2010 June
Types of alternative medicine
Alternative medicine, also known as Eastern medicine, has been around for centuries. It is based off the philosophy that the body can heal itself and uses holistic approaches to complement this natural healing process, including medical systems, practices, and products. It is a very different approach than the traditional Western medicine scope in which medication [...]
Laser teeth whitening
There are several teeth whitening products and procedures available today that can help you to brighten your smile and remove stains from your teeth. Each of these methods works effectively and offers benefits as well as disadvantages. Choosing the right procedure for your own teeth will depend on a number of different factors. Laser teeth [...]
Swine flu treatment
I have no doubt that you’ve heard about the “swine flu” pandemic. When it hit the United States in April of 2009, a panic arose. At first, people thought that it was much worse than the typical seasonal flu, when in fact, it came at us unexpectedly and we just didn’t have the vaccines to [...]
Zone diet recipes
Dr. Barry Sears is the creator of the Zone Diet. It has different concepts than those of other mainstream diets. Another name is the 40-30-30 diet; 40% carbohydrate, 30% fat, and 30% protein; these percentages are in “the zone” for maximum calorie burning. Each meal should consist of foods in these proportions. The diet is [...]
Leptin resistance treatment
Viscarel or belly fat is a problem for 2 out of every three people in the United States. Recent research has shown that the leading cause of belly fat is leptin resistance. This was a break through discover by Professor Jeffrey M. Friedman, M.D., Ph.D., at The Rockefeller University, in 1994. Leptin is a hormone [...]
Signs of a mini stroke
A mini stroke or a TIA (transient ischemic attack) is a brief period in which there is not enough blood flow to the brain. It is important that nearly twenty percent of people who experience a mini stroke or TIA will likely progress to a major stroke sometime within the next three months. The problem [...]
Health benefits of beets
Very rarely do you come across a person (or find yourself) enjoying beets. More likely, the word that you’ll encounter is “yuck!” Fortunately, this vegetable has a whole pocketbook of healthiness to offer that may make you change your mind, or at least think about changing your mind. In addition to the numerous vitamins and [...]
Cataract surgery
The aim of cataract surgery is to remove the cloudy natural lens on the iris. After the removal process, the natural lens is replaced with a permanent intraocular lens implant to restore power in most cases. The decision of having cataract surgery depends on how well a person can see during daily activities. One will [...]
Lymphoma symptoms
One of the reasons why lymphoma is so often undetected during its early stages is because most of its symptoms are similar to other harmless conditions. If you experience lymphoma symptoms as mentioned below, do not panic. It is always best to consult your doctor so you can be diagnosed correctly and be prescribed with [...]
Globe Life Insurance
Globe Life Insurance is a subsidiary company owned by Torchmark Corporation. The company has over ten billion dollars in high quality holdings of assets that are currently under their direct management. One of their more recognizable investments would be the low cost life insurance and supplemental health insurance plans that they offer for low to [...]
Colored contact lenses
Contact lenses are no longer used as just a treatment for vision problems. Many people now use (colored) contact lenses as part of a fashion statement. The colored contact lenses let you have the ability to change the color of your eyes whenever you want. If you do not like the color of your eyes [...]
Permethrin cream
Premethrin cream is a topical medication which is commonly used to treat scabies or head lice. Scabies is an infestation of mites that dig under the skin and cause a skin infection. Lice are infestations on the head and in hair. Scabies and lice are contagious as well and can be transmitted to someone else [...]
Stomach flu symptoms
The medical term for stomach flu is viral gastroenteritis. In the United States there are about 50,000 Americans who are hospitalized every year for stomach flu and stomach flu symptoms. The most common cause for stomach flu is the rotavirus and other well-known stomach flu viruses. The stomach flu is very contagious. It is common [...]
Mirrored contact lenses
Because of rapid new developments in the contact lens industry people now have various types of contact lenses to choose from. Hollywood actors have helped increase the desire for out the norm looking contact lenses. Contact lenses are now made to change the appearance and color of the eyes as well as to correct vision. [...]
Hearing amplifier
A hearing amplifier is a hearing gadget that can help people who are hearing impaired, hard of hearing or suffer from a minimal to severe hearing loss. These hearing gadgets are useful for people who are not hearing poorly enough to need a hearing aid but not hearing good enough to hear clearly in a [...]
