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- Fatty Deposits on Liver - Basic Information You Should Know - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver, or better known as “fatty liver disease” and “FLD,” is a condition that can be reversed, but is where large vacuoles of triglycerides fat accumulate in liver cells by a process called steatosis, or abnormal retention of the lipids within a cell. Even though fatty acids can be blamed ...
Views: 984(1 vote) - Hemorrhoids Natural Cure - Know These 4 Methods - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids have several known cures available. Natural healing is common while medicines are available when the healing process is taking too long. Aside from chemicals and surgeries there are also hemorrhoids natural cure you can use. 1. Fiber and Fluids for Softer and Smoother Feces The ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Diet - Implementing An Effective Diet to Control Hypertension - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are three major contributing factors involved in the development of high blood pressure. These are stress, weight, and salt, which need to be addressed properly. Common as a mitigating factor to heart and blood vessel diseases, that constitute the leading causes of death in America. An ...
Views: 1329(2 votes) - Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids Pain - 4 Ways For Pain Relief - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonExternal hemorrhoids are painful as the area that have swollen are filled with nerve endings sending pulses to your brain like it is on fire. This pain is very uncomfortable and needs to be treated to prevent the hemorrhoid from getting worst. Good thing that there are home remedies for ...
Views: 1090(1 vote) - Home Remedies for Passing Kidney Stones - 5 Ways to Do It Naturally - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are roughly 10 percent of people who build up kidney stones at some point in their lives. Men are most likely to suffer stones than women because there are speculations that kidney stones are prevented by female hormones from forming. This disorder also has a tendency to run in the family. ...
Views: 1604(1 vote) - Homeopathic High Blood Pressure Cures - Treating It Naturally - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonHaving high blood pressure can sometimes be very serious because of the different risks connected with it. There is a great possibility of having a heart and kidney problems, and an attack of stroke which sometimes can be fatal. A serious problem and too much stress can eventually lead to ...
Views: 1289(1 vote) - How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids Fast - The Basic 4 Steps - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids can be really uncomfortable and downright painful for anyone who is afflicted by these condition. Bleeding could also occur due to too much pressure from fecal matter. However, any person experiences a painful condition, a very common one. This leads to several ways on how to get ...
Views: 1513(1 vote) - How to Treat Hemorrhoids with Witch Hazel - 4 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonOne herb known as a good remedy for hemorrhoids is Witch Hazel. This herb is the source of a particular astringent that has several medicinal purposes for acne and even swelling such as hemorrhoids. This is why several steps were developed on how to treat hemorrhoids with Witch Hazel. 1. ...
Views: 1820(1 vote) - How to Treat Tinnitus If You have Sensorineural Hearing Loss - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTinnitus is quite common in war torn countries like Iraq and Afghanistan where bombs and exchange of rapid gunfire is as routine as the daily newspaper. It’s the most prevalent injury suffered by those who are still alive and who managed to go unscathed with the everyday dose of exchange of ...
Views: 1872(1 vote) - Pulsatile Tinnitus Cure - How to Help Your Child Cope with Tinnitus Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonAlmost everyone has experienced tinnitus which is said to affect all ages. Experts say that tinnitus is not a disease or a type of illness but actually a symptom of another underlying health disorder. If such is the case, then a child suffering from tinnitus will manifest signs of discomfort ...
Views: 1224(1 vote) - Removal of Kidney Stones - Naturally and Safely Pass Kidney Stones - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are different methods used for the removal of kidney stones, other than surgery. Generally, surgery should be the last resort for eliminating kidney stones. However, this is not always the case. Make sure you look into some of the alternatives for removing kidney stones before you agree to ...
Views: 1416(1 vote) - Ringing in the Ears - 4 Important Steps to Take and Stop Ringing in the Ears - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonIn order to imagine how a tinnitus sufferer feels, imagine the sounds of siren or the screeching sound of vehicles or crackling sounds of wood fire constantly ringing in the ears. This can be a tormenting condition that makes life difficult. In fact, these sounds get more intense at night ...
