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25th September 2009
People who follow a no carb diet should be mindful of the fact that carbohydrates (carbs) are essential to the body's health. However, eating the right type of carbohydrates or good carbs is important for a healthy body rather, and also does not accumulat... Read >
Author: Greg Davis23rd September 2009
Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to get outside and have fun. It’s one of my favorite times of year because there are so many outdoor activities to choose from. Swimming, running, bicycling, it’s all more fun outside.
That said, the summer ... Read >
Author: Jake Shannon22nd September 2009
Nearly everybody has heard something negative or weird about Xanax side effects (Xanax is the brand name of the generic drug Alprazolam). This article seeks to separate fact from fiction on a number of commonly asked questions, so you and your family can ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Hypothyroidism is a condition under which production of thyroid hormone is far less than usual. The purpose of thyroid hormone is to focus on the body's metabolism and when that is hit, it results in slow metabolism. Slow metabolism affects the growth, de... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The word “tight” is getting more familiar these days. It often describes things that are usually associated with our daily activities: tight schedule, tight budget, and even tight clothes (for those who have recently gained weight). A common worker no... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly - shaped endocrine gland found in the front base of the neck. It is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body and produces two thyroid hormones - Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3), which mainly regulate... Read >
Author: Danny21st September 2009
Quite wrongly, many women endure pain and muscle cramps during their period believing it to be normal. But it isn't, especially those that cause excessive pain. More importantly, it could be a signal or symptom for something more serious like an infection... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Everyone says you need to drink a lot of water when you're working out, but do you believe it? Do you know why you need to drink water? Do you know how much you need?
Why? Your muscle contractions generate heat when you exercise. Your body sweats to ... Read >
Author: Robert Braun21st September 2009
Albuterol is used to stop and treat wheezing (inhalation difficulty and chest stiffness) caused due to lung diseases including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Many people use Albuterol inhalation aerosol in order to avoid breathin... Read >
Author: wbdoyle15th September 2009
Usually, you get this condition after very strenuous activity in an environment with a very high temperature. This also happens if you are not used to the environment that you just worked in. Too much exercise during summer is a common cause too. Another ... Read >
Author: Arman Hansen10th September 2009
Kidney dialysis is the medical means of providing artificial renal replacement therapy for loss of kidney function due to renal failure. This means the kidneys cease to function adequately which produces abnormal fluid levels in the human body. Acute rena... Read >
Author: Lisa Simmons07th September 2009
The best exercises to lose weight quickly are not secrets reserved for a mere few. They are quite common, yet they are overlooked by many. People seeking to lose weight might think there's some magic program or exercise that will get it done.
Would it... Read >
Author: Marcilio David21st August 2009
Air Jordans, like its name suggests, is designed to give you that extra ‘lift’ when playing basketball or any other sport. It also gives you the extra support and cushion that you need to go that extra mile. It is necessary to give your feet the prope... Read >
Author: Francis Murphy17th August 2009
We face a large amount of stress in our day-to-day lives, mounting cut off dates at work, constantly rising bills that continue coming every day cause plenty of anxiety. Under such a scenario we need to have way to unwind and the life system biofeedback ... Read >
Author: Ned Nieves03rd August 2009
Avoid the Summertime Blues. Don’t let Heat Exhaustion Catch You Unprepared!
Heat exhaustion…we’ve all heard of it, but did you know that if left unattended, it could turn into heat stroke, which can be fatal?
