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Does Vitamin D Reduce Cancer Risk?

A study released recently says that if vitamin D intake is increased it may reduce the risk of developing cancer.

The findings are the latest in a growing list of evidence confirming that the ongoing guidelines related to diet of vitamin D may be very low.

For the moment, until more research and studies are conducted in this field this new finding should be viewed as basic and priliminary and therefore should not be treated as a definite reason to drastically increase vitamin D in any form especially by way of supplements, in an effort to prevent or reduce the chances of getting cancer. Continue reading “Does Vitamin D Reduce Cancer Risk?”

Infection from Crohn’s Disease

Not many people are aware of this disease until perhaps they or someone they know is diagnosed with it.

Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that can affect any portion of the digestive system though it typically attacks the large intestine or the lower part of the small intestine. The areas affected may become swollen and be affected by ulceration.

Later, scar tissues form, which cause obstruction by making the intestine narrow.This condition can be accompanied with asthma and may lead to the development of arthritis, psoriasis, and bronchitis.

People with Crohn’s disease are at risk of developing a rare kind of cancer of the bowel called small bowel cancer and also colorectal cancer. People of any age are affected by it but it is generally diagnosed in people between the ages of 20 and 30. Continue reading “Infection from Crohn’s Disease”

How Safe is Swimming?

I personally have an issue with swimming. And lto my friends and colleageus give me a she is going berserk look. But it doesn’t stop me from having an issue with it. Swimming came for me pretty late in life. I was late by several years. But I had to learn it. I was so fascinated with the idea of swimming. Health, glamour, toned body.. everything about the exercise was great.

After swimming for a few years I developed a certain unhealthy sickly feeling. The chemicals, so many people, young and old, all coming from different hygienically backgrounds and up-bringing all in the same pool. I was witness to so many actions and incidents I wish I had not come across, filled me with a feeling that I did not want to swim next season. Continue reading “How Safe is Swimming?”

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”

How Deadly Is Liver Cancer?

Liver cancer generally sets in at around 60 to 70 years and affects men more than women. Research shows that it is rarer in the United States than it is in Asia or Africa but the numbers are growing. It is now globally the fifth most common cancer.

Liver cancer is a deadly disease and can affect anyone who has particularly a history of drinking or a family medical history of liver problems and hepatitis. The functions of the liver include metabolizing fats and carbohydrates and proteins, exuding bile and enzymes that help in digestion, and removing harmful materials from blood. Continue reading “How Deadly Is Liver Cancer?”