Views: 4589(1 vote) - Tinnitus Cure - Medication Possibilities for Managing Tinnitus - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonUnfortunately, there is not a tinnitus cure. However, there are several options to assist sufferers of tinnitus to help them deal with it on a daily basis. In many cases, individuals have been able to avoid suffering from tinnitus for several months to years at a time. The treatments can ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Treatments for Bleeding Hemorrhoids - 3 Ways to Stop the Bleeding - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonHemorrhoids, both internal and external, are perianal varicose veins. This means that hemorrhoids are blood vessels in the internal and external anal tissue that have swollen due to being over-strained by fecal matter that have less moisture than the normal or due to prolonged pressure on the ...
Views: 1644(1 vote) - Diet for Fatty Liver - What Can I Eat? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonAll too often people hear the term “diet” and they immediately think they have to eat food that has no flavor, consume mostly vegetables and no longer indulge in holiday festivities. Thankfully, just because you are on a diet for fatty liver you do not have to stop eating good food. You simply ...
Views: 1667(2 votes) - Tinnitus Hearing Aid - Help and Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonThe cure for tinnitus to date has not been known and seems to be illusive for medical researchers, similar as to its idiopathic nature – its cause is also unknown. Many sufferers described this symptom as the “phantom” head or ear noise because only the perceiver can hear the buzzing, ringing, ...
Views: 3385(2 votes) - A Diet for People with Gout - 3 Recipes to Get You Going - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonJust because you have gout does not indicate that you have to neglect your taste buds. A diet for people with gout does have to undergo some changes, and in many cases the changes are often drastic and overwhelming. However, there are several recipes that will tickle your taste buds. When you ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Creating Your Own Easy-to-Follow Diet for Gout Sufferers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe number of gout victims nowadays is quite significant. The main suspect? The food that people include in their diet; the food we guzzle is a big factor to our health. If you are therefore a victim of gout, you need to follow a strict diet for gout sufferers. However, the problem with the ...
Views: 1985(1 vote) - Excessive Sugar Intakes Can Also Cause High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonAccording to statistics, most adults consume about 130 pounds of sugar each year, which is equivalent to 6-oz glass full of sugar. Sugar as most of us are unaware of, are found not only in sugar rich or sweetened foods but are also found hidden in processed foods. Hence, if most of the foods ...
Views: 8360(1 vote) - Foods To Avoid For Gout - Living A Healthy Life To Avoid Painful Gout Attacks - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonGout is a type of arthritis that affects the joints, tendons, and other bodily tissues. Even as the medical condition is more common amongst men over 30, it is also known to develop in women who are post-menopausal or hypertensive. Several risks factors increase the chances of developing gout; ...
Views: 3256(1 vote) - Gallstones Remedy - Gallbladder Cleanse As Effective Remedy - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonA gallbladder cleanse is said to be one of the most effective gallstones remedy. Based on testimonials it is even hailed as the fastest way to rid your gallbladder of your gallstones. The cleansing involves filling up your system with apple or grapefruit juice. These substances together with ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Gout Relief Diet - Your Diet Is Important to Prevent Gout Attacks - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonFood is very important for us to survive. We need them to have a healthy body and a sound mind. But if foods are taken in extreme amounts, they can cause imbalance leading to a disease and illness. Gout is a classic example of it. It is one of the types of arthritis resulting to higher ...
Views: 1373(1 vote) - Hereditary High Blood Pressure Can Be Reversed in The Next Generation - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure is normally associated with heredity factors. Hereditary high blood pressure is common since almost all families have a family member or members who had history of this disease. Opposed to this, a scientist named Lewis Dahl performed a research on laboratory animals linking ...
Views: 8784(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Headache - Why Headache is not a Reliable Symptom for Hypertension - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonThe role of the heart is to pump blood around the body. In doing this, it needs to apply pressure to accomplish the task. The force needed to push the blood is called blood pressure, translated by the level of blood pumped and the number of pumping, as affected by the obstructions the force has ...
