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30th September 2009
Neurological conditions may be very severe. They can be life-threatening at times, and they can certainly affect the quality of the patient's life. There are many neurological conditions and physiotherapy can help many of them.
Alzheimer's disease ... Read >
Author: Carey Hudson29th September 2009
Most men do not know when they have yeast infections. It is often the female mate who apprises him. Yeast infections can suppress the immune system and cause many autoimmune diseases. Doctors often prescribe medications for male candidiasis. And some natu... Read >
Author: Rutchell Laquihon23rd September 2009
Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nervous system becomes damaged by disease, trauma or toxins. The condition can result in a person being unable to detect heat, cold and pain. There is often numbness or tingling in the... Read >
Author: jane baron22nd September 2009
One in three adult Americans suffer from some form of arthritis and the disease affects about twice as many women as men.
Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused by ... Read >
Author: 12321st September 2009
Webster's Dictionary defines baldness as, "lacking a natural or usual covering". But our society often defines baldness as an annoying and shameful nuisance that gives some grown men and women the inclination to take drastic measures to remedy their incr... Read >
Author: Jim Landis17th September 2009
Let’s face it. The omega3 benefits are too numerous to include in an article of this length. Chapters of several books have been devoted to them. But, most authors would agree that the biggest benefit has to do with inflammation.
Normal inflamma... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen26th August 2009
There are quite a few medical conditions that can be significantly improved by practicing yoga on a regular basis. Yoga can be used to lessen the negative effects of infertility, lung disease, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, insomnia, cancer, hig... Read >
Author: Gregg19th August 2009
Breast Augmentation
Augmentation Mammoplasty / Breast Enlargement / Breast Enhancement
This is one of the most common cosmetic procedures done world wide specially in the United States. It is a straight forward procedure with a very instantaneous ... Read >
Author: Rino Lorenzo11th August 2009
Polyarthritis is any type of arthritis that affects five or more joints. An oligoarthritis on the other hand refers to an inflammation of two, three or four joints. This condition can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or even race. This disorder is ... Read >
Author: Mercy10th August 2009
Hypothyroidism is caused by various reasons. It could stem from a singular cause or a mixture of various causes such as complications arising from thyroid gland diseases, afflicted brain activities, exposure to medical treatments, and autoimmune disorders... Read >
Author: Shay10th August 2009
Lupus is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of body tissues. Autoimmune diseases occur when the immune system attacks it own body tissues. When you have this disease, you produce abnormal antibodies that target tissues w... Read >
Author: Mercy31st July 2009
Collagen is the tissue in the body that works like cement. It's the tissue that holds all our
cells and organs together. With out it, we would be a mass of blog with no form whatsoever.
So collagen is important. You have probably heard of collagen dise... Read >
Author: LCruz16th July 2009
Unfortunately, diabetes is usually discovered after the symptoms resulting from increased glucose levels have caused severe complications. For example, chronic dysfunction of organs or chronic infections is a prominent indication of diabetes.
There ar... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson07th July 2009
Candida overgrowth symptoms can be very deceptive, mostly because the overgrowth does not present itself as one single disease but rather as a series of illnesses and emotions. People suffering from Candida overgrowth symptoms are therefore also more oft... Read >
Author: Joseph Chapman30th June 2009
Baldness is rarely a choice for women as it can be for men who may wear it as a fashion statement. What causes baldness in women? Baldness, whether partial or complete, is usually caused by alopecia areata: a rare autoimmune disorder where the bo... Read >
Author: seththewriter28th June 2009
In order to obtain a smooth running immune system, communication between cells is absolutely essential. To communicate between cells, the system uses hormone-like signal substances, which can often be found in colostrum. It has been found in studies tha... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th June 2009
Breast augmentation is the enlargement of a woman's breasts during the placement of implants and many women undergo now surgery either for cosmetic reasons or to correct genetic deformities. As per the statistical data accessible with the American Society... Read >
Author: Apple23rd June 2009
Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints caused by the wear and tear injury or any infection. This inflamed condition of the joints is mostly seen in the elderly people. It comes from two Greek words, athron meaning joints and itis meaning infla... Read >
Author: John Adison15th June 2009
Swine flu has just met the criteria to be deemed a pandemic. A pandemic classification is given when an infectious disease spreads further and at a faster pace than anticipated, from country to country, or even worldwide. The World Health Organization con... Read >
Author: Phil Le Breton02nd June 2009
Among the various process of Breast Enhancement one can opt the way of surgery process. Breast Enhancement in Los Angeles is a perfect pick for here the surgeons are excellently trained as far as cosmetic surgery and breast enhancement is concerned. Los A... Read >
Author: Daniel Hirsch29th May 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common of several autoimmune diseases that primarily affect the joints.
