Monday, August 23, 2010

Myths and Facts about Nicotine Addiction

Myths and Facts about Nicotine Addiction: "Tobacco use is the highly preventable cause of death in America. Approximately 440,000 Americans succumb to diseases related to tobacco use each year (Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse). Smoking harms almost every organ in the human body, causes many diseases, and compromises smokers’ health in general. According to NIDA, cigarette smoking accounts for 90 percent of lung cancer cases in the U.S., and about 38,000 deaths per year can be attributed to secondhand smoke. Nicotine, a component of Tobacco is one of the most heavily used addictive drugs. It is also the primary reason that Tobacco is addictive." ...

Rhinoplasty and its different procedures

Rhinoplasty and its different procedures: "Everyone is guilty of wanting plastic surgery to better one part of the body or another, but many people are guilty of wanting a more flawless face. Because the face is the most visible part of a person those who have too large or a misshaped nose never feel fully comfortable. Many people who long to have rhinoplasty look at themselves in the mirror and feel self-conscious instead of self-confident. Rhinoplasty is plastic surgery to reshape the nose. Rhinoplasty Los Angeles surgeons say is surgery and like all other surgery comes with risks, if one is interested in having the procedure he or she should read this article for more information on rhinoplasty." ...

Cost Effective Allergy Remedies

Cost Effective Allergy Remedies: "Do you suffer from allergies? If you do, are you looking for affordable ways to seek allergy relief? If you are, you will want to continue reading on. Below, a few easy and affordable steps that you can take to reduce your allergy symptoms are outlined." ...

How noise creates hearing problems

How noise creates hearing problems: "Youth ushers in many privileges and the most priceless one is clear hearing. It is just sad that for those who turn 30, they begin to feel their hearing abilities fade. By age 65, one in six adults experiences severe hearing loss. A recent surge in the number of people with hearing problems results in an alarming statistics, the fact that 20 million Americans suffer from various forms of preventable hearing loss.

What then could be the reason behind the surge of hearing problems up to one third? Excessive noise is the most common culprit. But it would be good to know that not like nerve deafness, damage from noise is preventable. Train yourself to distinguish between just irritating sounds and noises that rob off hearing be it some parts of it or all of your hearing capability. More than just determining what kind of noise it is or how the distance to the racket, it is important to also consider the volume measured in decibels along with tracking the hours, days, months and years that a person is exposed to the noise." ...

5 Risk Factors of Alcohol and Abuse Revealed

5 Risk Factors of Alcohol and Abuse Revealed: "Have you ever wondered why some people struggle with alcohol and abuse, while others seem to be able to drink 'normally'? The World Health Organization estimates that roughly 140 million people around the world struggle with alcohol and abuse. The National Institutes of Health estimates that 17.6 million Americans struggle with alcohol dependence and abuse. This article discusses 5 risk factors that have been linked to putting people in danger of becoming addicted to alcohol, which include emotional, psychological, genetic, age and gender." ...

Sign Of Herpes

Sign Of Herpes: "Knowledge is a vital role of the avoidance and control of this virus but prior we explore what does herpes look like let's talk about what herpes is. Certain information you may by now know but surely you will be capable of discovering a bit that you didn't make out additional to your knowledge about this virus.

There are 2 types of the herpes virus: Type 1-Herpes Simplex 1 and Type 2-Herpes Simplex 2.
Herpes Simplex 1 is in charge for oral herpes, more frequently recognized as cold sores, which usually humiliate on or in the region of the mouth. Herpes Simplex 2 is in charge for genital herpes and is considered to be a sexually transmitted disease." ...

High Blood Pressure - Are You At Risk?

High Blood Pressure - Are You At Risk?: "When your heart pumps blood, pressure is exerted against the walls of the arteries, prompting the term “blood pressure'. While your heart is actively pumping blood, your blood pressure is at its highest, referred to as systolic pressure. When your heart is at rest - between beats - your blood pressure falls, this is diastolic pressure. These two numbers are used to determine your blood pressure with the systolic pressure being placed ahead of the diastolic pressure and written one above or before the other, such as 120/80 (normal). Both of these numbers are important. Any reading above 120/80 places the body at risk, the higher the pressure, the greater the risk."

Natural Remedies for Migraines and Headaches

Natural Remedies for Migraines and Headaches: "Do you suffer from constant headaches or migraines? I know I did and it was affecting my life both at work and socially, so if you are having the same problems you may be looking to seek relief.

Even if you only occasionally suffer from headaches or migraines, you may still be seeking fast relief, but in a natural way. There are natural ways to relieve the pain and discomfort associated with migraines and headaches without having to use medication."

Friday, August 13, 2010

TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING? ... Calcium Overload....

Tim Russert's death two years ago, June 2008 at just 58 years of age, was deeply unsettling to many people who, like him, had been earnestly following their doctors advice on drugs, diet, nutrition and exercise in hopes of avoiding a heart attack.

Just this month, a major research report came out that chillingly echoed the autopsy results into Tim Russert's death.

Excess Calcium could be Killing You

What killed Mr. Russert was a "plaque" rupture. A fatty, pimple-like lesion of plaque composed of fats, cholesterol and CALCIUM, residing in a coronary artery. The lesion burst and as the body attempted to repair it, a blood clot formed which blocked circulation to part of his heart muscle, causing a heart attack.

Unfortunately heart attacks happen all the time in the United States, impacting 1.2 million American's each year, killing nearly one-half at of all sufferers.

