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Four Primary Diabetes Symptoms

May 31st, 2007 | Add a Comment

Type II Diabetes is nearly undetectable if you eat correctly and exercise regularly. However, if you haven’t been diagnosed with diabetes but suspect you might have it, what are the symptoms you should be looking for? Here are the primary diabetes symptoms that are most likely to alert you to the disease: increased urge to urinate, extreme hunger, incredible thirst, and major fatigue. Of course, the surest way to confirm whether or not you have diabetes is through a blood test administered by your physician. Diabetes results from abnormally high levels of glucose in the bloodstream. The pancreas produces insulin, which is used to convert blood glucose into energy. If the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or if your body is insulin resistant, you develop diabetes. The major complications of diabetes: disease of … Read entire article »

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Benefits of Breastfeeding

May 13th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Human milk is by far the best food for babies. Not only does it contain the proper nutrients for a thriving infant, it also contains necessary proteins such as lactoferrin, which aids in the absorption of iron. Breast milk can protect the stomach from harmful bacteria, provide lipases which aid the digestion of fats, and introduce growth hormones that aid with the infant’s growth and development. A baby’s immune system is strengthened by human milk, which contains living immune cells and antibodies that protect the baby from respiratory and intestinal diseases. In fact, protection against developing cancers such as bowel disease and Crohn’s disease are also provided by breast milk. Those babies who are fed formula milk are at a higher risk or illnesses such as middle ear infections, pneumonia and stomach … Read entire article »

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms

May 9th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a tricky disease to diagnose because many of its symptoms are similar to the symptoms of other disorders. As the name suggests, chronic fatigue syndrome involves excessive tiredness (or fatigue) that develops over time and can become debilitating to a person’s quality of life. Unfortunately, fatigue or prolonged fatigue, can also be a factor in literally hundreds of different kinds of illnesses. How does CFS fatigue differ from regular fatigue? The fatigue of chronic fatigue syndrome is incapacitating and intense, bordering on severe and is not relieved with a good night’s sleep. Taking naps will not help. Chronic fatigue syndrome can be aggravated by mental or physical problems. With little or no energy, a person will begin to change the way she lives her life. Often activities that … Read entire article »

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Symptoms of Cervical Cancer

May 5th, 2007 | Add a Comment

Whenever a virus or disease is detected in someone you know, one of the first questions you may ask is, “What are the symptoms?” This is a common question for the human papillomavirus (HPV) as well. Now, there are all types of HPV, many of which can cause Pap Test abnormalities, however only in rare cases does HPV lead to the development of cervical cancer. Unfortunately, there are very few clues that a woman has HPV. There may be an appearance of genital warts. These will be flesh colored and soft, sometimes resembling the shape of a cauliflower. They are painless, so you may not even be aware of their presence. Anytime you feel or see anything out of the ordinary – a skin growth, lesion, raised area, no matter the … Read entire article »

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