Osteoporosis is a complicated condition where the bone mass density of a person declines slowly to a point where even a low trauma triggers a hip, wrist or spine fracture. Hence, to clearly ascertain which part of the bone is affected, many physicians use algorithms to assist them in decision-making and treatment options. An algorithm [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness on December 18th, 2009 | No Comments »
Osteoporosis is a systematic degradation of bones through bone mass density reduction. Postmenopausal women are twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis as men. Osteoporosis patients suffer from bone loss in hips, spine and wrists with high risk of bone fracture. Though primary osteoporosis is incurable, it could be controlled with medication, proper diet and [...]
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips, Exercise and Fitness on November 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
Kidney stones are painful and occur due to disruption in normal balance between salt, minerals, water and other materials found in urine. Kidney stone symptoms include pain, nausea, vomiting, blood in the urine and frequent urination. Diagnosis is done with urine tests and imaging tests. Further testing is done through analysis, medical history, blood work [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness, Natural Remedies, Supplements on November 17th, 2009 | No Comments »
Each year, tuberculosis-based fatalities are on the rise, thanks to re-emergence of immunosuppressive diseases, such as HIV, overcrowding of cities, poor nutrition, hygiene and emergence of multi-drug resistant bacteria. Doctors and scientists the world over are conducting research on the bacteria causing tuberculosis for safe and effective treatment.
Researchers now look at potential new testing to [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness, Natural Remedies, Nutrition, Supplements on October 26th, 2009 | No Comments »
In the never-ending arsenal of weight loss options, weight loss hypnosis is yet another piece of ammunition. It aims at mental reprogramming for people to lose weight effortlessly without hunger pangs and cravings.
Psychologists believe most of our problems evolve from our subconscious mind and how we think about food, which impacts our ability to lose [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness, Natural Remedies, Nutrition on October 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »
Nutrisystem is a weight loss method that teaches individuals to lose weight using smaller portions of frozen food. You can either select the plan from Nutrisystem website or create a customized 28 day menu comprising of breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts delivered directly at your door.
After 28 days, start preparing your own [...]
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips, Digestive Health, Exercise and Fitness on September 2nd, 2009 | No Comments »
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently announced swine flu on a Phase 6 alert. This means that there are now community outbreaks happening around the globe. This should not be confused as the disease becoming more severe, instead understood as becoming more and more widespread community-wise. It is important that you and your [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness, Nutrition on June 16th, 2009 | No Comments »
Staying fit takes a conscious, deliberate effort. Many people who work hard by doing exercisse and maintaining a healthy diet stick to their regimens to maintain the physique that they have. Blessed are people given with good genes and a quick metabolism, the daunting task of staying trim and healthy is not such a [...]
Filed under: Dietary Health Tips, Exercise and Fitness on May 9th, 2009 | No Comments »
When a person experiences anxiety, that person feels strong emotions that may include apprehension, worry and fear. Because of these, that person will feel the physical effects on his body, which may exhibit itself by nausea, chest pains, shortness of breath, racing heartbeat and palpitations. The causes of anxiety can be brought about by [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness, Mental Illness, Natural Remedies on March 25th, 2009 | No Comments »
Pilates might be recommended as a natural pain relief by a medical practitioner to a patient who is suffering from lumbar pain. Remember, before you start any exercise program, make sure to consult your physician first. Aside from the pain relieving attributes of pilates, the performance of pilates gives the body other numerous benefits:
The [...]
Filed under: Exercise and Fitness on March 20th, 2009 | No Comments »