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29th September 2009
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease of the small intestine causing weight loss, vomiting, chronic diarrhea or constipation with pale, bad-smelling stool, abdominal pain and bloating, lack of growth in children and fatigue. However, the disease may be ... Read >
Author: Gen Wright29th September 2009
For those alcoholics who are not helped by the traditional means, there are alternative alcoholism treatments. Mostly, these treatments have not been researched well. However, many people have had success with them.
One interesting alternative alcoholi... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Cat constipation is a particularly common and uncomfortable complaint that you can treat at home. In some rare cases these steps will fail to solve the problem and a visit to your vet will be required. Some cats are more prone to constipation than others ... Read >
Author: Sally Winter28th September 2009
Much of the research on green tea has centered on the active ingredients called polyphenols, powerful antioxidant chemicals. Tannins, large polyphenol molecules, form the bulk of the active ingredients in green tea, with catechins the dominant category, c... Read >
Author: J Solutions28th September 2009
There are a large number of diseases of the bowl and they all have different symptoms, but there is one constant with all of these diseases and that is INFLAMMATION of the bowl. The digestive system is actually a very complex organ that has a finely tuned... Read >
Author: pooja25th September 2009
Celiac disease is a lifelong chronic ailment, but it can be treated by adopting a strict gluten free diet. In this condition, foods containing gluten-proteins can damage the small intestine by triggering the immune system, which does not usually respond t... Read >
Author: Greg Davis24th September 2009
Liver Cancer In India
Primary liver cancer begins in the cells of the liver itself. Although many cancers are declining in the United States, new cases of primary liver cancer are increasing.
Cancers that commonly spread to the liver include colon, lu... Read >
Author: WeCareIndia24th September 2009
Statistics show that one in every two Americans is overweight. Are you or a loved in the fifty percentile ranks of the overweight American? With the numbers in, you know you’re not alone and today, with this article let us take the heat off of the idea ... Read >
Author: Ellen23rd September 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Stephen Lau
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, once said: "Let food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food." Food therapy is the foundation of Chinese medicine.
For thousands of years, Chinese medicine has focused on f... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a g... Read >
Author: kashmiri22nd September 2009
Get All The Facts About Fiber
All too often we try to create a healthy diet for ourselves, you cannot overlook the importance that fiber will play. The main benefits you'll receive from dietary fiber include improvements in the cardiovascular and ... Read >
Author: jamie lee22nd September 2009
Gastric bypass is a kind of surgical interference that is mostly used for significant weight loss if you are over weight. This surgical interference reduces your calorie intake. After the surgery, stomach will be small and you feel full faster to reduce ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: trinity.services02021st September 2009
Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled “Chinese diet tea” for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many b... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Celiac Disease, also referred to as CD, is intolerance to gluten which is found predominantly in wheat but is present in other grains such as oats, barley rye and others. CD is definitely on the rise for previously only 1 in every 3000 was diagnosed and n... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
When you get a puppy, one of the first things that you
need to do is make an appointment with the vet to get
your new family member his or her vaccinations. Along
with any recommended shots, your cuddly canine will
probably get a dose of a de-worm... Read >
Author: vivek19th September 2009
Iron and Dementia
In the US iron deficiency has been found to be a major problem in people of all ages. Everyone knows the lack of iron causes anemia. Iron is the center of our red blood cells, which allow oxygen to be carried throughout your body an... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Net carbs are the carbohydrates that can be digested and processed by the body as dietary carbohydrate. Therefore, they directly impact blood sugar. You can determine how many net carbs you are eating by subtracting the grams of fibre, glycerine, and suga... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Colon cleanse is important for our health. This is because our colon is the most important part of the body. This is because everything that we consume, from the food we eat to the liquid we drink, have to pass through the colon. This is an important part... Read >
Author: Stacey Zimmerman17th September 2009
When you read the labels of your supplement, it says 50% of Vitamin A, 10% of Calcium, 42% of Iron, 8% Magnesium, and 30% Zinc. “Why is that?” you may ask. First off these manufacturers know that they are supplements. A supplement is a way to increa... Read >
Author: Jim Atkinson16th September 2009
When you get a puppy, one of the first things that you need to do is make an appointment with the vet to get your new family member his or her vaccinations. Along with any recommended shots, your cuddly canine will probably get a dose of a de-worming form... Read >
Author: sumit116th September 2009
Lecithin is a phospholipid, one of the many contained in the cell membranes of all living organisms, whether plants or animals. The term is often synonymous to phosphatidyl choline (PC), which many in the scientific community use to refer to lecithin.
... Read >
Author: Damien Fowler15th September 2009
Isotonic drinks are preferred by athletes and many people for several reasons. These reasons include replacement of water and sodium, increased energy, and even replenishment for dehydration. Athletes often feel they have a better performance when drink... Read >
Author: briangarvin14th September 2009
Alternative Treatment for Digestive and urinary systems
The digestive and urinary systems are the body's treatment plant residues and its mechanism. The digestive system (also called the bowel) begins in the mouth and ends at the anus. At the top, food... Read >
Author: ayurvedicherbal13th September 2009
Bowtrol is an all natural herbal colon cleansing treatment that has changed thousands of people's lives through our effective internal cleansing. The product was also esigned for people suffering from colon health. This product maximizes one's elimination... Read >
Author: ken roger11th September 2009
When diet and exercise have failed, some people have nowhere to go. Savvy fatties turn to their surgeons and ask for a gastric bypass, gastric band, gastrectomy or duodenal switch operation, types of obesity surgery for those who have tried every other me... Read >
Author: Yodle11th September 2009
Before we jump to the side effects of Xenical, it's important to understand how the medication works. This is because all the side effects of Xenical are a result of its working. Xenical is marketed by Roche, while GlaxoSmithKline markets orlistat under t... Read >
Author: Ajay01911th September 2009
Are you at gallstone risk? The experience of having gallstones unfortunately is extremely painful. The overall prospect of having to have surgery to remove the gallstones or to have the gallbladder removed is also not a really nice prospect for the majori... Read >
Author: Alicia McWilliams10th September 2009
The primary objective of the gastrointestinal tract is to digest and absorb food. In order to implement this purpose, food must be ground, mixed, and transported through the intestines, where it is digested and absorbed. In addition, undigested and una... Read >
10th September 2009
The primary objective of the gastrointestinal tract is to digest and absorb food. In order to implement this purpose, food must be ground, mixed, and transported through the intestines, where it is digested and absorbed. In addition, undigested and una... Read >
07th September 2009
Colic in babies can be something that just relegated as part of the development process and the hardships of child caring; but in horses, it is a different thing. Colic in horses is an emergency case. In fact, this is one of the worst nightmares of horse ... Read >
Author: Reed Carney03rd September 2009
Weight loss surgery is particularly helpful to counter morbid obesity caused by lifestyle patterns and hormonal imbalances and should be weighed as a serious option.
The operation on your stomach that is an inherent part of weight loss surgery dema... Read >
Author: Alan03rd September 2009
Acidophilus is the name of a group of bacteria which abide in everyone’s digestive track for the benefit of the body. They benefit your body in several ways including:
• Keeping Yeast and other unfriendly Microorganisms in check
When Acidophilu... Read >
Author: Michael Grant03rd September 2009
If you are an irritable bowel syndrome sufferer then it is important to keep a food and symptoms diary.
This is the only way you will be able to track the foods that trigger your symptoms.
Recent research points to the idea that irritable bowel sy... Read >
Author: famouswriter03rd September 2009
If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome then it is important to keep a food and symptoms diary.
This is the only way you will be able to track the foods that trigger your symptoms. Recent research points to the idea that IBS may be caused by an ov... Read >
Author: famouswriter03rd September 2009
It is now possible for lactose intolerants to enjoy the great taste of milk, as Arla foods offers Lactofree®, the UK’s first dairy drink which contains less than 0.05% lactose.
It is currently estimated that up to 15% of the UK population suffe... Read >
Author: Louise31st August 2009
Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, causes fatigue, and in extreme cases, loss of consciousness.
I’ll never forget the day I learned that lesson. Fortunately, it wasn’t from personal experience. In this incident in a hotel, waking down the hallway, w... Read >
Author: Health4Life27th August 2009
Did you know that most food nutrients are actually absorbed into the blood stream through the small intestine? It’s the first step in getting nutrients and essential elements to the farthest corners of the body and into every cell. The bloodstream acts ... Read >
Author: Evan O’Rourke27th August 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Barry Lycka
The latest still in the weight loss industry for surgery is the Gastric Bypass surgery. This surgery has been around for years and has had many success rates.
What is Gastric Bypass surgery? The latest weight loss surg... Read >
25th August 2009
Pinworms develop as a result of unhygienic habit of not washing hands before having food. They are small worms who resemble to small thread pieces and cause itching in the anus area. Pinworms infect humans only and reside in the intestines. Every school g... Read >
Author: Reed Carney21st August 2009
Most individuals develop colon cancer rather slowly, over several years. The first stage of development occurs when a mass of tissues, tumors or polyps (a cluster of benign tumors) grow within the colon walls. Polyp type cancers can grow into the wall of ... Read >
Author: Suzanne20th August 2009
If you are looking for some important information on weight loss, then you have landed on the right page. Read this article and find some quick and easy ways to lose weight fast.
Every day we hear about colon problems which may eventually lead to colo... Read >
Author: SEO Global Expert11th August 2009
Modern drugs are surely a benefit to the practice of veterinary medicine. They have helped save the lives of many critically ill dogs (dog symptoms) and restored countless others to normal health. Yet improperly used, they cannot only fail in their intend... Read >
Author: JonJG10th August 2009
There are millions of doctor's visits annually for osteoarthritis. As New Zealanders become more educated about the complications of osteoarthritis (OA) and the cost of treating this condition, there is an increasing need to understand complementary and... Read >
Author: leannejames09th August 2009
Have you listened to your stools lately? According to many high profile doctors and research the “splash down” of your stools into the toilet bowl may say something about the health of your bowels. Are you digesting properly? Are you eating healthy? ... Read >
Author: Kevin Agrawal08th August 2009
Live micro-organisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer good health – is what WHO describes probiotics.
Although people tend to think of bacteria as something harmful, there are many types of bacteria that are good for our health. O... Read >
Author: Kirthy Shetty05th August 2009
Wouldn't it be good to chomp a meal and know that more or less of the fat that comes from your favorite foods would not be absorbed by your body? Fat Grabbers is designed to help do just that. Psyllium and guar gum mingle to bulk stool so with the aim of... Read >
Author: Hemdroid03rd August 2009
If you're wondering if wheat gluten & ADHD might be related to each other, then you are smart. Celiac disease which is an allergic reaction to wheat gluten is on the rise. In this article, you'll learn more about the connection between Attention Deficit H... Read >
Author: Laura Ramirez03rd August 2009
How are carbohydrates and metabolism related? The relationship between the two may help you understand the important role that carbohydrates serve in our dietary needs. Having a better understanding of the relationship between the two will help you make... Read >
Author: pharris101st August 2009
Esophageal cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the esophagus, the passageway from the throat to the stomach. An esophageal tumor blocks the passage of food to the stomach, erodes the esophageal lining, causes bleeding, and contributes to the develo... Read >
Author: john daniel01st August 2009
Do we really need to supplement our modern complete horse and pony feeds with all these ‘extras’?
