Archive for October, 2010
Vegetarians At Higher Risk Of Brain Disorders
Research carried out at the Artemis Health Institute in Guragon, India, has found that deficiency of Vitamin B12 could be responsible for contributing to brain disease such as dementia. Those who have a vegetarian diet are often seen to be deficient in this important vitamin, since the main sources of this nutrient are fish, meat, [...]
Latest Trends On Eye Blindness Across The Globe
If you are living in the world today and are affected with eye blindness whether total or partial, you will have a 50% less chance for a job opportunity on the internet where most of the jobs are. The net world requires that you have a good use of your eyesight to land a job [...]
What Is Weil’s Disease?
The recent death of Olympic rowing gold medal winner Andy Holmes has called attention to a rare condition called Weil’s Disease. So what is Weil’s disease and what are the symptoms and causes of Weil’s disease? It is an infective disease also called Leptospirosis and sometimes the only signs could be mild flu like symptoms. [...]
The Top 9 Antioxidant Foods For Preventing Cancer
Antioxidant foods are the magic bullet we’ve all been looking for in preventing cancer. Here are some antioxidant foods that help in preventing cancer.
Top 10 Urinary Tract Infection Home Remedies
Urinary tract infection is a common disease that afflicts both men and women worldwide. It is caused by bacterial infection in the excretory system specifically in the urethra and ureters. The condition can cause serious discomfort and pain when urinating, and antibiotics are provided as the common treatment to remedy urinary tract infections. However, there [...]
Hand Sanitizers – How Effective Are They?
They claim to kill all known germs, they claim to offer a viable alternative to hand washing with soap and water; they claim to effectively clean your hands and stop spread of flu and other viruses and yet a new study is now saying that hand sanitizers are only effective for 2 minutes. Germophobes, who [...]
The Wealthy May Live Longer, Say Scientists
It is a fact that due to several different social and economic factors, wealthier people tend to live longer than poorer people, but there is more to it say scientists – there is a longevity hormone called DHEAS–or dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, which is also more commonly found among the wealthier people of the population. DHEAS is [...]
Yeast Infection Home Remedies You Can Count On
Vaginal yeast infection affect three out of four women. It is caused by the Candida albicans fungus. In the vagina, yeast are present. However, their growth is controlled by the acidic environment in the vagina. Sometimes, the vaginal wall cannot maintain its acidity level because of menstural period, douching or certain diseases like diabetes. When [...]
Tocotrienols Can Help Lose Weight And Reduce Triglyceride Levels
Recent research carried out by researchers in Singapore has revealed that Tocotrienols, which is a nutrient belonging to the Vitamin E family, could help, improve health as well as lose weight. Tocotrienols can help people lose weight and reduce body weight as well as help control triglycerides in the blood and prevent cardiovascular disease, claims [...]
Symptoms Of Bladder Infection Among Women
Bladder infection is known by its medical term as cystitis. It is one of the most common diseases affecting about six million women each day and ranks second as the common reason for patient visits. Also known as urinary tract infection, this occurs whenever E.coli bacteria are present in the urinary tract passing through the [...]
