Archive for the 'Health Issues' Category

Finger Tendonitis

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Finger tendonitis is an inflammation that occurs on the tendons that join the finger muscles to the bones. The condition is characterized by irritation and swelling of the tendons. The symptoms include not being able to bend a finger joint and pain when you bend it.
There may also be some mild swelling on the [...]

Dizziness and Sweating

Friday, February 12th, 2010

It is very important to establish the exact symptoms of dizziness and these symptoms should be separated from the vertigo which is a kind of feeling that the room is spinning or moving. There are many causes of dizziness which include vertigo, emotional stress, lightheadedness, fainting, ear conditions, balance problems, labyrinthitis, brain conditions, cerebral hemorrhage, [...]

Biggest Nutrition Myths of All Time

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Nutrition myths are a common occurrence in our daily life. Here are some of the common nutrition myths:
• Sugar is the cause of diabetes
• All fats are considered to be harmful for health
• Brown sugar has more health benefits than white sugar
• Brown eggs taste better and are even more nutritious than white eggs
• Seafood must be strictly avoided if [...]

Cholesterol Management Can Save Your Life

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

Cholesterol is a fatty substance that is produced by the liver and is abundant in animal proteins. What makes Cholesterol dangerous for your health is that it is carried in the blood and gets deposited along the walls of arteries, thereby making the flow of blood difficult. The two type of cholesterol are hdl and [...]

Side effects of Statin

Monday, February 2nd, 2009

By now almost everybody is aware of the fact that the cholesterol level is directly related with the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Statin is known to reduce cholesterol level to a great extent but this drug does not come free of side-effects.
See for yourself the major side effects of Statin:
It has been observed [...]