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- Diets for High Blood Pressure - Flavor You Can Enjoy - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonAll too often people are set back by the word diet because they automatically think it means no flavor. This could actually be very true, but it doesn’t have to be. Who said diets for high blood pressure have to be bland? Be creative and you will be surprised at what flavors you can ...
Views: 1323 - Ear Ringing Treatment - Start Getting Results by Using Home Remedies as Tinnitus Treatments - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonYou may be aware by now that more than 40 million Americans are suffering from tinnitus and that 17% of the global population are tinnitus afflicted. You will then come to the realization that what they say about tinnitus as incurable must be true. Otherwise, the number of tinnitus ...
Views: 2529 - Easy Fat Loss - 6 Tips to Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonEveryone wants to find a great miraculous weight loss regimen that is going to work with little to no effort on their part. Although, it would be nice if one could find an easy fat loss program that is not going to require any work on our part, no matter how we try to convince ourselves, there ...
Views: 655 - Effective Treatments to Avoid Diabetes Type II Progression - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonType 2 diabetes is often associated with obesity and the insulin concern is either the insufficiency of its production or the lack of response by the body cells to insulin functions. Hence, treatments involve the implementation of a proper diet, enough exercise, and drug medication. However, ...
Views: 682 - Ensuring a Better Life for the Diabetic - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you're a person afflicted with diabetes mellitus, a team approach in your treatment would be the best way to handle your affliction. Your doctor, a certified dietitian, a licensed nurse, health care professional and diabetes educator should work hand in hand to have a systematic approach in ...
Views: 653 - Facts and Fallacies About Home Remedies for Gout - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSo much has been said and written about home remedies for gout, it may often lead people into confusion as to what is true and what is not. Let us tackle some matters about gout and separate each fact from the fallacy: Facts: 1. There are no definite home remedies for gout to prevent gout ...
Views: 2530 - Fat Loss Diet - Lose the Weight Not Flavor - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people do not realize they can actually lose the weight they want and still eat food that tastes good. All you want to do is take of a few of those unwanted pounds but still eat food that doesn’t taste like cardboard. It is important when choosing a fat loss diet that you try one that ...
Views: 629 - Fatty Liver Alternative Treatment - What Are the Best Choices? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver disease is caused by too much accumulation of fats in the liver cells wherein the liver could not catch up in breaking down the fats. If such disorder is not given the right attention and control, it could be fatal in the long run since it could lead to inflammation of the liver, ...
Views: 1169 - Fatty Liver and Milk Thistle - What Is the Connection - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonMost people are not health conscious for they are not careful on what they are eating. They eat and drink anything regardless if they are not good for the health. Each organ of the human body has its specific function and if something goes wrong, the body cannot operate normally as well. ...
Views: 1073 - Fatty Liver Complications - Important Facts to Remember - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThe liver is one the most vital organs that support almost all other organs in the body. Primarily functioning for metabolism, other significant roles of the liver includes detoxification, protein synthesis, and biochemical production that especially aids during digestion through generating ...
Views: 1414 - Fatty Liver Cure - Is There Really a Cure? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough many people have been misled into believing there is a fatty liver cure, in reality there is not. However being diagnosed with this disease does not necessarily indicate a death sentence. Many individuals are able to keep their disease from progressing further and causing more damage to ...
Views: 962 - Fatty Liver Diet Guide - Know What's Good and Bad - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonA fatty liver grow due to a variety of factors. Obesity, pregnancy, too much intake of alcohol, and poor eating habits are just some of them. One of the liver’s functions is to break down the fats that are brought in from the stomach. However, problems occur when too much fat than it can ...
Views: 1193 - Fatty Liver Disease Treatment - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver disease is a condition that nearly 20% of Americans suffer from. However, even though this is a common disease, many people, even some that have been diagnosed with it are unaware of the causes and fatty liver disease treatment options. Fatty liver disease is a fairly broad term that ...
Views: 992 - Fatty Liver Homeopathy Cure - Why Is It a Better Alternative? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are different forms of alternative medicine that could be found in the market. A popular one is called homeopathy that utilizes highly diluted preparations. Homeopathy also works through stimulating your immune system. This is good news for people who are suffering from various ...
Views: 1582 - Fatty Liver Remedy - Know the Cures For Its Cause - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver is a condition where fats that could not be broken down by the live build up in the liver cells. This is not something that should be ignored for it can lead to a more serious health problem like cirrhosis, cell death, inflammation of the liver, and fibrosis. Before finding any ...
Views: 1048 - Foods for Acid Reflux - Know What to Avoid - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWhether you are a person that has been diagnosed with acid reflux or you are researching it for a friend, we will hopefully be able to clarify some of the questions you might have in regards to the food for acid reflux that you can eat and the foods that you should avoid eating. Unfortunately, ...
Views: 1579 - Foods to Avoid for Acid Reflux - Safe and Effective Tips - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to successfully manage or even cure this condition, you must first know the foods to avoid for acid reflux. Because making the wrong food choice is the major ingredient for developing acid reflux, eating a healthy diet is critical. Research indicates that 1 out of every 10 adults will ...
