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23rd September 2009
What's the difference between allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance? There's a lot of confusion about these terms, and the whole subject is confusing enough without that. The "correct" meaning of each of these terms is as follows:
• Allergy: This term ... Read >
Author: ashok23rd September 2009
What's the difference between allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance? There's a lot of confusion about these terms, and the whole subject is confusing enough without that. The "correct" meaning of each of these terms is as follows:
• Allergy: This term ... Read >
Author: jsolutions01118th September 2009
In my quest for the "supplemental" truth it seems necessary to explore the qualities of the latest hot supplement topic: Coenzyme Q10. Everywhere I turn these days, I'm reading about the benefits which range the gamut from anti-aging to heart protection. ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
Goji, Lycium barbarum, has long been used as a general energy restoring tonic tea, its leaves and berries have a wide range of benefits from skin rashes to eyesight and diabetes. A tea made from the berries has been known to lower blood pressure and chole... Read >
Author: wbdoyle02nd September 2009
Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of death in American dogs; 1 in 4 dogs die of cancer here in the United States. News of your dog’s cancer diagnosis can be as devastating as any other family member’s diagnosis. First, of course, is the t... Read >
Author: Dr. Jack Stevens, DVM25th August 2009
There is so much talk about health care reform these days and what the government is going to do about it. The answer is simple - take matters into your own hands by taking care of yourself and staying well!! You won’t need health care in any shape or ... Read >
Author: Richard Tansky18th August 2009
The first step to curing acne is knowing what type of a skin condition you have. This information gives you precious insight to what may have actually triggered the acne outset. Once you know your acne trigger, you are one step closer to removing the acne... Read >
Author: sirkuzx24th July 2009
When you are talking about a much stronger immune system or just by boosting your immune system there come numerous things that can be measured in this regard. First and the easiest way to boost your immune system are by taking a few of those modernized b... Read >
Author: Dr. Mital John23rd July 2009
Would it be great to add 20 years to your life? Just how long is a long life? 100 years…may be…The average woman in he Himalayan Huzza tribe lives to be 100. Arthritis, sexual dysfunction, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome are still unknown to t... Read >
Author: louisebduguay23rd July 2009
There is no denying in the fact that there are lots of people who don’t seem get ill. One the other hand, you can always find lots of people who always find themselves in the clamps of some disease. It’s all about human immune system that is the deter... Read >
Author: steven marks17th July 2009
Quite possibly you've heard the latest news about the importance of being grounded. When I first stumbled upon that, I wasn't quite certain what that meant, so I did some readingnd discovered that being grounded actually means being electrically connected... Read >
Author: Beth16th July 2009
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 80% of the world's population satisfy their primary health care needs with traditional herbal medicines. These medicinal plant preparations, passed on and proven through generations of healers, are t... Read >
Author: dinesh55309th July 2009
Good prognostic factors for the survival of mesothelioma are:
1-Early stage at diagnosis.
Patients that are diagnosed when the tumor is still in either stage 1 or stage 2 have a better prognosis than patients that are diagnosed when the tumor is alr... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Chemotherapy drugs work by attacking rapidly dividing cells in the body, and it is this characteristic that makes them effective against cancer cells. But other cells in the body, such as those in the bone marrow, the lining of the mouth and intestines, a... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen09th July 2009
Although mesothelioma is not a cancer that is related to poor nutrition, improving nutritional intake can help mesothelioma cancer patients fight the progressive disease. These are some tips on the right kind of nutrition to eat if you are fighting mesoth... Read >
Author: Bello kamorudeen02nd July 2009
Red Marine Algae Can Support the Immune System
Red marine algae have been widely used as a valuable food for thousands of years in coastal regions around the world. They have a high nutritional content, including trace minerals from the ocean. This gr... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer02nd July 2009
There are many supplements and herbs that compliment the supplementation of colostrum. Among these are Echinacea, vitamin C, garlic, goldenseal, pau d'arco, astragalus, and beta carotene (vitamin A).
