Common Ailments

December 1, 2009

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Allergic rhinitis or hay fever occurs when the nasal linings become inflamed. This results in continuous nasal discharge, watering of the eyes, sneezing and itching in the eyes and nose. This is a very common condition affecting a very large number ...

November 17, 2009

Causes, Treatments and Diet For Controlling High Calcium In Urine

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A common misconception among most people is that calcium is necessary only to maintain healthy bones and teeth. But this is not all that calcium does. Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the human body. While 99% of calcium is stored in ...

November 13, 2009

Food Coloring Effects and Allergies

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Do you feel sometimes that the pasta you ate in the restaurant looked drab when you tried the same at home? It may be time to look at food’s true colors. Eye catchy colors are not only meant to attract children but also us. And it serves the same ...

November 13, 2009

Artificial Sweeteners Effects

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Passing of gas is a normal phenomenon, but one that can be discomforting and even embarrassing. Gas is produced in the abdomen, specifically the intestines, stomach and esophagus either because of air that may be swallowed or due to the spread of ...

November 13, 2009

Wilson’s Disease Symptoms and Treatments

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The Wilson thyroid syndrome, coined by Dr. E Denis Wilson, is a condition characterized by thyroid deficiency that responds to treatment consisting of a preparation of triiodothyronine (T3). It refers to the occurrence of symptoms that are ...

November 13, 2009

Relation Between MSG Symptoms and Migraine Headaches

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Monosodium Glutamate and Migraines: Monosodium glutamate is a food additive that serves as a flavor enhancer when added to foods. It is essentially a sodium salt of glutamic acid. Glutamate is a non-essential amino acid found in many foods such as ...

November 12, 2009

Aspartame Sweeteners Health Risks and Side Effects

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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener that is used to duplicate the taste of natural sugar. It is added in very small quantities as its effect is about 200 times stronger than sugar. Aspartame has been the subject of a great deal of research and many ...

November 12, 2009

Treating Worm Infections in Humans

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The symptoms of worm infections in humans are usually that of malnourishment that is caused by the worms parasitically taking nutrition from the gut of the host. Nearly all of the parasitic worms that infect human beings have their primary site of ...

November 12, 2009

Reasons for Numbness in Chest

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Numbness in the chest could indicate any type of problem but if the general understanding of numbness of parasthesia is followed then, the feeling of numbness could be associated with a vitamin deficiency. Numbness, though a disorder of the nerves, ...

November 12, 2009

Remedies And Treatments For Heaviness In Stomach

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The stomach is an essential part of the digestive system, where part of the digestion of the food takes place. It is comprised of enzymes that are essential to break down the food particles. The foods are broken down into smaller pieces in the ...