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- A Gout Diet - Foods You Can Eat - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a common condition for both men and women. It is also considered to be very painful by those that have had an attack with gout. Gout is an inflammation of the joints that is caused by the crystallization of uric acids. Usually there is swelling, redness and often a burning sensation ...
Views: 774(2 votes) - Acid Reflux Home Treatment - Best Remedy Right in Your Own Home - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt's always a good feeling to be home. Here you can always relax, laze, be loud, and find food you can stuff yourself with. The only problem is you get too relaxed and tend to lie down after having a heavy meal. In a matter of minutes, your world is going to turn upside down because that's ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Causes Of High Blood Pressure - The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe causes of high blood pressure are still unknown to many medical researchers, although risk factors have been discovered. Only a small percent of hypertension cases have a clear cause. High blood pressure that is diagnosed with a clear cause of how the patient obtained the illness is ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - Gallstones Remedy - 4 Essential Diet Modifications - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people have gallstones; some require surgery and others have no idea they even have them. On occasion, gallstones are even stumbled upon during testing for other conditions. A lot of people are wondering if there is a gallstones remedy or if they have no options other than surgery. ...
Views: 660(2 votes) - Lower Back Pain Help - Here is What You Can Do - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMillions of people across the globe suffer from back pain at least once in their lives. However, not everyone is lucky enough to only have to deal with back pain only once. For many people, help is nearly impossible for them to find. However, if you do not go to your doctor to be treated for ...
Views: 901(1 vote) - Natural Remedies for Urinary Tract Infection - 6 Popular Remedies - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonMost people are very hesitant to seek for medical advices because of financial consideration so they rather opt for the natural means of curing themselves. But this is not just the reason why most people preferred such methods. Natural treatments are safe and easy. One of the most common ...
Views: 1805(1 vote) - Remedies for High Blood Pressure - Take Control of Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are several different remedies for high blood pressure, tips and tricks to reduce your blood pressure, natural remedies and even medications that can lower elevated blood pressure. Here are some steps you can take to take your life back. One of the most popular remedies for high blood ...
Views: 942(1 vote) - Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection - What You Should be Looking For - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDo you know what the symptoms of urinary tract infection are? Many people that suffer from a urinary tract infection go untreated for an extended amount of time because they were not aware of the symptoms they should have been looking for. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you will be able ...
Views: 627(1 vote) - Treatment of Gallstones - What Options Do You Have - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe treatment of gallstones can and will vary depending on the individuals overall health, their personal preferences and the options their medical care provider feels are safe for the patient. Keep in mind, you always have a say in your course of treatment for every medical condition. You have ...
Views: 688(1 vote) - Treatment of Kidney Stones - Know the Facts and Get Effective Treatment - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonTreatment of kidney stone is not cut and dry or black and white. Before a doctor can determine the best course of treatment. There are a few factors that your doctor will consider before narrowing down the best treatment for you. The first will be your existing health, such as your lifestyle ...
Views: 593(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infection Remedy - How Effective is your UTI Remedy? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere is so much that has been said about goldenseal as an effective urinary tract infection remedy, but there is so little that we know about it. It is one of the most recommended natural treatments for UTI, and knowing what makes it effective can help us discern its potentials as alternative ...
Views: 1005(1 vote) - Gallstones Alternative Treatment - Vitamin C Is Effective - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere is much controversy about the treatment of gallstones by surgery methods. A lot of medical practitioners contend that patients need not be subjected to undergo painful and expensive open surgery. In some parts of the world, gallstones alternative treatments have been effective in removing ...
Views: 1782(1 vote) - Best Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids - 2 Remedies That Work - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids are very uncomfortable conditions, but are very much avoidable. But for those who currently suffer from them, home remedies are available to help you deal with the condition. Currently there are two best home remedies for hemorrhoids. 1. The Ice Cold Treatment Itching, pain, ...
Views: 1028 - How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids Permanently - 3 Causes and 3 Ways to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonAny person who has suffered the pain and discomfort would want to know how to get rid of hemorrhoids permanently. No one wants to experience such a painful and embarrassing condition ever again. To know how to get rid of hemorrhoids permanently you must first know how hemorrhoids ...
Views: 1405 - Urinary Tract Infection Recovery Time - How Long Will It Last? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonUrinary tract infection is one of the infections that are very common both in men and women. It is caused by bacteria particularly E. coli that enter the urinary tract, urethra and bladder. Pains that are unbearable and discomfort go along with urinary tract infection. These can hinder the ...
Views: 3785 - 5 Easy Tips for Losing Weight - Fat Loss Made Simple - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt's that time of year again when everyone decides they need to go on a diet, they are going to eat healthy and exercise. Have you ever wondered why so many people fail with their diets? Basically, many people decide to begin too fast and lose motivation or simply have made their own diet and ...
Views: 643 - 8 Tips To Control Gout With Diet - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you or someone you know is suffering from gout, you know how painful this can be. Finding ways to not only alleviate the pain and methods to control the onset of future bouts of gout can be a difficult task. It has been proven time and again that a person can control gout with diet. There are ...
