They affect the rich and the poor, the powerful and the lowly, the young and the elderly. Even kids may have them and Americans alone spend over $150 million yearly trying to get rid of them. They’re hemorrhoids and you could be their next victim!
“Joke all you like about ...They ... Views: 626
Sunshine helps the body produce vitamin D and stimulates the growth of red blood corpuscles. Too much sunlight, however, encourages the growth of skin cancer and other diseases. To protect itself from the harmful effects of the sun's ultraviolet rays, the Malpighian cells of the epidermis or ... Views: 690
Varicose veins are the price man has to pay for standing upright. Four-legged animals do not develop them.
Veins have the difficult task of bringing blood from the lower extremities to the heart. They do this without the benefit of a pump and against gravity. Blood travels uphill by muscular ... Views: 736
In addition to being one of the largest organs in the body, the liver produces a greenish-brown fluid called bile which aids in the absorption of fats.
Bile is secreted in the intestines daily, more so after meals. From the liver, bile travels to the duodenum or intestinal tract. It ... Views: 700
The menopause or change of life begins at different ages. A woman usually experiences this at age 50 but it may start as early as 30 or be delayed until the late fifties.
Heredity, living conditions, and childbearing all play a part in the menopause. Its arrival may be hastened by a bad ... Views: 612
Long before there were inhalers or tablets, doctors relied on herbal medicine to help asthmatics. This is not surprising since many asthma drugs originated from medicinal plants. Theophylline, for instance, comes from the herb Datura stramonium while Amni visnana is the source of cromolyn ... Views: 941
If you have asthma, you’re not alone. About 20 millions Americans have the disease and the figures are growing. To make matters worse, the market is littered with questionable asthma remedies that are more dangerous than the disease itself.
To show you what I mean, here’s a short ... Views: 580
Feeling depressed because you have asthma? Don’t be blue. Millions of Americans are like you. About 20 million people have asthma and nine million US children under 18 have been diagnosed with the condition.
The thought of having asthma can be frightening, especially since it causes ... Views: 554
Every day in America alone, 30,000 people have an asthma attack. Of that number, 5, 000 people visit the emergency room, a thousand are admitted to the hospital and 11 people die due to asthma, according to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology.
While asthma is incurable, ... Views: 632
If you’ve had enough of running, are tired of walking or lifting weights, bored of biking or simply can’t stand the heat, then swimming is for you. This popular water sport is a great way to exercise, meet new friends, and kill time.
People swim for different reasons. A dip in ... Views: 498
The growing problem of antibiotic resistance is sweeping the world, putting many people at risk of deadly respiratory tract infections (RTIs).
This was the consensus of medical experts at the 22nd International Congress of Chemotherapy in Amsterdam. The congress brought together nearly 3,000 ... Views: 666
Your hands and feet work a lot. They’re subjected to great pressure from doing daily tasks and walking. To protect itself from the strain and pressure of everyday life, the skin creates unsightly and painful corns.
Corns are caused by wearing poorly-fitting boots or shoes. They usually occur ... Views: 1076
Do you have a burning pain in your chest, neck, or throat immediately after overeating? Does this happen after you consume too much fried, fatty or spicy foods? Does drinking coffee, soda or alcohol make you uncomfortable? Is the pain so severe that you feel you’re having a heart attack?
If ... Views: 500
Everyone knows that milk is a rich source of calcium that plays a significant role in preventing osteoporosis, a crippling and fatal bone disease that affects 200 million people worldwide. However, for some 65 million Americans and 90 percent of the world’s population milk is not the “perfect ... Views: 537
If you have vaginal candidiasis, you’re not alone. This common yeast infection affects mainly women and is characterized by vaginal itching, burning and pain. Other embarrassing symptoms are vaginal discharge and reddening of the genital area and sometimes the upper thighs.
One in two women ... Views: 642
A person who snores not only disturbs the sleep of others. He may damage their hearing. This was revealed by Mark Bricklin, executive editor of Prevention magazine, who said that a snorer sounds like a "yammering jackhammer" or a "ringing alarm clock."