Echinacea is one of the most well-known and respe... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer19th June 2009
Red Marine Algae Can Support the Immune System
Red marine algae have been widely used as a valuable food for thousands of years in coastal regions around the world. They have a high nutritional content, including trace minerals from the ocean. This gr... Read >
Author: Dr. Dennis Clark, PhD18th June 2009
When faced with thinning hair or hair loss many individuals turn to hair care treatments like shampoos to help them with their condition. Depending on the type of hair loss being experienced and the degree of that hair loss, this decision can be an effect... Read >
Author: Redmund15th June 2009
Mesothelioma chemotherapy is often one component of mesothelioma treatment. There are three basic approaches to treating mesothelioma disease such as surgery, radiation therapy, and chemogtherapy, are potentially frightening to a patient. Chemotherapy is ... Read >
Author: Jeff Milton05th June 2009
Allergy, Sensitivity and Intolerance
What's the difference between allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance? There's a lot of confusion about these terms, and the whole subject is confusing enough without that. The "correct" meaning of each of these terms... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD11th May 2009
Fermentation is good thing. Wines are due to fermentation of sugar in fruit juices to ethanol. Prolonged fermentation on the other hand by a certain species of bacterium leads to a chemical change of ethanol to ethanoic acid which also known as acetic a... Read >
Author: joalesto01st May 2009
Chemotherapy is the general term for any treatment involving the use of chemical agents to stop cancer cells from growing. Cancer cells keep on forming without control unlike normal cells that grow and die. Chemotherapy drug therapy is used to stop these ... Read >
Author: Mercy28th April 2009
Has being an Empath affected my health? Well...let's see.
I suffer from Ulcerative Colitis, Osteoarthritis, Uveitis and possible Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis...and that's just the "itisis". My Doctor's tell me that these Diseases are all connected to... Read >
Author: Nick Jude10th April 2009
Antibiotics are type of pill or external lotion used for the treatment of acne in some cases. Antibiotics stop bacteria around follicles which prevents acne. In addition, antibiotics prevent irritation by stopping white blood cell chemicals. Antibiotics r... Read >
31st March 2009
Numerous studies have shown that people who are under chronic stress have lower white blood cell counts and a weak immune system overall. Chronic stress is another of those things that should be avoidable. But, depending on the person, it may not be that ... Read >
Author: John Adison27th March 2009
Echinacea, zinc, vitamin C, and garlic are all the most well-known and respected supplements concerning the maintenance and strengthening of the immune system. Echinacea contains polysaccharides, flavonoids, caffeic acid derivatives, essential oils, poly... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer20th March 2009
Many people on the hunt for nutritional supplements are concerned about what kind of herbal medicine for cold sicknesses are offered. From the period of November until March, cold season sets in and it can really ruin your day. While there isn't too much ... Read >
Author: Jarred Sadler19th March 2009
The very first thing you must realize when trying to cure your
acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is
important because it gives insight into what may have actually
caused the acne outbreak to begin with. And of course, once you
know... Read >
Author: visionary3119th March 2009
The very first thing you must realize when trying to cure your
acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is
important because it gives insight into what may have actually
caused the acne outbreak to begin with. And of course, once you
know... Read >
Author: visionary3116th March 2009
Once you understand that psoriasis is an internal disease and not just a skin complaint it will be easier to control. You will no longer need to waste money on messy ointments and latest treatments of psoriasis that give only temporary relief at best and ... Read >
Author: Wendy Owen10th March 2009
Numerous studies have shown that people who are under chronic stress have lower white blood cell counts and a weak immune system overall. Chronic stress is another of those things that should be avoidable. But, depending on the person, it may not be that ... Read >
Author: John Adison03rd March 2009
What is HIV?
HIV is a virus that is often brought into the body through sexual fluids during unprotected sexual contacts. It’s also transferred through contamination of blood by sharing of needles or in careless blood transfusions. The HIV virus attach... Read >
Author: Sullivan Pau17th January 2009
Providing Samples for a DNA Paternity TestMost laboratories prefer buccal swab for paternity testing. A cotton swab that looks very much like a Q-tip is rubbed in the mouth on the inside of the cheek. Loose cells are collected on the swab and they provi... Read >
Author: S-tec Motorsports14th January 2009
The increased attention on the health risk of high cholesterol has prompted many people to seek treatments for lowering cholesterol. The pharmaceutical industry offers many high-priced formulas for lowering cholesterol that may be appropriate in the most ... Read >
Author: Dustinkerry09th January 2009
What do a truck driver and a school teacher have in common? A hint you say?
