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- Symptoms Of Dehydration, Treatment Of Dehydration And Causes - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Peter HutchDehydration occurs when the amount of water leaving the body is greater than the amount being taken in. The body is very dynamic and always changing. This is especially true with water in the body. Dehydration can be defined as "the excessive loss of water from the body." Dehydration isn't as ...
Views: 2177(1 vote) - High Blood Pressure Causes, Medications For High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Peter HutchHigh blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension means high pressure (tension) in the arteries. Arteries are vessels that carry blood from the pumping heart to all the tissues and organs of the body. High blood pressure does not mean excessive emotional tension, although emotional tension and stress ...
Views: 1355(1 vote) - Causes Of Osteoporosis, Symptoms Of Osteoporosis And Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2008 from Peter HutchOsteoporosis is a disease of the bones characterized by a decrease in bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. The word "osteoporosis" literally means "porous bones." Osteoporosis ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Cholesterol Lowering Foods - Heart Disease Prevention - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Peter HutchLittle by little larger numbers of people suffer from heart disease as a consequence of high cholesterol levels. There are many factors that enable the accumulation of cholesterol inside the organism, but the major cause is considered to be unhealthy diet. Unhealthy diet and bad eating habits ...
Views: 1056(1 vote) - Symptoms Of Kidney Stones, Kidney Stones Diagnosis and Treatment - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Peter HutchThe kidney acts as a filter for blood, removing waste products from the body and helping regulate the levels of chemicals important for body function. The urine drains from the kidney into the bladder through a narrow tube called the ureter. When the bladder fills and there is an urge to ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - Exercises To Lower High Blood Pressure - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Peter HutchThe risk of high blood pressure (hypertension) increases with age. And like it or not, you get older every day. But you don't need to sit back and wait for high blood pressure to strike. Get moving! Regular exercise can help prevent high blood pressure, which reduces the risk of cardiovascular ...
Views: 1489(1 vote) - Yoga For Stress Management, Yoga For Stress Relief - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2008 from Peter HutchYoga is very good in stress management. Research has also shown that Hatha Yoga - the type of yoga practiced in the West - if practiced regularly, has a significant impact on ones muscular strength, flexibility, balance and endurance. Studies done on a group of people, who practiced yoga, ...
Views: 986(1 vote) - Home Remedies For Bad Breath, Bad Breath Causes - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Peter HutchBad breath, also known as halitosis, is a very common temporary condition caused by such things as oral dryness, stress, hunger (ketosis), eating certain foods such as garlic and onions, smoking, or poor oral hygiene. Many people have bouts of bad breath has explained by the effects of strong ...
Views: 1041 - Information On Bladder Infection - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchBladder infections are not serious if treated right away. But they tend to come back in some people. This can lead to kidney infections, which are more serious and may result in permanent kidney damage. So it's very important to treat the underlying causes of a bladder infection and to take ...
Views: 948(1 vote) - Sleep Disorders - Types Of Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchSleep disorders are a highly common medical issue that affects millions of Americans each year. While some people suffer from mild sleeping problems, such as the occasional nightmare, others have extremely severe sleep disorders that can negatively affect their health if left untreated. Getting ...
Views: 1006 - Cold And Flu In Children - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchTypically, parents are told to just treat the symptoms of a cold or the flu and make their child comfortable, because these common infections are caused by viruses and there are no treatments. While symptomatic treatments are important to help your child feel better, this is not totally true ...
Views: 956(1 vote) - Abdominal Pain In Children - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2008 from Peter HutchAbdominal pain is a common problem in children. Although most children with acute abdominal pain have self-limited conditions, the pain may herald a surgical or medical emergency. The most difficult challenge is making a timely diagnosis so that treatment can be initiated and morbidity ...
