Cholesterol Management Type of Cholesterol Manage your Cholesterol Levels Other factors raising the level of LDL Measure your cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance produced mainly in the liver and also in other cells of our body. It is a combination of lipid and steroid. About 80% of the body cholesterol is produced by […]
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Good nutrition can help improve your health and prevent diseases and also energizes your body in order to function properly. Just as a car needs fuel to move, your body also needs the nutrients, like, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, and water. Some people believe that alcohol is another necessity in their diet, while others
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Several terms have been associated when it comes to the art of treating body illnesses; there is standard care, complementary and alternative medicines. Standard care refers to the scientific medical practice of professional physicians and other allied health professionals and whose practice is considered good and acceptable. Alternative medicine on the other hand denotes the
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Annual statistics kept by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the number of individuals in the United States who are overweight and obese is increasing at an alarming rate. (1) New theories appear to arise almost every month about the reason that people have difficulty managing a healthy weight. These theories include
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Epistaxis or a nosebleed is a relatively common case of hemorrhage from nose. It can be noticed when the blood drains out through the nostrils. Among children and young adults, nosebleeds usually start from the septum (just inside the nose) that separates your nasal chambers. In middle-aged and older adults, in many cases nosebleeds begin
Gum cancer is a cancer that involves the area of the mouth that supports the teeth. This particular type of cancer is also known as gingival cancer. In normal progression the cells will become larger and then divide. These dividing cells make new cells. When the cells reach maturity they expire making way for new
Hypertension occurs when the force that is being exerted on the walls of the artery becomes stronger as the blood is circulating through the body. High blood pressure is becoming even more common in today’s society due to lifestyle habits and food content. There are many treatment plans and lifestyle changes your doctor may prescribe
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Weight loss supplements are all the rage. The weight loss industry has many options available that take advantage of the different genetic variations, metabolisms and exercise habits of people who desire to lose weight. Obesity is a problem that faces 2/3 of the American adult population and 15% of the teenagers. The problem has been
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Weight gain and obesity is an increasing medical concern that impacts overall health and long-term physical problems. The standard Western diet includes too much fat, oils, and sugar. People no longer eat enough fruits, vegetables and raw nuts and seeds. And it seems that many people are looking for answers that are quick, painless and
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Fainting is medically termed as syncope which is a momentary loss of consciousness. Unlike a seizure, the person who faints generally gets back alertness shortly after recovering consciousness. Fainting is the consequence of a temporary loss of the brain’s blood supply. Fainting can sometimes be an indication of a more severe condition. When you faint,
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