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- How to Pass Gallstones - Make the Treatment Affordable - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe gallstones you are trying hard to ignore is now giving you abdominal pains and you are now wracking your head with the looming costs your doctor has just warned you about. The surgery costs will reach as much $12,000 to $15,000 or even higher; which will all depend on the surgeon, the ...
Views: 507 - How to Stop Heartburn from Overcoming You - 7 Things You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you’re a heartburn sufferer, the best way to overcome its effect is to learn more about it. You may think that it is just a simple case of indigestion manifested by a burning pain in the chest, often mistaken for a heart attack. For one, you cannot just let this type of disease go on ...
Views: 972 - How to Treat Hemorrhoids at Home - 3 Steps You Can Do - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids are irritating and should be avoided if possible. Having them will result to painful, discomforting and embarrassing experience, which can lead to bleeding if not treated immediately. Good thing hemorrhoids can be easily treated at home so now you must learn how to treat hemorrhoids ...
Views: 939 - How To Use Your Diet For Gout Prevention - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you suffer from gout you probably already know that your diet can have an impact on your symptoms. There are foods that you will be able to eat and foods that you should avoid. It is important that you discuss with your doctor the best diet for gout prevention for you. The foods you will be ...
Views: 825 - Immediate Gout Pain Relief - Top Remedies at Home - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are times that the body produces large amount of uric acid depending on the food we take in and discharge a little amount of it. This acid usually suspends in the blood. However, if these acids are not suspended and will shape into crystals that appear like needle and sharp in joints, it ...
Views: 1215 - Insulin Resistance Diabetes - Simply Prevented by Self-discipline - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDue to insulin resistance, diabetes will be classified as type 2 in diagnosing the diabetes affliction. Some forms of excesses present in the body like unwanted body fats impair body cells. These fats render cells to become resistant to the functions of the insulin hormones. In due time, as the ...
Views: 512 - Internal Hemorrhoids Home Treatment - 5 Home Treatments for Relief - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonInternal Hemorrhoids are not painful but are common to bleeding when stool bruises these swollen tissues when passing out of the body. This lack of physical discomfort is one of the reasons why individuals suffering from internal hemorrhoids usually take these for granted. This should not be the ...
Views: 4076 - Kidney Stone and Pregnancy - Shape Up After Pregnancy to Prevent Kidney Stones from Recurring - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWhat does a woman do if she finds out that she has kidney stones and her pregnancy is almost full term? Kidney stones and pregnancy often meet during the last phases of a woman’s pregnant condition. Besides, statistics show that only 1 out of 1,500 pregnant women develop stones during her ...
Views: 757 - Kidney Stone Removal - Surgery Might Be Necessary - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt is important that kidney stones are removed from the body as soon as possible. The longer they are in the body the bigger they become. As they increase in size the discomfort will increase. This can also cause a greater risk for needing surgery to remove the kidney stones from the body. In ...
Views: 714 - Kidney Stones Disease - All The Things We have To Know About It - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonLiving a healthy life is keeping away from any kidney stones disease. This is not accomplished overnight but by maintaining healthy eating habits and healthy lifestyle in order to avoid it. Kidney stones are formed when the mineral deposits in the body hardened in the kidney. There is the ...
Views: 638 - Kidney Stones Herbal Remedies - Understand These Alternative Treatments - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThis is a complete overview of kidney stones herbal remedies. Throughout this article you will find out who should use herbal remedies, what herbal remedies to use, when to use them, where they should be applied if they are topical remedies and why they should be used. Basically, by the end of ...
Views: 909 - Kidney Stones Removal Procedures - Your 4 Treatment Options - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonNormally, doctors will talk about a number of medical measures often practiced for removing kidney stones especially to patients with severe cases. Each method differs a bit from the other, and a few can be performed at home. Healthcare providers, however, will recommend the suitable kidney ...