Views: 1269 - Information About Herbs For Asthma Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchAsthma is an abnormal lung condition characterized by difficulty in breathing. People with asthma have an extra sensitive or hyper responsive airways. The airways react by narrowing or obstructing when they become irritated. This makes it difficult for the air to move in and out. This narrowing ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - How to Deal with Feline Acne - Know the Facts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchFeline acne is a common problem seen in cats. It is found on the cat's chin & lips. It is generally accepted that this is caused by plastic bowls and for many cats the solution is simply substituting the plastic bowl for a stainless steel bowl or a glass bowl. The problem may be caused by the ...
Views: 1361 - How Aromatherapy Is Beneficial For Health - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchAromatherapy is the use of aromatic plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological and physical wellbeing. Aroma therapists blend therapeutic essential oils especially for each individual and suggest methods of use such as topical application, massage, inhalation or water immersion to ...
Views: 1564 - How To Treat Bedwetting - Know The Facts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchYour doctor may recommend a medication such as the DDAVP tablet. The DDAVP tablet can help achieve dryness in some children with PNE. However, it also has the potential for serious side effects and should be used with caution and only under close supervision by a physician. The FDA has recently ...
Views: 1296 - Memory Training - Why Is It Important - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchI suggest that if you want to start the search for the best memory training program for yourself you look up as much information that you can on the internet before you start paying for courses and books. There is so much free information on the Internet that it is relatively easy to find web ...
Views: 1104 - Know The Reasons For Miscarriage - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchEarly miscarriage is unfortunately a very common occurrence. Very early miscarriages occur prior to six weeks and are sometimes referred to as a chemical pregnancy whereby the embryo didn't develop but many symptoms and signs of pregnancy existed. Usually, early miscarriage occurs for reasons ...
Views: 4662 - Information About Stretching Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchWhile stretching can promote flexibility, stretching too far actually can damage the muscles—particularly if you’re recovering form an injury. "A healthy muscle can elongate up to 1.6 times its length," suggests Pitchford, "but generally doesn’t respond well to that much ...
Views: 4385(1 vote) - Information About Treatment Of Gout - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Peter HutchGout is a form of arthritis that usually affects the toe joints. It most often occurs in middle-age, overweight men who consume large amounts of meat, eggs and other foods high in nucleic acid. Men are more prone to gout than women. Women may be protected from gout by the female hormone ...
Views: 1786 - Information About Neck Injuries Treatment - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchTreatment for a neck problem or injury may include first aid measures, physical therapy, manipulative therapy (such as chiropractic or osteopathic), medicine, and in some cases surgery. Neck injuries can be serious and can affect your ability to walk, stand normally, and move with ease. This is ...
Views: 915 - Golden Beauty Tips For Bathing - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchBathing can be done at any time of day and is wonderfully inexpensive. Once or twice a week, you might try to make a habit of taking an evening bath to ease away the stresses of the day. For mental and emotional renewal, make your bathroom truly enticing. To ensure this simple but essential ...
Views: 1113 - Ectopic Pregnancy - Prevention For Ectopic Pregnancy - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchEctopic means "out of place." In an ectopic pregnancy, a fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. The egg settles in the fallopian tubes in more than 95% of ectopic pregnancies. This is why ectopic pregnancies are commonly called "tubal pregnancies." The egg can also implant in the ...
Views: 1117 - Health Benefits Of Green And Black Tea - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchGreen tea has shown far greater antioxidant protection than the well know polyphenols in antioxidant vitamins such as C and E. Green tea is 6% more potent as an antioxidant than black tea. Well, did you know that green tea as well as black, white and oolong teas are all derived from the same ...
Views: 1005 - Asthma - Cough Symptoms Of Asthma - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchAsthma (Az-muh) is a chronic disease that affects your airways. The airways are the tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways are inflamed (swollen). The inflammation (IN-fla-MAY-shun) makes the airways very sensitive, and they tend to ...
Views: 2258(1 vote) - Exercise And Physical Activities - Health Benefits - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchRegular physical activity provides enormous health benefits. It helps reduce heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and many other diseases and metabolic conditions. Regular fitness exercise is also highly beneficial for weight reduction and weight maintenance, and may improve brain chemistry to ...