Views: 1531 - Foods to Avoid for Urinary Tract Infection - 5 Types of Foods to Stay Away - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonUrinary tract infection or UTI is one the most common infections that anybody could have. Genetics is one the causative agents of UTI, so some people were unfortunately left with no choice. However, there is one best option to prevent or treat urinary tract infection and that would be through a ...
Views: 21164 - Gallstones Home Remedy - Simple Ways to Feel Better - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are thousand upon thousands of home remedies all over the internet, cures for every aliment you could imagine. Because more and more people are concerned with medications and surgical procedures there seems to be a growing trend for natural remedies and home remedies. We could not ...
Views: 1015 - Gastroesophageal Reflux - A Step by Step Guide for Sufferers - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux disease is a condition that affects thousands of people all over the world and so many cases go undiagnosed despite increased awareness efforts by medical health professionals. There are three main stages that a sufferer will need to go through in order to manage this ...
Views: 616 - GERD Help - Anti-Reflux Surgery An Alternative Cure for GERD - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonMillions of Americans are affected by gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD. Its painful recurrence sometimes affect the quality of life of the sufferer as it occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is not properly functioning. The food being digested along with some stomach acids ...
Views: 1213 - GERD: What You Can Expect for a Successful Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe methods used for GERD treatment are usually on a trial and error basis. However, the treatments generally all start the same. For example, you will need to lose any extra weight, try to control GERD through diet and possibly medications and the last course of treatment is usually surgery. ...
Views: 606 - Gestational Diabetes Diet Plan - Planned with Proper Medical Consultation - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on statistics, 3 percent to 5 percent of pregnant women suffer gestational diabetes. This type of diabetes is related to the insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes as far as the need for proper diet and exercise is concerned. Due to her pregnancy, the pregnant woman is less mindful of her ...
Views: 828 - Gestational Diabetes Symptoms - How to Manage Gestational Diabetes during your Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonUnlike the symptoms in diabetes type 1 and 2, gestational diabetes symptoms are hardly recognized as signs of diabetes due to the pregnant condition of a woman. They are often manifested in the form of excessive thirst and frequency in urination, but are usually treated as part of the ...
Views: 584 - Gout Attack Treatment - Fight For Pain Free Nights - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is described as an excruciating pain. It is caused from uric acids being built up in the body, they crystallize and deposit in and around the joints. These deposits generally crystallize when the body is resting, often while sleeping. You can find a gout attack treatment that can assist you ...
Views: 1391 - Gout Herbal Remedies - Natural Ways to Relieve Pain - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a type of arthritis, where one or two joints are usually affected at the same time especially the feet and the ankle. Nowadays, the use of gout herbal remedies is very popular because they provide relief to victims without the use of drug prescriptions. In addition, these natural ways ...
Views: 1601 - Gout in Women Under 40 - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThe proper functioning of our body is very much important in completing a certain task. Life can turn out to be miserable if one of its parts does not work well. Diseases may be one of the reasons why certain changes happen in our lives. Gout is a certain illness and considered one of the ...
Views: 1739 - Gout Swelling Treatment - Effective Tips - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonDiseases can be classified according to the body systems that they affect. Metabolic disease is one of the classifications that greatly affect health wellness. Examples of it are diabetes, hyperthyroidism, diabetes insipidus, SIADH, and gout. Gout is a disease wherein the sufferer experiences ...
Views: 1648 - Healthy Weight Loss Foods - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonLosing weight is often considered to be one of the most difficult tasks to do. However, the actual task should be keeping the weight off. If you are already on a diet, you likely already know there are foods that are considered safe to eat and foods that are not safe to eat. Healthy weight loss ...
Views: 635 - Heartburn Help - 3 Different Methods to Provide Heartburn Relief - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHeartburn can cause so much pain while the regurgitated food together with stomach acids try to find their way out of the esophagus towards the throat. The burning sensation spreads out through your chest and causes sharp stabbing pain. What you need is immediate heartburn help to let the gas ...
Views: 925 - High Blood Pressure and Stroke Risk - How Dangerous Are They? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious problem by which people must give proper attention and prompt treatment. It is a condition that interrupts with the proper flow and distribution of blood to the organs of the body. In hypertension there is too much pressure within the ...
Views: 1406 - High Blood Pressure Common Drugs - Get to Know Them - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is commonly known as hypertension. People begin to suffer this condition at the age of 40. This disorder affecting the pressure exerted by the blood on its wall can bring about many complications and can damage a lot of organs. Sometimes, its complication is usually fatal ...
Views: 1318 - High Blood Pressure Dizziness - Don't Fall Victim To The Silent Killer - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are several risk factors that are known to contribute to high blood pressure. More so, millions of Americans fall victim to the disease simply because they aren’t aware of these factors and continue to live unhealthy life- styles. High blood pressure is difficult to detect, in most ...
Views: 747 - High Blood Pressure Headache - Watch Your Symptoms - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people do not consider linking a headache to their high blood pressure. For the most part, headaches are often dismissed as nothing more than stress. However, the stress part is correct, but a high blood pressure headache is often what the individual is really experiencing. As you might ...
