Archive for the ‘Disease’ Category

Stem cells for Parkinson’s

Wednesday, March 28th, 2012

You hear more and more stem cell disease, or to these particular types of organisms that could be used, in fact, to effectively fight this dreaded disease significantly. But what exactly is it? How could defeat Parkinson’s disease?

As is known the Parkinson’s disease, whose technical name is idiopathic Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disease that progressively damages the nervous system, making the complex simple movements and thus stiffening the muscles of certain body parts.

Stem cells for Parkinson's

Therapies that can be put in place are different: gene therapy, surgical therapy, neuroprotective therapy but unfortunately in many cases the disease degenerates so relentless. (more…)

Stem cell preservation

Monday, March 19th, 2012

For stem cell preservation process can be very important for the health of the person, which could be decisive in some cases even save lives. The stem cells are indeed very special, which have unique physical characteristics, scientific tests have demonstrated that stem cells can become, in fact, in other cell types.

For stem cell preservation may have synthesis really fundamental to the health of the person, just precisely because of using stem cells can be “repaired” in a very effective way of damaged cells.

Stem cell preservation

The science of medicinal use of stem cells is still in its infancy, and future implications could be really revolutionary; today, however, there have been several cases of dramatic results, and stem cells may be providential for combat greatly feared diseases and dangerous, such as tumors. (more…)

Natural remedies to cure herpes

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

How many of you suffer from herpes, that annoying blemishes, also known as fever of lips?

Lip herpes is an infection triggered by the presence of the virus called Herpes Simplex and causes this annoying problem is stress or the general malaise that lowering the immune system, make us more vulnerable to virus attack. In case of herpes there are some basic rules to follow:

Lip herpes

- Does not scratch the blisters
- Do not touch your eyes after touching the infected part
- Wash your hands frequently with soap
- Avoid contact with the lips of your body than other people because herpes is contagious
- Do not use lipstick or lip balm until fully recovered
- Protect your lips with stick protection when you are exposed to intense sun (in the mountains or the sea). (more…)

Magnesium deficiency: causes and consequences

Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Five concerns in Magnesium deficiency for our body is little known and rarely treated accordingly. Let’s start by saying that magnesium is a mineral, one of the most important in the human body, and is among others responsible for the process of transformation of glucose into energy. It goes without saying therefore, the intuition that without the right amount of this element in the blood the body will produce less energy and therefore we tend to struggle more to things more or less important of the day.

Magnesium deficiency

However, magnesium is responsible for other essential metabolic processes innumerable, such as cellular electrical stability, the nerve transmission and muscle impulses the formation of urea, protein synthesis, nucleic acid. Not to mention that it is involved in reactions that also operate anxiety and stress, the pain of menstruation and osteoporosis. (more…)

Psoriasis Power: avoiding animal proteins and fats

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Psoriasis is a skin disease that affects approximately 2% of the world’s population, although in some areas of the planet you find any major differences: the United States, for example, the percentage of people with psoriasis grows up to 2.6%.

psoriasis

It is a disease to chronic character, therefore must be immediately shown that it can not be permanently eradicated, but take some treatments, give up some vices and follow a balanced diet may contain substantially the cutaneous manifestations of this type.

The fact psoriasis occurs with some strange spots on the skin of erythemal nature, which typically arise on the knees, elbows, back, hands, near the genitals or on the soles of the feet. (more…)

Diet for colitis: foods to choose and which to avoid

Sunday, October 9th, 2011

Following a careful diet for colitis is essential for all people who are affected by this disease, which in many cases it may prove rather annoying.

colitis diet

Colitis is a disease of inflammation specifically regarding the intestine, specifically the colon, the second section of the large intestine, and is manifested by various symptoms, which may be such as abdominal pain, frequent diarrhea and flatulence.

The underlying causes of this health problem can be different: the intake of foods to which you are intolerant, unbalanced diet and low in fiber and water, or attacks by infectious pathogenic microorganisms. (more…)

Tips to optimize the life of patients with Alzheimer

Thursday, September 22nd, 2011

Often the Alzheimer patient inadvertently neglects their diet, and it is extremely important so you can stay healthy, within the possibilities offered by your illness.

tips to optimize the life of patients with alzheimer

By neglecting the diet can cause an imbalance in the body, precisely because of the lack of proper nutrients that are vital to delay the progress of the disease.

  • You must not miss foods rich in fatty acids, as many times this type of disease processes accelerates when the diet is poor in them, so the omega 3 and 6 are essential in their diet.
  • You should eat foods rich in energy, especially those that are easy to swallow, such as milk, yogurt, and all its derivatives, as well as breads and cereals. (more…)

Diseases that may be a result of cough

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of flu and colds and other respiratory tract infections. Also if you look at other kinds of symptoms you have, as a stuffy nose and fever, can help you discover that you are suffering from cough is being caused by a viral infection, so you’ll know that you will remove it promptly.

diseases that may be a result of cough

However, in many cases the cough remains even when your other symptoms have gone, often this is because your airways in the lungs are sensitive and inflamed. Doctors call this stage chronic syndrome of cough in the upper airways, or postnasal drip, which is also very uncomfortable, but that goes away with time. (more…)

Bruises, causes and treatments

Saturday, September 17th, 2011

What is a bruise? It is called contusion or bruise also are injuries that action collide violently against the body, presenting an area of the skin of a different color, a collection of blood caused by the rupture of small vessels blood. The skin becomes broken, by its elasticity, which originates is internal bleeding.

hematoma

What causes bruising?

A hematoma is caused by a fall, car accidents, playing sports injury, a stroke of a person, as a slap or a spanking or a blow from an object, like a stone, stick, etc.

What are the symptoms of bruising?

According to the intensity of the strike, there are different types of hematoma, but all have common characteristics:

Pain: the hematoma is very sensitive and if you are in a muscle and has much hurt to use it.

Inflammation: will decrease with the passage of time. (more…)

Symptoms of Toxic Shock Syndrome

Friday, September 16th, 2011

There are diseases that rarely happen, making it difficult to decide to go to a medical emergency or even know that they are sick. One is the Toxic Shock Syndrome, which not much is known, but many women are afraid because it is mentioned in the prospectuses of the buffers, but can also be caused by other infections. No matter which is not common, it is good to know the symptoms of this disease to avoid unnecessary problems.

symptoms of toxic shock syndrome

This disease can get to put your life at risk in an extremely fast time, which may be two days or less, so it’s good that you are aware of symptoms such as sudden fever of over 38.9 degrees C, such as signs of shock fast heart beat, low blood pressure, fainting, nausea, confusion, vomiting or agitation. (more…)