Every year you hear of some unne... Read >
Author: Chris Daino03rd August 2009
An essential component of a fitness lifestyle is hydration.We require require water to transport vitamins and minerals throughout our body. Hydration also ensures the bodt doesn't over heat. Needless to say drinking water is a key to a successful workout... Read >
01st August 2009
Heat related illnesses are caused due to prolonged exposure to heat and also humidity without any reprieve and due to inadequate intake of fluids. Kids and teens adjust to the variations in heat compared to adults who adapt more quickly. However the heat ... Read >
Author: margaret01st August 2009
When looking into how to detox body tips. There are a few things there are a few things to keep in mind in order to ensure that you pick the program that is right for you. The first thing to keep in mind that lasting detoxification is not a weekend proces... Read >
Author: setra40101st August 2009
How To Quit Smoking
One of the most vicious diseases in today’s times is smoking. It makes a person baffle for air 3 times more than a non-smoker. It has very many repercussions on the life of the smoker and those around him. It leads to lung cancer ... Read >
Author: dankurdi24th July 2009
When you choose rapid weight loss for getting into your favourite dress for the coming party or swimwear for the summer holidays, do consider the long term impact of your actions.
You dream of attaining a body like the swimwear models without conside... Read >
Author: Alan07th July 2009
The oregano oil is available in various forms. However, origanum vulgare is an incredible herb that is found in Mediterranean region. It has a concentrated ratio of chemical compounds which are responsible for its antiseptic properties. Moreover, the herb... Read >
Author: Robert Henry05th July 2009
The Candida overgrowth symptoms (also known as yeast overgrowth or Candida albicans overgrowth or Candidiasis) normally surface as a variety of illnesses. Because the symptoms mimic so many other illnesses makes it difficult to identify and is the reason ... Read >
Author: Joe McArthur27th June 2009
Be in harmony with your body and understand what messages it is giving you to reach your goal of quick weight loss and lasting health.
Your bodily signals tell you when your habits are causing distress that comes in the way of quick weight loss. Ache... Read >
Author: Alan27th June 2009
Muscle building will add charm in your personality. You will be able to face the hardships of life in an effective way. Shaggy and weak muscles will certainly destroy your confident and you will be feeling ashamed at most of the times. So, muscle building... Read >
Author: Robert Bell22nd June 2009
Muscle building is not really hard but it demands consistency from your side. The results will certainly appear after some time so you must not give up. Muscle building should be started by keeping in mind the concept of 'try try again'. The beginners sho... Read >
Author: Robert Bell21st June 2009
Muscle building can be achieved by a positive attitude and constructive approach. Muscle building will certainly enhance your life and you will love to live with stronger muscles. You must keep in mind that muscle building is not an over night procedure a... Read >
Author: Robert Bell17th June 2009
With so many health benefits, electrically adjustable beds have found their way in to homes worldwide. If you do not get a good night’s sleep and feel tired in the morning, adjustable beds are the best bet.
Sleep is an important part of our daily lif... Read >
Author: kinal15th June 2009
Blue cohosh is one of the oldest indigenous plants that can be found in America. Blue cohosh is a woodland herb that is slowly becoming endangered because of over harvesting. A small plant that rarely grows more than two and a half feet in height, it ca... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer17th May 2009
In the over-hyped world of marketing, one of the largest sectors is weight loss - including the fat burning weight loss necessary for bodybuilders. There are various pills, powders, potions and supplements available, but would any of them actually work a... Read >
Author: jmart5712th May 2009
Within the body is a medical library of knowledge about how it is to work. It knows when and how to release hormones and chemicals which fight infection, keep your heart beating and your lungs pulling oxygen from the air. Your body knows how to make babie... Read >
Author: John Adison05th May 2009
Malabsorption occurs when the body fails to properly absorb vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from food. Even though a person's diet is adequate, an individual with malabsorption develops various nutritional deficiencies. This problem is often the... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st May 2009
Fitness experts are the best guide as they have the experience in caring for various clienteles and are able to extend the touch of professionalism for desired results. Diet is often prescribed by experts who will first get details about your lifestyle, c... Read >
Author: Jennie21st April 2009
Weight loss products come in the form of diet pills, exercise tools, diet programs and treatments. Choose one after taking medical advice and be consistent.
