Prostate Cancer Causes
In America, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the male population. Therefore, it is important to know what factors come into play when determining if you are at risk. Here are some of the causes of prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is rare in other parts of the world. That alone suggests that environment and diet play a significant role in the formation of this type of cancer. It is not the number one killer of men but there are close to 30,000 deaths a year from the condition. African-American men have the highest incidence of prostate cancer.
Like any other cancer, cancer of the prostate begins with normal cells. When the cells start to grow out of control you have cancer. Prostate cancer has a very high cure rate when the cancer remains in situ (within the gland). Once the cancer metastasizes to other organs, the brain and/or bone, it is incurable.
So, what do you need to know about prostate cancer to lower your chances of developing the disease? First, let’s discuss the prostate. It is a small gland that is found below the bladder in the male reproductive system. This gland is responsible for creating most of the fluid that goes into making semen.... Continue reading: Prostate Cancer Causes
Explanations for Ozone Therapy
Ozone therapy is a complementary health therapy that has been around for hundreds of years. It involves the use of oxygen to help purify the body and relieve symptoms of disease. Some swear by it, but is it effective?
Oxygen Basics
Oxygen is an element on the periodic table. The atom is unstable... Continue reading: Explanations for Ozone Therapy
Explanations for Cystitis
Cystitis is a long-term inflammation of the bladder wall. It is quite painful for anyone who has experienced it. Cystitis can be caused by a bacteria or a chronic condition.
Cystitis occurs in the bladder. When it is caused by bacteria, it is referred to more commonly as a urinary tract infection.... Continue reading: Explanations for Cystitis
Diet, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention
One of the factors in prostate cancer and other cancers is diet. As a way of lowering your risk factor for cancer and managing your health when diagnosed with cancer, doctors may suggest lifestyle changes that include changes to the food you eat. Here are some suggestions for dietary changes to help... Continue reading: Diet, Nutrition & Cancer Prevention
Benefits of Vitamin E
How does the body function? Well, it needs a variety of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals to keep you feeling good. One of those vitamins is vitamin E. This vitamin is good for your overall health but is especially mentioned in relation to the skin.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. Antioxidants... Continue reading: Benefits of Vitamin E
Explanations for Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by excessive fear of gaining weight. The fear drives the sufferer to do whatever they can, no matter how extreme, to keep the weight off. The catch here is that their distorted view of their body prevents them from ever losing enough weight.
Doctors... Continue reading: Explanations for Anorexia Nervosa
Caring for Clean Cuts and Scrapes
Anyone can get a cut or a scrape during their normal day-to-day activities. When it happens, don’t neglect it and go on with your routine. Clean that cut as soon as you can to avoid any serious problems later on.
Most cuts and scrapes are minor. As a kid, you got them all the time. Playtime was... Continue reading: Caring for Clean Cuts and Scrapes
How to Treat a Heat Rash
Our sun provides both heat and light to our planet. However, staying out in the sun too long can be harmful to your health. One consequence of too much sun is heat rash.
Heat rash is also known as prickly heat. It occurs when the body has a hard time cooling itself. As a cooling mechanism, the body... Continue reading: How to Treat a Heat Rash
What is reiki and what are the benefits of healing and therapy?
Alternative and complementary therapies are popping up all over. People are looking for non-invasive answers to what ails them instead of always opting for surgery. One of those complementary healing techniques is Reiki.
What is Reiki? Reiki is a healing therapy that works with modern medical techniques,... Continue reading: What is reiki and what are the benefits of healing and therapy?
Homeopathy Treatment
Homeopathy is an alternative form of medicine that has been used for thousands of years to treat everything from life threatening illnesses to the common cold. While many people used to modern medicine may find it suspicious, it is still one of the most used types of medical treatment worldwide and... Continue reading: Homeopathy Treatment
