Reverse Osmosis is a system of filtration that is highly effective at removing even the smallest particles from a liquid. It is also known as Hyperfiltration. The Reverse Osmosis process can remove particles as small as a dissolved individual ion. The most popular use for this process is in the purification of water for human consumption.Reverse Osmosis uses a semi-permeable membrane that allows the water to pass through it, while ensuring...more
The most common response to a new diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is, "What exactly does this mean? What is IBS?" Once you've seen a gastroenterologist, been through diagnostic tests, and found out your symptoms match the Rome Criteria for IBS, you should finally have a diagnosis you feel is accurate. You've got Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Now what? Well, one of the most important weapons in your battle against IBS is information. You need to...more
There are two main categories of headaches, primary and secondary. Primary headaches are not caused by underlying medical conditions while secondary headaches are the end result of some other medical condition such as a brain tumor, infection or trauma.Primary headaches make up about 90% of all headaches and tension-type headaches are the most common of these. Migraine headaches are also primary and affect as many as 30 or 40 million Americans.It has been estimated that as many as 75% or more of all headache sufferers have tension headaches. And upwards of 90% of adults in the USA have experienced the pain of a tension headache.In differentiating tension and migraine headaches the tension-type is usually characterized by a constant dull aching on both sides of the head. Migraine headaches, on the other hand, are typically felt on just one side and are throbbing in nature.Tension headaches usually begin slowly and worsen over time. They often begin in the middle of the day and are caused by stress. Because of this they are often called stress headaches. They can become chronic in nature, occurring every day in some patients. Many tension-type headache sufferers experience a tight...more
What is Silicosis?Silica is a compound formed from silicon and oxygen, often found in quartz, flint, agate, beach sand, sandstone and glass. When Silica particles are inhaled, it results in the formation of scar tissue in the lungs preventing oxygen from getting in the blood. This condition eventually results in a disease called Silicosis, an...more
Most of us know that eating well and exercising is important for good health. Yet often we hear about people100 years old and older that are still vital and have not eaten perfectly or exercised much. What is the secret of their good health? Research indicates that a major factor in good health - more important than genes, food, or exercise - is...more
The onset of winter brings with it the danger of influenza or flu, the disease is gradually turning out to be a perilous epidemic and leaves the patient in vulnerable position. The phenomenal rise in people suffering from flu is also a matter of concern for experts.Defining Influenza or Flu : Commonly occurring in winters Influenza or flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. There are two main types of mutating virus: A and B. Type A virus tends to cause more severe illness than type B. Influenza affects people of all age groups but it is most Anyone can get influenza, but it is most serious in elderly, in people with chronic underlying illnesses such as cancer, emphysema or diabetes or in those with weakened immune systems. The worst part of the disorder is its contagiousness; the disorder is highly transmittable, even a slight contact with droplets from the nose and throat of an infected person during coughing and sneezing is enough to get prone to the disorder. Avian Flu and its Human transmission : Widely known as bird Flu, Avian influenza is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. The influence of Avian...more
You'll often hear the expression, 'what's eating you'! A question in fact to the obvious, what's wrong? Often times people who struggle with their weight are in some way carrying 'baggage'. This is controversial I know. Many overweight people will...more
Natural vitamins are those organic food substances which are found only in plants and animals, i.e., living things. The body is not able to synthesize or manufacture vitamins (although there are a few exceptions to this). Because of this, they must...more
Billions of dollars will be spent on hair loss solutions this year. Much of this money will go to waste. Ineffective products and misleading advertising are only partially to blame. Many consumers are not using these hair loss products in an...more
So Just What the Heck is Snoring, Anyway?Technically, snoring is defined as any resonant noise from the respiratory tract that emerges during sleep.Biologically, snoring refers to a vibration in the airway connecting the nose and the mouth; a...more
If you have just a little weight to lose, and want to take it off fast (say, so you can fit into those great pants for your cousin's wedding), there are a number of diets that you can use. Most of these wouldn't be recommended for long-term weight...more
If you're one of the "still" surprisingly many that justcan't get the sleep thing right, keep reading! How manytimes a week do you wake up where you can't figure out ifyou're getting up or going to bed or you wake up with a headache, numb leg or that...more