When we take into consideration that every animal is an individual, health wise, genetic wise, environment wise and has different requirements. - The ... Read >
Author: SEO Junkies31st July 2009
Fiber, All About Fiber
By Vince DelMonte
If you are trying to create a healthy diet for yourself, you cannot overlook the importance that fiber will play. The main benefits you’ll receive from dietary fiber include improvements in the... Read >
Author: Guy Mulidor31st July 2009
Meet the key players in the immune system's battles, including the Lymph Node and the large cast of Cells of the Immune System . What role do lymph nodes play? Proline-rich polypeptide suppresses an overactive immune system and stimulates underactive im... Read >
Author: j cordova 31st July 2009
Maintaining good colon health is essential for keeping our digestive system operating properly. The job of the colon is to absorb the remaining water and nutrients and push waste into the small intestine for elimination. If this process is not working pro... Read >
Author: World Vitamins Online29th July 2009
I'd like to share my 5 most powerful colon cleansing weight loss tips but before I do so, let me to tell you my story and why I'm so passionate about the it. I was 35 and right in the center of a very painful marriage. It had just gone downhill after the ... Read >
Author: Goddard Thompson21st July 2009
These parasites live in a dog's intestinal tract, causing nutritional problems and physical irritation affecting the condition and attitude of the host. Parasites such as roundworms, whipworms, coccidia, and tapeworms may seriously affect the general heal... Read >
Author: Lamar Deane18th July 2009
Diane Jakubowski was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in spring of 2003,and her somewhat confused physician sent Jakubowski to the nearest health food market for answers.
Celiac Disease, also known as Celiac Sprue, is a genetically-linked autoimmune dise... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th July 2009
Morbid obesity is the term used to describe people whose body weight exceeds the normal body weight limit by 100 pounds or more. It can also be measured in terms of the BMI. A BMI of 40 or more indicates morbid obesity or clinically severe obesity.
Mo... Read >
Author: petersonbran17th July 2009
According to www.Colon-Cleanser-Guide.com, there are many colon cleansing methods available in the United States. The best colon cleansing method has been proven over many years of use and it shows no sign of being dethroned.
Colon cleansing can often ... Read >
Author: Jan17th July 2009
Enzymes are basically protein molecules. The body produces several thousand of these enzymes each day as well as getting them from the plants and animals that we eat. These molecules function basically as a catalyst; this means that they help kick off the... Read >
Author: World Vitamins Online16th July 2009
Pancreatic Cancer - Prevention And Treatment
Pancreatic cancer, currently the fifth leading cause of death from cancer in the unite states, is the growth of malignant cells in the pancreas, a pear shaped organ located just below and behind the stomach. ... Read >
Author: john daniel15th July 2009
If you are trying to create a healthy diet for yourself, you cannot overlook the importance that fiber will play. The main benefits you’ll receive from dietary fiber include improvements in the cardiovascular and digestive system along with providi... Read >
Author: FasWang12th July 2009
Most of us are used to the normal ways used to lose weight, such as exercising, reduce amount of fatty foods, control stress and dieting. Though such techniques do help us lose weight but what most of them do is to reduce the amount of fat absorption in o... Read >
Author: ejoka12th July 2009
Belly fat is the result of a long accumulation of fats in the abdomen. An increase in people with belly fat is tremendously greater than a few years back. For instance statistics show that more than 400,000 yearly die due to being overweight, more than 80... Read >
Author: ejoka11th July 2009
Colon cleansing is very important to get rid of the body’s dangerous toxins which built up not only by the food we eat but also by the pollute environment in which we live in. In today1s world the environment is more polluted and air is unsafe to breath... Read >
Author: sajag198610th July 2009
Study confirms that cinnamon can help to prevent the onset of Type II diabetes.
Writing in American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Swedish researchers have found that cinnamon reduces the sudden rise in blood glucose levels that is one of the underlyi... Read >
Author: Keith Scott MD09th July 2009
Vomiting in dogs is a pet health condition that is a reaction or a symptom of an underlying disease such as cancer, diarrhea etc. During vomiting the dog will throw out all the food inside his stomach. Continuous vomiting can lead to dehydration due to lo... Read >
Author: Thierry babineaux09th July 2009
Bariatric procedures used for treating severe obesity has been studied as a cure for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Studies have found that more than 75% of type 2 diabetes patients who undergo bariatric surgery no longer experience symptoms and no longer req... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson06th July 2009
Protozoal diseases are caused by protozoans, a term Scientist referring to a unicellular heterotrophic protist, such as an amoeba or a ciliate that are causing parasitic infectious diseases on mammals. Protozoa can reproduce and colonize on host body and ... Read >
Author: hannah06th July 2009
Give your dog a well-balanced diet, proper exercise, training, play-time, a whole lot of love and attention, and you’ll have a dog that will live a long and healthy life! One that is free of diseases and dog parasites.
In addition, you can prevent... Read >
Author: JonJG30th June 2009
Giardiasis is an infection with giardia that happens in dogs. Giardia is a one cell parasite named protozoa. This parasite infects the small intestine in the dog. There are many ways in which a dog can get infected by this parasite.
Transmission
One o... Read >
Author: Cristian Stan30th June 2009
Irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS) is not contagious, inherited, or cancerous. It is generally considered to belong to a group of chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms attributed to the small intestine and colon for which there is no underlying s... Read >
Author: Bishop27th June 2009
Gastric sleeving is a form of weight loss surgery which is gaining momentum. The complete name for the procedure is Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy but it is widely known by the more common term "gastric sleeve" or "sleeve gastrectomy". They all describe the ... Read >
Author: Wayne Lotham27th June 2009
This article reveals one of the major hidden causes of back pain, particularly lower back pain. This problem is a common reason why pain keeps coming back, even after physical treatments such as physiotherapy, chiropractic and massage.The underlying cause... Read >
Author: Andrew Powell, Chiropractor25th June 2009
More than 72 million Americans are obese. Find this bit of information hard to believe? Well, it’s true. Obesity can be countered by maintaining a healthy nutritious diet and regular fat-burning exercises. Sometimes even prolonged dieting and exercise f... Read >
Author: adalphpaul23rd June 2009
Sleeve gastrectomy surgery is one of the safest and rapid weight loss procedures for higher risk obese patients. It is relatively a new approach for those with a body mass index over 50 and is ideal for patients with anemia and other medical complications... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco22nd June 2009
Poor nutrition is a concern that affects many people, but did you know that as many as 1 in every 133 Americans (or 2 million in the continental United States) suffer from a special kind of nutritional disorder called celiac disease that can lead to a var... Read >
Author: Gen Wright20th June 2009
Los Angeles is known to be the best country for the treatment of ailments of the digestive system. Gastroenterologists Los Angeles is the category of physicians practicing in Los Angeles for digestive system. Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine in ... Read >
Author: Daniel Hirsch18th June 2009
Colon Cleansing and detox has seen a rapid rise in popularity in recent times. Many people are using the process to remove toxins and waste products from their digestive systems. Some are using it to lose weight while avoiding the need for exercise. N... Read >
Author: Bishop12th June 2009
Due to new digestive system after gastric bypass surgery, patients need to follow a special restrictive diet plan that is designed to be gentle on both new stomach pouch and intestinal bypass limb that carries their food from the stomach to the remaining ... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco06th June 2009
Do you get stomach pains, feel tired, urgently have to use the toilet after eating?
Do you suffer from nausea, mouth ulcers, diarrhea, bloating, wind, or constipation?
Do you have headaches, depression, bone and joint pain, weight loss, or anemia?
... Read >
Author: bluenose05th June 2009
For a Crohn's patient with active symptoms, it can be difficult to get the nutrition we need. When it hurts just to eat anything, eating becomes something we don't even want to think about. Listed are a few ways I have used to get as much nutrition as p... Read >
Author: D. Robinson05th June 2009
As a Crohn's patient, you may not have considered how vital your diet is to your health. When Crohn's symptoms are active, it can be painful to eat at all. While we know there is not yet a cure for Crohn's Disease, we also know how to combat the effects... Read >
Author: D. Robinson18th May 2009
Most probiotic products fail to deliver their probiotic strains
through the harsh acidity of the stomach (pH 1.5-2.5) into
the intestinal tract alive which means these products don't
work!
It's typical for Lactobacillus probiotic species to lose 4 l... Read >
Author: MikeH13th May 2009
Bariatric surgery can help you get rid of excess fat of your body and helps in leading a healthy lifestyle. This could be either achieved by stapling a small portion of your stomach or by tying the stomach with a band.
Lap band and gastric bypass are t... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco13th May 2009
The Gluten Diet A Cure for Some, A Fad for Most
In not quite 1 percent of Americans, consuming gluten damages the small intestine and impairs its ability to
absorb nutrients. For such people, whose condition is known as celiac disease, doctors pre... Read >
Author: Mike04th May 2009
I was told a long time ago by my Uncle (whose family brought me up), a well-known Chinese Physician, that rice water can work wonders. I have very weak gastric since young, hence often getting diarrhea when the food is just slightly contaminated or prepar... Read >
Author: Angeline17th April 2009
Again, they withheld my chow Friday morning, though sometimes it really can be blessing especially if you're in the hospital. Maybe they just didn't want anything like eggs and bacon showing up on my EDG test. An EDG (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy ) is where... Read >
Author: Nui 17th April 2009
Cat scratch fever is a legitimate disease and your child can catch it from your cat or kitten from a scratch or even a bite. Disease results from a cat scratch (or bite) and transmission of the bacteria. Papules and Pustules initially form around the si... Read >
Author: Doris Canova17th April 2009
Chinese teas have long been considered great for dieters. In fact, many companies have manufactured and distributed these products labeled "Chinese diet tea" for those who wish to lose weight. Perhaps the main reason for this production is that many bel... Read >
Author: Jonas Smith15th April 2009
Most people understand that fiber plays an important role in the overall health and wellness of the body, but this form of carbohydrate is actually quite beneficial to bodybuilders as well.
Fiber is found in the cell walls of plants and can be obtained... Read >
Author: bodybuildingforums09th April 2009
Will a Celiac disease vaccine cure remove the need for gluten free foods?
If you are celiac or gluten sensitive and were told that there is a ‘cure' for your disease, would you take it if there were few side effects?
Most people with celiac diseas... Read >
Author: Bruce Scott Dwyer08th April 2009
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass as the name suggests is the Gastric Bypass surgery done by laparoscopic technology. Gastric Bypass, also known as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass is a bariatic surgery in which most of the part of the stomach is surgically stapled acr... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco03rd April 2009
One of the reasons that people experience premature aging of the skin is related to their diet. Diets for healthy skin are an important part of any skin care program. Too many people eat an unhealthy diet that can lead to skin problems.
There is a ter... Read >
Author: D. Karlson28th March 2009
Intestinal infections show clear symptoms in the stomach. Infections in the intestine affect gastrointestinal tract which inturn causes diarrhea. Sometimes, the infections also lead to inflammation in the stomach. Several types of bacteria and yeast are r... Read >
Author: Roy J walker27th March 2009
Introduction
Most of the people in this world suffer from obesity and they try different alternatives in order to reduce their weight. Diverse procedures of surgery are performed for the treatment of obesity. Bariatric Surgery is one of the best altern... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th March 2009
Dogs like to chew. But, dog parents may be entering dangerous territory when choosing appropriate products. Some of the most popular chew items, like rawhide-type chews, hooves, snouts, vinyl dog toys and bones may be killing our dogs.
