http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Sodium is an essential mineral or micro nutrient found in the bones as well as the fluid surrounding cells. It is a component of body secretions such as saliva and enzymes, and is lost when the body sweats. Excess dietary sodium is excreted through the u... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144954_17.html 07th April 2007 Silicon is an essential trace mineral required by the body for stronger bones, better glowing skin and more flexible and strong joints. It is present in the body in the form of an ether derivative of silicic acid or silanate. It is important to include si... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144952_17.html 07th April 2007 Anorexia is something more drastic than just a problem with food. It is a strange way of using food, body weight or starving oneself to feel more in charge of one’s life, to ease nervousness, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are females. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144950_17.html 07th April 2007 Iron deficiency means less than adequate iron levels in the body. Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin - the oxygen carrying pigment in the blood. Iron-deficient people tire easily because their bodies remain starved for oxygen. Without enoug... http://www.articlealley.com/article_144948_17.html 07th April 2007 People with depression are simply not able to carry on their lives normally. Without treatment, symptoms can last for weeks, months, or years. When these symptoms become very intense, they start interfering with one’s ability to normally carry out even ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_142937_17.html 01st April 2007 Yeast is the second most common kind of vaginal infection. One of the many species of fungus called Candida causes it. Candida normally lives in small numbers in the vagina as well as in the mouth and digestive tract of both men and women. Women are m... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137867_17.html 13th March 2007 Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflammed skin conditions. One of the most common forms of eczema is atopic dermatitis Eczema is a chronic skin disorder / allergy usually characterized by scaly and itchy rashes. Children are very prone to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137866_17.html 13th March 2007 Dandruff, also called seborrheic dermatitis is an itchy, flaky and persistent skin disorder of the scalp, without redness. It results when the scalp sheds dead skin cells in large numbers. Dandruff appears as dry, white or greyish flakes usually on the to... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137864_17.html 13th March 2007 Sunburn is a burn on the skin and a type of skin disorder. It results from overexposure to the harmful UV rays of the sun. The consequence of this burn is inflammation of the skin. Injury can start within 30 minutes of exposure. Every person, whatever... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137861_17.html 13th March 2007 A healthy body has healthy beautiful hair. Our hair is a reflection of our health. At any given time, about 90 percent of the hair on the scalp is in its growing phase. This growing phase lasts for 2 to 6 years. Each hair grows approximately 1 centimetre... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137859_17.html 13th March 2007 What is Acne? Acne is a common skin condition characterized by plugged pores (blackheads and whiteheads), pimples that occur on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders and even upper arms. Acne commonly starts in the early teen years, when the oil g... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137850_17.html 13th March 2007 Bad breath or halitosis in medical parlance, is foul or unpleasant smelling breath, which can be acute or chronic depending on the cause. The term halitosis is coined by combining the Latin word for breath (halitus) with the Greek suffix (osis), meaning c... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137847_17.html 13th March 2007 Acidity is quite a simple problem when it begins, but it can get out of hand easily if not taken seriously. It is a common ailment and results from a wrong diet. The excessive secretion of hydrochloric acid in the stomach causes acidity. Prolonged acidity... http://www.articlealley.com/article_137846_23.html 13th March 2007 Stretch marks are scars that are produced on the skin mostly due to pregnancy and childbirth. These are present as lighter lines of the skin, with a whitish hue. Though stretch marks are usually associated with pregnancy and childbirth, it is not actually... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135837_23.html 07th March 2007 Stress has become one of the silent killers of people in today’s world. There are many different types of stresses that people can suffer from; and these stresses are deteriorating people’s wellbeing to such an extent that they are becoming victims of... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135836_23.html 07th March 2007 Sprains are caused when a particular muscle of the body is suddenly overexerted. It is felt as a sharp pain, rendering that portion of the body immobile for a while. Sprains can cause redness and swelling of the region and can persist for a few days if th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135833_17.html 07th March 2007 Sore throat is a very irritating problem in which the throat is inflamed. This is generally caused due to colds and coughs. Sore throats can also be caused due to tonsillitis. Useful Herbs in the Treatment of Sore Throat # Bayberry (Myrica nagi) ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135832_17.html 07th March 2007 Among the many changes that occur during the pregnancy months of the female is the swelling of feet. The whole feet may swell up, or just some parts like the ankles or the shins may swell. Swelling of the feet generally starts becoming apparent durin... