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May
24

It is only natural when diagnosed with colitis or during a period of severe symptoms that the sufferer worries about their health and what the future will hold for them. It is usual for most sufferers to enjoy longer periods of health in comparison to the time endured at the mercy of colitis symptoms. Yet this fact does not prevent real concern and worry over their present and future health.

There requires acknowledgment and appreciation that the severity of colitis symptoms varies greatly between sufferers. Approximately ten percent of those diagnosed have to endure what are virtually ever present symptoms which do vary in their intensity. Thinking that the symptoms will never disappear when first diagnosed is in the vast majority of cases untrue. For most sufferers there will be periods that symptoms are present yet these will be outnumbered by the amount of time spent enjoying full health.

There is a misplaced fear that everyone knows when someone is suffering symptoms and they will be viewed as different. Again this is not the case. When a relapse is occurring, the person should in fact withdraw from daily life, both their work and social life, in order to give themselves every chance to gain health again as soon as possible. If the daily routine is continued without any regard to the symptoms, this will undoubtedly have the effect of delaying the recovery and can even worsen the degree of suffering.

When diagnosed with colitis and periodically thereafter, there will be a requirement for a hospital consultant to monitor the extent of the ulceration of the large colon and this will require forms of x-ray to be undertaken. It is important to understand that the severity of what is witnessed with such tests will not necessarily correspond to how severe the subjective symptoms are. If there is a lot of ulceration present though the person is currently enjoying good health, that does not suggest symptoms are about to appear. The test will show the extent of the affected area of the colon yet as the symptoms are in remission, good health should be enjoyed. The information gathered will be of use as and when the next relapse occurs and then appropriate medication can be used to concentrate on the known area and extent of the ulceration.

Unfortunately a few sufferers do experience perforation of the bowel where a split forms in the colon and toxic waste can then spread into the bloodstream and cause infection. This only happens in a very small number of cases and only when severe symptoms have occurred over a period of time and the sufferer has not responded to the treatments for such complications. Any fear caused through expecting this to happen is misplaced as it is a fallacy to believe for all colitis sufferers that it will only be a matter of time before surgery is required and the bowel has to be cut out. The actual chances of this occurring are very small indeed yet by worrying and being fearful of this may just ignite sleeping colitis symptoms.

Whilst the disease can be very challenging at times, the sufferer, in the vast majority of cases, should enjoy long periods of good health. Colitis symptoms will appear when relapses happen yet by following the instructions given by doctors and hospital consultants and by discovering the knowledge and experience of those fellow sufferers, a person should be able to adapt their life accordingly and ease many of the often misplaced fears that have built up over time.

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May
06

One of the substances in anyone’s body, including teenagers, is a waxy substance called cholesterol. This substance is used by the body to manufacture cell membranes, certain hormones and vitamin D. There are two sources of cholesterol in the blood: food and the liver. An adolescent’s liver produces sufficient cholesterol for proper bodily function.
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Blood carries cholesterol, transporting it throughout the body in the form of round particles called lipoproteins. Two types of lipoproteins exist, low density lipoproteins (LDL) and high density lipoproteins (HDL). LDL cholesterol is often referred to as “bad cholesterol.” It builds up as plaque on arterial walls, a condition called atherosclerosis. The LDL levels in the blood should be low, and if it is high it is important to lower it. A healthy weight should be maintained and the person should exercise regularly. In addition, foods that are high in dietary cholesterol, saturated fats and calories should be avoided.

HDL cholesterol is commonly referred to as “good cholesterol”. HDL is a form of fat in the blood which helps remove LDL from the body and deters the accumulation of plaque in the arteries. The higher the level of HDL in the blood, the better off the person will be. HDL levels can be increased by exercising for at least twenty minutes every day, avoiding foods with saturated fats, and decreasing body mass. Some adolescents might need to take medication to increase their HDL level. Increasing HDL in this manner can be complicated, but the teen’s physician can develop a planned therapy to raise his or her HDL.