In 2005, a New Y... Read >
Author: Mary Beth25th March 2009
Xenical (Orlistat) – The Fat Fighter Diet Pill
Xenical was approved as the medication for the treatment of obesity by US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April, 1999. In the past 10 years, Xenical has helped thousands of obese people shed extr... Read >
Author: shaily17th March 2009
By the time you finish reading this article, you will get a clear idea if green tea extract really does provide any benefit to your body. This is really a hot topic now and everyone seems to be recommending green tea for one reason or another. Let's find ... Read >
Author: Frank Langella17th March 2009
Diverticulitis and Diverticular Disease " Part One
by Jonathan Blood Smyth
If part of the inner lining of the intestine protrudes through the muscular coat on the outside of the intestine it is known as diverticulum, forming a small out pouching with ... Read >
Author: David Ravech13th March 2009
The mattress wedge or wedge pillow is sometimes the answer to many different problems. If you have any of several health or sleep conditions such as breathing, acid reflux, back or neck problems, or poor circulation, this may be the answer to your problem... Read >
Author: Dianna Yvonne Smith13th March 2009
Many claims for colon cleansing products are justified for some products. There are few products however that can meet all of the claims, from looking skinnier to living longer.
What you don't see in the advertisements for colon cleansing products is a... Read >
Author: Janelle Elizabeth13th March 2009
The big supply of weight loss pills that the weight loss market is currently offering can often get the buyer really confused. If you ask me, the best weight loss pills are really hard to find only because of the tremendous supply of them. There are a lot... Read >
Author: Ojars Rubenis13th March 2009
When it comes to successful weight loss you want to follow a route that is stress free and painless, which is why being able to find a weight loss supplement that can offer you long term weight loss results is so important.
Especially when the other co... Read >
Author: Benson Meshullam10th March 2009
Mini Gastric bypass (MGB) is a shorter and simpler type of laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure designed for weight loss. The entire procedure takes only about half an hour and the patient can walk out of the hospital just 24 hrs after the operation. In ... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco28th February 2009
Coeliac disease (or celiac disease) is a digestive disease in which the small intestine becomes damaged and prevents the absorption of nutrients from food. Coeliac disease sufferers will experience an abnormal intolerance or reaction to gluten, wheat, rye... Read >
Author: Laura Yates19th February 2009
Celiac disease is one of the digestive system that has to do with damage to the small intestine. Celiac disease sufferers are unable to tolerate gluten, a protein found in rye, barley and wheat. It presents serious problems for sufferers because gluten i... Read >
Author: Kathleen Reale17th February 2009
For some obesity can be a long battle with seemingly little help from any source (the NHS is able to provide only a very small amount of help due to being an overstretched and underfunded resource). This can invariably lead to depression which only worse... Read >
Author: james03rd February 2009
As we have moved into the 21st century so too have obesity rates risen; this is almost certainly largely caused by poor diet and the convenience foods we consume due to our increasingly fast paced lives, but is of course in some part due to the lack of ex... Read >
Author: james02nd February 2009
Apple Juice, Figs and Raisins
Here's another constipation home remedy using apple juice with other fruit. Eat it the first thing in the morning before breakfast.
In a blender, put in a cup of fresh apple juice. Add equal amounts of dry or fresh fig... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva23rd January 2009
It seems that cosmetic surgery can now offer a solution to almost any problem we can perceive with our appearance. Whether we wish to alter something about our appearance or simply turn back the hands of time there seem to be so many options available to... Read >
Author: james17th January 2009
There are many alternative treatments for individuals will then diagnose with high cholesterol. Also the pharmaceutical industry has developed many formulas for treating this condition they also present many undesirable side effects. Except in the mo... Read >
Author: Dustinkerry17th January 2009
Morbidly obese people generally find it difficult to lose weight using traditional weight loss methods. Such people choose to either gastric bypass or lap band surgery methods, which helps in reducing considerable amount of body fat.
Before performing... Read >
Author: Alma Orozco17th January 2009
Your colon transient time is the time it takes the food you eat to travel from your mouth through your rectum. A healthy time is 18 to 25 hours. This time relates to how long the food you eat stays in your intestinal tract and colon. Food, fecal matter or... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva16th January 2009
Food poisoning is caused due intake of leftover food stuff which is contaminated by bacteria, viruses, environmental toxins or toxins present in food itself. The harmful bacteria present in the leftovers can upset your stomach and you can suffer from diar... Read >
Author: Jamie Hanson08th January 2009
Abdominal Pain is also known by other name “Bellyache”. It can be defined in a simple way as pain in the belly. The abdomen extends from below your chest to your groin. You may feel abdominal pain anywhere between your chest and groin. Abdominal pain ... Read >
Author: Bella Mclaine08th January 2009
Maintaining an ideal weight prevent you from a number of diseases and keep you both physically and mentally fit and active. A right selection of foods plays a key role in maintaining your optimum health. This article gives you a brief list of healthy food... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt06th January 2009
We all need to be careful with the things that we eat and digest. Some of us are not able to eat certain foods because it can cause us problems. One of the biggest problems that we can experience is acid reflux disease.
Acid reflux disease is a medical... Read >
Author: nlwest2105th January 2009
In the culinary department, red meat refers to red-colored meat when raw. In nutritional terminology, red meat refers to any meat that comes from mammals, particularly beef, pork, and lamb. While lean red meat is not only a good source of protein and ener... Read >
Author: kamal05th January 2009
Fiber, as it relates to food, is something we've heard a lot about in recent years. But what, exactly, is fiber? First, fiber is classified under the carbohydrate food group; however, unlike most foods, fiber does not contain any vitamins or minerals. Fur... Read >
Author: Bob Storrs04th January 2009
The phrase Chelation has many different and unique connotations in different fields, for example in the terms of vigor, strength and nutrition it is referring to chelated supplements and minerals. But as soon as we refer chelation therapy, it is a process... Read >
Author: Alien29th December 2008
Colon cancer, also known as Colorectal Cancer or Rectal Cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States. According to the American Cancer Society colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer found in men and women in the Un... Read >
Author: Matthew Gause29th December 2008
Diverticulitis originates from a situation called diverticulosis. If you are older than 40, it is normal for you to suffer from diverticulosis - tiny, spherical pouches in your digestive region. In the US, more than 50 % of people above 60 years are the s... Read >
Author: Alien19th December 2008
Probiotics are the good bacteria that everybody has in their gastrointestinal tract. Your alimentary canal is a habitat of more than 500 different types of bacteria, where some are bad & some are good. Mainly 80 percent bacteria present are helpful bacter... Read >
Author: Alien18th December 2008
When the small intestine is inflamed -- as it often is with Crohn's disease -- the intestine becomes less able to fully digest and absorb the nutrients from food. Such nutrients, as well as unabsorbed bile salts, can escape into the large intestine to var... Read >
Author: Jade Simpson15th December 2008
Colon health is an important issue and it should be treated as such. People should take into consideration natural colon cleanse, because many of them have colon problems that they aren’t aware of. A person stores an average of five to twenty pounds of ... Read >
Author: Alice Campbell11th December 2008
First, the Causes:
Gas in the stomach and bowels is the results of improper digestion. Most of the gas in the intestinal tract is composed of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and methane.
The amount of hydrogen and carbon dioxide in the intestines largely depe... Read >
Author: Ben Branklin08th December 2008
The large intestine, also called colon, is located in the abdominal cavity where it takes the form of an inverted U. It follows the small intestine into the pit right iliac then back along the abdomen, it is experiencing in its upper part, then downhill i... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft01st December 2008
There may seem little hope when you've tried just about every diet and don't have the energy to go to the gym to burn off that unwanted weight, but there are of course other options.
Some people may turn to cosmetic surgery to get rid of extra weight ... Read >
Author: james01st December 2008
There is nothing to match the value of good health. It allows you live life to the fullest... to look and feel your very best... to have energy and drive to achieve all the things you always wanted.
Probiotics can put you on the road to better health,... Read >
Author: Mercola.Com30th November 2008
Peas had long been cultivated for various purposes. They are used as fresh vegetables in pea recipes, as soft green pod or as seeds in the pods. Green peas can be found at the market as fresh or frozen food. Dried peas are used for making flour. Green pe... Read >
Author: Kassia Macy30th November 2008
Chinese acupuncture, roughly put, is a procedure of pricking needles into the acupressure points of the body for treatment of various diseases and sicknesses. The Chinese believe that these points lie along the meridian or the "Qi" of the body. The meridi... Read >
Author: Jon Arnold26th November 2008
In addition to roundworms and tapeworms, canine hookworms are also common parasites. These internal parasites are about three millimeters long, but suck a lot of blood. They live in the small intestine and attach themselves to the walls using their teeth.... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
Canine roundworms are parasites that take up residence in your dog's small intestine and feed on bodily fluids and tissue. These worms, which can measure up to six inches, look like big pieces of spaghetti. They can be life-threatening to puppies and may ... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
Occasional incidents of feline vomiting is usually nothing to worry about if your cat otherwise appears healthy. Mild conditions can cause your cat to vomit, but it can also be a symptom of a more serious disease. Some of the common causes include parasit... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
There are three common feline worms that affects cats. They include hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. These worms multiply as they live inside your cat. If there get to be too many, it can be life-threatening for your cat. Let's take a look at these f... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
There are three common feline worms that affects cats. They include hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. These worms multiply as they live inside your cat. If there get to be too many, it can be life-threatening for your cat. Let's take a look at these f... Read >
Author: D Swain26th November 2008
Colitis is a spiky or steady pain of covering inside layer of the colon - our huge intestine or bowel. They cause inflammation and aching, called boils, in the pinnacle covering of the surrounding layer of the big intestine. Ulcerative colitis barely has ... Read >
Author: Alien26th November 2008
Something we are faced with every day life ht may not be too difficult to lose but crunch time comes when you reach a weight where you are unable to exercise to reduce it and so the vicious circle begins. We eat because we are unhappy and we become unhapp... Read >
Author: Alien22nd November 2008
Celiac disease, which is a severe intolerance to gluten (the major storage protein in wheat and similar proteins in barley and rye resulting in intestinal damage) is estimated to affect 1 in 133 people in the U.S. and approximately 1/100 worldwide. Most o... Read >
Author: stbotanica18th November 2008
Constipation is one type of condition that you can treat yourself. You can treat constipation in many ways such as using natural remedies or herbal laxatives. But there is always one way to start when you really want to stop your constipation. Using fib... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva18th November 2008
Vitamin A is a bi-polar (a second order neuron of the retina) cell that is formed with bonds between carbon and hydrogen and is linked to a family of similarly shaped molecules, the retinoids, which complete the remainder of the vitamin sequence. Its impo... Read >
Author: Kevin McNabb13th November 2008
Ulcerative colitis usually does not affect the full thickness of the wall of the large intestine and rarely affects the small intestine. I have seen the info on colitis just would like to see if there is anything else that can be done. The cause of ulcera... Read >
Author: colitismnix23110th November 2008
Ulcerative colitis is a fast or stable irritation of the membrane covering the colons of your bowel or large intestine. Colitis is the cause for frustration and aching disease known as ulcer, in the peak levels of the covering of the large intestine. Ulce... Read >
Author: Alien05th November 2008
Bad breath or halitosis is an internal disorder which can be diagnosed by a proper examination.Halitosis is also the term used to describe mouth and throat odor due to vomiting. Odors include the smell of rotting eggs, an ammonia smell as in severe kidney... Read >
Author: mohamad ali05th November 2008
Stomach acid is required for the absorption of nutrients and the control of undesirable microorganisms and it becomes the body’s first line of defense against infections, effectively sterilizing your food. In addition, it is also required for the breakd... Read >
Author: mohamad ali31st October 2008
In the culinary department, red meat refers to red-colored meat when raw. In nutritional terminology, red meat refers to any meat that comes from mammals, particularly beef, pork, and lamb. While lean red meat is not only a good source of protein and ener... Read >
Author: morningshift21st October 2008
Weight, and in particular the subject of losing it, is something we are faced with every day. A little bit of extra weight may not be too difficult to lose but crunch time comes when you reach a weight where you are unable to exercise to reduce it and so... Read >
Author: james17th October 2008
Microvillous inclusion disease is a rare inherited disorder of the small intestine that is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern. It is caused by a congenital lack of apical microvilli in the epithelial cells of the small intestine. Microscopic pol... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen16th October 2008
The section of the large intestine called the colon is till
date one of the least under stood and mainly misconstrued part
of the human body in spite of being one of the most important
parts.