Alright, what do a truck driver who spends half his life on the road eating in diners, showering in truck stops, braving the foul weather. . .
and
. . . an elementary s... Read >
Author: JD Baumster06th December 2008
Bactrim is a combination of two well known antibiotics sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. The mixture of these two different antibiotics works synergistically to provide a strong mixture for fighting bacteria. It is a synthetic antibacterial combination p... Read >
Author: Article Publisher01st December 2008
Distemper in cats is a very serious disease that can easily be fatal. It is caused by a highly contagious virus. The virus can be transmitted through contact with other cats and humans. Your cat can also be infected with this virus from litter boxes, b... Read >
Author: D Swain22nd November 2008
In contrast to the general belief,there is no evidence to show that HIV is the harmful virus it is said to be. It is one of over a hundred odd retroviruses. So called a retrovirus because of the way in which it invades the host cells in the body it infect... Read >
Author: Paul23rd October 2008
Blood has several components like-red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma -and the cells of the blood are produced at the bone marrow. When the cells of the blood grow abnormally, it is called blood cancer or leukaemia. The whole system o... Read >
Author: Thomas Johnson15th October 2008
Blood has several components like-red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma -and the cells of the blood are produced at the bone marrow. When the cells of the blood grow abnormally, it is called blood cancer or leukaemia. The whole system o... Read >
Author: Thomas Johnson13th October 2008
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To be diagnosed with cancer is a traumatic experience in life. Out of desperation, a cancer patient often immediately turns to different cancer treatment options. There is an array of treatment options available, both con... Read >
Author: Stephen Lau07th October 2008
Red marine algae has been a valued food in Asia for many of years due to its high nutritious value and trace mineral qualities. Red marine algae has been used by people as a food staple for thousands of years in costal regions around the world. This alg... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer25th September 2008
Lymphoma is a group of cancers that affect the cells that play a role in the immune system, and primarily represents cells involved in the lymphatic system of the body. Lymphoma is one of the most common causes of death from cancer in the United States. L... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen25th September 2008
Lymphocytic colitis, a subtype of microscopic colitis. Lymphocytic colitis is a type of bowel inflammation that affects the colon (large intestine). The appearance of the inner colon lining in microscopic colitis is normal by visual inspection during colo... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen24th September 2008
Langerhans cell histiocytosis also known as; Histiocytosis X. Langerhans cell histiocytosis is a rare disorder that arises when there are too lots of of a type of white blood cell called a Langerhans cell. These cells normally reside in the skin and help ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd September 2008
The dog disease Pyometra. How to avoid it. What age group can it happen to and most importantly, what is Pyometra. The symptoms, treatment topics and much more in this article.
The main cause of Pyometra is usually an imbalance of female hormones, prim... Read >
Author: Jeremy C.W23rd September 2008
The pH diet stresses a balanced approach to eating. By limiting the intake of acidic foods and increasing the intake of alkaline foods one can achieve optimum health. One of the main factors in the fight against acidic pH levels is sugar. Sugar is an epid... Read >
Author: Jackie Serta09th September 2008
In this article you will find some natural healing essential oils with health benefits. They are all natural and do not possess any side-effects if used with care.
1. Thyme
The thyme essential oil is obtained from the flowering tops by steam distill... Read >
Author: Nick Mutt09th September 2008
Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare cancer of the blood. It affects B cells, a type of white blood cell (lymphocyte). HCL is due to increase of a clonal malignant B cell that infiltrates the reticuloendothelial cells, mainly the bone marrow, resulting in ... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Follicular lymphoma is the most common of the indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a heterogeneous group of malignancies of lymphocyte origin that usually arise or are present in lymphoid tissues. It is a slow growing lymphoma that ar... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen09th September 2008
Felty's Syndrome is a complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Felty's syndrome is uncommon. It affects less than 1% of patients with rheumatoid arthritis. People with this syndrome are at risk of infection because they have a low white blood cell import. Fe... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen05th September 2008
Astragalus is an extremely sweet-tasting aromatic plant found to be high in zinc, magnesium, silicon, & iron.