The blood’s fat and cholesterol levels can be ascertained through cholesterol screening. The days of young children and adolescents with normal cholesterol levels are unfortunately a thing of the past. Changing lifestyles and the trend toward eating junk food has greatly increased the likelihood of children and adolescents developing high cholesterol levels. This in turn also increases their risk of developing cardiovascular disease affecting the coronary arteries and other blood vessels. The primary reasons for this change are adolescent obesity, eating junk foods and fast foods that contain high amounts of fat, a sedentary lifestyle and high cholesterol levels in the family history. Maintaining normal blood cholesterol levels is an effective way to prevent coronary artery disease as well as high blood pressure.

Blood cholesterol levels vary from person to person. A healthy LDL level is lower than 130 milligrams, and a healthy HDL level is greater than 35 milligrams. If an adolescent’s HDL is below 35, he or she has an increased probability of developing heart disease. Similarly, an LDL above 135 milligrams is also dangerous. However, high LDL levels are common among Americans. And in adolescents who have a family history of high cholesterol, high cholesterol is even more likely.
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A child or adolescent with a parent who has high blood cholesterol levels and a family history of early-onset cardiovascular disease should have his or her cholesterol tested beginning at the age of two. Obese adolescents should not only have their cholesterol tested, but should have a blood lipids test performed as well. This test analyzes the quantities of different fats in the blood, including LDL, HDL and triglycerides.

Apr
29

As the weather warms and the days lengthen, we see more people outside working in the yard, walking or running on the streets, riding bikes, or even swimming. Spring and early summer often provide us with greater opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and even many races and competitions are scheduled to push us a little further. As we get more active, it is important that we take special care to do it right.

Let me give you several suggestions to help you enjoy your outdoor activities, stay active and limit injury or other difficulties.

1. Wear Appropriate Clothing. Just as you wouldn’t wear jeans to swim (unless you’re a Boy Scout earning the Swimming merit badge), you should wear appropriate clothing for the activities you are participating in. Exercise clothing are often designed to help wick moisture away from the body and maintain a good body temperature. Running shoes help facilitate the functioning of the foot, while protecting the feet from injury on the asphalt or cement that we commonly run on. Barefoot activities, even around your own yard, should be done with great care to minimize injury from items that may cause cuts, bruises or even fractures. Flip flops are probably less beneficial than the barefoot, because a flip flop provides a false sense of security without the protection.

2. Maintain Proper Fluids. Since the bodies regular functions are based on the fluid content of the cells, it is imperative that dehydration be minimized by proper fluid intake. The best fluids to restore fluids lost include water, and sports drinks (that provide necessary electrolytes). Juices and punches will provide less benefit, whereas soft drinks will often have detrimental effects on fluid levels due to other substances that can add to dehydration. Since it is recommended that on a normal day we drink 6-8 cups of water, significantly more water should be utilized on a warm day to help maintain regular fluid loads. A great indicator of the proper fluid intake is the color of your urine – Clear means a proper level of fluid intake.

3. Avoid Sun Damage To Skin. I recently found myself in the sun without the proper sunscreen. Although not outside for much more than 1 hour, I damaged my skin with a sunburn. Many of us like the tan color of the skin, but fail to consider the possible damage that sun can cause for the skin. Appropriate sunscreen, hats, long sleeved/legged clothing, closed shoes may all be appropriate to limit the burning or damaging of the skin. Although we do get beneficial vitamin D from the sun, we should limit risks of skin diseases or cancers from too much exposure. Proper care can allow us to enjoy the sun without risks of other concerns. Besides, who wants a painful sunburn on your face, nose, arms, legs or even feet. Remember those feet when avoiding burns, because sandals or flip flops don’t preclude skin injury.

4. Prepare Appropriately For Activities. Although we have discussed clothing, fluids and sunscreen for activities, we also shouldn’t forget preparing appropriately for the activities. Exercise should be started slowly, especially as the heat increases. Proper nutrition will also help you function more appropriately in any activity from gardening to waterskiing, swimming to biking. Even a relaxed walk through the neighborhood will be more enjoyable if proper preparation was done beforehand. Appropriate stretching activities are among the necessary preparations for many activities.

