I bet you didn't know there were over 100 types of arthritis. The most common is osteoarthritis, followed by rheumatoid and fibromyalgia. We will briefly examine some of the other forms of arthritis we have. Psoriatic arthritis, which is often associated with Psoriasis, can be a serious inflammatory condition. Cervical arthritis is a condition that affects the upper back and causes pain in neck and arms. Gout is a type of arthritis that typically presents in the great-toe area but…
Recent studies have produced a lot of evidence, some fully substantiated, others not. I also read press releases from July 2011 about some of the most prominent names in the food industry, such as Nestle, which stated that they are entering the medical food industry with a focus upon prebiotic supplements. There's smoke where there's fire! It's not surprising, considering the boom in probiotics supplements markets. No matter how many claims are confirmed or not, it is certain that there…
High cholesterol can lead to heart disease. This is a well-known fact. What most people don't know is that low or normal cholesterol can also lead to heart disease. As the old saying goes, too much cholesterol is not good. If cholesterol levels are normal and someone decides that they want to lower them further, this person could also be at risk of having a heart attack. A potential heart attack risk patient should have his or her cholesterol levels…
Juicing is becoming more popular as a treatment for chronic conditions like diabetes and cancer. To get juice, you only need to know a few basics. All vegetable and fruit juices are good, but green juice has no sugars and is particularly nutritious. Raw green vegetables have healing properties that are undisputed. Celery is a common vegetable that most people don't even consider. It is delicious with unhealthy foods like potato chips. It can lower blood pressure, prevent strokes, and…
This raw pineapple ice-cream dessert is great for those who want to eat healthy and still enjoy ice-cream-like desserts. This ice cream is a classic raw recipe that raw foodists have been making for years. Although it isn't made with cream, the texture is similar to ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet. It is quite surprising when you first make it. It's easy to make and is one of the easiest recipes if you want to eat well and have healthy…
Eczema is one of the most common skin conditions. It is characterized by inflammation of the skin with a catarrhal nature. It can be accompanied by vesicles, papules or pustules. There may also be itching or irritation. It is a sign that the skin reacts to irritations. It is most common in people with a morbid constitution, where the kidneys' excretions are impaired. In its acute form, Eczema manifests itself as redness and swelling of skin, formation of tiny vesicles,…
People in the dance and athletic fields are affected by metatarsalgia. Because of their high impact activities, athletes, sportsmen, and dancers can experience unusual pressure on the foot. The diagnosis or disease is not indicated by the name. It is the name for the symptom. This disorder affects the bones and joints at the ball of your foot. The name means pain in the ball area of the foot. It could be located near the big or next three toes.…
The average diet requires that a person work hard for a while to lose weight, then they are left to maintain their results. Most "diets" don’t work. They can actually help someone lose weight and increase muscle mass. The person will inevitably gain all of the weight gained after the diet is over. Do you feel this way? This isn't unusual. Most people don’t know what it takes to lose weight, not just the "fat", and be able keep it…