfect nutritional and hormonal balance. Just like the soil, your body needs to be in perfect harmony to germinate a seed. Not only does Ovulex' create the perfect conditions, it also aids in lengthening your ovulation cycle. Just like the earth needs sun and rain to germinate a seed, your body can utilize this extended opportunity for maximizing the success of conception. Ovulex' is completely ...› Continue reading
Molocure - AMP Molocure now Digestinol
Sunday, September 20th, 2009 | Health |
Molocure AMP / Molo-Cure Molocure AMP The Bottom Line: Multitudes are testifying to full recoveries from "incurable" auto-immune and digestive diseases with A.M.P. Molo-Cure® without drugs or side effects. READ TO SUCCEEDThe answer is now in the palm of your hand - if you read the information. Why?? Our records show that Better than 9 out of 10 individuals who have utilized Molo-Cure® in successfully walking away from digestive disorders and disease have done so by first reading and ...› Continue reading
Not All Protein is Created Equally
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 | Health |
America's focus on nutritious eating began to receive national attention in the 1940s when President Roosevelt introduced the RDA, or Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) model. This model, which took on the shape of a pyramid in the 1980s (and hence now goes by the term 'food pyramid'), has gone through a number of iterations since its inception more than 60 years ago[i]. This change and evolution of the RDA model is, in many respects, a positive step. It demonstrates that, just as ...› Continue reading
Silver Spray Kills Super Bugs Quickly
Friday, September 18th, 2009 | Health |
Most of us go through cycles of 'colds' during the year, sometimes they require antibiotics and sometimes we're told they're viral; either way its not fun. Extended bouts of allergies, chronic sinusitis and lung infections are even worse. The sinus pills at the grocery store offer a little relief but they don't cure sinus infections and bronchitis. Now there is a treatment besides suffering, anti-biotitic treatments and painkillers. Colloidal silver is proven antibiotic, anti-fungal ...› Continue reading
World Lung Foundation
Thursday, September 17th, 2009 | Health |
The World Lung Foundation (Foundation) works in partnership with organizations throughout the world that share our mission of improving lung health. The Foundation cooperates closely with agencies working in the field of tuberculosis control, such as the STOP TB Partnership and the World Health Organization (WHO). In particular, the Foundation partners with the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union), a nonprofit scientific organization that has played a leading ...› Continue reading
The Immune System
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 | Health |
On the other hand, when the immune system is NOT functioning properly (sugars are NOT in place nutritionally or malformed), we experience one of several immune system "reactions." For example, if the immune system is an over active immune system, we can experience allergies, asthma, eczema, lupus, psoriasis, MS, Rheumatoid Arthritis and diabetes. If the sugars are not present, we can experience an under active immune system disorder. Such an under active immune system problem can lead to ...› Continue reading
10 Steps to a Perfectly Clean Face
Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 | Health |
Did you know that you have a great deal of control over the texture, clarity, suppleness and long-term health of facial skin just based on how and how often you cleanse? Whether you're young or old, man or woman, you can do your skin a big favor by cleansing correctly. Cleansing is arguably the most important part of your basic skincare routine. Proper cleansing gets rid of old surface skin cells, dirt and dust, grime, make-up and bacteria, and keeps skin pores free of clogs and able to breathe ...› Continue reading
A Holistic Approach to Winter Skin Care
Monday, September 14th, 2009 | Health |
Winter is the season when Vata rides higher than usual in most people's physiologies. Increased Vata can result in dry flaky skin, chapped lips and dry, brittle hair. Here are some ways to keep Vata dosha in balance and prevent Vata-associated skin problems: Avoid exposing skin to harsh winter elements such as freezing temperatures and drying cold winds. Dress warmly, in layers, and wear a hat, scarf and gloves when you go out in cold weather. Wear a natural lip balm to protect your lips. A ...› Continue reading
Pain in the butt. How to deal with hemorrhoids?
Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | Health |
Pain in the butt. How to deal with hemorrhoids? This is very sensitive area of your body. Too private. Nobody likes when something is wrong over there. However it happens. Hemorrhoids occur practically in everyone. Though hemorrhoids cause problems in 1 out of 25 people. Mostly those are people between 45 and 65 years of age. You find a blood on toilet tissue. Bright red blood. Ok, now what? You do not know why you bleed. It could be rectal cancer by the way. It could be hemorrhoids. So? What ...› Continue reading
Critical Illness Cover - What, Why and Where.
