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- Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux - Know Them and Prevent Acid Reflux - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBasically, the condition is exacerbated by certain foods that you choose to eat. Acid reflux or GERD is a major digestive problem that involves the malfunctioning of the stomach and inevitable damage to the esophagus. The best way to solve the problem is to be aware of what foods to avoid ...
Views: 619(1 vote) - Gallstones Natural Treatment - 7 Simple and Effective Tips - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are trying to find a gallstones natural treatment that you can afford, you will want to continue reading this article. Nowadays, everyone needs to save money whenever and however they can. This holds true to treating some aliments as well. We understand that your money needs to go ...
Views: 634(1 vote) - Garlic and Onion for High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGarlic and onion are being used for centuries in treating high blood pressure by different cultures because of its therapeutic virtues. Garlic and onions are herbs from the lily family with the ability to strengthen the heart and maintain the blood flow thereby regulating the pressure of the ...
Views: 2232(1 vote) - Healing Back Pain - 3 Self-care Methods in Healing Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPain is said to be a message transmitted by the back nerves to the brain's cell receptors. Pain killers used in healing back pain merely block these messages so they will not be transmitted to the neuros. Based on this, you are merely relying on drugs to perform a function that you yourself ...
Views: 898(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Diet - Improving Your Diet by Adding Dietary Fibers - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSince most of the causes that trigger high blood pressure stems from improper dietary intakes, we should give concern as to how our body eliminates the resulting wastes. These wastes are either eliminated through the kidney or through the large intestines. Fiber as waste binder plays a pivotal ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Headaches - What You Should Do To Ease The Pressure - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure or hypertension is very popular amongst Americans, yet it often goes undetected. When the disease is not under control in a timely manner, it has great potential to cause further complications. Subsequently, the cardiovascular disease does not cause symptoms, therefore ...
Views: 734(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Over 200mmHg - How to Avoid It? - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is a condition that affects millions of people all over the world. It is a disorder in which too much pressure exerted by the blood on the blood vessels causes complicated diseases that can threaten the lives of sufferers. High blood pressure may cause ...
Views: 2683(1 vote) - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Ideal for Sufferers Who Need to Avoid Drug Medications - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHome remedies for high blood pressure plays a significant role if a person’s health condition is one that renders him or her ineligible for drug medication. One such condition is that of being pregnant. We are all aware that pregnant women are not supposed to ingest drug medications to avoid ...
Views: 892(4 votes) - Homeopathic Cures for Tinnitus - Choosing the Right Plan - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonExasperating noises in the ears such as hooping, buzzing, or ringing can be sporadic or incessant. This situation can sometimes be associated with fractional hearing loss, and can certainly disturb and annoy you. Tinnitus can go along with some conditions connected to the nervous system and ...
Views: 2441(1 vote) - How Hormones Influence Blood Pressure to Rise - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHormones are the chemical messengers of the body since they release certain cells that affect tissues, muscles, and organ cells. Hormones influence blood pressure, like in the case of our kidneys where the hormonal imbalance of insulin leads to a diabetic disorder that progresses with high blood ...
Views: 1162(1 vote) - How Smoking can Cause High Blood Pressure - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonArteries are blood vessels that carry the blood from the heart to other parts of your body. High blood pressure will occur if the blood cannot pass through these arteries at a normal pace. In relation to smoking, the nicotine content of cigarettes or tobacco causes the arteries to ...
Views: 626(1 vote) - How to Deal with Stress to Prevent High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDuring the start of the century in 1900, the most common causes of death were mostly communicable diseases which later on were addressed and cured by medical science. The elimination of these diseases in our midst somehow doubled the life expectancy of humanity. What can be quite interesting is ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - How to Measure Your Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe average normal adult blood pressure is 120 systolic and 80 diastolic or simply stated as 120 over 80 in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) or 120/80 mmHg. Every individual varies in his or her blood pressure level. The blood pressure reading mentioned above may be used as a reference in ...