Views: 5448 - Acid Reflux - Find Me Medicine That Will Make Me Better - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAcid reflux medicine is essential for treating those nasty and painful symptoms associated with the condition but before you get the medicine you need, it’s time to get diagnosed. This can only be done by a doctor so it’s time to make that appointment! After this appointment has ...
Views: 632 - Acid Reflux and Chest Pain - It Could Already be a Heart Attack - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonAcid reflux and chest pain can present some form of danger to a heart patient. The chest pains are quite common, some individuals are not aware that what they are suffering is no longer acid reflux and chest pains but already the onset of a heart attack. Before going any further, let us first ...
Views: 1067 - Acid Reflux Disease Symptoms - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAcid Reflux or GERD is a severe digestive condition that affects 1 out of every 10 adults in their lifetime. The disease is obviously very common, yet often goes untreated. If treated, it is generally treated with the use of drugs which does not cure the problem. The drug treatment only ...
Views: 723 - Acid Reflux Indigestion - How to Avoid the GERD Symptoms - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux (GER) or acid reflux indigestion is caused by the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) to seal the passageway of the stomach. Hence, stomach contents containing regurgitated food and acids leak out into the esophagus. If a leakage happens, the effects can reach ...
Views: 1324 - Acid Reflux Natural Cure - 7 Effective Remedies for Acid Reflux - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAcid reflux disease is a common condition that causes damage to the esophagus. The effects of the disease (also referred to as GERD) have great potential to be painful and ongoing. Although most healthcare professionals initially prescribe drugs to slow down the progression of the effects, acid ...
Views: 756 - Acid Reflux Natural Treatment - 7 Ways to Find Relief Naturally - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal Reflux (GERD), more commonly known as acid reflux is a condition that directly affects the esophagus. The esophagus becomes inflamed when the liquid content of the stomach builds up in the organ. Surprisingly enough, the severity of the condition ultimately depends on you. To ...
Views: 966 - Back Pain Relief - Exercise Tips to Feel Better - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from back pain, you can do something about it. Although, some circumstances might require medications to control the pain, it is possible that you can find back pain relief without medications. For some back pain relief, exercise can be the best prescription for you. It is ...
Views: 745 - Beer and Kidney Stones - Is it Safe? - by Submitted on May 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany men and woman have had the misfortune of dealing with the agonizing pain of passing a kidney stone. If you have not had to deal with the excruciating pain, you are one of the lucky ones! To make matters much worse for those that have had kidney stones, there is an 80% chance that they ...
Views: 3832 - Best Natural Gout Remedies - Treating Gout Attack - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a disease common to middle-aged men and women who have passed their menopausal stage. This goes with unbearable pain, inflammation of the joints and redness of the affected area. How does this gout form? If the body, specifically the blood contains a lot of uric acid that couldn’t be ...
Views: 1494 - Calcium Channel Blockers and Gout - What You Need to Know - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you have been suffering from painful bouts with gout you might be considering asking your doctor to prescribe you something for the pain. It is important that you are aware of some possible drug interactions. There are also some medications that can cause your gout to become aggravated. ...
Views: 4764 - Can Fatty Liver Be Reversed? Learn the Proper Way - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonWhen it comes to the condition of the liver, everybody is concerned. Why? That’s because it is one of the organs of the body that has a lot of important functions. So, any malfunction may cause a lot of problems. It is also a sensitive part of the body that if damaged, can be the cause of one’s ...
Views: 1073 - Can I Lose Fat Off My Stomach Without Losing My Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonBeware! There are more unproductive methods to losing abdominal fat than there are beneficial methods. A most common question these days is: How can I successfully lose fat off my stomach? Many advertisements these days focus on one thing and one thing only: Making money. Because of this and ...
Views: 1018 - Cause of Diabetes - Having Too Much or Too Little of the Insulin Beta Cells - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonTo understand the main cause of diabetes, it is important for us to understand how the pancreas responds in producing insulin beta cells needed for the body's glucose absorption. Under normal circumstances, the glucose (sugar) will enter the bloodstream which will act as fuel for the body. The ...
Views: 596 - Cholesterol and Triglycerides - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe medical term lipid disorder refers to high blood cholesterol and triglycerides. It means that there are plenty of fatty substances in the blood such as cholesterol and triglycerides. Cholesterol is used in the building of cell membranes and other hormones while triglycerides are chains ...
Views: 601 - Chronic Back Pain Relief - 4 Most Popular Non-Surgical Methods - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDoctors refer to some chronic back disorders as "nonspecific low back pain" if the discomfort felt is not due to a cancerous growth, a slipped disk, a fracture or a compression due to fracture. The more persistent types of back pain disorders are being distinguished from their root causes, since ...
Views: 926 - Chronic Back Pain Treatment - Is There Relief? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSuffering from chronic back pain can ruin your vacation plans, your summer and pretty much a good time. For many people that do have chronic back pain, treatment options are limited for one reason or another. Your medical care provider will determine the best treatment for you. In many ...
Views: 682 - Chronic Kidney Stones: Get Relief By Drinking Lots of Water - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFor a large number of individuals, they suffer from chronic kidney stones. There are some people that only have one unfortunate bout with kidney stones, but for the rest, they live a fairly long period of their lives suffering from the agonizing pain that is associated with chronic kidney ...