Views: 901(4 votes) - Quickly Lower Blood Pressure - Everything You Need to Know - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonMaintaining a healthy level of blood pressure is ideal, however for many of us this is a difficult task. The key to quickly lowering your blood pressure is catching it in the early stages of elevation. If you allow your blood pressure to remain elevated for a long period of time you are only ...
Views: 1526(1 vote) - Tinnitus Depression - Coping Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonTinnitus depression is common among tinnitus sufferers though, the degree of occurrence is not severe compare to those suffering psychological depression itself. As medical specialists defined, tinnitus is not a disease but a symptom – a result of several underlying conditions such as ear ...
Views: 3886(1 vote) - Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies - 5 Remedies You Can Use Now - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people are taking advantage of the option to use alternative treatments for UTIs. Urinary tract infection home remedies are growing in popularity, probably because many people are nervous of side effects from using over the counter medications and prescription medications. Herbal ...
Views: 882(1 vote) - Acupuncture: The Better Alternative in Treating UTI - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHealth authorities and experts have expressed concern about the emerging threat of antibiotic resistance among UTI patients. In fact, they are considering this to be one of the reasons why urinary tract infection, particularly among women, has becoming acute or persistent as a disease. In ...
Views: 4065(2 votes) - Dissolve Gallstones Naturally - 5 Most Effective Ways - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the reasons why surgery is being assailed as a treatment option for gallbladder disorder is because it deals with the removal not only of the stones but the gallbladder itself. In fact, doctors who often recommend this treatment are criticized for not considering the possible outcomes ...
Views: 16983(2 votes) - How to Treat UTI at Home - 3 Tips You Can Count On - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNowadays, more and more individuals are looking into how they can treat UTI at home as well as other common ailments. He desire for natural treatments is growing, more than likely due to the cost of medical care and the new awareness many people have on their health. If you are one of the ...
Views: 685(2 votes) - Cures For Tinnitus - 7 Natural Ways - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOver 35 million Americans are being affected by Tinnitus, a hearing condition where infuriating noises are experienced. Tinnitus originated from the Latin word “tinnire”, which means ringing or tinkling like a bell. It can obstruct concentration or be a reason for sleep disturbance. Tinnitus ...
Views: 7844(3 votes) - American Diabetes Diet - 5 Healthy Tips - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonThe American Diabetes Association denotes that a proper diabetes diet is critical to diabetes treatment. The diet can help someone with diabetes in so many aspects; to include improving overall health. Upon diagnosis, the physician begins treatment immediately. In most cases, depending on ...
Views: 746(4 votes) - 5 Ways to Cure Urinary Tract Infection Fast - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonIf you are suffering from a urinary tract infection, you don’t want to wait for relief, you want it now. There are several ways to cure urinary tract infection fast. However, if you are going to be using a natural or home remedy to treat your UTI you should consult your medical care professional ...
Views: 1967(2 votes) - 7 Tried and Tested Herbs as Alternative Treatments for Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonBased on the data of the American Heart Association (AHA), almost one out of three Americans has high blood pressure. The sad part is that they are not aware that the disorder is already in their system. Only when it becomes severe by manifesting symptoms like nosebleeds, headache, or dizzy ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Adult Diabetes Symptoms - 10 Simple Signs You Need to Be Aware of - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonDiabetes is one of the most common diseases that affect many adult Americans. Specifically, it accounts for about 90% of all diabetes cases; about 6% of the United States population. This condition can be life-threatening; therefore it is important to be aware of the adult diabetes symptoms. ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - African American Women And Hypertension - Are You At Risk? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonIt has been discovered that hypertension is most prevalent amongst African Americans that any other population within the United States. The disease is not easily detected; therefore it remains dormant for many years; as African Americans rarely commit to regular doctor visits. ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - Alcohol and High Blood Pressure - 4 Reasons to Limit Alcohol Consumption - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonOne of the major contributors to high blood pressure is the consistent consumption of alcohol. Regular alcohol drinkers increase the risks of elevated blood pressure because it affects the normal functioning of the body by reversing what it needs to remain healthy. Any hypertension patient ...