It is characterized by abnormal inflammatory responses that damage the synovial lining of the joints and other tissues. Components of the immu... Read >
Author: Keith Scott MD11th May 2009
Have you ever thought about how the American diet and our eating habits got so bad? Remember the sayings “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” Or “You can’t fool Mother Nature” Or listening to mom who told us “Eat your vegetables!” Have t... Read >
Author: Denise McKinley R.N.08th May 2009
Vitligo is a skin disorder which takes place when melanocytes, the cells that make pigment, stops functioning. White patches start appearing on the skin as a result of this dysfunction. On dark skinned people vitiligo is more prominent. It gives a patchy... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson08th May 2009
Vitligo is a skin disorder which takes place when melanocytes, the cells that make pigment, stops functioning. White patches start appearing on the skin as a result of this dysfunction. On dark skinned people vitiligo is more prominent. It gives a patchy ... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson08th May 2009
Vitligo is a skin disorder which takes place when melanocytes, the cells that make pigment, stops functioning. White patches start appearing on the skin as a result of this dysfunction. On dark skinned people vitiligo is more prominent. It gives a patchy ... Read >
Author: BritneySimpson29th April 2009
With more people outside India identifying the magic-like effects of Ayurveda, the demand for specialist treats has shot up manifold over the past decade. Now, the several healthcare packages by Ayurvedic centers in Kerala, India have several takers amo... Read >
Author: Dev Saras23rd April 2009
In medical terminology white spots appearing on the skin is a kind of skin disorder in which the pigments have become malfunctioning to maintain the color of the skin is called either vitiligo or Leukoderma. Vitiligo is not a contagious disease. It is als... Read >
Author: vitiligo17th April 2009
With more people outside India identifying the magic-like effects of Ayurveda, the demand for specialist treats has shot up manifold over the past decade. Now, the several healthcare packages by Ayurvedic centers in Kerala, India have several takers a... Read >
Author: Dev Saras09th April 2009
LASIK surgery is an eye corrective surgery that is most effective when many factors are considered. A doctor will choose you for a candidate if you are not pregnant, have healthy eyes, are in good health, and more.
When considering eye corrective surg... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry31st March 2009
Despite all the concern of dieters about having fat in diet, our body needs healthy oils and fats to function properly. Athletes most especially, need essential oil for sports nutrition. These essential oils can be compared to all-purpose machine oil th... Read >
Author: Jody Siena25th March 2009
Menopause occurs when a women stops ovulating and her periods ceases. Most women reach menopause between 45 and 55 years, with an average age around 50. But about 1% reaches it before 40, which is known as premature menopause or premature ovarian failure.... Read >
Author: Jeanie Smith22nd March 2009
Despite all the concern of dieters about having fat in diet, our body needs healthy oils and fats to function properly. Athletes most especially, need essential oil for sports nutrition. These essential oils can be compared to all-purpose machine oil th... Read >
Author: John Salmon09th March 2009
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses where the body attacks its own immune system. The autoimmune system is made up of cells that destroy invaders such as infections... Read >
Author: Alan04th March 2009
A. Background
For almost 25 years, my mother who has had Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) has successfully combined i) a herbal diet and exercise, ii) meditation and iii) traditional medicines, to control her condition. For autoimmune diseases like S... Read >
Author: Gregory I. Simpson, PhD04th March 2009
A. Background
For almost 25 years, my mother who has had Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) has successfully combined i) a herbal diet and exercise, ii) meditation and iii) traditional medicines, to control her condition. For autoimmune diseases like S... Read >
Author: Gregory I. Simpson, PhD20th February 2009
Joint pain can be due to several causes and the treatment is dependant upon the cause of the pain. Joint pain is an ordinary complaint often connected with aging process. Unusual physical exertion or overuse of joints can cause body joint pain. Other caus... Read >
Author: jainish19th February 2009
What do you do when you have an ordinary cold, a painful throat or flu and cannot afford to miss work? Nine out of ten people will almost certainly take an antibiotic or a pain killer and depend on the drug to take its affect by the instance they reach ... Read >
Author: jainish14th February 2009
This is classified into various types. Here are few of them�
RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
This is considered to be autoimmune disease, which brings chronic inflammation of the joints. This is also major cause swelling of the other organs a... Read >