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135831_61.html 07th March 2007 Now you can turn the clock back by proper breast exercises… The size of the breast is a very emotional issue for most women. The breast, being such an integral and sensitive part of the female image, affects greatly on a woman's self-esteem. I... http://www.articlealley.com/article_134999_28.html 05th March 2007 Breasts are body tissues, which can be effectively self-massaged or massaged by someone else. At some time or the other, most women experience physical and psychological trauma related to breast congestion, breast pain, discomforts of surgical procedures,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_134998_28.html 05th March 2007 Most women’s breasts lose their breast firmness with age, especially large-breasted women. Reasons may range from inherited characteristics such as skin elasticity and breast density (the ratio of lightweight fat to heavier glands). Other factors for br... http://www.articlealley.com/article_134996_28.html 05th March 2007 Breast enlargement is a cosmetic surgical technique whereby a person is able to enhance the size and shape of breast tissue through the insertion of implants. A breast implant is a sac that is filled with either saline or silicon, and is surgically implan... http://www.articlealley.com/article_134994_28.html 05th March 2007 What is anaemia? Anaemia is derived from a Greek word meaning “without blood.” It is a condition whereby, there is a deficiency of red blood cells, or haemoglobin. This leads to a lack of oxygen-carrying ability of the body. The three ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133844_17.html 01st March 2007 In the digestive system, ulcer comprises the area where the tissue has been destroyed by gastric juices and stomach acid. Peptic ulcer disease is a general term used for ulcers that occur in the stomach or duodenum (upper part of the small intestine) or ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133094_17.html 01st March 2007 Night blindness, also known as nyctalopia, is the inability to acclimatize to dim lighting conditions. Some people become more nearsighted at night as the pupil dilates in dark conditions, a condition called spherical aberration. When a person is unable t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133092_17.html 01st March 2007 Scurvy (N.Lat scorbutus) is a deficiency disease, caused by lack of vitamin C, which is required for collagen (an element of normal tissues) synthesis in humans. The chemical name of vitamin C is ascorbic acid, which is derived from the Latin name of scur... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133090_17.html 01st March 2007 Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder, which is fatal unless early detected and treated. It is a rare condition, where excess copper builds up in the body causing copper poisoning. Wilson’s disease is quite uncommon and affects 1 in 30,000 people. It i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_133089_17.html 01st March 2007 Sodium is an essential mineral or micronutrient found in the bones as well as the fluid surrounding cells. It is a component of body secretions such as saliva and enzymes, and is lost when the body sweats. Excess dietary sodium is excreted through the ur... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131527_23.html 21st February 2007 Anorexia is something more drastic than just a problem with food. It is a strange way of using food, body weight or starving oneself to feel more in charge of one’s life, to ease nervousness, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are females. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131525_17.html 21st February 2007 Potassium represents 5% percent of the total mineral content of a human body, even though only about one litre is found in the body at a time. Potassium is found in our bodies both inside and outside cells and is a very important mineral required every da... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131524_17.html 21st February 2007 Silicon is an essential trace mineral required by the body for stronger bones, better glowing skin and more flexible and strong joints. It is present in the body in the form of an ether derivative of silicic acid or silanate. It is important to include si... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131521_17.html 21st February 2007 Iron deficiency means less than adequate iron levels in the body. Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin - the oxygen carrying pigment in the blood. Iron-deficient people tire easily because their bodies remain starved for oxygen. Without enoug... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131520_17.html 21st February 2007 Zinc is an important mineral, which is essential for protein synthesis and helps to regulate the production of cells in the body's immune system. It is mainly found in the muscles. Zinc is also found in high concentrations in red and white blood cells, th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131144_17.html 20th February 2007 Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral found in the body and is very essential for good health. It is mostly found in the bones (around 50%), teeth, and red blood cells. The other half is largely found inside cells of body tissues and organs. Only ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_130707_17.html 19th February 2007 Iron is an essential mineral for life. It is found in the red blood cells of the body and is also needed to produce red blood cells. Most of the iron in the body is attached to the haemoglobin molecules in red blood cells, thereby transporting oxygen ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_130255_80.html 19th February 2007 Calcium is an essential dietary mineral for healthy bones and strong teeth. A constant blood calcium level is essential for the maintenance of the normal heartbeat, and for the usual functioning of nerves and muscles. Advantages of calcium - ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129937_23.html 17th February 2007 Copper is the third most richly found trace mineral in the human body - transported in the bloodstream on a plasma protein called ceruloplasmin. The liver and brain contain the largest amounts of copper in the human body, with smaller amounts in other org... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129576_17.html 15th February 2007