The nuclear crisis in Japan may be slowly improving, but we are not completely out of the clear when it comes to radiation exposure. Despite assurances by the U.S. government that there is no real risk of radiation exposure here in North America, fears are continuing to rise over the potential clouds of radioactive fallout [...]
Inflammation is your body’s natural response to threats from germs, harmful toxins, environmental pollutants, injury and stress, and others. The process involves immune, vascular, and cellular biochemical reactions which work to remove the offenders and protect tissues from damage. Symptoms of inflammation are usually characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and stiffness, but sometimes, the effects [...]
Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only ones who can develop yeast infections. Yeast infection in men can manifest itself with a broad range of seemingly unrelated signs and symptoms – including digestive problems, continual fatigue, skin irritations and penile yeast infections. Male yeast infection is caused by a little-known yeast-like organism called [...]
Many patients with underlying chronic illness and infection often have difficulty in regaining total health, due in part to the ability of pathogenic organisms to resist treatment. Many organisms, including H. pylori, Candida species and numerous others, rather than living independently, form highly complex colonies that are imbedded in a protective matrix. When these organisms [...]
An estimated 59 million Americans are living with some type of thyroid condition and most are not even aware of it. As one of the largest endocrine glands in the body, the thyroid controls how quickly the body uses energy and makes proteins, as well as the body’s sensitivity to other hormones. When your thyroid [...]
Mammography has been the “gold standard” for detection of breast cancer, and with fears of breast cancer taking the forefront in many women’s minds today, the medical industry continues to push the use of mammography for prevention and early detection of this deadly disease. But we need to take a closer look at this concept. [...]
Certain factors may increase your risk of developing an arrhythmia. These include: Age. With age, your heart muscle naturally weakens and loses some of its suppleness. This may affect how electrical impulses are conducted. Genetics. Being born with a heart abnormality may affect your heart’s electrical function. Coronary artery disease, other heart problems and previous [...]
Atherosclerosis The narrowing of the arteries in CAD is caused by a process called atherosclerosis. People with atherosclerosis have a build-up of a substance called plaque inside the wall of their arteries. Plaque is made up of fat, cholesterol, clot, calcium deposits, and white blood cells that have gotten into the artery wall. The plaque [...]
We’ve heard a lot from medical researchers and from the media about the importance of Vitamin D. New research is revealing how important it is for breast cancer. A new study from the University of South Carolina found that women with aggressive and late stage breast cancer were more likely to have a vitamin D [...]
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease marked by its effect on various parts of the body, including the joints, skin, blood, and kidneys. It is a condition in which the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues, resulting in pain, inflammation, and often damage to organs. For many people, the disease is mild [...]