Author: dr mony02nd February 2009
It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer – colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva02nd February 2009
It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer - colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva23rd January 2009
The immune system of our body is a collection of cells, tissues and molecules which work together to protect the body against any attack from foreign bodies like bacteria, viruses, fungi etc. Autoimmune disease occurs when the body’s immune system fails... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft15th December 2008
Vitamin D is a group of fat-soluble substances (calciferols) of which the most important are D2 and D3.The liver and kidneys convert vitamin D to the active form called calcitriol that is used to regulate many processes in the body.
The best natural so... Read >
Author: Knut Holt01st December 2008
Classical Addison's disease results from a loss of both cortisol and aldosterone secretion due to the near total or total destruction of both adrenal glands. These glands form part of the endocrine system, which works with the nervous system and the immun... Read >
Author: rosy25th November 2008
According to the hygiene hypothesis, proposed by David P. Strachan, allergic diseases are caused by inappropriate immunological responses to harmless antigens driven by a TH2-mediated immune response. Many bacteria and viruses elicit a TH1-mediated immune... Read >
Author: appsnes50525th November 2008
According to the hygiene hypothesis, proposed by David P. Strachan, allergic diseases are caused by inappropriate immunological responses to harmless antigens driven by a TH2-mediated immune response. Many bacteria and viruses elicit a TH1-mediated immune... Read >
Author: appsnes50527th October 2008
Are you thinking about Lasik Eye Surgery in order to correct your astigmatism, nearsightedness or farsightedness? If so, there are a few facts that you should be aware of. Although there are some for whom lasik eye surgery is not the best option, most pa... Read >
Author: Susan Slobac23rd October 2008
In health class you are taught about how the body has its own defense mechanism called the immune system. In a healthy body the immune system works to keep out infection and keep the body from developing colds, flues, and other diseases. It works around t... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON17th October 2008
There is a school of thought in the scientific community that chronic low level inflammation may be the cause of almost all age related diseases and declines.
Dr. Andrew Weil has even developed what he calls ‘The Inflammation Diet,’ which is not ... Read >
Author: Anthony DiClementi17th October 2008
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease is also known as Sharp syndrome. Mixed connective tissue disease is a rheumatic disease that has features shared by lupus, scleroderma, polymyosistis or dermatomyositis and rheumatoid arthritis. It is a disorder of the immu... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Myelofibrosis (MF) is one of the myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs). It is also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia or meylofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. Myelofibrosis means fibrosis of the bone marrow. In this form, the marrow becomes fibrous as p... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Myelofibrosis (MF) is one of the myeloproliferative disorders (MPDs). It is also known as agnogenic myeloid metaplasia or meylofibrosis with myeloid metaplasia. Myelofibrosis means fibrosis of the bone marrow. In this form, the marrow becomes fibrous as p... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Linear Porokeratosis is a rare type of porokeratosis and characterized by chronic, unilateral extremities lesions. Linear porokeratosis generally develops in childhood or can grow in adult life. Lesion has abnormal keratinization characterized by a healed... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd September 2008
Day and night, our body's natural immune system works to keep us safe from disease, infections and viruses. However, as with any machine, problems can arise and our defenses may be weakened. An autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly p... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON18th September 2008
Search Engines, what a luxury they are! For they are a real comfort to those bootlegging myriad of extrajudicial poppin’ pills, which frequently include Steroids! These pills are often based on various male sex hormones that lead to the development of s... Read >
Author: Tarun Gupta15th September 2008
Breast Implants Do not Raise the Risk of Cancer: The women who have underwent silicone implants feel more comfortable and sure as compared to other procedures. Silicone implants give a more relaxed look and feel to the breasts. Nevertheless the hot discus... Read >
Author: Jody Siena09th September 2008
Despite the increasing number of reports that indicate stress is bad for our health, stress seems more and more unavoidable these days.