5. Make Time For Activities You Enjoy. With the warming weather comes increased responsibilities outside, from mowing lawns to pulling weeds. I strongly recommend making time for the activities you enjoy. Some of my favorite activities for the summer include camping, barbeques, swimming and running. Making time for these activities increases my enjoyment of the warmer weather.

6. Add Exercise To The Activities You Do. One of the most important activities to increased health and greater enjoyment of the warming weather is exercise. Whether an activity you enjoy (I love to run, for example) or just a necessary “evil”, make a plan to participate in 30 minutes of exercise at least 3 times a week. You will be amazed, after you get past the initial soreness, at the increased energy, the ability to accomplish more and the increased alertness of your mind from exercise. The hormones and stimulants released with exercise improve the overall functioning of the body in all other activities. If you need assistance getting started on an exercise program, talk with your physician who can provide this assistance.

7. Spend Time With Those You Love. The last key to enjoying your spring/summer activities is doing them with those you love. Being surrounded by good people is always more enjoyable.

May you enjoy this warming weather and stay safe and injury free!

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Mar
31

Understanding the glycemic index and how it affects your blood sugar may help you gain control of your blood sugar and help you make better food choices. If you are currently dealing with blood sugar problems or are diabetic you have probably heard the term glycemic index tossed around. Using this index can also reduce your risk of heart problems, promote weight loss, and improve cholesterol levels. Knowing what to eat using the glycemic index will help you take charge of your health.

The glycemic index is a method that ranks carbohydrates according to their effect on blood sugar levels. It has long been known that eating various carbohydrates have different consequences on our health. The glucose level in our bloodstream increases when we eat carbohydrates, especially things like processed sugar and high starch foods. What is just now coming to light is how eating certain good carbohydrates can actually keep blood sugar levels constant.

The key to using the glycemic index is learning how to exchange low glycemic index carbohydrates for those high index ones. It is not really complicated once you discover what works best for your body. Switching from highly processed grains is a good place to begin. Eating whole grains such as oats, bran and barley is important. Reduce the amount of starchy foods you eat, especially potatoes.

Increase your intake of things such as pasta and noodles. Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Salad is a great option but make sure you use salad dressings such as vinegar and oil or vinaigrette’s instead of the high calorie dressings. Fresh fruits can satisfy those cravings for sugar in a natural way that doesn’t raise your blood sugar to dangerous levels.

Eating low glycemic foods helps you stay fuller longer and reduces hunger. Because you are full longer, you eat less. This will result in weight loss. Weight loss is often extremely difficult for diabetics because of the medications they take. By eating less, losing weight and keeping blood sugar levels constant the need for medications sometimes decreases. Even if you are not able to lose weight or lower your use of medications, eating a healthy diet has positive health benefits.

Taking control of your health through use of the glycemic index is an easy way to improve your health. With a little education and proper shopping methods you can be on your way to improving your health. Do some research and see if the glycemic index might work for you.

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Mar
31

Irritable bowel syndrome affects millions of Americans. It usually manifests around age 20, and for reasons unknown strikes more women than men. Symptoms include abdominal pain, cramping and bloating, diarrhea or constipation, and mucous in the stools. While only a physician can diagnose irritable bowel syndrome and decide whether or not another serious illness is present or not, once you’re diagnosed there’s little that medical science can do other than offer some guidelines as to what to eat or avoid to prevent the occurrence of painful or debilitating IBS symptoms. Stress is often a trigger for IBS flare ups.

Stress and Your Body

Everyone experiences stress from time to time. Whether it’s getting stuck in traffic, taking tests, worrying about your job or money, there are often small, daily life stressors that accumulate and pile on the stress debt father than we can deal with it. Major life stressors, such as illness, loss of a job, death of a loved one, marriage, divorce and children can also create high stress levels in our lives.