Views: 795(1 vote) - Alternative Treatment for Gout - What Works? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonNot everyone wants to use the customary treatments for their medical conditions and ailments. Some of the most popular reasons individuals are seeking an alternative treatment for gout is because they do not want to use medications or they are looking for a safer method for treating their gout, ...
Views: 919(1 vote) - Caffeine and High Blood Pressure - What's The Link? - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMany things that we eat actually contain caffeine which is a mild stimulant. Food such as certain soft drinks, chocolate, tea and coffee all contain certain amount of caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can result in us feeling jittery and nervous. More importantly, caffeine has also an effect ...
Views: 850(1 vote) - Calcium and Magnesium for High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonCalcium and magnesium are both essential minerals that the body needs. They are two of the minerals contained in each of the body cells, hence calcium and magnesium can contribute to the occurrence of high blood pressure. Calcium is needed in the integration of cell membrane. However, when ...
Views: 3009(1 vote) - Causes of Tinnitus - Knowing the Common Causes as the First Step to Tinnitus Treatment - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Alvin HopkinsonOnce a patient submits himself for medical examination regarding ringing, whizzing, buzzing or hissing sounds emanating from his ear, the patient will be required to undergo a series of tests. This is not surprisingly so since the causes of tinnitus are varied. The medical practitioners have ...
Views: 2252(1 vote) - Common Blood Pressure Medications For Stage 1 Hypertension - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThe National High Blood Pressure Education Program is an association that consist of professional, public, voluntary and federal agencies. This association has established guidelines with regards with the type of common blood pressure medication to be used to control your high blood ...
Views: 822(1 vote) - Common High Blood Pressure Medications - Know These 8 Types - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are eight common medications used to treat high blood pressure. While many people dealing with hypertension will possibly be prescribed a combination of a variety of these medications, the amount of medication needed depends greatly on the type and the level of severity of the illness. ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Control Your High Blood Pressure by Monitoring Pulse Rates - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonYour success in controlling your high blood pressure is ensured by keeping a record of your pulse rates, weight loss or even the waist line. Tracking the progress involves monitoring as to what the heart is doing. Hence, one way of assessing the improvement of high blood pressure is via the ...
Views: 2613(1 vote) - Cure for Back Pain - 3 Steps to a Pain Free Back - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonMany people throughout the world suffer from one of the most common ailments to be had; back pain. People believe that in order to cure back pain, the most ancient methods and medicines must be sought out. This might be true, but not necessary. The cure for back pain can be found by modern ...
Views: 994(1 vote) - Cure For High Blood Pressure - 5 Tips To Living A Healthy Life - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonMedical scientists continue to research in order to establish the ultimate cure for high blood pressure. Because the disease is potentially life- threatening, it is recommended that you get your blood pressure checked regularly. If hypertension, also referred to as the ‘silent ...
Views: 851(1 vote) - Diets To Control High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2008 from Alvin HopkinsonThere are changes we can adopt into our diets to control high blood pressure. Adopting a healthy eating plan is a two prong approach as it prevents the development of having a high blood pressure and lowers an existing elevated blood pressure. Fiber Rich Diet Having a diet that has a huge ...
Views: 839(1 vote) - Exercises for Lower Back Pain - Strengthening your Back Muscles Through Exercises - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonSome sufferers of lower back pains have experienced severe discomfort and were able achieve relief in a matter of two to four weeks even without a specific treatment therapy. However, part of their experience is the recurrence of the back pain. This is simply because the muscles that support ...
Views: 1104(1 vote) - Eye Disorder Symptoms and High Blood Pressure - What Is the Link - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Alvin HopkinsonHigh blood pressure does not happen overnight since it slowly creeps in the body system due to improper diet and unhealthy lifestyle. Based on this premise, how does one discern the relationship between eye disorder symptoms and high blood pressure? Hypertension in individuals if left ...
Views: 1560(1 vote) - Fatty Liver and Diet - Understanding the Relationship to Control FLD - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Alvin HopkinsonFatty liver, popularly known as FLD or fatty liver disease, is caused by too much accumulation of fats in the liver cells. If such disorder is not given the right attention and control, it could be fatal in the long run. The good news is that it could be treated and controlled through dietary ...
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