In Mr. Russert's case, the heart attack led to a second catastrophe, an abnormal heart rhythm that caused cardiac arrest and quickly killed him. An electric shock from a defibrillator might have restarted his heart if it had been given promptly when he collapsed at his desk. But it was apparently, tragically delayed.

A new meta-analysis research study published in the British Medical Journal, last week proves that when calcium is taken alone, without it's "partner" biofactors, the calcium accumulates in your arteries, increasing your risk of heart attack!

A CT scan of Mr Russert's coronary arteries showed a dangerously high calcium score of 210, indicating artery disease. Healthy arteries do not have calcium deposits! Instead, the calcium is inside the bone marrow factory, where it should be, busy making strong bones, teeth, tendons, ligaments and muscles.

Major Study: 30% Greater Risk of Heart Attack

The new study, led by Professor Ian Reid at the University of Auckland, is a meta-analysis of 15 randomized trials on calcium supplements conducted in the last twenty years, with the aim to investigate the links between calcium supplementation and cardiovascular events.

From analyzing the data on 12,000 people involved in the 15 trials, the researchers found that calcium supplements actually increased the risk of myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) by 30 percent!

NEW SUPER-BUG SPREADING AROUND THE GLOBE...

(Reuters) - A new superbug could spread around the world after reaching Britain from India -- in part because of medical tourism -- and scientists say there are almost no drugs to treat it.

Researchers said on Wednesday they had found a new gene called New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase, or NDM-1, in patients in South Asia and in Britain.

NDM-1 makes bacteria highly resistant to almost all antibiotics, including the most powerful class called carbapenems, and experts say there are no new drugs on the horizon to tackle it.

With international travel in search of cheaper healthcare increasing, particularly for procedures such as cosmetic surgery, Timothy Walsh, who led the study, said he feared the new superbug could soon spread across the globe.

"At a global level, this is a real concern," Walsh, from Britain's Cardiff University, said in telephone interview.

"Because of medical tourism and international travel in general, resistance to these types of bacteria has the potential to spread around the world very, very quickly. And there is nothing in the (drug development) pipeline to tackle it."

Almost as soon as the first antibiotic penicillin was introduced in the 1940s, bacteria began to develop resistance to its effects, prompting researchers to develop many new generations of antibiotics.

But their overuse and misuse have helped fuel the rise of drug-resistant "superbug" infections like methicillin-resistant Staphyloccus aureus (MRSA).

In a study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal on Wednesday, Walsh's team found that NDM-1 is becoming more common in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan and is also being imported back to Britain in patients returning after treatment.

"India also provides cosmetic surgery for other Europeans and Americans, and it is likely NDM-1 will spread worldwide," the scientists wrote in the study.

"CINDERELLA" BUSINESS

For many years, antibiotic research has been a "Cinderella" sector of the pharmaceuticals industry, reflecting a mismatch between the scientific difficulty of finding treatments and the modest sales such products are likely to generate, since new drugs are typically saved only for the sickest patients.

But the increasing threat from superbugs is encouraging a rethink at the few large drugmakers still actively hunting for new antibiotics, including Pfizer, Merck, AstraZeneca, GlaxoSmithKline and Novartis.

Walsh and his international team collected bacteria samples from hospital patients in two places in India, Chennai and Haryana, and from patients referred to Britain's national reference laboratory between 2007 and 2009.

They found 44 NDM-1-positive bacteria in Chennai, 26 in Haryana, 37 in Britain, and 73 in other sites in Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. Several of the British NDM-1 positive patients had recently traveled to India or Pakistan for hospital treatment, including cosmetic surgery, they said.

Most worryingly, NDM-1-producing bacteria are resistant to many antibiotics including carbapenems, the scientists said, a class of the drugs often reserved for emergency use and to treat infections caused by other multi-resistant bugs like MRSA and C-Difficile.

Anders Ekblom, global head of medicines development at AstraZeneca, whose Merrem antibiotic is the leading carbapenem, said he saw "great value" in investing in new antibiotics.

"We've long recognized the growing need for new antibiotics, he said. "Bacteria are continually developing resistance to our arsenal of antibiotics and NDM1 is just the latest example."

Experts commenting on Walsh's findings said it was important to be alert to the new bug and start screening for it early.

"If this emerging public health threat is ignored, sooner or later the medical community could be confronted with carbapenem-resistant (bacteria) that cause common infections, resulting in treatment failures with substantial increases in health-care costs," Johann Pitout from the University of Calgary in Canada wrote in a commentary in same journal.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Dealing with Prostate Cancer

Dealing with Prostate Cancer: "About 30,000 males die annually due to prostate cancer. This number is true for the citizens of the United States alone. The figure is higher among western countries. This type of cancer mainly affects the prostate part of the male reproductive system and is particularly common to men who reach the age of 40. Although there is an age factor, any healthy individual may still develop this at any age due several other contributing factors such as diet, medical history among the family, and the occupational hazards. Although fatal, this disease is curable provided that early detection is made and the proper medical procedures are undertaken." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to deal with prostate cancer.) ...

Negative Implications of Cannabis Abuse on General and Oral Health

Negative Implications of Cannabis Abuse on General and Oral Health: "Cannabis, commonly known as Marijuana, is the most frequently used illicit drug in America. According to National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), there were about 15.2 million past month users in America in 2008. It also stated that about 2.2 million people used Marijuana for the first time in 2008. This averages to about 6,000 Marijuana initiates per day. Many people are getting addicted to Marijuana, ignorant of its harmful effects on health. Today, Cannabis abuse is a major concern because of its negative effects on general physical, mental and oral health."... (Click on title link above to read entire article on the negative way marijuana use affects human health.) ...