Views: 1225 - Common Methods For Treating Gout That You Must Know - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a serious and painful medical condition that millions of individuals suffer from each year in the United States. However, this condition is preventable and treatable. Most people do not realize they are putting themselves at risk for being diagnosed with gout while they are living a less ...
Views: 1737 - Control of Diabetes - Simple Steps You Can Take - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDiabetes is a very serious condition that affects millions of Americans. It has the ability to affect every part of the body; leading to additional life-threatening conditions. Taking control of diabetes will be extremely challenging. However, living with the disease does not mean that your ...
Views: 640 - Controlling Your Gout With a Low Purine Meal Plan - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from gout you likely know how important it is to eliminate high purine foods from your diet. Changing your lifestyle and eating habits is key to keeping your gout at bay. Controlling your gout with a low purine meal plan is among the best ways you can minimize your bouts of ...
Views: 3268 - Could There Be a Link Between Acid Reflux and Asthma? - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is estimated that out of the individuals that have been diagnosed with having asthma 50-80% of them also have acid reflux. The interesting part is, not all of these sufferers even realize they also have acid reflux and asthma. In many cases where both conditions are present, the signs and ...
Views: 644 - Cranberry Juice and Kidney Stones - Prevention or Cure? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWe often read that cranberry juice can cure kidney stones. Cranberry juice and kidney stones have been associated with each other for generations. A study made by the University of Texas Southwest Medical Center in Dallas revealed that levels of calcium and oxalate increased when cranberry ...
Views: 1267 - Cure for Bleeding Hemorrhoids - 3 Common Cures - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids start to bleed when too much strain is applied to them causing the swollen tissues to break. Internal hemorrhoids are the types that commonly bleed because of the feces that hit them during bowel movement but external hemorrhoids could also bleed. Cure for bleeding hemorrhoids are ...
Views: 1093 - Cure for Lower Back Pain - Food Groups that Can Provide Cure for Back Pain - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn your search for a cure for lower back pain, you become too focused on pain relievers and therapies that you tend to overlook certain dietary intakes that may resolve your back problems. Your nervous system also requires nutrients that can strengthen your bones, muscles and tissues as well as ...
Views: 1257 - Cystine Kidney Stones - Important Information You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonCystine kidney stones are unique because they are the part of the traits we inherited from the genes of our parents or from someone who carried such genes down to the family line. What a person inherits is the poor ability to transport an amino acid product called cystine to different parts of ...
Views: 840 - Diabetes and Exercise - Compatible, But Not Always - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPhysical inability is one of the risk factors when one has the diabetes disorder, hence, diabetes and exercise must go hand in hand. The correlation between diabetes and exercise is the ability of the latter to prolong the life of the afflicted, while the lack of exercise on the other hand can ...
Views: 510 - Diabetes Blood Sugar - Checking and Monitoring your Lifeline - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonEvery diabetic knows the importance of blood sugar in relation to diabetes. Controlling diabetes blood sugar plays an important role in preventing the disorder from causing complications that will impair the nerves, eyes, kidney, and blood vessels of the diabetes sufferer. Hence, upon ...
Views: 685 - Diabetes Complications - How They Can Be Avoided - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonJust like any other diseases, diabetes has complications. In fact, diabetes has a mortality rate of around 200,000 deaths in the United States alone, that is according to the Centers for Disease Control. Most deaths were attributable to diabetes complications mainly because the fatalities lacked ...
Views: 720 - Diabetes Management - Implementing the Proper Methods and Tools - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to avoid long-term complications such as amputation, blindness and damage to the different body organs, diabetes management is a serious undertaking that every afflicted person should handle. The objective is to maintain the blood sugar level within the bounds of the standard level and ...
Views: 578 - Diabetes Pathophysiology - How Environmental Changes Can Influence the Incidence of Diabetes - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonPathophysiology is that branch in science that deals with the study of the changes in mechanical, physical and biochemical functions brought about by a disease. One such disease that brings pathophysiologcal changes is diabetes. Diabetes pathophysiology therefore deals on the various changes ...
Views: 849 - Diet and Kidney Stones - What you Need to Know - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is almost common knowledge that when a person suffers from kidney stones, he or she is in a great deal of pain. Although kidney stones are often linked to genetics, your diet can also be a factor. It has been proven that in many cases diet and kidney stones can be linked together. Here are ...
Views: 842 - Diet for Acid Reflux - 4 Tips to Live By - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSuffering from acid reflux is not necessary. Did you know that you can control your acid reflux symptoms, for the most part? Use your diet for acid reflux control, take back your life and let go of the discomforts of acid reflux. Here are 4 tips that you should use to control your acid reflux ...
Views: 585 - Diet for Acid Reflux Disease - 7 Solutions To a Healthier You - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonResearch indicates that 1 out of every 10 adults will suffer from a disease called acid reflux in their lifetime. Also known as Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD); the condition occurs when the acidic liquid content of the stomach travels back into the esophagus. The symptoms can become ...
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