Exercise tools and gear
In case you have a gym at home, you can choose exercise equipment ... Read >
Author: Alan17th April 2009
However, despite the scientifically proven importance of vitamin supplements, some key concerns have been raised. Specifically, the nutrition community has raised questions with respect to the potential toxicity of supplements that contain “fat-soluble... Read >
Author: petersonbran12th March 2009
Black cohosh goes by the Latin botanical name of Cimicifuga racemosa. The root of the plant is the portion that you will find available for sale from online herb stores. The roots are cut in the fall and dried, and then processed into different forms. ... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester09th March 2009
The short form of detoxification is 'detox', the term detoxification states about a process, which eliminates or neutralizes the toxin elements from the body. The toxin elements are the harmful materials for the body tissues, which get transferred to the ... Read >
Author: Alex Fyfe04th March 2009
If you are looking to build muscles, or just doing simple workouts, there is always a possibility of over training. Over training can cause serious problems such as muscle cramps, fatigue and even muscle loss.
Over training is very common among people ... Read >
Author: acneaffiliate03rd March 2009
If you`ve been looking for a remedy for anxiety here are two methods that will help you relieve tension, muscle cramps, headaches, stomach pain, increase the quality of your blood circulation and most important reduce the levels of your anxiety.
* Brea... Read >
Author: broalex03rd March 2009
Anxiety is a complex mechanism that is triggered to help us deal with many of our day to day activities. Therefore anxiety is a normal reaction to stressful situations that people experience. However anxiety can become overwhelming and dominating, that is... Read >
Author: broalex23rd February 2009
Osteoporosis is a disorder in which bones become fragile and weak resulting in bone pain and fracture. Although, person of any age group can suffer from this problem, but generally it is common in older men and women. Actonel is a highly effective and re... Read >
Author: Article Publisher03rd February 2009
If you really want to get healthy in 2009 there are a lot of things that you can do to get started. Exercise is important, of course, as well as eating right. However, those aren't the only things that you can work on if you want to be fit and feel better... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd February 2009
Every part of you is made from minerals - your bones, cell structure, lymph liquid, arteries, organs, tissue, muscle, hair, and so on. You cannot live without minerals. Your body does not produce minerals.
Where do you get your minerals? You get the... Read >
Author: Rudy Silva30th January 2009
I have the chronic illness diagnosed as Celiac Disease. It is a digestive disorder in
which the body no longer produces the enzymes needed to break down glutens in foods.
Glutens are the protein parts of grains which are found in almost EVERYTHING... Read >
Author: Laura Weaver28th January 2009
When you were a student, the excuse note reasons that why you would want to, and need to, be absent was countless. For girls, there were the premenstrual and menstrual cramps, the headaches, and the imagined fevers. For boys, there were the muscle cramps,... Read >
Author: matha.pagla@gmail.com20th January 2009
If you really want to get healthy in 2009 there are a lot of things that you can do to get started. Exercise is important, of course, as well as eating right. However, those aren't the only things that you can work on if you want to be fit and feel better... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th January 2009
Recent TV commercials and news stories have brought home the discomfort of Restless Leg Syndrome sleep disorder (commonly referred to as simply RLS) to everybody. While of course those who have suffered with the disorder for many years know only too well ... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders09th January 2009
Recent news stories and television commercials have clearly demonstrated the discomfort of Restless Leg Syndrome (frequently known as simply RLS) to everyone. Although of course those people who have suffered from this disorder for years know all too well... Read >
Author: Donald Saunders06th January 2009
Dehydration occurs when you lose more fluid than you take in and your body doesn't have enough water and other fluids to carry out its normal functions. If lost fluid remains unreplenished, you may suffer serious consequences.
Common causes of dehydra... Read >
Author: Alien15th December 2008
The plum is known to be a versatile fruit. When eaten alone it tastes great, or cooked to make syrupy sauces for healthy desserts, or cut up in yogurt or cereals. This makes your diet even more interesting and will keep it far from getting boring.
Plu... Read >
Author: Alien04th December 2008
It is always better to know and prevent a disease than to have it. This article discusses the complications of diabetes. One can avoid these complications by the yearly (or half-yearly) checkup of eyes, kidney, heart and feet by the qualified specialists ... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt02nd December 2008
In the last 5 years, creatine has been one of the top ten best-selling supplements around the world. Last year alone, sales of creatine were reported to be over 400 million dollars.
