It is estimated that around 73,000 people in Britain are infected with HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus, which culminates in Aids. Although HIV infection is still considered serious, an early diagnosis and treatment can allow a patient to live a relatively normal lifespan.
HIV continually changes and can become resistant to treatment, leading to a continuing search for new drugs.
A new class of drug for people with HIV is being introduced in Britain today, which researchers describe as a huge step in treating the deadly infection.
The new drug is named Raltegravir and it is available in tablets form which is to be taken twice a day. It is approved for use with other antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV in about one in ten patients whose therapy has stopped working. Read the rest of this entry »
I may be straying off actual illnesses at the moment but I think what we eat is equally important to keep us healthy and keep the illnesses at bay.
Today I am going to talk about fats and oils which all of us use almost daily.
We know that high cholesterol is bad for the heart, and some fats and oils can clog the arteries these are saturated fats. diets high in saturated fat increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Some foods that are these categories are butter, ghee, suet, lard, coconut oil, cottonseed oil and palm kernel oil.
Dairy products are also included in this section, cream, cheese, meat, chocolate and various prepared ready meals.
Vegetable oil has long been promoted as being heart healthy, but don’t be misled into believing that you can use it liberally. Oil is still oil and it still contains fat and calories. Read the rest of this entry »
There are not too many people about now that remembers the years 1940 to 1945. These of course were the years of the last war.I was seven years old in 1945, the last year of the war, and as I lived in a small seaside town I experienced none of the horrors of those war torn years.
What I can remember is that many people who had the room in their gardens kept hens, mainly for the eggs which were scarce in those days.
The other was that almost every garden had a vegetable plot which provided much needed vegetables during that time.
These vegetables were organic as in those times people could not afford to spend out on pest controllers so the food they ate was healthy home grown. Read the rest of this entry »
Garlic may not be to every ones taste because of its pungent taste and smell, but it is worth experimenting with this herb if you have never tried it.
Garlic is an excellent health giving food, the properties it contains help to fight, and prevent many health concerns and diseases.
Garlic has a variety of powerful compounds containing sulphur, these compounds are responsible for garlic’s pungent odour, but they are also responsible for the large amount of health properties they contain.
In addition to the compounds garlic is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin B6 and Vitamin C and a good source of selenium.
The numerous studies on the regular consumption of garlic have shown the potential benefits on blood pressure, platelet aggregation, and cholesterol levels.
Regular garlic intake may also help to stimulate the production of nitric oxide in the lining of the blood vessel wall so helping to relax them. Due to this, garlic may help to prevent atherosclerosis and diabetic heart disease, as well as reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke. Garlic’s benefits can definitely be considered a potential ally in heart health. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever wondered why some people live to great age and others die much younger?
Is it what they eat, where they live, or does their job have any thing to do with it?
What does rule our life span and are we in a position to change the rules and live a long and happy life?
In many different areas of the world it is a known fact that people do live longer. For instance in the Himalayas, in a place called the Hunza Valley centenarians are nothing unusual. Is it the air or the food they eat that aids their long life?
Apricots are one of the staple diets of these people, along with other fruits like cherries and mulberries.
Apricots are not as common in some countries but even dried apricots or apricot jam and other preserves are very beneficial to your diet, they bring health and longevity which is what every one is aiming for. Read the rest of this entry »
Fainting is a curious phenomenon—that a person could lose control of their functions and the body temporarily suspend consciousness. Under what circumstances could this happen?
Well, there are many: if a person is disposed to hysteria the slightest excitement could trigger a fainting episode; fright or hunger; during menstruation for women; weak and anaemic people could have fainting spells; chills or exertion, strenuous physical activity; exposure to poisonous fumes; underlying diseases can cause fainting such as high blood pressure, heart failure, haemorrhage; or if any organ or the brain has been injured; dehydration; low blood sugar; a stroke or seizure; and so on.
Fainting occurs because of a decrease in the blood flow to the brain and so there is a temporary loss of consciousness. It is known medically as syncope and can occur in anybody of any age from a child to an elderly person. Read the rest of this entry »
Most people are sensitive to sunlight and will usually use sunglasses to protect their eyes. But when you are unable to bear bright light and literally suffer from intense pain and migraines then you are likely to have photophobia. This is not caused by any kind of underlying disease but can be linked to some problems of the eye, which can be aggravated even in low or soft light.
Photophobia has several symptoms other than just sensitivity to light. Intolerance to light can also be due to an inflammation of the eyes, when tears may or may not be present. Sometimes the excessive use of alcohol may lead to the atrophy of the optic nerve and irritation of the brain and nerves. Great intolerance to light may be accompanied by a swelling of the eyes, redness, and discharge. Photophobia can also cause violent shooting pains in the head and temples. Headaches, nausea, and dizziness are symptoms to watch out for. If your neck is stiff or you experience a numbness or tingling sensation elsewhere in the body then you should seek help. Read the rest of this entry »
Through this article I am going to prove that money and happiness are two different things. First and foremost being happy is really a choice you and I make. Happiness is free. We can feel happiness, right now, if we choose to.
Money CANNOT buy happiness. It’s been said before. We’ve heard it before. Now scientists from all over the world have proved that money cannot buy happiness. The misconception that the more money you have, the happier you can be is simply not true.
It is possible and true that depending on how we choose to use money, it can create powerful and positive changes in our family. By having money we are able to function more easily in this world. It can buy us food, clothes, and comfort. But please do keep in mind that because attachment to money is based on fear, money creates insecurity. Read the rest of this entry »
