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Gastric Bypass - Post-Operative Expectations

    At a time when obesity is growing at an alarming rate, an increasing number of people are turning to gastric bypass surgery to solve their weight problem. But just how successful is gastric bypass surgery in terms of weight loss and can it really make a d... Read More >>

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    Beware Your Mercury Fillings

    A friend of mine noticed that one of her two remaining mercury amalgam fillings (silver fillings) in her mouth had a small hole in the center of it. She also had a metallic taste in her mouth, was more fatigued than usual, and was not sleeping well.

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    Biologic Treatments of Arthritis

    Conventional drugs are chemically synthesized. Of the four currently licensed biologics, three help reduce inflammation and structural damage of the joints by blocking a substance called tumor necrosis factor (TNF), a protein involved in immune system res... More>>

    Experience Is Crucial When It Comes To Prostate Cancer Surgery

    With most things in life it is fair to say that the more experienced and practiced you are the better your performance and this would certainly seem to be the case with prostate cancer surgery.

    A major problem with cancer is that, despite the best ef... More>>

    5 nail fungus treatments you should know

    Nail fungus is an exceptionally embarrassing medical complaint and rather frustratingly it is not readily treatable, simply by virtue of the fact that the fungus is difficult to reach and thu tackle.

    More often than not people are completely obliviou... More>>

    Cancer And Exercise

    Cancer. It's perhaps the most frightening word in the English language. Although our medical system has made tremendous advances in the last few decades the grand prize of them all, the holy grail of medical science ?a cancer cure ?continues to elude rese... More>>

    Lasik Surgery

    Lasik surgery is a procedure that is designed to reduce an individual's dependency on the use of contact lenses or glasses. Lasik, which is the abbreviation for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis, is a procedure that is designed to permanently change t... More>>

    Good Reasons To Avoid Mini-gastric Bypass Surgery

    Because of the many complications associated with the mini-gastric bypass weight loss procedure, it has been abandoned by nearly all bariatric surgeons as unsafe. In fact, The American Society for Bariatric Surgery has determined that the procedure should... More>>

    Get Rid Of Toxic Black Mold!

    Mold exposure does not always present a health problem indoors. However some people are sensitive to molds. These people may experience symptoms such as nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, wheezing, or skin irritation when exposed to molds. Some people may ... More>>

    Poliomyelitis - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Definition

    Poliomyelitis is a highly contagious infectious disease. This illness is caused by three types of poliovirus. The poliovirus is a virus most recognized for its destruction to the nervous system causing paralysis. An ancient disease, it was ... More>>

    Understanding Heel Pain And Treatments

    Heel pain, also referred to as plantar fasciitis or heel spurs, is one of the most common foot conditions treated in a podiatrists office. In our fast paced lives, heel pain has become an epidemic. This is due to the combination of long work days and lack... More>>


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    Why Use Sunscreen? Do You Want To Live Or Die?

    "Why use sunscreen"? Shouldn't even be a question in this day and age. Gone are the days when we bathed our skin in oil and lazed in the hot scorching sun for hours. What were thinking of? We were literally cooking ourselves. Unfortunately we have found o...

    Why proper nutrition is so important to lose weight

    What is causing us to get overweight...It's not you...Here's why!

    Did you know that there is no possible way to get proper nutrition from the food we eat? Back when we used to grow our own food, such as gardens, we could get all the nutrients our body ...

    What You Need to Know About Your Health in Advance of Travel

    All travelers should familiarize themselves with conditions at their destination that could affect their health (high altitude or pollution, types of medical facilities, required immunizations, availability of required pharmaceuticals, etc.). While some o...

    What You Need To Know About Silent Acid Reflux

    Choking often occurs with night time acid reflux, but silent acid reflux can also cause choking, coughing, and other throat related issues. Although commonly referred to as silent reflux, the actual term for this particular form of acid reflux is Laryngop...

    What Women Need To Know About Yeast Infections and a Natural Solution

    Did you know that 75% of women have a yeast infection during their lives? In fact, more than half of women have two or more yeast infections.

    Having a yeast infection means having irritation to the vagina and vulva, the area around the vagina. Now you...

    What to Consider When Using a Home Remedy for Head Louse

    Parents know that too much exposure to strong chemicals are harmful to children. For this reason, more and more parents now want to know about any home remedy for head louse problems. Before you use one though, you need to take note of a couple of things....

    What Muscle, Fat and Water Have to do With Your Weight

    Have you ever wondered how long and how intensely you would have to athletically train to turn all that loose body fat into toned muscle? When you stop training, how long will it take before the muscle turns back into fat? It is essential to clarify that ...

    What is the Milk Diet?

    The Milk Diet is a diet that was promoted by Bernarr Macfadden in the early 1920's. His belief was that milk was a miracle food and could take the place of all other nourishment. It was touted as a miracle diet that would cure disease and illness, not cau...

    What Is Tai Chi And How Can It Benefit Our Health?

    If you haven't heard of tai chi, it's not just a form of exercise. It's actually derived from martial arts. Done in a noncombat format, it utilizes a series of fluid physical movements that incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques. These movements ...

    What Is IGF-1 LR3?

    IGF-1 belongs to the peptide family which has a same structure and size as insulin. It is a highly anabolic hormone that is released in the liver as well as in the peripheral tissues in response to the GH so that a new muscle could be built. The main work...

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