Archive for October, 2010
Natural Ways of Reducing Bad Cholesterol Levels
Understanding Bad Cholesterol There are two types of cholesterol in the body: the good and bad. Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) is referred to as bad cholesterol since high levels of LDL results to a higher risk of developing coronary and cardiovascular diseases. It interferes with healthy blood flow by sticking on artery walls and forming [...]
Posted: October 28th, 2010 under cholesterol.
Tags: foods against bad cholesterol; foods to lower cholesterol levels; health benefits of dark chocolate
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Tips on Arthritis and Obesity Prevention
Obesity is a global problem and is thought to be second to smoking as one of the contributory cause of cancer. It is a medical condition associated with the excessive storage of body fat which can lead to serious health conditions and reduced life expectancy. A body mass index above 30 kilograms per square meter [...]
Posted: October 19th, 2010 under arthritis, Obesity.
Tags: tips to prevent obesity; tips to prevent arthritis
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The Harmful Effects of Chemotherapy to the Body
Chemotherapy is one of the medically proven treatment options for cancer. It is basically the process of introducing drugs into the body to kill and prevent the growth of cancer cells. The primary objective of subjecting a cancer patient to chemotherapy is to cure him completely and kill every single cancer cell in his body. [...]
Posted: October 12th, 2010 under Chemotherapy.
Tags: natural alternative to chemotherapy; how to relieve chemotherapy side effects; harmful effects of chemotherapy
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Poor Sleeping Habits May Lead to High Blood Pressure In Pregnant Women
According to a study published in the October 1 issue of the Sleep journal, getting poor quality of sleeping during the first trimester of pregnancy may increase a woman’s risk of developing high blood pressure. The study was conducted by the University of Washington’s School of Public Health in Seattle and was led by epidemiology [...]
Posted: October 3rd, 2010 under High Blood Pressure, Sleep.
Tags: benefits of good sleep; health tips for pregnant women; tips to maintain a healthy pregnancy
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