We hear it all the time...lose weight for your health. Few people however, realize the extent to which this is critical to their physical well-being and ultimately their life expectancy.In January 2003, the Journal of the American Medical Association featured a study finding that obesity appears to lessen life expectancy, especially among young adults. The researchers compared Body-Mass Index (BMI) to longevity and found a correlation between...more
Have all those chronic sinusitis treatments left you feeling worse than ever? Do you feel doomed to staying on antibiotics and decongestants for the rest of your life? Yes, those drugs gave you temporary relief, but you don't want to stay on them forever.Worsening sinus problems force you to have to take cortisone for any kind of relief. However, it has its own set of side effects and long term significantly disrupts the harmony in your body and...more
Tendonitis is painful and can interfere with daily activities. Those who suffer from it may benefit from some of these natural treatments for tendonitis. What is Tendonitis? A tendon is a fibrous structure that connects muscles to bone. Tendonitis is characterized by pain, inflammation and swelling in this structure. The most common areas afflicted by tendonitis are the shoulder, wrist, elbow, knee, heel and ankle. Acupuncture for TendonitisAcupuncture is a practice of medicine that can be used as a natural treatment for tendonitis. Acupuncture eases pain by using fine, hollow-pointed needles on certain points on the body called meridians. This practice is designed to remove blocks and rebalance vital energy called 'chi' within the body. A trained acupuncturist will work with you over the course of several appointments to ease your tendonitis pain.Friction Massage Therapy for TendonitisFriction massage is a technique that can be performed at home as a natural treatment for tendonitis pain. This natural therapy requires only your hands, a few minutes of time and some ice. Using gentle but firm pressure, massage the tendon with the pads of your fingers or a thumb perpendicular to the...more
Prostate cancer is known for the second most common cancer related deaths in men. In fact, men that are over 75 usually die because of Prostate Cancer. For over 50 years, experts have tried to look for solutions to cure this disease but they are still unsuccessful. Still, it has been found that leading a healthy lifestyle can lessen your risk of...more
People suffering from mesothelioma need to spend a huge amount for their treatment. This disease of mesothelium, known as mesothelioma, usually is caused due to prolong exposure to dust and asbestos. So, this disease is more common to the workers who work in stone-crusher industry or asbestos company. The effect is not seen immediately subsequent...more
There is a relatively new Herpes treatment which you might not have heard about. Those who have successfully followed the program report no more herpes outbreaks, in some cases for more than five years.Why has more not been reported about this new Herpes treatment? Well, it flies in the face of conventional medicine as it was developed by a homeopathic doctor. Regular physicians hold them in the same esteem as chiropractors – in other words they don't think much of them! But the feeling is mutual!This relatively new Herpes treatment involves balancing your metabolism and boosting your immune system. It's an all-natural approach, which means there are no risks of side effects. In fact the only outcome is that you don't have Herpes outbreaks anymore and you are never contagious with the virus.More Information: New Herpes TreatmentOne of the reasons this approach is more successful is that it is addressing the environment in which the virus has to exist. For most of the time, the virus harmlessly lives deep in your central nervous system. It is not contagious there – in fact it is dormant or in remission if you like.Herpes outbreaks only occur or can occur when part...more
Stretch marks, or striae, have been around as an issue to various degrees for as long as people have populated the earth. In previous generations, the existence of these blemishes or flaws had a tendency to be downplayed or ignored. On...more
The impetus for this article is to delve into the various studies concerning asbestos and cigarette smoke. One interesting study is called, "Cocarcinogenic and tumor promoting properties of asbestos and other minerals in...more
Both microdermabrasion and chemical peels are two very popular procedures that help achieve skin renewal. Microdermabrasion is a relatively simple cosmetic procedure while chemical peels are much more complicated and require professional care.Your...more
One interesting study concerning the relationship between asbestos exposure and disease is called, "Asbestos-derived reactive oxygen species activate TGF-1" - Laboratory Investigation (2004) 84, 1013–1023. Here is an excerpt:...more
"I keep getting thrush" is a statement from several people who endure from a recurring thrush. Millions of people in this world do endure from this treatable disease. Though the pain might be irritating on your physical health, there...more
Treatment may be described under three categories. Treatment of the acute attacks; treatment in between attacks; and treatment of status asthmaticus (Severe acute asthma).Treatment of the acute attackSypathomimetic drungs Acute asthma...more