Medial collateral ligament injuries to the knee are not uncommon. Many well-recognized professional athletes, including Hines Ward, Knowshan Moreno, and Troy Polamalu, have suffered from medial collateral ligament tears after injury on the football field. These can occur alone or in combination with other ligament or cartilage injuries of the knee in athletes. What is…
DetailsRib pain during pregnancy can be a persistent problem, especially during the third trimester. Your rib cage may feel mildly sore or extremely tender and bruised. You may have discomfort on either side, or both sides, though it is commonly worse on the right side of the ribs. Pain occurs in and under the ribs…
DetailsThe minds of countless males everywhere have always wondered the question about penis size. Even if the issue itself has been resolved numerous amount of times it seems that there will never be an answer that will satisfy everyone. We have all been told about the myths and misconceptions of penis size. We are aware…
DetailsThis is the second article in a five part series devoted to digestion where we have been following a nutritionally poor meal, typical of America, from the mouth to the esophagus to the stomach. We have seen that the food enters the mouth where enzymes are added via sublingual glands. The meal then moves through…
DetailsThe incidence of diabetes, once a rare and obscure disease, has skyrocketed in the last twenty years and now afflicts tens of millions of Americans. While at one time experts attributed this increase to the increasing age of the American population, doctors are discovering that the disease is afflicting more and more children and young…
DetailsI. Introduction A. What is a typical American raw food diet The raw food diet is defined as a type of diet of which at least 75% of the daily diet must be unprocessed and uncooked foods or foods can not be heating above 115 degree of Fahrenheit or 40 C, including fresh fruit and…
DetailsToday, fast food becomes a way of life. Breakfast sandwiches, fries, burgers and nuggets all meant a greater risk of obesity and it can increase the chances of obesity by 50%. Fast food is not only fast, cheap and convenient, it also tastes good, making it harder to resist. Fast food contains high levels of…
DetailsHave you noticed there are now hundreds of 'experts' on virtually everything these days? That's mostly thanks to the internet, which really is a wonderful resource of amazing information. Sadly, it's also an amazing place for misinformation. Take nutritious cat food. Depending on how much commission the author is likely to receive will depend on…
DetailsEssential oils are excellent natural remedies for Candida. These oils are the essence, in liquid form, of plants, shrubs, flowers, trees, roots, bushes, and seeds. For pure, effective essential oils, a great deal of the original source must be used to generate a very small amount of oil. For instance, 6,000 pounds of the Melissa…
DetailsCopyright (c) 2010 Bruce Lashley It is a single or multi-chambered soft tissue mass with thin walls that is filled with high-protein fluid. The fluid color ranges from amber to clear and located beneath the skin and can be attached to muscle tendons, joint capsules or nerves. What are is the causes? The causes of…
DetailsSince the age of around 25 years old, my dad suffered from really bad psoriasis with very visible plaques on his scalp, elbows, knuckles and even on his back. Having been to the doctors on countless occasions he was always prescribed medication, shampoos and range of topical lotions to improve the condition. This medication didn’t…
DetailsI am sure most of us have sometime in our life suffered of nail fungus. It is a very common affection that normally has no further consequences, other than bad smell in our feet, a change in our nail's color or shape, and sometimes the feeling that our feet are not very comfortable. Nail fungus…
DetailsIf you are looking for fast relief to the burning and itching often associated with thrush then read on as this article will outline 2 simple home remedies that cures thrush fast. If you are one of many women that suffer silently with thrush you may be surprised to hear that a cure for thrush…
DetailsThe disease cedar fever is not actually a fever. This disease is a kind of allergy. The allergic reaction is accompanied by watery and itchy eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Most of the time, this also causes itchiness inside the ears. Cedar fever is caused by the pollen from the commonly known mountain cedar tree,…
DetailsEveryone knows how delightful a new baby can be! New life brings new love, fresh promise for the future, and overwhelming joy. However, that little sweetheart, can also bring other sorts of baggage, such as sleep deprivation for Mom and Dad, disruption of all routines, endless laundry, and the most dreaded of all – colic!…
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