What is Rheumatism?
The word rheumatism is derived from the greek word "rheuma", which means swelling. It refers to an acute or chronic illness which is characterized by pain and swelling of the muscles, ligaments and tendons or joint. Causes of Rheumatism The chief cause of rheumatism is the presence of toxic waste products in the blood. The liberal consumption of meat, sugar, white bread, and refined cereals leaves a large residue of toxic wastes in the system. When the vitality is low, the toxic wastes are … [Read More...]
Life our Greatest Treasure
LIFE is man's most valuable possession, and next in order of value is health. Without health, life is deprived not only much , if not all, of its usefulness, but also of its joys and pleasures. For if the body is not in good health, one cannot go about at will; he cannot do what he would enjoy doing; he cannot eat food he would enjoy eating. A sick man not only suffers pain and discomfort himself, and is unable to supply his own needs, but he also requires one or more persons to stop doing … [Read More...]
What to Eat in Order to be Healthy
Every human being needs good food in order to grow well, stay healthy and work hard. Many common sickness we are suffering today come from man's inability to eat enough food the body needs. A person is said to be malnourished or suffer from malnutrition when he or she do not feed well :-( , eat the right foods ;-) . Poor nutrition can cause the following health issues. 1. Loss of appetite 2. Liver disease 3. Stomach ulcer 4. Sore tongue 5. Numbness of the feet 6. Anemia 7. Stomach … [Read More...]
Diarrhoea: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
Diarrhoea is the frequent passage of watery stool with offensive odour ;-) . It is a major killer disease in children especially in under developed and developing countries where there is high leve of diarrhoea and are common among children in the second year of life and under nourished than the healthy ones. The more severe and under nutrition, the more frequent and severe diarrhoea. The major consequences of diarrhoea are dehydration and treatment to be given is rehydration sait(ORS). The … [Read More...]
The Urinary System
The urinary system helps the body to remove waste material from the blood and get rid of it in form of urine. Things found in the urinary system: 1. The bladder 2. The kidneys 3. The urinary canal 4. The urethras. The Bladder: this is a bag that stores the urine. The bladder when filled with urine stretches and gets bigger. The Kidneys: This filters the blood and forms urine. The Urinary Canal: This carries urine out through the penis in men or to a small opening between the lips … [Read More...]
Diesease & Condition
Why Diabetes Causes Weight Loss
Anyone experiencing sudden inexplicable weight loss has reasons to worry. Sudden weight loss is our body’s emergency reaction to something really bad happening within. Can diabetes cause weight loss? Untreated diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2) will cause weight loss. In a diabetic, glucose present the blood is not broken down to release energy. But the body needs energy for daily activities. Even thinking requires energy. So to address the imbalance, the diabetic’s body resorts to breaking down … [Read More...]
How Little Complication or sign Leads to Various Heart Disease
Heart disease is found to be one of the major causes behind the death of several people in the United States. The circulatory system is one major part of overall physiology of a human body. The heart pumping actions is responsible to pump the blood throughout the body system and helps to regulate the blood pressure in entire body system. Heart diseases which is also commonly known as cardiovascular diseases entails heart and related blood vessels such as, arteries, veins and capillaries. … [Read More...]
Lifestyle Habits that Lead to Adult onset Diabetes
When you take into account the fact that the number of diabetics around the world has doubled over the last 30 years to just over 350 million people, what has changed with regards to our lifestyle and why are so many people now in danger of developing diabetes? Each and every day seems to bring another research report into diabetes which often concludes that a variety of lifestyle changes have encouraged the development of diabetes amongst many people. We have everything from speculation that … [Read More...]
Cure your Diabetes with Cinnulin
Many people are afraid of the side effects of taking drugs for Type II diabetes. In fact the doctors also warn diabetic patients about the side effects of taking medicines for a long time. However it is better not to get worried about this issue as it is not entirely true. A day will come when diabetes type II will be completely wiped out from the globe but that won’t be due to drugs. You have to overcome the disease by taking all the protective measures. This is not very difficult if you take … [Read More...]
Lyme Disease: A Threat Resting in the Grass
If you have had Lyme disease, you may have scratched your head in puzzlement wondering where you encountered a tick that transmitted this disease to you through an undetected bite. Most victims never see the tick, even if it had been attached to their body for days. Lyme disease is treatable, even in its worsened states. However, it can cause life-threatening complications. Having the best doctors on hand should be a huge strategy on your part in fighting back against Lyme disease. As Lyme … [Read More...]
Osteoarthritis – Treatment and Genetics
Osteoarthritis is a form of arthritis which is also known as degenerative arthritis. It is a rather debilitating condition for the sufferer especially in its more advanced stages. Typically, the sufferer is afflicted by pains and stiffness which can also lead to reduced mobility or total loss of it. The pain can become quite intense, usually worse after exercise. There are several parts of the body which can be affected but the following are the most commonly … [Read More...]
Gonorrhea Prevention and Treatment
One kind of an infectious sexually transmitted infection mostly on male is Gonorrhea. About 356,000 cases in United States are reported every year and still the number is increasing. This infection develops an acute discharge of pus from the urethra scant at the start and later becomes thicker and heavier which causes frequent urination with pain. Incubation period is two to seven days depending upon the degree of infection. The infection directly affects the prostrate gland of the male which … [Read More...]
Infographic: Taking a Home Blood Pressure Reading
Did you know that blood pressure readings at the doctor’s office can be skewed? It makes sense when you think about it. The doctor’s office is not exactly a relaxing environment. Most people feel a little stressed even thinking about going to the doctor. To make it even more stressful there are things like paying the bill, anxiety about what the doctor will tell you is wrong, and worrying about your health. Stress raises blood pressure, which means that the doctor’s results are often … [Read More...]
Varicocele Breakthrough: Fixing the Problem Before it Gets Worse
Men, it’s almost unfathomable to deal with testicular issues at any level of any kind. It’s the most unpleasant experience there is regardless of the problem. In recent years varicocele has stolen the show as a major issue in the scrotum of men. It forms when the valves in a vein prevent the spermatic cord from working. This in turn causes the blood to back up leading to the swelling of the veins. Think varicose veins in the legs, except in the scrotum. Image Credit: … [Read More...]
Coconut Sugar To Alternatively Address Diabetes
Treating a disease that was caused by sugar through the use of a type of sugar is counter-intuitive. This is a reaction that one can expect from people. It also happens to be a valid reaction. But, there is certainly merit to alleviating the problems that are caused by this disease. For one thing, not having anything sweet can cause diabetics to feel miserable. When that happens, they might give in to the temptation of eating something with sugar in it. This could then worsen their situation. … [Read More...]
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