Healthy Living Articles
Why You Should Not Use Crestor Unless Prescribed By Your Physician
Jan 13, 2014
Crestor is a member of the statin drug family and often prescribed to lower cholesterol levels in order to reduce the risk of heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, the Juniper trial of this drug demonstrated that Crestor reduced first major cardiovascular attacks by 46 percent. The Juniper trial consisted of 6,801 participants...
Read MoreHow Uncontrolled Diabetes Can Lead to Erectile Dysfunction
Jan 13, 2014
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a physical condition that interferes with a man’s ability to attain and sustain an erection. According to the Canadian Diabetes Association, it is not uncommon for men who have uncontrollable diabetes. As a matter of fact, men who have sought medical attention first for ED often wind up with a dual diagnosis for...
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Symptoms and Complications of High Cholesterol During Pregnancy
Jan 7, 2014
Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels during pregnancy is essential for the mother and her unborn baby. High cholesterol during pregnancy can cause serious medical complications for the mother and the baby, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. This article will explore the symptoms and complications of high cholesterol during...
Read MoreSpiriva - An Alternative To Various Asthma Treatments
Jan 7, 2014
Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the airways become inflamed and narrowed. When the airways react to certain inhaled substances, the muscles around the airways begin to tighten and restrict airflow to the lungs. If swelling occurs, the airways become even narrower. Mucous occurs, and symptoms include shortness of breath, chest tightness and...
Read MorePossible Signs Of Recovery That You Should Notice On Taking Spiriva
Dec 26, 2013
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD is one of the most common lung diseases prevalent in the world today. COPD usually presents itself as a group of progressive respiratory diseases. Chronic bronchitis is a form of COPD that results from the inflammation and swelling of the air passages leading to the lungs. Emphysema is another common...
Read MoreTreatments for Parkinson's Disease
Dec 23, 2013
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder whose symptoms are a result of a lack of dopamine, a brain neurotransmitter. Approximately 1 1/2 million people in the United States suffer from Parkinson’s disease, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. Parkinson’s is chronic and progressive and will strike slightly...
Read MoreKidney infection
Dec 23, 2013
Having an infection of the kidney may make you feel very sick indeed. However if you receive the right kind of treatment then it is most likely that you will make a very quick recovery.What is it?Kidneys are responsible for making urine from the body’s waste products. Almost all kidney infections begin when the bacteria climb up into your...
Read MoreAllergic Rhinitis
Dec 23, 2013
Now while most people know what an allergy is there are very few people who know what the term rhinitis means. In fact a rhinitis is simply the medical word for an inflammation of the inside lining of the nose. So allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nasal lining as a result of an allergy. Allergic rhinitis is the most common disease in...
Read MoreMorning sickness
Dec 23, 2013
It is a very normal part of pregnancy to feel sick and vomit on occasion. However this is not a very nice thing to experience and there are many treatments that may help you. This article looks at the latest research and evidence around morning sickness and teaches you ways to deal with this annoying and often distressing condition.What is it?As...
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