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22nd September 2009
The way people eat today is a far cry from the way people used to eat. Before, we're usually happy with foods that are rich in fats and oils. We didn't care about the amount of calories we consume in a day or how high the cholesterol in our blood is going... Read >
Author: Damien Fowler17th September 2009
Impotence, which destroys the sex life of men, is found to be a result of the poor health status. Men suffer with the impotence when they fail to either attain the erection or sustain the erection during the sexual activity. Impotence is mainly caused by ... Read >
Author: sylvester04th September 2009
Natural remedies helpful in Relieving ConstipationHow to alleviate bowel problems Using Natural RemediesConstipation is the inability of an individual or animal to have bowel movements and eliminate waste materials from the body. There are varied reasons... Read >
Author: Rene Howard08th August 2009
Senior vitamins are a hot topic in the nutritionals market and will become even more so as our population ages. Older adults, like many other Americans are known to have inadequate intake of many vitamins and minerals. Common statistics show that 9 out o... Read >
Author: Anthony Antolics03rd August 2009
In this article, I will try and explore the various treatment options available to a patient of panic attacks/panic disorder.
1. Cognitive Therapy - The focus of cognitive therapy is to force a change in set patterns of thinking and beliefs in order t... Read >
Author: georgerydley01st August 2009
Heat related illnesses are caused due to prolonged exposure to heat and also humidity without any reprieve and due to inadequate intake of fluids. Kids and teens adjust to the variations in heat compared to adults who adapt more quickly. However the heat ... Read >
Author: margaret10th July 2009
Did you know the body forms collagen fibers from pro-collagen molecules secreted by specialized cells? But, that production slows down with age and the destruction of collagen fibers increases. Luckily, science has shown us that it is possible to stimul... Read >
Author: Laurel Levine18th May 2009
Natural Remedies Useful in Relieving Constipation
Natural Remedies Useful in Relieving ConstipationHow to Relieve Constipation Using Natural RemediesConstipation is the inability of an individual or animal to have bowel movements and eliminate waste ma... Read >
Author: Peter Marshall -Farrimond18th May 2009
Natural Remedies Useful in Relieving Constipation
Natural Remedies Useful in Relieving ConstipationHow to Relieve Constipation Using Natural RemediesConstipation is the inability of an individual or animal to have bowel movements and eliminate waste ma... Read >
Author: Peter Marshall -Farrimond14th January 2009
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is priceless. People are becoming more aware of their health and want to improve what they are putting into their bodies. Eating the right foods is critical to a healthy diet but more people are realizing that vitamin sup... Read >
Author: A Vahl06th January 2009
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences.
Common causes of dehydra... Read >
Author: Alien19th December 2008
Nutritional supplements could be just what you are looking for to sort out your health problems if you are ill because of consequences caused by a poor diet that is nutrition deficient. If you are an indivdual who is always rushed and make a stop at any... Read >
Author: Dan17th December 2008
A Diabetic's Guide to Modifying the Glycemic Load of Meals
Beating Diabetes Without Meds
If a diabetic wants to lose weight (especially belly fat) and/or gain improved control of blood sugar, it will be very helpful to learn how to use other foods... Read >
Author: tomenelson27th October 2008
Infant constipation, like constipation in adults, is a common cause of abdominal pain in this age group. Children can have a very wide range of variations in the frequency at which they open their bowel. Constipation can occur in the newborn, infant, todd... Read >
Author: peterhutch02nd October 2008
The name Psyllium is derived from the Greek word "psylla", meaning "flea", referring to the appearance of the tiny seeds. Primarily, Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative high in both fiber and mucilage, which is why this herb is commonly found in many over... Read >
Author: Paul Rodgers02nd September 2008
Unlike macro-minerals such as calcium, which the body needs in gram amounts, trace minerals such as iron, selenium, zinc, silicon, chromium, sulfur, and copper are only needed in milligram or micrograms. However, these small quantities do not reflect the... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th July 2008
Saltiness in mouth is one of the most common and ignored phenomenon in the world. Though it is not that big a problem, it can be annoying; if ignored. The condition involves constant salty taste in mouth. People suffering from the problem overlook it, as ... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th June 2008
Acrodermatitis enteropathica is a rare genetic disorder, especially in pediatric and dermatology clinics. It is caused by an inability to absorb sufficient zinc from the diet. Zinc deficiency may be due to inadequate intake, malabsorption, excessive loss,... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen19th June 2008
Greater percentage of the people in the world is suffering from eye problem. It is becoming the common problem invariably for all age groups. This is due to the inadequate intake of β carotene in the diet. β carotene is a fat soluble vitamin need... Read >
Author: Avon15th May 2008
Beriberi or Thiamine deficiency refers to the lack of thiamine pyrophosphate, the active form of the vitamin known as thiamine or vitamin B-1. Beriberi affects many systems of the body, including the muscles, heart, nerves, and digestive system. There are... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Heat related illnesses are caused due to prolonged exposure to heat and also humidity without any reprieve and due to inadequate intake of fluids. Kids and teens adjust to the variations in heat compared to adults who adapt more quickly. However the hea... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru25th September 2007
Inadequate intake of dietary folates and folic acid has been strongly associated with the elevated levels of blood homocysteine which have been identified as a key risk factor for both cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's disease. But folates and foli... Read >
Author: Steve Smith18th September 2007
Dehydration can be defined as "the excessive loss of water from the body." Dehydration isn't as serious a problem for teens as it can be for babies or young children. Dehydration becomes the major problem in an otherwise self-limited illness. Dehydration ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th June 2007
Constipation is one of the most widespread gastrointestinal complaints in the United States, ensuing in about 2 million doctor visits per annum. However, most people treat themselves without looking for medical help, as is obvious from the millions of dol... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick11th June 2007
Mood disorders are also called affective disorders. Mood disorders have a major economic impact through associated health care costs as well as lost work productivity. A mood is an emotion or feeling that lasts a long time. Moods affect how we act. Your m... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen30th April 2007
Anaemia means the condition that means lack of blood. It is the common blood disorder that occurs when the quantity of red blood cells decreases in the body. Hemoglobin helps the red blood cells to carry oxygen from the lungs to all other parts of the bod... Read >
Author: Alien13th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Anne Wolski
There are several types and classifications of anaemia. This is a condition in which the body lacks the amount of red blood cells to keep up with the body's demand for oxygen. Understanding the different classifications can h... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski
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