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By Raphaelo SteffJun 22, 20081 topic

Air Pollution Can Cause Cardio-Vascular Disease, Asthma, Infertility And Certain Cancers

Air pollution is a type of pollution defined by a deterioration of the purity of the air, by one or several substances or particles present during sufficient times to create a toxic effect. Now days, there are tens of thousands of different suspected molecules that are said to be noxious. Those particles act in synergy between them and with of other parameters, solar UV, ozone, air humidity, acids, etc. nnMainly, air pollution results from gases and rejected particles in the

Primary topic: Aerobics

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 2, 20091 topic

Radiation and Chemotherapy Side Effects

Formation of cancer cells results from mutation of normal cells that escape the normal restraint on cell division. That is, those cells function differently of other cells in a tissue. This anomie causes the development of cancer cells, which gradually multiply and possibly affect other normal tissues (metastasis). Without medical intervention, this abnormal overgrowth can cause a general degeneration of your body, and sometimes death. To stop the abnormal proliferation, your

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 19, 20091 topic

Anti Aging Vitamins and Tips

These days, the fight against aging is as intense as the fight against disease. From skin products to plastic surgery, there are many ways to reverse signs of aging. After all, there is nothing rewarding to see your face covered with wrinkles and black heads. Although you cannot prevent cellular aging, you can improve your skin appearance to help you look and feel good. Unfortunately, many people are fighting against aging by simply applying cream on their skin, forgetting th

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 13, 20091 topic

Natural Remedies Are Used by Over 50% of People in the US

Every day, more and more people are turning to Naturopathy to find a solution with their health problems. Some of them even feel more comfortable with natural medicine than drugs prescribed by their physicians, often filled with negative effects. If in the past herbal medicine was used mostly in developing countries, it is not the case these days. According to many researchers, it is estimated that over 50% of people in the US use a type of natural health products, including

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 22, 20081 topic

Can Anti Aging Supplements Delay Aging?

Not long ago, the answer to this question would be no. Today, due to the progress of Anti-Aging Medicine, The answer to the question "Can you delay aging?" is Yes, without any ambiguity. The products and technologies exist; they can delay, suspend, or even reverse degenerative number of effects associated with aging.nnWhat is aging?nnAging is a complex process involving various biological, psychological and social factors. The aging of the human being is a phenomenon " Polysy

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 4, 20081 topic

Nutritional Health Supplements Can Prevent Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer

The human body, to function properly, requires a number of essential nutrients. Some of them are synthesized by the organism, but several are present in the food we consume daily. However, what we eat does not necessarily provide our daily Nutritional Supplements need. nnTo stay healthy, we need a variety of protein, vitamins, minerals, bioflavonoid, antioxidants and other natural supplements. Although our diet can provide many of those supplements, it is practically difficul

Primary topic: Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 13, 20091 topic

UV Water Filtration is the Best Way to Kill Micro-organisms in Your Water

To better understand how ultraviolet rays purify water, let us try to compare them to sunlight. The sun projects ultraviolet rays on the earth (after being absorbed by the ozone layer). These rays kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, yeasts, molds, and mites in the air and water, and on surfaces. UV radiation does about the same thing in water. They alter the nucleic acid (DNA) viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites so that they can no longer reproduce, so they become inactive or no

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 13, 20091 topic

Whole House Air Cleaner Health Benefits

You cannot know the importance of your health if you have never lost it. Unfortunately, when you lose your health, you often cannot regain it. When it comes to pathogenic factors, people tend to concern more about diet environment. Nevertheless, the air we breathe is one of the top factors that contribute to the development of various diseases in our body. These medical conditions may be minor (simple cold, acute allergy, etc.) or severe (asthma, tuberculosis, lung cancer, et

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 13, 20091 topic

Prostate Alternative Treatment and Diet

Part of the male reproductive system, the prostate gland secretes and stores the seminal fluid (the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract). It is a very important gland in the body of man. However, the prostate is often subject of three major disorders that may have similar symptoms, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis (also known as prostate infection), and prostate cancer. Although each condition is not discussed s

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 4, 20081 topic

Natural Hair Loss Remedies That Really Work

Hair is a slender threadlike outgrowth of protein on the skin of the skull. The hair is a reflection of our way of life! As soon as we stressed, tired, sick, it has an impact on our hair. It becomes dull, brittle, and sometimes fall. The hair falls (45 to 60 per day) and renewed permanently. This type of hair loss is normal, every one experiences it once a while. The normal hair loss occurs mostly in the late summer and spring. A hair loss of more than 60 hairs per day is con

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 22, 20081 topic

Can Natural Herbal Remedies Help Cancer Victims?

