Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 | Health
b>Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is sometimes referred to as mature onset
diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is much more common than Type I. In
Type 2 diabetes the pancreas either does not produce adequate
levels of insulin or the body becomes resistant to its own
insulin.
Type I diabetes, also known as adolescent diabetes, differs from
Type 2 in that the body stops producing insulin altogether. Type
I diabetes is generally diagnosed in children or young adults.
Type 2 diabetes is usually diagnosed in ...
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Monday, November 1st, 2010 | Health
There are many advantages that a rolling walker can provide,
including the freedom to keep you mobile. And with stylish
colors and designs available, you can feel good shopping at the
mall or strolling outdoors. If this is your first purchase of a
walker, start by looking at brand models such as the Guardian
Envoy 460 or the Nova Cruiser GetGo. These two walkers are
reasonable priced and include many smart features. Read on for
more information and comparisons of standard walkers ...
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010 | Health
There is a great deal of debate in the medical world about the
effects of overall diet on arthritis and using diet toward
alleviating the condition. Doctors have known for a long time
that diet affects gout, a specific type of arthritic condition,
however the jury remained out for a long time on other common
types of arthritis such as rheumatoid and osteoarthritis.
However, overall dietary health is important and does come into
play. Being overweight can affect certain arthritic ...
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 | Health
b>What Are Free Radicals?
Imagine a group of skydivers linked together in a free-falling
formation, getting ready to open their parachutes. Hurtling at a
rapid pace toward them is another group of skydivers, however
they are missing their 'chutes. In an attempt to save themselves
from a free fall, they link on to the group with parachutes.
This leaves the group unbalanced and fighting for the
parachutes.
The skydivers without parachutes are like "free radicals", or
damaged molecules missing ...
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Friday, October 22nd, 2010 | Health
The human body needs magnesium for the metabolism of calcium,
vitamin C, sodium, potassium and phosphorous. It contains
approximately 21g of magnesium. Adults require between 300 to
400 mg per day and pregnant and lactating women need a little
bit more. Magnesium is vital for effective muscle and nerve
functioning, it is known as the anti-stress mineral. It is used
for converting blood sugar into energy.
Magnesium helps the human body in fighting depression, promotes
a healthier cardiovascular ...
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Thursday, October 21st, 2010 | Health
You use your knees every time you walk, run, or move your lower
body at all. Knee pain, therefore, dramatically affects the
daily life of sufferers, who must use their knees throughout the
day. Knee pain is the second only to back pain among American
adult pain sufferers. Knee trouble is most often caused by
osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition in which the
cartilage that surrounds the two bones that comprise the knee
joint wears away, sometimes causing painful joint-on-joint
contact. ...
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Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 | Health
Do you sleep with 3 pillows under your head? After you eat or
drink do you moan in agony grasping your chest at the same time?
Do you feel like you have swallowed a thousand nails? Then
welcome to the world of indigestion and heartburn.
First, let me clarify myself here. Indigestion and heartburn can
be caused by many different reasons. Today I am writing about
heartburn and indigestion caused by life, and NOT by any
underlying illness.
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in ...
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 | Health
Do you sleep with 3 pillows under your head? After you eat or
drink do you moan in agony grasping your chest at the same time?
Do you feel like you have swallowed a thousand nails? Then
welcome to the world of indigestion and heartburn.
First, let me clarify myself here. Indigestion and heartburn can
be caused by many different reasons. Today I am writing about
heartburn and indigestion caused by life, and NOT by any
underlying illness.
Heartburn or pyrosis is a painful or burning sensation in ...
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Monday, October 18th, 2010 | Health
Constipation is the passing of dry, hard faeces fewer than three
times a week. Individuals who have constipation may find it
painful and difficult to have a bowel movement, also other
symptoms include feeling sluggishness, bloated and
uncomfortable. Constipation is a common ailment and everybody
will suffer from it at least once within their life. It is more
common in women over the age of sixty five and pregnant women;
it is common after childbirth and surgery.
Constipation occurs when too ...
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Saturday, October 16th, 2010 | Health
b>Not functioning well during the day? Irritable? Stressed out?
Racing mind? You may be suffering from lack of sleep.
"Most people need at least seven-and-a-half hours of sleep a
night"
Up to about one-third of the population have symptoms of
insomnia.
Those with insomnia typically experience:
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Poor concentration
Decreased alertness and performance
Muscle aches
Depression during the day and night
An over-emotional state (tense, worried, irritable, and
depressed)
Melatonin ...
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