Views: 1150(1 vote) - How to Pass a Kidney Stone - 3 Steps Approach - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMost people that are searching the internet to find ways to get rid of the pain from passing kidney stones, how to pass a kidney stone, or even how to avoid getting them. Rarely are people trying to find out how they can pass a kidney stone in a day or less. So, we have decided to change things ...
Views: 927(3 votes) - How to Reduce High Blood Pressure - What You Can Do - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHave you recently been diagnosed with having high blood pressure? Are you trying to research alternatives to lower your blood pressure? This article is going to help you to understand how to reduce high blood pressure. Understanding how to reduce blood pressure is not nearly as difficult as ...
Views: 835(1 vote) - Hypertension Sufferer's Diet - What Are the Processed Foods to Avoid - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonUnknown to many, unprocessed, or natural foods already contain sodium chloride sufficient enough for our body’s needs, hence, obtaining salt through natural food is not a problem. It is with the intake of processed foods that our body gets to encounter sodium chloride content that causes high ...
Views: 965(1 vote) - K-Factor in Diets and its Importance in Controlling High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough blood pressure is the result of different factors, the common denominator is extreme salt and the improper balance of potassium and sodium. These two are the major electrolytes of the body in the production of energy, nerve conduction, cell integrity, to name a few. They are the ...
Views: 7524(1 vote) - Kidney Stones Natural Treatment - 8 Remedies That Work - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are concerned with the side effects from taking medications to treat your kidney stones, you could look at one of the many kidney stones natural treatment options that are available all over the internet. Make sure you discuss your desire to use a natural remedy for your kidney stones ...
Views: 1262(1 vote) - Lower Back Pain Exercises - Suitable Exercises for Your Back Pain Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are many reasons why people develop causes for lower back pain. They may be work related or may have stemmed from injuries road, sports, or simple accidents. In some cases, the reason for a person's lower back suffering may be due to the person's ageing process. For whatever reasons we ...
Views: 976(1 vote) - Lower Blood Pressure - Tips to Bring Your Numbers Down - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKeeping your blood pressure in control is very important for your overall health. When your blood pressure rises you can be on your way to several health conditions. In this article you will find tips on how to lower your blood pressure, reasons you should lower your blood pressure and causes of ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - Lowering High Blood Pressure with Spices - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAs you likely already know it is important to maintain control over your blood pressure. Natural and alternative treatments for controlling blood pressure is rapidly increasing in popularity among people everywhere. Lowering high blood pressure with spices could very well be the most appreciated ...
Views: 3538(1 vote) - Malignant Hypertension - The Uncommon Silent Killer - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany Americans live with high blood pressure everyday, yet they continue to practice unhealthy lifestyles. Because the signs and symptoms of the cardiovascular disease go undetected for so long, other cardiovascular complications develop unexpectedly. Once detected by medical professionals, ...
Views: 761(1 vote) - Managing Hypertension - 5 Steps to Save Your Life - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension or high blood pressure is an alarming epidemic that is claiming the lives of many Americans. Medically defined as a cardiovascular condition, if untreated, it leads to more sever complications and potential death. What Americans should know it that managing hypertension is not ...
Views: 1140(1 vote) - Natural Cure for Kidney Stones - What Will Help You Pass Them? - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding a natural cure for kidney stones is not going to be as difficult as you might think. In many cases, more individuals are seeking natural remedies to subside their discomfort and heal their ailments. In general, we live in a more health conscious society, therefore natural remedies are ...
Views: 933(1 vote) - Natural Cure for Urinary Tract Infection - Natural Remedies to Treat Your UTI - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFinding the right natural cure for urinary tract infection can be time consuming to say the list. You have to rummage through all of the information online and cross reference it against the suggestions that have been given to you from well meaning friends and family members. Urinary tract ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Natural Remedies For High Blood Pressure - 7 Effective Ways - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonWhat is the most common health problem that is growing at the alarming rate? Hypertension or High Blood Pressure will be the answer given by one out of four people. Presently, most doctors will urge patients to take pharmaceutical medication to keep their conditions in control. However, ...
