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29th September 2009
If you're wondering how long you can live with cirrosis of the liver due to hepatitis c, you'll be hard-pressed to find a true answer. There are so many factors involved, and this can be a great thing because when you take the right steps, your liver can ... Read >
Author: JJ Smith25th September 2009
Angiography or arteriography is referred to process of medical imaging technique used to visualize the interior organs of the body. Particular interest is given to the arteries, veins and the heart chambers during any angiography.
The process of angi... Read >
Author: Maria19th September 2009
You may know that the sun and certain foods are good sources of vitamin D. But did you know that due to chronic kidney disease, millions of Americans can't convert the form of vitamin D produced by the sun or found in food and over-the-counter vitamins in... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Goji, Lycium barbarum, has long been used as a general energy restoring tonic tea, its leaves and berries have a wide range of benefits from skin rashes to eyesight and diabetes. A tea made from the berries has been known to lower blood pressure and chole... Read >
Author: wbdoyle11th September 2009
Among fish oil’s host of benefits, you might have heard it touted as anti-inflammatory; are you curious how fish oil can cure inflammation? Before you find out, you should brush up on your knowledge of inflammation. Basically, inflammation is the bodyâ€... Read >
Author: M2FitnessPros06th September 2009
Dialysis is the artificial method of removing waste products such as potassium and urea from the human body when a patient has kidney failure. Hemodialysis removes these waste products directly from the patient’s blood and is the most common form of dia... Read >
Author: Lisa Simmons03rd September 2009
Did you know that your dog is susceptible to getting diabetes? Its true. Older dogs are found to be at increased risk, as well as certain breeds, such as poodles, Old English Sheepdogs, Golden Retrievers, Daschunds, Miniature pinscher and schnauzer, and... Read >
Author: Clivir Team11th August 2009
Can you constantly drink eight glasses of water a day no matter where and when you are in ? It is known that to stay hydrated is beneficial to our bodies. However, does it really improve our health, make us lose weight, or improve performance in any condi... Read >
Author: Wendy10th August 2009
Prescription medications do work in lowering the bad (LDL) the side effects can certainly make a person think about healthy alternative solutions without all of the negative side effects, not to mention the high price of medication during these hard times... Read >
Author: D. Hill24th July 2009
Shenzhen, China –Ionic detox foot baths centers are seen everywhere in recent years. Many people, both women and men, like to go for an ionic detox foot bath when they feel cold in winter, hot in summer, or had too many nightlife of working with fatigue... Read >
Author: Getbetterlife20th July 2009
You may have heard that consuming a decent amount of water each day can help you to lose weight. One recent study has shown that drinking plenty of water enables you to burn daily about 50 calories more for every litre that you drink. It may not appear ve... Read >
Author: Wayne Lotham20th July 2009
If you want to live a long healthy life, then you should take care of your body. Good nutrition in the form of liquid vitamins and minerals will do miraculous things to keep you active and healthy. As you approach your later years your body may have diff... Read >
Author: johnjulieannevz16th July 2009
Swelling of the feet generally starts becoming apparent during the fifth month of the pregnancy, though this time limit can vary from one woman to another. It occurs due to the accumulation of fluids in the feet of the woman. Swelling of the feet can be p... Read >
Author: remediesathome19th June 2009
There are all sorts of treatments that help to provide excellent acne care. Here are a few methods that can be incorporated into your daily routine for effective control of the condition.
Although scrubbing the skin is no longer recommended as a wa... Read >
Author: Alan05th June 2009
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing disease in the United States. At present there are approximately 26 million Americans who that have diabetes. In addition, it is estimated that one third of all children in the United States will at some point in t... Read >
Author: Dr. Christopher Segler27th April 2009
Don't roll your eyes! The potion for losing that excess body fat is all around you. It covers most of the planet. If you eat right and exercise at the intensity, frequency and duration proper for you, but still can't get rid of a little paunch here and th... Read >
Author: petergoligher16th April 2009
What are bladder tumours?
