Articles, tagged with "prostaglandins"

It's unbelievable, but the benefits of turmeric are countless. It's been used for thousands of years in Ayurveda (India's traditional medicine system). This super spice treated things like digestive disorders, arthritis and skin ailments, and now turmeric... Read >
Author: Zoey Hilton

Let’s face it. The omega3 benefits are too numerous to include in an article of this length. Chapters of several books have been devoted to them. But, most authors would agree that the biggest benefit has to do with inflammation. Normal inflamma... Read >
Author: Laurel Cohen

What are Essential Fatty Acids? Essential fatty acids are fatty acids such as Omega 3 and Omega 6 cannot be manufactured by our own body. A key function of EFA's is the production of prostaglandins which among other things regulates heart rate, blo... Read >
Author: Peter Foremski

For most young women, menstruation begins sometime between the ages of eleven and fifteen. Every twenty-one to thirty-five days during her reproductive years, a healthy woman's ovaries will release an egg. If the egg is not fertilized, the woman will shed... Read >
Author: Charles Silverman

With the problems caused by the stimulant-ridden Ephedra, which has been banned in many countries around the globe, many folks are still looking for effective weight loss solutions without the use of stimulants. Many people report problems using stimu... Read >
Author: Erskine Meyers

If you are reading this because you have reached and passed - your estimated delivery date (EDD), and been visiting your doctor who confirmed that your baby could be born "any day now" but that, unfortunately, you are not currently in labor, you are pro... Read >
Author: Click For

The August 1, 2006 issue of the journal Clinical Cancer Research published the finding of researchers at UCLA that a greater ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the diet was associated with a reduction in prostate tumor growth rates and prostate-sp... Read >
Author: Dayna Dye

Rosacea is a common face rash of adults. It is an inflammatory disease of the skin, which is estimated to affect over 45 million people worldwide. Rosacea begins with people in their 30’s and may last into late middle age (around age 60). Rosacea is abo... Read >
Author: RGreen

The good news is that glaucoma is an eye disease that can be treated. The bad news is that any damage that has already been caused by glaucoma cannot be repaired; it will either stay the same or get worse. The best chance for anyone who contracts this eye... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON

Aspirin and the related NSAR drugs act on the arachidonic acid biosynthesis cascade, which plays a central role in the onset of pain and inflammation. They thus prevent the synthesis of specific prostaglandins, which are essential for vital bodily functio... Read >
Author: Steve Last

Aspirin and the related NSAR drugs act on the arachidonic acid biosynthesis cascade, which plays a central role in the onset of pain and inflammation. They thus prevent the synthesis of specific prostaglandins, which are essential for vital bodily functio... Read >
Author: Steve Last

The key to osteoarthritis pain relief is to reduce inflammation. The good news is that there are many natural remedies to stop it. In fact, many nutrients can stop inflammatory prostaglandins and cytokines, and they can do so without the side effects asso... Read >
Author: Trevor Price

Celebrex: The Drug Celebrex is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory class medicine used to prevent swelling and to cure various types of joint and muscular conditions, such as arthritis. It is also found very effective for bone pain, dental pain, headach... Read >
Author: Article Publisher

Could you be making your acne worse? If you think that you are powerless in preventing acne, think again, but without the right advice you could be damaging your skin. With just a few simple steps you can gain control over your acne. The human body is ... Read >
Author: TJ Burns

Diet plays a crucial role in the treatment of PMS, and I've found that many women experience exacerbated symptoms of PMS when their blood sugar is not under control. In fact, controlling blood sugar is a crucial step in eliminating PMS. Many women are r... Read >
Author: John Russell

What is Dysmenorrhoea (period pain)? Dysmenorrhoea is the medical terminology used to describe intense pain associated with the female menstrual cycle (period). There are two types of dysmenorrhoea, namely, primary and secondary dysmenorrhoea. Primary ... Read >
Author: painrelief

Glaucoma is a silent disease that always results in blindness if not properly treated. There are several types of glaucoma, but all are a result of increased pressure within the eye, and a corresponding decrease in blood flow to the optic nerve. Like most... Read >
Author: Jay Stockman