Saturday, September 12th, 2009 | Health |
What Is Critical Illness Cover ? Way back when, in 1694 to be precise, the first notion of insuring a persons health was put forward by by Hugh the Elder Chamberlen. Health Insurance developed through the centuries, but essentially it was insuring a persons health against a disablilty. That is, covering the costs of medical treatment for a person severly injured. As we have moved on into the modern world along with the development of many other insurances we now have critical illness cover, a ...› Continue reading
Do Condoms Work? The Truth About Condom Effectiveness
Friday, September 11th, 2009 | Health |
All methods of contraception are used to prevent pregnancy, but condoms have the added advantage of providing protection against infection and the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). How effective are condoms at doing these two things? Are they really as effective as other contraceptive methods at preventing pregnancy? And since one of the most common reasons for using a condom is to provide protection against infection, are they really an effective barrier against being infected by ...› Continue reading
Men are from Mars women Venus common sense cover the PENIS
Thursday, September 10th, 2009 | Health |
What could be more serious than to be on the receiving end of an STD. The answer is, millions of people are choosing to ignore the warning signs of safe sex therefore causing epidemics like the plague. The plague as I remember go back to the days of Guy Fawkes where people had no help or treatment like we have today in the 21st century. . Ignorance has to be top of the list why this is a major concern. If you told me that a death sentence came with casual unprotected sex you would not have to ...› Continue reading
Benefits of a High Fiber Diet
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 | Health |
Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and high in fiber are associated with a reduced risk of certain cancers, diabetes, digestive disorders, and heart disease. Diets low in fat and rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol and rich in fruits, vegetables, and grain products that contain fiber, particularly soluble fiber, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. Diets low ...› Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons to Use a Condom
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009 | Health |
Here are the top 10 reasons to use condoms rather than alternative contraceptive methods: 10. Condoms are widely available in pharmacies, supermarkets, and can be ordered online from well established websites like http://www.britishcondoms.co m 9. Condoms are a necessity for busy people in modern society. 8. Condoms are easy to use. 7. Condoms are a highly reliable method of birth control when used properly. 6. No need to "take" a pill that impacts your entire body. Condoms are only required ...› Continue reading
Rev Up Your Digestion for Good Health
Monday, September 7th, 2009 | Health |
5 Ways to Introduce Ayurvedic Principles into Your Daily Diet "You are what you eat." Right, but only 50% right, according to the ancient healing tradition of ayurveda. The combination of what you eat and what your body does with what you eat is what actually shapes health and well-being. According to ayurveda, you are unique, and your dietary needs are unique too, determined by your body constitution, age, the season, your environment and your needs for balance at any given time. But there are ...› Continue reading
The Health Benefits of Tea
Sunday, September 6th, 2009 | Health |
Tea: It Does the Body Good Studies that support the health benefits of tea drinking keep filling the headlines. There's simply no denying that a daily spot of tea does the body good. Even though researchers can't quite agree on every aspect, I'm sold on the fact that a few cups a day will do its best to protect me from heart disease, a stroke, cancer, and more. What Makes Tea Good for the Body? Tea contains high levels of antioxidants, some of which are called polyphenols, flavonoids, and ...› Continue reading
Critical illness insurance - critical or ridicule?
Saturday, September 5th, 2009 | Health |
b>Critical illness cover (CIC) is a type of insurance which provides a significant one-off payment if you are diagnosed with a specified life-threatening condition ' specified being the important term, because if your illness isn't in the terms and conditions ' you won't get the payment. Over recent years, critical illness cover has gained in popularity due to lower costs and apparent simplicity. Critical illness insurance can be sold as part of a mortgage package or additionally as a ...› Continue reading
Mental Health
Friday, September 4th, 2009 | Health |
Introduction: Mental health has become a major international public health concern and the World Health Organization has placed high profile focus on the importance of mental health. Mental health is recognized by the World Health Organization and April 7, 2001 was first devoted for its observance. It is estimated that 450 million people worldwide are affected by mental, neurological or behavioral illnesses at any given time. Mental illnesses are common to all countries and cause immense ...› Continue reading
LIFE IS BETTER AS AN EX-SMOKER!
Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 | Health |
"SMOKING IS INJURIOUS TO HEALTH"... The above mentioned phrase is very famous. Everyone knows this fact. Then the question that comes into mind is why people smoke? Ask any current smoker why he continues to indulge himself in such a dangerous activity and he will normally reply "Because I like smoking". While he may say this in aal honesty, it is a very misleading statement both to the listener and to the smoker himself. he does not smoke because he enjoys smoking rather he smokes because he ...› Continue reading
Cold Flu Treatment, Antibiotics, and Herbs
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 | Health |
Antibiotic overuse (especially for the common cold) has led to antibiotic resistance. Natural antibiotics and anti viral herbs that may boost immune system are discussed, plus the types of cold and flu, and cough and cold in a weak immune system. Most people don't realize that western biomedical understanding didn't include the immune system until very recently. The first vaccine was developed in the late 1800's, and most of the immune system was not understood until the 1960's. Oriental ...› Continue reading
Acupuncture
Tuesday, September 1st, 2009 | Health |
Questions and Answers about Acupuncture In April 2003, I was interviewed by Anupam Sharma, a journalist with the magazine from India, Fourth Dimension, which reaches 171,000 readers monthly both there and abroad. I thought you'd like to read it, because I answered a lot of the commonly asked questions about acupuncture that I haven't written about on the Pulse of Oriental Medicine (PulseMed.org), and because you probably won't be able to get that magazine. Anupam Sharma (AS): Dr. Brian ...› Continue reading