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- Heat Strokes Treatment - Effective Home remedies for Heat Stroke - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2012 from June TjandraHeat stroke also known as sun stroke, is a condition whereby body system of cooling itself stops working and body’s core temperature rises above dangerous levels. It is worst kind of illness caused by heat more dangerous than heat exhaustion and hyperthermia. When the cooling system of body is ...
Views: 5 - What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Joanne JacksonLast Christmas, we once again had the pleasure of seeing friends and family and enjoying a different kind of holiday celebration by visiting a Chinese buffet. This is our second year of doing something a little different from the usual holiday feast, and everyone agrees, it is a great way to ...
Views: 8 - The Symptoms of Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandThe mesothelium is the protective lining of internal organs. There is a form of cancer associated with the mesothelium, named mesothelioma. Sadly this illness is fatal, in most cases. Research has shown that exposure to asbestos is the leading cause of this malignancy. Since the respiratory ...
Views: 8 - Shedding Light on Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandIt is known that cancer is a debilitating disease. However, it is also important to note that there are certain malignancies that have been proven to have dire prognoses. Mesothelioma is an illness with a poor prognosis. A malignancy that primarily affects the mesothelium, the body’s protective ...
Views: 9 - Where and How to Find Help for Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandThe most important thing an individual can do once diagnosed with mesothelioma is to seek legal help to protect their legal rights. Victims of this disease may have the right to compensation from manufacturers or other entities responsible for their exposure to asbestos. Baron and Budd, P.C. has ...
Views: 11 - Mesothelioma FAQ - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a rare and malignant type of cancer that affects the tissue lining of many internal organs including the heart, lungs, and abdominal cavity. The following list of frequently asked questions and answers may provide a better understanding of this disease. Who is at risk for ...
Views: 9 - Why Your Blood Work Is Fine But You Still Feel Like There Is Something Wrong With You - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresThere is a routine that we go through when we are not feeling well or are going in for an annual check-up. We get blood drawn, discuss how we have been feeling with a nurse, see the doctor and restate what we told the nurse, and then we either get sent home with medication and/or you are told ...
Views: 67 - Racing Heart Rate Brought Into Control For This Heart Patient - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Suzanne ZachariaEFT, short for Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a great holistic healing method that has worked wonders before my eyes. In my opinion, the name does not do the method justice, as it can help with so many physical conditions. Having used this method for many years, I am still amazed when I see ...
Views: 23 - Why Eating Fat Does Not Make You Fat! - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresI remember when I was in high school, and low fat was the way to eat. This notion was everywhere, and fat was made out to be the “bad guy”. I remember buying red licorice and pretzels because both labels stated in big capital letters “low fat”, and I thought this meant I could eat as much as I ...
Views: 26 - Is Cholesterol the Number One Killer in the United States? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresWhen you hear the word cholesterol what comes to mind? For many, high cholesterol and heart disease are first. For decades the media has claimed that to decrease your risk for heart disease you must eat a low fat diet with less than 300 mg of cholesterol a day. In 2004 the National ...
Views: 27 - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Crystal M ShoresYou can’t see it. You can’t feel. You don’t even know it is happening. Eventually it can manifest as a disease process such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, depression, IBS (inflammatory bowel disease) or asthma to name a few. It is called inflammation, and all of the top 30 causes of ...
Views: 24 - Prevent Stress by Understanding Stress and Heart Relation - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Nicola RamirezI know you have heard and read a lot about stress and stress relief programs. But if that information has just left you bundles of knowledge without action then you probably be experiencing more stress than ever before. Stress is a normal part in our lives indeed. It can be a minor problem or a ...
Views: 149 - The controversy of congestive heart failure - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Popa WoolseyThe controversy of congestive heart failure and foods to avoid high cholesterol and low fat diets. High Cholesterol, Low Fat Diets,Heart Disease,Blood Pressure: According to the American Heart Association heart disease is now the number one disease killer and stroke is number three. ...
Views: 125(1 vote) - EECP Treatment for Heart Patients - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Pratiksha G GandhiEnhanced external counter pulsation (EECP) therapy is an out-patient treatment for anigma and heart failure. It includes one-hour treatment, each day, five days a week, and 35 days in total. The EECP therapy helps to stimulate the openings or formation of collaterals (small branches of blood ...
Views: 33 - Viagra and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from Natalie BonanskiThe erectile dysfunction medication, Viagra, has been proven to be effective in treating a rare condition in children called pulmonary arterial hypertension. The disease – pulmonary arterial hypertension, results in unnaturally high blood pressure in the arteries that lead to the lungs. This ...
Views: 88 - Risk factors for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and some ways to help - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Stephen Guy-ClarkeAs a quick summary for what to look for when assessing your risks to CVD what follows is a naturopathic approach to maintaining healthy lipid profiles. •Smoking - increases arterial oxidation. •Dyslipidaemia – high cholesterol levels with high LDL and low HDL, high triglycerides – lipid ...
