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151.High Blood Pressure and the Effects of Alcohol by James Ellison
Alcohol has a meaningful outcome on high blood pressure, so it is important people pay more attention on the relation of alcohol and blood pressure and its outcome on the health. People who drink large amounts of alcohol often show signs of having higher blood pressure than people that ...
[Added: 02 Sep 2006   Hits: 346   Words: 512]

152.Your Guide To Managing Your High Blood Pressure by James Ellison
What Is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the pressure of blood in contact with the walls of the arteries. It is registered as two numbers, as the heart beats (the systolic pressure) over as the heart relaxes between beats (the ...
[Added: 02 Sep 2006   Hits: 293   Words: 511]

153.Physical Exercise and High Blood Pressure by James Ellison
Fitness exercise is an bodily function that comes at the bottom of many individuals to do list; when it needs to be at the top. It is important as it helps to keep our heart healthy, assists in maintaining our ...
[Added: 02 Sep 2006   Hits: 242   Words: 494]

154.A Layman's Guide To Sleep Apnea by Rudy Watkins
Sleep apnea (also spelled "apnoea") occurs when breathing stops while sleeping. These breathing interruptions are known as "apneas" and usually last for 10 seconds or more, many time over the course of the night. People who suffer with sleep apnea may wake up many times ...
[Added: 01 Sep 2006   Hits: 247   Words: 342]

155.Monitor The Symptoms Of High Blood Pressure Carefully by Javier Fuller
The American statistics are staggering. Around 50 Millions of Americans are the patients of high blood pressure. And 30% of these patients do not even know that they have this silent killer disease within them! Can something be ...
[Added: 30 Aug 2006   Hits: 200   Words: 421]

156.What Eye Problems Result From Albinism by Jacob Mabille
Albinism refers to a group of inherited conditions. People with albinism have little or no pigment in the eyes, skin and hair. Besides looking different, which may cause social problems, albinos also have various impairments. In the most severe form ...
[Added: 30 Aug 2006   Hits: 703   Words: 378]

157.What to do When the Air Brings You Down by Jacob Mabille
Why do millions of people choose to make their allergies worse instead of better? Sounds hard to believe, but it happens everyday. Whether allergies affect you year-round or during seasonal changes, allergies equal fatigue, congestion, ...
[Added: 30 Aug 2006   Hits: 239   Words: 995]

158.The New and Improved Cholesterol Ratio by Jacob Mabille
In the past, doctors have focused on the ratio of our good cholesterol (HDL) to our total cholesterol but, in today's medical community, there is growing consensus that a closer look at bad cholesterol (LDL) is our best management tool. Total Cholesterol contains ...
[Added: 30 Aug 2006   Hits: 348   Words: 557]

159.Exercise and IBS: What's the Connection? by Jacob Mabille
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder which causes the bowels or the gut to be oversensitive. This increase in sensitivity causes a variety of uncomfortable symptoms, which includes excessive gas, stomach cramps and pains, bloating of the ...
[Added: 30 Aug 2006   Hits: 314   Words: 419]

160.A Gathering of Gallstones by Jacob Mabille
Many people are afflicted with gallstones whether they realize they have them or not. What are gallstones? They are hardened masses that may vary in size, usually consisting mainly of cholesterol and bile. They may be caused by a ...
[Added: 30 Aug 2006   Hits: 316   Words: 424]

161.Find Your Menopause Supplement Today! by Melissa Ream
Due to the number of changes a woman's body goes through when faced with menopause, a number of manufacturers have developed supplements to help ease some of that discomfort. These menopause supplements are specifically designed to offer relief with several key ingredients. One of ...
[Added: 25 Aug 2006   Hits: 225   Words: 406]

162.8 Tips to Lower Risks of Heart Disease Starting From Young by Ng Peng Hock
In 2003, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that cardiovascular diseases caused 29.2% of total global deaths and predicted that it would be the leading cause of death in developing countries by 2010. However, coronary heart disease can be ...
[Added: 18 Aug 2006   Hits: 447   Words: 662]

163.Salt Is a "Poison" That Can Lead To Heart Diseases! by Ng Peng Hock
Sodium is essential for cell function as it maintains the electrolyte balance in the body, which regulates the flow of fluids such as water and blood. Sodium depletion is usually associated with dehydration. British's Institute of Food Research indicated that active people can lose up to eight litres ...
[Added: 18 Aug 2006   Hits: 377   Words: 404]

