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Anatomy and Physiology of the Colon

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

To better understand the health of the digestive system and colon, it is helpful to first understand the different parts of the colon and their specific functions. This can help you become a stronger advocate for your own health and may grant you further insight into how your body works.

The colon is made up of 6 parts all working collectively for a single purpose. Their purpose is ridding the body of toxins that have entered the body from food sources, environmental poisons, or to... (Read All)

American women prone to migraine

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

American women are more prone to migraine than their Asian counterparts. Medical researches showed that in the United States, white women have the highest frequency of migraine, while Asian women have the lowest. The female-to-male ratio increases from 2.5:1 at puberty to 3.5:1 at age 40 years, after which it declines. The rate of migraine headaches in females of reproductive age has increased over the last 20 years, studies showed. Migraine headaches affect 17% of females and 6% of males in the... (Read All)

ab lounge | ab chair deluxe | ab machine

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Which Ab Machine should I buy? Ab Lounge Ab Lounge is the popular ab machine. Most people look for the Ab Lounge when purchasing an ab machine. Its crunching motion targets both the upper and lower abs, as well as works out your back, legs and shoulders. A simple formula of ab machines is that the bigger the crunch the ab machine provides, the larger the workout that your abs feel. So bigger the crunch, better is the workout. The Ab Lounge does offer a full range of motion, which makes it one of... (Read All)

Herbs for Healthy Hair

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Our hair is actually protein matter called keratin. And news is- what we see on our head, the jungle of protein that we so passionately care about, is actually `deadâ. The living part of the hair s below the surface of the scalp, called follicle, which supplies these dead cells to keep our mane flowing. At the base of the follicle is a cluster of living cells called the papilla, which eventually forms hair? Next to the follicle is the sebaceous gland that actually keeps the hair shiny and l... (Read All)

Adrenal Fatigue Diet - Guidelines for Regaining your Energy and Health

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Following a healthy adrenal fatigue diet will help you regain your vitality and well-being. If you are feeling wiped out by excessive stress, you may be suffering from adrenal fatigue. Making an effort at eating more consciously can be the first step towards recovery.

An adrenal fatigue diet has the same rules as other diets or eating plans. Eating more fruits and vegetables, whole grains and lean meats and fish are basic healthy eating guidelines. Recovering from overwhelming fati... (Read All)

Massage Therapy - An Easy Way to Combat Stress and Pain

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

People lives are filled to capacity with numerous different kinds of problems, which if allowed to accumulate over a period of time will induce stress; with stress we then have a whole new spectrum of disorders that can happen if not attended to properly.

Indulge and Relax

First discovered back in ancient China, massage therapy and herbal oils have been used extensively to treat many illnesses. Kings as well as Queens delighted in the pleasures of massage therapy to less... (Read All)

1930âs Remedy Curing Diabetes?

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Since 1999, Mary Vernon has been curing diabetes. No she did not discover a new cure or treatment, she tells patients to follow a treatment that has been around since the 1930âs. Mary, a 52 year old family doctor who practices in Lawrence Kansas has been using a treatment that has been abandoned since the 1930âs. The worst part, the treatment that is the opposite of guidelines set by the American Diabetes Association, has been working. According to Mens Health, âThey just won't stay sick. ... (Read All)

Should Gynecologists Be Performing Plastic Surgery?

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Women everywhere around the globe share one single thing with each other. This single thing is that they all want to look and feel their best at all times. Because of this need to feel and look good, both for themselves and for the men in their lives, the plastic surgery and cosmetic industries have been booming in the past couple decades.

With this boom has come more and more medical practitioners who have delved into the cosmetic surgery business to help boost their earnings and ... (Read All)

Generic Meridia-Lose your weight

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Generic Meridia is a weight-loss aid, prescribed along with a larger diet and exercise plan.It is used as an appetite suppressant.But Generic Meridia does not suppress appetite; rather, it helps create a sense of fullness, causing the patient to feel physically satisfied with less food than usual. Generic Meridia should be strictly taken under supervision of doctor.Take capsule of Generic Meridia by mouth exac... (Read All)

You Can Make your Diabetes Disappear

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

In the past 30 years, new cases of type 2 diabetes have doubled, with most diagnoses occurring in people who are obese. Although obesity was a major factor, changes in diet -- such as drinking more sugary beverages -- and physical activity also contributed to the increase, independent of weight gain.