Views: 1076(1 vote) - Natural Treatment for Fluctuating High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is important that you control your high blood pressure and maintain a healthy blood pressure level. It is often wise to find a natural treatment for fluctuating high blood pressure instead of taking prescription medication. To treat your fluctuating blood pressure naturally there are a few ...
Views: 3825(1 vote) - Non Surgical Hemorrhoid Removal - Get the Relief You Want - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoid is a common problem suffered by people who have high risk for it. This may be due to chronic constipation, too much straining brought by pregnancy, prolonged sitting, and low fiber diet or even by eating spicy foods. Hemorrhoids often let you suffer from pain and discomfort, and ...
Views: 2125(1 vote) - Reasons For High Blood Pressure - Get The Truth - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension is not uncommon amongst Americans and it is the preliminary to the leading cause of death in the United States, heart failure. For this reason alone, it is important to identify the reasons for high blood pressure. Many people live with the condition for years unaware of the risk ...
Views: 725(1 vote) - Remedies for Lower Back Pain - 5 Remedies were Medically Proven as Ineffective - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBack pain disorder is prevalent. Based on American surveys, it is one of the most common excuses for not reporting for work. Based on the rate of its prevalence, survey results also showed that the American population alone spends as much as $50 billion every year for different remedies for ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Remove Gallstones - Know What Works and Get Rid of Your Gallstones - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDepending on the individual you speak to, you might have options to remove gallstones. On the other hand, there are probably the same number of individuals that will tell you that your only option is having your gallbladder removed. Here is the information we found, you can weigh the pros and ...
Views: 823(1 vote) - Scientifically Proven Exercises That Can Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDetermining the positive effects of exercise as treatment for high blood pressure was proven by a certain study. Two groups of people with high blood pressure were divided into groups and paired according to weight, height and family background with the same medication to maintain their blood ...
Views: 1692(1 vote) - Sodium and Potassium Imbalance Can Cause Hypertension - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPeople develop hypertension or high-blood pressure for several reasons. It may be in the genes or due to a kidney disorder as well as stress related factors. The most common causes however are due to dietary intakes that result to excessive salt in our body. Excessive salt intakes will result to ...
Views: 1667(1 vote) - Symptoms and Causes of High Blood Pressure Can Be Reversed Through Proper Awareness - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBeing aware of the symptoms of high blood pressure and its causes are the best tools we can have in order to avoid high blood pressure. We can deter its debilitating effects if we know its causes before the symptoms of high blood pressure takes place. The common symptoms of high blood pressure, ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - The Behaviors of Type A Personalities and Why They are Prone to Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on psychological studies, there are basically two types of personalities living in our society. One is simply classified as a Type A person and of course, the other is a Type B, person. Naturally, it would further interest you to know how you can distinguish a Type A from a Type B ...
Views: 769(1 vote) - The Cardiovascular System and How it is Affected by High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure can be managed by dietary intake and lifestyle. If we can control high blood pressure, chances are that we will lessen the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney problems, and other complications related to the excretory and the cardiovascular systems. In order to do this, we ...
Views: 1249(1 vote) - Therapy for Gout - What is Best for You? - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough our medical and technical fields are rapidly advancing in attempts to come up with new and improved methods for treating many medical conditions, nothing new has been brought to light in an attempt to completely eliminate gout pain. However, there are numerous different types of therapy ...
Views: 664(1 vote) - Tinnitus Therapy - Behavioral Techniques to Attain Habituation - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the most effective tinnitus remedy being recommended lately is called the process of habituation. Habituation refers to the behavioural techniques adopted by the tinnitus sufferer in order to relegate the noises into the background and become adept at ignoring the irritating sounds ...