Boosting Your Brain Power

Boosting Your Brain Power: "The aging process takes its toll not only on the surface of the body but also on the brain itself. It becomes noticeable that as the age of people increases, their memory or brain power decreases accordingly. The brain cells, also known as neurons, are the only type of cell in the body that cannot reproduce. Once damaged or upon reaching the optimal age, they cannot be replaced. Less neuron available leads to decrease in memory functions of the brain. People tend to forget things more easily and the speed of mind processing takes longer. The attention of the medical world has been focused mainly now on how to prevent the speedy death of brain cells and the improvement of brain power or memory." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to boost brain power and fight the aging process.) ...

6 Must Have Principles Your Personal Trainer Should be Helping You Use to Reach Your Goals

6 Must Have Principles Your Personal Trainer Should be Helping You Use to Reach Your Goals: "There are personal trainers here in CT in every gym that I visit. More and more are popping up everywhere around the U.S. Some are good, some, not so good! However, have you seen that dramatic increase in these so called, personal trainers? Maybe you've seen the amount of people who are using them, it's growing. Some clients are successful, some are not, for some it may be the personal trainer's guidance throwing off the potential success of their client, and for others, it's the client not doing what they are suggested by their personal trainer." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on six ways a personal trainer can help you reach your fitness and health goals.) ...

Five Reasons That Regular Dental Cleanings Are Important

Five Reasons That Regular Dental Cleanings Are Important: "Several people find going to the dentist once or twice a year extremely tough and undesirable, plus they think regular flossing plus brushing of the teeth will be adequate. If you want to avoid the painful process of dental problems as well the costlier treatment options, it is good to think about regular dental cleanings. No matter how properly you clean your mouth, or you use the most highly-priced of products such as tongue cleaners, oral irrigators, waxed dental floss, electric toothbrush, dental chewing gums, mouthwash, fluoride toothpastes, etc. you really need to have regular dental cleanings from a dentist." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how important regular dental cleaning is to human health and wellness.) ...

Understanding Healthy Sleep

Understanding Healthy Sleep: "Changing your sleep patterns constantly affects your health. A scientific study headed by a team of researchers from the University of Warwick and University College London discovered that not enough sleep potentially doubles the risk of death from cardiovascular diseases. They have also determined that sleep in excessive amounts also poses similar risks.

In general, people who sleep for the same number of hours – seven hours, for instance – each night lived longer. This holds true especially when compared to people who adjust their schedules, by either increasing or decreasing their hours of sleep per night."... (Click on title link above to read entire article on proper sleep patterns can lengthen your life.) ...

Home liver detoxification

Home liver detoxification: "For health experts, the most natural approach to eliminate gallstones in the body is to undergo a cleansing of the liver. One essential thing that our body has to endure is liver cleansing because it leads to good health. When liver cleansing of the liver has commenced, the numerous allergic reactions that you have can fade away. This washing out can also help you to boost your levels of energy. Furthermore, easing the shoulder and upper back pain is one more wonder accomplished by the cleansing of the liver." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article about how to detoxify your liver using home therapies. ) ...

Sunday, July 11, 2010

Dental implants best solution for missing teeth

Dental implants best solution for missing teeth: "Tooth loss is a very common problem and can occur due to many reasons such as gum disease, tooth decay, accidental breakage and failure of a root canal procedure. Always remember that if you are missing your permanent teeth then not only the aesthetic aspects are affected but it can also affect your health because you are not able to eat nutritious foods which your body requires, and the germs in your mouth from tooth decay travel into the bloodstream and can have devastating effects on your heart. But you can solve this problem by getting dental implants. There are other options also such as dentures and bridge work but there are many people who think that dental implants are the best option because they are effective, comfortable and secure."... (Click on title link above to read entire WELLNESS & HEALTH LIBRARY article on dental implants.) ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts

Rheumatoid Arthritis Facts: "The condition known as arthritis refers to the bulging and soreness of the body's joints which occurs in at least a hundred different rheumatic diseases. It is one of the most persistent diseases that are famous to man. Rheumatoid arthritis is one of these sicknesses that involves pain in the joints and still has no familiar etiology. It comprises of pain in the inside layer of the joints of the synovial which can bring about more serious obliteration of the joints. The joints to be found in the parts of the hand are most likely to become distressed."... (Click on title link above to read entire WELLNESS & HEALTH LIBRARY article on Rheumatoid Arthritis.) ...

Vitamin E for Vitality

Vitamin E for Vitality: "When applied directly to the skin, vitamin E offers protection from ultraviolet radiation or UV rays, one of the main contributors of rapid skin aging. Countless research studies have produced results proving that the topical application of vitamin E prevents and repairs damage from UV rays.

In the same vein, having a vitamin E-rich diet provides skin cell membranes the same protection from damage brought about by free radicals. Free radicals accelerate aging by damaging cells, tissues and organs and therefore play a huge role in the development of over 200 diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer’s disease." ... (Click on title link above to read entire WELLNESS & HEALTH LIBRARY article on the importance of Vitamin E to the various systems of the human body.) ...

Trans-resveratrol: The New Elixir

Trans-resveratrol: The New Elixir: "The elusive search for the so-called fountain of youth has long been a subject of interest for humans for over hundreds, and maybe even thousands of years.