Doctors are seeing increasing numbers of patients with "double diabetes" -- the symptoms of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This makes it difficult to diagnose and treat patients, par... (Read All)

Pericarditis - Definition, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, a membrane that surrounds the heart and its major blood vessels. Pericarditis can be caused by infection, heart attack, autoimmune disorders, chest trauma, cancer, kidney failure, or drugs. Pericarditis most often affects men aged 20-50. Pericarditis may be acute or chronic. Heart attack (see post-MI pericarditi... (Read All)

Allergy Medicine: Could Yours Be Dangerous?

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Herbal supplements such as Claritose, Allergy Season and Allergy-C-Buffered stand apart among the medicines that are used to remedy allergy related problems due to their ability to bring recovery from allergic problems without causing any side effects to the person who consumes it. Once you come to know about the seriousness of the side effects that are associated with the consumption of chemical based remedies for allergic problems, you will never attempt to take a medicine that is made of t... (Read All)

Herbal Medicines for Bruises Treatment

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Bruise, also called a contusion or ecchymosis. A bruise is a common skin injury that results in a discoloration of the skin. Blood from damaged blood vessels deep beneath the skin collects near the surface of the skin. Bruises often induce pain but are not normally dangerous. Sometimes bruises can be serious, leading to other more life threatening forms of hem... (Read All)

Why Your Diet May not be as Rich in Iodine as You Assume

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The trace mineral iodine is well known for its crucial role in enabling the body's manufacture of vital thyroid hormones, but it is also important for the health of the immune system and for optimal brain function. It is widely believed by many authorities that iodine deficiency should never be seen in the affluent West, although this problem affects millions throughout the developed world.

Some nutritionists argue, however, that this conventional view is too optimistic, because t... (Read All)

Health Insurance For Students Comes With Options

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Making sure students are covered in the case of an emergency is a big concern for many parents. Whether they're school age or college age, being certain they have the best health insurance for students does bring some options to the table.

The best buys for student insurance will vary from state-to-state and even depending on personal circumstance, but there are some fairly common choices out there. It is wise to research them all to find out which type might offer the best cover... (Read All)

An Effective Prostate Cancer Treatment Option

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

If you've been told that you have prostate cancer, then you've probably had The Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test, been physically checked and probably have already had a biopsy performed. Once all this has established your condition, your cancer is then assigned a score.

These scores determine what stage your cancer has progressed. During the biopsy, the lab will assign what's called a Gleason score helps the doctor in determining what stage your prostate cancer is currently ... (Read All)

Hair Loss And Natural Solution

Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Looking for hair loss and natural solution? What if you could stop and prevent male and female hair loss and strengthen, revitalize and restore thinning hair, without involving cost, treatments, products or drugs?

What most people don't realise is that the pathology of hair loss is related to numerous conditions that often have little or nothing to do with hair growth or hair loss. In short almost every system in the body can affect the health of your hair. Unfortunately many people today... (Read All)

Acne Free Information

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Acne is the name of that skin ailment which most people fear almost as a nightmare. And at some point of life, leaving no stone unturned in order to be acne free becomes the primary goal for its victims. Acne has no foolproof cure as yetâis perhaps the most disheartening fact for them. However, a ray of hope still persists there which draws our attention to ... (Read All)

The Amazing Health Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Adding fats to your diet is essential if you want to live a healthy lifestyle that results in feeling and looking great, but it has to be the right kind of fats. Essential fatty acids fall within this category and are a crucially important addition to anyone's diet.

Omega-3 essential fatty acids are made up of two components: DHA (which stands for docosahexaenoic acid) and EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid).

The best source of DHA and EPA are fish, especially salmon, seaweed, s... (Read All)

How to Take Care of your Teen Braces

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

More and more teenagers are getting teen braces today than ever before. The concept of beauty and hygiene has put more emphasis on healthy and straight teeth. If you have teen braces, you most likely know, by now, how important it is to take care of not only your braces, but your teeth and your gums as well. You need to have enough discipline and be responsible for keeping your braces clean and in very good condition.

The most important factor in taking care of your gums and teeth ... (Read All)

A Flushing New Body Detox

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Toxins invade our body everyday. It ranges from the foods that we eat to toxins in the atmosphere that are called antioxidants. There are a variety of pills and potions on the market that have a lot of fluff and boast results that seem very unrealistic.