The problem is life never stops throwing new complications our way. Managing the daily demands of work and home can ... Read >
Author: Judith Seton02nd September 2008
We know that colon cancer is the second leading cause of deaths in the United States. In 1999, of all the cancer deaths, 16% of them were colon cancer. But where did the other cancers originate - lung, prostate, breast, lymph, pancreatic, stomach? Did ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva02nd September 2008
It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer - colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva02nd September 2008
Hair has an extraordinary and inexplicable psychological importance. Hair can be used to express cultural, sexual, and religious individuality. Disorders of hair growth that compromise individual expression may affect self-esteem, social functioning, and ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th July 2008
Graves’ disease is the most common cause of overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism). It is caused by an antibody that acts like thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and causes the thyroid gland to produce excess thyroid hormones. This antibody has been ... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch25th July 2008
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types are basal cell cancer and squamous cell cancer. They usually form on the head, face, neck, hands and arms. Another type of skin cancer, melanoma, is more dangero... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch18th July 2008
Evans syndrome is characterized by immunized thrombocytopenia and autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia is a condition in which the red globules which carry oxygen and carbon dioxide normally are destroyed by an autoimmune process. ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th July 2008
Alopecia areata (AA) is a condition affecting humans, in which hair is lost from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. In 1%–2% of case... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th July 2008
Graves Disease: Graves' disease is one of the most common autoimmune diseases, affecting 13 million people and targeting women seven times as often as ... more about Graves Disease.
Graves Disease: A form of hyperthyroidism where the thyroid gland prod... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of several names given to a poorly understood, variably debilitating disorder of uncertain causation. CFS is thought, based on a 1999 study, to affect approximately 4 per 1,000 adults in the United States.[1] For unkn... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th July 2008
The areas of the body most commonly affected by diabetic peripheral neuropathy are the feet and legs. Nerve damage in the feet can result in a loss of foot sensation, increasing your risk of foot problems. Injuries and sores on the feet may go unrecognize... Read >
Author: peterhutch03rd July 2008
Since silicone gel breast implants have been released back for commercial use in late 2006, nearly 15 years after they were initially pulled from the market, they have rapidly become the breast implant chosen by most women for their breast augmentation.
... Read >
Author: Eppley Plastic Surgery09th June 2008
Systemic lupus erythematosus, also commonly referred to as lupus or SLE, is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease. Lupus can affect the joints, skin, kidneys, lungs, heart, nervous system and other organs of the body. It is not uncommon for symptoms... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th May 2008
Vitiligo is quite a common skin condition which can cause extreme distress to sufferers because of its unusual appearance. Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. It can also affect your eyes, mouth and nose. It occurs when the cells that give your sk... Read >
Author: Sander Bel25th May 2008
Melanoma – Causes, Types, Symptoms and Treatment
Melanoma, a pigmented skin tumor that is quite serious and may be life-threatening. Melanoma is a cancerous (malignant) tumor that begins in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are the cells that produce the ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown20th May 2008
Neuritis is a complex process involving inflammation of the nerves, resulting in irritation that interferes with normal nerve function and the areas served. Specifically, it affects the peripheral nerves (those outside the brain, spinal cord, or central n... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Mary Ann Copson
The latest data links Vitamin D deficiency with a wide range of diseases.
