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Diabetes Detection Proposed for the Young

2005-01-26T13:03:00.000+08:00

Diabetes Detection Proposed for the Young

(The following is a PRESS RELEASE made for Online Home Medical Supply. Submitted to Anna Lim via email as part of the job of Content Writer. 012605)

Diabetes is getting to be a worldwide concern that early detection is now being proposed by many health practitioners and researchers. Experts believe that earlier diagnosis and treatment can prevent or delay the costly complications of diabetes.

January 27, 2005 – Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. This means that the body is having a hard time converting sugar, starch and other food taken into energy that is needed by our body. Currently, an estimated 100 million people are affected worldwide, and about 5% of the population in the United States has diabetes.

Among those who have diabetes, the most prevalent are those with Type 2 condition. Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes, and is sometimes called "adult-onset" diabetes. It is usually detected on individuals age 45 and above.

In Type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Insulin takes the sugar from the cells. When the sugar remains in the blood, it can cause high blood glucose levels that will later affect your eyesight, kidneys, nerves or heart.

However, the increase in the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is becoming a health concern for many health practitioners. In fact, Type 2 diabetes is now being identified in young adults. Studies have shown that there is a dramatic increase over the past decades due to many factors, which include more sedentary lifestyles and increasing obesity. And some predict that this numbers will double within the next 20 years.

According to a study conducted by researchers from the US government, screening for Type 2 diabetes should begin at age 25 to slow the development of complications. The complications include blindness, kidney disease, and amputations.

As opposed to the current routine of screening for diabetes at the age of 45 among the general population, the study by the US Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta found that early screening reduced both lifetime healthcare costs and death caused by diseases associated with diabetes. They further showed that when detected at an early age, early treatment can greatly increase the postponement of complications, as well as improve the quality of life of the diabetics.

The study indicated that there is a decrease in lifetime costs of at least $1275 per patient when the patients are screened between the ages of 25 and 34. This was a result from the process made by the researchers comparing the growth of costs from screening among people aged 25 years or older with the savings made as a result of early detection and intervention.

Similarly, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDKK) also recommend that people under age 45 should already be tested especially if they are at high risk. These high risk factors include:

• Being more than 20% above the ideal body weight or having a body mass index of greater than or equal to 27;• Having a mother, father, brother, or sister with diabetes;• Being African, Alaska Native, American Indian, Asian American, Hispanic American, or Pacific Islander American;

• Giving birth to a baby weighing more than 9 pounds or having diabetes during pregnancy;• Having blood pressure at or above 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mmHg); and

• Having abnormal glucose tolerance when previously tested for diabetes.

Diabetes happens when there is poor management by the body of the insulin. Symptoms include excessive thirst and urination, blurred vision, tingling in the fingers and toes, unusual fatigue and dizziness. When symptoms occur, it's time for you to get your sugar levels screened by your doctor. Early prevention is the key to a healthier life.

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A Closer Look at Candex

2005-01-26T11:05:00.000+08:00

A Closer Look at Candex
by Nash Ville

Notice:The following is an article submitted to a medical site as part of the requirements of the job as content writer.

In the past years, Candex offers the most powerful blend of plant based, fiber digesting enzymes available everywhere. It does not contain antifungal drugs; therefore, it can’t damage the liver as antifungal drugs often do. It doesn’t cause the yeast to react chemically, so that healing crises do not occur. The yeast develops no resistance to it because it digests the yeast's cell wall and the yeast can’t change its basic cellular structure. It only offers cellulase enzymes that make it wholly safe. In fact, it actually made lots of people to experience more complete and more comfortable lives. And now, there’s something that we must look forward to.

Let’s first consider some facts regarding Candida to know its association to Candex. Candida's cell wall is made up largely of cellulose. Because of this, cellulase enzymes digest it or break it down. When this occurs, the yeast dies, with no die off reaction. For several years, the continuous demand for Candida could only be associated to antifungal drugs and herbs. However, these antifungals were not that much successful and users had experienced upsetting side effects. Candida already had its time and place. Users have become aware of its effects and now consider Candex as an alternative for then former because its enzymes are entirely safe and Candida cannot become resistant to them.