The well-being of the colon affects your health in genera... Read >
Author: Jessica Bradbury13th October 2008
Controlling stress when you have a stomach ulcer is a necessary part of the recovery process and can be effectively managed with a chair massage. A gastric or peptic ulcer is a painful condition caused by the inflammation and subsequent erosion of the st... Read >
Author: Brandon Thomas13th October 2008
Do you have celiac disease? Often this can be difficult to answer because the symptoms of this gluten-sensitive disorder are easy to overlook or are similar to those of other diseases.
Celiac disease occurs when gluten -- a protein found in food and fo... Read >
Author: Maryon Stewart29th September 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Crohn's disease is often associated with an inflammation of the colon or small intestine within the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The condition is considered discomforting and can cause side effects as related to the dige... Read >
Author: LegalView24th September 2008
Ulcerative colitis is a quick or steady annoyance of the membrane coating the colons of your large intestine or bowel. Colitis is the reason for irritation and painful disease called ulcer, in the top levels of the coating of the large intestine. Ulcerati... Read >
Author: Alien23rd September 2008
Overweight and obesity has been one of the major health related problems that the world is seeing today. The contributing factors for this condition may be diverse, but it is necessary overcome this problem failing to which, it will take a severe toll ov... Read >
Author: Annie23rd September 2008
Proactol is a new weight loss drug that is designed to reduce caloric intake by binding to fat and preventing it from being digested. The main ingredient in Proactol is NeOpuntia, which comes from the Opuntia ficus indica plant, or prickly pear cactus. Pr... Read >
Author: Alien22nd September 2008
The ileocecal valve, which is made up of sphincter muscles that close the ileum, prevents toxins and other materials that are released by the appendix from entering into the small intestine. Additionally, the ileocecal valve helps to keep digested materi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th September 2008
Fruit shakes provide you a unique way to eat fruits and mixed with other ingredients and nutrients can serve as a way to help you to clear or eliminate your acne. .Blended fruits provide nutrients that are digested quicker. In liquid form, fruit will tak... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva18th September 2008
In order to get rid of toxins from your body Dieters Tea is a good option. It is a herbal tea that has no side effects and unlike any other medicines available in the market for slimming. The main reason to recommend Dieters tea is it has only 4 calories ... Read >
Author: herbalspan10th September 2008
A lot of disease is in front of today’s generation in that a common one is Obesity. Every one who is infected with obesity always frustrated with it. most of the activities are restricted for them due to this obesity. Obesity is generally found in midd... Read >
Author: maria09th September 2008
It was first thought that foods rich in fiber had no significant in human health. But the important of dietary fiber was discovered not by doctors but by veterinarians. It was discovered that plants or foods rich in fiber had cell membrane structures th... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva09th September 2008
Glucose Galactose Malabsorption is a inherited disorder. Glucose Galactose Malabsorption is characterized by the tiny intestine's inability to transport and soak up glucose and galactose (easy sugars or monosaccharides).Glucose and galactose have very ali... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Hartnup disorder is an inherited metabolic disorder involving the transport of certain amino acids (for example, tryptophan and histidine) in the small intestine and kidneys. Hartnup disease is classified in the group of the Neutral Aminoacidurias, since ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Cancer of the gall bladder is a very uncommon condition. Gall bladder cancer, also called carcinoma of the gall bladder. The gallbladder is a pear-shaped limb underneath the liver that collects and stores bile (a fluid made by the liver to digest fat). Ga... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen08th September 2008
In Shiatsu, according to traditional Eastern therapies, organs have a dual function - physical and energetic functions. The twelve organs are split into two groups that are known as zang and fu.
Zang organs are for energy storage and the fu organs prod... Read >
Author: Andrew08th September 2008
When there is a sharp or a constant irritation in the inside layer of the colon then this trouble happened is known as colitis. It mostly happens in the bowel or large intestine. The actual problem caused can be the happening of ulcer which in turn leads ... Read >
Author: Alien05th September 2008
The stomach is a bag of muscle and these muscles crushes and mixes food with the digestive juices like hydrochloric acid and pepsin. Incase the lining of the stomach is damaged from one place or another, the particular acid and pepsin go to work on the li... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne02nd September 2008
A green drink is a powerful drink that can help detoxify your colon and your blood. This drink keeps your colon and your whole body working better and longer.
There are many types of green drinks that are prepared with powders. But the green drink tha... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva02nd September 2008
Apple Juice, Figs and Raisins
Here's another constipation home remedy using apple juice with other fruit. Eat it the first thing in the morning before breakfast.
In a blender, put in a cup of fresh apple juice. Add equal amounts of dry or fresh fig... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva02nd September 2008
The trials and tribulations along the weight loss journey can be so difficult for some that they give up before they achieve the target weight they set out to reach.
If you’ve tried each and every diet as it comes along; the cabbage soup diet, the At... Read >
Author: james27th August 2008
Chewing your food completely is an often overlooked part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. If you are like most people, you lead such a busy life that meal time is cut down to a fraction of what it should be. Have you ever timed yourself when eating? Ho... Read >
Author: Lambert Klein18th August 2008
Low carb diets restrict the consumption of carbohydrates. The difference between the Atkins and the South Beach diet is within the amount of restriction. The induction phase of the Atkins diet restricts most carbohydrates while the South Beach diet allows... Read >
Author: cacarod29th July 2008
Probiotics are the good bacteria that everyone has living in their gastrointestinal tract. Your digestive tract is home to over 500 different species of bacteria, some are good and some are bad. A good healthy balance is 80% beneficial bacteria with the r... Read >
Author: Kaz Williams29th July 2008
If you suffer from indigestion, heartburn, constipation or bloating, the underlying cause is often hypomotility. In other words, the gastric tract is moving slowly and therefore digesting slowly. Digestive enzymes in combination with aloe and peppermint o... Read >
Author: Ivan S. Pullicino B.Pharm. (Hons.) M.Sc.29th July 2008
Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of sto... Read >
Author: Rick Hutch24th July 2008
Calcium is needed for strong bones. It is also needed for heart, muscles and nerves to function properly and for your blood to clot normally. Each day we lose some calcium in the urine and faeces and to a lesser extent through perspiration. These losses m... Read >
Author: Avon22nd July 2008
Panchakarma literally means five karmas or five methods of Ayurvedic Treatments . Panchakarma is a set of five karmas or methods of flushing out accumulated toxic materials. An Ayurvedic physician determines the type of panchakarma based on his constituti... Read >
Author: swornambigai21st July 2008
It has been known for many years that smoking has a negative effect and can help the acceleration and actually cause many diseases. I am going to take a look at two specific diseases you may not have heard of or even been aware of what the effects of smo... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch21st July 2008
It has been known for many years that smoking has a negative effect and can help the acceleration and actually cause many diseases. I am going to take a look at two specific diseases you may not have heard of or even been aware of what the effects of smo... Read >
Author: Brian Welsch18th July 2008
Gastroenteritis refers to inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, involving both the stomach and the small intestine and resulting in acute diarrhea. The inflammation is caused most often by infection with certain viruses, less often by bacteria or th... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th July 2008
Diarrhea means that you have loose, watery stools more than three times in one day. You may also have cramps, bloating, nausea and an urgent need to have a bowel movement.
Causes of diarrhea include bacteria, viruses or parasites, certain medicines, fo... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th July 2008
Vamana is a special medicated vomiting procedure to remove Kapha toxins from the sinuses, lungs and mainly the stomach. Virechana is a process of purgation used to flush Pitta toxins from the small intestine. Basti is a medicated enema to remove toxins fr... Read >
Author: swornambigai14th July 2008
A lifelong autoimmune intestinal disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible. Damage to the mucosal surface of the small intestine is caused by an immunologically toxic reaction to the ingestion of gluten and interferes with the absor... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th July 2008
Stomach ulcer can be described as small erosion (hole) in the gastrointestinal tract of an individual. Though there can be different type of stomach ulcers, the most common one is duodenal ulcer. It usually occurs within the first 12 inches of small intes... Read >
Author: peterhutch09th July 2008
Also called: Celiac sprue, Gluten-sensitive enteropathy, Nontropical sprue
If you have celiac disease and eat foods with gluten, your immune system responds by damaging the small intestine. Gluten is a protein in wheat, rye and barley. It is found main... Read >
Author: peterhutch03rd July 2008
Many people that have been diagnosed with high cholesterol are looking for alternative treatments that can lower their cholesterol naturally rather than go the traditional pharmaceutical route. A change in diet and adding an exercise routine are all g... Read >
Author: vincent platania02nd July 2008
Many people that have been diagnosed with high cholesterol are looking for alternative treatments that can lower their cholesterol naturally rather than go the traditional pharmaceutical route. A change in diet and adding an exercise routine are all goo... Read >
Author: vincent platania02nd July 2008
Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy. The disease can often be diagnosed by looki... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st July 2008
Hookworm infection begins when the worm is in the larval stage. It penetrates the skin and migrates during its life cycle through the liver and the lungs, and it attaches to the mucosa of the small intestine where it matures. Hookworms deplete the body of... Read >
Author: peterhutch30th June 2008
Celiac disease is referred to as the inability of the body to process gluten. Also called gluten sensitivity enteropathy, celiac disease is characterized by stimulation of the body to produce antibodies to harm or damage the tiny hair-like projections lin... Read >
Author: Jack L Bloom25th June 2008
When there is constant or sharp irritation in the lining of the colon then the problem occurred is called as colitis. It mainly occurs in the large intestine or bowel. The main problem caused can be the causing of ulcer which leads to the swelling with pa... Read >
Author: Alien25th June 2008
Cutaneous larva migrans is the skin manifestation of hookworm infestation. People of all ages, and race can be affected if they have been exposed to the larvae. It is most commonly found in tropical or subtropical geographic locations and is relatively co... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd June 2008
Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy. The disease can often be diagnosed by looki... Read >
Author: peterhutch23rd June 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Beth Aldrich
It's time to "Empower" your plate with nature's SECRET! Take charge of what you eat and how it affects your body! Think about how you feel when you eat healthy, delicious food versus when you "splurge" and eat not-so-hea... Read >
23rd June 2008
Acid reflux is mainly caused due to regurgitation or refluxing of partly digested food back to esophagus. This reflux causes inflammation in food tube leading to burning sensations and pain in stomach and digestive tract. Once food has reached stomach, th... Read >
Author: John Mathew20th June 2008
Menkes syndrome is an inborn error of metabolism that markedly decreases the cells' ability to absorb copper. The disorder causes severe cerebral degeneration and arterial changes, resulting in death in infancy. The disease can often be diagnosed by looki... Read >
Author: peterhutch17th June 2008
Gallstones are stones that form in the gall (bile). Bile is a watery liquid made by the cells of the liver that is important for digesting food in the intestine, particularly fat. Liver cells secrete the bile they make into small canals within the liver. ... Read >
Author: James Sameul17th June 2008
Reflexology is basically known as a zone therapy and it is a practice of massaging various parts of feet, ears and hands so as to gain health. However, for all those who are looking for a consensus about Reflexology is the fact that it is an alternate med... Read >
06th June 2008
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a rare form of biliary cirrhosis of unknown origin, occurring without obstruction or infection of the major bile ducts, sometimes developing after the administration of such drugs as chlorpromazine and arsenicals. Affecting ch... Read >
Author: peterhutch06th June 2008
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the bile ducts of the liver resulting in narrowing and obstruction of the flow of bile. This obstruction damages liver cells.
Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease that slowly d... Read >
Author: peterhutch04th June 2008
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda fully dissolved in a glass of water - 2hours as needed, no more than 7 times a day (or just read the side of an Arm&Hammer Baking Soda box) Worked great for me for upset stomach/nausea also should work fine for heartburn. (... Read >
Author: peterhutch04th June 2008
Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms associated with carcinoid tumor (see bronchial adenoma ). Carcinoid tumors occur most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract, including the stomach, small intestine, appendix, colon and rectum, or in the lungs. In... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen03rd June 2008
The Celiac disease is the active immunity confusion. The Celiac disease is also calls celiac sprue, nontropical sprue, with gluten sensitive enteropathy. The Celiac disease triggers by the protein gluten consumption, was discovered in the bread, é?¢å?... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen27th May 2008
Bariatric surgical operations are mainly concerned with gastrointestinal procedures, which are performed by stapling the stomach, to bring considerable reduction in the food intake of a person. The method also involves various steps of rearranging the sma... Read >
Author: sarahwilson27th May 2008
Bariatric surgical operations are mainly concerned with gastrointestinal procedures, which are performed by stapling the stomach, to bring considerable reduction in the food intake of a person. The method also involves various steps of rearranging the sma... Read >
Author: sarahwilson25th May 2008
Copper is an essential trace mineral necessary for life, and it is necessary for the proper function of certain enzymes that allow certain biochemical functions of the body to take place. Without copper neither plant nor animal life would be possible.
... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st May 2008
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly i... Read >
Author: peterhutch21st May 2008
Celiac sprue is a result of an immune reaction to gluten, a protein found in wheat or related grains and present in many foods that we eat. Celiac sprue causes impaired absorption and digestion of nutrients through the small intestine.
In Celiac diseas... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th May 2008
The first set of symptoms which most people who have suffered from appendicitis have reported is a general abdominal pain in some cases this symptom is preempted or complemented by a loss of appetite, nausea and even vomiting which is mainly caused by an ... Read >
Author: John Sern20th May 2008
Many people use alcohol to escape from their problems, or to change their personalities. They have an inability to control their drinking, a high tolerance level for alcohol, and may suffer problems at work or in school as a result. If your family and fri... Read >
Author: peterhutch20th May 2008
Gallstones (biliary calculi) are small stones made from cholesterol, bile pigment and calcium salts, usually as a mixture that forms in the gall bladder. The gall bladder is a small sac that holds bile, a digestive juice produced by the liver that is used... Read >
Author: peterhutch15th May 2008
Food is necessary for the body. It should serve two purposes – supply all essential nutrients to the body and maintain the acid-alkali balance in the blood. The body requires five essential nutrients – proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and miner... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt15th May 2008
Bile duct cysts also called is choledochal cysts. This a congenital abnormality of the bile duct that causes abnormal enlargement of the bile duct. Bile duct cysts are rare and of uncertain origin. Most have been found in young females of Asian descent, b... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen15th May 2008
The Desmoplastic small circle cell tumor is classified takes a soft organization sarcoma. The tumour is considered a cancer of childhood which runs up against mainly boys and young people adults. The disease rarely occurs in females, but when it does the ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen12th May 2008
Colitis is a sharp or constant irritation of the casing lining the colon - our large intestine or bowel. They cause swelling and painful, called ulcers, in the top coating of the inside layer of the large intestine. Ulcerative colitis hardly ever has an e... Read >
Author: Alien11th May 2008
Are you looking to lose weight? Then your search is over!
Now no more fasting and dieting, visit Atlanta weight loss doctor to talk about your problems. Whole loads of doctors are available in Atlanta who are experts in their jobs. They can really help... Read >
Author: Alien11th May 2008
Flatulence is a common problem that affects everyone at some time or other. It occurs when you need to drive out the excess air that builds up in your body. The gut from oesophagus to rectum contains a lot of gases, but mainly of nitrogen and oxygen, whic... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown11th May 2008
The gallbladder (or cholecyst) is a pear-shaped organ that stores bile (or "gall") until the body needs it for digestion. It is connected to the liver and the duodenum by the biliary tract.
The gallbladder is a 3 to 4 inch-long pear-shaped organ locate... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown09th May 2008
Celiac disease is a digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. People who have celiac disease cannot tolerate a protein called gluten, found in wheat, rye, and barley. Gluten is found mainly i... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown08th May 2008
I recently listened to an interesting conversation related to corn. It was more a debate on corns' status as a vegetable, lack of nutritional value, and link to health problems (specifically diabetes and obesity). It was proposed that corn should be ban... Read >
Author: Lisa Nelson RD08th May 2008
Giardiasis (GEE-are-DYE-uh-sis) is a diarrheal illness caused by a one-celled, microscopic parasite, Giardia intestinalis (also known as Giardia lamblia). Once an animal or person has been infected with Giardia intestinalis, the parasite lives in the inte... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
Coeliac disease, also known as celiac disease, is a common bowel condition that is caused by intolerance to a protein called gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley, which are often used to make foods such as bread, pasta, and biscuits. Some sym... Read >
Author: peterhutch26th April 2008
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that can be characterized with several symptoms. Hence, it is very important to reach to the root cause of the problem in order to determine better treatments to improve the condition.
First, it is very importan... Read >
Author: Bertil Hjert15th April 2008
Bone consists predominantly of collagen and calcium phosphate. The collagen provides the connective framework for bone that is hardened by the calcium phosphate, and without healthy bones, your quality of life would be significantly reduced due to bone b... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer13th April 2008
What is gluten?
Gluten refers to the protein components (peptides) of wheat (including kamut and spelt), rye, barley and triticale (a wheat / rye hybrid). Gluten constitutes roughly 80 percent of proteins contained in wheat and is what gives kneaded do... Read >
Author: Vitacost.com, Inc.13th April 2008
What are enzymes?
Thousands of enzymatic protein molecules are naturally produced in the body by the pancreas, small intestine, salivary glands and stomach. These enzymes are responsible for the majority of metabolic reactions in the body, including th... Read >
Author: Vitacost.com, Inc.11th April 2008
Pain in the abdomen can come from conditions affecting a variety of organs. The abdomen is an anatomical area that is bounded by the lower margin of the ribs above, the pelvic bone (pubic ramus) below, and the flanks on each side. Although abdominal pain ... Read >
Author: Joseph H. 07th April 2008
For many years Chinese teas have been viewed as one of the worlds greatest diet remedies. Various companies have been selling these products as such. Chinese diet teas are low on calories and the caffeine found in most teas assists in the burning of calor... Read >
Author: ron king03rd April 2008
Diagnosing celiac disease has traditionally been hard because some of its symptoms are similar to those of other diseases, such as irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression. However, scientists have made a l... Read >
Author: Mitamins Team03rd April 2008
Intussusception is the infolding, like the closing of a telescope, of a segment of the small intestine into the adjacent but more distal ("downstream") segment of the intestine. (The term "intussusception" is pronounced "in-tu-su-ception" with the accent ... Read >
Author: Corwin Brown02nd April 2008
A volvulus -- in this case occurring in childhood -- is a twisting of the bowel with obstruction of the flow of material through the bowel, variable loss of blood supply, and possible tissue death.
Volvulus is defined as a complete twisting of a loop o... Read >
Author: peterhutch01st April 2008
An inguinal hernia, or a groin hernia, is a protrusion (lump) of the small intestine or fatty tissue into the groin through a weakness or tear in the abdominal wall.
When part of an organ protrudes through an abnormal opening or in an abnormal way, t... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th March 2008
Gastric bypass Vs gastric band.
Gastric Bypass:
A gastric bypass is the most common form of weight loss surgery and can offer many advantages over the more conventional diets as it is a combination weight loss surgery procedure.
The gastric bypass ... Read >
Author: Karl Guevara27th March 2008
Ulcers strike more than one million people in the United States alone and more than a billion people around the world. The problem with that calculation is that it is probably short of the amount of people that are actually affected by ulcers.
Many pe... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON27th March 2008
Constipation may be defines as a common disturbance of the digestive tract. It is difficulty with irregular bowel movements, or passing hard and dry stool. Constipation is the major cause of many diseases as it produces toxins which find their way into th... Read >
Author: peterhutch27th March 2008
Constipation may be defines as a common disturbance of the digestive tract. It is difficulty with irregular bowel movements, or passing hard and dry stool. Constipation is the major cause of many diseases as it produces toxins which find their way into ... Read >
Author: peterhutch25th March 2008
The human body has a powerful bio energy flows that can be traced to 12 meridian points. These are the main door ways of the human body. An acupuncture treatment in these meridians will help to get relief from number of diseases. Acupuncture meridian char... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu25th March 2008
Pyloric stenosis (infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis) is a condition that causes severe vomiting in the first few months of life. Pyloric stenosis can occur any time between birth and 5 months of age. Pyloric stenosis is a narrowing of the pylorus, t... Read >
Author: Alien19th March 2008
Gallstones are small, pebble-like substances that develop in the gallbladder. The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped sac located below your liver in the right upper abdomen. Gallstones form when liquid stored in the gallbladder hardens into pieces of sto... Read >
Author: peterhutch14th March 2008
Typhoid Fever disease is caused by a bacteria called Salmonella typhi. It is a common diseasein the sub continent and affects all age groups. The poor hygiene conditions, open sanitation habits, flies, sale of exposed food, and illiteracy is responsible... Read >
Author: Peter sams12th March 2008
PUD, or Peptic Ulcer Disease, afflicts millions of Americans each year. There are many places that PUD can be located. These regions are: the duodenum, Meckle's Diverticulum, the esophagus and the stomach. The pain and misery from an ulcer can greatly aff... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON25th February 2008
These days bodybuilding supplements are used on a large scale. The most important and vital customers bodybuilding supplements are profession body builders and heavy weight lifters. Now a days people who are wishing to low down their body fats are also us... Read >
Author: Alien21st February 2008
Try reflexology, polarity therapy, Oriental bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, and massage. Reiki and Therapeutic Touch can enhance treatment.
Homeopathy
Homeopathic practitioners may recommend one of the following treatments for indigestion, depending... Read >
Author: Alien19th February 2008
Type of Drug
Anti-ulcer drugs.
How The Drug Works
Histamine H2 antagonists reduce acid in the stomach by blocking one of the chemical transmitters (histamine) that is responsible for stimulating the production of stomach acid.