In today's modern society, the term anti-aging has been closely associated with high-end cosmetic products or drastic measures such as invasive and non-invasive plastic surgery procedures. Women are not the only ones who are taking part in this movement. In fact, it's pretty remarkable that more and more men have been drawn to the promise of anti-aging."... (Click on title link above to read entire WELLNESS & HEALTH LIBRARY article on trans-resveratrol.) ...

How Effective Is Acupuncture For Insomnia?

How Effective Is Acupuncture For Insomnia?: "Daytime fatigue is a common manifestation of insomnia, which commonly leads to irritability, anxiety, and depression, loss of concentration, gastro-intestinal problems, headaches, and increased errors in tasks.

It is a common medical complaint that has an insurmountable adverse effect towards a person's health and well-being.

Western medicine has it that insomnia is stress-related that can be triggered by depression, anxiety, medications, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or just by eating too much during the evening, erratic work schedule, and worst could be a symptom of a more serious underlying health problem.

In western medicine, insomnia or any sleeping disorder is just a state of the mind stressing that the organ that is most related to the mind is the heart, which is deemed as the most affected organ by insomnia. If the heart is at the pink of health, the mind will be at ease and sleep will be sound, however, if there is something wrong with heart of if it is bothered by other internal factors in the body, the mind is boggled thereby affecting sleep."... (Click on title link above to read entire WELLNESS & HEALTH LIBRARY article on treating insomnia with acupuncture.) ...

Friday, June 25, 2010

Can I Do a Detox With Only Raw Foods?

Can I Do a Detox With Only Raw Foods?: "Doing a raw food detox is not only possible, it is ideal. A raw, organic diet is able to detox your body, even while it repairs damaged tissue, provides living enzymes to the digestive system, and strengthens and promotes healthy cell growth. For this reason, a raw-foods-only diet is highly recommended.

If you choose to do a raw food cleanse, we urge you to do a combination of juices and whole fruits and vegetables. We also encourage you to limit the intake of sugary fruits vs. vegetables to limit the sugars in your diet. Finally, we advise you to use only organic, naturally grown fruit and vegetables, since pesticides and herbicides will only keep making your body toxic if you continue to ingest them." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on using raw foods to detoxify your body.)

Growing age and changing physical structure

Growing age and changing physical structure: "Growing up with the age makes the person weak, not only physically but mentally as well. Here we are discussing some alterations that come with the growing age.
1. Brain Memory loss and confusion
Many people become anxious about developing memory impairments as they transit into being senior citizens. Confusion and loss of memory were thought to be inevitable parts of aging in the past, but we now know that people can still remain alert despite aging. Senior citizens and those responsible for providing their elder care should be aware of these changes in memory and work to prevent, identify, and treat them." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how the aging process changes both mental and physical processes.) ...

How Safe is the Abortion Pill?

How Safe is the Abortion Pill?: "Unwanted or unplanned pregnancies are a fact of life; they do happen, and for many reasons, it is not possible for many women to have a child or be able to care for the baby once it is born. Abortion pills administered under medical supervision are a safer way to end a pregnancy; but it is also a better option compared to a surgical abortion, for pregnancies less than nine weeks.

The use of abortion pills are not void of potential complications, and abortion procedures should never be considered as an acceptable alternative to contraception." ... (Click on title link above to read about the safety considerations of abortion pills.) ...

Causes and effects of acne – comprehend your acne treatment

Causes and effects of acne – comprehend your acne treatment: "There are many acne care treatment formulas that work well and aren't very time consuming or overpriced. Such formulas would be the antidote with alpha hydroxy acid or several sorts of chemical peels that can do wonders for zit treatments. These formulas of getting rid of acne are proven and efficient and numerous cases of patients affected by aggravated pimple irritation discovered these to be the perfect acne antidote. In the next article we will look nearly at the above-mentioned acne care treatment formulas and help you resolve which method will work absolute for your pimple difficulties." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on the causes and effects of acne.) ...

Saturday, June 19, 2010

10 WAYS TO BEAT WRINKLES

10 WAYS TO BEAT WRINKLES: "1 Protect your skin from the sun
The single biggest cause of skin ageing is sunlight. You should use a sunscreen every single day of the year; this will help prevent your skin from becoming prematurely aged, as well as guard against burning. The ageing rays of the sun are as prevalent in cold winter months as in the hot summer ones, so it's a daily safe guard you should take."... (Click here to read all ten ways to beat wrinkles and premature aging of the skin.) ...

Here Are 4 Methods To Aid With Your Weight Loss

Here Are 4 Methods To Aid With Your Weight Loss: "As a society we are not moving enough. We are like caged animals meant to be in constant motion throughout the day. Instead we sit all day in an office and many of us sit in front of the TV when we get home. In short we want to get our bodies moving. Move it or lose it.

It wasn't always this way. Not long ago in the United States, a man who worked on a dairy farm did the equivalent of fifteen miles of jogging each day; and his wife did the equivalent of 7 miles of jogging." ...(Click on title link above to read entire article on four methods of losing weight.) ...

Anxiety Disorders Signs and symptoms: Are You Under Siege

Anxiety Disorders Signs and symptoms: Are You Under Siege: "About 20 percent from the world's population endure some form of anxiousness problem at some point in their lives, as indicated by statistical data from the Globe Wellness Organization (WHO). Panic attacks and phobias are some from the ways in which this disease is present not just manifested via the intense fear and nervousness but also physical signs for example tachycardia, nausea and dizziness, signs and symptoms that confused with other pathologies delaying accurate diagnosis. Without adequate treatment, these problems can lead to severe depression boxes, isolation and even suicide."... (Click on title link above to read the entire article on anxiety and depression.) ...

