Lower Your Cholesterol Without Drugs
Cholesterol has been linked to heart disease and many other health problems, so it is important that you have regular check ups and take some steps to lower your cholesterol, before you have to resort to drugs. Lose Weight When you are overweight, you will most likely be ingesting too many fats for your body to process, and this in turn can upset your metabolism and result in increased cholesterol levels. A good way to lower your cholesterol is to shed a few extra pounds, and you could see your doctor about getting some dietary advice if you are not ...
Alternative Treatments for Back Pain
Back pain is a difficult condition to diagnose and treat successfully, and you may have to try and test a number of treatments before you find one that suits you. Don't forget to include some alternative treatments in your quest for back pain relief, as some of these can be surprisingly simple and effective such as: * Flotation therapy - this is used to improve the healing process by encouraging patients to enter a deep sense of relaxation, which is achieved by immersion in a gravity free 'floating' environment. This is effective in relieving existing joint ...
Is Air Conditioning Bad for You?
Air conditioning can be a great benefit in the hot summer months, especially if you work indoors in a building with little natural ventilation. Air conditioning is a safe, affordable and effective way of cooling down the ambient temperature of large room spaces, but scientists have begun to discover some ways in which air conditioning is or could actually be bad for us / health. Obesity Recent research has shown that the combination of heating in winter and air conditioning in summer has resulted in a 'reduction in variability of ambient temperature' for a large number of people, which basically means ...
What is Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer's Disease affects over half of all dementia sufferers, and is thought to be caused by an imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, resulting in a loss of brain cells. This leads to significant degeneration of mental abilities, resulting in serious problems with short-term memory, general lethargy and withdrawal and an inability and disinterest in basic daily routines such as eating and personal hygiene. In the early stages of Alzheimer's suffers will tend to linger in the past, speaking only of events, friends and family members from long ago, and they may start to develop odd behaviours and characteristics that ...
Diagnosing Arthritis
Arthritis is a painful degenerative condition that causes swollen, inflamed joints, and most commonly begins in the hands, particularly the knuckles. Arthritis is a chronic condition and although it is most common in those over 50, it can affect all ages. The trigger for the infection that causes Arthritis is thought to be hereditary, but the severity of the disease can be affected by a number of factors included diet and general health, and sufferers can often experience brief periods of significant improvement, before suffering a relapse. Treatment Arthritis is a difficult condition to treat, as it symptoms are unpredictable ...
The Importance of Regular Sight Tests
As you go through life your eyes and vision will change, and you may find that you will need to start wearing glasses, or that the glasses you had before are no longer suitable. Regular eye tests look at both the health of your eyes and the extent of your vision, and can help to diagnose any potential eye problems early on, so that you can get immediate treatment to prevent the condition for getting any worse. You should have a full eye test every 2 years, or more often if you have any existing eye problems. If you notice that your vision is getting blurry, or that your glasses no longer seem...
Lower Your Cholesterol Without Drugs
Cholesterol has been linked to heart disease and many other health problems, so it is important that you have regular check ups and take some steps to lower your cholesterol, before you have to resort to drugs. Lose Weight When you are overweight, you will most likely be ingesting too many fats for your body to process, and this in turn can upset your metabolism and result in increased cholesterol levels. A good way to lower your cholesterol is to shed a few extra pounds, and you could see your doctor about getting some dietary advice if you are not sure where to start. Get Fit Fitness is an...
What are the Side Effects of Asthma Drugs?
Most asthma medicines are safe to use, and are prescribed by your doctor after careful consideration of your current health and any other symptoms you may be suffering from. However there are some side effects caused by the various treatments on offer that could affect some users. Inhaled Steroids Inhaled steroids are effective for long term treatment of asthma and are made using substances that are naturally found in the human body, so most patients will not have any negative reactions to them. However there are a few mild side effects related to inhaled steroids, which include thrush (mouth...
Exercise During Pregnancy
A light exercise routine can benefit woman experiencing a healthy, normal pregnancy, and can help them to keep up their strength and stamina in preparation for the rigors of childbirth. Exercise can also help to relieve anxiety and control weight gain, and can also prevent pregnancy related constipation. You should avoid taking part in any contact games, or sports where you may suffer a heavy fall including horse riding and off road mountain biking, and also avoid any exercise that pushes you too hard such as intensive aerobic or weight training workouts. Swimming and walking are gentle and effective...
