Archive for August, 2008

Homeopathy of Urinary Tract Infection

Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine in which holistic methods are used the treat the patient. Homeopathic practitioners treat the patient, not the disease. There are three important theories that make up homeopathic practice. The first is that illness is caused by an imbalance in the body. Healthy bodies are in a state called homeostasis in which all systems are working together in harmony. Illness disrupts this harmonious state. Read More This Post...


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5 Miracle Foods That Reduce Cholesterol

Let’s face it, millions of people are looking for natural ways to lower their cholesterol level. They will often seek the help of their health professional who will often recommend lifestyle changes. Read More This Post...


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Evaluating the Effectiveness of The Alkaline Diet

Eating alkaline foods or starting an alkaline diet refer to consuming those foods and drink which have an alkaline effect on the body. This effect is based upon the ash residue that remains after our foods are consumed. Some foods leave an acid ash, whereas others leave an alkaline ash. Conveniently for us, our bodies have been designed to categorize which foods leave which kind of ash into the body. Read More This Post...


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How to Avoid Acute Kidney Failure

Acute kidney failure is a serious condition in which a loss in function is found in the kidneys that no longer allows them to remove urine and other waste without also losing electrolytes. Acute kidney failure happens very suddenly and is dangerous so it is considered a medical emergency. Some of the causes of acute kidney failure include decreased blood flow, which can be during childbirth that results in hemorrhaging, and other tendencies that amount to clotting within the thin blood vessels of the kidney. Patients that endure acute kidney failure can experience the following symptoms: stoppage in urination, ankle, leg, and feet swelling, fluid retention, fluctuations in mood, loss of appetite, high blood pressure, nosebleeds, and seizures. Read More This Post...


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Are Reverse Osmosis Water Units the Answer to Your Water Woes?

Reverse osmosis water units can remove harmful contaminants from your drinking water, but perhaps its not the simple solution it presents itself to be. With an increase in health, awareness comes much talk about the benefits of drinking water, and the dangers that can be contained in the water you choose to drink. Read More This Post...


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