Inflammation Is the Result of a Multi-faceted Process o Hormonal changes are at the root of acne pathogenesis. o The primary target of acne is the pilosebaceous unit of the follicle. o Hormones stimulate increased production of lipids in the follicle. ... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets

Inflammation Is the Result of a Multi-faceted Process o Hormonal changes are at the root of acne pathogenesis. o The primary target of acne is the pilosebaceous unit of the follicle. o Hormones stimulate increased production of lipids in the follicle. ... Read >
Author: Jan Hornets

Feverfew is often used in the treatment of migraines and fever, but it has also long been used as an anti-inflammatory agent. It is thought to be similar to aspirin in the way it reduces inflammation. Aspirin works by blocking the production of prostagl... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Allergies—Nothing to Sneeze At By Stan M. Gardner, M.D. Recently a young woman came into my office with a common complaint: With the advent of pollen season, her eyes were watering and itchy; she was congested and miserable and unable to sleep, sne... Read >
Author: Dr. Stan

Dysmenorrhoea      It refers to pain associated with menstruation and the term is usually reserved to describe an individual with menstrual symptoms that are severe enough to prevent her from functioning normally for one or more days each... Read >
Author: trisa wang

When it comes to curing the common headache most people reach for either an aspirin or a paracetamol tablet, but which should you choose? Both aspirin and paracetamol (also referred to as acetaminophen) have been used to treat headaches since the end o... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders

Although it was not originally known as aspirin, this particular drug has been around for many years and historical documents show that the Greek physician Hippocrates used a form of aspirin extracted from the bark of willow trees to treat fever more than... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders

Studies show that anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fats help to protect your brain from degeneration, and your bones from osteoporosis. How to choose the right fats is an important part of your anti-aging education. There is good evidence that if you eat these... Read >
Author: Dianne M. Buxton

Have you ever wondered why it's recommended that you eat food containing omega-3 essential fatty acids? Here is some useful information that will provide answers to this question. Research has shown that omega-3 fatty acids can lower inflammation in th... Read >
Author: Lana Hawkins

For a woman who is contemplating breast enlargement, the first thing that comes to mind after deciding on the surgery is whether to increase the size of your breasts by one bra cup size, or whether to aim for a higher cup size. Therefore, selecting a size... Read >
Author: Rose Gibson

The dried fruit of the bilberry contains 5% to 10% tannins, which act as an as tringent; these tannins may help target the bowel and help treat diarrhea. The anthocyanidins in bilberry help prevent angina episodes, reduce capillary fragility, and stabiliz... Read >
Author: Alien

Taxonomic Class Zingiberaceae Common Trade Names Multi-ingredient preparations: Cayenne Ginger, Gingerall, Ginger Ease, Ginger Peppermint Combo, Ginger Power, Ginger Root Alcohol Free, Ginger Trips, Low Alcohol Misty Ginger Blend Common Forms C... Read >
Author: David Jones

For a while, the world has been privy to the following information: Omega 3 Fatty Acids are good for you! They are part of the polyunsaturated fatty acid family and consumption may have the potential to reduce the risk of coronary disease. You can find... Read >
Author: Golden24

An Allergies is an abnormal reaction of the immune system to substances that cause no symptoms in the majority of people. One in eight people has one or more allergies, and allergic conditions tend to run in families. The condition is described as atopy, ... Read >
Author: Alien

There are many medications used today to induce labor. Many of these medications come with risks or side effect that you may not want to endure or risk for your child. In general, natural labor induction remedies do not have any negative side effects or ... Read >
Author: Lena Leino

Natural medicinal herbs and herbal supplements for fibromyalgia treatment and relief can play an important role is readdressing a body that is hyper sensitive to pain and inflammation and can be adjusted to meet specific symptoms which often vary with fib... Read >
Author: Alien

Medical labor inductions have recently become a standard procedure in many hospitals. It is shocking that today, as many as 1 in 5 labors are medically induced. Naturally, there are some pre-existing medical conditions that require concluding the pregnanc... Read >
Author: Lena Leino

Never the less the disease arthritis is a complete hazardous and exertion of the body. In fact, the survey indicates the people do suffer a lot from arthritis especially who are working and use basic organ or body part to get their work done. People gener... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika

Never the less the disease arthritis is a complete hazardous and exertion of the body. In fact, the survey indicates the people do suffer a lot from arthritis especially who are working and use basic organ or body part to get their work done. People gen... Read >
Author: Markus Skupeika

Ectopic pregnancy is a condition in which a fertilized egg settles and grows in any location other than the inner lining of the uterus . About 1% of pregnancies are in an ectopic location with implantation not occurring inside of the womb, and of these 98... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen

4 Natural Ways to Induce Labor So you want to get that wiggly bowling ball of a baby out already!! Its been 9 months of puking, peeing, bloating and not sleeping and it is time to put an end to the madness. The bassinet is ready, your bags are packed... Read >
Author: Nic Burgess

Many people are affected by seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR). Ten to twenty five percent of the U.S. population experience nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing, itchy watery eyes and scratchy throat that characterize allergic rhinitis. Males and females... Read >
Author: Roger Hutchison

It is believed that rheumatoid arthritis does not have any known cure and at best, early and aggressive treatment of rheumatoid arthritis may significantly help in managing the disease as well as improve pain control and alleviate stiffness and fatigue. R... Read >
Author: John Ugoshowa

Copyright 2006 Jonathan Perez A lot of people believe that taking a NSAID (non-steroidal inflammatory drug), like aspirin, will help relieve some of the soreness we feel when we train with weights when our goal is to lose weight and burn body fat. W... Read >
Author: Jonathan Perez

Copyright 2006 Jonathan Perez A lot of people believe that taking a NSAID (non-steroidal inflammatory drug), like aspirin, will help relieve some of the soreness we feel when we train with weights when our goal is to build muscle mass and gain weight. ... Read >
Author: Jonathan Perez

Essential fatty acids are more important for health than most people realize. Without eating the proper amount, you will definitely create illness in your body. These essential fatty acids play an essential role in producing enzymes and hormones your ... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva

By the end of this article, you should have gained enough new knowledge on this subject to be able to explain its main points to another person. In the early days of January 2003, the central Trade Commission (FTC) prepared the crowd which sold the Isi... Read >
Author: Anchalee Saechin

But what if joint pain and stiffness are inevitable if you don't take the medication, yet heart problems could occur if you do? Health officials say that, as with any drug, only you and your doctor can determine the level of risk that is acceptable with m... Read >
Author: George Harper

In this article, we hope to share with you the many aspects that this important subject has to offer you. There are many ways to clash the cipher of aging, but most of them are costly. To look younger, improved and more attractive, a lady might undergo... Read >
Author: Anchalee Saechin

We have numerous other articles written on this very subject. Each one tackles a different aspect of this complex topic. Some lucky women are entirely content with the dimension and nature of their breasts, from puberty all the way through their 30s. H... Read >
Author: suwat Muenpan

Do you like to learn about new and interesting things? If so, then this article will be right up your alley! Despite the prevalence of surgery as a means for breast enlargement, there is no denying that the fallout are regularly flawed. Not only do imp... Read >
Author: Anchalee Saechin

Quick Tips for OsteoarthritisBy Shane Ellison M.Sc.2004 All rights reservedWith respect to osteoarthritis, joint pain is often the result ofchemicals in our body known as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, notto mention lack of cartiladge. Understanding the... Read >
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Methods of Natural Labor InductionorWill Castor Oil or Eggplant Start Labor?Labor Inducing Eggplant ParmesanOne of the methods of self-inducing labor that's beensweeping the internet in recent years is the myth thateggplant will send you into labor. This ... Read >
Jessica Hudson

There are two main groups of hormones that are neccessary to balance if you want to effectively treat and cure your acne. The first type of hormones, androgens, are responsible for the regulation of sebum (skin oil). Your body creates acne when you hav... Read >
Author: Robert Kokoska

Ever given a piece of thought to how actually one feels that a part of his/her body is paining? Majority of the response to this question will be in the negative. And ironically it is one piece of information that a person should be aware of. Whenever ... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta

Essential fatty acids provide protection for the whole body. In particular it is effective in reducing inflammation as experienced in joint pain or arthritis. Most people will have to deal with arthritis especially as they get older. One way to elimina... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva