Hair loss and the endocrine system Hair loss relates to your body’s endocrine system. It is these organs, thyroid, adrenal, thymus, and pancreas that control the function of your body’s health by the hormones that they release. One hormone that controls hair loss and hair growth is testosterone. Hair loss and testosterone Testosterone is frequently […]
Scientifically Souped-Up Foods
As scientists begin to understand how plant substances work, they look ahead to the time when they can apply their knowledge either to improve on or to supplement Mother Nature. Genetic engineering and selective breeding could ultimately create plant stocks with more healthful phytochemical “fingerprints.” Scientists already know that all foods are not created equal. […]
Do You Really Need Nutritional Supplements?
Nutritional supplements are one of the ways to fill the nutritional gap that may be arising due to improper diet. It fills this gap by providing the vitamins, minerals, and other substances that we may be missing out on. In addition, personal food preferences, lifestyle habits, or special health needs may prompt a person to […]
Human Eye: Part 2
Antomy 101. Macular Degeneration. Research has proven that fatty blobs in the bloodstream being deposited on the macula initially cause both types of macular degeneration. Lipids are naturally occurring compounds that are soluble in various solvents but insoluble in water. Fat is one of the lipid compounds. A certain amount and certain types of fats […]
Relief for Asthma Attacks: Free Yourself of Asthma Attacks Safely
Asthma is a frequently-recurring, non-communicable condition that affects the respiratory system. Specifically, it affects the respiratory tubes in the lungs or, more particularly, the bronchioles – the minute, thin-walled branches of the bronchi. Basically in asthma, an excessive reaction by the lining of the bronchioles to an allergen or to an extremely arousing state (involving […]
Hyperuricemia is Gout: Learning about Its Causes and Complexities
Someone tells you his 40-year old brother has gout. You respond by asking, "What is gout?" Gout is a form of arthritis that is caused by a flaw in the body’s otherwise normal function in its handling of some of the chemical substances that are produced in it. One such example of a chemical substance […]
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