Many people feel a jittery feeling from caffeine and learn very quickly to avoid caffeine after a certain time if they don’t want to lay awake for hours tossing and turning from insomnia. The thing about caffeine is that it increases the secretion of stress hormones such as adrenalin, which can trigger your sleeplessness. For…
DetailsWhen you hear the words “toenail problem” what do you think off? Ingrown toenails, trauma to the toenail, toenail fungus or some other toenail problem such as an infection. The fact is, the words toenail problem refers to more people who suffer with a toenail fungus problem than any other. The facts are in. Over…
DetailsNail Fungus is known as onychomycosis, or ringworm of the nails. This is an infection that strikes both finger nails as well as toenails, but most often the latter. You will first notice your nails looking yellowish and thickened. It may take a while to realize something is not quite right, particularly if you, like…
DetailsDid I Sprain or Strain My Knee? Have you asked yourself this question? Have you ever been curious about the difference between the two? Then read on for some useful information below… As a result of a quick twist or turn, you may have injured your knee. Maybe your knee was forced into a position…
DetailsDiagnosed with breast cancer, I was aware about the effects that I would be going through. But there were a few that I didn’t know about. Things I knew: 1. Chemotherapy can make you sick. Vomiting is a side effect that everyone has. If it’s not food coming back up then, it’s a mucus like…
DetailsThe pancreas is a very important organ of the body. It has both endocrine and exocrine functions. It’s well known for its regulation of glucose, which is dysfunctional in the disease diabetes mellitus. This is an autoimmune disease destroying the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. The pancreas has 4 parts, the head, neck, body and…
DetailsThe famous Greek physician Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” 70% of your immune system resides in the gut, there are more nerve cells in the small intestine alone than in the brain and spinal chord combined and every single chemical produced in the brain is also made in the gut. If you…
DetailsPremenstrual syndrome effects over 70% to 90% of women before menopause in the US and less for women in Southeast Asia because of their difference in living style and social structure. Premenstrual syndrome is defined as faulty function of the ovaries related to the women’s menstrual cycle, it effects a women’s physical and emotional state,…
DetailsColon cancer surgery is a major medical procedure. After an individual has colon cancer surgery there are several diet options that can prevent the colon cancer from reoccurring. One of the biggest contributing factors to colon cancer is dietary fat. A diet that has a high fat consumption greatly increases the amount of bile acids…
DetailsIt is perfectly possible to learn how to get rid of uterine fibroids naturally but first and foremost you must understand that this is not a quick fix approach and will require a committed and systematic approach from yourself. Your fibroids did not grow overnight and although common, not every woman will have fibroids. There…
DetailsJust like you, many women want to know what are ovarian cysts and how you can you get rid of them. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sac-like structures that can form in, on or near a the ovaries — two walnut-sized organs located on either side of the uterus and under the fallopian tubes. Ovarian cysts…
DetailsIf you think you may be suffering from painful vaginal thrush there are a number of common symptoms you should look out for. Read on to find out about these thrush symptoms and how you can cure your thrush for good… What is thrush and do I have it? If you are suffering from any…
DetailsHepatitis is a class of diseases that impact the liver. Hepatitis can cause inflammations of the liver and can cause its function to diminish. When this happens liver scarring can occur, which is known as cirrhosis, and in severe cases, cancer can develop. Hepatitis can be attributed to certain types of medication, toxins, alcohol, hereditary…
DetailsMany men instinctively tend to ignore pain and put off going to their doctor. Needless to say, this is not a good strategy and liver pain in particular, should be taken seriously. What Does Pain in your liver Feel Like? Liver pain is typically made apparent by a dull ache or stab in the upper…
DetailsHow does botulism happen? Basically, it develops from food that has not been stored correctly. This could also mean foods that are canned. Also, if foods that are perishable are not stored at the right temperatures, the botulism germ commonly known as Clostridium botulinum will grow.This germ is a gram-positive germ, forming a spore which…
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