Concentration On Heroin Treatment

Concentration On Heroin Treatment: "Heroin and Codeine belong to a group of drugs called Opiates. Opiates are inherited from the opium poppy. The people who took Codeine became addicted to it, this was the major problem. They experience undesirable side effects, such as nausea. At the end of the nineteenth century, a German scientist changed the molecules of Codeine, in order to produce a new drug, like codeine, it would relieve pain but that, unlike codeine, would not be addictive. This new drug was named as heroin. Within a year or two of its introduction, most of the medical community came to know that heroin was not only stronger than codeine but that people who used it become more likely to become addicted. By the 1920s, heroin had become the most widely abused of the opiates." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on heroin addiction and treatment.) ...

Learn About Protein Supplements

Learn About Protein Supplements: "A human body necessities suitable quantities of proteins, vitamins, minerals and even carbohydrates and even fats in order to make sure right development of the body. For increased energy levels and proper body functioning, you should have balanced meals that is rich in nutrients. However owing to the stressful schedule of our lives, our daily diet doesn't include all the significant minerals and nutrients that are required for proper development of body. Today everyone prefers to eat fast food, ready to eat meals, spicy and fried food etc. which normally lack in essential nutrients. However remember, it is very significant to get a best combination of all the nutrients that help us grow appropriately. Not only this, but our immune system gets weaker if we don't have perfect proportion of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. A weak immune system leads to a weaker body and leaving us more tired. Hence, we should be attentive whilst consuming our food as every single nutrient is very significant and even play a significant part in growth of our body."...

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Laser Tooth Whitening For Beginners

Laser Tooth Whitening For Beginners: "In due course, because of the foods we eat and liquids we drink, the enamel of teeth tends to erode. Tooth enamel erodes heavily due to sugars and starches like the modern American diet, also to include are the drinks which contain lots of citric acid and the carbonated ones.

In fact, the substance that coats our teeth and put off teeth from decaying is our tooth enamel. And another method used to get rid of the built-up stains and plaque is the laser teeth whitening. Primarily, with conventional devices like pricks, teeth are scraped well. In this way, it does less work during the process. Second, lightly applied to the teeth near the gum line is the coating of hydrogen peroxide or other bleaching agent." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on lazer tooth whitening.) ...

The Healthy Diet Pyramid: Steps To A Much More Healthy "Me"?

The Healthy Diet Pyramid: Steps To A Much More Healthy "Me"?: "The healthy diet pyramid represents the general concept of eating wholesome, balanced diet that consists of all foods. This set of recommendations aimed at promoting better lifestyles and reduce the incidence of chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension, obesity and cardiovascular disease. Regrettably, numerous of these recommendations have been based on assumptions rather than evidence, as well as economic and political interests. Let's review the recommendations:"... (Click on title link above to read entire article on the healthy diet pyramid.) ...

Antibiotics: classification and uses.

Antibiotics: classification and uses.: "An antibiotic is a chemical produced by or derived from microorganisms (i.e. germs such as bacteria and fungi or bugs). Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed medications in modern medicine. Antibiotics cure disease by killing the bacteria or by bacterial reproduction and growth inhibition. Some antibiotics can be used to treat a wide range of infectious diseases and are known as “broad-spectrum” antibiotics. Others are only effective against a few types of bacteria and are called “narrow-spectrum” antibiotics."... (Click on title link above to read entire expert article on the types and uses of antibiotics.) ...

Anxiety Natural Remedies And Alternative Remedies

Anxiety Natural Remedies And Alternative Remedies: "In the modern world today, the daily stresses and a fast lifestyle can carry its cost. Alternative treatments provide a organic alternative to prescription drugs (which often have serious side outcomes and could be really expensive).
Organic remedies for anxiety can consist of a range of approaches.

Anxiety natural remedies frequently provide providers not available in conventional medication.

For example, Training the patient, Alternative Pain Management, Treatment techniques that help the wellness systems model,* Stress reduction services, Other preventive healthcare providers that are not typically part of conventional medicine."... (Click on title link above to read entire article on natural remedies for anxiety and depression to improve your mental health.) ...

Friday, June 11, 2010

Tips on Preventing Back Pain

Tips on Preventing Back Pain: "Back pain is one of the most annoying pains we have to endure throughout our life’s. It is thought that back pain especially within the lower areas of the back strike in excessive of 80% of all adults at some point within their life span. This applies to both men and women, where it is estimated that they will receive similar rates of pain.

It has been estimated by the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons that lower back pain is second only to the common cold in regards to loss of working hours." ... (Click on title link above to read the entire article on back pain and how to prevent your aching back.) ...

Magnifying Acid Reflux

Magnifying Acid Reflux: "Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), the medical term for “Acid Reflux” is defined as the product of abnormal reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus thus, creating a mucosal damage, likewise known as the chronic symptom.

This disease strikes adult primarily, while infants and children can also be affected. Normally spurred by eating certain foods, if not pregnancy, or taking a sleep right after eating a heavy meal, a large number of persons suffer from acid reflux at one time or another."... (Click on title link above to read entire article on Acid Reflux or GERD.) ...