Why is creatine so popular? Well, the major reason for its popularity... Read >
Author: Johndecker01st December 2008
As you progress in your pregnancy, you may feel the most difficult feat is to get a good night's sleep. Suddenly it's very hard to find a comfortable position to sleep in for any period of time. Once you get past your first trimester you can no longer sle... Read >
Author: TummyStyle.com25th November 2008
Albuterol is the medication or inhalation solution that is used in an Albuterol Inhaler. Albuterol is also known as Salbutamol, Proventil or Ventolin and needs to be strictly taken as prescribed.
The major usage of Albuterol is to open the breathing pa... Read >
Author: Keith O29th October 2008
A muscle spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscle that can be chronic and painful. There can be numerous types of muscle spasms as well as reasons for them. Some muscle spasm occurs after a trauma to an area, while still others have no discernibl... Read >
Author: painrelief17th October 2008
Myopathy is a skeletal muscle disease or neuromuscular disorder. Myopathy can be obtained or inherited, and can arise at birth or later in life. Myopathies can cause from endocrine disorders, metabolic disorders, muscle infection or inflammation, drugs, a... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen17th October 2008
Motor neurone disease is one of the most frequent neurodegenerative diseases of adult onset. Motor neurone disease is a advanced, degenerative disorder that affects nerves in the upper or lower parts of the body. Upper motor neurons direct the lower motor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen29th September 2008
If you are working on relieving constipation, it is fundamental and important to ascertain what kind of constipation you are having. This helps you to avoid suffering the ill-effects of ending up with the wrong constipation relief.
There are many type... Read >
Author: Wan Yee05th September 2008
I remember as a kid when my Great Aunt Grace would put some Epsom Salts in a dish pan, add really warm water and soak her feet because they hurt.
So, to me, that's what Epsom Salts was all about - a remedy for painful joints in old folks. Little did I ... Read >
Author: Dee Braun02nd September 2008
Cholera is an illness result by a germ attack the bowels. The disease is commonly spread by polluted water supplies. The primary symptom is watery diarrhoea which leads to fluid depletion and death from dehydration. Cholera is very ordinary in asia and af... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen02nd September 2008
Aromatherapy is an alternative way for curativing the mind, body and spirit. Aromatherapy is utilized to achieve emotional and physical satisfaction through the essential oils and fragrances. Scented candles and aromatherapy go together perfectly. Today, ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st September 2008
Are your stretching techniques in preparation for a soccer game right for you? It May be a better way for you to avoid injury.
There are many ways to stretch before a soccer match for relaxation of muscles to avoid pain and injury during rigorous play... Read >
Author: John Salmon20th August 2008
All golfers will be aiming at playing a better game during the tournament. It is essential that all golfers should improve their golf swing speed so that they can play a perfect game. Many people assume that swinging harder will increase golfing speed. If... Read >
Author: Davon Hill13th August 2008
We have gone through many experiences in life and some of them have been traumatic and serious. Many of our bad experiences are usually healed by time and we are able to go back to our normal busy lives. However, there are effects or symptoms of some expe... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu24th July 2008
We have included some of the exercises that could be recommended for someone who sits in front of a computer in a chair all day. These exercises are very easy to follow and less strenuous that you do not require an instructor to guide you with these exerc... Read >
Author: MUNISH SHARMA24th July 2008
Honeymark International is a manufacturer of advanced skin care products that has developed a revolutionary formula of ingredients effective in relieving pain. Their Pain Relief Cream is a combination of ingredients that are extraordinarily effective in ... Read >
Author: honeymark24th July 2008
We have included some of the exercises that could be recommended for someone who sits in front of a computer in a chair all day. These exercises are very easy to follow and less strenuous that you do not require an instructor to guide you with these exerc... Read >
Author: rimmy14th 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: peterhutch01st July 2008
Creatine is an amino acid supported mix i.e. formed as you would expect in the human-body. The human-body fabricates partially the necessary creatine endogenously as of inner amino-acids and the rest is shaped from the provisions we get. Creatine is prese... Read >
Author: Alien30th June 2008
An increasing number of people are discovering that they are adversely affected by various kinds foods. Recently, there has been a growing public awareness of food intolerances, and allergies in general which cause chronic pain from stomach upsets, muscle... Read >
Author: calistastacy25th June 2008
It was a long day and it seems that you just had the work-out of your life. Though you work from home, the realization of still being glued to your seat and facing your monitor screen is sometimes just too hard to bare. Well, where were you off anyway? Ca... Read >
Author: christina23rd June 2008
Thyromine is an all natural thyroid supplement. With Thyromine and its natural ingredients you are able to treat the symptoms of Hypothyroidism and make your body’s systems to produce the necessary amount of hormone for everyday needs.
