In a recent study at Stanford University, researchers found that the level of activity of “friendly” bacteria in the human digestive system was negatively impacted by use of antibiotics. Once the antibiotic treatment was completed, it took up to 4 weeks for levels to recover. The researchers also reported that the test subjects did not report any digestion-related problems during the study. One conclusion was that prolonged, or repeated, use of antibiotics could have a negative impact on an individual’s health. (more…)

If you have been using a “rescue” inhaler, changes are coming to you. After Dec. 31, you won’t be able to buy an inhaler that uses chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants. CFC damages the ozone layer, and although the amount used in an inhaler is small, there are millions of inhalers in use every day.

The types of inhalers being changed contain albuterol or levalbuterol, active ingredients that help quickly open the airways during an asthma attack. The inhalers that contain corticosteroids are not in this changeover. (more…)

One of the more usual kinds of inflammation of the joint, Osteoarthritis, can have differing causing from person to person. Some people inherit defective cartilage or are born with abnormalities of the spine that place more stress and weight on one of their joints, causing back pain and spine inflammation. Others have gained weight and developed the disease as a result of the increased pressure. (more…)

The chronic pain of lupus can affect anyone from 15 to 50 and it does affect nearly 2 million Americans. As an autoimmune system, the lupus sufferer's body is under attack. The skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, the eyes, the nervous system and blood-making cells can all suddenly become targets. While currently there is no cure for lupus, the disease can be treated in different ways to minimize damage. For mild cases, your primary physician can monitor or recommend medication. If the lupus has progressed and affected other organs, a specialist like a Dermatologist, Cardiologist, Nephrologist or Neurologist may be needed. (more…)

One of the easiest and most helpful websites on the internet is from the Arthritis Foundation. Maybe you or a loved one has already been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, lyme disease, fibromyalgia or any one of the other 100 inflammatory ailments that fall under the “arthritis” banner. Reported by the Arthritis Foundation, the significance of being diagnosed as early as possible cannot be overstated when in terms of the management of pain and having your joints protected. (more…)

Millions of people are affected by headaches daily. Stress headaches, migraines, sinus headaches, and even headaches related to a dietary deficiency or dental problem can affect your quality of life and make it very difficult to get through a day. Conventional medicines only serve to mask the symptoms and are short lived in their effectiveness. Over the counter pain relievers can cause a tolerance to build up in your body after a while so that they no longer relieve your headaches as well as they once did. (more…)

Like most acne sufferers, you have probably tried many acne treatments to get rid of this annoying and humiliating condition. Finding the best acne skin care product is becoming harder and harder with all the products available on the market.

The Best Acne Skin Care Products – What are the Ingredients? (more…)

When you are ready to lose weight it is easy to run into road blocks that get in your way. Here are 10 weight loss tips that will help you keep going so you will reach your weight loss goal.

Focus

It can be so easy to get distracted by that favorite food of yours that you forget your diet. Then it happens again and before long you have left your diet in the dust. To contour act this you should get very clear in your mind why it is that you want to lose weight. Write down a list of reasons you do not like being your current weight and then what it will be like when you lose the weight. What are you trying to avoid and what are you trying to gain. By getting clear on why you want to lose weight will give you an excellent head start. (more…)

blood cholesterol

If you are an adult over twenty years old it is important to have your cholesterol level checked about every five years to make sure you have what is considered to be a healthy lower cholesterol level. High cholesterol levels is the primary factor for hardening of the arteries that create heart attacks, and can cause heart disease. It is very common these days for people to have their cholesterol levels checked. A lipid profile test perscribed by their doctor would have the patient check their HDL (good cholesterol), the LDL (bad cholesterol), and the triglyceride level. (more…)

common warts

Common warts are just that, fairly common. Many people get them, and they appear without any reason. Warts can appear on young people, older people and anyone in between. Also, it doesn’t matter what type of skin you have either, as anyone is susceptible. For those that have never had a wart, they might not understand how to deal with them. (more…)