Views: 1309 - Laser Kidney Stone Removal - What to Expect - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones can be a very painful condition. There are several different methods used to eliminate the them. Among some of the more popular methods is herbal treatments, pain medications with a combination of increasing fluids and dietary modifications. However, sometimes it is necessary to ...
Views: 869 - Learn How to Shrink Hemorrhoids Quickly - 6 Ways for Fast Results - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids are basically blood vessels that have swollen commonly caused by too much strain from constipated stool. That is why one of the best methods to get rid of hemorrhoids is to shrink the swelling. There are several ways to shrink hemorrhoids quickly. 1. Ice Packs The first thing ...
Views: 14591 - Lithotripsy as a Kidney Stone Treatment - What You Should Know - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones can sometimes reach a certain size wherein it is no longer removable by passing it out via the urinary tract. The sufferer is already in a state of too much pain and is showing signs of infection. Intermittent chills and fever adds to the unbearable pain, hence it is quite ...
Views: 807 - Long Term Weight Loss Success - Tips to Keep You Looking Great - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonYou have reached your goal weight, you are finally happy with the way you look in your clothes, so what is the next step? Actually, the next step is to continue the steps that got you this far. Long term weight loss success is continuing to work for what you want. If you want to stay looking the ...
Views: 584 - Lose Stubborn Belly Fat - Take the Steps to a Happier You - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIt’s no mystery to anyone these days as to how to properly lose stubborn belly fat. Of course, this is done by maintaining a proper, nutritious diet with plenty of exercise in accordance to your abilities. There’s actual conclusive research by professionals proving that the most ...
Views: 628 - Low Carb Diet Ideas - Tips And Tricks To Lose the Weight - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonFor the most part when no matter how good your intentions are when you begin a diet, it is rare to actually have the motivation to stick with it. Many of your friends and family members will have tips and suggestions to help you lose weight which can often be quite confusing because many of the ...
Views: 2619 - Lower Back Pain Treatment - Harnessing the Strengthening Effects of Exercise - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAccording to surveys, 4 out of 5 people will suffer from lower back pain at one point in their lifetime. Mainly because the disorder will stem from strenuous physical work that may involve lifting, bending, twisting, assuming an awkward position or even by just standing in a single position for ...
Views: 683 - Managing Type 2 Diabetes - Education, Support and Determination Will Be the Key Factors - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonManaging type 2 diabetes is concerned in lowering the blood sugar level by strictly following the planned diet by the dietitian and through regular exercise. Usually, an initial oral medication may suffice to correct the insulin defficiency. Since type 2 diabetes is progressive in nature, ...
Views: 607 - Medications for Diabetes - Their Effects and Possible Side Effects - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonA large amount of the food we consume is transformed into glucose (sugar) during the digestion process. The glucose travels in the bloodstream and is expected to be absorbed by the body to provide sustenance and energy for the body. If the pancreas fails in its insulin production, the glucose ...
Views: 556 - Natural Remedy for Gout Provides Luscious Relief from Herbs and Cherries - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonToday, almost all types of disorders have drug based treatment and a corresponding natural remedy. In fact, natural remedies are giving some pharmaceutical companies a run for their money, since they are now more popular. The gout disorder is one of those disorders where sufferers would much ...
Views: 953 - Natural Treatment for Gout - A Matter of Will and Self-discipline - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been known that gout is an excruciating body condition that’s hardly easy to bear. For cases like these, natural remedies have been studied over the years as the most effective methods to do away with such pain. There is a medical consideration that most gout medications prescribed by ...
Views: 908 - Over the Counter UTI Treatment - The Growing Concerns About Self-Medication Using OTCs - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDoctors and other medical practitioners have expressed their concern regarding the availability of over the counter UTI treatment. According to these doctors, antibiotic medications about 10 years ago, could never be bought without the doctor's prescription. Today, more than 200 of these ...