Vitamin D deficiencies are very common, particularly in northern climates. Lack of sunshine, wearing clothing, and use of sunscreens inhibit... Read >
Author: Mary Ann Copson08th May 2008
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body. Autoimmune diseases are illnesses that ... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
Autoimmune incidental neuropathy is a neurological disorder that affects the sensory, machine and autonomic nerves, and is caused by irregular role of these nerves payable to respective etiologies. Peripheral neuropathy often affects people with diabetes ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Autoimmune inner ear disease (AIED) is an incendiary circumstance of the inner ear. The reason of AIED is mostly assumed to be related to either antibodies or exempt cells that induce harm to the inner ear. There is evidence that genetically controlled as... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Alopecia universalis is a medical disease in which the discomfit are unable to grow hair on the entire body. Alopecia universalis not contagious and is not caused by any food. Alopecia universalis can occur at any age, and is currently believed to be an a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th April 2008
Alopecia areata is the name for a condition in which round patches of hair loss seem suddenly. Because it causes bald spots on the scalp, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. Alopecia areata is not contagious. It occurs mo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th April 2008
Arthritis is a painful condition involving damage to the joints of the body. It is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 50. There are different types of arthritis, each of which caused by different elements. The most common form of ... Read >
Author: honeymark16th April 2008
Lasik vision correction surgery is very beneficial to people who have moderate to low vision problems. Though Lasik is essentially a quick and painless procedure, there is a small element of risk involved in this surgery. As with any other surgery, before... Read >
Author: Miodrag Trajkovic11th April 2008
Cyclosporine is a strong immunosuppressant medication considered as a disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD). Medical terms for this drug are Gengraf, Neoral and Sandimmune. Cyclosporine not only reduces the soreness and inflammation of arthritis, ... Read >
Author: Marcia03rd April 2008
While the answer to the question regarding the cure for cancer remains not guaranteed even by the experts, there are still ways that this second deadliest disease can be prevented. After all, prevention is supposed to be better than the cure, right?
Ca... Read >
Author: Clara Nolt02nd April 2008
Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp . Because it causes bald spots on the head, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. Alopecia areata affects both males and females. This ty... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
What causes chronic pain? It is believed that a number of diseases and disorders are responsible for it. Is there a way to find the source of the pain? Yes there is but it may take an experience and good doctor to be able to confirm that the pain isn't... Read >
Author: fatimah edris30th March 2008
Researchers believe that what we eat can help reduce our chances of getting cancer. This means that we can reduce our chances of getting cancer to a third if we embrace healthier eating habits. In fact, even little changes in our diet and quality of food ... Read >
Author: Clara Nolt17th March 2008
Raynaud disease (RAY-noz) is a vascular disorder. Raynaud's is a condition in which the blood supply to the extremities,usually the fingers and toes, but sometimes also the ears and nose, is interrupted. This disorder is characterised by episodic attacks,... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th March 2008
Vitiligo is quite a common skin condition which can cause extreme distress to sufferers because of its unusual appearance. Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. It can also affect your eyes, mouth and nose. It occurs when the cells that give your sk... Read >
Author: Rachel Broune26th February 2008
Narcotic Pain Relievers
Narcotic pain relievers help with pain but don't relieve joint inflammation. Often they are combined with Tylenol (acetaminophen) or an NSAID to enhance their effects. You can develop dependency on narcotic drugs, and they can... Read >
Author: Peter sams21st February 2008
Cord blood collection is gaining popularity in vigor with every passing year. Its importance is no longer hidden to today’s knowledgeable generation of parents. With stem cells research getting more advanced, the utility of umbilical cord blood is no lo... Read >
Author: apurva19th February 2008
Cord blood collection is gaining popularity in vigor with every passing year. Its importance is no longer hidden to today’s knowledgeable generation of parents. With stem cells research getting more advanced, the utility of umbilical cord blood is no ... Read >
Author: apurva11th February 2008
A fever is higher-than-normal body temperature. It is a symptom caused by a variety of illnesses. Fever is most accurately characterized as a temporary elevation in the body's thermoregulatory set-point, usually by about 1–2°C. Minor infections may cau... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. It is common worldwide. Many illnesses and conditions can cause inflammation of the liver, for example, drugs, alcohol, chemicals, and autoimmune diseases. The most common etiology of acute hepatitis is viral inf... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st January 2008
According to recent studies show that having children could reduce the risk of getting breast cancer because cells with strong protective characteristics are transferred from the baby in the womb to the mother.
