Archive for September 2008
Drug hope for cystic fibrosis
An experimental drug is proving effective for treating cystic fibrosis, one of the most common life-shortening genetic diseases.
Source:Drug hope for cystic fibrosis
Money worries 'may harm health'
The economic downturn could be bad news for our bodies, as well as our pockets, suggest specialists.
Source:Money worries 'may harm health'
What’s The Real Cause Of Acne?
Acne occurs when your body contains more toxics than your kidneys and bowels can remove. (Your kidneys and bowels are the two primary channels of elimination that your body expel toxics and waste products through.)
These toxics can be the accumulation of fat stored chemicals the liver can not wash out or there may be a problem with fat digestion, fat accumulation, food allergy, or even the accumulation of hormones that your body produces.
Once these toxics build up, your kidneys and bowels can get overloaded and clogged up, causing it to not function properly. When that happens some of the load will be dumped onto your liver. One of your liver’s main roles is to metabolize pile up fat into usable energy for your body. This means, your liver will be doing some of your kidney’s work. So now, your liver gets overloaded and it too will not work at full capacity.
What happens when your bowels, kidneys, and liver gets overloaded?
When that happen your body will expel toxins through your lungs and skin (your secondary channels of elimination). And this is when acne occurs. This is when your skin starts to breakout.
But whatever the toxic source is that‘s causing this problem, acne is a sign that your bowels and kidneys are overloaded with toxins, waste products, or hormones. It is a sign that your liver is growing weaker in its detoxification abilities (and it will continue to grow weaker if you do not do what it takes to get rid of the toxics in your body).
So if you think that acne is your only problem, think again, your liver, kidneys, and bowels are getting weaker every time you breakout.
For more information on how to treat acne at the root of the problem, visit: The Definite Guide To Acne Free Skin.
Sweaty people 'less asthma prone'
The ability to sweat may cut the risk of developing exercise-related asthma, say scientists.
Source:Sweaty people 'less asthma prone'
Nail Fungus
Fungi are microscopic organisms that don’t need sunlight to survive. Some fungi have beneficial uses, while others cause illness and infection. Nail fungal infections are typically caused by a fungus that belongs to a group of fungi called dermatophytes.
But yeasts and molds also can be responsible for nail fungal infections. All of these microscopic organisms live in warm, moist environments, including swimming pools and showers. They can invade your skin through tiny invisible cuts or through a small separation between your nail and nail bed. They cause problems only if your nails are continually exposed to warmth and moisture — conditions perfect for the growth and spread of fungi.
Infection with nail fungus occurs more in toenails than in fingernails because toenails are often confined in a dark, warm, moist environment inside your shoes — where fungi can thrive. Another reason may be the diminished blood circulation to the toes as compared with the fingers, which makes it harder for your body’s immune system to detect and eliminate the infection.
For more information visit: How to have healthy looking nails in weeks.
Universal flu vaccine tests start
A universal flu vaccine which could mean an end to the annual flu jab is being trialled on UK volunteers.
Source:Universal flu vaccine tests start
What You Need to Know About Caralluma Fimbriata
Caralluma fimbriata is a succulent plant, in the cactus family, that has been used as a natural appetite suppressant in India for centuries. It’s a new arrival in the family of cactii and succulent plants that are becoming increasingly popular for their appetite suppressant, and weight loss properties, as well as their ability to lower blood sugar.
Supplements made from the popular hoodia gordonii cactus from the Kalahari Desert in Africa, are, for example, growing in popularity and usage in the U.S. and Europe. Like hoodia, caralluma fimbriata has been used to suppress appetite, and as a portable food for hunting. It is used to suppress hunger and appetite, and enhance endurance throughout India. It is also sometimes considered a “famine food,” used during periods of famine to suppress appetite. For centuries, people in rural areas of India have eaten Caralluma fimbriata, which grows wild over various parts of the country.
Caralluma fimbriata is cooked as a vegetable, used in preserves like chutneys and pickles, or eaten raw. Caralluma fimbriata is believed to block the activity of several enzymes, which then blocks the formation of fat, forcing fat reserves to be burned. Caralluma fimbriata is also believed to have an effect on the appetite control mechanism of the brain. Ayurvedic (traditional Indian medicine) experts have noted that there are no adverse effects when using Caralluma fimbriata, and the plant has no known toxicity.
A patented, tested extract of Caralluma fimbriata has been developed and standardized by a company called Gencor. Known as “Slimaluma,” the extract delivers the plant in a concentrated form. One of the only products available in the U.S. that uses the Slimaluma formula is Country Life’s GenaSlim supplement, which combines the patented Slimaluma extract of Caralluma fimbriata with EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) from green tea. Together they reportedly have a synergistic effect on appetite control and weight loss. In several clinical trials Slimaluma was shown to be effective in reducing body fat through appetite control.If you’re interested in trying this product for weight control, you can compare prices now from various online vendors.
Sources: Khan B, et. al. “Hypogylcemic activity of aqueous extract of some indigenous plants.” Pak J Pharm Sci., 2005 Jan;18(1):62-4.
Pupils warned over energy drinks
The use of Red Bull and other energy drinks by UK school children is becoming a growing problem, a drug expert says.
Source:Pupils warned over energy drinks
Hemorrhoids Home Treatment
People who have hemorrhoids have three primary concerns when deciding which home treatment to purchase. The most important factor, of course, is whether the remedy actually works. After that, the permanence of recovery and ease of use are the primary concerns. Venapro, our all-natural hemorrhoids medication, meets all three criteria, making it the most effective treatment you can find!
Venapro is the most reliable home treatment on the market. In fact, it is so effective that we offer a money-back guarantee to anyone who is not fully satisfied with the results. Few other brands back their treatments with such a bold promise. As you can probably guess, very few bottles of Venapro are sent back to us!
Our formula not only provides immediate relief from pain but also eliminates the hemorrhoids altogether. Hemorrhoids can return after a particular flare-up has been eliminated, but this only occurs when the conditions for hemorrhoids, such as diarrhea, constipation, or prolonged sitting, come back. A single case, however, will be gone forever after taking Venapro for the recommended period of time! This is because the herbs and vitamins in Venapro attack hemorrhoids from inside the body, making it impossible for them to remain.
Attempting to apply external hemorrhoids treatments can be incredibly uncomfortable, and sometimes altogether impossible. Some hemorrhoids exist deep within the rectum. Since Venapro, which comes in capsule form, reaches the hemorrhoids through the bloodstream, it can eliminate even the hardest-to-reach hemorrhoids. It’s not hard to see why Venapro is the ideal hemorrhoid remedy!