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Food Pyramid AVOID AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SWEET FOODS ( DESERTS) People generally eat way too much sweet foods. It isn’t realized that sweet foods literally damage the kidneys which in turn cause hair loss in men and bone deterioration in women. Sweet foods also become ACID in the body which will result in excessive stomach acid production. All sweet foods in America are made with white sugar, which is the culprit in many diseases. Try to consume foods which are made with natural sugars such as honey, cane sugar, and pure maple syrup. AVOID COFFEE AND SOFT DRINKS. DRINK TEA INSTEAD Coffee is very acid forming in the body. Soft drinks, which ALL contain a lot of sugar is just as acid forming. Don’t forget that coffee, soft drinks, and deserts are all usually eaten together. These all are extremely acid forming. Creating an acid environment in the body sets up the foundation for viruses, bacteria, and cancer cells to develop. Diseases do not develop overnight, they ar...

An infection caused by the bacteria in the urinary tract that includes kidney, bladders urethra (the tube where urine passes from the bladder to the urethral opening) and ureters (the tubes where urine passes from the kidneys to the bladder). The bacteria enter the opening of the urethra and multiply itself in the urinary tract causing the infection. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can be painful, if it is not managed in the early stage of infection; most likely it might spread into the kidneys, causing major health problem. This condition can infect anyone at any age and, much common among women. The urinary system is especially designed to guard against infection. Normally urine is sterile and the flow of urine from the bladder usually helps to wash bacteria out of the body. A healthy immune system also plays an important role in the prevention of all infections like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) For Children: Fever Di...

German Measles also known as Rubella, is a highly contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus. It is commonly observed during childhood that nearly all children worldwide are at risk of getting infected by it. Symptoms of German Measles 7-14 days after exposure to the virus, the symptoms appear in the form of: cold fever watery eyes dry cough Four days later, skin rashes that is consisted of small rounded spots with reddish skin in the middle initially appears on the sides of the face and neck. It gradually spread all over the body. The spots grew darker as it lasts longer. Usually, it is accompanied by fever and diarrhea. High fever and delirious state are apparent during severe conditions. Complications include bronchitis, abscesses in the ears and pneumonia. Rare complications affect the brain. Causes of German Measles Measles is a very contagious disease that is caused by a virus that is transmitted through aerosol means such as sneezing or coughing. Unhealthy...

Body odor is an unpleasant smell made by accumulated bacteria in the body. It may be cause by perspiration coming from the sweat glands and is present in several parts of the body. Symptoms of Body Odor Excessive perspiration after a strenuous physical exercise will cause body odors. Anxiousness or nervousness, which may cause the body to perspire, is a symptom of body odor. Causes of Body Odor Body odor may be due to serious illness such as kidney and liver disease, fungal infections and so on. Strong medicines may leave a strong imprint to the nose. For instance, diabetic patients who are having insulin medications may smell of acetone. Drinking alcohol, cigarette or cigar smoking will contribute to body odors. Body odor may also be due to zinc deficiency, tooth cavities, toxins present in the saliva. It is often related to perspiration, although the unpleasant odor is mainly due to bacteria present in the sweat. Common sources of perspiration are underarms and in...

Heat stroke is characterized by abnormal elevated body temperature. This also accompanied with symptoms that pertains to physical and neurological aspects of an affected person. It is also called as Hyperthermia, can be fatal if not immediately treated or given medical attention The result of body's metabolism generates heat and make sure that it is in balance state. When the body exudes much heat, the natural action to combat such condition is by form of heat radiation through skin or by producing sweat. If the body started to falter on its capacity to regulate heat, there comes heatstroke. People that are most susceptible to heatstroke are elderly and infants Symptoms of Heat Stroke Symptom of heatstroke is somewhat to similar to heart attack, initially the affected person suffers from heat exhaustion. Heatstroke symptoms includes:    Vomiting     Nausea     Weakness     Fatigue     Muscle cramps  ...

Fruit and vegetables are essential for good health and to it helps in losing weight. Almost all fruits and vegetables are characterized by low in calories and fat, and also high in fibers which are the three main essential ingredients for successful weight loss. They also contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In weight loss it is important to stick to low calorie diet, in that case fruits and vegetables plays a vital role in such aspect. Here’s some information about the fruit and vegetables that you may want to include in your diet. For you to ensure that you attain favorable weight loss according to your preferences. High Carbohydrate Content Banana Plum Pear Kiwifruit Pineapple Mango Grapes Fig Fruits in this category are best consumed during breakfast for they give the best energy to start the day. Best consumed with, dates, almond, raisin, and prunes. Low Carbohydrate Content Watermelon Apple Papaya Cantaloupe  Peach Nectarine Fru...