If you’re looking for a natural remedy for vaginal or systemic yeast infections, Candex really works. I knew some people, mostly ladies, who used Candex and they were very much satisfied with its effect. One of them used it when she was so irritated by her vaginal yeast infection. It began working overnight, with clear results that showed after three days. Candex helped her to eliminate the pain and itchiness in less than a week. They have noticed these results occur when it is taken on an empty stomach which is advisable. Actually, it controls localized yeast infections within three days and provides intense development against deeper, more systemic problems within 6-30 days. Truly amazing, right?

There’s only one thing that I can assure you when you or your loved ones use Candex – in few weeks and even sooner, it will make a difference that you will find hard to believe. Also, your money might come back to you through the benefits from this product. Candex is not only a natural remedy, but it is easy to take and inexpensive, too.

I would like to commend the developers of Candex because it truly offers a better way.

Ways on How to Lose Weight--Choose the One that Best Suits You

2005-01-26T10:56:00.000+08:00

Ways on How to Lose Weight
Choose the One that Best Suits You
by Nash Ville

Notice:The following is an article submitted to a medical site as part of the requirements of the job as content writer.

Take all sorts of diet pills… Go to the gym religiously… Have enough sleep… Exercise… Diet… Etc, etc, etc… There are really different ways for “big” people to be slim. Are these methods effective? I honestly don’t know. But then, I hope this article can help you choose from among the different “fat-burning” activities and have the figure that you always dream of.

The author has mentioned various ways on how to lose weight in his article entitled “Best Way to Lose Weight“. It is true that running can easily burn your fats but it might weaken your joints and legs. Walking is also a good way to burn your unwanted fats. When you walk for longer periods, it brings the heart rate to about 50-60% of maximum and the good thing is – there’s no risk of joint damage. In paddle boating, on the other hand, you use large muscle groups to burn your fats. Aside from the fun and enjoyment that it brings you, you’re not prone to any joint damage or anything. Stationary bicycles can also help you to lose weight but this activity is so boring and doesn’t give you the excitement just like any other activities. You can also go to the gym religiously. While losing weight, you can also build those muscles that can definitely give you a winning figure. I believe that the exercise that you do the least is the one that will burn most of your fats because your body is not efficient at that particular exercise. But it’s still up to you. I’m just trying to give you different options to lose weight.

If you’re the type of person who’s unwilling to do those strenuous activities, there are also these much easier routines to achieve your desired figure. At present, there are a lot of diet pills in the market. Some of them are even illegal but then, a lot of people still use it and want to know its effectiveness. However, these pills have various side effects that force users to stop using them. Having the right amount of sleep, especially those who experience lots of pressure in their jobs, is also a good way to let those fats come out even in a slow rate. Aside from these activities, there are also various dieting programs now. With these, you don’t have to go through exhaustive activities to lose weight.

I agree that the best type of “weight losing” activity is basically the one that you love to do best. You’ll definitely be the one who’ll work hard to do it. Whenever you aim to become sexy and thin, you really have to give full attention and dedication to your chosen activity. Therefore, it is better to select the activity that best fits you in achieving the figure you want to have.

Obesity Problems, No More---Experience the Benefits from Green Tea

2005-01-26T10:54:00.000+08:00

Obesity Problems, No More
Experience the Benefits from Green Tea
by Nash Ville

Notice:The following is an article submitted to a medical site as part of the requirements of the job as content writer.

At present, obesity has become one of the biggest killers in the world, especially in the United States. I’ve seen the documentary, “Super Size Me” by Morgan Spurlock, which is about why Americans are so fat that eventually ends up to being obese. This documentary tackles the legal, financial and physical costs of America's hunger for fast food chains. It is believed that 37% of American children and adolescents are carrying too much fat and two out of every three adults are obese.

Based on studies, obesity has risen at an epidemic rate in the past 20 years. It also points out that the situation continues to worsen rather than to get better. Why is this so? Well, I believe this all happens because overweight or obese people love to eat. Even me, I’m getting bigger and bigger now because of overeating, I guess, but I never want to become obese.

Scientifically, obesity indicates having too much body fats. It is generated by calculating the body mass index (BMI) which measures weight for height and is stated in numbers. BMI is an indication of the effect your weight has on your health. And, if you have too much weight for your height, you are at risk for developing health problems such as type 2 diabetes. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obese in adults. With this, you are at a higher risk for certain health problems than those with a lower BMI. As BMI increases, your risk of health problems also increases.

