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The information contained in this brochure may not be up to date and are currently being reviewed. They are not intended to answer specific medical questions but are given for general information purposes only. Talk to your family physician if you have any concerns about your health. ... Read more...

There are two main types of diabetes, type I and type II diabetes type. R is characterized by the pancreas makes too little or no insulin. An individual with the type of diabetes have to inject insulin throughout the day to monitor glucose levels. The type II diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is characterized by the pancreas not producing enough insulin to control glucose levels or the cells do not respond to insulin. When a cell does not respond to insulin, called insulin resistance. When a subject is diagnosed with type II diabetes, exercise and control weight is prescribed as measures to help with insulin resistance. If this does not control glucose levels, then medication is prescribed. Risk factors for type II diabetes include: inactivity, rich in cholesterol, obesity, and hypertension. Inactivity alone is a strong risk factor that has been shown to lead to the exercise type II diabetes. will have a positive effect on diabetes type II while improving insulin sensitivity while type I can not be controlled be an exercise program. About 90% of individuals with diabetes have type II. ... Read more...

A small percentage of people with diarrhea and bloating have celiac disease, but when you add it up the disease still affects many people.... Read more...

What s Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is an abnormality in the nervous system caused by the missing nerve transmitters that link the brain’s left and right hemispheres. It is considered one of the oldest diseases in the history of mankind. It afflicts sufferers from as early as 5 years old until the age of 60.... Read more...

Breast cancer is the number one cause of death among women all over the world. A research conducted in the year 2000 showed 30.2 percent out of 100 females has breast cancer. It is known that people with a history of cancer in the family have higher risks than people with no such history. But it does not necessarily mean that they will not get the disease.... Read more...

On muscle cramps
At irregular intervals, seemingly out of the blue, Jack gets a muscle cramp that is a killer. This, despite a regular program of aerobic exercises. You might ask: Where do these attacks come from, and what are the possible avenues of prevention available?... Read more...

Hot flushes, excessive sweating, vaginal dryness… For the longest time, these conditions have come to be associated with the dreaded mid-life crisis among women called menopause. After all, menopause, which usually occurs between ages 45 and 55, means more than just cessation of the monthly menstruation. It is the period in a woman’s life when the ovaries stop producing estrogen, a steroid hormone which promotes the development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics. The resulting hormonal disturbance affects the equilibrium of the body, therefore leading to conditions like hot flushes, sweating and vaginal dryness. These conditions tend to interfere with normal life. Hot flushes and sweating, for instance, cause a lot of inconvenience, since a menopausal woman has as many as 10 to 15 episodes of such every day. The hormonal disturbance also causes menopausal women to experience mood swings.... Read more...

A diagnosis of breast cancer brings on confusion, uncertainty, fear, and unsolicited advice. It can make a woman feel she is losing control of her life. One way a woman can regain control is by being able to make a decision about her treatment. To do this, she needs accurate information about treatment options and possible outcomes – not the old wives’ tales passed on by well-meaning but misguided acquaintances.... Read more...