Paracelsus Posted 10 years ago under Education, History, Medicine, Science

Contents [Hide]Paracelsus: Alchemic HealingSome of his accomplishmentsParacelsus on Causes of Sickness and DiseaseSelected Bibliography Paracelsus: Alchemic Healing Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim, 1493-1541. He was a Swiss-German philosopher with a great interest in many areas of study, such as botany, astrology, and all things occult.  He was a healer, alchemist, and acknowledged as the   Full article…

Evidence Based Medicine Posted 10 years ago under Education, Health, Medicine

Contents [Hide]Evidence Based MedicineThe Six Steps in the EBM ProcessSelected Bibliography Evidence Based Medicine Currently, there is the belief that Evidenced Based Medicine (EBM) is limited only to the evidence obtained via the 5 senses and Random Controlled Trials (RCT). In so doing we have taken on board the disinformation and propaganda perpetuated by the   Full article…

Hyperopia Posted 10 years ago under Health

Contents [Hide]Classification of hyperopiaClassification by clinical appearanceSigns and testsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsReferences Hyperopia or hypermetropia, from the Greek word “hyper-metropia : υπερ-μετρωπία” commonly known as being farsighted (American English) or longsighted (British English), is a defect of vision caused by an imperfection in the eye, often when the eyeball is too short or the lens cannot become round   Full article…

Cucumbers Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural Health, Natural ingredients

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsAntioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefitsAnti-cancer benefitsHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyCucumbers and Pesticide ResiduesNutritional ProfileHere are 11 Benefits of cucumbersQuick pick-me-upRehydrates body and replenishes daily vitaminsSkin and hair careFight cancersHome careRelieves bad breathHangover cureAids in weight loss and digestionCures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressurePromotes joint health, relieves   Full article…

Bananas Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural ingredients, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsCardiovascular HealthDigestive BenefitsAthletic performanceHow to Select and StoreHow to EnjoyBananas and Latex AllergyNutritional ProfileBanana nutrition facts – nine things you probably never knew about this nutritious tropical foodHands and FingersHeart HealthBonesEnergy and Mood BalancingVisionBetter DigestionBaby FoodHIV ProtectionClonesSave the peelsReferencesAdditional Sources Description Bananas are elliptically shaped fruits “prepackaged” by nature, featuring a firm, creamy   Full article…

Natural Help for Diabetes Posted 10 years ago under Exercise, Food, Health, Natural ingredients, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]Iodine and DiabetesNatural Remedies for DiabetesGTF Chromium (Glucose Transport Factor Chromium)PycnogenolOleander ExtractBitter GourdCayenne PepperGymnema SylvestrePrickly Pear Cactus (Nopal)Blackseed Oil (Nigella Sativa)Fenugreek seedGreen plantain peelsFig leavesAgaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM) MushroomAlpha Lipoic AcidCat’s ClawCinnamonMullacaOther Good Foods and SupplementsSee alsoAbout the authorResources Diabetes is a metabolic disorder in which blood-sugar (glucose) levels are above normal—either the body   Full article…

Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Posted 10 years ago under Health, Truth

Contents [Hide]History of adoptionPrivate lawsuits before the settlementState litigationProposed “Global Settlement Agreement”Adoption of the “Master Settlement Agreement”Smokeless Tobacco Master Settlement AgreementPhase II settlementSubsequent signatoriesSummary of termsRestrictions on youth targetingReceipts by the statesPayments by the Participating Manufacturers (PMs)Escrow accountAllocable shareNPMsAllocable Share Release RepealContraband statutesCriticism of the MSASecuritizationIndividual state settlementsMSA by stateNotes The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement   Full article…

Lutein And Zeaxanthin May Offer Protection Against MD Posted 10 years ago under Health, Natural Health, Nutrition, Truth

Contents [Hide]RECENT RESEARCH:Effects on Cataract FormationMethod of Transport DiscoveredAdditional research Progress is being made in the study of both lutein and zeaxanthin as potentially effective nutritional supplements for macular degeneration patients. According to a 1995 study, increasing the consumption of dark green, leafy vegetables appears to offer some protection against macular degeneration. Because nutritional factors   Full article…

Ginger Posted 10 years ago under Food, Health, Natural ingredients, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]DescriptionHistoryHealth BenefitsGastrointestinal ReliefSafe and Effective Relief of Nausea and Vomiting During PregnancyAnti-Inflammatory EffectsGinger Induces Cell Death in Ovarian Cancer CellsImmune Boosting ActionHow to Select and StoreTips for Preparing and CookingHow to EnjoyIndividual ConcernsNutritional ProfileGinger improves digestionGinger reduces inflammationGinger alleviates painGinger reduces nausea & vomitingOther uses for gingerReferencesAdditional Sources   Description The spice ginger is   Full article…

Vitamin D Posted 10 years ago under Health, Natural Health, Nutrition

Contents [Hide]EffectsMortalityBone healthCancerCardiovascular diseaseDepressionImmune systemInfectious diseaseAutoimmune diseasePregnancyDeficiencyRicketsOsteomalaciaInfluence of skin pigmentationExcessBiosynthesisPhotochemistryEvolutionSynthesis in the skinSunscreenMetabolic activationBiological activityDiscoveryRecommendationsDietary reference intakesEuropean UnionSerum 25-hydroxyvitamin DAllowable health claimsDietary sourcesVitamin D2PlantsVitamin D3Industrial productionReferences Vitamin D refers to a group of fat-soluble secosteroids responsible for enhancing intestinal absorption of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate and zinc. In humans, the most important compounds in this   Full article…