The medical condition known as kernicterus (nuclear jaundice) is caused by excessive staining and damage to certain parts of the brain, particularly the basal ganglia (the nerve center at the base of the brain), the bilirubin, a bile pigment. An amount of jaundice sufficient to cause damage usually appears during the first week of life, ...
In my article How Can He Be10 Years Younger In One Year, I have mentioned that the new diet makes my friend Amy’s husband, George 10 years younger in 12 months. According to his doctor, George’s physical health has improved tremendously in one year. Of cause, I am very happy for Amy and George. But ...
Muscle twitching is a terrifying topic for many people because twitching muscles is a symptom of a killer disease. Muscle twitching is very common, affecting millions of people, but ALS, the disease in which muscle twitching is a symptom, is extremely rare. Nevertheless, a person with twitching muscles may become vulnerable to a terrifying hypochondria ...
Healthy liver function is a very important factor in maintaining clear, healthy skin. The liver is responsible for the removal of toxins in the bloodstream and keeping the body clean and pure. However, on a typical diet of highly processed foods and sugary treats, the liver quickly becomes bogged down and performs very sluggishly. The ...
Antioxidants and anti-aging, the two just seem to be linked in study after study. As more over weight Americans struggle to attain a healthier lifestyle and break free from unhealthy obsessions with all sorts of junk food, trans fats, and empty calories new research suggests that the antioxidant falconoid in dark chocolate actually lowers the ...
If you get routine Pap smears, you’re already practicing preventative measures against cancer. Additionally, abnormal results do not necessarily indicate cancer is present; it may indicate a change in normal cells, which warrants a closer look. There are also many other factors that can cause a Pap smear to return with abnormal results. Most of ...
I deal with sinus congestion. It does not happen on a regular basis, but there are some days that I really wish someone had invented a vacuum for the nasal passages and sinus cavities. (That person would probably be rich by now!) Runny eyes, not able to breathe, and just feeling plan miserable – having ...
The pancreas plays an important function in human physiology. It is a large elongated gland behind the stomach. It secrets digestive juices into the small intestines. Groups of differentated cells, ( Islets of Langerhans) in the gland produce the hormone insulin. The pancreas serves two roles in the human body. One function is to produce ...
Toning tennis shoes are seemingly everywhere, but are they a legitimate way to “get in shape without setting foot in a gym,” or merely a fleeting fitness trend that we need not waste our money on? Ready to research this challenge, I actually wore a pair of Sketchers Shape-ups for a week, sacrificing my normal ...
Energy drinks contain a number of vitamins and other healthy additives, but some also contain caffeine. I am used to consuming caffeine since I usually drink a glass or two of soda pop each day, but I was not accustomed to the amount of caffeine in the energy drinks that I consumed. I purchased a ...