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The Colon
The Colon The colon absorbs water, electrolytes, and nutrients from food and transports them into the bloodstream. It is about 6 feet in length and consists of the cecum (connects to the small intestine at the cecal valve), the ascending colon (the vertical segment located on the right side of the abdomen), the transverse colon (extends across the abdomen), the descending colon (leads vertically down the left side of the abdomen), and the sigmoid colon (extends to the rectum
November 18, 2011
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Humidity
Humidity In the winter humidity is a big issue. As the weather turns colder and the heaters start working 24/7 then the indoor air will start drying out. Studies have shown that dry air has four main effects on the human body: Breathing dry air is a potential health hazard which can cause such respiratory ailments as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, and nosebleeds, or general dehydration since body fluids are depleted during respiration. Skin moisture evaporation can cause s
November 18, 2011
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Houston We Have A Problem-TODAYS HEALTH CARE
Houston We Have A Problem These words were immortalized from a movie on an Apollo disaster. In this disaster fortunately all onboard survived. But there is a real-life disaster happening where those involved are not as lucky. I'm always amazed and mystified by human behavior. As Americans we sometimes are very gullible. Madison Avenue spends hundreds of millions of dollars on advertising because advertising gets people to do things they normally wouldn't do. Giant drug compa
November 18, 2011
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Acid-Alkaline Balance
Acid-Alkaline Balance Proper Health starts with the correct acid-alkaline balance in your body. The pH level (acid - alkaline measurement) of our internal fluids affects every cell in our bodies. Extended acid imbalances of any kind can overwhelm your body, and lead to health complications. Just as the body regulates its temperature in a rigid manner, so will it manage to preserve a very narrow pH range - especially in the blood. As a matter of fact, the body will go to suc
November 18, 2011
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Kidney Stones
Kidney Stones Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urologic disorders, are not a product of modern life. Scientists have found evidence of kidney stones in a 7,000-year-old Egyptian mummy. Unfortunately, kidney stones are one of the most common disorders of the urinary tract. In 2000, patients made 2.7 million visits to health care providers and more tha 600,000 patients went to emergency rooms for kidney stone problems. Men tend to be affected more frequently than
November 18, 2011
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THE TRUTH ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS
Osteoporosis THE TRUTH ABOUT OSTEOPOROSIS Here are some facts: There are over 300,000 hip fractures in the U.S. each year which are directly related to an increased mortality (death) rate. In one British study, the mortality rate after one year in those who suffered hip fractures was 33%, and increased with advancing age where in those over 90 years old it was 51%. Osteoporosis can be so severe that riding in a car over bumpy roads, or sneezing, can lead to small fractures i
November 18, 2011
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Acid Reflux
Acid Refluxr Stomach Problems and Chiropractic I don't keep up with drug sales let alone the actions and side effects of all the latest drugs. I would think antacids must be making pharmaceutical companies literally millions of dollars each year. One of the reasons that antacids sell so well is that they stop the pain in a high percentage of the cases. If you're troubled with chronic acid reflux and you can take a pill and all the pain just disappears, it seems like you're d
November 18, 2011