Researchers in Seattle studied that out o... Read >
Author: Jaiking21st October 2007
Baldness or hair loss is typically something only adults need to worry about. But in a few cases, teens lose their hair, too — and it may be a sign that something's going on. Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person's sick or maybe just not eating... Read >
Author: Alien20th September 2007
Free radicals can pose a major threat to our health because they have the potential to damage our body at the cellular level. But what exactly is a free radical?A free radical is an atom or molecule which contains an unpaired electron. Since electrons hav... Read >
Author: Alexander Holt02nd September 2007
Hashimoto's disease is a disease characterized by the immune system attacking the thyroid gland. . A family history of thyroid disorders is common, with the HLADR5 gene most strongly implicated conferring a relative risk of 3 in the UK. The person may exp... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Vitiligo or leukoderma is a chronic skin condition that causes loss of pigment, resulting in irregular pale patches of skin. The disease has been around for thousands of years. Vitiligo occurs in 1-2% of the population. It affects both races and all ages.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen28th August 2007
Arthritis is pain in the fingers, knees, elbows, hips jaw-all place in the body where there is a joint between the bones. It can be very painful. This because joints are surrounded per many nerves and the nerves are necessary to make function the correctl... Read >
Author: riki tiki23rd August 2007
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a common rheumatic disease, affecting more than two million people in the United States. RA is a systemic disease, often affecting extra-... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen26th July 2007
Most of the people want to remain healthy and fit at any stage of the life span. But the invasion of chronic and debilitating disease arthritis makes them overwhelmed. Massive no of the people do suffer from the arthritis and the associated symptoms. At t... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika24th July 2007
The chronic disease arthritis means joint inflammation. Pain relief is the main area of concern for the sufferers of arthritis. People have often tried traditional medications without success, they are often not eligible for surgery and as a result, they ... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika24th July 2007
Healing Power Yoga to Develop Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Healing power yoga is an effective way as yoga can manage many diseases, especially the chronic and functional types. By practicing yoga, you can enhance several medical situations and reduce t... Read >
Author: Alien12th July 2007
Sjögren’s syndrome is a chronic inflammatory disorder of probable autoimmune nature. Autoimmune diseases are characterized by the abnormal production of extra antibodies in the blood that are directed against various tissues of the body. About 50% of... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th July 2007
Alopecia simply means hair loss (baldness). Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Alopecia areata affects both males and females. Alopecia areata does not make you feel pain and does not make you feel sick.... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2007
Arthritis is a disease that causes pain and loss of movement of the joints. Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55. Arthritis affects the movements you rely on for everyday activities. Arthritis refers to a group of mor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2007
Our skin gets its color from pigments. They are colored pigments. People with dark skin have more of these pigments and those with lighter skin have less of them. This pigment is known as melanin. The main function of melanin is to protect the body from s... Read >
Author: CD Mohatta05th July 2007
Your cordblood is the best gift you can give your baby after she is born. Not convinced?
Here are some advantages of saving of umbilical cord blood for your baby
Your extracting cord blood for your baby is not painful for you and your baby
Your ... Read >
Author: apurva29th June 2007
Here are some advantages of saving of umbilical cord blood for your baby
Your extracting cord blood for your baby is not painful for you and your baby
Your placenta and the umbilical cord would have been discarded anyway. Why not use it for the welf... Read >
Author: apurva26th June 2007
Your cord blood is the best gift you can give your baby after she is born. Not convinced?
Here are some advantages of saving of umbilical cord blood for your baby
Your extracting cord blood for your baby is not painful for you and your baby
Your... Read >
Author: apurva31st May 2007
Alopecia areata is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp . Because it causes bald spots on the head, especially in the first stages, it is sometimes called spot baldness. Alopecia areata affects both males and females. This ty... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
It is believed that as much as one in 50 people suffer from fibromyalgia. Another interesting fact about this disease is that more that 85% of the patients suffering from this disorder are actually women. Still, man and children can also be affected. Most... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st May 2007
You've heard it many times, haven't you? 'Make sure you get enough Omega-3 in your diet ' it's good for you!'