Views: 1028 - Prostaglandins - How They Promote Better Blood Circulation - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonProstaglandins are technically hormones but are seldom classified as such. They belong to a group of lipid compounds that are obtained from fatty acids with important functions in the body. Prostaglandins are not stored by the body but the cells can produce them on demand when there are ...
Views: 1040 - Proven Weight Loss Diets - What's Healthy and What's Not - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are in the market looking for a proven weight loss diets, you will likely come across several that claim their product will reveal the results you desire. The more you look into the different products you might even begin to realize not too much is similar, so how do they work? Fad diets ...
Views: 443 - Pulsatile Tinnitus - What Does It Mean If Tinnitus Sounds Are Heard By Others? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonPulsatile tinnitus is different from the ordinary tinnitus experienced by most sufferers. The sound being heard are not considered as phantom sounds because others can hear what the tinnitus patient is suffering from. Medical studies have determined that the pulsatile tinnitus sounds emanate ...
Views: 2660 - Purine-Rich Foods are Gout Foods to Avoid - Is Purine Really Bad? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWe have often concentrated our attention in the kind of gout foods to avoid. Avoidance of purine-rich food is often touted as the most effective way to prevent the formation of uric crystals that cause gout pains. Is purine really that bad? In what other ways does purine affect our health? ...
Views: 940 - Quick Fix for Gout - Send the Pain Packing with These 6 Tips - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a medical condition that can be controlled with dietary changes. However, controlling the gout is not a guarantee. In many cases, a person will still experience an attack with gout. These attacks generally come on in the middle of the night, waking the person up. Without warning you ...
Views: 1682 - Rapid Weight Loss For Women - 5 Tips For a Sexy Body - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonAre you tired of that extra body fat keeping you from wearing that slinky black dress when you go out on the town? Is it time for you to lose a little weight to feel better about yourself? Rapid weight loss for women does not have to be as much of a chore as you might think. Although it would ...
Views: 572 - Reasons for Urinary Tracy Infection Explained - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonFor many men and women, urinary tract infections are not something they have not had to deal with. On average, over 8 million visits to a doctor are for UTIs. Unfortunately, just because these individuals know how to recognize a infection does not mean they know what causes a UTI. The actual ...
Views: 971 - Reduce High Blood Pressure - No Need for Medication - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonAre you worried about taking prescriptions to control your blood pressure? If so, it is possible that you can fully avoid the possible side effects associated with many of the medications often prescribed to reduce high blood pressure. Here are a few methods you might want to consider before you ...
Views: 1166 - Remedies for Acid Reflux to Help You Relieve Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAlthough we would all like to believe that there is only one cause for many medical conditions we suffer from, in all actuality there are usually more than one cause for specific conditions. Then we have all of the prescription medications, over the counter medications and other remedies for ...
Views: 562 - Removal of Kidney Stones - 5 Tips for Relief - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAnyone that is suffering from a kidney stone or knows someone that is, needs to read this article. Through trial and error we have found the best tips available for the removal of kidney stones. One of these tips are meant to redirect you from medical attention. You should always seek the advice ...
Views: 760 - Reverse Fatty Liver - Can I Change My Diagnosis? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver is a condition that many people worldwide have been diagnosed with. On the same hand, the vast majority of those individuals have been able to successfully, reverse fatty liver progression by only making a few very important lifestyle and dietary modifications. Keep in mind, the ...
Views: 980 - Reversing Fatty Liver and Regaining Health - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOnce you begin to recognize the symptoms of fatty liver disease the damage has begun. Reversing fatty liver damage is not possible, however you can very well reduce further damage by seeking medical attention. You and your medical care provider will have to determine the cause for your fatty ...
Views: 884 - Ringing Ears Vitamin Deficiency - Why It Matters - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonRinging ears are often suffered by people having tinnitus as one of its symptoms. This condition makes them irritable and bothersome. But tinnitus is considered a symptom of underlying disease such as age- related hearing loss, ear injury and disorder in the circulatory system if ruled out. ...