The bladder is the sac in which urine from the kidneys is stored until you urinate. It can stretch to hold over 400 millilitres of fluid, although the urge to pass urine happens before this limit is reached. Bladder tumours ar... Read >
Author: Sajid Latif01st April 2009
An abscess is formed when pus accumulates in a tissue, organ, confined space in the body due to an infection. An abscess can form in the brain, lungs, teeth, gums, under arms, GI tract, abdominal wall, ears, tonsils, sinuses, bones, breasts, kidneys, pros... Read >
Author: Dr Ray02nd February 2009
The kidney
The purpose of the two kidneys is to filter the water in your blood as the blood passes through the kidneys. About 4 gallons of water are filtered every day but only around 3 pints are pulled out as urine.
Alcohol and sugar are the most ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva28th January 2009
Anti-inflammatory medicines are so important because the airways in a child or adult with asthma may be inflamed or edematous. Anti-inflammatory medicine also causes the lining of the lungs to produce less mucus. Anti-inflammatory medicines that are swall... Read >
Author: Steve Last17th January 2009
Chronic pain has plugged into thousands and millions of people in this fast developing world. There are number of cases found suffering from chronic pain conditions and takes a long period of time to recover. People tempt to get chronic pain relief throug... Read >
Author: Bella Mclaine13th January 2009
Potassium Detox
When it comes to doing a maple syrup lemon diet detox, the good news is that it only lasts for a short period of time. As mentioned these diets can be tough to follow because you get to eat very little, but the purpose for this is to en... Read >
Author: Lori09th January 2009
The Atkins diet is a weight loss diet plan based on consuming high levels of protein and low levels of carbohydrate. Atkins Diet is probably the most successful diet plan of the last few years. It is a popular weight-loss approach among celebrities and th... Read >
Author: Oz09th January 2009
The Atkins diet is a weight loss diet plan based on consuming high levels of protein and low levels of carbohydrate. Atkins Diet is probably the most successful diet plan of the last few years. It is a popular weight-loss approach among celebrities and th... Read >
Author: Oz06th January 2009
Mast Er Cleanse Soup
Body detox home remedy diets such as the maple syrup lemon diet are not necessarily easy, but the benefits far out weight the challenges. Diets such as the lemon maple syrup cleanse have recipes that are widely available but it's r... Read >
Author: Lori03rd January 2009
Super Cleanse Detox
A detox diet is a natural process of eliminating toxins, which are potentially harmful compounds, from our body. Studies have discovered that chemicals from our foods and environments contribute a huge amount of pollutants into the ... Read >
Author: Lori02nd January 2009
When you are on a weight loss program it is very helpful to eat every three hours. Your blood sugar will be more stable and your body’s metabolism will better itself by consistently eating every few hours.
By doing this means you will consume about fiv... Read >
Author: yuppinyanni31st December 2008
Potassium is a mineral discovered organically in several fruits and vegetables, such as oranges, potatoes, bananas, dried fruits, dried beans and peas, as well as nuts. Healthy kidneys calculate potassium in your blood and eliminate surplus amounts. Unhea... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia17th December 2008
Kidney damage starts long ahead of you become aware of any symptoms. An early indication of kidney damage is when your kidneys seep out small amounts of a protein called albumin into the urine. However, the simply way to identify regarding this seepage is... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia17th December 2008
The urinary tract could become obstructed such as from a kidney stone, tumor, expanding uterus during pregnancy, or enlarged prostate gland. Infection and injury of the kidney could be caused by the buildup of urine. With a kidney stone, frequently the ob... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia17th December 2008
Drinking in excess of alcohol—even for an absolutely healthy one—could lead to heart disease, liver disease, high blood pressure and kidney disease, as well as numerous other medical problems.
For one who with healthy kidneys, doctors, scientists a... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia17th December 2008
Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a frequent cause of declined kidney function, leading to chronic kidney disease (CKD) in children and adults. It is discovered in all ethnic groups worldwide, having an effect on one in every 500 to 1,000 people.
