Health Articles

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 6:11 AM

Sunlight activates the metabolism of vitamin D in the body. Sunlight interacts with chemicals naturally present in the human skin in order to produce the Vitamins. The absolute best source of Vitamin D in the diet can be obtained through whole, fortified milk. Sunlight causes the skin to make activated vitamin D. People also get vitamin D from certain foods and vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D is included in most multivitamins, usually in strengths from 50 IU to 1,000 IU as softgels, caps... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 6:11 AM

Sunlight activates the metabolism of vitamin D in the body. Sunlight interacts with chemicals naturally present in the human skin in order to produce the Vitamins. The absolute best source of Vitamin D in the diet can be obtained through whole, fortified milk. Sunlight causes the skin to make activated vitamin D. People also get vitamin D from certain foods and vitamin D supplements. Vitamin D is included in most multivitamins, usually in strengths from 50 IU to 1,000 IU as softgels, caps... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:58 AM

Vitamin D is also added to milk and to some brands of orange juice, soymilk and cereals. At this time vitamin D is not added to other milk products like cheese, yogurt and butter. Vitamin D is free and the secret of the Hormone has been intentionally kept hidden from the public so vitamins can be sold in place of free sunlight. The sun lotion industry has tried to make everyone paranoid of the suns rays so that they can sell their poison. Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin upon exposur... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:44 AM

Vitamin D is also sometimes used to treat other diseases in which calcium is not used properly by the body. Vitamin D is fat soluble, meaning it is stored in your fat cells. It is not excreted daily like many other essential nutrients and can build up to unhealthy levels. Vitamin D is needed to keep a balance between calcium and phosphorus in the body by controlling how much is absorbed from foods, or taking them from bones when needed. Vitamin D is best known for its role in building bo... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:41 AM

Genetic drift , selection , migration, etc., are parameters which are used to construct models that allow us to generate predictions and obtain deeper insight. The discovery of DNA and the elucidation of the biophysical substrate which constrains the modes of inheritance in a concrete manner opened up the startling vistas of molecular evolutionary genetics. Generally, gene mutations can disrupt an entire protein, but in colon cancers, only half the APC protein is lost, while the other ha... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:30 AM

Ascorbic acid is an antioxidant. It is the preservative part of the vitamin C complex. Ascorbic acid helps your body absorb the mineral iron . It also helps contribute to the health of your teeth and gums. Cells in the arterial walls need collagen to help them expand and contract with the beats of the heart; it is also needed in the capillaries, which are more fragile. Another major role of Vitamin C is as an antioxidant. Cells are also held together by collagen. So Vitamin C works like a... more...

Health | By Alisha Dhamani @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 5:21 AM

Colon cancer is uncommon in those under forty years of age and tends to be associated with a poorer prognosis. Another consideration is that people who don?t have symptoms at the time of diagnosis tend to have a better prognosis. Colon cancer is regarded as the second leading cause of most cancer deaths in the United States. Colon cancer is a long-standing disease, which starts as a polyp or a small non-cancerous growth. Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deat... more...

Health | By JT Miller @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 2:12 AM

You've done your research and you have a few plastic surgeons picked out for your exciting new look. You're feeling pretty good about the doctor and the procedure but you want to make absolutely sure that your cosmetic surgeon is completely on the up and up. Here are six sneaky (and legal) ways you can check out your plastic surgeon to make sure you're going to be in good hands: 1. Look up Your Surgeon on the Web - You should probably look up your plastic surge... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Thursday, 26th June 2008 @ 1:21 AM

When life seems to be overwhelming you and causing you tension and anxiety, you may not know which end is up. The need for anxiety relief has been with us for many years but perhaps never more so than in dealing with day to day life in today's rapidly changing world. The symptoms of anxiety, which can include such things as headaches, back pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, insomnia and an upset stomach, are also the symptoms of many common illnesses and so it's important when the s... more...

Health | By Daniel Millions @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 10:08 PM

You can definitely personalize your eating choices with the MyPyramid food groups but you cannot assume that one size fits all. It is your job to make wise food choices from this food pyramid and balance your food intake with physical activity. MyPyramid foods are designed for everyone from two years of age and up. This is not a therapeutic diet. If you have a certain health condition, always consult your physician for the appropriate dietary plan. The recommended amount of foods that we... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 9:10 PM

Where does one draw the line between being a social drinker and having an alcohol addiction? For many people, the lines aren't always so clear, especially when everyone around them seems to be binge drinking, drinking on a daily basis or glamorizing alcohol use. Social drinking can easily progress into a psychological, or even physical, dependence over time, as it becomes habitually ingrained in our behavioral patterns. Suddenly, we drink to be more interesting, drink to make others... more...

Health | By Anna Stenning @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 7:23 AM

I never would have thought that plastic surgery would take it a step further or rather a step downwards in the world of human perfection and body-beautiful ideal! However, as shocking as it may seem, plastic surgery has taken its medical testing further entering into the female genitalia. This is no new phenomenon and it would appear that many women have undergone the labiaplasty procedure, they just don't tell anyone about it! Labiaplasty is a medical and cosmetic procedure, which i... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 5:28 AM

Cellulite is a dreaded yet harmless condition that is found mostly in women. If you are 40 years and above, then you are falling into the high risk group; although in many cases even younger people are afflicted with this problem. You will know you have accumulated this condition when you notice that the skin on your thighs, upper arms, hips and buttocks starts to resemble an orange peel. This is the time when you will likely gain interest in the available anti cellulite treatments and c... more...

Health | By Jim Brown @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 3:45 AM

A person might take the initiative to lead a healthier life by reducing the amount of fat in their daily diet. While supplementing health initiatives with healthy diet plans a person is also taking an active part in ensuring better health by taking vitamins and supplements to improve their quality of life. People that take nutritional supplements will often feel more energetic and able to cope better with the stressors that are presented in day-to-day situations they encounter. Some peopl... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 2:31 AM

Alcohol abuse can be tough to determine in this day and age. It seems like every 20-something is binge drinking on the weekends. Perhaps it's just a rite of passage? Likewise, it seems like all your coworkers are slamming back a few brews after work to let loose. Where does one draw the line between normal and excessive alcohol consumption? While tolerance levels vary, the general rule is that you're drinking too much if you're a woman who has more than 7 drinks per week o... more...

Health | By Katie Kelley @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 2:18 AM

Digoxin, also known as Digitalis, Lanoxin, Digitek, and Lanoxicaps, is a refined plant extract, a purified cardiac glycoside(drugs used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and arrythmia . It is widely used in the treatment of various heart conditions, namely atrial fibrilation and atrial flutter, both abnormal heart rhythms It is sometimes prescribed for heart failure that cannot be controlled by other medication. Digoxin is commonly marketed under the name Lanoxin, Digi... more...

Health | By Ryan Moxie @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 1:08 AM

Millions of people are bothered by acid reflux disease. Some common symptoms of acid reflux include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, regurgitation and ulcers of the esophagus. Acid reflux happens when the digestive acids produced in the stomach pushes (refluxes) into the esophagus from the stomach. There are many acid reflux causes, but unfortunately a cure has not been found. One common acid reflux cause is when the muscle tissue located at the base of the esophagus, the lower esophagea... more...

Health | By Sherry Harris @ Wednesday, 25th June 2008 @ 12:34 AM

Do you remember skipping in the yard on hot summer days and smelling a freshly cut lawn? Do you recall walking into your mother's kitchen as a child to the fresh and welcoming aroma of cookies baking in the oven? We might not always realize it, but our noses help us connect to a particular place, time or feeling. For this reason, aromatherapy has grown quite popular over the years. But back to your reality - You've worked hard at your job from nine to five. You come ... more...

Health | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 11:46 PM

People access health resources online at various times of the day to get information on a variety of health issues. People gain medical knowledge from the quality health resources online and use that information while attending college. The health information found through internet portals are expected to be truthful, concise, and complete. Quality health resources online are a good way for people to save money and time because no travel is involved at any time because the information can be obt... more...

Health | By MIKE SELVON @ Tuesday, 24th June 2008 @ 10:31 PM

People want to be healthy in general. Many people are turning to alternative medicine practices in order to attain a level of health they desire. Biofeedback is one of these alternative medicine practices that have garnered a lot of interest. It has experienced a revival in recent years. It was first invented in the 1960's but lost interest as more developments in medicine were introduced. Nowadays people are tired of taking a pill or a powder in order to feel better. They wa... more...