Apoplexy is uncontrolled bleeding into the brain due to a cerebrovascular accident (CVA), resulting in sudden loss of consciousness and paralysis of various parts of the body. Also known as a stroke, apoplexy happens when an artery or blood vessel in the brain is blocked or broken, severely reducing blood supply that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells will begin to die within a...more
When you come across this page, you might be suffering from Prostatitis and may want some Prostatitis treatment advice. Or maybe you're a health conscious guy who wants to know more about this problem. When the prostate enlarged, the symptoms can be very much troublesome and bothering in your daily activities.As we age, most of our organs shrink, but in men, their prostate gland enlarges. This is due to the accumulation of the male hormone...more
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 premature death and higher BMIs. For example, a 20-year-old white male, 5'10" weighing 288 pounds with a BMI of greater than 40 was estimated to lose 13 years of his life as a result of obesity.Jamie McManus, M.D., F.A.A.F.P. and author of "Your Personal Guide to Wellness" notes that while this study referenced extreme levels of obesity, there are still millions of overweight people in developed countries with a life expectancy rate that is three to five years less than their healthy-weight counterparts. She also estimates that there are 600,000 obesity related deaths each year in America.Just how does obesity shorten our lifespan? The answer to this question is complex, yet there is a clear link between obesity and the development of...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....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...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 getting this deadly disease.When prostate tumors get the vitamins and nutrients from the body, the body becomes weaker and more prone to sickness and diseases. This is the reason why physicians recommend taking a daily dose of multivitamins to make the immune system stronger which are also useful prostate vitamins for your body to prevent cancer before hand. If you are under 40 years old, this doesn't mean that you do not have to watch what you eat, you are still at the risk of getting prostate cancer.Sometimes the body ages because of different factors especially that the world is more polluted now than before. Cities in particular are filled with different forms of pollution. Plus if you have vices like smoking and drinking, the body becomes more aged. There are also certain medicines that can contribute to making the body stressed...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...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...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