When... Read >
Author: Mc Raflesia15th December 2008
Your kidneys are 2 of the hardest working organs in your body; filtering just about 50 gallons of fluid from the blood that passes through them every day. Later than the million or so nephrons in each kidney balance electrolytes and filter toxins, 49.5 ga... Read >
Author: jainish15th December 2008
Your kidneys are 2 of the hardest working organs in your body; filtering just about 50 gallons of fluid from the blood that passes through them every day. Later than the million or so nephrons in each kidney balance electrolytes and filter toxins, 49.5 ga... Read >
Author: jainish01st December 2008
The kidneys are responsible for producing hormones, controlling blood pressure, and removing waste products. Kidney or renal failure in cats occurs when damage is done to the organs. This can occur suddenly or progress over time.
Causes
Numerous... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
Heat stroke in dogs is a life-threatening situation. When your dog's body temperature rises too high, numerous organs can become damaged. The most important organs put at risk include the heart, liver, kidneys, and brain. Canine heat stroke usually aff... Read >
Author: D Swain24th November 2008
Streptomycin
This was the first drug introduced for the treatment of tuberculosis. It must be given by injection, as it is not absorbed through the intestines. This limits its long-term use. It is. bactericidal for extracellular (including cavity) tub... Read >
Author: Alien22nd November 2008
Kidney disease is an extremely broad term and includes dozens of kidney disorders and hundreds if not thousands of diseases having an effect on the kidney. The kind of complications seen in kidney disease depends a lot on what the kidney disease is and ho... Read >
Author: Herbal Remedies27th October 2008
Those of you who have cats need to be aware of all the pet health related problems that may affect your cat within their lifetime. One of the most common of these problems might be an increase in thirst. This is a pet health issue that shouldn’t be take... Read >
Author: JamesGosling17th October 2008
I was in the best shape of my life . . . and I almost died.
It didn't matter that I had been an athlete my entire life, or ran an average of 3-5 times per week for the 20 years before the day I raced my third NYC Marathon.
Nobody ever told me abou... Read >
Author: David Simon25th September 2008
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS), also known as Nyhan’s syndrome. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome (LNS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by an overproduction of uric acid, neurological disability, and behavioral problems. Abnormal involuntary muscle movements su... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2008
In the United States alone, approximately 2 million people suffer from gout attacks. Gout is often referred to as an extremely painful form of arthritis that affects the joints, tendons, and other bodily tissues. ‘Gouty arthritis’ predominately attac... Read >
Author: Alvin Hopkinson24th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Steve Dimeck
Acne is a problem to millions of people, but no one seems to know the reason why they show up and how to remove them permanently. Of course there are tons of books about it and advice from everywhere.
And the skin car... Read >
Author: Steve Dimeck08th September 2008
Chelation refers to a compound material that is used to eradicate molecules such as mineral deposits and metals from the cadaver. It grips these molecules mutually and firmly to facilitate their emission from the cadaver. It takes out noxious metals from ... Read >
Author: Alien02nd September 2008
Flax seed naturally contains a variety of different categories of essential fatty acids, which includes alpha linoleic acid, linoleic acid, and omega-9 oleic acid. A lot of flax seed�s benefits are a function of its content of alpha linoleic acid, whic... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th August 2008
Consequences of high blood pressure are life threatening. This may lead to various diseases like stroke, heart fail, heart attack, kidney and eye problems as well as this leads to memory loss. There are no symptoms to identify high blood pressure, which i... Read >
Author: Article Manager21st August 2008
Based on surveys, the leading causes of death among Toy Poodles are old age and kidney disease. Yes kidney disease! While it affects lots of people around the world, kidney disease is also common in dogs such as Toy Poodles.
The kidneys are organs that... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons20th August 2008
Chanca piedra - supporting kidney function
Kidney makes up the urinary system of the body, along with the bladder, the urethra and two ureters. The bean-shaped kidney balances blood composition and regulates the fluid amount in the body. Along with cle... Read >
Author: articles.streamink@gmail.com16th August 2008
Caralluma Fimbriata, the new emerging natural weight loss heavyweight is now being touted the world over as pure weight loss magic. Could it be that this new supplement is what will help countless thousands in their quest to lose weight?
