Medical Articles, ‘Bisphenol A’ Found on, A-Z(Desc)

BPA is a shortened name for bisphenol A. This chemical is common in plastics. BPA, when absorbed into the body behaves similarly to a hormone. It is called an endocrine disruptor and may have effects on behavior and reproduction. It appears that...

Zero Calorie Foods can Help You Lose Weight

To follow a healthy diet 1200 calories are required for women of average size and 1500 calories for men. For the body to function well, nutrients, vitamins and minerals are required and not eating enough will leave the body lacking energy which...

Your sex Life and Cancer

Being diagnosed with cancer has a terrible effect on the cancer suffer and their partner. Not only does that person have to cope with the reality of the illness, but the effect that it has on every other facet of their lives including sex. Below...

You Need to pay Attention to B12 Deficiency Symptoms

B12 deficiency symptoms should not be ignored. Vitamin B12 plays many important roles in the body, many of which you may not be aware of. Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells so B12 deficiency symptoms involve...

You and Your Health – Put Yourself First

It’s hard to find time to do the things we want to do and especially if you are working and have a family to look after. I hear many women and men, say that they would really appreciate some time to themselves, but it just doesn’t...

Yoga in the treatment of hip bursitis

Yoga is a gentle exercise that can help in the rehabilitation following conditions such as hip bursitis among other things. The bursa is a fluid filled sac which enables smooth, friction free movement between joints. Hip bursitis is a non-...

Yoga and serious illness - Crossing the Generation Gap

Yoga has long been recognised as a genuine relaxation method, which improves physical fitness and general well-being and this is because yoga: Lowers blood pressure Improves heart rate Lowers body temperature Encourages deep breathing...

Yeast Infection Treatments - Oral versus Topical Therapies

Yeast infections are a type of fungus infection caused by Candida albicans. Yeast are normally found on the skin and in moist areas such as the vagina and mouth. When your system becomes out of balance due to illness, diabetes...

Yeast Infection Symptoms can Vary Depending on the Infection

Yeast infections, which are categorized as vaginitis, refer to any type of inflammation or infection of the vagina. There are several different types of vaginitis with their own symptoms and causes. These include chlamydia, trichomoniasis, candida...

Yeast Infection Symptoms and Candida albicans

Yeast infections are quite common especially amongst women often due to hormonal changes or excessive use of antibiotics. Yeast is actually a fungus and a common yeast found as natural flora on humans is Candida albicans. It is...