Tuesday, January 18, 2011
The pancreas islet cells that produce insulin and glucose hormones work together to help regulate the correct levels of blood glucose. When the pancreatic islets cells, alpha (A cells) and beta (B cells) cannot regulate glucose and insulin properly, diabetes forms in the pancreas and other major organ systems. The pancreas is positioned behind the stomach, in the concavity that is produced by the C-shape of the duodenum. The duodenum curves around the head of the pancreas and handles acid from the stomach.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
While the signs of asthma and Cardiopulmonary Obstructive Disease (COPD) may appear similar, they differ from each other in distinct way. One causes irreversible damage, while the other is completely reversible. Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are common terms used to describe COPD, not asthma.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Asthma is an inflammatory disease of the lungs. It compresses the airways of the lungs, causing shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Asthma can be detected by paying attention to a few specific signs or symptoms. Because of the possibility of confusing the symptoms of asthma with other illnesses, it is recommended that proper medical tests be conducted. Four notable signs of asthma attacks include coughing, wheezing, and tightness of the chest, and shortness of breath.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Are you often bothered by a runny nose, watery eyes, headaches, fatigue, itchy throat, and similar symptoms? Then you are probably suffering the effects of an allergy. There are several causes of allergies, ranging from food to insect bites. Oftentimes allergies can be misdiagnosed as the common cold. However, when these symptoms persist, it is important to try to identify the allergen, or the cause of the allergic reaction.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Eyesight degeneration is something that naturally happens to everyone during the process of aging. Prescription or over-the-counter treatments can help slow or remedy this process and laser eye surgery has been increasing in popularity recently but there are less expensive ways to prevent or even reverse sight loss. One way of doing this is by ensuring that you consume specific vitamins through certain foods and by supplementing your diet with vitamins if necessary.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
There are many things that people do in order to keep their bodies in optimum working order. Many people exercise on a daily basis. Others are devoted to eating healthy diets. Then there are those that want to take some extra steps to ensure that their bodies are healthy. One way to do this is through detoxification. Detoxification is a process that involves the removal of various toxins from the body.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Flat, washboard abs is the desire of many people. Having amazing abs not only looks good, but it the work done to get them helps to strengthen a person’s core. There are many people that want to know how to get a six pack because this may be one of their exercise goals or perhaps they have been exercising and are not achieving the results they anticipated. In order to achieve the abs desired there are a number of different methods that have to be adopted.
Monday, September 13, 2010
In our hectic lives, it seems that many people are constantly stressed and on the verge of a meltdown. Between your cell phone ringing, those unanswered emails in your in box, your deadline at work, the water heater deciding to malfunction, and your best friend’s newest relationship crisis, you may find it very difficult to relax. The best ways to minimize your stress, are directly related to how you handle stress, but learning how to breathe deeply, yoga, and focusing on the good things in your life, are very good ways to help you calm down and relax.
