June 2007 - Page 2 of 2

Medicinal Facts about Herbs and their Uses

The use of herbs as medicines and preparations goes back through the ages. In years gone by those people who prepared and brewed herbs were thought to be witches, hence the magic spells as many of the herbal preparations cured people’s ills.

Today scientist have tested most of the herbs and found the truth about the medical properties they contain and their uses in helping and maintaining good health.

Let us start with garlic, this herb has always been a great favorite with the Indians and Italians but it is now widely used around the world and has become a popular herb. Continue reading “Medicinal Facts about Herbs and their Uses”

Esophageal Cancer Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment

About Esophageal Cancer: Esophageal cancer is also being known as Cancer of The Esophagus. As the name suggests esophageal cancer develops in the esophagus. Esophagus is a long tube, which connects mouth and stomach. It is a 9 11 inches in length in adults.

Esophageal cancer is far more common in men than women. Men’s chances of developing it are about 4 times more often than that of women. This type of cancer is 50% more common in African Americans than Caucasians. It is estimated that approximately 14000 people have died of Esophageal cancer in 2006. Continue reading “Esophageal Cancer Symptoms, Prevention and Treatment”

Can Moderate Drinking Lead To Better Health?

It’s absolutely true and makes sense that alcohol is tonic as well as poison. Depending upon the dose. Moderate drinking has been seen as benefiting the heart and circulatory system, and in all probabilities it also protects against type 2 diabetes and gallstones.

Half a beer is better than none has not been said in a lighter vain. Moderate drinking does and can lead to a better and healthier life.

Moderate drinkers tend to have better health and also live longer and healthier than those who abstain from drinking or are heavy drinkers. Extreme in either way does not help.

Let’s discuss the diseases or health problems that can be avoided, reduced and minimized with the help of moderate drinking. We shall also discuss if moderate drinking can be equated with or replaced by healthy diet. Continue reading “Can Moderate Drinking Lead To Better Health?”

Can Autism Be Overcome?

The Centers for Disease Control Prevention estimates that one in every 150 children suffers from autism and this number is on the rise as it is growing at a 10 to 17 percent rate.

Autism can affect any child and bears no relation to race, age, ethnicity, or lifestyle. However, boys are four times more likely to be affected than girls.Autism is not a mental illness. It occurs as a result of a neurological ailment that affects the working of the brain.

Abnormalities in the brain structure cause autism. It is a developmental disability that appears within the first three years of a child’s life. It affects communication and social interaction skills and is characterized by the lack of such skills and repetitive behaviors. Continue reading “Can Autism Be Overcome?”

What Boosts Memory in Children and Adults

According to a study published in The Journal of Neuroscience, it may be possible to boost memory with a plant compound called epicatechin. This chemical compound is found in several foods and drinks like tea, cocoa, blueberries and grapes.

The Research suggests that epicatechin could help spatial memory, especially when combined with an exercise routine. How exactly does epicatechin work or function isn’t yet clear though. Continue reading “What Boosts Memory in Children and Adults”

High Cholesterol Facts – Age Has Nothing To Do With it

Cholesterol has got a lot of bad publicity. We always discuss Cholesterol as a problem. And in negative light. Let’s get our cholesterol facts right with the help of this article.

Without cholesterol, hormones such as estrogen or testosterone won’t be there in our bodies. Cholesterol provides our cells with the strength they need to keep in shape.
Cholesterol also helps the body to provide the myelin lining to the nerve fibers. Which in turn helps the nerves function to convey signals efficiently and fast. Continue reading “High Cholesterol Facts – Age Has Nothing To Do With it”