So what's all the fuss about? What is Omega-3 and why should you take it every day? Well, let's take a closer look at what is so great about O... Read >
Author: Rick Duker18th April 2007
With more than 50 million Americans suffering from chronic headaches, back pain, muscle strain, and arthritis, along with pain from chronic illnesses including diabetes, lupus, fibromyalgia, and multiple sclerosis, and another 25 million dealing with acut... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th March 2007
Vitiligo is a pigmentation disorder in the human skin. The human skin contains special skin cells (melanocytes) that produce the pigment melanin which colors the skin.
In Vitiligo, the special skin cells (melanocytes) as well as the tissues (mucous me... Read >
Author: Maria14th March 2007
Alopecia is the loss of hair from the scalp, face, body or all three. It can vary in appearance from tiny random bald patches to total baldness. Although the condition does not cause the sufferer any physical pain, it can be the source of deep emotional d... Read >
Author: Gary Heron17th February 2007
Boosting the immune system will fend off disease dramatically. While the body is healthy is the time to take steps for better health, changing lifestyle dietary habits, paying close attention to process foods and supporting the immune system with the prop... Read >
Author: Carolyn Bell Smith15th February 2007
Food and diet play an important role in health. Every day, research in fields such as epidemiology and nutritional biochemistry teach us more about this relationship. Through scientific investigation and effective consumer communication, functional foods ... Read >
Author: Rob Parker05th February 2007
Arthritis is the word that is derived from adding the Greek term arthro meaning joint and itis which means inflammation and refers to a group of conditions in which certain amount of damage is caused to the joints of the body. It is believed that a major ... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa17th January 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Ainsley Laing
I was doing some research on a topic that my brother-in-law, an MD who works in university research, mentioned to me over the holidays. Every time I see this guy, he always gives me ideas! I came across a startling i... Read >
Author: Ainsley Laing24th December 2006
Because there are so many kinds of cat?s claw supplements, such as: cat?s claw leaves, cat?s claw bark, and cat?s claw twigs, cat?s claw is one of the most confusing nutritional supplements currently available in health food stores. Although all cat?s cl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer18th November 2006
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a very complex disease that can affect multiple regions of the body, causing a wide range of symptoms. Although the systemic form of lupus can affect virtually any organ system of the human body, the disease commonly involv... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th November 2006
Due to the fact that it involves impairments of the immune system and determines the body to destroy its own healthy cells and tissues, lupus is defined as an autoimmune disease. A major characteristic of lupus and autoimmune diseases in general is the mu... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th November 2006
As of yet, no researchers have been able to find one cause they can say without a doubt leads to people developing OCD, obsessive compulsive disorder. Obsessive compulsive disorder often is used to describe odd behaviors, obsessions, and repetitive behavi... Read >
Author: Joanne King17th November 2006
One of the primary functions of the immune system is the production of antibodies in response to the presence of invading organisms like viruses or bacteria. When this response is mistakenly initiated against the body's own cells, it triggers a runaway... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah17th November 2006
Leaky gut syndrome is characterized by the increased permeability of the gut in response to excessive irritation and inflammation of the intestinal walls. Because this increased permeability leads to the improper functioning of the gastrointestinal tra... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah16th November 2006
Schizophrenia, a brain illness, a mental disorder, is considered one of the top 10 causes of disability worldwide. Because of that, many studies are about what cause schizophrenia. It is an important disease of ours days, and gain more and more interest... Read >
Author: John Conrad06th November 2006
There are many reasons for female hair loss and therefore there is a need for a specific hair loss treatment for women.
Some of the numerous reasons for female hair loss are the female body producing more testosterone than usual (women have small amou... Read >
Author: Alison Stevens06th October 2006
Questionnaire to Take to Your Doctor:
Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Chronic & Autoimmune Diseases
by Dr. Robert Gamble
Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon (retired)
Medical Researcher
1. Is my disease condition a "chronic" disease? Answer: If... Read >
Author: Dr Robert Gamble06th October 2006
Sjogren's (pronounced "Show-grins") Syndrome: Had you ever heard of it before?
