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What we can get from Onions

In 1919 when the flu killed 40 million people there was this Doctor that visited the many farmers to see if he could help them combat the flu... Many of the farmers and their families had contracted it and many died. The doctor came upon this one farmer and to his surprise, everyone was very healthy. When the doctor asked what the farmer was doing that was different the wife replied that she had placed an unpeeled onion in a dish in the rooms of the home, (probably only two rooms back then). The doctor couldn't believe it and asked if he could have one of the onions and place it under the microscope. She gave him one and when he did this, he did find the flu virus in the onion. It obviously absorbed the bacteria, therefore, keeping the family healthy.

Cancer Signs

1 Any Other Major Changes If you notice any other major changes in the way your body functions or feels, you should see a doctor, especially if the changes persist or get worse. It may not be cancer, but any major change in your body is worthy of concern. 2 White Patches Inside Your Mouth Smokers and tobacco users should be especially wary of this one: sores inside the mouth or on the tongue that don't go away can be a sign of leukoplakia, which leads to mouth cancer. Bring these to your doctor's attention if you catch them.

Health Benefits from Magnesium

Magnesium is an essential mineral for staying healthy and is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Multiple health benefits of magnesium include transmission of nerve impulses, body temperature regulation, detoxification, energy production, and the formation of healthy bones and teeth. Health specialists have always emphasized the importance of including adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in our daily diet. Zinc, calcium, and magnesium are three of the most

Headache Information

A headache or cephalalgia is pain anywhere in the region of the head or neck. It can be a symptom of a number of different conditions of the head and neck. The brain tissue itself is not sensitive to pain because it lacks pain receptors. Rather, the pain is caused by disturbance of the pain-sensitive structures around the brain. Nine areas of the head and neck have these pain-sensitive structures, which are the cranium (the periosteum of the skull), muscles, nerves, arteries and veins, subcutaneous tissues, eyes, ears, sinuses and mucous membranes..

How and When to Eat Fruits

Eating Fruit On An Empty Stomach Dr Stephen Mak treats terminal ill cancer patients by "un-orthodox" way and many patients recovered. He explains: before he is using solar energy to clear the illnesses of his patients. He believes on natural healing in the body against illnesses. See the article below. Letter to original email writer: Dear Shereen, Thanks for the email on fruits

The Top 5 Most Common Sports Injuries

If you are an individual who are very active in sports and in your work, you should be particular with the following injuries on how handle and probably avoid having them. Our body is our vehicle, we should learn to protect and maintain it.

How to Recognize Stroke Signs and Symptoms

Stroke has a new indicator! They say if you forward this to ten people, you stand a chance of saving one life. Will you send this along? Blood Clots/Stroke - They Now Have a Fourth Indicator, the Tongue: During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) ...she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes. They got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Jane went about enjoying herself the rest of the evening. Jane's husband called later telling everyone that his wife had been taken to the hospital - (at 6:00 PM Jane passed away.) She had suffered a stroke at the

How to do the Kegels Technique for Better Sex Life

The big and tight is not a big factor in attaining a nice sexual pleasure, though the big and tight matters, here is a simple exercise for ladies to help us partially attain it. Ladies, did you know you can perform an internal vaginal exercise that will strengthen the walls of your vagina, making incontinence more unlikely and orgasms much stronger? If you've had a baby, your doctor probably told you all about these exercises, called Kegels. The rest of you, listen up. A Practical Application Developed in 1946 by Dr. Arnold Kegel, a Los Angeles obstetrician and gynecologist, Kegels are the rhythmic clenching and unclenching of the pubococcygeal (PC) muscles. Also known as the "pelvic floor,"

How To Get Bigger, Better Orgasms

Here are some tips and tricks on how to make every orgasm better and enjoy more of them. Increase the buildup. Take longer getting there, stop, and restart. The more tease, the bigger the please. Start. Stop. Restart. Come and come again. Go for multiple orgasms. Make the lovemaking last longer. Not every time, but once in a while, treat lovemaking as though it’s a marathon. It’s not the finish line that’s the goal, but the miles you put in

Five Foods for Your Sexual Health

Caviar Fish eggs, in particular the eggs of sturgeon, are a genuine aphrodisiac. Why? Because they contain large amounts of the vitamins A,D, B1, B2, and B6, as well as phosphorous. These vitamins and the mineral phosphorous are stimulants to the circulatory system. Your circulation is integral to your orgasm because in order to become fully aroused, blood must be able to quickly rush to significant portions of your anatomy. Yes, you could just go to the health

What is Fibrocystic Disease

Fibrocystic disease occurs when there are fluid-filled cystic lumps of duct tissue. These lumps are surrounded by a scar-like capsule of tissue in the breasts. Although harmless, these lumps can sometimes be the site of pain ( mastalgia ) that recurs late in each menstrual cycle. The greatest problem with fibrocystic disease is telling the difference between this condition and breast cancer . Some forms of fibrocystic disease are more common in women who go on to develop breast cancer.

