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5 Best Herbs to Ease Indigestion

5 Best Herbs to Ease Indigestion

Indigestion known as dyspepsia is a term used to describe when one feels fullness during a meal, uncomfortable fullness after a meal, and aching in the upper abdomen that may cause to bloating, belching and nausea. Having the symptoms of indigestion .. Read More

Treatment | 11.28.10 | 2 Comments

10 FAQ about aH1N1 flu

10 FAQ about aH1N1 flu

We have been flooded with so much write up and information about the novel aH1N1 virus that it is now difficult to keep it all straight. Here is a top ten list of FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about the 2009 flu virus... much of it coming from the w.. Read More

Diseases | 10.2.10 | 2 Comments

Should You Get a Flu Shot?

Should You Get a Flu Shot?

Should You Get a Flu Shot? How often should you get a flu shot? Who should get a flu shot? Children are back to school again. Annual game seasons, football and baseball are off to start again. And its time to schedule to get your flu shot.. Read More

Diseases | 10.1.10 | 5 Comments

Cancer is the world's top costliest killer disease

Cancer is the world’s top costliest killer disease

Cancer is the most expensive leading cause of death according tot he American Cancer Society. Cancer costs more in productivity and lost life than other diseasesĀ  like AIDS, malaria, flu and other communicable diseases. Cancer together with.. Read More

Diseases | 08.19.10 | No Comments

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

[gallery] Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition where food and liquid from the stomach goes back to the esophagus and eventually irritates it resulting to heartburn and other symptoms. Lying down often contributes to reflux or ba.. Read More

Diseases | 07.11.10 | 5 Comments

Chronic acid reflux may cause sleep disruption

Chronic acid reflux may cause sleep disruption

Do you have problem sleeping at night? Do you wake up often at night? Acid reflux could be the culprit. New studies reveal that chronic acid reflux may disrupt your sleep at night even if heartburn symptoms are not felt. Thirty nin.. Read More

Diseases, Health Tips | 07.10.10 | No Comments

Long Term Complications of Type 2 Diabetes

Long Term Complications of Type 2 Diabetes

People who suffers from Type 2 diabetes may most likely develop several long term health problems if not taken cared of. You are at risk of two main sets of complication---those that affect your heart and circulation and those that affect .. Read More

Diseases, Nutritional Diseases | 07.2.10 | 1 Comment

What is MODY?

What is MODY?

MODY is an acronym for Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, which is a rare type of diabetes that affects about 1 in 100 people with diabetes. It oftentimes appears in your teensĀ  or 20s and is similar to Type 2 Diabetes. Treatment focuses he.. Read More

Diseases, Nutritional Diseases | 06.30.10 | No Comments

Risk Factors for Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Risk Factors for Developing Type 2 Diabetes

Your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes depends on a number of different factors, including your family background, your weight, and body shape, and how much physical activity you take. Those that have lower risk to develop Type 2 diabetes ar.. Read More

Diseases, Nutritional Diseases | 06.28.10 | No Comments

What are the Types of Diabetes?

There are three known kinds of diabetes, namely Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes. Type 1 diabetes which is also called as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults.. Read More

Diseases, Nutritional Diseases | 06.27.10 | No Comments

Reducing your risk of Type 2 diabetes

Reducing your risk of Type 2 diabetes

Is it possible to prevent Type 2 diabetes? How does keeping to the correct weight for my height help? why is it important to stay physically active? Could I lose weight by changing my eating habits without taking more physical exerci.. Read More

Diseases, Health Tips, Men's Health, Nutritional Diseases | 06.25.10 | No Comments

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