It's possible that the bitterness of a diagnosis of cancer can be relieved with the sweetness of this Chinese herb that has been used medicinall... Read >
Author: Alien28th August 2008
Arnica is a herb that grows in Central Europe. It has been used for medical purposes since 1500. Applied topically, Arnica creams and gels are used to relieve pain and inflammation,caused by strains, arthritis, to relieve herpes symptoms and
even kill... Read >
Author: Alien14th August 2008
There is no denying in the fact that there are lots of people who don’t seem get ill. One the other hand, you can always find lots of people who always find themselves in the clamps of some disease. It’s all about human immune system that is the deter... Read >
Author: Wilf Staton14th July 2008
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. Stan23rd June 2008
Arnica is a herb that grows in Central Europe. It has been used for medical purposes since 1500. Applied topically, Arnica creams and gels are used to relieve pain and inflammation,caused by strains, arthritis, to relieve herpes symptoms and even kill her... Read >
Author: Alien17th June 2008
Arnica is a herb that grows in Central Europe. It has been used for medical purposes since 1500. Applied topically, Arnica creams and gels are used to relief pain and inflammation, caused by strains, arthritis, to relieve herpes symptoms and even kill he... Read >
Author: Alien09th June 2008
Arnica is a herb that grows in Central Europe. It has been used for medical purposes since 1500. Applied topically, Arnica creams and gels are used to relief pain and inflammation, caused by strains, arthritis, to relieve herpes symptoms and even kill her... Read >
Author: Alien27th May 2008
Hair loss in males is known medically as Alopecia Areata. Researches suggest that it is an autoimmune disease. For the benefit of readers it’s necessary to clear what is an auto-immune disease?
Auto immune disease:
Nature has gifted us with a pr... Read >
Author: charli21st May 2008
The eosinophilic fasciitis is a disorder idiopathic and fibrotic with the seal histopathologic of the fibrosis fascial. The causes is unknown, but aberrant immune responses may play a role because hypergammaglobulinemia and antinuclear antibodies are asso... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2008
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 80% of the world's population satisfy their primary health care needs with traditional herbal medicines. These medicinal plant preparations, passed on and proven through generations of healers, are t... Read >
Author: Parveen Kumar20th 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
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 80% of the world's population satisfy their primary health care needs with traditional herbal medicines. These medicinal plant preparations, passed on and proven through generations of healers, are t... Read >
Author: Parveen Kumar15th May 2008
Appendicitis means Inflammation of the vennifonn appendix is termed as appendicitis. The blockage may be due to a build-up of thick mucus within the appendix or to stool that enters the appendix from the cecum. It is commonest in children and young adults... Read >
Author: peterhutch28th April 2008
More people than ever are interested in improving their health and in reversing the aging process, in losing weight, in having more energy and improving their overall vitality. One way of accomplishing many of those things is by detoxifying the body, also... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON10th March 2008
My kitty is a rescue animal who is afraid of her own shadow. I suspected she was unspayed, but as she was a poster kitty for post traumatic stress syndrome, the timing was not right to subject her to the further stress of an operation and stay in a strang... Read >
Author: Mapple26th February 2008
In dogs, Parvovirus should be suspected whenever puppies are presented with lethargy, vomiting, &/or loose stools especially if there is blood in the stool (a hemorrhagic enteritis). Puppies 6 to 16 weeks of age are the most susceptible. This is due to th... Read >
Author: Dr. Paul Skellenger14th February 2008
Probably the most significant time for having a healthy diet is in the first seven years of our lives, when we are most actively developing our body, and our whole system. This is unfortunately not the easiest time to get healthy food into children. The n... Read >
Author: David Jones22nd January 2008
Sepsis is a life-threatening illness. Sepsis is a condition in which your body is fighting a severe infection. Bacterial infections are the most common cause of sepsis. Sepsis can also be caused by fungal, parasitic, or viral infections. The source of the... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen16th January 2008
A deficiency of virtually any single nutrient can significantly impair immunity. Throughout the world, nutrient deficiency is by far the most common cause of poor immune function. This fact is by no means limited to people whose diets are restricted by po... Read >
Author: Raymond Lee06th November 2007
Psoriasis (IPA pronunciation: [sə'raj.əsɪs]) is a disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin. The scaly patches caused by psoriasis, called psoriatic plaques, are areas of inflammation and exce... Read >
Author: Alien01st November 2007
The very first thing you must realize when trying to cure your acne is the type of acne that you actually have. This is important because it gives insight into what may have actually caused the acne outbreak to begin with. And of course, once you know exa... Read >
Author: Shell5622nd October 2007
Leukemia is a bone marrow disorder that arises when one abnormal white blood cell begins to continuously replicate itself. Leukemia, which literally means "white blood" in Greek, occurs when there is an excess of abnormal white blood cells in the blood. T... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen23rd July 2007
The lymphatic system and blood is involved collecting, transporting, and removing toxic materials from the body specifically the connective tissues. The lymphatic system contains lymph nodes where the toxins are delivered for the immune system to use and... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer11th June 2007
Multiple myeloma is also called is Plasma-cell myeloma. It is an incurable but treatable disease. Plasma-cell myeloma is a cancer in plasma cells. Plasma cells is a type of white blood cell and white blood cell is helpful to know about normal blood cel... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen21st May 2007
Multiple sclerosis is quite difficult to be diagnosed because its symptoms vary according with its stages. In young people multiple sclerosis occurs with the following symptoms: blurred vision, suddenly double vision and movement problems and abnormal se... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola20th April 2007
Scrubbing and abrasives should be avoided. Experts have said that they irritate the skin, which should be left intact as a natural barrier against the acne-causing bacteria.