Uses
To tre... Read >
Author: David Jones15th February 2008
Description
A hernia occurs when internal tissue bulges out through a weakened area of the abdominal muscles. Although there are many types of hernias, most people associate the term with an inguinal hernia. This type of hernia generally affects men an... Read >
Author: Alien11th February 2008
Diarrhea is loose, watery, and frequent stool. Diarrhea is an uncomfortable condition that can have many causes. Diarrhea in adults is usually mild and goes away quickly without complications. In infants and children (especially under age 3), diarrhea can... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th February 2008
One advantage of a high starch diet is that it will almost automatically be high in fiber unless the foods are refined or highly processed.
Fiber (formerly called roughage) is a general term that refers to the substances in food resisting digestion. Th... Read >
Author: David Jones07th February 2008
Intestine or intestinal tract is the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. It is a major part of digestive system where it helps in digestion and absorption of digested food. So, it comes in direct contact with any & every thing t... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes04th February 2008
Celiac disease is a digestive condition triggered by consumption of the protein gluten, which is found in bread, pasta, cookies, pizza crust and many other foods containing wheat, barley or rye. Oats may contain gluten as well. When a person with celiac d... Read >
Author: Alien04th February 2008
Description
Celiac disease is a type of malabsorption syndrome. During digestion, food is broken down into nutrient molecules that can be absorbed by the bloodstream. In people with malabsorption syndrome, nutrients are not released into the bloodstrea... Read >
Author: Alien02nd February 2008
The aging process is a gradual one. That might seem obvious, and it is, but it is the fact that it is gradual that causes people not to notice the small but significant changes in their body that are taking place. Aging is more than just the oxidation o... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th January 2008
Degos Disease seems to be a disease of the blood vessels. Degos disease, also known as malignant atrophic papulosis is a rare disorder. It generally occurs in young Caucasian adults. Degos disease is rare, but in the known cases females have been affected... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
Today obesity and its related diseases are spreading like wild fire. Gastric bypass surgery or Bariatric surgery has become a solution for this hard-core problem. It is operated to treat morbid obesity. This operation removes the excess weight from the bo... Read >
Author: sarahwilson22nd January 2008
Pinworms develop as a result of unhygienic habit of not washing hands before having food. They are small worms who resemble to small thread pieces and cause itching in the anus area. Pinworms infect humans only and reside in the intestines. Every school... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru22nd January 2008
A volvulus is a loop of the bowel whose nose has twisted on itself. Volvulus can lead to gangrene and death of that segment of the gastrointestinal tract, intestinal obstruction, perforation of the intestine, and peritonitis. This can occur at various loc... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen22nd January 2008
A bowel obstruction is a partial or complete blockage in the intestines that prevents gas, fluids, or solids from moving through the intestines normally. bowel obstruction can be caused by tumors, twisting or narrowing of the intestines, or scar tissue (a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen20th January 2008
When going down the isles of any health food store, you'll find more and more cereals, breads, crackers, desserts, and supplements that claim to be gluten-free. Gluten refers to the peptides in wheat, rye, and barley that are problematic for gluten-sensi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th January 2008
The Digestive and urinary systems are the body's power plant and its waste-disposal mechanism. The digestive system (also called the bowel) begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. At the top, food enters the mouth where it is chewed and combined with sa... Read >
Author: Alien02nd November 2007
This is the age of instant gratification and in the scramble to become successful, one simply does not have the time and patience to do something which is time consuming. This is evident in every sphere our life and keeping in line with this, we have a su... Read >
Author: sarahwilson01st November 2007
Meeting and talking with other individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery is very important to the success of the weight loss surgery patient. Having this kind of surgery is traumatic no matter what kind of surgery it is. A lot of people underesti... Read >
Author: Chris22nd October 2007
Losing weight is a tiresome as well as a time consuming effort that usually gets unpaid; but leaves a hole in the pocket of a person who tries to shed weight by visiting weightloss centers and gymnasiums. Sometimes, even follow diets that nearly starve th... Read >
Author: Nicholas Bowen19th October 2007
You probably are not even sure what a probiotic supplement is, much less what it can do for your intestinal health if added to your personal health regimen.I'll try to give you an answer, but I need to explain a couple of things about our bodies first.THE... Read >
Author: Donovan Baldwin08th October 2007
Meeting and talking with other individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery is very important to the success of the weight loss surgery patient. Having this kind of surgery is traumatic no matter what kind of surgery it is. A lot of people underesti... Read >
Author: Chris02nd October 2007
Coeliac disease is a condition that affects the small bowel, caused by an abnormal immune response, or sensitivity, to a dietary protein known as gluten. When the lining of the small intestine is damaged, nutrients like calcium, iron, folic acid and fat-s... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2007
Obesity drags down the quality of life on so many levels. It causes serious health problems and plays havoc with your daily life affecting everything from getting around to choosing clothes. Weight loss surgery is one way to claim your inner slimness that... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets18th September 2007
As per a famous adage, “A stitch in time saves nine”! Obesity is the only thing to pertain this adage perfectly as a little bit of concern in the initial stages of obesity can avoid greater weight gain. Today millions of people are suffering from obes... Read >
Author: Nicholas Bowen02nd September 2007
Gastroparesis is the failure of the stomach to empty because of decreased gastric motility. It is also called delayed gastric emptying. Diabetes is the most common cause of gastroparesis. Gastroparesis can also occur after stomach surgery for other condit... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Whipple's disease is a rare infectious disease caused by the bacterium. Whipple's disease is characterized by fever of unknown origin, polyarthralgias, and chronic diarrhea. Whipple's disease causes weight loss, incomplete breakdown of carbohydrates or fa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2007
Copyright � 2007 Ed Bagley
Even creepier is this fact: Gluten, the most common lectin found in wheat and other grains, binds to the lining of the small intestine, causing substantial inflammation and painful irritation in some blood types-especially ... Read >
Author: Ed Bagley13th August 2007
Jaundice comes from the French word jaune, meaning yellow. It is the most common of all liver ailments. Jaundice is not a disease, but rather a symptom that can arise in many different diseases.
Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin, conjunctiva and ... Read >
Author: Tom alter08th August 2007
As we run harder and harder to beat others in the rat race, little do we realize that we are leaving behind the good things in life to chase unrealistic goals. Stress, nervous disorders, high blood pressure and other lifestyle diseases have taken control ... Read >
Author: Nicholas Bowen06th August 2007
Although coeliac disease can be diagnosed at a very early age, it is often diagnosed in babies after weaning, but symptoms are all too often so subtle that the conditions can go undiagnosed for many years. Coeliac disease can affect a person at any age.
... Read >
Author: Jeff Talbot01st August 2007
Most natural whole foods have inherent enzymes capable of completely or partially digesting lipids if the enzymes are not destroyed through heat and processing. This widely underestimated value of whole, raw, fresh foods has been by and large ignored.
... Read >
Author: Dr. Randy Wysong25th July 2007
In all dogs diagnosed to have Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, the German Shepherd Dog is very often seen as well as the Rough-coated Collie. One estimate shows that about 70% of all dogs diagnosed with EPI are German Shepherds while 20% are Rough-coate... Read >
Author: spitfiregsd23rd July 2007
The gastrointestinal system, a complex network of organs and glands which extracts nutrients and water from the food that we eat so that they can be used by the body, processes the food in six phases. First, it mentally prepares the stomach for the meal ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer23rd July 2007
The majority of gallbladder problems do not require a doctor visit or surgery. They can be treated by a gallbladder cleanse, which is able to cleanse and flush the gallbladder and have you feeling back to new in no time. In today's health conscious world ... Read >
Author: AmyBass13th July 2007
Major Advancement in Acid Reflux Treatment
An amazing new device developed by Endogastric Solutions Incorporated, the EsophyX, is set to revolutionise the treatment of Acid Reflux Disease or GERD. This new device is expected to change the lives of many... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer12th July 2007
Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a skin disorder often associated with celiac disease. (DH) is an intensely itchy skin eruption. Dermatitis herpetiformis usually begins in persons age 20 and older, although children may sometimes be affected. It is seen ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th July 2007
Treatment for heart burn and peptic ulcers has changed dramatically in the past few years. Now, antacids, histamine blockers, and proton pump blockers are being used as standard ulcer therapy. These medicines don�t address the root of the problem, but... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th July 2007
Botanical Name: Coleus forskohlii
Other Common Names: Coleous, Makandi.
Habitat: Coleus is a hardy plant, growing on the dry slopes of the lower Himalayas and the plains in Uttar Pradesh, Northern India, it. However, coleus has long been cultivated ... Read >
Author: Alien08th June 2007
An effective way to incorporate more vegetables into a diet is through juicing.
Pancreatitis is effectively treated and improved by a diet rich in plant-based foods.
Pancreatitis is a term that refers to the inflammation of the pancreas.
The panc... Read >
Author: Alien07th June 2007
Digestion begins once food is broken down by the teeth, tongue and saliva and passes through the esophagus to the stomach. Once food enters the Understanding Digestionstomach the break down continues. Slight amounts of chemical processes occur while food... Read >
Author: Sudhani06th June 2007
Your stomach always knows what it has to do to keep you healthy and free of disease. It does this by changing conditions in your stomach to accommodate how you eat, what you eat and when you eat it. Diseases like heartburn or acid reflux and just stomach ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva06th June 2007
The Digestive Process
Digestion begins once food is broken down by the teeth, tongue and saliva and passes through the esophagus to the stomach. Once food enters the Understanding Digestionstomach the break down continues. Slight amounts of chemical ... Read >
Author: Sudhani25th May 2007
Did you know that most diseases are linked to nutrient deficiencies or imbalances? Your body is very resilient and can get by in a weakened state for quite some time but then the almost inevitable happens�ailments and disease set in.
Your organs requ... Read >
Author: Rick Duker24th May 2007
According to National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, the digestive system is a series of hollow organs joined in a long, twisting tube from the mouth to the anus. Inside this tube is a lining called the mucosa. In the mouth, stomac... Read >
21st May 2007
When liquid stored in the gall bladder hardens into pieces of stone-like material the discussion is about the gallstones. The bile is used to help the body digest fats. The same bile which is made in the liver is stored in the gallbladder until the body n... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola17th May 2007
We know that the gall bladder is an organ that helps in the digestion of fat. This organ is found next to the liver. The liver produces bile and the gall bladder stores it. The gall bladder releases the bile when partially digested foods are absorbed insi... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola16th May 2007
Excess weight is a condition that can prove to be a big hindrance to several people in doing their daily work properly. In fact this can make it very difficult for a person to lead a normal life without any complaints. A medical study has found out that m... Read >
Author: Nicholas Bowen15th May 2007
Cleansing Procedures
The colon, also called the large intestine or bowel, is situated in the abdominal cavity after the small intestine in the lower part of the digestive tract. In humans, the large intestine measures approximately six feet in length.... Read >
Author: Tejada13th May 2007
A proper diet proved to be efficient in almost any case of gall bladder disease. Along with the recommended diet the patient should take the prescribed medicine. Even so doctors recommend gall bladder removal in more complicated cases. We know that gall b... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola11th May 2007
Acid reflux is a condition that causes discomfort and sometimes may lead to serious complications if it is not treated.
Medication for acid reflux is a condition where gastric juices containing acid travel back from the stomach to the esophagus.
A... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th May 2007
Peptic ulcer means an eroded lesion in the gastric intestinal mucosa. It may form in any part of the digestive tract but mainly found in the stomach or the upper part of the intestine known as duodenum.
