Archive for July, 2009
Everyone wants to be tall. Unfortunately, short people are often subject to ridicule by people around them. Many nicknames are based on the short height of a person. Short height also causes difficulties in practical life- for example it is difficult to reach higher shelves or drawers of cabinets. The concept of height is generally [...]
Fibroids are normally harmless tumors which grow on the inside or outside of the uterus. Only in very rare cases will one grow rapidly and become cancerous. If treatments for fibroids are required, these are normally surgery or drugs. As many women prefer not to use these methods for treating fibroids, many will look at [...]
Diabetes. High blood sugar. Isn’t that an ‘old people’ disease? Doesn’t that only cause problems for your grandparents or other elderly relatives and friends? Is that the disease where you have to give yourself shots every day? That’s the disease that you get from eating too much sugar, right? Isn’t it true that only fat [...]
The brain is an extremely complex organ that continues to amaze researchers in neuroscience. It houses several important glands and is responsible for controlling movements, recalling memories, and a multitude of other tasks in the human body. It is no surprise that there is tremendous interest in keeping the brain healthy. Previously separate schools of [...]
Nutrition experts usually classify protein foods as complete, partially complete and incomplete. Lean meat (this includes gland meats, fish, and poultry), eggs, cheese, milk, millet and sunflower seeds are complete proteins, that is, they contain all 10 of the essential amino acids in correct proportions for maximum human nourishment. Whole grain products, soybeans, legumes and [...]
There are several forms of Diabetes mellitus; Gestational, type 1, and type 2. Type 1 Diabetes formerly known as juvenile Diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes irreversible damage to insulin producing beta cells. It occurs when the pancreas is no longer able to produce enough insulin to control blood sugar levels.The body’s immune system [...]