Whether you ta... Read >
Author: peterhutch11th June 2008
With the increasing incidents of muscular pain, sprains, strains, muscle cramps, the demand for soma is also increasing day by day. But due to the shortage of time and increasing expenses on medication has made consumers to find out the convenient option ... Read >
Author: Article Manager10th June 2008
Summer is just around the corner and the sun will stay up longer. Many of us would want to enjoy the warmth of the sun, going for a picnic, barbeque in the park or just lying on deck chairs by the pool.
Children too like to go out cycling, roller skati... Read >
Author: William Kho09th June 2008
Leg Cramps is a condition in which one or more muscles in the leg get contracted. It is very painful and discomforting. It can affect any age group of persons, but are more commonly found among the elderly people. It generally occurs in the calf muscle, t... Read >
Author: peterhutch03rd June 2008
Cholera too known epidemic cholera. Cholera is a bacterial disease that affects the intestinal parcel. It is caused by a microbe called Vibrio cholerae. Cholera has been really uncommon in industrialized nations for the last 100 years. Approximately one i... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2008
Everyone experiences muscle cramps from time-to-time. Perhaps your neck gets cramped after a day at your desk or you get a leg cramp after exercise when you've been sedentary for a long time. Some women get leg cramps after wearing high heels. The solutio... Read >
Author: John Russell20th May 2008
It is cumbersome pelvic, sometimes very acute pain at the pubis when the woman looks forward for example, or it makes certain movements. Sometimes, it also suffers from back pain, gluteal, sciatica (behind the thigh), which hinder the walk. They are usual... Read >
Author: David20th May 2008
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a set of related diseases in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar (specifically, glucose) in the blood.
Glucose in the blood gives you energy to perform daily activities, walk briskly, run for a bus, ride your b... Read >
Author: Peter rodrick11th May 2008
To keep the body and physique in healthy position many sports person are using supplements as their diet replacements. Also the quality and standards of these sports supplements are increasing day by day.
Nowadays a wide range of fitness and sports sup... Read >
Author: Alien08th May 2008
Leg Cramps is a condition in which one or more muscles in the leg get contracted. It is very painful and discomforting. It can affect any age group of persons, but are more commonly found among the elderly people. It generally occurs in the calf muscle, t... Read >
Author: peterhutch08th May 2008
With the increasing incidences of reported musculoskeletal injuries like sprains, strains, and muscle cramps, Soma has become more and more in demand. But with the ongoing increase in the price of medications, consumers are looking for more convenient way... Read >
Author: Abbey Grace Yap28th April 2008
Albright hereditary osteodystrophy is a inherent disorder that resembles hypoparathyroidism, but is caused by a decrease of reaction to parathyroid hormone rather than having too little of the hormone itself. Due to genetic imprinting, the disease occurs ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen18th April 2008
When most people think of multiple sclerosis, they think of a disease that causes symptoms of weakness and motor problems - not pain. However, the vast majority of sufferers report various degrees of multiple sclerosis pain.