164.Finding An Effective Natural Remedy For Fibromyalgia by Matt Ream
Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness that may affect any area of the body, but is most commonly found in the shoulders, neck, back, pelvic girdle and hands. In an effort to avoid the serious side effects and the addictive nature of ...
[Added: 15 Aug 2006   Hits: 263   Words: 420]

165.Fibromyalgia - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Possibilities by Knut Holt
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disease giving painful points in muscles and joint areas, stiffness and problems of neurological art like fatigue, poor sleep quality and depressive feelings. The disease develops gradually and can affect great parts of the body. It is ...
[Added: 14 Aug 2006   Hits: 286   Words: 1164]

166.What to Do About Frequent Headaches by Jared Winston
Experiencing frequent headaches can take a great toll on a person's life. For instance, even minor headaches can be a distraction that lowers your ability to function on a day-to-day basis. More severe headaches may entirely immobilize you for hours or days at a time. ...
[Added: 12 Aug 2006   Hits: 224   Words: 540]

167.What Causes High Blood Pressure? by Terry Edwards
You may have heard that high blood pressure is often called a silent killer. That's a pretty good description for it to. Without having it checked regularly, you run the risk of having high blood pressure ...
[Added: 11 Aug 2006   Hits: 237   Words: 518]

168.Caffeine Blues by Stephanie Relfe B.Sc. (Sydney)
Okay, I know this article won't be popular. Most of us are so addicted to Caffeine that we don't want to know about it. I am writing this because when "Caffeine Blues" by Stephen Cherniske M.S.came out I just knew I had to read it. Several ...
[Added: 07 Aug 2006   Hits: 248   Words: 312]

169.6 Effective Tips for Back Pain Relief by Nishanth Reddy
Back pain is often a sign of injury or some underlying problem related to your spine – its bones, muscles, and other soft tissues. It could disrupt your work, routine, and your daily activities. It ...
[Added: 03 Aug 2006   Hits: 376   Words: 778]

170.Types and Symptoms of Crohn's Disease by John Wiley
The disease that we refer to today as Crohn's Disease has been called by other names in other times and places. • Bloody Flux • Dysentery • Diarrhea Disease • Terminal Ileitis Crohn's, by any name, ...
[Added: 02 Aug 2006   Hits: 235   Words: 317]

171.The Cause of Crohn's Disease by John Wiley
What causes Crohn's Disease? That is the question that researchers have been looking for an answer to. It is also the question that those afflicted with Crohn's hope the researchers will find the answer for ...
[Added: 02 Aug 2006   Hits: 242   Words: 332]

172.FAQ's Relating to Crohn's Disease by John Wiley
When a person is first informed that he has Crohn's Disease, he will have a lot of questions. He will be frightened and he will become depressed. Simply knowing the answers to his questions can help calm him and soothe him. Question: Is Crohn's Disease fatal? Am I going ...
[Added: 25 Jul 2006   Hits: 287   Words: 332]

173.Diagnosing Crohn's Disease by Anik Singal
We are all guilty of self diagnosis. We tend to take a "wait and see attitude" with regard to our health at times. A patient usually sees a doctor after he has experienced a week or more of cramping, diarrhea and nausea. ...
[Added: 24 Jul 2006   Hits: 305   Words: 337]

174.Crohn's Disease Defined by Anik Singal
The dictionary defines Crohn's Disease as: "ileitis that typically involves the distal portion of the ileum, often spreads to the colon, and is characterized by diarrhea, cramping, and loss of appetite and weight with local abscesses and scarring called also regional enteritis, regional ileitis." I had to look up ...
[Added: 19 Jul 2006   Hits: 260   Words: 324]

175.Alzheimer's Disease, How Does the Disease Develop? by Roger Overanout
Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease that is typified by progressive weakening of cognitive skills, affecting all aspects of day to day activities. A person suffering from Alzheimer's is likely to undergo severe behavioral changes. Emil Kraepelin was the first person to identify the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Alois ...
[Added: 14 Jul 2006   Hits: 356   Words: 447]

