Archive for October, 2006:

Oatmeal lowers bad cholesterol and blood pressure

{ Posted on Oct 31 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Healthy Diets
The most well-documented benefit of oatmeal on heart health is its effectiveness in lowering low density lipoprotein (LDL or bad cholesterol). Read More »

Kidney Stone removal techniques:

{ Posted on Oct 19 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Medical & Dental Health
Extracorporeal shock wave (ESWL). This commonly used outpatient procedure is done using general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. You'll be either partially submerged in water or asked to lie on a cushion. Read More »

Kidney stones: Four main types

{ Posted on Oct 19 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Top Diseases
Calcium stones. These are most common and often occur in men. Factors contributing to their formation include dehydration, high calcium levels in the blood or urine, kidney deformities, excess parathyroid hormone, or taking certain medications, such as some diuretics, antacids, ...Read More »

Kidney stones: Prevention tips

{ Posted on Oct 19 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Top Diseases
Drink plenty of fluids to keep urine diluted enough to hold all dissolved salts in solution and keep them from forming stones. Staying physically active may help move a stone through your system. Read More »

Kidney Stones Complications and common causes

{ Posted on Oct 19 2006 by hans }
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Complications:  Kidney blockage and infection, if not relieved, it can lead to kidney failure. Read More »

Symptoms of Kidney Stones

{ Posted on Oct 19 2006 by hans }
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Silent kidney stones produce no symptoms Severe pain in the back over the affected kidney that spreads to the front of the abdomen downwards. Read More »

Kidney Stones in urinary system

{ Posted on Oct 19 2006 by hans }
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The passing of a kidney stone isn't something soon forgotten. Unfortunately, kidney stones are fairly common. About one in 10 men and one in 20 women will eventually form one. Read More »

Smelly toes signs of fungal infection

{ Posted on Oct 18 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Environment & Health, More Articles
It is most likely that your toenails are suffering from a fungal infection. It has affected the undersurface and most likely, also the nail roots itself. Read More »

Autism defined

{ Posted on Oct 18 2006 by hans }
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Categories : Baby & Child Care
Autism is defined as a mental state marked by disregard of external reality. According to experts, there is nothing wrong with the brain matter, only in the aspect of organizational or mental processing. It is like a child has a ...Read More »

Senna for constipation and hypertension

{ Posted on Oct 13 2006 by hans }
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Categories : A-Z of Essential Oil, Alternative Med
Scientific Name : Cassia senna L. Family : Leguminosae (Pea Family) Common Name : Senna, senna leaves, hojas de sen, Alexandrian senna Part(s) used Leaves Read More »
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