The National Multiple Scle... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON28th March 2008
Did you know there is one mineral that could affect the way you feel and change the way you live life forever? Yes that�s correct � forever - magnesium is that mineral! More than 50% of all Americans consume less then the required amounts of magnesi... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th March 2008
Playing guitar has always remained a strong passion among youths and elders of various generations. It is a social instrument that spices up the mood of any social gathering, or of a solitary air in the right harmony. Portable plus multi-stringed, the mel... Read >
Author: pcarp11th March 2008
Varicose veins are enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to the skin's surface. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in the legs and feet, mainly due to standing and walking, which increases the pressure in the veins... Read >
Author: Peter sams11th March 2008
Varicose veins are enlarged veins (blood vessels) close to the skin's surface. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in the legs and feet, mainly due to standing and walking, which increases the pressure in the vei... Read >
Author: Peter sams29th February 2008
Neuropathy is a functional change or pathological disturbance in the peripheral nerves. Know anymore than you did? Probably not. Let's see if we can get a better understanding of what all that mumbo-jumbo means!
The human body's nervous system has t... Read >
Author: Linda W11th February 2008
Cramps are unpleasant, often painful, sensations caused by contraction or over shortening of muscles. Muscle cramps are common and may be stopped by stretching the muscle. Muscle cramps can be caused by nerves that malfunction. Sometimes this malfunction ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen11th February 2008
Aromatherapy
Ease your aching, cramping muscles with a delightfully soothing rosemary lavender massage. To prepare the blend, combine 3 drops each of German chamomile, rosemary, and ginger; 8 drops of lavender; and a If ounce of almond or avocado oil. ... Read >
Author: Alien24th January 2008
In the early stages of diabetic nephropathy, a patient usually doesn't experience symptoms. Typically, symptoms occur when her glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is 20% to 30% of normal. The GFR reflects the amount of plasma that passes through the glomerul... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd January 2008
Heat related illnesses are caused due to prolonged exposure to heat and also humidity without any reprieve and due to inadequate intake of fluids. Kids and teens adjust to the variations in heat compared to adults who adapt more quickly. However the hea... Read >
Author: Krishan Bakhru11th January 2008
Dextropropoxyphenes:
These are the mild analgesic agents of the opioid category which are frequently used to treat mild to moderate pain. These are also used as antitussive i.e. a medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing.
Use & Abuse:
Dextr... Read >
Author: Brenda Stokes08th October 2007
Obtaining a used car can be a bit of an exercise in navigation if you're unaware of how things go about. There are several factors to consider when purchasing a used car, such as damage left over from a car accident and the potential for stress if you can... Read >
Author: aseya08th October 2007
Obtaining a used car can be a bit of an exercise in navigation if you're unaware of how things go about. There are several factors to consider when purchasing a used car, such as damage left over from a car accident and the potential for stress if you can... Read >
Author: aseya02nd 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 Cohen29th August 2007
Bradycardia is when the heart rate is less than that of sixty beats per minute. A normal healthy heartbeat is between sixty and one hundred beats per minute. Bradycardia is the opposite of Tachycardia – the condition where the heart beats way to fast.
... Read >
Author: Li Ming Wong29th August 2007
At the starting line, one can always see the determined faces of runners. Even before they take a single step, they already fix their eyes on the finish line. And in their overwhelming desire to win the race, they sometimes show signs of tension and str... Read >
Author: Alex Ellorde28th August 2007
Since time began, humans have been using herbs to cure illness and maintain good health. They have been gathered from the wild and cultivated domestically, and their benefits cannot be disputed.
Everybody knows about the benefits of the better known h... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th August 2007
How To Quit Smoking?
