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Efficient Treatment Through Detox Programs
2007-09-26 13:03:00 It doesn?t take time to get addicted to drugs and alcohol. But getting rid of it is tougher like anything. However there?s a solution to this. Doctors in collaboration with various drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers have launched Detox ication Session commonly known as Detox Program. It helps in minimizing the ... More About: Programs , Treatment , Grams , Gram
Alcohol Abuse Intervention
2007-09-24 12:07:00 As we know that there are many people who are suffering from alcoholism which is affecting their life and as well as their family members life. The best thing to do is to send them to rehabilitation center where they can get proper treatment and can ... More About: Abuse , Alcohol
Alcoholism Addiction
2007-09-23 11:53:00 Addiction of alcohol usually occurs due to continuous consumption of alcohols and other beverages. Usually an addict ignores all the negatives of addiction but it can be very dangerous. Without taking into account health risks an addict gets indulges in substance abuse. There are many treatment centers for intervention of ... More About: Addiction , Alcoholism , Addict
Manufacturing Heroin
2007-09-22 13:50:00 If we talk about Heroin then it?s a drug that’s causing serious problem to all the people of the world. Heroine is derived from morphine a natural substance and is extracted from the seed of the poppy plant. The color of heroin is usually white, black tar or brownish powder. The ... More About: Manufacturing , Turin
Drug Treatment
2007-09-21 13:27:00 There are many people who illegally consumers drugs like heroin, charas etc. Such drugs when taken unnecessarily and that to without any consult can be devastating. They are generally used in cancer treatment when the pain that patient has to go through is intolerable and so the patient is ... More About: Treatment , Drug
Buckthorn
2007-09-07 07:07:00 Dried buckthorn bark comes from the stems and branches of the Rhamnus frangula tree, which is imported from Russia, Yugoslavia, and Poland. It contains anthranoids and 3% to 9% anthraquinone glycosides, which include glucofrangulin A and Band frangulin A and B, which have a laxative effect. The fresh bark contains reduced forms of anthrones and ... More About: Horn
Weight Loss - Healthy Protein
2007-09-01 05:25:00 It is important to add lean, healthy protein to your diet in the form of: Very lean meat, fish, and poultry without skin. Nonfat milk and low-fat cheeses, including yogurt. Vegetable protein, including tofu, beans, nuts, and legumes. The addition of low-fat protein to your diet makes you feel less hungry, since it short-circuits ... More About: Weight Loss , Weight , Protein , Loss , Healthy
Antioxidant Foods
2007-08-26 07:39:00 Blueberries May Reverse Aging Process New research has indicated that women on antioxidant-rich diets showed fewer age-related disorders than those on a normal diet. The studies showed that among all the fruits and vegetables, the benefits were greatest with blueberries, which reversed age-related effects, for example, loss of balance and lack ... More About: Foods , Antioxidant
Capsicum
2007-08-16 14:06:00 The active component of capsicum, capsaicin, is isolated from the membrane and seeds of Capsicum peppers. Topically applied capsaicin depletes the neuro transmitter substance P from peripheral sensory neurons and blocks its synthesis and transport. Substance P is involved in transmitting pain and itch sensations from the periphery to the central nervous system and ...
Fibromyalgia
2007-08-04 06:24:00 Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread inflammation of your muscles and Joints. Although several factors may cause this condition, low levels of serotonin and dysfunction of your immune system may also be involved. It commonly occurs along with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and the co-occurrence of the two ailments makes it even more difficult to treat ... More About: Fibromyalgia
Betel Palm
2007-07-31 08:16:00 Betel palm contains arecoline, arecaidine, arecaine, arecolidine, guvacine, isoguvacine, and guvacoline, which cause central nervous system stimulation. Chewing the nut increases salivary flow and aids digestion. Betel palm is available as quids, which are made from powdered or sliced areca (betel) nut, tobacco, and slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) obtained from powdered snail shells. These ingredients ... More About: Palm
Bistort
2007-07-24 14:51:00 The leaves and rhizome of older bistort plants are cleaned, freed from green parts, cut up, and dried. Bistort contains 13% to 36% tannins, which give the herb the astringent effects that are helpful in treating diarrhea and sore or dry throat. Bistort powder is used to make an extract, infusion, ointment, or tincture ...