It is always difficult to promote the use of natural methods to treat this disease. Cancer is a very serious disease, which kills millions of people throughout the world and particularly in the West. Traditional medicine wants to arrogate to itself the exclusive right of scrutiny and treatment in this area. Yet the results are far from satisfying.nnThe cancer continues to defy the technology of modern medicine and remains, after decades of intensive research, an enigmatic dis

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 19, 20081 topic

Polluted Water Is Your Health-Destroyer

Of all water in the world, only 3% is fresh (water with less than 0.5 parts per thousand dissolved salts). Less than one third of the 1% is available for human use. The rest is frozen in glaciers or in the polar ice caps, or even in the depths of the earth where we can not have access. This 1% that is available to us is not always safe to drink. Even seemingly clear water contains contaminants like bacteria, virus, and parasites such as protozoa. Those organisms are harmful t

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 2, 20091 topic

Chelation Therapy Does Works

Chelation therapy is a the use of a chelating agent Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) to detoxify the body of certain minerals and heavy metals (mercury, lead, cadmium, etc.) that could impair your health. In addition, chelation is also used in alternative treatment of other medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease, allergies, Alzheimer's, diabetes, osteoporosis, Parkinson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, baldness, and in the prevention or treatment of certain t

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 4, 20081 topic

Air Pollutants May Affect The Respiratory System And Cardiovascular System

Air pollution effects greatly human health, mainly the respiratory and cardiovascular system. The individual reactions to air pollutants vary depending on the type of agent to which people are exposed, the degree of exposure and health conditions, and genetic factor of the person. Air pollutants can cause variety of effects on health, ranging from biochemical and physiological changes to breathing difficulties, cough, and aggravation of respiratory and cardiac disorders. It l

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffMar 30, 20081 topic

Is Your Life Ruined By Chronic Or Acute Lower Back Pain?

The medical studies are alarming: during their lives, most people are affected by lower back pain. This medical condition is responsible for more incapacity and sick leave than any other is. Check out the fact: nn• Eight out of ten have suffered or will suffer from this debilitating alimentnn• Half of all people who experience lower back pain will have repeat attack within twelve months.nnnLower back pain – Acute or Chronic?nn Acute lower back pain occurs su

Primary topic: Back and Neck Pain

Back and Neck Pain

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 4, 20091 topic

Kidney Stones Diet and Remedies

If you have kidney stones, you are not alone; more than 5 percent of the American population suffers from this medical condition according to National Kidney and Urology Disease Information (NKUDI). In fact, this number is increasing annually. Important is know the cause and means to flush the stones and prevent new ones from forming in you kidneys. Kidney stones are resulted from crystallization of certain chemicals in your urine. In agglomerating, crystals can form small st

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 19, 20081 topic

Air Pollution Related Illnesses You Should Know About

Clean air is a basic precondition of our health. However, most of the people in United States and other developed countries suffer from exposure to many air pollutants that put our health at risk. Air pollution affects our health in different ways from simple to serious problems. For example, particulate matter in the air decreases life expectancy according to many researchers; Pollutants such as ozone irritate people’s breathing, trigger asthma symptoms and cause lung

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 4, 20081 topic

Natural Body Detoxification Is Crucial To Stay Healthy

Do you feel tired, or run out of energy all the times? Do you find it difficult to sleep? Do you have bags under your eyes? Do you have skin rashes, acnes, or cellulite? Do you have digestive problems? Do you have problems with constipation? Do you suffer from internal infections? Do you notice your breath is not normal? Do you have premature wrinkles? Are you allergic to anything? Do you have abnormal body odor, depression and menstrual problems? These signals may mean that

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 4, 20091 topic

Gout Diet and Remedies That Work

Gout is a chronic condition characterized by excessive levels of uric acid in your blood (hyperuricemia). As you know, this disease can cause excruciating pain. However, there is more than that, when gout left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. Those hardened crystals increasing and forming subcutaneous deposits surrounded by inflammatory cells. As the disease progresses, those builds up attack the joints and cause destruction of cartilage and bone. At this stag

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 4, 20091 topic

Home Mortgage Loan Advice

Rent cost is money you spent which you will never get back. Buying a home is, in contrast, an investment. However, it is an important decision you take that can affect you for life positively or negatively. To buy a home (at least if you are not one of the super rich Americans) you need a mortgage loan. The mortgage allows you to find the money needed from a financial institution to purchase, construct, or renovate your home.nnWhatever the reason for your loan, you will have

Primary topic: Financial Freedom

Financial Freedom

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 24, 20081 topic

Natural Stress Remedies And Tips To Naturally Maintain A Healthy Positive Attitude