Views: 166 - WHAT IS ENLARGED HEART - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Reema JainWHAT IS ENLARGED HEART Hypertrophy of the heart or enlarged heart is a term used for a heart with a thick muscle wall, or to describe an overloaded with dilated heart chambers. Both conditions affect the efficiency of the heart's pumping action and may be associated with cardiac muscle ...
Views: 27 - Holiday Stress Effects Your Heart: Control Your Risk Factors - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Mark RosenbergAt this time of year with several big holidays approaching, like many of my patients, you may feel overwhelmed with too much to do and are starting to feel cranky and out of sorts. Along with all the usual responsibilities of jobs, family routines, etc, this season brings the added pressure of ...
Views: 104(1 vote) - How to Find a Mesothelioma Doctor Near You - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandIf diagnosed with mesothelioma, one should immediately begin searching for a doctor or cancer treatment center. After finding medical treatment, a patient should find out how to choose mesothelioma attorneys. There is no lack of specialists in the United States, but it can sometimes be ...
Views: 48 - Where to Find Help When Experiencing Mesothelioma Symptoms - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is cancer of the mesothelium, the protective layer surrounding many bodily organs. It is a rare form of cancer that develops due to asbestos exposure. Since a safe level of asbestos exposure is not established, it may develop even when a person is only briefly exposed to the ...
Views: 52 - Military Veterans, Asbestos Exposure, and Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandIt is an extremely sad state of affairs that military veterans pay such a high price for defending the nation. While veterans are at risk during combat, they are also at a greater risk of exposure to asbestos than the average American. Many veterans would like to blame the military and the ...
Views: 57 - Have Valsartan - Get escaped from heart diseases - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2011 from Micheal aadamThe drug Valsartan is the generic name of brand drug Diovan.Valsartan is used to treat the factor which originates the highly risky diseases like hypertension and congestive heart failure. In hypertension the person experience the sudden rise in the blood pressure level which affects instantly ...
Views: 41 - Holiday Heart Health: Prevent Cardiovascular Disease - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from Chris McCormickDuring the holiday season, thoughts about what to buy our loved ones or best ways to host our family and friends are usually prioritized over our general health. Holiday indulgences and lazy afternoons spent in a cozy couch seem more appealing than strapping on our trainers to go for a winter ...
Views: 68 - Ethno-Botanical Uses of Graviola - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephen MathewGraviola tree is found in warm tropical regions. This evergreen relatively small sized tree bears heart shaped edible fruit with white flesh. Not only the fruit of this plant but the leaves, bark, stem, roots and seeds all are considered extremely valuable medicinally. The ethno-botanical uses ...
Views: 100(1 vote) - Benefits of Graviola-Max - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Stephen MathewGraviola Max is herbal supplement formulated from the leaf and stem of the Graviola Plant. The plant belongs to the Annonaceae family and this family of plants produces a novel set of phytochemicals called Annonaceous Acetogenins which are known for there powerful anticancer and antitumor ...
Views: 108(1 vote) - The Importance of Having Blood Pressure Meter - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Brad RayHigh blood pressure is regarded as one of the biggest killers today and is a major cause of premature deaths across the globe. A recent study has revealed that 1 in 3 people in the UK alone suffer from high blood pressure problems which is why it is imperative that you have a blood pressure ...
Views: 88 - You’re not on your own Coping With Stress - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Jessica ThomsonFind you’re burning the candle at both ends at the moment? Trying to juggle a manic work life with a hectic home life and feeling burnt-out, over-worked, under valued and under a great deal of stress? That’s not good, Coping With Stress can be difficult, if you try to keep it bottled up inside ...
Views: 38 - Use Lanoxin to regularize your heartbeat. - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from canie cruzLanoxin Extracted from the leaves of the digitalis plant, Lanoxin (Digoxin) improves the heart rhythm and is an effective drug to treat congestive heart failure. Additionally, it is recommended to manage atrial fibrillation. What is the dosage of Lanoxin? Generic Lanoxin tablets ...
Views: 44 - Pediatric Cardiac Surgery - How The Heart Works - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Chester BakerWe all know that the heart is a vital organ in the body. Without optimal operation, the heart can trigger a laundry list of symptoms and problems throughout other organ systems of the body. We simply cannot live without a heart, and a heart that's not functioning properly won't provide the same ...
Views: 49 - The Truth about Mesothelioma - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma symptoms can vary from patient to patient. Mesothelioma attorneys often struggle with the ignorance of the general population concerning mesothelioma just as much as they do against a large manufacturer's defense attorneys. One can make a valiant effort to possibly live through ...
Views: 85(1 vote) - Understanding and Dealing with Mesothelioma Symptoms - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma is a rare and lethal form of cancer that attacks an internal membrane known as the mesothelium. The mesothelium protects several major organs in our body, including the walls of the abdominal cavity and chest cavity. This cancer is caused by exposure to asbestos. Asbestos fibers ...
Views: 65 - The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Italy - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kamlesh KumarThe extra virgin olive oil from Italy is one of the principal ingredients of every Italian food. The rich olive oil is what creates the real difference to the rich Italian cuisine. Olive oils are available in four different types, but the extra Virgin Olive oil from Italy is strictly classified ...