However, flushing toxins from the body is not a quick fix, but an ongoing process to continually improve health and develop a healthy lifestyle. As long as we remain alive, toxins will affect us so we must find a product to help u... (Read All)

Herpes Simplex Virus- Fact not Fiction!

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Herpes simplex is part of a group of other herpes viruses called Herpesviridae, that include human herpes virus 8 (the cause of Kaposi's sarcoma), herpes zoster (the virus responsible for shingles and chicken pox) and cytomegalovirus (CMV).

There are two strains of the virus: type 1 (HSV1), usually associated with the mouth, lip, and face infections and is responsible for cold sores and fever blisters; and type 2 (HSV 2), usually associated with infections of the sex organs (it i... (Read All)

Skin Disorders and Cosmetics

Tue, 02 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Every day, thousands of women have reactions to the make-up they use. While this is a relatively small percentage of the population, there is cause for concern nonetheless. For those women who cannot leave the house with wearing make-up, be sure that you are using quality products from reputable manufacturers. Cosmetics, especially those made by less-than-scrupulous companies, can cause serious long-term problems for your skin.

One of the most common problems caused by the use of co... (Read All)

Doctors And The Drug Industry

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

I wouldn't be a live and my eldest son wouldn't be alive if it hadn't been for the intervention of skilled doctors, but the way in which the pharmaceutical industry tries to influence doctors is worrying. It is encouraging that their activities are being monitored and publicised more and more.But there's still lots of reasons to be concerned:

1. In the USA there's one drug rep for every 15 doctors. This is a really shocking statistic - the pharmaceutical companies would not spend... (Read All)

Hypnosis Session Suggestibility

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The suggestibility to hypnosis session varies from one person to another. Some people have a tiny capacity, whereas some have a great talent for hypnosis. The majority is in between. This talent for being susceptible to hypnosis can be compared to that of drawing, for example. Many researchers of hypnotism generally consider the hypnosis talent to be a fixed trait. However, in clinical practice it recently became evident that a person can amplify his or her ability to go under hypnosis. This can... (Read All)

Detect your Cervical Cancer With Pap Test!

Sat, 05 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Cervical cancer is the cancer of the cervix. It is a disease caused by the abnormal growth and division of cells that forms in the lining of the cervix. It is the second common form of cancer that affects women today. It is very common in middle age women and older.

The statistics of cervical cancer in the United States, according to American Cancer Society (ACS), shows that about 11,150 women are diagnosing with this cancer and approximately 3,670 women die from this cancer every ... (Read All)

Exercise Bikes: The Particulars

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The old adage holds true today as it was as our ancestors knew it: health is wealth. As much as you work your heart out all day and all night earning a good man's living, only a small number of people have enough with them life savings until the age of their retirement where they can go and tour the world. Albeit, going on world wide travel does not sound so hot when you are in your 60's or 70's and are probably not that strong enough to enjoy the sights. What is important then is to focus on... (Read All)

Natural Remedies for Hayfever and Allergic Rhinitis

Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Evenings are getting lighter â leaves on the trees are unfurling â the promise of summer is in the air!

Most of us look forward to the arrival of the warmer weather but for some unlucky people the season brings misery in the form of hay fever and seasonal allergic rhinitis often caused by pollens from trees and grass.

Proteins in the pollens irritate the delicate membranes of the nose and eyes causing inflammation. Symptoms include red, itchy, watery eyes and runn... (Read All)

Laser X-Rays may be Able to Detect Cancer

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

X-Rays have been in use as a medical imaging technique since 1895 when Wilhelm Roentgen found that he was able to create images of internal bodily structures such as bones and tissues by putting electromagnetic waves through the body. He called the project X because he did not fully understand what made up the rays. X-Rays have been the building block upon which medical imaging technology and equipment for medical imaging have been constructed. Although the X-Ray (or radiograph) has long been a ... (Read All)

Understanding the Causes and Treatments for Hair Loss

Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Anyone who has experienced a disease like alopecia can tell you that it is the emotional pain that hurts the most of all. Losing ones hair is like losing a part of your identity. Every time you take a shower a little piece of you goes down the drain. Your mind goes into a defensive mode and you want to stop the loss of hair any way you can. Suddenly, your life is dominated by constant thoughts of how to deal with your thinning mane. You turn to science and medicine in hopes of a cure, but the... (Read All)