Peptic ulcers are open sores that develop on the ... Read >
Author: Alien09th May 2007
Gall bladder disease becomes more and more common nowadays. We should realize that the causes for this condition are inappropriate diets and bad eating habits. To confirm our affirmation we can say that only in the United States almost 20 percent of the p... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola26th April 2007
As it is with almost all other diseases treating ulcer as early as possible is crucial. Chances of recovering are significantly higher if treatment begins in the first stages of the disease. There are 2 types of ulcer that can cause pain and complications... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola24th April 2007
A peptic ulcer, or more commonly known as stomach ulcer, is nothing more than a small erosion in the digestive tract. There two types of peptic ulcer and those are gastric ulcer( which appears in the stomach) and the duodenal ulcer( it appears in the firs... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st April 2007
Food high in fiber is found in fruits, vegetables and grains. It is the complex fiber structure that gives produce and grains their shape and keeps them from falling apart. Fiber is a subclass of carbohydrates. It consists mostly of cellulose, lignin, ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva18th April 2007
An allergy reaction to certain substances that are 'foreign' to our bodies is eczema.The allergens can range from food and pollen to drugs and dust.Some people are more susceptible to allergies than others.To become sensitive a contact with a substance is... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th April 2007
In medicine, the term ulcer is used to describe the actual erosion of the mucous lining the stomach and the small intestine. They also refer to it as peptic ulcer. The big majority of peptic ulcers are found in the duodenum, which is the first portion of... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola09th April 2007
Fitness professionals understand the benefits of resistance training for their clients. But what about clients who have severe degenerative diseases such as Polio? Polio is also known as infantile paralysis as 50% of it's sufferers are between ages t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th April 2007
The surgical procedure to remove the bladder is known as a cystectomy and is usually performed as a result of cancer of the bladder. You can also have radiation and chemotherapy treatment which is used to treat bladder cancer. If the cancer is in the musc... Read >
Author: Sven Ullmann03rd April 2007
Your digestive system health, various intestinal topics and the concept of a colon cleanse are not your normal, everyday dinner club or water cooler conversation topics. But as people begin to accept more personal responsibility for their overall health,... Read >
Author: Jim McDonald01st April 2007
Surgical procedures Your surgeon removes the part of your colon that contains the cancer, along with a margin of normal tissue on either side of the cancer to help ensure that no cancer is left behind. Nearby lymph nodes are usually also removed and teste... Read >
Author: Sebastian Palmer27th March 2007
A small sac which is attached to the undersurface of the liver, that holds bile is the gall bladder.The liver produce a digestive juice called bile and it is used to break down dietary fats. The water is extracted by the gall bladder from its store of bil... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th March 2007
The procedure of the removal of the gall bladder is Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. The gall bladder removal is one of the most commonly surgical procedure in the United States. In most people the removal of gall bladder has no effects on digestion. Gall b... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola08th March 2007
Instead of surgical treatment you can choose an alternative one. Take this questionnaire symptom to find some.
Because of a high discomfort of the gall bladder colic people often prefer to have a surgical intervention instead of alternative treatment.
... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
If the gastric juices containing acid travel back from the stomach into the esophagus, we can say that person has an acid reflux condition. People affected by the acid reflux, have often symptoms like chest pain, regurgitation, a burning that is rising fr... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
The gallbladder surgery is not a problem any more and it is one of the most common procedures made in the US. It is usually made with the help of the laparoscope and that is why its name is laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
The gallbladder is situated in t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
It is known that many people in the world suffer of ulcer, which is of different types like: gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer and esophageal ulcer.At the level of stomach can be find: hydrochloric acid and pepsin.An ulcer is the result of the imbalance betwe... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola19th February 2007
The gallbladder is situated in the upper right side of the abdomen, under the liver and above the duodenum. Its function is to transport the bile produced by the liver into the small intestine when needed. Bile is requested after eating because it is used... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
Many people are suffering from peptic ulcer.It is generally known that ulcer appears to men,but nowadays women also suffer from peptic ulcer.The peptic ulcer deals with the digestive process.For example the ulcer in the lining of the stomach is calling th... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola15th February 2007
Gallstones are a result of a malfunction of the gallbladder. They appear when the liquid inside the gallbladder hardens and creates small hard pieces that resemble to stone.
The bile is the liquid inside the gallbladder. It is produced by the liver and... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola10th February 2007
Yeast are single celled organisms that are neither animal nor vegetable. More properly they are a fungus and exist on the surface of all living things. There is normally a small amount of these organisms in the lower intestines of humans. They are kept i... Read >
Author: AHN10th February 2007
CLINICAL
History:
* Pulmonary TB: Typical symptoms of pulmonary TB include a productive cough, fever, and weight loss. Occasionally, patients may presents with hemoptysis or chest pain. Other systemic symptoms include anorexia, fatigue, or nigh... Read >
Author: Ibrahim Machiwala30th January 2007
The major function of carbohydrates is to provide energy for muscular activity and the creation of warmth. The greater the physical demands on the body, the higher is the energy need and, therefore, the carbohydrate requirement. Carbohydrates occur mainly... Read >
Author: dr. chef29th January 2007
The first question that pops into my head when hearing about acid reflex is: what is that? Well the most important thing that you need to know is that this a stomach problem and it often deviates from eating the wrong food.
Let me make this clear for... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola29th January 2007
Mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) takes part to a group of cancers which affect the lymphatic system. This diseases are known as non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. The immune system is a part of the lymphatic system. It's role is to protect the body against agents that ca... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th January 2007
There are many things that can cause constipation and changing your diet will almost always help no matter what the cause. Some of the causes can be a diet low in natural fiber, food allergies, not drinking enough fluids, overuse of laxatives and not enou... Read >
Author: Kathy Love24th January 2007
* Making effective carp baits that produce astounding results can require some understanding of how carp digest your bait but this pays in far greater catches! *
This will help guide you to how best to design and make your baits exceptionally attracti... Read >
Author: Tim F. Richardson04th January 2007
The are several reasons for someone to experience back aches. But one of the reasons may be an inflammation or an affection of the gall bladder. Gall bladder is situated under the liver and it's a small organ. This small organ has the purpose to store bil... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola12th December 2006
Vitamin A covers a pre-formed, retinol, and a pro-vitamin, beta-carotene, some of which is converted to retinol in the intestinal mucosa.
Sources of Vitamin A: Vitamin A is widely distributed in animal and plant foods –in animal foods is preformed v... Read >
Author: Dr John Anne11th December 2006
Copyright (c) 2006 Theo Verwey
When an alcoholic beverage is swallowed, it passes through the stomach into the small intestine where the ethanol is rapidly absorbed and distributed throughout the body. The ethanol enters body tissues in proportion to t... Read >
Author: Theo Verwey08th December 2006
By Jeff Wendland
Celiac Disease is an immunologic reaction to gluten found in grains like wheat, oats, barley, rye, and others.
It occurs in about 1 in 2,500 people in the United States, but many believe it to be even more common that that. It is ... Read >
Author: Mike Fletcher17th November 2006
Massage of the abdominal area is a great way to tone the muscles in your colon area. If done regularly, this massage will strengthen your colon walls and help to loosen stagnant chime that is causing constipation. If you are trying to relieve constipat... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 LASpirit.com
While contemporary acupuncture typically focuses on symptoms, classical five-element acupuncture not only looks beyond symptoms to root causes, but treats the body, mind and spirit in harmony with the laws of nature. Ancient... Read >
Author: Marcia Torrey-Jay15th November 2006
The problem has not been reversing diabetes. Since 1999, with the breakthrough 'Edmonton Protocol,' reversal of diabetes has been clinically proven to work. More than 80 percent of diabetics undergoing this transplant surgery were 'insulin free,' after th... Read >
Author: James Finch12th October 2006
AcidophilusPrevent Intestinal InfectionsCommon Names Acidophilus Bifidus, Lactobacillus Acidophilus (L Acidophilus), Primadophilus.Acidophilus is a nutritional supplement. Acidophilus is a type of bacterium. There are several varieties of bacteria that in... Read >
Author: Get Nutri06th October 2006
Ulcer is a very common and known disease that each one of us has heard of. But what many don't know is what are the true causes of the ulcer disease. Until some time ago everybody believed that ulcer is caused by hot and spicy food and also by stress at w... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola29th September 2006
According to American Heart Association, at least 13 million Americans are diagnosed with coronary heart disease. Each year, nearly half a million lost their lives across the United States because of coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a glo... Read >
Author: Ng Peng Hock28th September 2006
A diet with 40 grams of fiber provides protection and prevention against diseases such as kidney stones, varicose veins, obesity, heart disease, appendicitis, colon disease, diabetes, appendicitis, diverticulitis, and constipation.
When you eat fiber, ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva27th September 2006
How much good fat, fatty acids, should you be eating every day? And what is good fat? Most fat is good since your body needs all types of fat, but the best fats are the essential fatty acids. Even though saturated fat is called bad fat, the body still ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva12th September 2006
Ulcer is a common disease nowadays and many have heard of it or suffered from it. But not everybody knows that there are several types of ulcer that affect different parts of the body and that manifest differently. The general definition of ulcer states t... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola30th August 2006
Eating fresh fruits, vegetables, and grains; moderating fat intake, exercising, and smoking are components of a healthy living. But what happens when these methods don't produce the desired results and weight gain becomes a serious problem? Weight loss su... Read >
Author: kirk Bach13th August 2006
WHAT EXACTLY IS INDIGESTION?
If you have been to a party and have taken too many fatty foods, you would in all likelihood have indigestion. Indigestion is a common tummy dysfunction. Everybody has felt this discomfort called indigestion at some point o... Read >
Author: Nilutpal Gogoi30th June 2006
For the individuals who suffer from the mysterious symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or the debilitating symptoms of Crohns Disease the question "Is there a cure?" weighs heavily on their lives. The frustration that results from living with thi... Read >
Author: Steve Matthews25th June 2006
Net carbs are the carbohydrates that can be digested and processed by the body as dietary carbohydrate. Therefore, they directly impact blood sugar. You can determine how many net carbs you are eating by subtracting the grams of fibre, glycerine, and suga... Read >
Author: Nathan Lynch23rd June 2006
Did you know that your body is actually swarming with bacteria - and that it's a good thing?
At any given time you have ten times more bacteria in your body than you do cells. Some of the bacteria are good (probiotic) and
some are harmful (pathologica... Read >
Author: Baba Jani09th June 2006
All of us tend to ignore what's happening in our intestines. Maybe because it's "not nice", but it's more important than most people realize to have some understanding of what happens there.
If you think about it at all. You can understand that the int... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD08th June 2006
Ulcerative Colitis is an inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) and has similar symptoms to Crohn's disease. The inner lining of the large intestine and rectum become inflamed in ulcerative colitis patient. The illness usually starts in the rectum and lower ... Read >
Author: Geraint Roberts07th June 2006
Alcohol and the Human Body: 101
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. The degree to which the central nervous system function is impaired is directly proportional to the concentration of alcohol in the blood. There are 3 stages: absorptio... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky07th June 2006
Evidential Breath Tests
Evidential breath tests, commonly known as EBT's, are the most commonly used breath-testing instruments. These instruments detect ethyl alcohol by infrared spectroscopy.