When we’re under stress, whether big or small, our bodies go into the fight or flight response. This is nature’s way or preparing us to fight the perceived stress or run away from it. And while this mechanism served our ancestors well when they did things like fight wild beasts, it’s not so good for us now when the wild beasts we’re fighting are six lanes of stuck traffic or a poor performance review from our boss.

During times when stress levels rise, our bodies do several things to prepare for the fight or flight response. Breathing increases and may become shallow. Hormones flood the system along with other chemicals preparing us to battle or run from a perceived stressor. And blood moves from the digestive system to other places, slowing digestion so that energy can be put towards battling the stress rather than digestion.

Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach or experienced a ‘nervous stomach’ before a stressful event, such as making a speech, acting in a play, or even on your wedding day? That’s perfectly normal and an example of how your body’s reacting to stress.

But in modern living, our stress levels rise without relief. Turn on the television first thing in the morning and what do you hear and see? Images of war, strife, tension. Stories about bad things. By the time you’ve grabbed your car keys and headed out the door to work, your body’s already starting to respond to stress. And it never ends.

Stress and Serotonin

Many people assume that the body’s reaction to stress is all in our heads, but it’s actually throughout the body – and especially in the gut. Serotonin, the neurotransmitter that regulates mood and emotion, is manufactured not in the brain but in the colon. If your colon’s not healthy or if it’s bombarded by unremitting stress day in and day out, chances are good that your body’s serotonin levels are altered. And this can lead to depression and greater anxiety.

Which comes first – the stress response, low serotonin levels and IBS, or low serotonin and anxiety? No one knows. Doctors however are starting to prescribe antianxiety medications to patients with irritable bowel syndrome, and seeing improvements, which again underscores the connection between the brain, the gut and irritable bowel syndrome.

Natural Help: Diet, Colon Hydrotherapy and Stress Relief

But what can you do to help irritable bowel syndrome without taking medication? There’s a long list of holistic procedures you can try if you’re diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome. These include:

  • Changing gradually to a raw, living foods diet. This increases fiber intake, improves nutrition for most people, and provides the body with life-giving enzymes.
  • Colon hydrotherapy. Colon hydrotherapy uses water to gently cleanse impacted matter from the colon. This can help your body naturally evacuate waste easily. It often improves symptoms such as constipation, diarrhea and painful abdominal cramps.
  • Stress relief. Find ways to cope with daily stressful events. EFT or Emotional Freedom Technique is a method of dealing with stress that you can learn and practice on your own. Other methods to cope with stress include mindfulness, meditation, yoga and gentle exercise. Seek counseling from a professional if you’re dealing with extreme stress, anxiety disorder or depression.

With these tips, you may be able to manage or mitigate some of the stress in your life that may contribute to irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

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Mar
28

Alleviating the side effects of seasonal influenza with home flu remedies is affordable and easy. Relieving congested nasal passages and lungs, drinking plenty of fluids, taking an over-the-counter pain medication, and including immune booster supplements such as vitamin C, zinc, and elderberry lozenges in your diet are a few of the best known home flu remedies that work.

Tips For Relieving Congestion In The Nasal Passages And Lungs

Congestion relief is a chief concern for individuals who contract seasonal influenza. One easy and affordable home flu remedy is breathing aromatic steam. Try adding some fresh ginger, medicated topical ointment, or eucalyptus oil to a sink of steaming water. Then, drape a towel over the head and inhale the medicated steam. This opens the bronchial tubes which makes breathing easier. Another inexpensive method for congestion relief is to take a warm shower with the bathroom door closed. This acts much the same way a sauna does. The concentrated steam that gathers in the enclosed space opens nasal airways and moistens and thins mucus in the lungs, which is useful in easing a scratchy, sore throat.

Nasal saline irrigation is another one of the affordable home flu remedies that eases congestion. The most popular method for irrigating nasal passages is by squirting a saline mixture of one-fourth teaspoon salt, one-fourth teaspoon baking soda and eight ounces of warm water into one nostril and letting it drain through the other nostril. This provides relief to sensitive nasal tissues by clearing nasal passageways, thinning mucus, decreasing postnasal drip, and moistening dried mucus membranes. Virus particles and bacteria are also removed during this process, which is beneficial in slowing the spread of the virus because there are fewer germs present in the body to infect healthy cells.

