One of the first decisions you will need to make in the process of breast augmentation is what type of breast implant to choose. Certainly there are benefits to both silicone and saline breast implants. While silicone has come back in a big way in the United States since their approval in 2006, saline remains a very popular option. During the period of 1992 to 2006, saline breast implants were the only type that was allowed for use in the...more
Treating cold sores and preventing them are two very different things. Many people suffering with the Herpes simplex virus dread the next outbreak, but once it comes they resort to their usual way of dealing with it. That is they arm themselves with the current in vogue creams or prescription medication, then wait a week or more for those treatments to take effect. Then unfortunately the waiting and dreading the next outbreak starts all over...more
Irritable bowel syndrome is characterised by a group of symptoms that include abnormal bowel movements such as diarrhoea, constipation or both, along with abdominal bloating and pain. In the past many researchers believed it was all in the mind and that IBS was a psychological problem. This is not the case and IBS has been found to be a lot more complex than previously thought.Most medical professionals agree that IBS is a result of brain-gut dysfunction but what is really going on in the gut of someone who has IBS? Unfortunately no one really knows and the possible causes that have been identified are diverse and not properly understood. However, research continues to shed light on this condition which incidentally is now the most common complaint seen by gastroenterologists today.Serine ProteasesRecent research from the University of Calgary in Alberta has found that people with IBS have elevated levels of enzymes known as Serine Proteases, in fact double the amount that was found in people with healthy digestive systems.Serine Proteases, also known as serine endopeptidases, are enzymes that are involved in many processes in the body but as far as digestion is concerned they cut...more
When I first heard of the name autism, I had no idea what it meant. I thought autism was the same for all individuals who had the disorder. I started to do research, because, a close friend of mine, has a son who is autistic. This encouraged me,in becoming educated and I had a strong desire to learn more about the disorder. I felt I wanted...more
While some drink various types of juices either for its great taste or its vitamin contents, others drink acai juice to get all the things you can ever get from any type of juice plus more. This is because a pure acai berry juice contains in it a variety of benefits you never thought you can find in just a single source. Acai berry is a fruit...more
High blood pressure is an extremely common ailment, in fact some sources suggest that at least 1 in 3 Americans are afflicted with the disease, and because there are not many symptoms that are obviously related to it, the disorder can go undiagnosed for many years. If left untreated, the disease (hypertension as it is sometimes called) can lead to a range of very serious consequences, including stroke, heart attack, and kidney failure.Available TreatmentsThe most common form of treatment, which is highly effective for most patients, is that of a drug regimen. Pharmacological intervention can reduce the pressure of blood quickly and effectively, however it should be known that some patients do not tolerate medications well, or would prefer to avoid prescription drugs when possible, and for these people, acupuncture is sometimes an option to treat high blood-pressure. It may therefore may be one avenue for you to consider.An Alternative Treatment MethodAcupuncture for high blood pressure is one specific form of the general treatment type, acupuncture. This is an ancient treatment (dating back about 3000 years) that originated in China, and what happens is that practitioners insert...more
Adhering to a proper diabetes diet is not as complicated as it may seem. In fact, the foods that you should be incorporating and avoiding are also the ones that are healthy for most anyone. Therefore, any changes that you may be making will not...more
Everyone knows that without your health you have nothing - you do not have peace of mind, freedom, joy, happiness, aliveness, flexibility, nor anything else that you wish you had if you were not "unwell". So, what keeps you from being healthy when...more
The mini gastric bypass procedure has been perfomed for forty years however has been in standing for weight reduction only lately.It utilizes a circular shaping instead of a Y shape and can be done with laparoscopy. The awful part of the surgery is...more
Picking babys names arent an easy duty, especially since you will want to have the best babys name. Though other people select their babys name well advance, some single out to decide when they already saw their baby. In neither case, a considerable...more
A life not lived is by all means an oxymoron. There is no bigger sin than a life not lived. Life has to be lived. Every human being, from the moment she or he is born, gets options to enjoy life at the fullest.Live today. Celebrate the past,...more
A good sleep is very important for the maintenance of health both physically and psychologically. It is now well established that when we are sleeping, a lot of necessary repairs are taking place in various organs and systems of our body. Apart from...more