How much noise does a snorer create? ... Views: 666
High blood pressure or hypertension is a silent killer that threatens millions of people worldwide. Yet many are unaware they have the disease and are at risk of developing stroke, heart disease, blindness and kidney failure.
In American alone, 50 million people age 6 and older – or ... Views: 818
Women who routinely douche with feminine hygiene products are more likely to suffer from pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), yeast infections and cervical cancer.
This was revealed by Dr. John Renner of the Consumer Health Information Research Institute in “The Women’s Book of Home ... Views: 619
Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you wake up at night with a sour taste in your mouth, choking and having difficulty breathing? Do you have recurring heartburn – a burning sensation rising from the stomach or lower chest up towards the neck?
If you answered “yes” to the ... Views: 1315
Are brain foods real? Can they make you intelligent? Promoters think so and one brain food is even being touted as a slimming aid. But the facts say otherwise.
Many people think fish is a brain food. This misconception probably arose when iodized salt wasn't available before and many people ... Views: 746
Millions of patients worldwide are swallowing pills that are either substandard or fake and this can kill them.
This warning comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) that recently called for an immediate global action against the growing epidemic of fake and substandard medicines that ... Views: 568
Worried sick about the high cost of medicines? Looking for cheaper substitutes that will help you save money? In these hard and trying times, everyone’s looking for a better deal and generic drugs - which are a lot cheaper than branded or “innovator” drugs - appear to be the ... Views: 546
Fake and ineffective drugs flood the global market and millions of people are suffering because of this.
This startling fact comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) that recently called the proliferation of fake drugs a “silent epidemic” that affects people from all walks ... Views: 814
It lurks in the office, at school, and at home. It affects both young and old alike. It is responsible for a host of ailments that can cripple and even kill you. That invisible epidemic is stress and you could be its next victim!
Numerous surveys confirm that we live in stressful times and ... Views: 523
Do you smoke? Are you suffering from hypertension? Are you always exposed to sunlight? If you answered “yes” to the above questions and are over 50 years old, you’re at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that affects 30 million people worldwide.
The ... Views: 541
The next time you dine, don’t forget to eat your vegetables. They may reduce your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a serious disease that affects 30 million people worldwide and is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50.
This advice comes from Dr. Steven Pratt, ... Views: 606
American author and humorist Mark Twain once remarked that it was easy to quit smoking. He had done it a hundred times!
But unlike Twain, the effects of smoking are far from funny. It can lead to various diseases, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD currently affects 30 ... Views: 578
People who see the world differently with their eyes aren’t necessarily being romantic or cynical. They may be suffering from a serious disease called age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of blindness in people over 50.
Indeed, for 30 million people worldwide who ... Views: 561
When celebrating Christmas, don’t let the holiday spirit overcome your good judgment and common sense. Otherwise, you could be the next target of robbers, swindlers, and other racketeers who like to take advantage of the season.
To keep you on your toes and save you from worry, anxiety, ... Views: 539
Christmas is a time for family reunions, parties, and fun. It’s also the time when prowlers and other criminal elements are most likely to strike.
Indeed, the holidays can be a perfect opportunity for robbers, swindlers, and other con men to ply their trade. If you’re not ... Views: 604
Holiday shopping can be fun but it can also be stressful. The heavy traffic, the long lines of people buying gifts, and the crowded malls can be a constant source of irritation, frustration, and wrinkles!
Compounding the problem is the presence of predators. No, I’m not talking about ... Views: 592
Outside the four corners of your home is a world of adventure and excitement. It’s a place to mingle and meet people. A place you can explore and find different ways to amuse yourself. A place where you can keep fit and be healthy.
But before you begin your adventure, be prepared. The ... Views: 552
In case you’ve forgotten, the world doesn’t begin and end with your TV set. There’s a whole new world waiting for you just outside your home. A world that’s big enough for everyone to explore and meet old friends and make new ones.
Indeed, the great outdoors can ... Views: 507
Being obese puts you at risk for many life-threatening diseases not to mention the fact that it can ruin your appearance and lower your confidence. The good news is you don’t have to spend a fortune to keep fit and look good. All it takes is a little discipline and the right ... Views: 615
Can a plant help you lose weight? Promoters of evening primrose oil say it’s possible but the medical community is skeptical. Read this article and learn why.