The main purpose of an acne medication is to unclog your pores and calm inflam... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes18th April 2007
Being a cancer of the blood cells, leukemia has several types, classified depending on how quickly they progress and what cells they affect.We can mention the role of normal blood cells. White blood cells are fighting against the infections, red blood cel... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola30th March 2007
What is Psoriasis: Psoriasis is a disease whose main symptom is gray colored patches on the skin which are red and inflamed underneath. In the United States, it affects 2 to 2.8 percent of the population, or between 5.8 and 7.8 million people. Commonly af... Read >
Author: Robert Benjamin27th March 2007
No human is alike another on this planet. Because of the this the way that the disease leukemia affects people is also very different. Some patients may experience severe or acute symptoms, while in others the action of the symptoms may be so mild that a... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola08th March 2007
As many of you might not realize, there are many different types of acne. Before you do anything else to treat your acne, it is necessary to understand and know what type of acne that you are having. Different types of acne will show different symptoms an... Read >
Author: CharleyHwang05th March 2007
The stem cells are formed by the leukemia cells in the bone marrow.These cells have uncontrolled growth and lead to decrease production of normal blood cells.From this point of view the symptoms are:anemia, increased risk of bleeding which include bleedin... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola01st March 2007
It was shown that, even if it seems hard to believe, the initial signs of lupus may appear in the blood, a blood disorder can be the first sign that comes in patients having systemic lupus erythematosus.Systemic lupus erythematosus can show hematological ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola07th February 2007
Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix. The symptoms are pain in the belly button area which in the end will move in the right side of the lower abdomen and will be much worse, low graded fever, nauseas and sometimes even vomiting, loss of appet... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola26th January 2007
There are several forms of medication, some preventive and others curative. Preventive medication stresses on keeping the skin squeaky clean to prevent the incidence of clogged pores. Antiseptic liquid cleansers like Cetaphil cleanse the skin without caus... Read >
Author: Sarah Rhodes04th January 2007
Psoriasis is a condition of the skin that is little understood. The underlying cause appears to be an autoimmune disorder that causes the body to produce new skin cells at an accelerated rate that leads to the inflammation and itching that is characterist... Read >
Author: Andrew Bicknell04th December 2006
When your doctor prescribes medications that are intended to relieve our discomfort or alleviate pain, there are explicit warnings listing any possible side effects that may occur as a result from taking that medication.
Some of the most common side... Read >
Author: Gary Holdon16th November 2006
Copyright 2006 John Young
Bringing your new cat home can be fraught with dangers many people don't realize. You can make mistakes that can be lethal both to your new cat and to the cats you already own even before you introduce your new cat to the hou... Read >
23rd October 2006
HIV and AIDS are some of those diseases, where precaution is the best treatment. Let's go exploring.