Views: 70(2 votes) - Dental clinic- Top Class Facilities - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from pitter smithFreedom health is the one stop destination to all such health ailments which affects the lives of the individuals. This consulting team gives you the contacts for the dentist in delhi which provides an expert service in treating the failing health of the most serious of patients. It specializes ...
Views: 59(1 vote) - Inflammation-What it Means, How it's Caused and How to Prevent it - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Mark RosenbergSome of my patients have been asking me recently, about a new medical condition, inflammation, that’s being investigated as the underlying cause of fatigue and most diseases including, cancer and heart disease. As I tell my patients, the truth is, inflammation is not something new, though our ...
Views: 66 - Know The Signs: Heart Attack - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Mark RosenbergWhen my over-age 50 male patients come to visit for a check up or health concern, I ask them if they know the symptoms of a heart attack. Most all of them answer “chest pain” but very few know any of the other symptoms of heart attack. That’s why I’d like to talk to you about the symptoms of a ...
Views: 71(1 vote) - Early Symptoms of Diabetes - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2011 from Amy StephensWhen glucose begins to accumulate in our blood stream a series of symptoms of diabetes will be manifested. While these symptoms of diabetes may not conclusively proof diabetes, the presence of any of the symptoms of diabetes should logically lead you to do a blood glucose test. The instant we ...
Views: 114(1 vote) - Five High Cholesterol Foods It Is Best To Keep Away From - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sam BakerWhen you really like eating a specific form of food you might be doing your entire body more harm than good, particularly when that food is high in cholesterol. When you suffer from high cholesterol levels you should discover ways that you are able to reduce your numbers and keep it lower. In ...
Views: 280 - Your Erectile Dysfunction can be Related to Heart Health - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Mark RosenbergDear Health-Minded Readers, Some of my over 40 male patients are concerned about whether or not they may have erectile dysfunction. We go over their symptoms (see below) and often times they do have a classic ED picture. However, when I ask these patients if anyone in their family has had ...
Views: 135 - Herbal Remedies for Heart Disease - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2011 from Anjali SharmaToned milk or fat free milk help to keep the heart healthy and protected from strokes or other heart diseases — stated a a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Scientists from several universities in the United States and Norway measured the kidney function of ...
Views: 56 - Constant Heartburn-Getting rid of it - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2011 from Billy BlackburnConstant heartburnis really an extreme soreness appearing round the chest. Heartburn takes place when abdomen acid refluxes, or results in blood to flow, via a valve recognized as esophageal sphincter (LES) and it rubs the esophagus the incorrect way. LES is accountable for preventing the ...
Views: 59 - Maintaining a Healthy Heart in Modern Times - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Kandice LinwrightI hate to come across as negative with my first article here on SelfGrowth.com, but I’m beginning to think that heart conditions such as stroke and heart attack are becoming less and less preventable in the world we live in. With environmental toxins in the air we breathe, the food we eat, and ...
Views: 155(1 vote) - Why it is important to boost your immune system - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Good HealthThe present-day hectic lifestyles of people involve tremendous stress, unhealthy dietary habits, fatigue, anxiety and zero exercising. Add to this the threats of new viral strains and smarter microorganisms attacking your body. Hence, it has become important to support your immune system ...
Views: 85 - Terminalia Arjuna, Heart health, Cholesterol health - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2011 from Veena DeoAyurveda gives equal importance to both physical & psychological factors in heart diseases. Ayurveda emphasizes that the heart should be protected with special care as life depends upon its proper functioning. Continuous efforts should be made to protect the heart as one's age advances. Though ...
Views: 112 - Avoiding Cardiovascular Disease: 5 steps to eating for your heart - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Cheri KingI recently read a Review article that surveyed 594 studies relating diet to heart disease. When all valid, quality research was lumped together, the authors could see what foods contributed to and what foods were protective against heart disease. What they found was surprising. Saturated ...
Views: 153 - Why Are Mesothelioma Attorneys Needed? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandAsbestos usage was banned in 1970 due to the many health risks it posed. Among all the noted risks was the danger of contracting Mesothelioma, a form of cancer that originates in the Mesothelium, a membrane that covers the internal organs of the body. It is believed that those who have been ...
Views: 78 - How Do Mesothelioma Attorneys Work? - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2011 from Vicki SutherlandMesothelioma attorneys are those who focus primarily on asbestos lawsuits and asbestos-related cases. They argue the cases of Mesothelioma patients who may have contracted the disease due to asbestos exposure and assist them in filing lawsuits in order to gain compensation for emotional and ...
Views: 66 - Best Treatment Available For Hypertension - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from anuradha thakurHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is chronically elevated. With every heart beat, the heart pumps blood through the arteries to the rest of the body. Blood pressure is the force of blood that is pushing up against the walls of the ...
Views: 64 - High Blood Pressure and Heart Problem - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2011 from anuradha thakurIn our anatomy Arteries plays a actual important role in our body. It backpack claret from the affection to the blow of your body. They are claret argosy and commonly arteries are actual flexible, bland and claret breeze actual calmly through them. The claret moves through the arteries it ...
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