Sjogren's Syndrome is a chronic, autoimmune disease that is quite debilitating. Sjogren's Syndrome begins with a number of symptoms that appear to be merely irritating. The... Read >
Author: Dr Robert Gamble05th October 2006
Autoimmune thyroiditis is the most common form of autoimmune thyroid disease. Also called Hashimoto's thyroiditis or chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, autoimmune thyroiditis develops when the body's immune system makes antibodies that attack and eventuall... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah02nd October 2006
Bovine colostrum is a natural, whole-food supplement that offers enormous health benefits to baby cows and humans of all ages. It is a perfect food source that is high in carbohydrates, proteins and antibodies, yet low in fat and very easy to digest.
... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah02nd October 2006
A healthy gastrointestinal tract (GI tract) houses beneficial bacteria for the thorough breakdown of food, and it contains carrier proteins for the transport of vitamins and minerals across the intestinal lining. Further, it employs a host of active anti... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah02nd October 2006
A growing mountain of evidence from clinical trials and scientific studies continually reaffirms the benefits of colostrum supplementation in treating gastrointestinal disorders and improving the function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
From this... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah28th September 2006
When your body accumulates an excessive amount of acid, you are at risk for arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. If you already suffer from one of these diseases, high acidity will intensify your inflammation, soft tissue degeneration and bon... Read >
Author: Beverly Taylor31st August 2006
Did you know that low back pain is one of the earliest symptoms of arthritis? People over 60 arthritis is the most common cause of low back pain. Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis are the two most common forms of arthritis. Here are the main rheu... Read >
Author: Suellen Cazarez22nd June 2006
One in three adult Americans suffer from some form of arthritis and the disease affects about twice as many women as men.
Arthritic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, which are autoimmune diseases; septic arthritis, caused b... Read >
Author: George Harper02nd April 2006
Nowadays it seems that even the mainstream magazines are
discussing the numerous benefits of meditation. What was once an
activity reserved for the eclectic in our culture has now taken
a strong foothold in the fabric of Western society.
But there are... Read >
Author: Jamie Lynn Stout01st April 2006
Copyright 2006 Stacey Zimmerman
The idea behind body cleansing is to neutralize and eliminate toxins that have built up in the body. A toxin is a compound that changes the structure of cells and tissues in your body, as well as change how the body cell... Read >
Author: Stacey Zimmerman25th January 2006
It's well known that obesity and diabetes often go hand-in-hand. Over 60 million Americans are obese, a condition that makes it 20 to 40 times more likely that you'll develop diabetes than someone of a healthy weight, according to the Harvard School of Pu... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily16th January 2006
Bovine Colostrum is the "mother's milk" taken from dairy
cows during the first 24 hours after calving. The liquid is
characterized by a high protein, immunoglobulin and antibody
content, with immune and growth factors that are highly
bio-available to ... Read >
Author: Brad Bahr07th January 2006
The long chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, found in the greatest abundance in fish and fish oil but also in some other foods as well, play a key role as components of cellular membranes. During the regular aging process, cell membranes become much ... Read >
Author: Aaron Wilmont31st December 2005
This Washington Post article details the treatment of 150 volunteers being used to test vaccines against the H5N1 virus, more commonly known as bird flu or avian flu.The volunteers were randomly assigned to one of two categories, one of which received two... Read >
Author: Joseph Mercola16th November 2005
Enzymes are intriguing in their ability to help elevate the level of human
health and wellbeing. Enzymes are proteins that are an essential part of the
environment. Life itself, without enzymes would be impossible. Enzymes are
required for all chemi... Read >
Author: Lyle Robertson18th October 2005
It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the se... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva03rd August 2005
It was estimated that of all the people who died of cancer - colon, lung, prostate, and breast - in 1999 sixteen percent were attributed to colon cancer. But, how many of these other cancers originated in your colon? We do know that colon cancer is the ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva21st May 2005
First the bad news: about 2,000,000 personal bankruptcies each year are caused by unexpected medical expenses. Of all those people, 1,500,000 have (or had) health insurance before they ran into difficult financial straights.
But wait a minute. Isn't th... Read >
Author: David Lear
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