Know what, obese people out there now have something to look forward to. What I’m saying here is the green tea. The green tea is a renowned for its super antioxidant that boosts the body’s immune system to prevent disease and to help slow the aging process. It is very important to protect the body from diseases such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and a lot more.

Green Tea reduces harmful blood cholesterol by preventing the build up of LDL cholesterol or the so-called “bad cholesterol". Recent researches have shown that people who drink one or more cups of green tea daily reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes by 40-50 percent. Also, studies have revealed that green tea leaves and extracts have been proven to not only boost our energy levels but raise our metabolism.

Obesity is sometimes genetic and in some cases, it has something to do with one’s culture, behavior and environment. Indeed, it is a big health risk for someone. Being obese can automatically lead to health problems. With this, many people are so concerned about their weight and how they look like. Maybe because, the society emphasizes that being thin means being superior in some genre such as fashion and entertainment. Well, it’s good to know that drinking green tea can help minimize the chances of acquiring the diseases caused by obesity problems. I’m looking forward for this product to be made more available to the public worldwide.

Why Do We Get Fever?

2005-01-24T15:28:00.000+08:00

Why do we get fever?
By: Granny's Mettle

God provided us with an ingenious body that knows what to do when something unwelcome invades it. As an animal must defend itself against enemies, so does our body fight bacteria or viruses when they try to occupy our system.

The normal body temperature of a healthy man is 98.4 degrees Fahrenheit. When bacteria, viruses, or even fungi, invade our body it usually results to an infection. When our body gets infected, its natural response is to activate cells in the immune system. These cells are called white blood cells. When they are activated, they fight these bacteria in many ways, one of which is to raise the body temperature. That's when you have a fever.

When the virus or bacteria enters the body system, they produce toxins that can directly set the body's temperature up. Meanwhile, these toxins also trigger the white blood cells to emit substances that can also increase the body temperature.

Fever then, fights off toxins when we are sick. Toxins are usually weaker than normal cells and have low tolerance to heat. When we start to sweat because of the fever, our body starts to detoxify from the viruses, tumors and other toxic cells that caused the infection. Moreover, blood circulation and respiration increases during fever. Both these processes help the body fight off the poisonous germs present in our body when we have infection.

However, fever that is persistent for a longer period of time is not good. There is a tendency for a disorder to set in the brain when the temperature continues to be high. It is therefore a big mistake to ignore fever.

So at the first signs of chills, loss of appetite, and a feeling of weakness, don't delay. It is our body's way of telling us that we are sick. It's time to go to the doctor for a dose of medical treatment and tender loving care.

The Benefits of Green Tea

2005-01-24T15:27:00.000+08:00

The Benefits of Green Tea
By: Granny's Mettle

Green tea's popularity in the United States continues to grow as the number of new medical studies increase, showing that green tea is a rich and natural source of antioxidants. These antioxidants help protect the body from accelerated ageing and increased risk of major diseases.

Medical Benefits:

Among the many medical benefits of green tea, here are a few diseases that green tea is reputably able to prevent from occurring: (1) cancer, (2) rheumatoid arthritis, (3) high cholesterol, (4) cardiovascular disease, (5) infection, and (6) impaired immune function.

The last ten years have seen the wide support of green tea's cancer-preventive effects from various medical studies and research. Many studies have shown that green tea possesses antioxidant properties. In a study published in November 2004, in an issue of Mutation Research, it was found out that the leaves' effects are 120% stronger than those of vitamin C. In addition, it helps starve cancer by inhibiting the development of new blood vessels. The blood vessels are known to supply the cancer cells with nutrients. Without them, cancer cells would not be able to increase its strength, thus, reducing its effect on the body.

In 1994, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published results of a study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of esophageal cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly 60%. On the other hand, researchers from the University of Purdue made conclusions from their study that a compound in green tea reduces the growth of cancer cells. In addition, another research indicated its effects of lowering total cholesterol levels, as well as improve the growth of good cholesterol in the body.

Green tea is also known to lower blood pressure and helps prevent hypertension. In a study published in an issue of the Archives of Internal Medicine, it was found out that

Surviving in the Hospital (Available medical technology to help you survive)

2005-01-24T15:26:00.000+08:00

Surviving in the Hospital (Available medical technology to help you survive)
By: Granny's Mettle

More than having a comfortable, temporary residence in the hospital, it is important that one not only survive but come out of the hospital, alive and whole.