Views: 3139 - Early Menopause - Herbal Remedies For Early Menopause - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Peter HutchWhen we hear the word menopause, we usually think of older women above the age of 60. Very rarely do we ever think of ourselves. However, menopause is not a stage necessarily relegated to elderly women. Early or premature menopause is more common than most women realize - it affects about 1% of ...
Views: 1166 - How B12 Vitamin Is Beneficial? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Peter HutchVitamin B12's main functions are in the formation of red blood cells and the maintenence of a healthy nervous system. Vitamin B12 is an especially important vitamin for maintaining healthy nerve cells and it aids in the production of DNA and RNA, the body,s genetic material. Cyanocobalamin works ...
Views: 1351 - Natural Skin Care Tips - Get Smooth Skin - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Peter HutchA dry brush exfoliation can be done in the morning before you shower. It eliminates dead skin cells and allows the skin to detox (skin is the largest organ of elimination). Dry brush exfoliation also improves lymph and blood circulation and decreases puffiness. An added benefit is that the ...
Views: 841 - Bad Effects Of Smoking - Makes Your Life Worse - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Peter HutchThere is strong medical evidence that smoking tobacco is related to more than two dozen diseases and conditions. It has negative effects on nearly every organ of the body and reduces overall health. Smoking tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death and has negative health impacts on ...
Views: 7904(3 votes) - Ampalaya - Helps To Get Rid Of Diseases - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Peter HutchAmpalaya is a remarkable health food.As the English name suggests (bitter melon), the melon has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin. Ampalaya is a vegetable grown throughout the Philippines. It is mostly cultivated, although wild forms can be found. As the acrimonious fruit is ...
Views: 4276(1 vote) - Acne - Get Full Information About Acne - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2008 from Peter HutchHaving that nasty zit is sometimes quite annoying. In fact, it is a great factor on suffering low self-esteem particularly on young people whose main focus at puberty is the physical attribute. Preventing acne breakout is not a piece of cake that is why even if you know everything about acne ...
Views: 882 - Get Information About Cholesterol - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchCholesterol is a fatty substance (a lipid) that is an important part of the outer lining (membrane) of cells in the body of animals. Cholesterol is also found in the blood circulation of humans. The cholesterol in a person's blood originates from two major sources; dietary intake and liver ...
Views: 969(1 vote) - How To Get Rid Of Backache - Healthy Back - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchThe symptoms of lower back pain vary from mild discomfort lasting for a short period to severe pain that is long term. Therefore if you are undergoing pain in your back and don't seek some kind of treatment for backache, the pain could become a recurring one which would be harder to prevent. ...
Views: 1457 - Ways To Get Rid Of Bad Breath - No Need To Feel Embarrass - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchFixing bad breath depends on what's causing it. In 80 to 90 percent of cases, it's due to something in the mouth. Most often, bad breath is the result of nothing more serious than a dirty mouth. Plaque, the nearly invisible film of bacteria that's constantly forming in your mouth, is often ...
Views: 955 - Bronchitis - Causes, Symptoms, Types And Treatment - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchBronchitis (pronounced brong-KIE-tis) is an inflammation of the air passages between the nose and the lungs. It affects the trachea (pronounced TRAY-kee-uh), or windpipe, and the bronchi. The bronchi (pronounced BRON-kee) are air tubes through which air flows into and out of the ...
Views: 1205(1 vote) - Benefits Of Aromatherapy Massage - Health Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2008 from Peter HutchAromatherapy massage is the massage done using aromatherapy essential oils. Aromatherapy massage not only helps you in relaxation but also rejuvenate your body from head to toe.You can improve your well being of mind and body by using essential oils of aromatherapy massage. Adding aromatherapy ...