Keeping Your Body Well Hydrated And Pain Free When Fighting Flu

Health professionals constantly advise us that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day, and this advice is especially important when one has influenza. Liquids are inexpensive, simple home flu remedies that keep the respiratory system hydrated and assist it in thinning the mucus that can build into a respiratory infection if it is not flushed out of the body’s system. Water is the best known and least expensive of the fluids. Hot chicken soup is also beneficial for the alleviation of irritated throats and congested lungs. It is a powerful mucus stimulant and studies have shown that it improves the function of cilia in preventing foreign bacteria and viruses from entering the body.

When an individual has a fever, which is the body’s way of fighting viral infections, dehydration is the enemy. Deciding to use a hot or cold liquid is a personal preference. Whichever form you choose, whether it be water, clear broths, decaffeinated teas, or electrolyte replacement drinks, all provide the body with the necessary coolants that protect sensitive organs and tissue from the heat damage associated with a fever. Other affordable fever reducers and easers of aching muscles are over-the-counter pain relievers such as aspirin, acetaminophen, and ibuprofen. It is important to note that one should never give aspirin to a child to reduce a fever unless recommended by a doctor, and one should always follow the dosage recommendations on the label.

Immune Boosters Provide Safe, Affordable Flu Remedies

Vitamins, minerals, and herbs, which are relatively inexpensive, provide antibodies, powerful antioxidants and antiviral agents to those suffering from seasonal influenza. Vitamin C and zinc, two of the best known flu remedies, aid in the production of white blood cells and also assist in the formation of antibodies that coat cell surfaces. A less known flu remedy gaining a reputation within the health community is elderberry lozenges. While vitamin C and zinc are excellent antioxidants, only elderberry lozenges have an established laboratory test record of providing effective relief for influenza A and B. Elderberry lozenges shorten the duration period of the flu by preventing the virus from compounding within the body.
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Fighting seasonal influenza does not have to be hard or expensive. Home flu remedies have provided affordable, simple relief to millions of flu sufferers. Staying hydrated, taking a pain reliever, and clearing the congestion in your lungs and sinus areas are three of the best methods for fighting the flu. Vitamins, minerals, and herbs also provide inexpensive relief of flu complications. Vitamin C and zinc are potent antioxidants, while elderberry lozenges shorten the duration of the flu by blocking viral reproduction.

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Mar
18

If you have answered yes to this question then it is possible you are suffering from some form of mental decline, which is remarkably common these days, and not just in elderly people.

Mental decline or brain dysfunction is often one of the first signs of Aging and it can be a frightening thing. I’m sure you have seen elderly people with Dementia who cannot remember what they had for breakfast and can’t remember even their loved ones names! Well I firmly believe that this scenario does not have to happen at all. I believe that you can maintain a strong and healthy mind at any age. Indeed, one of my goals as an Anti Aging specialist is to assist people like you who are worried about the state of their mental health.

The Best Memory & Brain Boosting Therapies

Having said that now let me focus on some therapies that you can immediately implement to help boost your memory and brain power, and that will keep your brain cells healthy and strong allowing you to age with a sharp, clear and focused mind.

Oxygenate Your Brain – Preserve Your Memory & Brain Power

Firstly and most importantly is making sure your brain is receiving enough oxygen. This sounds obvious enough but in reality It is not as simple as it sounds. Your brain cells (neurons) are extremely sensitive to oxygen, and when they don’t get enough of this vital substance they will start to malfunction and start to die. And once your brain cells die you can never replace them.

Many people have a congested and blocked cardiovascular system, with blood that is thick and full of toxins and excess fats and cholesterol. This leads to a poor blood flow and inadequate blood supply to your vital organs, including your brain.