In our attempt... Read >
Author: Barry Crewse22nd July 2008
Copyright © 2008 Ed Bagley
The next time you sit down to lunch or dinner, you may be surprised to learn that many of the foods that we eat look similar to vital organs in our body, and in fact provide nutrients that actually help the organ in question... Read >
Author: Ed Bagley17th July 2008
I recently read an article about how many whole foods have a pattern that resembles a body organ or physiological function. The similarities between the food and organ signal the benefit that food provides. Basically saying, you are what you eat.
I d... Read >
Author: Lukasavige27th June 2008
Air is a mixture of several gases, mostly nitrogen and oxygen. The air has no color, no smell, and no taste. Pure air has vital role in all living beings; we cannot live without it. Unfortunately, the air we breathe is not always pure. The air is polluted... Read >
Author: Raphaelo23rd June 2008
A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue that can form anywhere in the body. Cysts can be filled with air or fluid. Cysts that form on the kidneys usually contain fluid. One or more cysts may develop on small tubes in the kidneys. The simple kidney cy... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Bilateral Renal Agenesis is a hereditary disorder characterized by a bankruptcy of the kidneys to produce in a fetus. This absence of kidneys causes an inadequacy of amniotic fluid in a pregnant woman. This disorder is more popular in infants born of a pa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
Bright's disease, or nephritis, an inflammation of the filtering units in the kidneys. It is typically denoted by the presence of serum albumin in the urine, and frequently accompanied by edema. Lack of understabreinding of kidney function naturally meant... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th April 2008
Swelling feet is a common problem that anybody can face. Sometimes it may accompany with pain and can affect your normal routines. So to get relief from foot pain and swelling feet this article has focused on the causes and home remedies for swelling feet... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt25th March 2008
During a 60 Minutes segment in mid-February 2008, details of the blood controlling substance came to light about the fatal side effects of Trasylol as well as the disregard for these facts and an extremely aggressive marketing campaign.
As far back as ... Read >
19th March 2008
Indigo has been used as an emetic, to purity the liver, reduce inflammation and fever, to alleviate pain, and to treat numerous other ailments from hemorrhoids to scorpion bites. During fermentation of the leaves, indigo is derived from indican, a glucosi... Read >
Author: Alien26th February 2008
The treatment of renal disease includes drug therapy and nutritional therapy. To prevent renal insufficiency from deteriorating further, the treatment is designed to control hypertension with antihypertensive drugs and sodium and fluid restrictions.
U... Read >
Author: David Jones20th February 2008
Arthritis simply means inflammation of the joints. Arthritis can occur at any age but generally it is seen in people who are over 40 years of age. The inflamed condition of joint can occur due to many reasons caused externally as well internally.
... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne08th February 2008
At your preconception check you will need to discuss any medical conditions you may have, some of which can affect your ability to conceive, or which may in them selves be affected by pregnancy. Some conditions will need extra monitoring and you may need ... Read >
Author: David Jones08th February 2008
Your body's need for thyroid hormone increases dramatically during the first half of your pregnancy. This increased need may begin as early as one week after your missed period. Women with hypothyroidism need to increase thyroid hormone drugs as soon as t... Read >
Author: David Jones05th February 2008
Prediabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar levels of the body are elevated over a period of time and within a specific range. The blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes may be... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt25th January 2008
OA is the most common form of arthritis. It can affect the spine and the hips as well as the limbs including the hands, elbows, shoulders, knees, ankles and feet. It is an inflammation of the joints which causes damage to the cartilage and resulting muscl... Read >
Author: John Scott25th January 2008
Blood sugar regulation is a major health concern, as almost 21 million Americans are diagnosed diabetics. Additionally, the American Diabetes Association believes that 54 million more Americans can be characterized as pre-diabetic, meaning they have bloo... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer24th January 2008
Because your hypertensive patient has an increased risk of developing renal disease, monitor his laboratory results for the following.
