Is weight loss and allergies connected? Good question. Have you ever snacked on something and then been even hungrier than before the snack? Do you get cravings for a specific food that will not go away until you satisfy that craving? If you answer yes to either of these two questions then it is a good chance you some type of food allergy. Read more »
It’s not unusual for anyone to experience joint pain at any time in their life; overexerting yourself when physically active, not warming up properly before workout routines, and being overweight by even a few pounds can put undue stress on your joints and lead to discomfort or even pain. There is some persistent joint paint however that should be given extra consideration, as it may be a serious arthritic condition called gout. What is this disease, what causes it, and what can you do to fix it? Read more »
When you suffer from some type of heart disease, maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be very difficult. We all need to eat healthy, maintain a good regular exercise routine and have regular checkups from our health care provider. When heart disease is not managed well the effects on our kidneys can be catastrophic.
The kidneys job is to filter the blood to remove carcinogens that we take in daily through the ingesting of out highly refined and processed foods. In addition it also removes excess fluid from the blood stream. The kidneys filter the waist products from the blood stream by using the natural pressure of the blood supply.
When this excess fluid is not being remove then the heart will have to work harder to pump the blood throughout our bodies by increasing our blood pressure. Higher blood pressure will cause more damage to our kidneys causing less fluid and toxins being removed from the blood stream. Read more »
Allergies are abnormal reactions to normally harmless substances. The allergens can be inhaled, swallowed or come into contact with the skin.
Allergens that most frequently cause problems are: pollen, mold, dust, foods, animal dander, insect bites, insect spores, viruses and bacteria.
Normally the human body learns to defend itself though experience. That is by attacking a foreign substance that has invaded and harming the body by producing antibodies. The best know of these antibodies are called histamines. Some times the immune system mistakenly recognizes a foreign to be harmful when it is not. This can lead to the overproduction of histamines specially designed to destroy the specific foreign substance. Read more »
If you are allergic to poison ivy then you suffer from allergies Type 4 or delayed allergies. Up to 90 percent of people are allergic to the urushiol oil that causes the poison ivy rash. Over half of the population will experience a rash with the first contact of the poison ivy plant and is considered the most common allergy in the country. Read more »
It’s interesting that many people assume that osteoporosis is a women’s disease; it’s true that this condition affects some four times as many women as men, but men too can suffer from this dangerous and even deadly condition. Read more »
It’s unfortunate that once a person is old enough and wise enough to really begin appreciating and enjoying life, so many physical and mental ailments rear their ugly heads. The “golden years” should be a time when a person enjoys their family, their hobbies, and life in general but unfortunately on top of their physical aches and pains, senility typically sets in and robs them of their abilities to not only enjoy their life but even sometimes to accomplish everyday tasks. Whether it’s Alzheimer’s disease or other degenerative brain disorders, senility is something that virtually everyone fears as old age approaches.
There is a bit of good news from the medical community. As doctors do more research into how the brain works and functions and what causes it to break down, they also get a better understanding of how to prevent many cases of senility Read more »
Everyone wants the look of thick, shiny, beautiful hair, and this includes both men and women. We admire the celebrities who have this and dismiss those who don’t, or worry about our own dull and frizzy mane. While it’s true that genetics play a very large role in the head of hair we’re blessed or cursed with, we can also do much to take care of our own and improve the look and texture. Read more »
There’s really no pain that can be compared to consistent and chronic headaches. Whether they’re technically migraines or just dull aches that are the result of sinus problems or something else, they can be not just painful but blinding, nauseating, and even virtually crippling. Read more »
Some years ago the famous American actor Michael J. Fox made headlines when he revealed that he was suffering from Parkinson’s Disease. While many assume that this disease is one that affects only the elderly, Mr. Fox demonstrated personally how this condition can really affect anyone at any time, and he did quite a bit of good in bringing the disease to the attention of the general public. Read more »