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Hepatitis C Information - Everything You Need To Know

Hepatitis C is one of the variations of hepatitis or otherwise known as inflammation of the liver. In the case of hepatitis C, the inflammation is caused by the hepatitis C virus or otherwise referred to as HPV. The liver is one of the most vital organs of the body, thus any malfunction to this may

Treating Glandular Fever Skin Rash

Treating glandular fever with conventional drugs like antibiotics often results in a nasty skin rash. Antibiotics are of no use in treating viruses like Epstein Barr. In fact using antibiotics like amoxicillin and ampicillin in Epstein Barr virus may cause a measle-like rash.

Yeast Infection - How to Get Cured Without Spending a Dime

With the rise in the number of yeast infection cases, the need of the hour is to seek a suitable solution. Yeast infection is said to infect almost the entire female population the world over. Hence, the need for a suitable cure is often considered an essential perquisite. Let us now discuss a suita

What Are the Symptoms of Impacted Ear Wax?

Cerumen is the name that doctors use for ear wax. Glandular secretions in the ear prevent dirt and insects from damaging the ear by trapping any foreign material. When it mixes with the cells of the outer ear canal, it creates ear wax. Individuals produce varying amounts of ear wax. Sometimes there'

The Growing Obesity and Disease Epidemic!

"Big Pharma" is no match for a proper diet when it comes to our health, but the collective desire of our population for a "magic pill" has lead us down a perilous path anyway. All for the sake of money and convenience.

The Importance of Fighting Internal Inflammation In The Human Body

If I were to ask you what is inflammation what would you say? I can honestly say that up until a few years ago the answer I would give would have been fairly broad and certainly would not include any information on internal inflammation. But since then...

General Rules to a Fatty Liver Disease Diet

A fatty liver disease diet can reverse a liver condition, which is a disease that occurs when too much fat accumulates in the liver. When these fats, triglycerides, replace the liver cells through steatosis (abnormal ...

Which Arthritis Treatment is For You?

Have you been suffering long and hard due to arthritis? Have you been recently diagnosed with this disorder? If the best arthritis cure is what you are looking for then you might want to consider and

A Case of Infant Botulism From a Honey Dipped Pacifier

A 16 week Scottish baby is being treated for infant (intestinal) botulism in an Edinburgh hospital. Reports say the infant got the infant form of the intoxication from sucking on a "dummy" (pacifier) dipped in honey. The child is in critical but stable condition

What Is Asbestosis?

Before the 1980s, asbestos fibers were widely used for insulation and other purposes. In fact, you may still be able to find asbestos in the walls, ceilings, and floors of older buildings. Asbestos was used ...

Are Gout Medications Worth The Risk

Gout medication continues to be the gout treatment method of choice for millions of people suffering from this painful condition even with all the natural remedies for gout being championed these days

Symptoms of acid Reflux That Act as Other Symptoms

This condition affects many people. Acidity stomach, also known as acid reflux is a condition that affects people from all over the world. Some people do not understand what is happening when they are

How to Avoid Sea Sickness

Many people experience sea sickness when out on the water, usually as a result of the unsteady boat movement caused by ocean waves. Actual symptoms include varying degrees of nausea or vertigo. Different people have disparate levels of sensitivity to sea sickness. In order to avoid sea sickness, you

Cataract Treatment without Surgery

When it comes to good health, eyesight often gets put on the back burner. It's something we tend to take for granted until we lose it! Using isotine eye drops, many cataract sufferers are red

A Brief Glance At The Damaging Impact Of Obesity

Decades of research and medical expertise have established how much obesity is damaging to health. The costs to society in the US is staggering and approaches several hundred billion dollars yearly. Of course much less ...