One of the most vicious diseases in today’s times is smoking. It makes a person baffle for air 3 times more than a non-smoker. It has very many repercussions on the life of the smoker and those around him. It leads to lung cance... Read >
Author: Kenneth Lee14th August 2007
Tim Fagan is a 16-year-old boy who had been rushed to New York University Medical Center for an emergency liver transplant in February of 2004. Daily injections of Epogen, a medication for the treatment of severe anemia, was given Fagan. However, there... Read >
Author: Alex Ellorde10th August 2007
Aromatherapy, the treatment using scents, is one of the fastest growing fields in alternative medicine. Aromatherapy is the use of pure essential and absolute oils. Essential oils are complex, highly fragrant and volatile substances, with varying degrees ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen10th August 2007
Many people suffer from chronic pain from stomach upsets, muscle cramps or joint pains, or other seemingly unshakable complaints that seem to have no cause. Surprisingly often, eliminating gluten from the diet results in a marked improvement - even the co... Read >
Author: Frann Leach01st August 2007
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a classic motor neuron disease. ALS is caused by a genetic defect. ALS is progressive and fatal. The usual causes of death of patients with motor neuron... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen07th June 2007
A deficiency of folic acid can lead to a type of anemia called, Pernicious Anemia. This anemia is characterized by having red blood cells that are impaired in their abilities to carry oxygen, which leads to a slow and chronic deprivation of oxygen to all... Read >
Author: vincent platania06th June 2007
So what is it about running that attracts so many, compels so many obsessions and becomes such a drug? Is it the sheer agony of it all? The shortness of breath in the hot,gasping lung, the debilitating muscle cramps and joint aches or the intense fear of ... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles21st May 2007
More than half of the population around the world suffers ache or pain ranging from mild to severe, somewhere in their body which diminishes the quality of their life. Fortunately with the want to lead a painless life certain devices made of magnet were d... Read >
Author: gordy weiss13th May 2007
You've probably heard those narrators on the National Geographic specials say things like, "Water gives life" or "Without water there could be no life." They may be overly dramatic, but they're right...
We humans are more than 70 per cent water. Taking... Read >
Author: Michael Douglas26th April 2007
Learning how aromatherapy works will help you use these natural resources to benefit both mentally and physically. Human beings have used plants, flowers, roots and seeds for nourishment and medicinal purposes because plants are made out of chemicals, wat... Read >
Author: Staffan15th April 2007
There's nothing more painful and frustrating for athletes and fitness enthusiasts than muscle cramps. The workout is going great and at the worst possible time a muscle starts to spasm and then knots up. You slow down, letting the cramp ease up, but ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer10th April 2007
BFS � also known as 'muscle fasciculation syndrome', 'benign fasciculation' and 'fasciculation syndrome' � is a relatively rare disorder of the nervous system characterized by the uncontrolled fasciculation (twitching) of muscle groups in various part... Read >
Author: Dr Keith Scott01st April 2007
A recent research shows that nearly 60% of all U.S. adults are overweight. In fact, most of us need to lose a few pounds once in a while. With all the fast food just around the corner, it is so easy for us to gain weight.
Unfortunately, most of us ... Read >
Author: crescentcorp26th March 2007
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is also commonly known as chronic fatigue dysfunction syndrome. CFS is often characterized by symptoms that are also associated with many other conditions such as high blood pressure, or flu.