Views: 1317 - Vitamins And Minerals - Are They Really Beneficial? - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchVitamins and minerals are substances your body needs in small but steady amounts for normal growth, function and health. Together, vitamins and minerals are called micronutrients. Your body can't make most micronutrients, so you must get them from the foods you eat or, in some cases, from ...
Views: 1013 - Stress Exhaustion - Signs And Symptoms Of Stress Exhaustion - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchWhat’s the cause of nervous exhaustion? Chronic stress. When you experience stress, your body produces adrenal hormones that excite your nervous system. Whether you're late paying the mortgage or a Bengal tiger is chasing you, the result is the same – rapid heart rate, shortness of ...
Views: 1729 - Strep Throat Infection - Signs And Symptoms Of Strep Throat Infection - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchStrep throat, also called acute streptococcal pharyngitis, is an infection with group A streptococcus bacteria that causes a sore throat. Strep throat is most common in children between the ages of 5 and 15, but it affects people of all ages. In addition to throat soreness, signs and symptoms ...
Views: 1296 - Information On Breast Enhancements - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchBreast Enlargement is the specialty of Top10herbal. We offer the latest information about breast enlargement, breast enhancement, breast pills, and natural breast augmentation alternatives and more importantly the companies that provide these products. We have collected countless e-mail’s ...
Views: 1020 - Burning Eyes - Causes Of Burning Eyes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2008 from Peter HutchBurning eyes affects about 30% of reading glasses wearers at one time or another. It is the commonest symptom of dry eyes. Most just suffer in silence, but there are simple steps that can be taken to help the condition. Eye burning with discharge is burning, itching, or drainage from the eye ...
Views: 3409(1 vote) - What Serious Problems Occur During Pregnancy - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchPregnancy can be one of the most joyous times in a woman's life. It is also a time when all attention is focused on maintaining optimal health. For women with chronic asthma, maintaining adequate asthma control during pregnancy is of particular importance. Poorly controlled asthma may compromise ...
Views: 1123 - How Minerals Are Beneficial For Healthy Skin - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchMinerals important to the look and health of the skin include selenium, copper, and zinc. Selenium, whether used as a topical solution or taken in the form of a dietary supplement may play a role in the prevention of skin cancer. Copper, zinc and Vitamin C work together to form elastin, which ...
Views: 843 - Health Benefits Of Gardening - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchGardening is one of those hobbies which can be enjoyed by almost anybody. From the very young to the very old, from the very healthy to those with poor health or some form of disability, all types of person can enjoy various types of gardening. For those adults who are strong and healthy ...
Views: 939 - Golden Tips To Get A Radiant Skin - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchAchieving radiant skin is not an easy task. Of course, you should first make sure that you are properly taking care of your skin through daily health practices. Basic steps toward taking better care of your skin include getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, drinking lots of water, and ...
Views: 1198 - Abdominal Bloating - Information On Abdominal Bloating - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from Peter HutchAbdominal bloating and distension occur extremely commonly in the functional gastrointestinal disorders with many patients ranking them as particularly intrusive symptoms. Characteristically, the problem is exacerbated by meals, fluctuates in intensity, is worse at the end of the day and settles ...
Views: 1134(1 vote) - Quit Smoking - Health Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchThe benefits of quitting are unlimited! We all expect our health to improve, but that is just the beginning of this wonderful journey. The positives listed below were collected from people who have recently quit. The return on our efforts to kick the habit far outweighs the work it takes to ...
Views: 1544 - Guidelines To Stop Snoring - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchOne of the reasons for snoring is the bad shape of your muscles around the palate. If you tone your body it will also have an effect on that muscle group, which might stop snoring for you! Sleep regularly – Sleeping for few hours each night can cause snoring. Why? Unbalanced sleeping ...
Views: 1049 - Information On Heart Disease - Symptoms And Causes - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Peter HutchHeart disease, also known as cardiovascular disease, includes a number of conditions affecting the heart: congestive heart failure, congenital heart disease, and heart attack, among others. If you don’t know the symptoms, you could be at risk and not even know it. Heart disease is the ...
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