Also, excess calcium in many people’s diets leads to calcium plaques that become deposited in arteries leading to reduced blood flow. The carotid arteries leading to the brain are commonly affected by this condition, leading to inadequate blood flow to the brain.

Another common problem that I have found in numerous people is a low oxygen carrying capacity within the blood itself. Even if you have good clean blood flowing to all parts of your body, if you do not have enough red blood cells to carry adequate oxygen to your cells, your cells will become hypoxic (a condition of low oxygen).

This leads to a slow death of brain cells – you will not notice an immediate or sudden loss of memory unless you have a sudden dramatic reduction in blood flow (which does happen in a stroke – leading to possibly permanently damaged brain cells). What you will notice however is a slow and gradual decline in your mental function and memory.

The solution to this problem is to firstly completely clean out your arteries to make sure they allow a good flow of blood to your brain and all your other organs. This will ensure that you can get enough memory boosting oxygen to your brain (assuming you have enough red blood cells to carry sufficient oxygen).

A complete whole body detoxification program using EBOO (extra corporeal blood oxygenation and ozonation) is in my opinion the most powerful way you can achieve a completely clean body and also clean arteries.

Following this you must check to see that you have adequate red blood cells in your blood in order to carry sufficient oxygen to your brain. A simple blood test will be able to determine this. If your red blood cell numbers are low you will need to take action to rectify this problem to preserve your brain function. I can advise you further if you need help with this problem.

Hormones Are Crucial For Your Memory and for Your Brain

Hormones are very important for your overall health and in particular for your sexual health, bone health, heart health, and especially for your brain health.

You may not be aware that your brain cells have the largest number of hormone receptors in your body. This means that your brain cells are even more susceptible to deficiencies in your hormone levels. If your brain cells don’t get enough hormones, then they will not function correctly, and their metabolism will slow down. When this happens, your brain function slows down and so does your memory.

Thyroid hormone is particularly important for your brain health, and if you have low levels of thyroid hormones your metabolism will slow down leading to numerous health problems – tiredness, weight gain, loss of hair, brain fog, and memory problems. In fact many people that have been diagnosed as suffering from dementia have low thyroid hormone levels. Once this problem is corrected, the dementia or memory problems often disappear.

In women the hormones estrogen and progesterone are both very important. In our society there tends to be an estrogen dominance or overload and a progesterone deficiency leading to a hormonal imbalance. This in turn leads to numerous significant health problems (increased breast cancer and heart disease risk are the major ones), and also to mental problems including depression, anxiety and memory loss. I will talk further about estrogen dominance in future articles as this is an extremely common and significant problem in both women and men

Testosterone is also another very important hormone that is critical for brain health in both men and women. This is a much maligned hormone and has been given a bad rap for its misuse within body building circles. However, testosterone is so critical to your health that there a large numbers of testosterone receptors not just in the sexual organs of men and women, but also in the heart and in the brain.

Evidence indicates that low levels of testosterone may contribute to memory impairment and increase the vulnerability of the brain to Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Beta-amyloid, a peptide that may accumulate in certain regions of the aging brain, is implicated in the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers have found that testosterone exerts neuroprotective benefits from the effects of toxic beta-amyloid. An article published in Brain Research describes a study in which cultured neurons were exposed to beta-amyloid in the presence of testosterone. The resulting toxicity from beta-amyloid was significantly reduced by testosterone.

Pregnenolone is another vitally important hormone within your body that plays a crucial role in brain and memory function. This is your “mother hormone” form which all the other sex hormones are made.

Pregnenolone is one of the major hormones in the brain. It is produced by certain brain cells, as well as being absorbed into the brain from the blood. It protects brain cells from injury caused by fatigue, and an adequate amount has a calming effect on the emotions, which is part of the reason that it protects us from the stress response that leads to an excessive production of cortisone.

Hormones should only be taken in their bio-identical form, meaning that they are the exact same hormones that your body makes, and not synthetic substitutes of the hormones. Bio-identical hormones will lead to healthy reactions in your body, whereas synthetic hormones may lead to symptomatic improvement in the short term, but in the long term will cause significant health problems to your body.

