Inflammation is a natural part of the human healing process when we are attacked by a virus or when we suffer a broken limb. But, inflammation that sticks around after we have recovered is anything but desirable. Two areas that you need to look at in regards to chronic inflammation are: the amount of water…
Deer antlers are an incredibly fascinating biological phenomenon. The shape of antlers range from very small sharp “spikes” to fantastical typical and non-typical racks. To better understand the parts of a deer antler, we will first examine some basic deer antler terminology, the difference between horns and antler then follow up with the correct name…
Surgery is frequently used to cure ovarian cyst, surgery is not the best solution to this problem. First, complications may arise during the operation; secondly, surgery does not stop new cysts from developing. To know why surgery is not the best cure, you need to know first what ovarian cyst is, and how it develops.…
I would like to make it clear that AIDS begins by a HIV infection. When people are infected with HIV, they do not have any symptoms for many years. (could take 10 years or more) During that period, HIV develops to become AIDS, and infected people can transmit the virus to others. This is the…
In order to prevent or minimize the itchy rash, you first need to know how you can get poison ivy. First, you can get poison ivy from directly coming in contact with the plant oil itself. The plants contain an oily substance, called urushiol, which causes an allergic reaction in most people who come into…
HDL stands for high-density lipoprotein and is called 'good' cholesterol because it acts like a vacuum cleaner sucking up all the cholesterol it can find and transporting it back to the liver for excretion. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) particles have the opposite function – they deliver cholesterol from the liver to the cells that need it.…
Although many of us do the right thing by going for yearly check ups and full blood counts, there could be an underlying heart problem we are not aware we have. It doesn’t mean that because we appear to be fit and on the go that our hearts themselves are necessarily functioning properly. Neither does…
While losing all the excess body fat and staying slim forever is everyone's dream. There are still many pieces in the puzzle that we need to fill in. Olive oil is definitely one of those important missing pieces. We all know that in Mediterranean diets it plays an important part. But do you know exactly…
Chronic bronchitis is medically interpreted as a chronic respiratory condition characterized by cough and sputum release at least three months per year two years consecutive. The diagnosis of chronic bronchitis is only established when other possible respiratory or cardiovascular diseases have been excluded. The chronic bronchitis appears as an inflammatory damage of the bronchial tree…
The All New i-Ped Bike A really popular foldable bike to enjoy is the i-Ped bike. Like many other kinds of folding bicycles, this one can also be taken just about anywhere. It is especially designed for users to easily carry or ride to any place. People who wish to own one but have limited…
In the dazzling era of modern technology, the telecommunications sector is at the top of the list. More and more users want to benefit from sophisticated media services and that is why VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) has become one of the latest requests on the market. The main feature of VoIP is that it…
The timing belt in a car is very important to the car’s proper operation. It controls a lot of the basic functions in your car, like water pump, air conditioner compressor, alternator, and much more. In the top 3 risks of not replacing your timing belt, you are putting in danger all of those important…
What is autism spectrum disorder? Eugene Bleuler first coined the term autism in 1912. This Swiss psychiatrist used the word when explaining a schizophrenic’s difficulty in connecting with others. He choose this word because if means self. Later, in 1943, Dr. Leo Kanner, after studying eleven children suffering similar symptoms, used the expression early infantile…
Adolescence is the period of transition from childhood to adulthood. It is a time of physical and mental growth as well as sexual maturation. Teenagers tend to become sensitive to the way they look and act, and highly aware of all their body changes. Adolescence is often seen as a stormy period; conflicts arise because…
Healthy kids are really important to me. As a mother and educator I see the value of raising healthy, happy and fit kids. Growing up in New Jersey dancing and athletics were an important part of my life. We were encouraged to play outside every day and to be back home before the street lights…