Stress is a normal feeling that happens in everyone’s life one time or another. It can encourage you to remain focus on something or get things done. We all have it sometimes in our life. Certain occasions are known to cause stress. For some people, it happens before having to speak in public. For other people, it might be before a first date. For people like me, it happens when they meet someone that they love deeply. What causes stress for you may not be stressful for

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 22, 20081 topic

Nail Fungus Remedies And Vital Information That Really Work

A Nail is a horn-like structure at the end of an animal's finger or toe made of a tough protein called keratin. The major enemies of nails are water, cold, aggressive manicures, detergents, certain solvents, allergic substances, trauma. The fingernails and toenails may also suffer from fungal infections (dermatophytes) and bacteria. The most common changes are as follows:nnFungi: The most common fungal infections affecting fingernails and toenails are caused by fungi known as

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 13, 20091 topic

Cancer Survival Tips

Surviving cancer is the fact that you continue to live after being diagnosed and treated with the disease. Survival can lead to remission for some years or complete healing. The chance of surviving cancer differs depending on the type of cancer, your lifestyle (diet, environment, etc.), and most importantly, the time you were diagnosed (earlier you are diagnosed; more chance you have to be healed or survived for a long time). Therefore, you have an important role to play in y

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 4, 20091 topic

Disease Information - Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer and Diabetes

Before Bob Marley died, he said to his son Ziggy "Money can't buy life." He was right; all fortune on earth cannot buy health once it is too deteriorated. In fact, if gold and silver could buy health, there would not be so many diseases in the United States. Cardiovascular disease, diabetes and cancer, to name a few, are weapons that send thousands of people in the country of silence (death) every year. nn Cardiovascular disease (CVD) - despite Progress of Science, cardiovasc

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffApr 22, 20091 topic

Cancer Effects: Emotionally and Physically

âI am sorry, you have cancerâ is a devastating news no one wants to hear from a physician in these days. Not only the disease is life threatening, but also the side effects of the treatment make the bravest man stumbles. For most people, cancer is like a death sentence, which is not true at all. In fact, being depressed increase the effects of developing cancer and your risk of dying from it. Cancer effects can be emotional and physiological. In this article, although it

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 2, 20091 topic

Of Breast Cancer Prevention

Despite progress of medical science, breast cancer continues its destructive effects in all social class, poor and rich, black and white. It is estimated that breast cancer will affects one woman in eight will develop cancer during their lifetime. With around 42 000 new cases each year, this disease is a real trouble in the feminine world; cancer is the most feared disease in the 21st century. However, if curing breast cancer is hypothetic, its prevention can be different; th

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 2, 20091 topic

Continuing Education Becomes an Obligation

Importance of a good college education is inestimable; its profit is incalculable. Although college tuition can cost you a few thousand dollars, not going can cost much more in your lifetime. In fact, there are plenty of available financial aid options to help you face the cost of your college tuition. From federal to private organization, if you are interested in finding financial aid to continue your education, you will surely find an institution to help you. This article e

Primary topic: Career Development

Career Development

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 4, 20081 topic

Women Health And Beauty Tips

Being a woman is more than having feminine organs, is learning to understand your body at different stages of life and anticipate the small ailments before they become real problems. Your body’s needs when you were a 17-year-old girl cannot be the same as when you are a 57 year old. However, no matter your age, at one time or another, being women, your health and beauty will be affected by one of the following conditions: facial wrinkles, vaginal infection, abnormal men

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 19, 20081 topic

Ultraviolet Water Treatment Systems - Their Beneficial Uses

The Ultra-violet lamps of a water treatment by UV produce UV-C. No UV-C rays from the sun ever come into contact with life on earth, they are completely filtered by the atmosphere. However, man produced UV-C rays do. The UV-C lamps are used in biology laboratory for the effects of germicides. Those UV-C have a radiation with an intensity far greater than the sunlight and are used in the treatment of water to sterilize it.nThe UV filter can kill most bacteria and viruses in wa

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 2, 20091 topic

Colon Cancer Prevention Methods

If curing colon cancer is very difficult, it is quite contrary to prevent it. In fact, the majority of cancers of the rectum and colon could be prevented through regular checkup (examination or inspection), healthy lifestyle (eating healthy foods, regular colon cleansing, exercise, etc.), and chemoprevention. nn Annual Check-up - annual health checkups is recommended to help detect health problems in their early stages. Early medical visit is the best preventive method to sav

Primary topic: Medical Advice and Resources

Medical Advice and Resources

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 6, 20091 topic

Prevent Diseases Before It's Too Late

Being healthy means you feel good physically, mentally and emotionally. According to WHO (World Health Organization), "Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. To enjoy life, you need to be healthy. However, having a body free of disease or infirmity is the backbone of well-being. While medical sciences have made huge progress in the recent years, the best way to conserve your health was, is, and