Views: 1858 - High Blood Pressure Postpartum - Know Its Dangers - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonPregnancy is a very precious thing especially for women who don’t have a child yet. They take care of themselves because they know that a new life is starting to grow inside their womb. Carrying a baby for almost nine months is not an easy thing to do. There are many things to consider ...
Views: 3804 - High Blood Pressure Symptoms - The Common Symptoms To Watch out For - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOf the millions of Americans suffering from high blood pressure, the condition goes undetected for lack of evident symptoms. Dubbed as the “silent killer”, the disorder will be discovered only if medical examination will be performed for a different health disorder. In worst cases, discovery ...
Views: 1220 - High Blood Pressure Treatments Explained - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTreating high blood pressure can be done in a few different ways. High blood pressure treatments vary from diet changes, lifestyle changes, medications and many more. This article is going to explain why and how many of the treatments for high blood pressure work. High blood pressure ...
Views: 1245 - High Protein Diet Meal Plans - The Good And Bad - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonWhen you begin looking for the best diet plan to bring you to your goal weight, you will likely come across some pretty wild ideas and suggestions. From fad diets to high protein diet meal plans and virtually everything in between. This article is going to focus on the pros and cons of high ...
Views: 1294 - Home Remedies for UTI - 5 Most Common Methods - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the most common bacterial infections that affect any part of the urinary tract such as kidney and bladder is UTI. There are several determinants for urinary tract infection such as sexual activity, gender, genetics and other risk factors like diabetes, sickle-cell disease or anatomical ...
Views: 1070 - Home Remedy for Acid Reflux - 5 Natural Tips - by Submitted on May 25, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is not unlikely that you may develop the disease called Gastroesphogeal Reflux Disease or acid reflux. As a matter-of-fact, one out of every 10 adults may develop the condition in a lifetime. GERD is a chronic digestive disorder that damages the lining of the esophagus. The symptoms of acid ...
Views: 4040 - Home Remedy for Urinary Tract Infection that You Can Have Faith In - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt can be quite exhausting trying to find a home remedy for urinary tract infection. Most of the time, it’s because we’re taking the advice from a person that can’t experience the discomfort you feel from such an infection. What’s needed is urinary tract infection cures that will work, ...
Views: 720 - How to Control Diabetes - Steps You Need to Know in Treating Diabetes Effectively - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are afflicted by the diabetes disease, chances are you will spend the rest of your life coping on how to control the dreaded disease. A person has diabetes if the blood sugar level is higher than the normal level. Diabetes are categorized into three types namely: type 1, type 2 and ...
Views: 642 - How To Cure Back Pain - 3 Helpful Tips to Ease the Pain - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBack pain might just be the most common ailment among the world’s population. People have found out (at times, the hard way) that it doesn’t take much to injure the back. An even bigger problem after a person has injured themselves is their lack of knowledge as to how to cure back pain, ...
Views: 703 - How To Cut Body Fat Percentage Safely - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIt's amazing the myriads upon myriads of methods we find in today's world giving advice as to how we can cut our body fat percentage down, safely. Both men and women desire a leaner waist, rock-hard abs and a tighter tush. Sadly, many try to accomplish this with unhealthy diets and harmful ...
Views: 1220 - How to Dissolve Kidney Stones Effectively Using the Latest Technology - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonRecent technology aimed on how to dissolve kidney stones are already available in some hospitals. Thanks to various medical practitioners whose purpose is to ease the pain of the sufferers, giving rise to modern equipment on how to dissolve kidney stones effectively. Kidney stones are ...
Views: 1051 - How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids - Correcting Certain Hygienic Practices - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonIn seeking how to get rid of hemorrhoids home remedies, sufferers tend to forget the importance of certain hygienic practices. The matter of improving the methods of relieving one’s self of body waste is also crucial, in preventing infection in the anal area. Several conditions not related to ...
Views: 1538 - How to Get Rid of UTI Without Medicine - Here Is What You Should Do - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFace it, times are tough and money needs to go much further than it used to. Because of this, many people are looking for less expensive ways to treat their aliments including UTIs. We are going to help you learn how to get rid of UTI without medicine and without emptying your wallet. Doctors ...
Views: 3433 - How to Lose Weight Quickly and Keep it Off - 8 Simple Tips - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonWhen you have decided that losing weight is what you want to do you have to make a commitment. Commit to a healthier lifestyle and yourself. Learning how to lose weight quickly is not difficult, the difficult part is putting your knowledge to work. Below you will find a few suggestions on how to ...
Views: 608 - How to Lower Blood Pressure While Pregnant - 6 Helpful Techniques - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonGestational hypertension or high blood pressure in pregnancy can be perilous for both the mother and the unborn child. It can reduce the flow of the blood to the placenta, decrease birth weight, and cause premature delivery. However, the dangers are negligible for as long as women are ...
Views: 1622 - How to Manage GERD and Still Maintain an Enjoyable Lifestyle - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonGERD symptoms can be very painful and annoying. It can occur anytime and without any warning at the most unexpected places. What's even worse is that the chest pain experienced is similar to a heart attack, and it might even be a real heart attack. When one is afflicted with gastroesophageal ...
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