Beetroot juice has been shown to increase physical performance. Researchers found drinking the juice reduces the amount of effort needed to walk. Their findings suggest drinking beetroot juice could be a dietary intervention that could help elders live more active lives.
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Kidney Stone
by on 09. Nov, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Kidney Stones A kidney stone is a solid piece of material that is stuck in the kidney originating from the substances in the urine. Most of the kidney stones can be eliminated by urine but sometimes, these kidney stones become bigger and gets stuck in the urinary tract, block the urine and can cause great pain. Sometimes, this can cause and infect the urinary system. In that case, seeing the doctor is the best solution. Causes of Kidney Stones What causes kidney stones involves many factors: Heredity – familial tendencies will always play a role in most disease or condition. Some families may be predisposed to having high levels of [...]
Gastritis
by on 11. Oct, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What is Gastritis ? Definition Gastritis is a condition wherein there is an inflammation in the gastric lining. The white blood cells move into the walls of the stomach because there is injury on that area. Many people may use gastritis and peptic ulcer disease interchangeably but these are two different conditions although they may relate with each other. This happens because there are underlying cases and one of the most common conditions associated with this is dyspepsia. Although gastritis is a common problem, it only accounts to about 10 percent of hospital or emergency room visits. Acute Gastritis This is a condition wherein a sudden illness or pain in [...]
Toenail Fungus
by on 17. Sep, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Introduction – Fungus under Toenail Fungus under toenail, or nail fungus is a state which occurs due to the invasion of the fingernail or more precisely the toenail by a microscopic fungus. The living organism is likely to thrive under the toenails as it gets a dark, damp or a moist environ out there which is a favorable breeding ground for it. The toenail itself acts like a protective covering for harboring the keratinous debris generally found under the nail. Infected nail will be thick, brittle, discolored and crumbled edges will make it shed over time. It is also referred as onychomycosis or nail tinea. Toenail Fungus Causes A fungus [...]
Armpit Odor
by on 13. Aug, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
You walk into a packed train at the end of a busy working day, and tried to raise your arms for grabbing that rod above for support. Soon you see that people nearby are giving frowns at you with their nose twitched up. Well, you know it; it is your age old problem which you dread like anything. It is the smelly armpit odor which is irritating not only for you but for others as well. Generally it has been seen that the onset of smelly armpits is at the time a child hits puberty. It is irrespective of the gender and is found to be present in men as [...]
Natural Home remedies for Dry lips
by on 29. May, 2010 in Beauty
Dry lips can be caused by the loss of water, and the lack of natural oils in the body. They are also caused by constant licking, cold weather, and wind. Its symptoms are splitting of the lips, bleeding, flaks, and redness. Lips need to be taken care of as the skin of the lips is very delicate and sensitive. Vitamin B, iron or essential fatty acids are essential components that our body needs to keep the skin supple. If the body lacks in either of the three its direct effect is seen on the lips. The skin needs vitamin A and other nutrients to keep it healthy. It can be [...]
Home Remedies for Asthma
by on 06. May, 2010 in Home remedies
Breathing problems often cause irritating sensations. Many people face this problem today. in olden days, people whoever suffered from asthma or breathing problems, were considered as evil. Yes, it is true that people who suffered from such issues did not bother to cure themselves because they knew that they will face death. In ancient Egypt, many people had to die due to the Pharaoh’s orders. However, with the passage of time, things changed and the emergence of science and technology has made things easier for people who suffer from asthma. The main reason in olden days, why people suffered from asthma was the dust and when they revealed that, many [...]
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