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffJul 6, 20081 topic

Kidney Stones Remedies And Vital Information - Restore Your Kidney Naturally

Kidney stones result of the formation of crystals of salts and minerals in the urine. By sticking together, these crystals may form in the kidneys or urinary tract stones (renal lithiasis) of different size vary from a grain of sand to a large golf ball.nnIn most cases, the stones are made of calcium oxalate (account for more than 80% incidence of kidney stone) or uric acid (a byproduct of protein metabolism) due to low-protein diet. Kidney stones are curable, but can reoccur

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 22, 20081 topic

Natural Remedies And Tips To Prevent And Treat Cardiovascular Disease

The heart is a powerful organ that works constantly, without ever pausing to rest. Stopping to function for a few seconds means disaster. Cardiovascular diseases are the first cause of death in developed countries. Each year 1.5 million people suffer a heart attack; 250,000 will die as a result before they reach a hospital. In the United States alone, heart disease kills one person every 34 seconds. Any symptoms of heart disease you that feel you should take it seriously. nnC

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 24, 20081 topic

Is It Difficult To Lose Weight Even When You Diet? There Is A Solution

According to National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), overweight is having extra body weight from muscle, bone, fat, and/or water. Millions of Americans are overweight or obese, which puts them at risk for many diseases and conditions.nn To lose weight, most people just go on diets. They are ready to try any weight loss product without investigating the causes of their overweight problems. It is therefore not surprising that they lose weight (just a few pounds) to gai

Primary topic: Herbal Remedies and Herbs

Herbal Remedies and Herbs

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 19, 20091 topic

Food Supplements and Your Health

Despite multiple researches on the importance of nutritional supplements on health, some people still raise question âit is necessary to take nutritional supplements to balance my diet?â The answer is direct and simple, yes; along with your diet, you need food supplements for your body to have enough nutrients it needs to function properly. In addition, you need to consume daily a variety of fruits and cruciferous vegetables (steam cooked is recommended).nn Why you need t

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Raphaelo SteffMay 6, 20091 topic

A Healthy Balanced Diet to Help You Stay Healthy

A healthy diet is essential to maintain your health and a normal weight. However, unlike what many believe, eating well does not mean abandoning all tasty foods, or give up on all foods you like; it is, instead, choosing a variety of foods from all groups such as fruits, vegetables, grains, unsaturated fats, soy products, etc. consume abundantly grain products, vegetables and fruits. Eat mostly foods low in fat. Adopting such as diet can improve your health and prevent a vari

Primary topic: Nutrition

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By Raphaelo SteffApr 30, 20091 topic

Of Disease Prevention

Your body is constantly dealing with internal and external aggressions. These attacks may be bacterial, viral, fungal, but also pollution and malfunction of some internal organs. Whatever the measures of prevention you can take, it is possible that you fall sick. When sickness comes, nothing is more important than choosing the appropriate treatment for your condition.n nEarlier you treat a disease, better chance you have to be recovered. That is why it is vital to be able to

Primary topic: Health Education

Health Education

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By Raphaelo SteffApr 19, 20081 topic

Natural Herbal Remedies - Seven Reasons Why You Should Use Them

Alternative Medicine is a non-conventional medicine aiming to "rebalance" the functioning of the body by means of natural remedies, healthy food, healthy lifestyle, and exercises. It is not based on drugs taking only to relief one disease and cause 100’s more. Unlike the conventional medicine, in naturopathy, the patient taking an active part in the treatment, and the healing is safe and radical. Alternative medicine addresses the whole person’s mind, body, and sp

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 24, 20081 topic

Chelation Therapy Is Proven To Prevent And Treat Heart Disease And Curtains Cancers

On a daily basis, your body comes in contact with harmful toxins that can cause numerous health challenges and a decreased quality of life. Heavy metals are in our environment and nothing can be done to change that. We can limit the amount of new heavy-metal toxins entering our planet (although we haven’t done anything about it yet), but the levels that already exist cannot be removed. And when heavy-metal toxins are in the environment, they are in your bodies, with a p

Primary topic: Health Products and Services

Health Products and Services

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By Raphaelo SteffJun 19, 20081 topic

Natural Remedies For Diabetes - Vital Information For Adults And Children

Diabetes is a disease caused by a failure of the biological mechanisms for regulating blood sugar, due to insufficient of the production of insulin (hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy) by the pancreas. The disease is characterized by a significant increase in blood sugar. Three major types of diabetes are Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetesnnType 1 diabetes is characterized by a loss of insulin production by part

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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