Canker Sores (Apthous Ulcers)
2007-07-18 07:46:00 Canker sores are viral infections of the mouth. They can occur on the cheeks, lips, gums, tongue, or soft palate. Heredity plays a role: You have a 90 percent chance of having canker sores if your parents had them. They are more common in adolescents, and women are twice as likely as men to ...
Blessed Thistle
2007-07-11 08:53:00 Blessed thistle contains the sesquiterpene lactones cnicin and salonitenolide. Cnin, a glycoside, is responsible for the herb’s bitterness, which stimulates the appetite and aids in digestion by encouraging the secretion of saliva and gastric juice. It may also act directly on the stomach and part of the small intestine. Blessed thistle stimulates menstruation. It’s characterized ... More About: Blessed
Angina Symptoms and Treatment
2007-07-08 14:31:00 Angina is chest pain caused by the heart tissues not getting enough oxygen. This is usually a result of atherosclerosis, a buildup of cholesterol containing material that blocks the heart arteries. The most common type of angina is called stable angina, characterized by chest pain primarily upon exertion (usually relieved by the drug nitroglycerin). ... More About: Treatment , Symptoms
Aromatherapy
2007-07-02 07:11:00 Used since ancient times to heal the body, mind, and spirit, aromatherapy refers to the inhalation or application of essential oils distilled from various plants. Those who use aromatherapy today say it’s effective in reducing stress, preventing disease, and even treating certain illnesses, both physical and psychological. Modern aromatherapy dates to the work of French ... More About: Aromatherapy , Aroma , Erap , Thera
Antioxidants Benefits and Side Effects of Antioxidants
2007-06-25 16:55:00 Antioxidants are chemicals or other agents that inhibit or retard oxidation of a substance to which they’re added. In the body, they’re believed to help prevent many diseases, including cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and diabetes. They’re also alleged to increase longevity, give skin a youthful glow, ... More About: Side , Benefits , Anti , Benefit , Side Effects
What is the treatment for menstrual disorders?
2007-06-18 05:42:00 Your doctor is the best person to identify the type of menstrual irregularity and to recommend appropriate treatment. The duration of treatment depends upon the severity of the disease. Most Ayurvedic medicines recommended for menstrual disorders do not have side effects. Some management options for menstrual disorders recommended in Ayurveda ... More About: Treatment , Order , Disorders , Orders , Mens
Bone Spurs
2007-06-06 04:50:00 Bone spurs are abnormal growths at the ends of bones, usually caused by chronic infiammation. In response to the inflammation, the body deposits calcium in the area. Bone spurs most commonly occur in the spine or foot. If they continue to grow, they can put pressure on other tissues, causing additional medical problems. Common Symptoms ... More About: Spurs , Bone
Vitamin D - Benefits, Deficiency and Food Sources
2007-05-09 16:56:00 What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. It is found in food. The very good source of this vitamin is sun rays because ultraviolet rays from sunlight trigger vitamin D synthesis in the skin. As fat-soluble vitamins are stored in the body’s fatty tissue this does the ... More About: Food , Vitamins , Benefits , Benefit
Superfoods
2007-05-01 08:13:00 Often the best way to get the best from these superfoods is to juice them so that their goodness is easy to absorb. Let’s run through a few of the top superfoods that you could incorporate into your juicing repertoire. Well, ‘a’ is for apple and unsurprisingly apples are a ...
Nutrition: The Basics
2007-04-25 08:24:00 There are so many different diets and ways of eating that it’s no wonder we’re thoroughly confused. Here’s a balanced view of the basics of good nutrition. The food we eat can be divided up into three major ‘macro’ nutrient groups: carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Curb the carbs? The body uses carbohydrates (carbs) as its main fuel. ... More About: Nutrition , Basics , The Basics
Get Your Nutritional Act Together
2007-04-23 10:07:00 You’ve made the brilliant decision to take your health and nutrition into your own hands. Now what? My first tip is to write all these shoulds down somewhere so that you can quit worrying about about them. Break your shoulds into sections, such as Diet shoulds, ...
Do Eat The Daisies
More articles from this author:2007-04-21 11:41:00 >> FLOWER FLOWER People have eaten flowers for centuries the world over. Daylilies appear in chinese soup, and pot marigolds in Moroccan chicken dishes. The blossoms you see in upscale market would bankrupt you if bought them by the kilo, but few flowers for salad don’t cost much. You can can also turn to ... More About: The D 1, 2, 3 |
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