HIV
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus. It was first discovered in early 1980s. It affects a type of white blood cell (T Cell). Once ... Read >
Author: Amanda Johnson06th October 2006
Mayo Clinic researchers have made great strides in recent years regarding sinusitis treatment and have come up with a new therapy for chronic sufferers called topical antifungal therapy. This particular sinusitis treatment is still new and is not widely ... Read >
Author: Walter Ballenberger19th August 2006
Rheumatoid arthritis is among the most unbearable form of arthritis, causing joints to ache and throb and eventually become deformed. Sometimes these symptoms make even the simplest activities — such as opening a jar or taking a walk — difficult to manage... Read >
Author: Alan Anderson17th July 2006
Full body massages are such a nice way to reward yourself, don't you think? After a long, stressful day at work, or running around with the kids and taking care of the house – wouldn't you just love to lie down and let someone massage all your cares away?... Read >
Author: Nathan Lynch07th July 2006
Otitis media is an inflammation that occurs in the middle ear. Middle ear space contains fluid that could be easily infected and the infected middle ear is called otitis media with effusion. The cause of the chronic OME (otitis media with effusion) for mo... Read >
Author: Alexander Chong16th June 2006
When it comes to cancer prevention and treatment, your bodys first defense is your best. A type of white blood cell called Natural Killer cells, may hold the key to the growth and spread of cancers. First discovered in the 1980s, cells are recognized as t... Read >
Author: Home herb10th June 2006
Goji, Lycium barbarum, has long been used as a general energy restoring tonic tea, its leaves and berries have a wide range of benefits from skin rashes to eyesight and diabetes. A tea made from the berries has been known to lower blood pressure and chole... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer22nd May 2006
Leukemia is a disease of the bone marrow and blood that is known to affect normal blood cell production. Normal blood cells have a limited period of life and they need to be constantly replaced by fresh, young cells to carry on their activity. There is a ... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola18th May 2006
By Phil Bate PhD
What's the difference between allergy, sensitivity, and intolerance? There's a lot of confusion about these terms, and the whole subject is confusing enough without that. The "correct" meaning of each of these terms is as follows:
· A... Read >
Author: Philip Bate PhD17th May 2006
Avoiding Allergic Reactions
Most allergens attack and trigger allergic reaction if they find themselves on the skin or inside the eye. Allergic reactions can happen through inhalation, ingestion or injectionand, as discussed previously, allergies can b... Read >
Author: Ken Cheong17th May 2006
Neutropenia is a disorder of the circulatory system. It occurs when someone's nuetrophil granulocyte count becomes inordinately low. A type of white blood cell, nuetrophil granulocytes usually constitute about fifty to seventy percent of white blood cells... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th April 2006
Immunoglobulin E is an antibody, which is secreted from the white blood cell as a defense agent in our body. It helps us defending bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, which attack our body. Once the immunoglobulin E attaches to the mast cell, hist... Read >
Author: Alexander Chong21st April 2006
What Causes Psoriasis?
It is very important to understand the psoriasis causes. While the exact cause of psoriasis is unknown, recent research has shown that psoriasis is caused by a response in the immune system. Scientists believe that T cells trigg... Read >
Author: Scott Mogul16th April 2006
Asthma Treatment
Asthma is an allergic inflammation of the lungs, which can be triggered by
air pollutants, pollens, molds, dust, animal dander, chemicals, exercise, foods
or even changes in temperature.
These triggers produce allergens, which are t... Read >
Author: Susan Millar12th March 2006
Normally your immune system's lymphocytes (white blood cells) travel to all parts of the body scanning the outside of proteins for chemical signatures. If it finds an invading protein, then the white blood cell returns to a lymph node where it becomes a p... Read >
Author: Ron King16th February 2006
Immunoglobulin E is an antibody, which is secreted from the white blood cell as a defense agent in our body. It helps us defending bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms, which attack our body. Once the immunoglobulin E attaches to the mast cell, hist... Read >
Author: Alexander Chong02nd February 2006
It has been known for a long time that green tea provides the anti-aging and health benefits. Now, Mayo Clinic scientists have discovered that its extract can also accelerate the fight against chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a blood cancer in which su... Read >
Author: Paul Douglas09th October 2005
Many studies have been conducted to determine which areas will benefit from an extended practice of yoga. Yoga practitioners are most likely to see improvements in the areas of physiology, psychology, and biochemistry.
Furthermore, practitioners of yo... Read >
Author: Ron King20th September 2005
A sauna is a bathroom, house or hut especially constructed so that someone can enjoy a steam bath. Generally, temperatures are more than 80 degrees C in these structures. Taking a sauna is a relaxing experience that leads to sweating, which has many healt... Read >
Author: Kevin Stith20th September 2005
Psoriasis is a skin disease that is constant and never ending. It can be recognized by red patches of skin that are covered with white scales. People with Psoriasis usually have this red scaling looking rash on various parts of their body including the ge... Read >
Author: John Smith
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