The human body is a remarkably complex organ. In almost all instances, thousands of cells work perfectly in harmony to create tissues, organs and systems. When you think about how amazing that is, the mind boggles.However, because of the sheer complexity of each system, there is a distinct potential for issues. When discussing a woman, her reproductive system is a delicate system that can be prone to problems. Ovarian cysts are a...more
Maintaining a healthy skin is important in today's image-conscious society. So how do you go about it? Skin is the largest organ in our body and the body's first layer of protection against the environment. Besides good skin is the most important ingredient in physical beauty. Ask the supermodels if you don't think so! All this makes proper skin care very important for a human being. Every day our environment inflicts a lot of damage on the skin...more
Liquid vitamins have been taking the vitamin supplement spot light. Questionable facts and liquid vitamin claims have plagued the minds of many. The vitamin absorption truth has finally arrived.The most controversial liquid vitamin myth has to be vitamin absorption superiority. Pill form vitamins offer up to 30% absorption rates while liquid vitamins boast a 90% absorption rate. It is time to prove or disprove this fact in a visual manner.The fact testing approach performed involves a very simple experiment. The experiment began with a theory. For a nutrient to be absorbed into the blood stream, it will have to be completely simplified before passing through the body's membranes; the villi in the small intestine or the mucous membrane. With this in mind, a pill must be simplified before any nutrient absorption can take place. This will limit the pill form vitamin to basically one pathway of entry into the blood stream; the small intestine.Liquid vitamins fortunately increase the number of entry pathways into the body which allows for a better absorption rate. A liquid vitamin is already in simplest form. As you drink the liquid vitamin, absorption is already taking place...more
The change of life, otherwise known as Menopause, tends to have an immense impact on the quality of life for women. As a consequence, it also has an effect on the families and friends of those suffering from this malady. Menopause is the period in a woman's life when she ceases to menstruate. Due to the impact of this change, women often have...more
In recent years, there have been great advances in the technology of hearing aids. Cochlear implants have become commonplace in many parts of the world, and digital hearing aids have eclipsed their analogue counterparts in common usage. Hearing aids have certainly come a long way, from the days of ear trumpets. The following is a timeline of key...more
Two things that never used to go together are contact lenses and dry eyes. It used to be that having dry eyes meant, in simple words, inability to wear contact lenses. Today things are different, contact lenses and dry eyes can and do go very well together.Having dry eyes simply means that you may have to evaluate a variety of lenses before finding the right kind for you. A qualified contact lens fitter should be able to find a specific lens that will work well for most any eye, even dry eyes.Soft contact lens manufacturers such as CooperVision and Vistakon have developed materials that are designed specifically to stay hydrated while on a dry eye. Lenses such as the Proclear Compatibles, Acuvue Oasys, Extreme H2O, and Purevision work wonders in a dry eye environment. Each lens is made from a unique proprietary plastic that retains water content, hydration, and/or shape throughout the day.Rigid gas permeable lenses also work very well on dry eyes. An RGP lens is made of a rigid plastic that does not absorb as much solution as a soft lens. Therefore, RGP lenses do not dehydrate on an eye, which is what causes dry eye discomfort. RGP's can made of a number of plastics, including some...more
You're right, the headline is a very strange one! Exercise is vital to maintain good health and most of the time, the benefits of exercise far out-weigh the drawbacks. But if you suffer from a stressful or a depressive illness, exercise can actually...more
If you are overweight, try to lose weight slowly. Lose about 1/2 to 1 pound a week until you reach a healthy weight. Keep track of your progress. To help you lose weight, ask for help from your doctor or a dietitian. Be wary of misleading programs...more
Looking younger is the mantra of Baby Boomers. This generation and the subsequent generations have greatly contributed to the gold-filled pockets of plastic surgeons everywhere. The Botox and Restylane craze has never been more evident than in...more
The Indian cultural fabric is a rich one with people of various faiths and from different backgrounds mingling together as one. It is a societal canvass of many colours of lifestyles, languages, social practices, traditions, rituals and...more
NaProTechnology is a new reproductive science uses the physician's medical and surgical energies in a way that works cooperatively with a woman's natural reproductive function. Created at the Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human...more
Of all the snoring related physical ailments, arguably the most severe and ironically least understood is a condition called Sleep Apnea. These two words should be emblazoned in the minds of every snorer, and anyone who lives with or cares about the...more