Some Remedies for Kidney Problems

Our kidney had played an important role to protect and maintain our body, here are some ways to protect and maintain it. 1. With a kidney infection, germs and bacteria take up house within your kidney and multiple. 2. Drinking extra water helps your kidneys be able to flush those germs and bacteria out of your body, taking the bug along with it. 3. In case of burning urination, lemon juice assorted with sugar and water should be given 2 to 3 times a day. 4. Asparagus, cucumber, celery, garlic, parsley are

What can you do with your Eye Contusion or Black Eye

An eye contusion is a bruise around the eye, commonly called a black eye. It may occur when a blow is sustained in or near the eye socket. If a bruise appears, it will usually do so within 24 hours of the injury. Source Causes After being struck in the eye or nose, blood leaks into the area surrounding the eye. Risk Factors Participation in high impact sports such as basketball, football, hockey, and boxing Occupations that expose the eye to potential injury, such as manufacturing, construction, and athletics Violence Symptoms A black and blue or purple mark will appear following the injury. There may also be redness, swelling, and tenderness or pain. Once it begins to heal, the contusion may turn yellow.

Knowing Bird's Flu or Avian Influenza

Avian influenza is a strain of influenza that primarily infects birds. It is often called the bird flu. In Asia and Africa, there have been cases of avian influenza that have infected humans. To date there have been few cases of human illness. However, many infected patients have died. There is also concern that the virus could become more efficient at infecting humans. Some health experts are concerned that this could eventually cause a pandemic of this disease. A pandemic is a worldwide outbreak. However, the virus is not currently increasing in severity.

How to control Bed Wetting

Bed-wetting is involuntary urination during sleep in children. Typically children become able to sleep through the night without wetting around ages 3 to 5 years. Talk to your doctor if your child has bed-wetting after age 5 years. There are two types bed-wetting (also called enuresis): Primary nocturnal enuresis (PNE)—no periods of nighttime dryness Secondary nocturnal enuresis (SNE)—periods of nighttime dryness longer than 6 months followed by bed-wetting Bed-wetting is common and not related to a medical condition. Most will stop by the time the child reaches puberty. However, bed-wetting remains a problem for up to 1% of adults.

What is Pressure Sores or Bedsore, how to manage it.

A pressure sore is a lesion that develops on the skin and underlying tissues due to unrelieved pressure usually over a bony prominence. The skin and tissues rely on an adequate blood supply for oxygen and nutrients. When tissues are compressed for an extended period from hours to days, blood supply can be cut off, leading to development of a sore. Source Causes Pressure sores result from lying or sitting in one position for too long a time. Prolonged pressure cuts off the blood supply to tissues that are compressed between a bony area and a mattress, chair, or other object. Without oxygen and nutrients, the

What causes your Ankle Sprain

An ankle sprain is a partial or complete tear of the ligaments that support the ankle. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that cross joints and connect bones to each other. Source Causes Ankle sprains may be caused by: Falling Sudden twisting of the ankle, such as: Stepping on an uneven surface or in a hole Taking an awkward step when running, jumping, or stepping up or down Having your ankle "roll over" when playing sports or exercising (called inversion of the foot)

What is Amoebic Dysentery

Source Amoebic dysentery is an intestinal illness associated with stomach pain, bloody stools, and fever. This condition can be treated. Causes Amoebic dysentery is caused by a parasite called Entamoeba histolytica. You may develop amoebic dysentery if you: Put something in your mouth that has touched the stool of a person infected with  E histolytica Swallow water or food that has been contaminated with  E histolytica Touch cysts (eggs) from  E histolytica  -contaminated surfaces and bring them to your

What is Appendicitis

The appendix is a small, tube-like organ that hangs from the large intestine. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix has no known function. Source Causes Appendicitis usually occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. This can be caused by something trapped in the appendix, such as: A piece of dried stool A piece of food Tumors Scar tissue Worms Barium after an exam Overgrowth of the lymph tissue of the appendix

What to do with your Athlete's Foot

Athlete's foot is a fungal infection that typically occurs on the feet. The infection is common among people who exercise or play sports. Anyone can get athlete's foot. Causes Fungus thrives in warm, dark, moist places, such as the inside of a shoe, locker rooms, showers, and swimming pools. Your bare feet come in contact with the fungus when you walk through a contaminated area. The fungus will grow if your feet or the area between your toes stays slightly wet. Source Risk Factors Risk factors that increase your chances of getting athlete's foot include: