Diabetes can cause nerve damage which occurs after prolonged high blood glucose in the blood, leading to nerve damage. The condition ‘ Diabetic Neuropathy’ affects up to 70 percent of diabetics. Symptoms commonly occur in the legs and feet and include: Tingling sensation Numbness (severe or long-term numbness can become permanent) Burning (particularly at ...
Suspicion surrounding tight bra’s and breast cancer initially arose as a result of a survey carried out in the USA. The survey concluded that breast cancer rates were lower among Japanese woman; who don’t traditionally were bra’s, in comparison to American women. According to Consultant Breast Specialist ’Lester Barr’, Genesis & Nightingale ...
Mother of four ‘Sarah Gall’ age 55 was crippled by arthritis and had to give up one of the things she enjoyed most ‘music’. Conventional drugs such as anti-inflammatory and pain-killers which she was prescribed didn’t ease the pain and an x-ray revealed that the arthritis was also affecting her spine. Her daughter ...
Scientists have developed a strawberry flavoured milkshake that helps alzheimers patients. 12 week Trials have concluded that the milkshake when taken daily significantly improves short-term memory. The milkshake ‘Souvenaid’ which contains a cocktail of brain boosting nutrients may be available for consumer use within the next 2 years. The study is led by ...
A mini-cushion ‘Device for Intervertebral Assisted Motion’ (DIAM) is a revolutionary way to treat back pain. The device – made from a soft gel and H-shaped is implanted between the vertebrae. Surgeons make a small incision approximately 2cm in length across the spine, and prepare an area for implant by removing relevant soft and bony ...
Asbestos contained in a world war 2 gas mask can be detrimental to ones health when the mask is worn and the person inhales minute fibres from the asbestos sheet. Most world war 2 gas masks manufactured prior to 1950 contain an asbestos disc within the respirator, (see photo). The asbestos can be particularly dangerous, ...
According to a national survey conducted on behalf of the ‘American Heart Foundation’ less than half American citizens are aware of the health benefits of consuming ‘better fats’ such as polyunsaturated and monounsaturated. This is rather alarming considering that cardiovascular diseases such as heart disease and stroke claim approximately a shocking 870,000 lives ...
Although fibroids are predominantly non-cancerous – approx one in 1,000 cases per year are found to be malignant (cancerous). Therefore the chances of your fibroids being life threatening is very slim. How do I know I have fibroids? The main symptoms involving fibroids is ‘heavy periods’. This is caused by fibroids ...
Cranberry has been proven to significantly reduce bacteria associated with urinary tract infections. Originally – health professionals thought that cranberry juice reduced cystitis symptoms by turning the urine more acidic, however- it was realised that this theory would not prove effective as it is the acidic in the urine that accounts for the burning sensation. ...
Your body sweats for a reason. It is a natural process designed to eliminate waste products from your skin. Contained in this fluid, which is secreted by the sweat glands, is salt (sodium chloride) and urea. Persepiring (sweating) is your body’s way of disposing of nitrogenous waste, and at the same time -regulating your body ...
It is still possible to be pregnant when your home pregnancy test is showing a false negative. This result can...
// There are several reasons in why a period may be skipped – such as : Severe weight...
Philadelphia is a cream cheese and therefore not a problem. The soft cheeses that you should avoid...
Yes – you can exercise while you are pregnant but there are steps that you need to take...