Profound Fatigue, Cold Sweats, Dizziness May Signal Heart Attack
Feb. 3, 2011 Pamela Detrow was having lunch in Milwaukee when she suddenly broke into a cold sweat, became dizzy and felt her heart racing. Thinking this would pass quickly, she asked her friends to order her a salad and diet soda, then stepped outside for some fresh air. But within a couple of minutes, […]
Digestive Diseases and Hepatitis
Do You Have Hepatitis? Hepatitis is a disease that causes inflammation of the liver. It can be either acute (lasting less than six months) or chronic (lasting more than six months). Several viruses are known to cause hepatitis. Common forms of viral hepatitis include: Recommended Related to Hepatitis Hepatitis C Alternative Treatments When you’re living […]
The Thyroid Function & Weight Loss
According to EndocrineWeb.com, the thyroid’s main function is to convert iodine to the thyroid hormones thyroxine and triodothyronine, also known as T4 and T3. All of your cells rely on T3 and T4 for metabolic regulation, which means that thyroid hormones participate in every function and system in your body. Thyroid disorders stem from over […]
The truth about 12 health myths
Health Myths Or Wisdom? We explore some commonly held beliefs on what to do when sick/prevent sickness. Some of these health myths even surprised us! You Shouldn’t Cut Off the Bread’s Crust. It’s Full of Vitamins. The truth is: In a 2002 German study, researchers found that the baking process produces a novel type of […]
The Truth Behind More Holiday Heart Attacks
Your heart may leap with delight at the electronic gizmo or emerald bracelet that you’ve just unwrapped from under the Christmas tree. But you can’t say the same for that nasty holiday surprise known as the “Merry Christmas coronary” or “Happy Hanukkah heart attack.” For many years, researchers have been intrigued by a disturbing pattern: […]
Can Overuse of Antibacterial Soap Cause Allergies in Kids?
Clean is good, especially when it comes to fending off germs, but is there such a thing as being too clean? Perhaps. Researchers based at the University of Michigan School of Public Health report that children who overuse antibacterial soaps may be at higher risk of developing allergies. Does overuse of antibacterial soap cause allergies […]