The person doesn’t just fe... Read >
Author: Nigel H09th March 2007
Regular and hard exercise does not necessarily equal great health. People who exercise or run are known to receive what the experts call exercise associated muscle cramps, these are caused by exercising and straining the muscles, later on when the muscle ... Read >
Author: Bill Carmel06th March 2007
Pains in the legs could be due to joint pains or due to muscle cramps. Joint pains are generally observed in arthritis, a condition which sets in as the person’s advances in age. In arthritis, the articulation of the bones gradually wears out over time,... Read >
Author: Tom alter01st March 2007
The last studies available show us a concerning aspect of the implications of the living environment on the health of our thyroid gland. Petrochemical and industrial toxins as well as pollutants like fluoride, chlorine or bromide are proven to reduce the ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola27th February 2007
Calcium is a basic element found in nearly all organized tissues. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It increases bone density and promotes the healthy developmen... Read >
Author: Roger Hutchison23rd January 2007
There are several methods of treating your chronic pain, from over the counter and prescription medications, to acupuncture and other more natural methods of pain management. It's important to realize, however, that no single method of pain management sho... Read >
Author: Doug Smith22nd January 2007
Viral gastroenteritis, also known as "the stomach flu", is a very common infection of the stomach and intestines. It is the second most common illness encountered in American families and causes approximately 50,000 hospitalizations per year. Viruses that... Read >
Author: Roger Hutchison04th December 2006
Quinine sulfate is a known muscle relaxant that has been used for many years to help relax tense muscles and relieve muscle cramps. It also helps people who are suffering from involuntary muscle contractions. These attributes make it the perfect choice fo... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell15th November 2006
Waking up in the middle of the night with a muscle cramp in your calf is not fun. What can be worse is having a partner or spouse wake you up with a muscle cramp and not knowing what to do to help them. If you do the wrong thing, such as stretching the cr... Read >
Author: Christopher Pratt15th November 2006
Quite wrongly, many women endure pain and muscle cramps during their period believing it to be normal. But it isn't, especially those that cause excessive pain. More importantly, it could be a signal or symptom for something more serious like an infection... Read >
Author: Pat Murphy17th October 2006
While you can use herbs to enhance your energy and vitality, remember that many health problems, some of them quite serious, can leave you feeling fatigue. If you have the run-down feeling which doesn’t subside in a few weeks and you still feel sluggish... Read >
Author: Farrell Seah07th September 2006
Water has been called the elixir of life and when we think about the benefits of water anti aging comes readily to mind. In an ancient Japanese legend, the hero Takenouchi no Sukune drank daily from the waters of a sacred well, and lived to be more than 3... Read >
Author: R. Drysdale03rd August 2006
Pickles are usually something most people eat as an afterthought. You go to a picnic and decide to add a pickle to go along with your potato salad and hot dogs. Or, you get a few slices of limp pickle on your take-out fast food hamburger.
Well, it's ti... Read >
Author: Janine Michaels28th June 2006
Most people are deficient in magnesium due to the refining of foods- find out how increasing your daily intake of this important mineral can make a big difference to your overall heath and also prevent allergies and asthma.
Magnesium is a trace minera... Read >
Author: Susan Millar01st April 2006
When lower back pain hits you, a massage and massage rollers can be very effective in relaxing the tensed muscles. Massage is an ancient pain relieving technique and provides you relief from day-to-day stress, muscle cramps, while easing the back pain and... Read >
Author: Saurabh Jain20th March 2006
If there were a top-10 list of minerals that have gotten a bad rap, sodium would be close to the top of that list. There are numerous reports and articles that malign this mineral to the point that people try desperately to rid it completely from their di... Read >
Author: John Gibb04th March 2006
Drinking tea -- research shows it to be a healthy activity, because tea contains antioxidants that help fight cancer and even slow the aging process. Vitamin C, found in some teas, helps fight illnesses and colds. Some teas contain polyphones, which stren... Read >
Author: Ron King26th October 2005
One of the most vicious diseases in today's times is smoking. It makes a person baffle for air 3 times more than a non-smoker. It has very many repercussions on the life of the smoker and those around him. It leads to lung cancer and various heart disease... Read >
Author: Rob Mellor19th October 2005
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What's a common disease that over 5 million Americans suffer from and many may not even be aware they have it? Hypothyroidism and related forms of thyroid dysfunction!
The thyroid gland looks like a little bow tie and i... Read >
Author: Dan Farrell28th August 2005
We live in a health conscious generation where vitamins and nutrition have become important topics. Through news, books, advertisements we are being educated as to why need to use vitamins. It's great to see our generation become more aware of our health,... Read >
Author: hamoon arbabi17th August 2005
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity to foreign substances which are normally harmless but which produce a violent reaction in the allergy sufferer. Allergies are generally the body's effort to eliminate something it considers unsuitable. Typical allergic r... Read >
Author: David Chandler
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