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Mar
17

The symptoms of a brain tumor are often similar to many other diseases. While experiencing these symptoms are not cause for alarm, you should have them checked by a doctor. The symptoms of a brain tumor can easily be mistaken for any number of diseases. Early detection is your best chance for survival.

Headaches

Headaches are the most common initial symptom. Generally, brain tumor headaches start out the worse in the morning, getting better as the day continues. They can sometimes be so painful that they rouse a person from sleep. After wakening, the person may vomit and then feel better. Headaches often worsen with exercise, coughing, with a change in position from kneeling or bending. These headaches typically don’t respond to the usual headache remedies.

Not that a headache is by any means conclusive of brain cancer. Talk to your doctor. It may be the kids driving you crazy. It may be something more serious. Have it checked out to be safe.

Mental or Other Personality Changes

You may experience problems with memory, especially short term memory, speech, communication or have concentration issues. You may face severe intellectual problems that are followed by dull confusion. You may experience changes in behavior, temperament and personality, depending on the location of the tumor.

Seizures

About 1/3 of those carrying brain tumors don’t even realize it until they’ve had a seizure, a very common symptom of a brain tumor. They are caused by an interrupted flow of electricity to the brain, causing convulsions, unusual sensations and possible loss of consciousness. You may also experience focal seizures, such as a brief muscle spasm, feeling of tingling or interrupted speech problems.

Focal Symptoms

More specific focal symptoms also occur and can often be used to identify the location of the brain tumor. These include hearing ringing or buzzing sounds or complete hearing loss, decreased muscular control, lack of coordination, decreased sensation, weakness, difficulty with walking and speech, and double vision.

Mass Effect

Mass effect is caused by the increased pressure of the tumor. It swells the brain, causing it to accumulate a soft liquid. It can be observed by an eye doctor when he/she checks your eyes. When it develops, prompt treatment is required to avoid serious consequences.

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Mar
11

When you have consumed more liquor than your system is capable to manage. This can cause to you going through a hangover. Avoiding consuming an excessive amount of alcohol is the best treatment for hangovers. However, if there is a case where someone does get a hangover there are treatment that can be used to treat it. Read the following piece to receive instructions on how to go about doing this.

Things you will need:

  • Water
  • Fluids like fruit drinks or Gatorade etc
  • Fruits
  • Peppermint
  • Honey
  • Thyme
  • Vitamin C

Instructions are as follows:

1. One of the best remedies for getting rid of a hangover is getting some good rest. So your system can unwind and naturally rebuld itself.

2. Consume plenty of fluids such as tomato juice, orange juice (which is rich in vitamin C), Powerade or Gatorade. You may also take some vitamin C pills which aids your liver to break down alcohol.

3. Consume foods that are rich in minerals such as canned fish or pickles. Also eat plenty of fruits like bananas, apples, oranges, melons etc.

4. Exercising is a great way for relieving your body from a hangover. Exercising helps the body by releasing the toxins which cause the hangover in the first place. Exercising promotes good blood and oxygen circulation thus rejuvenating your body to its normal functioning.

5. Peppermint herb is a great alternative for relieving your body from hangover. Peppermint helps to remove gas from the stomach with a carminative substance. The peppermint can either be made by boiling it to make tea or. Another option is to chew the leaf which helps to relax the stomach walls.

6. Heat up some water in a pot until it becomes hot, a little below boiling point, then take five (5) fresh or dried leaves of thyme and lightly beat them out and put them in a cup. Place the water into the cup and place a cover on it for five (5) minutes then strain the tea to get rid of the leaves and drink.

6. If the hangover is still at a severe level after sleeping, you can use 2 – 6 teaspoons of honey every twenty minutes after awaking. Honey contains fructose which is a type of sugar that helps to fight the ailment of the alcohol.

Tip

When attempting to cure yourself from a hangover try to stay away from beverages that causes your body to have dehydration such as coffee which contains caffeine. These will only help the dehydration process which will not help to lower the symptoms of the hangover.

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