Documents tagged 'Blood'

Olive Oil in Diet Better Than Whole Grain Bread

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

For those who want to live a healthy lifestyle, new research has shown that the daily use of Olive Oil in your meal is especially beneficial. In fact the use of Olive Oil seems to be even more beneficial then eating an extra slice of whole wheat bread. This is the outcome of research by...

Liver Detox Diet

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Published: 22/07/2008

The liver is an amazing organ. Tasked with removing toxins from the body, the liver acts as a natural filter. However, with todays poor, overly processed dietary habits and overindulgence, it is easy for your liver to become overwhelmed and clogged. The liver filters the toxins from...

Is ADD Disorder Related To Impotence?

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) can result in impotence. It’s associated with low attention spans and hyperactivity. The symptoms are manifested early in childhood and continue in varying degrees into adulthood. Antidepressants and stimulants can control ADD disorder to certain extents....

What Do Those Blood Pressure Numbers Mean?

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

The body is an amazing and complicated system. Every time a persons heart beats, blood is released from the heart and spread throughout the body via the blood vessels (arteries, capillaries and veins are types of blood vessels). Oxygen is retrieved from the lungs and deposited throughout...

Bloodhound - Dog Breeds - Facts Every Owner Should Know

Author: John Williams Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

We begin this article with the basic facts about the breed, then follow up with an in-depth look at their personality. Breed group: Hounds Weight: male: 90-110, female: 80-100 lbs Height: male: 25-27, female: 23-25 inches Overview Bloodhounds are an ancient dog breed, and its...

Why Our Tears Are Salty

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

Salt can be found in every cell in our bodies. In an adult human there is a total of about 250 grammes (a cupful). Is it any wonder our tears and sweat are salty. So that our bodies can function properly, salt is essential. Exercise, in hot weather etc, we sweat and this depletes...

High Blood Pressure - On the Sunny Side of the Street

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

It is one of those situations where, after examining the facts, you almost feel like you are caught between a rock and a hard spot. Or perhaps better yet between the shade and the sun. For many years now the public has been cautioned against excess amounts of sun exposure. And clearly...

Vanadyl Sulfate and Diabetes

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

Vanadyl sulfate is a form of the vanadium, a trace mineral. In Europe, vanadium is often used as a natural treatment for diabetes. Vanadium has been found in human studies to imitate the effects of insulin in our bodies. This ability may allow some of those with diabetes, a natural method...

Understanding Varicose Veins

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Normally, these veins do their job like a well oiled pump but sometimes these veins break down, causing the flow of blood to become abnormal. I am sure most of us have, or know someone who has the enlarged, twisted,...

Type 2 Diabetes

Author: Salome Zechariah Subscribe to users feed

Published: 22/07/2008

Type 2 diabetes is sometimes referred to as mature onset diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is much more common than Type I. In Type 2 diabetes the pancreas either does not produce adequate levels of insulin or the body becomes resistant to its own insulin. Type I diabetes, also known as...