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Once again, salmonella has resulted in a massive recall of food products here in the United States. Salmonella in its severest form is deadly and is easily preventable. Even with all of the steps that can be taken to keep you and your family safe, if you have a product…
We will get started on the important mineral calcium because we just covered another necessary mineral.
6. Calcium citrate is for proper digestion and good bones.
If you are over the age of 12 you probably already know that calcium is abundant in the foods, milk, and dairy products, and…
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons report that nearly 28,000 people in the United States sprain their ankles daily. While you may have experienced a twisted ankle several times in your life, the difference between a twist and a sprain is that a sprain will become painful and swollen shortly…
The ceaseless pain the sufferers experienced opened up the discussion on the subject of what is a yeast infection certainly all about. If this specific ongoing illness is simply not remedied effectively, it could possibly transform straight into a life threatening ailment by which has an affect on a number…
A family of DNA-binding transcription factors composed of dimers of two proteins that bind to one another via a shared structural motif called a leucine zipper. The best characterized AP-1 factor is composed of the proteins Fos and Jun.AP-1 is involved in transcriptional regulation of many different genes important in…
I am riled up. Really riled up. I just read a fairly new book, published in 2010, that would like to limit your ability to self-diagnose your symptoms. Let me explain.
Robert Goldberg, PhD wrote a book entitled 'Tabloid Medicine'. The premise of his book is that the internet is…
When talk about HIV, I know everybody's face will turn to pale, because once get the HIV, it means death. But it is also not a wise mind to ignore or avoid this problem. Though there is may no risk surrounding us, but the data about HIV still scare us.…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also know as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), or post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) and chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS).
CFS, ME or whichever is your preference to use, is not a disease where a viral infection has caused a feeling of ill-being, that, with the use of…
What are kidney stones?
Kidney stones are hardened substances that are found highly present in the urine. If these substances are not flushed out by the kidneys, they settle and form into stones. The stones, if not released from the body may reach up to a size of a ball…
Distemper is a dangerous virus that is fatal in pets and small animals, and has been the reason behind millions of raccoon deaths. Because this virus is so frequent in raccoons, it is colloquially referred to as “raccoon distemper.” Many people have heard of two different types of distemper: feline…
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors which develop in the womb. The uterus or womb forms a key part of a woman’s internal reproductive system. It has been appropriately referred to as the cradle of civilization, because of its critical role in ensuring the viability and development of the unborn fetus…
What's Hypertension? The first or top number in a blood-pressure reading is the pressure as well as the 2nd or low number is the diastolic pressure. • Period 2 hypertension is diastolic pressure between 99 and 90 mmHg or more or systolic pressure between 140 to 159. Lower Blood Pressure…
Sleepiness is a serious pathological problem today. The person suffering from sleepiness, has an increased mood for sleep during the day. According to studies, over 20% of serious injuries from car accidents have been caused from thw drowsiness of drivers!
Frequency and internal architecture of sleep is directly related to…
I have a question for all of you who say things like, "I would rather die than give up my steak and fried chicken", and you, who eat by taste buds alone, eating lots of donuts or 12 cups of coffee a day.
Would you drink antifreeze if they made…
I know you have heard of probiotics and probably even prebiotics, but have you ever discussed your gut flora?
What is a microbiome? It is all the genetic elements, including all the microbes, in their own environment, and all the reactions between them all, like in our gastrointestinal tract.
What…
Any type of surgery on the spine used to be an area of extreme concern for those who had back pain and other problems. Today, surgical procedures have improved and so have the skills of the surgeons who perform them. Spinal fusion is one type of surgery performed by top…
The pink ribbon is blue with a tarnished halo for the Susan G. Komen foundation after deciding to withdraw their funding from Planned Parenthood caused severe criticism.
The charity cited their criteria that bars grants to any organization under investigation as the reason. With the House Republicans looking into the…
When we get through the vitamins we will move on to the minerals so do not stop now. We are just getting this condensed version of your nutrition started. These vitamins and minerals that your body needs are of the utmost importance and you should be learning the "whys" and…
Are there any natural cures for lupus? Lupus plagues millions world wide and over 75% who suffer are women between puberty and menopause. Although there has been magnificent advancements in the medical field, lupus treatments haven't changed much in the last five decades. Most who receive doctors treatments are unsatisfied…
Food has been a part of a daily lifestyle of every person. We need food in order to survive. We need vitamins and proteins for body nutrition. However, not all food is right for the body but since it has been our norms, we often forgot that what we eat…
Considered to be one of the most painful of all urological disorders, unfortunately, kidney stones are also one of the most common. While the majority of the stones will pass without any type of medical intervention, some may require help, including surgery in some cases. The most common type of…
You think it cannot happen to me, but believe me it can. The It being a disease that comes on and takes over your life.
I wrote an article several months ago about the cancer found in my colon cancer screening. I was lucky it was discovered in time to…
I have just receive notification that Syngenta is to face criminal charges for covering up data that proves their genetically modified corn Bt 176 is directly responsible for killing live stock. Dr Eva Sirinathsinghji who writes for a magazine has imparted the news that Syngenta now face these criminal charges.…
Chiropractors are specialists in the treatment of patients who suffer from neck, spine and limb pains. Whereas the same chiropractors can have a myriad of specializations, many people tend to turn to chiropractors when they suffer sport injuries or have been injured in an accident. Research has shown that many…
Yes it is possible to be saved from cancer.....Bet you'd like to know how !
First I thing I think we need to define is cancer itself ....What is cancer ?
Websters defines cancer as:
1: a malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion and systemically by…
If there is a disease that has shaken a number of communities, is Ebola. It is almost like the biblical disease known as Leprosy where people would not want to be associated with a person suffering form such an illness. Therefore, the reader will agree that running away from the…
Enzyme-Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay, ELISA, is a highly sensitive immunoeassay that is used in place of radioimmunoassay since it does not involve special handling and disposal procedures requiring work with radioactive substances. The ELISA relies on the antibodies to detect the presence of antigens in liquid samples, thus changing from a…
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that causes deterioration that can result in fractures. The disease affects millions of Americans and brings nearly two million of them to an orthopedic doctor for treatment of fractures each year. The name osteoporosis translates to “porous bones” describing the condition that causes…
In digesting fats, especially when you undergo gallbladder surgery, this might become very difficult because your gallbladder doesn’t exist anymore. Actually, the bile that is produced by the liver is accountable in digesting fats that are stored in your gallbladder. When there is problem in your gallbladder, the bile cannot…
This is so close to home for me it has given me a very real scare when I read about e coli contaminated water in Rockford Illinois.
How safe is your drinking water when a city with less than a year old state of the art automated water system can…
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