Views: 12701 - Safe Effective Weight Loss with Little Effort - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe hardest part of losing weight is keeping the desire, drive and motivation. Safe effective weight loss does not have to be as much of a burden that it often becomes. It is important that you realize the ‘quick fix’ and ‘fad diets’ will give results, however they are ...
Views: 520 - Severe GERD Symptoms Most Common in Adults and Children - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the advanced stage of gastroesophageal reflux (GER), hence, more serious in nature. The latter is also called acid reflux due to the rising upwards of stomach acids and food to the esophagus. When there are more than two refluxes in a week, this will now ...
Views: 832 - Silent Killer - Understanding Why Hypertension is called the Silent Killer Disease - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is widely known as the “silent killer”. Statistics have it that out of the fifty million Americans afflicted with hypertension or high blood pressure, only an estimated of thirty million had proper diagnosis. In fact, most of those who were diagnosed did not visit their ...
Views: 968 - Smoking - The Hard Facts about Nicotine and how it Causes Hypertension - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on medical studies, it is said that smoking tobacco or cigarettes can cause your blood pressure level to increase by 5 to 10 mm Hg during the day. It is actually the systolic blood pressure that is largely affected since the systolic blood pressure count increases by at least 20 mm Hg. ...
Views: 698 - Symptoms of Gestational Diabetes - Learn the Symptoms before it is Too Late - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGestational diabetes is one of the three types of diabetes, aside from type 1 and type 2. This afflicts non-diabetic pregnant women during the fifth or sixth month of pregnancy (weeks 24 and 28) and the symptoms are not usually specific and typically the same with that of other diabetes. As the ...
Views: 548 - Targeted Fat Loss - Is There a Switch We Can Flip? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you walk down the street and ask fifty people if they have an area that they want to lose weight, more than likely at least half of them would give you one location or another. Targeted fat loss has been something people have been looking for a way to achieve for many years. The issue at ...
Views: 590 - The 7 Best Foods for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAre you confused about the foods you can eat while you are on a diet? Many people are under the misconception that they need to eat salads, drink plenty of water and have to avoid all sweets and carbohydrates. There is so much more you are able to eat and maintain a healthy diet. Here are some ...
Views: 959 - The Different Types of Acid Reflux Tests - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIt seems as though acid reflux disease is becoming more popular and common over the past ten years or so. With such a drastic increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with having acid reflux, testing has also become more popular. However, there is not just one acid reflux test, doctors ...
Views: 2253 - The Fundamentals of Gout Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonWith the financial difficulties that hover around us due to the rising cost of commodities, it is only normal to look for gout natural treatment. Aside from the use of organic materials that are harvested from nature's bounty, gout natural treatment is free from radical side effects brought by ...
Views: 991 - The Most Effective Weight Loss Diets - Modifications Necessary? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonTrying to find the most effective weight loss diets can be quite a chore. The research can be a bit overwhelming and often confusing. The majority of popular weight loss diet programs and systems all seem to guarantee results. But, have you ever noticed the disclaimers, 'results not typical'? ...
Views: 496 - The Most Effective Weight Loss Methods - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are looking for a magic pill that is going to shed your weight for you, let me know when you find it! It is important that you are losing weight in a healthy fashion. Following some of the popular trend or fad diets can prove to cause more harm to your overall health than the few extra ...
Views: 1701 - The Perfect Diet to Prevent Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonKidney stones, renal stone disease, whatever you want to call them are painfully irritating stones that have the potential to cause an awful lot of damage and a serious amount of discomfort! Even the smallest of stones in the wrong place can cause a massive problem so prevention is much better ...
Views: 533 - The Relation Between Gout and Kidney Stones - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonGout occurrences in certain individuals may be attributed to their kidney conditions. Uric acids found in purines are generally excreted out of the system and are not expected to be totally absorbed by the body. Uric acid levels are not wholly dependent in the amounts of purine rich food that ...
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