Mumps, or epidemic parotitis, is a viral disease that infects the salivary glands, gonads, occasionally, other parts of the body. It occurs most frequently on children ages 5-15 years old. It can occur only once, although other cases might include a second attack. Symptoms of Mumps Children suffer from swelling of the salivary glands. Adults fell ill for a couple of days before the swelling part begins. The early stage of swelling is often painful or uncomfortable. After puberty, testicles on males may become swollen and painful. Women may experience similar condition in their ovaries. It could occasionally lead to sterility. Causes of Mumps Paramyxovirus attacks the salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands that are located on both side of the face below and in front of the ear. Incubation period is usually from 18-25 days. Faulty diet are often pinpointed as the root cause of this condition. Home Remedies for Mumps Chebulic myroblan:  Make a thick pas...

Asthma is a chronic illness in the respiratory system in which the airways of the lungs are constricted. The word asthma is derived from ancient Greek word meaning panting or short drawn breathe. An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, although he may be completely normal a few moments ago. Symptoms of Asthma Patients suffering from asthma have difficulty in breathing out than breathing in. This is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs. Causes of Asthma There are various causes of asthma. Allergens, or environmental stimulants such as air pollutants, rigorous exercises or emotional stress can trigger the start of the illness. Allergies to changing weather conditions, certain food types, drug intake, perfume chemicals can also cause asthma to patients. Most common causes are allergies to dust particles. Home Remedies for Asthma Honey:  This is one of the most common home remedies for asthma....

Sore eyes is also known as Conjunctivitis, it  refers to an inflammation of the conjunctiva; it is the thin transparent membrane that covers the front of the eye. It spreads from person to person through direct contact. Symptoms * Red eyes * Itchy eyes * Inflammation of the eyeball * Eyelashes stick together especially in the morning due to puss formation Causes * Eye Strain * Bacterial and viral infection * Prolonged exposure to artificial light * Dirty environment Treatment Carrots and Spinach Juice: Mix 200 ml of freshly made Spinach juice in 300 ml of freshly made carrot juice Parsley and Carrot Juice: Mix 200 ml or freshly made raw parsley with 300 ml of freshly made carrot juice Indian Gooseberry: Mix 1 cup of Indian gooseberry juice with two teaspoons of honey drink twice daily Coriander: Used as eyewash, a decoction of dried coriander in 60 ml of water Prevention Eat healthy Have adequate rest and sleep Avoid straining the eyes ...

Allergies are common to millions of people all over the world. Allergies usually occur as a result of poor immune system and excessive exposure to allergens. Even if you get afflicted with allergies every so often, you can never get used to the ugly and annoying manifestations, such as skin rash, runny nose, blotched eyes and so forth. While these can be treated with medications, sometimes, you may feel that youve taken far too many antihistamines and steroids already to last you a lifetime. You long for a healthier and more natural alternative to drugs. Fortunately, there are many other ways by which you can boost your immune system and reduce the symptoms of allergies naturally. Vitamin C, specifically with bioflavonoids, is a natural antihistamine. The recommended dosage is 5000 mgs of Vitamin C a day, and not a little more than that. Then again, you should reduce the dosage if you experience any gastric problems. 1000 mgs a day of Omega-3 fatty acids can ...

Constipation is a condition wherein there is a difficulty in bowel evacuation, usually caused by dry and hardened stools that made it difficult to pass. Chronic constipation may lead to more serious condition as a result of the toxins not released from the body. Appendicitis, arthritis, cataract, colon cancer, high blood pressure is some of the causes of constipation. Symptoms of Constipation Constipated individuals mainly suffer from difficulty, irregularity or infrequency in elimination of the hard fecal matter. The patient may start suspecting constipation if they experiences loss of appetite, dark circle under the eyes, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, halitosis, heart burn, insomnia, mouth ulcer, nausea, pain in the lumbar region, pimple breakout and varicose veins. Causes of Constipation Faulty diet and lifestyle lead to several diseases or conditions including constipation. Eating refined and processed foods lacking in nutrients, dehydration, drinking strong tea and coffee...

Acidosis occurs when there is excessive blood acidity caused by an over presence of acid in the blood or a loss of bicarbonate from the blood also called metabolic acidosis, or by a buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood that results from inadequate function of the lungs or slow breathing also called as respiratory acidosis. When there is an increase in acid and overpowered the body’s pH buffer systems, the blood will become acidic. When the blood pH dropped, the parts of the brain that regulates breathing are stimulated to produce faster and deeper breathing, which increases the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled. The kidneys will also try to compensate by producing more acid in the urine. But, both mechanisms might be overwhelmed when the body continues to produce much more acid, these leads to severe acidosis and eventually the person experiencing such can go into coma.  Causes  Metabolic acidosis develops when the amount of acid in the body is increased through i...

Avian Influenza Virus is also known as Bird Flu or Avian Flu.  Symptoms  Symptoms of having high fever  Causes  Mostly human contracted the avian flu by handling dead infected birds or contact with infected fluids. Although it’s easy to contact the virus from birds to human, it is difficult to transfer the virus from human to human without close and prolonged contact.  Causes of avian influenza virus are by infection of any of many different strains of influenza viruses that have adapted to a specific animal host.  All of the known viruses that cause influenza in birds belong to the species influenza A virus.  All subtypes but not all strains of influenza A virus are adapted to birds  Viral subtypes  There are numerous subtypes but only four (4) are known that is highly pathogenic to humans. These are:  H5N1  H7N3  H7N7 H9N2  Prevention  Possible ...