Bacterial Vaginosis-Perfect Home remedies to cure the infection!

Bacterial Vaginosis-Perfect Home remedies to cure the infection!: "Bacterial Vaginosis, also termed as BV, is a common vaginal infection that is suffered by several women today. Lots of females suffer from BV and the popular reason of the virus is wearing underwear made from man-made material or using lower quality pads or tampons during menstrual cycles. If you too are suffering from bacterial vaginosis, its time to look up for some home remedies that help you get rid of this infection easily and quickly."

The Origins of Herbal Medicine

The Origins of Herbal Medicine: "Throughout the world there developed many different healing systems based on this idea of balancing natural forces, and relying on the medicinal use of plants. These include the Indian system of Ayurveda, the ancient Chinese and the Native American systems, as well as the system of folk medicine which developed in Europe. Each country or culture developed its own tradition and pharmacy from locally growing plants. China and India have the oldest written traditions. dating from about 1000 B.C.E.

Whereas the Indian and Chinese systems still survive today, in Europe the idea of balanced forces within the body gradually disappeared. From the 16th century onward, European cultures expanded into the New World, and imperialism made Western medicine the dominant ideal throughout the world, although not necessarily the dominant practice."... (Click on title link above to read the full article on herbal medicines.) ...

Essential Oils

Essential Oils: "The following techniques are all easy to use at home, but stick to the recommended number of drops of essential oil per treatment. The oils are extremely concentrated and if you use too much you may reverse their beneficial effects."

The Role Of Waste Oil Treatment In Protecting Our World

The Role Of Waste Oil Treatment In Protecting Our World: "The worldwide demand for oil also brings up demand for transportation of this material to different countries. Transport is carried out via road, pipeline, and sea; and transportation of oil brings forth risk of spill which in turn endangers the environment. Much of the oil is being carried by tankers, and this poses a constant hazard to marine and coastal ecosystems, which as we know have already suffered from oil spills in the past. Spills that occur offshore can reach the shores by the action of winds and ocean currents, posing immense environmental implications."

In What Way Can Green Tea Or Green Tea Extract Assist With Weight Reduction?

In What Way Can Green Tea Or Green Tea Extract Assist With Weight Reduction?: "Many Americans are turning to green tea to help with weight loss. You'll be able to drink green tea with sugar or honey and or milk like all different type of tea. If you want something more concentrated you can get green tea extract.

Analysis has shown that green tea helps to reduce your weight by stimulating the body's thermogenesis method, which will increase the spending of energy and the oxidization of fat in the body. Several compounds found in flora have this effect. The special thing regarding green tea is that it does not increase the heart rate, and is therefore believed to be safer than diet pills such as ephidrine that also work by stimulating thermogenesis."

Friday, June 04, 2010

Face Wrinkles Information

Face Wrinkles Information: "Lines and furrows and face wrinkles - clinically called rhytides - are typical of an aging skin and are associate with the irregular thickening of the dermis coupled with the lower in the amount of water held by the epidermis.

Genetic tendency, pores and skin photo type, exposure to environmental circumstances and way of life choices are among the elements that can have an effect on the degree of severity of these probably alarming changes in a person's look."... (Click on title link above to read entire article on faciel wrinkles and the factors that cause them.) ...

The Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic and Our Own Personal Responsibilities

The Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic and Our Own Personal Responsibilities: "With people becoming significantly more overweight lately in our society, and the rising obesity levels reaching consistently all time highs the type 2 diabetes epidemic seems to be growing out of control. The rates of diabetes diagnosis is reaching record new levels at an alarming rate, and is only expected to get worse. Between 2001 and 2002, the number of Americans diagnosed as having diabetes went from 5.5 percent to an alarming 6.5 percent, all within a single year." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on Type 2 Diabetes.) ...

Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Lavender

Lavender: "Lavender has a soothing effect on inflammation, although this is not as pronounced as in chamomile; hence its use in burns, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, boils, rheumatism, wounds, ulcers, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, cystitis, diarrhea, laryngitis, and so on. In most of these conditions its antiseptic properties are also of value. It is good for catarrhal discharges (leucorrhoea, gonorrhea, bronchitis, etc), and is also a mild analgesic, which enhances its value in most of the above conditions. It is good for rheumatic or muscular aches and pains, and is a useful ingredient for massage oils, especially for athletes and sportsmen." ...(Click on title link above to read entire article on the dramatic theraputic effects and uses of lavender.) ...

5 Tips to Lose 40 Pounds Quick

5 Tips to Lose 40 Pounds Quick: "There are many ways to lose 40 pounds. If you want to lose weight you have to eat less and exercise more. It's a very simple fact, but most of us can't do it.

You'll need to watch what you eat to lose weight. You don't have to starve yourself, but eat healthy foods instead. Try to exercise at least 5 days a week if you want to lose a lot of weight. You should know that only food control is not enough to lose a lot of weight, you need exercise to help your body burn more calories.

Below are 5 tips to help you lose 40 pounds fast." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on five tips for losing 40 pounds fast.) ...

Receiving Respect And Care From Your Dentist

Receiving Respect And Care From Your Dentist: "Many elderly people refuse to schedule dental visits because they do not want to deal with the uncaring treatment they have received in the past. Even more of a consideration than the financial aspects, studies have demonstrated this factor is a major part of why senior citizens choose not to go see a dentist. Studies have been undertaken which highlight on the dental care habits and attitudes of the older population."... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to get proper care and respect from your dentist.) ...

