Do you need to lower your cholesterol? Is it possible to lower cholesterol naturally? Hmmm, a perplexing question. And one which a huge number of people need an answer to as so many people have high cholesterol and need to lower their levels.
The question “can you lower cholesterol naturally” is one which needs to be [...]
Colon cancer (also known as bowel cancer or colorectal cancer) is any cancer that develops in the last part of the digestive system (usually the colon or rectum). It develops when polyps (fleshy growths) start to multiply uncontrollably and is believed to be responsible for over 16,000 deaths in the UK each year. [...]
Psoriasis remedies can be a host of many different things, but mostly fall into a vitamin deficiency of some sort. This vitamin deficiency can confuse the immune system causing the condition.
What is Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. It may be triggered by a number of different conditions such as infection or [...]
Do you like to put drops or any medication in you eye? I don’t. But the doctors in Europe have developed a natural ingredient that can safely and painlessly break up cataracts. Yes this is the elimination of cataracts without surgery. Read on.
It combines N-acertyl L-carnosine with vitamins A and E and at this point [...]
Antidepressants are sometimes prescribed for patients seeking tinnitus relief. Some studies show that antidepressants can reduce tinnitus symptoms or help people cope better with their ringing ears. Unfortunately, the kind of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) used in these studies can have dangerous side effects. This article explains some of the risks inherent in using TCAs as [...]
Are you left in confusion after searching for the best acne cure? Treatment options are all over the place and they all claim to be the best acne cure. Treatment options are not all the same, and it does matter which one you choose.
It matters because most people spend too much time and way [...]
Home treatment for acne includes natural cures, proper hygiene, healthy eating habits and over the counter medicines. The reasons for acne are still relatively unclear, as the hormones that are effective for one person’s problem may not work for another acne sufferer at all. There are some who swear that natural treatments are best while [...]
Conventional doctors and traditional medical practices dictate that cancer should typically be treated with chemotherapy and radiation. This has worked for patients in the past, scientists say, and natural therapies are generally not worth a second glance.
Most of the time, oncology doctors may not even be willing to listen about alternative treatment methods unless [...]
There was a time when no one would even consider doing hair transplant surgery on younger men. It was agonizing for this group of young people because thinning, balding, and receding hairlines often started before they were out of their teens. Now the procedure is being opened to young men - [...]
The New England Journal of Medicine recently reported in its October issue that if an infant is given an aggressive jaundice treatment early on, that infant will be less likely to suffer from a brain injury or neuro-developmental issues in the future, according to a study conducted by the University of Texas Medical School.
The study [...]
A urinary tract condition more commonly seen in adults in their 40’s and 50’s, is now being seen more often in children as well. In fact, the incidence of kidney stones is rising in all ages and genders.
The average age of children being admitted to hospitals with kidney stones is about 10. But, the prevalence [...]
As the leaves fall and winter weather creeps onto the horizon, the risk for catching a nasty cold or the miserable flu increases. For people with diabetes, catching the flu can be much more than an inconvenience. In fact according to the Centers for Disease control, a diabetic is three times more likely to die [...]
There are many things which can cause a bout of constipation. Emotional issues such as worry, stress, and anxiety in addition to medications, injury and dehydration are naming only a few possible causes of this type of bowel upset. Bowel movements which are infrequent and often incomplete become hardened and thus more [...]
With the air, water and food we take in getting contaminated by various means, no wonder that the number of asthma patients are on the rise around the world. The exhaust from vehicles and factories, industrial waste released into our water and the overuse of fertilizers and pesticides in farming are just some of the [...]
A breakthrough Alzheimers test for the blood may soon be on the market. It is for a protein called CD-69 that lives in lymphocytes (white blood cells involved in your immune system).
This new blood test joins the established blood tests for Alzheimer’s risk: Apolipoprotein e-4 and Homocysteine.
Risks for Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s dementia is a progressive disease [...]
Considering the high number of people who are undergoing treatment for various kinds of substance abuse in Hawaii, it became quite necessary for the Department of Health of the state to come up with a plan that could help treat these conditions effectively. Hawaii is known for its tourist activity and a life full of [...]
Michigan sees close to 73,000 admissions to rehabilitation centers each year, most of which need to be put through a detoxification program in order to remove the presence of the addictive substance from their bodies. It is quite understandable that families of the patients have several questions about the detoxification process when the patient gets [...]
Researchers are now suggesting that neuroplasticity could be the answer to treating eating disorders. They are of the view that our own brains, thoughts and emotions are not rigid or fixed in place. But can be changed in order to treat and even cure eating disorders.
So what is neuroplasticity? Let’s define it. The first part [...]
Magazines and websites, as well as television shows offer many different remedies and tips for ridding yourself of insomnia. Thet makes sense sinch it happens to be one of the most frequent sleep disorders in our modern society. Some of the best tips for overcoming and some of the associated myths are spelled out [...]
As baby boomers age, knowing how to fall asleep fast, and knowing how to stay asleep, has become critically important. While it may be true that as we age, we need less sleep, it is also true that as we age, getting restful sleep becomes more challenging as well.
Why are we having so much [...]