176.Germs Don't Cause Disease, You Do by Dr.Randy Wysong
We once had an in-office day care. It was complete with a classroom, an area sectioned off for indoor play, kitchen and outside playground equipment. There was a full-time monitor/teacher and lots of little munchkins around the office interrupting us during the course of the day. It ...
[Added: 10 Jul 2006   Hits: 260   Words: 1326]

177.Crohns Disease & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Is There A Cure? by Steve Matthews
For the individuals who suffer from the mysterious symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), or the debilitating symptoms of Crohns Disease the question "Is there a cure?" weighs heavily on their lives. The frustration that results from ...
[Added: 01 Jul 2006   Hits: 315   Words: 530]

178.Know your heart and its disease. by Paula Walsh
There are a variety of ailments related to the heart and providing information on all the types of cardio vascular disease could be quite a task. Yet a look at conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels can give you a broad ...
[Added: 29 Jun 2006   Hits: 305   Words: 823]

179.How to Recognize the Symptoms of Gall Bladder Disease by Groshan Fabiola
Due to inappropriate diet and obesity, many people suffer from gall bladder disease. Gall bladder disease commonly affects overweight people as a result of high blood cholesterol levels. The consumption of foods that are rich in fat also contributes to the development of gall bladder ...
[Added: 31 May 2006   Hits: 319   Words: 527]

180.Hearing Aids and Glasses: Leveling the Sensory Playing Field by Randy Wohlers
Since time immemorial, people have referred to the eyes as "windows to the soul", yet blind and deaf Helen Keller said "Hearing is the deepest, most philosophical sense man possesses." For centuries, sight impaired people have worn glasses without being labeled "mentally defective." ...
[Added: 20 May 2006   Hits: 339   Words: 512]

181.Alzheimer's Disease a Prion? by Dr. Ron McCluskey
by Dr. Ron McCluskey There is one crucial question that seems to be the third rail of prion research. That is - Is Alzheimer's Disease caused by a Prion? You may be wondering what a prion is and why you should care. ...
[Added: 09 May 2006   Hits: 267   Words: 738]

182.Acid Relfux Disease - The Pharmacuetical Hoax! by Charles Stewart Richey
The medical community would have you believe that only drugs can treat and heal acid reflux disease. This is simply not true - there are natural ways to heal this condition. PPI drugs (proton pump inhibitors), like Nexium, Prilosec, Prevacid and Protonix should only ...
[Added: 02 May 2006   Hits: 249   Words: 976]

183.The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's Disease by Beth Paxton
It's quite normal, though perhaps a bit jarring, to see your grandma or grandpa begin to have memory problems. They might forget your phone number, or have to think twice while recalling a childhood memory. But when should you worry? When do the memory troubles signify something more disturbing, like ...
[Added: 25 Apr 2006   Hits: 291   Words: 731]

184.Natural Health And Beauty - When Fresh May Not Be Best by Rebecca Prescott
Omega 3 fatty acids and protein are great for healthy skin. Hair, skin and nails are mostly made of protein, though the minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals we get from the best type of carbohydrates - fruit ...
[Added: 24 Apr 2006   Hits: 320   Words: 551]

185.Acid Reflux Disease - The Big Lie! by Charles Stewart Richey
Have you ever wondered what really causes digestive problems? Did you know that most digestive disorders are not diseases at all, but conditions which can be completely cured by using natural techniques and remedies? The medical community would ...
[Added: 21 Apr 2006   Hits: 237   Words: 851]

186.Dr. Conrad Maulfair Cites Iron as Factor in Women's Heart Disease by Elisabeth Lawrence
"When we think of heart disease and heart attacks and death from heart attacks we tend to think primarily of men. When we think about death in women we tend to think about breast or ovarian or uterine ...
[Added: 11 Apr 2006   Hits: 409   Words: 479]

187.Asbestos and Respiratory Diseases by Birgit S.
Could your job be making you sick? For too many workers, that's a real danger. The air they breathe on the job is a health hazard. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), occupationally-related airway diseases, ...
[Added: 10 Apr 2006   Hits: 364   Words: 1642]

188.Women's Beauty Tips: 5 Surprising Ways Women In Their 30's, 40's, and Beyond Can Appear More Be by Stephanie Pedersen
As you probably know, beauty is anything but basic. There's an element of mystery, even "acting" about it. Here are my top 5 beauty secrets for Women in their 30's, 40's and beyond: 1. Tell yourself ...
[Added: 08 Apr 2006   Hits: 389   Words: 425]

189.Heart Disease Facts by Ray Kelly
It is estimated that approximately 7% of the population has some form of heart disease or damage to their heart. Most people associate heart disease with arteriosclerosis, which leads to heart attacks. However, there are other forms of heart disease, which are just as deadly. Knowing the facts ...
[Added: 14 Mar 2006   Hits: 314   Words: 624]

190.The Heart Disease: A Killer Lurking in our Body by Hector Milla
If heart disease is an assassin he would be the highest paid in terms of the number of people it has killed. Crowned as the number one killer in America, the heart disease can also be easily averted if a body is well taken care ...
[Added: 10 Mar 2006   Hits: 280   Words: 323]

191.Why is Parkinson's disease difficult to diagnose? by Roge Overanout
While Parkinson's disease has very distinctive features, it is rather a difficult disease to identify, particularly while it is in its early stages. Unfortunately there are no precise tests, which doctors can do to establish an exact diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and regrettably especially ...
[Added: 01 Mar 2006   Hits: 232   Words: 415]

192.Who Gets Parkinson's Disease? by Roger Overanout
Parkinson's Disease affects generally elder adults, among about 90% of the known cases are diagnosed in people over the age of 60. Within that population, there is a small amount of variance, with the danger increasing from age 60 through age 75, ...
[Added: 27 Feb 2006   Hits: 262   Words: 603]

193.Avoiding Infectious Diseases In Your Kitchen - 2 Simple Steps by Mary Johnson
All food naturally contains bacteria. Whether this food is in your kitchen at home, or in a restaurant kitchen, improper handling can easily lead to making you sick when you eat it. Here in the United States we have some of the strictest laws in the world that ...
[Added: 25 Feb 2006   Hits: 381   Words: 966]

194.Breast Implant Surgery for Beauty Elevation by Brad Jones
Breast implant surgery has been embraced by millions of women around the globe, despite the medical and social controversies surrounding the procedure. Women's' breasts since time immemorial have been eye candy for men and a source of pride for women. ...
[Added: 25 Feb 2006   Hits: 229   Words: 696]

195.Alzheimer's Disease - A Carer's Guide by Tony Luck
There are various definitions of Alzheimer 's disease including: "The slow onset of memory loss leading to a gradual progression to a loss of judgement and changes in behaviour and temperament." "A living death" "The global impairment of higher functions, including memory, the capacity to solve problems of ...
[Added: 23 Feb 2006   Hits: 263   Words: 1086]

196.Study Shows Vinegar Aids in Rapid Weight Loss by Roxanne Manning
Major U.S. university finds that vinegar aids weight loss even in non-dieters. Arizona State University's Carol S. Johnston Ph.D. and a team of scientist accidentally stumbled across the weight loss power of vinegar while conducting a study to ...
[Added: 16 Feb 2006   Hits: 283   Words: 333]

197.Can you defeat Alzheimer's Disease with Exercise? by Michael Pickering
Can You Defeat Alzheimer's Disease With Exercise? No one knows the answer to this, but some very promising research coming out of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, CA ...
[Added: 29 Jan 2006   Hits: 240   Words: 571]

198.5 Steps to Staying Mentally Sharp and Preventing Alzheimer's Disease by Frank Mangano
If you want to stay sharp and in control of your life well into your golden years, there are proactive methods to achieving the mental alertness you need. More and more research is pointing to the fact that physical activity and lifestyle choices have more to do with preventing Alzheimer ...
[Added: 26 Jan 2006   Hits: 272   Words: 552]

199.Heart Disease: Premature Cardiovascular Disease by Hector Milla
Last researchers pointing that women who suffer during pregnancy certain complications could be more likely to develop a special kind of premature cardiovascular disease, according to these studies published, mothers with maternal placental syndrome have ...
[Added: 23 Nov 2005   Hits: 320   Words: 332]

200.Work and Asbestos-related diseases, Part Three by Hector Milla
If you are an asbestos worker ask the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) or your employer about the asbestos control program in your workplace or about the management program for asbestos in buildings. Control ...
[Added: 21 Nov 2005   Hits: 262   Words: 320]


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