by admin | May 20, 2012 | Health Conditions
What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) refers to an inability of the heart to effectively pump enough blood. Weakness, fatigue and shortness of breath are the most common symptoms of CHF. What Causes Congestive Heart Failure? Chronic CHF is...
by admin | May 20, 2012 | Health Conditions
What is the Common Cold? The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection that is caused by a virus. Typically, people with a cold will experience general malaise, fever, headache and congestion of the upper respiratory tract (nasal passages, sinuses and...
by admin | May 7, 2012 | Natural Facts, Supplements, Treatments and Research
Background: Though cholesterol gets the most attention, a large body of accumulating evidence indicates that elevations of triglycerides in the blood (hypertriglyceridemia) is also an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease especially in women. When...
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Natural Facts, Newsletter thru 2013
The prostate is a single, doughnut-shaped gland about the size of a walnut that lies below the bladder and surrounds the urethra. The prostate secretes a thin, milky, alkaline fluid that increases sperm motility and lubricates the urethra to prevent infection....
by admin | Apr 18, 2012 | Childrens Health, Digestion
The National Institutes of Health reports that constipation in children is a common occurrence. While this condition is typically not life-threatening, it can certainly affect a child’s quality of life. Constipation is characterized by bowel movements that occur less...