Low carb recipes for diabetics
The primary reason for diabetics to opt for a low-carbohydrate diet is not to lose weight, but to be more efficient with the calories consumed relative to bodily functions. Diabetics lack the proper functioning ability of insulin, which is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels. It might be a result of insulin resistance, insulin [...]
Gastric bypass complications
Severely obese people face an extreme battle when they decide to lose weight. Often, cutting calories has little affect on their weight, hormone imbalances impact their body’s ability to burn fat cells and exercise is a physical impossibility. Weight loss surgeries such as lap bands, stomach stapling and gastric bypass surgery is here to help. [...]
Medigap insurance
Medicare is an insurance policy to provide you with peace of mind in your latter years. The last thing you want to worry about when you face an illness or repeated health care visits is the cost of care and your dwindling savings’ accounts. Although Medicare pays for most health related services it does not, [...]
Cognitive enhancer
A cognitive enhancer, sometimes referred to as a smart drug, is a medication used for improvement of basic mental functions. It is mostly used for enhancing mental concentration and increasing memory capabilities. Cognitive enhancers are available in various items such as prescription medication, supplements, and functional foods. Recreational Drugs with Benefits Some recreational drugs will [...]
Anal fissure treatment
Fissures, also known as anal fissures, are characterized as minor tears in your anus lining. The tears are sometimes on the outside of the anus but can be slightly inside as well. Usually the fissures stretch to the internal anal sphincter which is basically a muscular ring. Fissures can cause quite a bit of pain [...]
Lorcaserin
Lorcaserin is a new weight loss drug that is currently in the final stages of clinical testing and awaiting FDA approval. Lorcaserin has been manufactured and developed by Arena pharmaceuticals and can best be described as a serotonin enhancing prescription drug. It is believed that if you are able to manipulate your serotonin levels, this [...]
Natural colon cleanser
Naturally cleaning out the colon, or large intestine, is a practice that is decades old. Colon cleansing techniques include teas, enzymes, colon irrigation, and more. Colon irrigation is one that has to be done in a doctor’s office (although it is still natural) and the others can be done in the comfort of your own [...]
Lymphocytic colitis
A common type of bowel inflammation that affects the colon that was first discovered by medical doctors in Sweden in 1976 is called lymphocytic colitis. This is a condition where you experience chronic, watery diarrhea. This is a non bloody diarrhea. This condition is diagnosed in about 2 out of 100,000 older people in industrialized [...]
Probiotics side effects
Probiotics are becoming a popular dietary supplement. We see them advertised in all kinds of foods nowadays as well. These supplements contain beneficial or “good” bacteria like those that are also found in the intestines. There are two different groups these “good” bacteria may come from. One is called Lactobacillus and the other is called [...]
Alfalfa benefits
Alfalfa is a perennial flowering plant commonly referred to as M. sativa L. It is found natively in various countries throughout the world. It has been increasing in its popularity as a dietary supplement for humans in recent years in the United States. This plant is able to absorb minerals from the soil much better [...]
Lyme disease symptoms
Lyme disease was first identified in the United States in 1975. It is named after the town of Lyme, Connecticut, where the first cases were diagnosed. This is a bacterial infection that is transmitted to humans by the bite of certain small black-legged ticks that are infected with the corkscrew shaped bacterium called burgdorferi. Cases [...]
Sleep paralysis
People who wake up and are unable to move or speak may be experiencing sleep paralysis. People who suffer from sleep paralysis are not able to move their limbs when they are asleep. They may feel like someone is sitting on their chest and as if they are being suffocated. Some experts believe that this [...]
Rice milk
Rice milk is a grain milk made from rice and is a common substitute for cow’s milk. Because it is completely devoid of animal contents, it is considered acceptable for vegans and vegetarians alike. Lactose, an ingredient in cow’s milk, is also absent from rice milk, and therefore makes it tolerable to those with lactose [...]
Menstrual cramps herbal remedies
Most women will experience menstrual cramps at one time or another during their life. Some women have very mild cramping that does not have cause them any problems. However, there are many women who have severe cramping either before or during their menstrual cycle. Many women search for tried and true remedies to make those [...]
Methyl masterdrol
Methyl Masterdrol is a nutritional supplement that works in the same way as an anabolic steroid. It is used by people who are body building or want to increase their muscle mass. This supplement helps them to build up their muscle tissue faster than they would normally. It also helps to reduce the amount of [...]
