Are you dreaming about having a well-build athletic body? Can you have well-developed body muscles if you have a high percentage of body fat? No, you cannot. I would like to share with you a few very powerful strategies that can definitely reduce your body fat and shape your body the way you want it.So many retailers out there are constantly trying to sell you products that will help you gain muscles, reduce fat, and lose weight in no time. The...more
The precise source of HIV is not known as yet, but quite a few scientists say that a kind of virus, called the 'SIVcpz that is Simian Immunodeficiency Virus from chimps' which used to be and is even now found in the chimpanzees found in a few places in Africa.Causes of HIV:The spread of HIV inside the body is in such a way that the virus splits the inherent cryptogram of the cells which are utilised by the immune system, especially cells called...more
What is bacterial vaginosis?Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most general cause of vaginal infection known as vaginitis. Normally it is not considered to be a 'sexually transmitted infection'. It is the imbalance of naturally happening bacterial flora that causes bacterial vaginosis.What are the symptoms and signs?The most common sign is an unusual vaginal discharge especially after having sex which has an unpleasant fishy smell. Some women don't experience any symptoms, while many other experience intense swelling, itching and irritation (often misdiagnosed by patient or even health practitioner as yeast infection), also stomach pains, which feels like severe cramps. By contrast, a normal discharge should be odourless and vary in amount and consistency with the menstrual cycle.The causes?Normally, a healthy vagina should contain many microorganisms; Lactobacillus crispate and Lactobacillus jensenii are the common ones. The microorganisms involved in bacterial vaginosis are very diverse. Reduction of lactobacillus and any other changes in normal bacterial flora, due to use of antibiotics or pH imbalance or other reasons, lets the more resistant bacteria to multiply and gain...more
HSV or 'Herpes Simplex Virus' is the virus which causes Genital Herpes. This virus is highly infectious and transmits from one to another due to contact with skin, like oral, vaginal or anal sex.Causes of Genital Herpes:The presence of HSV on the facade of the skin is enough to be transmitted to a partner. This virus is transmitted easily through...more
What Causes Genital Warts?Genital warts are caused by various types of HPV (human Papilloma virus) and can appear on the skin anyplace in the genital part as a white or flesh colored, smooth, small bumps, or fleshy, larger, cauliflower like lumps. More than 100 different subtypes of HPV are recognized and about 30 of them in particular affect the...more
The 'thyroid' is a small gland situated below the 'Adam's apple' in the neck. It releases two hormones; the thyroxine (T4) and the triodothyroxine (T3). These hormones increase the amount of oxygen that the body uses and incites your cells to generate new proteins. By regulating the release of the hormones, the thyroid establishes the metabolism rate of almost all your body's organs.Problems mainly occur when the thyroid gland tends to become either 'underactive' (leading to hypothyroidism) or 'overactive' (leading to hyperthyroidism). Even cancer may grow in the thyroid gland. Hypothyroidism takes place due to shriveling of the thyroid gland. Conversely, Hyperthyroidism takes place due to the over activity of the thyroid gland.Causes of Thyroid diseaseThyroid, be it hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, can be due to several diverse causes. Some of them are:- Inadequate production of the 'thyroid hormone' causes hypothyroidism.- An Inborn error or defect in the thyroid gland and a deficiency of pituitary causes Hypothyroidism.- An excessive amount of the 'thyroid hormone' results in Hyperthyroidism.- Emotional or physical stress and heredity may result in hyperthyroidism too.-...more
Trichomoniasis is one of the sexually transmitted infections (or sexually transmitted diseases, STD) caused by a microscopic parasite, a protozoa. Usually it is found in urethral tissues and vagina. Although women are likely to be infected men can be...more
Definition of HepatitisHepatitis is inflammation of the liver, which is caused by viruses, medications and toxic agents. Currently, at least five (5) forms of viral hepatitis are recognized which in this article we will learn about Hepatitis A, how...more
Hepatitis C is an infection which is passed on through blood. It even transfers due to partaking of spoons, tainted needles and sieves used to infuse street drugs.Causes of Hepatitis C:Passing on of Hepatitis C from the mother to the baby, there is a...more
Syphilis, which was once a cause of devastating epidemics, can now be diagnosed effectively and treated with antibiotics. Although treatments are available, the early symptoms of syphilis can be very mild, and many people do not recognize the danger...more
While many women experience mild pain during their monthly menstrual cycle, there many others who observe more symptoms. A very common gynecological disorder is endometriosis.Endometrium is a tissue that lines inside uterus. Endometriosis occurs when...more
It is not known yet what exactly triggers off the weakening of the brain cells. There are many factors which lead the growth of Alzheimer's disease.Causes of Alzheimer's disease:The chief factor in the growth of Alzheimer's disease is age of the...more