Kidney stones form when there is a decrease in urine volume or an excess of stone-forming substances in the urine. The most common type of kidney stone contains calcium in combination with either oxalate or phosphate. Other chemical compounds that can form stones in the urinary tract include uric acid and the amino acid cystine.…
DetailsDogs can be prone to urinary tract infection. Early detection and treatment help to keep the infection at bay. If a urinary tract infection in dogs isn’t detected quickly, it can be harder to treat and may potentially lead to more serious problems. The key effective treatment is to recognise the 7 early warning signs…
DetailsTake a look at this scenario- Parents promise their child that if he/she gets good grades, they will reward him/her with a ‘Large Hamburger’ or an extra-large pizza. Let us be honest. How often do we parents feed our children with Colas, burgers and pizzas? Since generations we have been poisoning our children with these…
DetailsThe debate has raged for many years, and it will probably continue for years… is coffee good or bad for your health? While the jury may be out, here are some findings that indicate coffee is not all bad. Coffee, as we all know, is high in caffeine, and caffeine is suspected of increasing blood…
DetailsMost of us never even notice the internal workings of our digestive system. Occasionally, we may have a bit of a tummy rumble or belch but nothing more. Indigestion is a common disorder and is characterized by pain and a nauseous and full feeling in the stomach. It often occurs after we have eaten or…
DetailsCognitive Behavioral Therapy is a cornerstone of the therapeutic treatment of addiction. Couples drug treatment is an excellent example of successful behavioral therapy. Couples drug therapy has proven to be the most effective method of treating substance abuse in the family therapy setting. In 1974, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism examined couples…
DetailsVitiligo is quite a common skin condition which can cause extreme distress to sufferers because of its unusual appearance. Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. It can also affect your eyes, mouth and nose. It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed. No one knows what destroys them. It…
DetailsDieting can be a slow process and it can take a long time to see results. So it's understandable because people sign up to weight loss fast diets which claim you can shed pounds in just a few weeks. It's tempting to sign up to one of these diets when you hear claims that you…
DetailsAll beejamantra and mantras originate from it. It prefixes some mantras. It is representative of the Supreme God Principle (Parabrahman). Effect of continuous chanting of Om The energy associated with Om is of the unmanifest God principle (nirgun). The unmanifest energy of God is the same energy used to create the entire manifest (sagun) Universe.…
DetailsStomach Cancer Stomach cancer is cancer that occurs in the stomach — the muscular sac located in the upper middle of your abdomen, just below your ribs. Your stomach is responsible for receiving and holding the food you eat and then helping to break down and digest it. Stomach cancer is uncommon in the United…
DetailsHave you felt the sky crying for you when your lover broke up with you, have you ever touched the withering rose when your love failed you, have you ever felt so caught up that even the greatest loss of your life failed to extricate those tears for The departed? The answer must be yes,…
DetailsHigh blood pressure (HBP) is common among senior citizens in the United States and is a serious condition that can significantly increase the likelihood of having coronary heart disease, a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems and risks. In literal terms, "blood pressure" is the force of blood pushing against arterial walls…
DetailsEclampsia is the occurence of seizures in a pregnant woman. Usually eclampsia occurs after the onslaught of pre-eclampsia though sometimes no pre-eclamptic symptoms are recognisable. The reason of eclampsia is not easily understood. Researchers believe a person’s genes, diet, blood vessels, and neurological factors may play a role. However, no theories have yet been proven.…
DetailsIf you plan basement construction in an area that has clay in the soil, you need to take precautions to avoid structural damage to your home. So here are a couple tips to consider before you start basement construction in clay soils. Before you start basement construction you need to know what type of soil…
DetailsBeside cancer, heart disease kills more than 2,000 Americans everyday. Approximately 60 million Americans have heart disease. I. Causes of Heart DiseasesThere are many causes of heart diseases. Most of heart diseases are caused by high blood pressure contributes to hardening of the arteries. High levels of bad cholesterol (LDL) build up in the arteries…
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