Friday, May 28, 2010

Would You Like Your Hearing Checked?

Would You Like Your Hearing Checked?: "Just how much do you know about your ears? Ask yourself these few questions to figure out your ear IQ. Should sonic ear valves we worn by Chuck, an avid scuba diver? In case you were wondering, sonic ear valves are just another term for ear plugs. What if you like to listen to your stereo or MP3 player on full blast? Can this practice do damage to someone's hearing? Tom fears that ear wax will affect his hearing with clogs. IS it wise for him to constantly clean his ears? The right answers are 'Yes' to question #1, and 'No' to questions 2 and 3.

Unlike the speaking voice of teenagers, the ears of teenagers don't experience growth issues. However, unusual or intense pressures can cause damage to hearing. Anyone who decides to try scuba diving should always learn how to breathe. If you are too close to fired guns or airplane motors, your hearing will be adversely affected. Even if a teenager's music is played at annoying, thunderous volumes, it's unlikely that it will do any amount of harm at all - no more so than soothing classical albums would harm a senior citizen." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to check your hearing.) ...

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Here Is A 7 Day Agenda To Jump Start Your Weight Loss Diet

Here Is A 7 Day Agenda To Jump Start Your Weight Loss Diet: "The concept of the program is designed for you to develop a consistent move toward to weight loss along with a healthy endurance when working out. The program's idea is to get rid of the excesses in your body, the excess fat. Not the healthy and lean muscle tissues and body fluids.

The program first needs your focus and enthusiasm, so therefore you wish to be prepared in both mind and body. It's highly advised that you first visit your medical doctor for a check-up before embarking on any weight loss program." .. ( Click on title link above to read entire article on a seven day weight loss plan.) ...

Monday, May 24, 2010

Tips for Healthy Indoor Painting-00-6480

Tips for Healthy Indoor Painting-00-6480: "The US Environmental Protection Agency, an official body not known for over-hyping hazards, has found that there may be hundreds of individual VOCs in an indoor air sample. Some of these willl come from paint, particularly new paint, which can “offgas” VOCs for up to two years after painting. Most offgassing, of course, occurs in the first few days after painting, while the paint is “fresh”." ... (Click on title link above to read about the risk of indoor paints and how to assure your families health and safety.) ...

Teeth Whitening Done At Home

Teeth Whitening Done At Home: "As the demand for beauty increases, people are turning more and more to remedies to enhance their look. A few of the very best home tooth whitening kits are designed to give you the best possible outcomes while never even leaving the comfort of your home. There are numerous home tooth whitening kits currently available, and choosing the right 1 to meet your needs may be a tricky final choice. A couple of things to consider when choosing your home-based whitening kit are whether you have sensitive teeth and how white you wish you teeth to be." ... (Click on title link above to ready entire article on home teeth whitening.) ...

Wheel chair Van - What to Look for

Wheel chair Van - What to Look for: "A wheel chair van is a van manufactured particularly for a handicap Wheel Chair vans are outcomes of extreme modification process and planning that a regular Van undergoes to make it wheel chair handy.
A passenger wheel chair van is modified by the adding of either a lift or a wheel chair incline which permits the wheel chair van user entry to get out and in of the auto. If the van is to be driven by the wheel chair consumer, it'll require way more extensive changes.

Nearly any car can be equipped with a lift to make it wheel chair accessible, but a wheel chair van is special. It is a substitute for vehicles with lifts as a result of it may be tailored in order that the van consumer can either be a passenger, or its driver." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to select and equip a wheel chair van.) ...

Why Speedy Weight Loss Is Not A Smart Thing

Why Speedy Weight Loss Is Not A Smart Thing: "The rate that a person loses weight is commensurate to how it is gained. Fast weight loss isn't advisable since it leaves the person with loose skin and the sole way to get rid of that would be surgery.

Weight reduction depends on the condition of the person which includes weight, health, calorie-intake, age, gender, lifestyle, stress level and routine." ... (Click on title link above to discover the risks associated with fast weight loss and extreme diets.) ...

Reduce Blood Pressure Healthy and Safe

Reduce Blood Pressure Healthy and Safe: "Throughout all the United States in our day hypertension has got to pandemic phases because of more than Sixty five million citizens fighting from high blood pressure in addition to an additional 45 million having to deal with a problem referenced to as pre-hypertension. High blood pressure is literally a symptomless disease which usually accelerates your risk concerning cardiac event as well as , stroke and also a person can actually clearly be fighting because of it with out any awareness associated with it before it is definitely pretty late." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on how to reduce blood pressure and hypertension.) ...

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Lose Weight By Changing Your Lifestyle

Lose Weight By Changing Your Lifestyle: "Have you been spending to a lot time about the couch or in front of the computer? Or have there been too many weak moments when your sweet tooth was bothering you? Whether you're pear shaped or apple shaped, most of us have had some questions popping into our heads on how we can lose belly excess fat fast. Will it be as simple as adding some whole grain to your diet, or will you have to commit yourself to a treadmill for the rest of your life?

We will explore some of the answers to common questions that frequently pop up when people are looking to shed belly fat quick." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article how to change your lifestyle to control your weight.) ...

15 Tips To Help You Lose to Weight Swiftly

15 Tips To Help You Lose to Weight Swiftly: "Do you wish to lose extra pounds fast? You will realize it easy to shed ten pounds by the following tips. Pay attention to everything you put in your mouth. Remember to savour each bite instead of grabbing food on the run. Get fresh and healthy foods, snack on vegetables and fruit.