Views: 3221(2 votes) - Treatment for Gallstones - 5 Symptoms that Tell if Gallstones Treatment is Necessary - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on medical records, gallstones sufferers do not experience any signs or symptoms that indicate the presence of gallbladder disorders. Often, it will only be detected as a result of examination procedures related to some other diseases. If not, it is said that it can go undetected for ...
Views: 676(2 votes) - Treatment for Hypertension - 5 Tips for a Healthier Life - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonHypertension affects over 60 percent of adults in the United States. Often referred to as the “silent killer,” this disease can lead to heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure and stroke. Treatment for hypertension is generally controlled by physicians with the administration ...
Views: 724(1 vote) - Treatment of High Blood Pressure - Are There Options? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people that are diagnosed with high blood pressure are unaware of the options that are available for treatment. Treatment of high blood pressure does not necessarily indicate medications are necessary. There are alternative treatments that have been proven to work for many people. However, ...
Views: 872(1 vote) - Upper Back Pain Causes and Treatment Using Simple Remedies - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe upper back pain causes may be related to injury or distress sustained from work related activities. In other cases, some individuals adopted poor postures, which subsequently resulted to muscular irritation or joint dysfunction or at times both, over a period of time. The pain becomes ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Upper Back Pain Relief - 3 Exercises to Reduce Pain - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people are forced to suffer with upper back pain. Relief does not have to be in the form of medication or total bed rest. You can exercise and find the relief you are seeking. However, if the pain is persistent you should consult a medical care provider. Also, if the pain is new, due to an ...
Views: 888(1 vote) - Valerian - Still Lacks FDA Approval as Hypertension Treatment - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonValerian is the generic name of a root herb used as a sedative substance to treat insomnia and anxiety disorder. For more than one thousand years, Valerian root has been used as a tranquilizer to calm people by helping them alleviate stress. The biochemicals of valerian are similar to the ...
Views: 1132(1 vote) - Weight Loss Diet to Effectively Reduce High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on May 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to control high blood pressure, you have to control your weight. This is based on statistics that almost 30 percent of people with high blood pressure can be cured by losing weight. An additional fat will need blood capillaries measuring a length of about 5 miles longer, hence, ...
Views: 1181(1 vote) - What is High Blood Pressure and When Does it Take Place? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to have a better understanding of what is high blood pressure, and how we can take appropriate actions to lower our high blood pressure, it is a must that we should first understand the properties of a normal blood pressure. To have a thorough knowledge of what high blood pressure is ...
Views: 749(1 vote) - Dissolving Gallstones Naturally - 5 Medicinal Properties of Artichokes in Gallstones Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSurgery as an option to treat gallbladder disorder has often been criticized. It is said that an estimated 40% to 50% of those who underwent gallstone removal surgery, suffer from constant diarrhea, excessive bowel gas and dull abdominal pains as a result of losing their gallbladders. Hence, ...
Views: 2497(2 votes) - Stop Acid Reflux - How to Treat Acid Reflux by Using 5 Simple Drug-free Treatment Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux (GER) or acid reflux occurs when the contents of the stomach including acids spill out into the esophagus due to the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to function properly. Once the stomach acid reaches the esophagus, you will feel a burning pain in ...
Views: 733(2 votes) - Upper Back Pain Exercises That Work - 3 Effective Exercises to Relieve Your Back Pain - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany health conditions can be minimized with the right exercises. To reduce your upper back pain, exercises will need to be light to moderate to ensure you do not cause further damage to your back. You should also speak with your doctor before beginning an exercise regimen. Your doctor ...
Views: 922(2 votes) - Help for Back Pain - Look for Other Options if Treatments Don't Work - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are suffering from back pain caused by simple muscle strains, your pain may be due to simple muscle spasms. If treated properly and with the right medication, the muscle strain causing you discomfort can be treated in just a few weeks. However, some sufferers will experience chronic ...
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