Manganese is one of those elements commonly referred to as "trace" minerals within the human body, because they're found and required only in relatively tiny quantities. But that description should not be taken as reducing the importance of manganese in any way. Indeed the very name is derived from the Ancient Greek word for magic; evidencing the special powers which they attributed to it. Modern science is probably too cautious to go as far...more
We didn't all know that there are more health risks these days than there in the past. Well, the plain and simple truth is, there are. Now, more than ever, people around the globe grapple with various heath afflictions. From Cancer, to heart disease, to fatal STDs; it seems like there is no end to the dismal list. And one of the greatest health issues now a days concerns on what we eat everyday. Depending on your nutritional habits, you could...more
Taurine is one of those perhaps lesser known amino acids which are known to medicine as "non-essential". But "non-essential" in this context simply means that it is not essential to ensure a daily intake from diet, because the compound can be manufactured by the body, albeit in fairly small quantities. It should not be taken as lessening the importance of taurine or the other non-essential amino acids in any way.Much publicity has recently been given to taurine as a way of preventing hangovers and slowing or even reversing the liver damage caused by long term excess alcohol consumption. So taurine is commonly added with caffeine to the energy drinks increasingly sold as mixers to take with alcoholic drinks. Whilst it has to be said that the "jury's still out" on some of the wilder claims made in this regard, there is evidence that taurine may be beneficial not just for the liver but for the heart, kidneys and other organs which may become subject to inflammation or the accumulation of fluid or fat.Complementary medical practitioners are particularly enthusiastic in using taurine supplements as therapy for conditions including hypertension, macular degeneration of the eyes,...more
Resveratrol has recently attracted great interest in connection with the the so-called "French Paradox" which has long puzzled medical science. As a polyphenol type flavonoid it is in any case a very useful anti-oxidant, but many now believe it also to be the explanation of the relatively low rates of cardiovascular disease enjoyed in France...more
Dear Fabulously You!A healthy lifestyle is essential once we reach Fabulously40, a lesson that many of us seem to be slow in learning. In our 20's and 30's, we could get away with bad food and lifestyle choices. If we didn't get eight hours of sleep at night, it wasn't evident (at least not right away). If we ate or drank too much for a whole week,...more
A Boil can be defined in two manners, external and internal. Externally, the boil presents itself as a swelling in the skin, which protrudes upon the surface layer. Surrounding such protruded swelling is a fairly significant reddened area. Internally, the consistency that leads to such expansion, in the form of swelling, is a combination of a cluster-like concentration of localized deceased skin cells and pus, which leads to excessive inflammation. Boils most commonly occur on the buttock, ears, face, neck, nose, shoulders, thighs and underarms, mostly affecting teenagers and young adults, due to puberty and related hormonal changes within the body's biological systems. However, in some instances, boils can develop in mature adults. In relevance to the individual presenting a boil, tenderness and pain is experienced. Therefore, of those individuals suffering from this particular skin disease clinically termed as a boil, it is comprehendible that home remedies for boil are sought. Symptoms associated with a boil, are reddened lumps within the layers of the skin that are tender and warm to the touch, and emanate a level of pain. As...more
It has been found that almost half of people who have gotten a traumatic brain injury experience depression. This predicament can have an effect on the victim's daily life in the short term as well as long term. As a family member trying to help the...more
Many companies are not waiting until New Years Eve to make resolutions about their total health and wellness program and incorporating weight-loss competitions inspired by a popular TV shows such as "The Biggest Loser." Corporations are investing big...more
Methionine is one of the 10 essential amino acids which cannot be manufactured in the body, and must therefore be obtained from the diet. Like other amino acids, methionine is vital for the formation of the countless proteins which make up not only...more
Memory loss or amnesia is an uncommon forgetfulness that can happen due to brain damage. Illness, injury or extreme mental distress can be the causes of this brain damage. Memory loss can be grouped using many criteria. Loss of memory can be...more
Most parents of Oppositional Defiant Disorder children feel that things can't get much worse. Well, in the event you ever felt that way I am about to put things in perspective for you. We are now going to discuss Conduct Disorder.Conduct Disorder is...more
Joint replacement surgery for arthritis has become commonplace nowadays when it comes to areas such as hips or knees.However, there is still the notion that shoulder replacement is difficult and not very successful. It's something to consider only as...more