High blood pressure, or in medical terms, hypertension, is an age-old disease that occurs mainly due to mental and physical pressures resulting from a fast-paced lifestyle and urban living. An instrument called sphygnomanometer is used to measure blood pressure in terms of millimeters in mercury. A systolic pressure is the highest pressure reached during a heartbeat and a diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure between 2 beats. Normal blood pressure is measured at 120/80. It increases in measurement up to 160/90 as a person ages. Symptoms of High Blood Pressure Initial symptoms of hypertension start as painful sensation at the back of the head and neck. This is most commonly experienced when waking up in the morning and gradually disappears. Breathlessness, dizziness, fatigue, frequent urination, nervous tension, lung palpitations, and heartburns are conditions that are association with hypertension. Causes of High Blood Pressure Faulty diet and stress are the main causes of hy...

Chikungunya disease is a mosquito-borne virus it was first reported in Tanzania Africa around 1952 and since then has spread in Asia, Europe and United States, infecting millions of people. “Chikungunya is derived from from East African dialect that simply means “to be contorted,”. This is because of the lying curved posture of patients that is experiencing severe joint pain. Symptoms Some patients may fully recover after a few days or weeks but, there are some cases that joint pain or arthritis may re-occur or persist for several months, or even years. The incubation period of chikungunya disease ranges from one to twelve days, usually two to three. Its symptoms includes: Fever up to 40 °C (104 °F) Fatigue Nausea Maculopapular rash of the trunk and occasionally the limbs Arthritis affecting multiple joints  Headache Conjunctivitis Slight photophobia Partial loss of taste  Causes Just like dengue, the chikungunya virus was caused primarily by Aedes aeg...

Gout is a chronic inflammation of the joints that usually came in acute pain attacks. Middle-aged men and menopausal women are prone to this disease. Symptoms of Gout Most common symptom is a swollen and tender big toe, accompanied by an acute pain. Knee and wrist joints are also affected. Gout attacks usually occurs during midnight or early morning after waking up. It usually lasts for 1 week, accompanied by mild fever and loss of appetite. Complications include development of kidney stones containing uric acid, and kidney malfunction. Causes of Gout Uric acid is produce as the body breaks down waste products. If the kidney fails to filter it out and release it in the urine, uric acid builds up in the blood stream and causes gout. It can also be pass down to family members through heredity. Consumption of alcoholic drinks or foods rich in protein and carbohydrate; lack of proper physical exercise and stress also causes gout. Home Remedies for Gout Cherry:  ...

Psoriasis is a chronic disease characterized by thick and red scaly patches of skin. It can affect all ages although it is more prevalent during the first 15-30 years. Both men and women can be infected by psoriasis. Symptoms The patient had red and irritated skin covered with silvery scales. Dry lesions often grew from ½ inch to several inches in size. It can also be accompanied by slight itchiness. Areas usually infected are elbows, knees, and the skin behind the ears, the trunk, and the scalp. It can also affect the underarm and genital areas. Causes Research shows that psoriasis involves an irregularity in skin mechanism. The skin grows and replaces itself. It is pointed out that such irregularity is related to the metabolism of amino acids, the natural building block for cell tissue reproduction. Physical and emotional stress, certain infections and usage of other prescription medicines can aggravate this condition. Psoriasis can also be acquired through family histo...

With the global scare of now popular Swine influenza or also called as Swine Flu. It is caused by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. This kind of virus is endemic to pigs or popularly known as Swine. This kind of strain is also known as Swine Iinfluenza Virus (SIV). Classification of Influenza Virus: Influenzavirus A, which is common Influenzavirus C , which is rare Influenzavirus B which is not reported in swine All three clades, Influenzavirus A, B, and C, are also endemic in humans. Causes of Swine Flu Exposure to swine with known illness of Swine Flu, this includes a person who works in swine industry. Once a person has been exposed to swine flu, the virus mutates then it allows it to pass between humans. It is believed that these strain now on outbreak in many countries including Mexico and United States. Symptoms of Swine Flu The symptoms of swine flu if human is infected will be like similar to those of influenza illn...

This specific condition referred to varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids are cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the junction of the rectum and the anus. Two Types of Hemorrhoids Internal – develops inside the rectum and may cause bleeding after a bowel movement, but otherwise have no symptoms because there are no pain sensors in the rectum. Externa l - develops around the anal opening and can be painful and fragile, bleeding easily after a bowel movement or when wiped with toilet tissue. A primary cause of hemorrhoids can be straining during a bowel movement, because it puts excess pressure on the veins in the anus and rectum. Other contributing factors may include, obesity, pregnancy, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. The tendency to acquire hemorrhoids increases with age and appears to run in families. Symptoms of Hemorrhoids The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are: Spot of blood in the stool or o...