Physical Health Check: Verdict By The Numbers What really is Holistic Health?When we talk about Health, the implicit understanding is the Body's Physical Health, which however is only a fractional aspect of the Well-being of an Individual, In contrast, the term Vitality evokes a tacit association with the other vital elements that together, in balanced combination comprise the so-called Holistic (Wholistic) Health. But the concept of...more
Bacterial vaginosis, formerly known as Gardnerella Vaginalis and nonspecific vaginosis, is a vaginal infection that occurs due to overgrowth of certain bacteria in the vagina.Bacterial vaginosis primarily affects the vagina, urethra, bladder, and the skin in the genital area, and is more commonly seen in women of childbearing age. It is a painful inflammation of the vagina, that may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and other serious...more
Healthy Eating Begins at the Grocery Store Healthy eating starts with careful planning and organization. Since fresh produce has a very limited shelf life, regular grocery shopping is a must. Creating a menu for the week and writing out a shopping list will save you time and money; while helping you stick to healthy recipes. Local health food stores and farmer markets are very money-wise solutions. Plus, frequent visits will allow you expand your culinary horizons as well as mingle with other health-concerned people. Healthy eating means using fresh ingredients and gentle cooking methods without adding any artificial ingredients and fats. Healthy eating requires a lot of cooking, since take-out food often contains too many refined fats and artificial seasonings. However, with modern appliances you will discover that cooking is no longer an annoying chore reserved for special occasions, but an exciting part of everyday life. So which products should we buy when we actually decide to begin eating healthy food? Here's what your weekly shopping list should include. Vegetables. All vegetables should be eaten young, when they are tender and not coarse. Vegetables are best bought...more
A Guide to Healthy Weight Loss Weight loss should be taken as a long term program as the body takes time to lose weight in a natural way. Rapid weight loss gained with the consumption of weight loss diet pills and food supplements deprive you of the energy necessary for day to day metabolism. These supplements are also low on essential...more
Causes and Cures for Hemorrhoids By hemorrhoids the veins in or around the anus, or in the lower rectum are swollen and often also inflamed. Hemorrhoids inside the rectum are called internal hemorrhoids, and those in the anal area external ones. Studies have shown that 1 out of 3 persons below the age of 50 will suffer from hemorrhoids. 1...more
The Question Of How Does Body Produce Collagen - Importent Facts About Collagen Replacement I have noticed that there is quite a bit of interest in the answer to the question how does body produce collagen, because some people believe that if they understood this process better it would lead to better buying decisions. I can explain to you in brief how collagen tissue is created by the body, but that may not help you to make better purchases when it comes to anti aging formulas. Most are designed with no intent of helping you create new tissue.Collagen is the main protein of the connective tissue throughout our bodies, and it constitutes anywhere from 25% to 35% of the total protein that our bodies contain. During the course of our lives our collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid is constantly under attack from three specific groups of enzymes. As the natural creation of collagen and elastin production declines, creation eventually falls far behind the rate of destruction.The answer to the question how does body produce collagen is that the body creates a collagen molecule known as tropocollagen, which is made up of three polypeptide strands. What happens is these...more
Tips on Colon Health Before we talk about the benefits of a Clean Colon, we first need to properly define what the Colon is and what it does. Understanding the role of the Colon is extremely important as it will certainly help you to decide...more
Making Your Body Tapered Every guy who steps into the gym dreams of achieving that great classical V-shaped upper body that commands respect and attention. Many have trained for months, if not years and yet that V-shaped upper body just isn't...more
Emphysema: The Smoker's Disease Emphysema from the Greek word "inflation" frequently occurs together with chronic bronchitis, and together these two diseases are called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. In emphysema, the walls of...more
Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment Options Degenerative disc disease from osteoarthritis of the back can cause you extreme pain and suffering. There are a few ways whereby you can treat degenerative disc disease. Understanding what...more
Insomnia Resulting from a Trauma Many people are suffering insomnia directly from trauma. Since the September 11 ordeal, millions of people each day are finding it difficult to rest. Some are trapped in the 2000 ordeal and are having...more
Eczema-The Symptoms And Causes Of Eczema And How It Can Be Treated Are You Wearing Long Sleeves In The Summer?Are you scratching your skin repeatedly until it bleeds and hurts so bad that you cannot bend your joints? Are you missing out on...more