How alcohol gets in the breath
First, a person in... Read >
Author: Darren Kavinoky04th June 2006
Could Wheat and Gluten Cause Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease and hinder the recovery process
There has been much debate surrounding a common ingredients that we consume, Wheat. Wheat is part of our normal daily diets, but there... Read >
Author: Geraint Roberts31st May 2006
The gall bladder is a small organ that is situated in the vicinity of the liver. The liver produces bile, a substance that has a very important role in the digestion of fat. The gall bladder stores the bile produced by the liver and expels it inside the s... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola31st May 2006
Gall bladder disease can usually be overcome through the means of a good diet and appropriate medical treatments. When confronted with serious forms of the disease, however, doctors recommend the removal of the diseased gall bladder through surgical inter... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola31st May 2006
The gall bladder is a pear-shaped organ that has an important role in the digestion of fat. The liver produces bile and the gall bladder stores it, releasing it when partially digested food is absorbed inside the small intestine. Gall bladder disease most... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola31st May 2006
As a consequence of inappropriate diet and bad eating habits, more and more people suffer from gall bladder disease these days. Statistics indicate that in the United States alone, around 20 percent of people with ages over 40 suffer from gall bladder dis... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola21st May 2006
There is a lot of information available that claims that the body needs your help keeping your liver clean. They claim that the liver becomes toxic and there must be certain things done to detoxify it. There are even special diets that will get rid of you... Read >
Author: Ron McCluskey15th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Mike Patrick Jr, MD
You've had your baby home a month or so, and he's a cutie--no doubt about it. There's one problem though, a problem you hadn't considered before he arrived: He pukes all the time! And it's not just a little urp. We're... Read >
Author: Mike Patrick Jr, MD11th May 2006
In 1911 Dr. Alexis Carrel received the Nobel Prize for growing live tissue cells. He discovered that removing their digestive wastes every day, these cells could live indefinitely. When he did not remove their wastes for three days they become weak and ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva07th May 2006
There are a large number of diseases of the bowl and they all have different symptoms, but there is one constant with all of these diseases and that is INFLAMMATION of the bowl. The digestive system is actually a very complex organ that has a finely tuned... Read >
Author: Christine Illich13th April 2006
Lactose Intolerence is a condition a person has when their body cannot correctly process lactose. Lactose is a milk sugar that is often found in foods made from milk products, such as yoghurt, ice cream and other dairy foods.
When a lactose intolerent p... Read >
Author: Claire Calkin12th April 2006
Easy Way to Reduce Weight
In my knowledge, losing weight is mainly a psychological or arousing issue. Most dieters know what to eat. They know they need to acquire corporeal exercise. It's the poignant side of dieting they have complexity with. That's ... Read >
Author: petr thomas01st April 2006
The gall bladder back pain is usually caused due to the inflammation or improper functioning of gall bladder, which is a small pear-shaped organ on the underside of the liver, in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen. Its main function is to collect and... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain01st April 2006
Most raw food, like our bodies, is very perishable. When raw foods are exposed to temperatures above 116 degrees, they start to rapidly break down, just as our bodies would if we had a fever that high. One of the constituents of foods which can break down... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea22nd March 2006
Ten years ago roughly 20,000 weight-loss operations were carried out in the United States each year. Today that figure is estimated to reach an incredible 200,000.
Today about thirty percent of the population of the US is overweight, with about a third... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders17th March 2006
Much of the research on green tea has centered on the active ingredients called polyphenols, powerful antioxidant chemicals. Tannins, large polyphenol molecules, form the bulk of the active ingredients in green tea, with catechins the dominant category, c... Read >
Author: Jhon Mark15th March 2006
Celiac disease is a digestive disorder caused by the by consumption of gluten, a protein commonly found in many grains, especially wheat, barley & rye. Therefore, those products containing these grains MUST be avoided by those diagnosed with celiac diseas... Read >
Author: Carl Brown16th February 2006
Copyright 2006 Kristy Haugen
Low carb diets restrict the consumption of carbohydrates. The difference between the Atkins and the South Beach diet is within the amount of restriction. The induction phase of the Atkins diet restricts most carbohydrates... Read >
Author: Kristy Haugen16th February 2006
After we have eaten a meal -- and often we do this in a hurry, without much chewing, under a lot of stress, or in the presence of negative emotions -- we give no thought to what becomes of our food once it has been swallowed.
We have been led to assume... Read >
Author: Edwin John13th February 2006
Copyright 2006 David McEvoy
IBS can seem to come from nowhere, and its sufferers often have trouble figuring out why they are afflicted. The latest research sheds some light on the problem.
A number of theories aim to explain the disease in terms of... Read >
Author: dave mcevoy01st February 2006
A participant of the V7ndotcom Elursrebmem SEO Contest, who wishes to remain anonymous, is making an unusually generous proposal. If his contest website ranks 1st in Google for the keyword "V7ndotcom Elursrebmem" on May 15th, 2006, he will donate 100% of... Read >
Author: Hillary Lane01st February 2006
It is an unfortunate reality that many people suffering from ulcerative colitis will require surgery to rectify obstructions in the intestine. This surgery is often unplanned due to the fact that it is usually conducted at short notice and under emergency... Read >
Author: Steve Joseph27th January 2006
One reason many people are constipated is they don't eat a lot of fiber. Most people only eat about 8 mg of fiber per day. To have good health and have good elimination, you need around 30- 35 mg of fiber.
Eating bran is one of the quickest and best ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva26th January 2006
If you suffer from frequent abdominal pain, chronic diarrhea, indigestion or gas, you may have celiac disease. People who suffer from celiac disease, also known as celiac sprue or gluten intolerance, cannot tolerate gluten, a protein found especially in w... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily23rd January 2006
Celiac disease is a genetically transmitted ailment in which gluten in the diet causes damage to the small intestine preventing the celiac sufferer from absorbing nutrients from the normal digestion process. These proteins are found in all forms of mainst... Read >
Author: Carl Brown14th January 2006
The practice of the perception of body consists in concentrating the mind on each part of the body, one by one and perceiving the sensations and vibrations taking place in each part. Of course, here the perception does not mean the visual perception, but ... Read >
Author: prakash bengani05th January 2006
Iron and Dementia
In the US iron deficiency has been found to be a major problem in people of all ages. Everyone knows the lack of iron causes anemia. Iron is the center of our red blood cells, which allow oxygen to be carried throughout your body an... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva04th January 2006
Zinc is one of those minerals that have been discovered necessary to hold off the onset of dementia or Alzheimer's. Most older people and those with dementia and other mental disorders have been found to be deficient in zinc. In most studies zinc has be... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva04th January 2006
Do you know anyone who can't consume milk or milk-based products? The condition is not uncommon and these people are classified as lactose intolerant.
Lactose is the main carbohydrate or sugar found in milk, and in varying quantities in dairy products ... Read >
Author: Kim Beardsmore01st January 2006
What Lactose Intolerance Is
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency in the enzyme lactase, found in the small intestine. Lactase breaks down milk sugar into simpler... Read >
Author: Marie N. Borges19th December 2005
It is very important to understand how the body produces energy so that you can appreciate why going on a sensible diet will improve your health no end. Your digestive system exists to turn food into energy. The process begins the moment you start to chew... Read >
Author: Christopher Ruane16th November 2005
Copyright 2005 Daniel Weigum
Liquid vitamins have been taking the vitamin supplement spot light. Questionable facts and liquid vitamin claims have plagued the minds of many. The vitamin absorption truth has finally arrived.
The most controversial ... Read >
Author: Daniel Weigum13th November 2005
Iron is the center of the hemoglobin, molecule - red blood cell. This molecule travels through your blood and delivers oxygen to all of your cells. Your cells use oxygen to burn or breakdown various molecules into chemicals that you give energy and life... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva24th October 2005
Copyright 2005 Andy Casasanta
Celiac Disease or Gluten Intolerance
As discussed in my previous article, I cover the basics of Celiac Disease, which include the effects of Celiac Disease, symptoms and possible treatments. In this article, I will go... Read >
Author: andy casasanta18th October 2005
A laxative is defined as,
A substance that is used to promote a bowel movement when you are constipated.
Laxatives work by starting and stimulating peristaltic action. Peristaltic action is a wave like movement that occurs throughout your gastrointe... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva04th October 2005
"Polyols" or sugar alcohols are a number of different carbohydrates that are neither sugars nor alcohols--and are commonly used as artificial sweeteners in a range of products, from ice cream to chewing gum.
While these tasty sweeteners appear to be ... Read >
Author: Benji Paras07th September 2005
Dog Worming.
Regular worming is essential to protect your dog against internal parasites. This involves giving it preparations in liquid or tablet form. Adult dogs should be wormed at least once a year, and at least once every six months if in contact... Read >
Author: John Moore20th August 2005
Celiac Disease is a digestive disorder found in patients who are genetically susceptible, with the resulting damage to the small intestine by an interference with the absorption of nutrients. The main culprit with Celiac Disease is a protein called Glute... Read >
Author: andy casasanta19th August 2005
Gastric bypass surgery comes in many forms but the most popular are combination-techniques that shrink the stomach by stapling off a small section and shortening the small intestine by reattaching it at a lower point where fewer calories will be absorbed.... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey19th August 2005
Most patients recover after gastric bypass surgery without complications. Typically, those who undergo the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure, which involves stapling of the stomach and bypassing the first part of the small intestines, have a hospital st... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey19th August 2005
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obesity among adults has risen significantly in the U.S. over the last 20 years. In fact, statistics show that 30 percent of adults 20 years of age and older are obese (body mass index [BMI] of ... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey19th August 2005
There are two basic types of bariatric surgeries for weight loss: restriction procedures and malabsorption procedures. Restriction procedures reduce the size of the stomach through the use of a gastric band, staples, or both, and do not interfere with the... Read >
Author: Eddie Tobey13th August 2005
By: Kirsten Whittaker
Colitis, more formally known as Ulcerative Colitis, is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It can be difficult to diagnose because of the similarity of symptoms to other intestinal disorders and IBDs such as Crohn's disease. Th... Read >
Author: Kirsten Whittaker11th August 2005
One of the bacteria that live in your mouth and cause gingivitis is the helicobacter pylori or H. pylori. This bacterium is transmitted by kissing. Everyone have this bacterium in his or her mouth and stomach. You mostly likely got this when you were a y... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva03rd August 2005
Your colon transient time is the time it takes the food you eat to travel from your mouth through your rectum. A healthy time is 18 to 25 hours. This time relates to how long the food you eat stays in your intestinal tract and colon. Food, fecal matter or... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva27th July 2005
What causes lactose intolerance?
Lactose is digested in the small intestine by an enzyme
called lactase. This enzyme allows the body to break down
the lactose into two simple sugars, glucose and galactose.
These are quickly absorbed by the intestine... Read >
Author: Sheridan Woodcroft20th July 2005
The more involved and more popular combination-procedure gastric bypass surgery involves stapling the stomach to make it smaller and reattaching the small intestine to bypass a portion responsible for the majority of calorie and nutrient absorption.
Ga... Read >
Author: Dave Lavinsky12th July 2005
Bacteria in your colon are referred to by many different names probiotics, good or bad bacteria, beneficial bacteria, acidophilus, disbiosis, micro flora, proflora. friendly flora, and unfriendly bacteria.
I simple use good and bad bacteria to refer ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva12th July 2005
Apple Juice, Figs and Raisins
Here's another constipation home remedy using apple juice with other fruit. Eat it the first thing in the morning before breakfast.
In a blender, put in a cup of fresh apple juice. Add equal amounts of dry or fresh fig... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva12th July 2005
A green drink is a powerful drink that can help detoxify your colon and your blood. This drink keeps your colon and your whole body working better and longer.
There are many types of green drinks that are prepared with powders. But the green drink tha... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva
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