Cancer–You Are What you Eat?
My husband and I went to a dinner party this past Saturday where one of our good friends (and his wife) served an amazing five course feast, each was paired with the best wine and it was all delicious. The guests were raving the dinner, and the conversation turned into food in general. We started...
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Low Vitamin D Level Increases Risk of Kidney Failure 2.6 Times
Low levels of vitamin D may account for up to 60% of the elevated risk of end stage renal disease (ESRD) in African Americans according to a report in the December 2009 issue of the American Society of Nephrology. Researchers analyzed a nationwide sample of 13,000 americans, including measuremen...
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5 Secrets to Preserve Your Eyesight
By Dr. Maoshing Ni -Picture (Device Independent Bitmap)Dr. Mao's Secrets of Longevityby Dr. Maoshing Ni a Yahoo! Health Expert for Alternative Medicine More than ever we are using our eyes to stare at small type and images on computer screens, televisions, and cellphones—a modern trend that leads...
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What is TMJ disorder?
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) is the general name that is given to disorders concerning jaw joints and jaw movement. More specifically, TMJ disorders are related to the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the skull. These types of disorders are sometimes referred to as TM or TMD, but the m...
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High CRP and Normal LDL Are Long-Term Risk Factors for Heart Disease, Stroke ...
New research shows a long-term benefit in screening people for c-reactive protein (CRP), a marker for inflammation, even if they have normal levels of bad cholesterol, because of increased long-term risk for heart attack, stroke and death. "The new study analyzed patients' risk over an average o...
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Alcohol: Natural Remedy rheumatoid arthritis?
Could drinking alcohol be a natural remedy for rheumatoid arthritis? According to research by scientists at the University of Sheffield and partly funded by Arthritis Research UK, drinking alcohol eases the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis as well as appearing to reduce its severity too.In the st...
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Benefits of Massage Therapy
By Marc Courtiol There are a number of benefits to be gained from massage therapy. Once thought of as a luxury that most people could not afford to indulge in, it has become a very beneficial component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Massage is still thought of by many as an alternative type ...
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Low Vitamin D Levels Explains Most ESRD Risk in African Americans
Low levels of vitamin D may account for nearly 60 percent of the elevated risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in African Americans. "Our study adds to previous evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to the progression of kidney disease and the need for dialysis." We found that 25(OH)D deficien...
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Food for hypertension - beetroot juice
Natural remedy for high blood pressure - drink beetroot juice. Want to bring down your blood pressure? Drink beetroot juice.Amrita Ahluwalia, Professor of Vascular Pharmacology at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry researching the effect of drinking beetroot juice or taking nit...
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Salt Therapy Rooms–Is it a Passing Trend?
A couple of years ago I interviewed a woman, in her early twenties, who had cystic fibrosis. She had become an ambassador for an organization called “Pipeline for a Cure” which touted the therapeutic benefits of surfing for cystic fibrosis. The salt in the water helps to open up the airways and c...
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N-Acetyl Cysteine Effective for Acute Liver Failure
The antidote for acute liver failure caused by acetaminophen poisoning also can treat acute liver failure due to most other causes if given before severe injury occurs. Acute liver failure occurs when cells in the liver die quickly, resulting in toxins being released into the bloodstream and bra...
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Tanita Body Composition Analyzer sample results
Date: 24 February 2010Body Type: StandardGender: MaleAge:61Height: 160cmClothes weight: 0.5kgRESULTSWeight: 60.3kgFat %: 23.2%Fat mass: 14.0kgFFM 46.3kg Muscle mass: 45.9kgTBW: 32.6kgTBW %: 54.1%Bone mass:2.4kgBMR: 5226 1249kcalMetabolic age: 47Visceral fat rating: 13BMI: 23.6Degree of Obeisity: ...
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What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
By Marc Courtiol The carpal tunnel is a very small tunnel that is located on the inside (or palm side) of your wrist. It is surrounded by ligaments and bones, and its main function is to provide protection for the primary nerve that goes to your hand and fingers. While many people tend to think [...
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Future Diabetes Treatment May Use Resveratrol to Target the Brain
Resveratrol, a molecule found in red grapes, has been shown to improve diabetes when delivered orally to rodents. The brain plays a key role in mediating resveratrol’s anti-diabetic actions, potentially paving the way for future orally-delivered diabetes medications that target the brain. “We k...
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Exercise: Anti-ageing natural remedy
Ageing brings with it not only wrinkles, but also other body changes such as decrease of muscle mass, blood pumping capacity, metabolic rate and bone density which makes bones more fragile and susceptible to fractures. Ageing brings with it obesity, raised cholesterol levels, arthritis, osteoporo...
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