Evening primrose is a weed with pale yellow flowers that open at night. It is common as grass in the English countryside and a ... Views: 886
Old age brings about a number of diseases. One of them is rheumatoid arthritis (RA) that affects millions of people worldwide.
In RA, the body's connective tissue reacts sensitively to invading bacteria, changes in temperature or secretions made by the endocrine glands. Physical and emotional ... Views: 911
You’re sick and tired of your fat ugly body and desperately want to lose weight. Will behavior modification help?
Before we answer that question, allow me to give you a little background first. Behavior modification means modifying your eating behavior in order to lose weight.
Does ... Views: 657
Are you being bullied by bursitis? Terrorized by tendonitis? Fear no more. It’s time to fight back!
Bursitis is the inflammation of the bursa, the saclike fluid filled structure that lubricates, cushions, and protects the joint.
The bursae of the elbow, shoulder, hip, knee or heel ... Views: 893
The highly respected Medical Letter calls it "unbalanced, unsound and unsafe." The Council on Foods and Nutrition of the American Medical Association refers to it as a "bizarre regimen without any scientific merit." The chair of the board of the New York County Medical Association describes it ... Views: 552
Will the "grapefruit diet" help you lose weight? Contrary to what its promoters say, this particular diet won’t burn fat. This is actually an old gimmick which made pink grapefruit popular in Britain in the early '70s.
Because many people were fooled into thinking that they could become ... Views: 993
Vegetarianism certainly has its rewards but there are risks involved if you're not careful. It all depends on the kind of diet you follow.
There are three types of vegetarian diets, namely, vegan (the rare and true type) where no animal flesh or byproducts like eggs or dairy products are ... Views: 1042
Will lecithin make you thin? While it appears to sound right, nutrition experts say we should discard this wrong notion since lecithin has no effect on fat. What’s more, buying supplements is a waste of money because we already have enough lecithin in our diet.
"There is quite a lot in ... Views: 872
Many slimming and beauty salons claim they can increase the size of a woman's breasts through various exercise programs and mechanical devices. All these have one thing in common: they don't work. None of these advertised treatments can actually increase breast size.
The size of the breasts ... Views: 803
Ads for diet soft drinks show slender, beautiful women parading in skimpy bikinis, obviously to entice people to buy thee products and make them believe that they can control weight.
But these ads are deceiving since there is no evidence to support these claims, according to Kurt Butler and ... Views: 1296
For a health food, spirulina leaves a lot to be desired. It looks bad, is very expensive, and tastes terrible.
But people are buying this blue-green algae because they believe it will cure a litany of ills ranging from diabetes to depression. Since spirulina promoters don’t want to ... Views: 2441
First it was volleyball. Now a new study says that millions of women are at risk for sagging breasts because of jogging.
This disheartening news could affect nine women in England alone unless they wear the right sports bra.
Dr. Joanne Scurr, a biomechanics professor at the University of ... Views: 840
Ever since the male species became obsessed with female breasts, things were never the same. Women suddenly became conscious of them - whether they were big enough and looked right. Fashion found a way of exploiting them and pop star Madonna gave new meaning to them with her outrageous ...Ever ... Views: 937
Do you bite your nails often? Do you find it difficult to stop? Then welcome to the club. Nail biting is common among children although adults are not exempted from this nervous habit. Famous nail biters include Britney Spears, Eva Mendez, Lisa Marie Presley, and Elijah Wood.
Nail biting or ... Views: 29240
Here is the third and last part of our series on fitness myths that can affect your exercise routine. The next time you hear them, ignore them if you’re serious about keeping fit and losing weight.
‘Women who exercise will develop bulging muscles.’
Some women are afraid ... Views: 550
No one can stop old age. It catches up with everyone sooner or later. But old age can be a blessing rather than a curse if you know how to look young. Here are some tips to push back the hands of time and avoid wrinkles.
Drink enough liquids. Skin becomes dry and wrinkled if you lack fluids. ... Views: 1085