Stage I: Diminished Renal Reserve
* reduced kidney function with no accumulation of metabolic wastes
* mild ele... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd January 2008
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a blood disorder that causes blood clots to form in blood vessels around the body. TTP can lead to low platelets, low red blood cell count , abnormal kidney function, and problems with the nervous system. TTP c... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th January 2008
Keeping alcohol intake moderate is critical to proper liver and kidney function. Alcoholic beverages have been part of human culture for thousand of years. Alcohol is used for all kinds of social gatherings, celebrations, and rituals. Millions of people d... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee31st July 2007
"If you’ve ever heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, you know that there are people out there who are so severely affected by the change in seasons that they have trouble functioning in their normal lives. Of course, this isn’t a problem that affects... Read >
Author: tantans26th July 2007
By limiting their carbohydrate intake, people using the Atkins diet can lose weight quickly; however, there can be side effects and many people have complained about problems with kidney stones after using the Atkins diet. The link between the Atkins die... Read >
Author: Roland Parris Jefferson III09th June 2007
Contrast agents used during MRIs and MRAs could cause a disabling and potentially deadly condition for individuals with impaired renal function.
For nearly ten years, researchers have been searching for the cause of a rare but potentially fatal conditi... Read >
Author: A. Wisner11th May 2007
Gout is a condition that results when crystals of uric acid are deposited body tissues, and is characterized by an overload of this acid. It causes joints to become inflamed and is often very painful. Chronic gout can lead to deposits of hard lumps in and... Read >
Author: Boone Swann28th March 2007
The medicines that are commonly used in alleviating the pain and other gout symptoms include:
- Adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH)
- Allopurinol
- Colchicines
- Corticosteroids
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)
- Probenic... Read >
Author: Arturo Ronzon07th March 2007
There is probably nothing more debilitating than chronic pain. Defined as pain lasting for six months or longer. Chronic pain afflicts millions of people. There is no way for you to be completely sure of preventing chronic pain. It can strike at any stage... Read >
Author: Peter Rapport01st March 2007
It was shown that, even if it seems hard to believe, the initial signs of lupus may appear in the blood, a blood disorder can be the first sign that comes in patients having systemic lupus erythematosus.Systemic lupus erythematosus can show hematological ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th February 2007
Many dermatologists today are routinely prescribing Lamisil for nail fungus. This prescription drug contains the antifungal agent terbinafine. It is taken in tablet form - one pill every day for six to twelve weeks. The longer treatment period is recommen... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale08th January 2007
Obesity is becoming an epidemic in America. This is especially true of our teenagers, who are leading a more sedentary life than every before. However, it doesn't have to be this way. We must teach our kids to live healthy lifestyles. It is very important... Read >
Author: Alli Ross12th June 2006
Zija is a Moringa Leaf drink. Moringa Zinga is a Moringa Leaf capsule. This article will help you decide which one is best for you.
Powdered moringa tree leaf is the world's greatest unknown supplement. In short it gives energy, endurance, and mental ... Read >
Author: M Harvey10th June 2006
Goji, Lycium barbarum, has long been used as a general energy restoring tonic tea, its leaves and berries have a wide range of benefits from skin rashes to eyesight and diabetes. A tea made from the berries has been known to lower blood pressure and chole... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer16th April 2006
Over the past two decades or so, doctors have gotten more and more concerned about women being overweight while they are pregnant. We are weighed each month and scrutinized if we gain too much. Doctors will watch us more closely if we were overweight to b... Read >
Author: Melissa Rayn20th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Eva Moffat
Cinnamon a spice found in many kitchens around the world especially at Christmas time. Although it is used by Jewish people at Rosh Hashona (the Jewish New Year that falls in September each year). It has been found that this ... Read >
Author: Eva Moffat12th July 2005
The kidney
The purpose of the two kidneys is to filter the water in your blood as the blood passes through the kidneys. About 4 gallons of water are filtered every day but only around 3 pints are pulled out as urine.
Alcohol and sugar are the most ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva
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