According to a study, medical errors in hospitals cause more deaths each year than vehicle accidents, cancer or even AIDS. A recent study reported that there are up to 100,000 deaths each year caused by medical mistakes. Hence, medical mistakes are reported as the eighth leading cause of death among Americans.

The causes of medical mistakes are many and varied. They can arise from the physician, specialist, hospital administration, nursing staff, pharmacists, and many other places. The type of medical mistakes also varies. These include misdiagnosis, medication errors, surgery errors, laboratory test errors, and administrative errors.

With the onset of cosmetic surgery, there have been many cases where patients come out of the hospital worse than when they entered. Even so-called minor operations are not without risks anymore.

According to ABC-7, one patient was supposed to have a common surgery to fix a hernia. But because of a series of mistakes, he found himself in a situation that nearly cost him his life. The patient was supposed to have his blood vessel cauterized as part of the procedure. However, one of the interns failed to do so. They then punctured his spleen. Then they had to get the blood out of the lung cavity. But by doing so, they caused the patient's lung to collapse instead.

In an effort to reduce errors, some hospitals turned to technology. Instead of using the traditional recording of communication, hospitals nowadays utilize electronic record.

Computers are also common sights in hospitals. Nearly everyone uses a computer. Doctors have portable stations where new and old medical records can be accessed with just a click of the mouse.

Aside from a system of electronic checks and balances, pharmacy mistakes are reduced with the presence of bar-codes in all drugs and paraphernalia.

Armbands are also introduced. Nurses are now able to scan the patients' armband and match it with the electronic record, thus, reducing errors.

Despite technology's assistance, it is still advised that patients should not rely solely on technology. Doctors recommend that the patients themselves should be responsible enough to check their own record and ask their physicians hard questions beforehand.

Knowing the extent of your illness, surgery and operation might just be the ticket to saving your own life.

(Submitted 012105.)

Good News For Smokers: The Leaf Can Help You

2005-01-24T15:23:00.000+08:00

Good News For Smokers: The Leaf Can Help You
By: Granny's Mettle

Since ancient times, the Chinese have known of the medical benefits found in green tea. From headaches to depression, they have been using the leaf to treat illnesses and diseases. In fact, it was known that green tea was used as medicine in China for at least 4,000 years.

In the United States, green tea continues to grow in popularity amongst the health conscious, as well as those who wants to be one, because of its vast medical effects. Scientific research suggests that green tea extract is a rich natural source of antioxidants that help protect the body from accelerated ageing and increased risk of major diseases.

According to medical journals, green tea is rich in catechu polyphenols that are considered as powerful antioxidants. These antioxidants provide protection from life-threatening diseases like cancer. Besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it also kills the cancer cells without harming healthy tissues in the body. It has also been affective in lowering cholesterol levels, and reduces the abnormal formation of blood clots.

Aside from the medical benefits, did you know that green tea also reduces the effects of cigarette smoking? This is good news indeed for smokers out there!

Studies have shown that cigarette smokers who drink up to six cups of green tea a day suffer 40 to 50 percent less damage from the toxins caused by cigarette smoke. By reducing the toxins, potential diseases associated with smoking-- cancer, emphysema, and cardiovascular disease, among others—will be substantially lowered.Another interesting information about green tea is that it hastens the discharge of nicotine from the body. With less nicotine, less likely that you would be suffering from an adrenaline rush which causes rapid heartbeat, increased blood pressure, and rapid, shallow breathing— all symptoms of an increased incidence of heart attack and stroke.

Here are some information on the effects of green tea to other illnesses related to cigarette smoking:

• Esophageal Cancer- In 1994, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported a lowered risk of esophageal cancer by those who drank green tea. The study conducted on women indicated that those who drank green tea were protected from the cancer compared to those who did not. It was also concluded that the more the women drank, the more protected they become. The study was conducted in different locations and used medical records of patients aged 30-74 years old who were diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

• Lung Cancer- In a 1996 issue of Fundamental & Applied Toxicology, it was reported that mice bred to develop lung tumors were protected against lung cancer by green tea. Researchers found out that mice that has green tea added to their daily diet developed fewer or no lung cancer tumors compared to those who did not have green tea in their diet.

Exposure to pollution, smoking and excess sunlight increases our susceptibility to ageing and illnesses. With the antioxidants found in green tea, we have much to thank for because not only does green tea promote good health, but also makes us look younger and healthier.