No need to make sacrifices! Simply follow these simple tips to lose your 1st ten pounds, last ten pounds or give your weight loss program a lift when it looks to have stuttered to a halt. This is often a balanced and flexible plan that you can use for as long as you want." (Click on title link above to read entire article on fifteen great tips for losing weight fast.) ...

Monday, May 10, 2010

Benefits Of Therapeutic Massage

Benefits Of Therapeutic Massage: "Therapeutic massage involves the treatment of various medical ailments including pain and stiffening of muscles. It involves the manipulation of the muscles to ease the flow of blood and getting rid of restricted movements. Therapeutic massage in San Jose provide relief to the recipient by targeting the source of pain. This not only provides instant relief from the pain but also completely heals the troubling area. Some of the benefits of therapeutic massage are:"... (Click on title link above to read entire expert article on the health benefits of therapeutic massage.) ...

Saturday, May 08, 2010

Meditation Tips for Busy People

Meditation Tips for Busy People: "The sad truth is that most of us are aware of the benefits of meditation, and yet very few of us actually have a regular meditation practice. Yet this article will show you what meditation really is and give you simple tips for incorporating it into your daily life without changing your current schedule.

So what is meditation? Meditation is about being fully present in the moment and in that moment you are “aware” of the truth of who you are (beyond your mind, your body or your situation)." ... (Click on title link above to read entire expert article on how busy people benefit from meditation by: Lisa Hepner) ...

Friday, May 07, 2010

Baby Flu - Be Ready

Baby Flu - Be Ready: "It is that time of year again: baby flu season. Every year, millions of people hunker down within the fall to get ready for the annual start of baby flu eruptions. With the season comes an attack of visits to the finest, pediatricians� clinic and, or at worst case , hospital emergency departments by fearful mother and father and their ill children. Now that you have got a newborn baby , you want to be ready.

So in what way do you keep your new baby well in the arriving wintry weather?
While you can't inoculate your baby, there are methods you can take to keep him healthy during baby flu season - and a lot of them common sense." ... (Click on title link above to read entire article on baby flu.) ...

Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Constipation Treatment and Natural Home Remedies for Constipation

Constipation Treatment and Natural Home Remedies for Constipation: "Constipation is defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week. With constipation stools are usually hard, dry, small in size, and difficult to eliminate. Some people who are constipated find it painful to have a bowel movement and often experience straining, bloating, and the sensation of a full bowel Constipation is determined in the colon (large intestine), which is responsible for packaging and eliminating stool." ... (Click on title link above to read entire expert article on natural treatments for constipation.) ...

Teenage Depression: The Daunting Truth Of The Matter

Teenage Depression: The Daunting Truth Of The Matter: "Every one of us keep in mind when we were teenagers. Boy, what a phase in our lives. What using the need for peer acclaim, parental expectations, raging hormones, acne…

It is no surprise teenage despair exists in such high numbers. From research and even mere observation, teenage despair actually manifests itself differently from adult or childhood depression as throughout this age, teens want to start to mark their territorial indicators of independence and also the last thing a teen might wish to do is admit they require assist for despair. Teenagers tend to not display gloom, self-depreciation, or speak about feeling hopeless like adults do during this stage of their lives if they are depressed, so as a parent or gaurdian or adult role-model you might need to watch for other signs of despair in the teenager you're dealing with." ... (Click on title link above to read entire expert article on teenage depression.) ...

Affects Of Hearing Loss

Affects Of Hearing Loss: "The next time you make a trip into town, take the time to pick up some earplugs. When wearing them, you'll see, first hand, how hard everyday tasks become. Everyday conversation is a pain. Enjoying the radio is impossible and viewing television is a struggle. You even have trouble hearing small movements throughout your home. Hearing doors closing, timers sounding, or things like the air conditioner turning on are no longer possible.

This is the isolated world of hearing loss. Luckily, being able to prevent this kind of hearing loss is possible for a lot of people. Hearing loss fits into one of two categories. Conductive hearing loss occurs when sounds are unable to reach the middle ear, which is where the interpretation of the sound takes place." ... (Click on title tag above to read entire article on the devasting affects of hearing loss.) ...

Sunday, May 02, 2010

What is Pre-Diabetes or Insulin Resistance?

What is Pre-Diabetes or Insulin Resistance?: "Other than the genes you inherited, there are two primary causes of insulin resistance:

1) A long-term diet that has been high in carbohydrates and
2) Nutritional deficiencies.

When you eat, your body breaks the food down into sugar (glucose), which then enters your blood stream. When the glucose in the blood increases, the body produces insulin to push the sugar out of your bloodstream and into the cells where it can be used. When insulin is doing its job, it will keep your blood sugar in normal range."

Thursday, April 29, 2010

How to Meditate-Getting Rid of Thought

How to Meditate-Getting Rid of Thought: "One of the most common questions people ask about meditation is, “how do I get rid of thoughts during meditation?”

The short answer is, “you don’t.”

Now, you might think that may sound harsh, but it’s the truth. And it’s complete freedom!

In the past, when I tried meditating, I was told (or somehow led to believe) that meditation was about getting rid of thought. Of course, I failed at meditation. I remember my first meditation being extremely painful because of all the thoughts. After the meditation, I didn’t feel any better because I felt like a complete and utter failure." ... (Click on title link above to read the entire article on getting rid of thought during meditation.. --- by --Lisa Hepner) ...