An antibiotic is any chemical that is formulated to attack bacteria. Antibiotics that are administered to people will do one of three things to bacteria: 1. Kill it, 2: Disable it (causing normal antibodies to be able to kill it), or 3. Be infective and do nothing. Some antibiotics are natural, such as certain fungus and others are engineered by man. Antibiotics are ineffective against viruses; they are only used to attack, infection causing, bacteria. Some bacteria can survive even when antibiotics are administered to kill it. This "survival ability," is referd to resistance. The more resistant bacteria are to antibiotics, the higher the dosage administered to kill it must be.

Antibiotic resistance refers to when regardless of how much antibiotic is administered to a person, the particular bacteria refuses to die. The only thing that can be done is to try a different type of antibiotic. One problem is that some bacteria are resistant because it reproduces itself to fast to be killed. Meaning the amount being killed is much less than the amount being produced. When bacteria have antibiotic resistance, it starts to cause infection more rapidly. Other antibiotics must be tried before the infection spreads too much. Antibiotic resistance is a big problem in people who have reoccurring infections. Some infections are minor and will go away on their own, but others can seriously harm or even kill you.

Many of the bacteria that we get in our bodies come from the food we eat. For example raw chicken can contain E-coli (a bacteria that is thrives in health meat); but the spread of this bacteria can be prevented by using hygienic kitchen practices. The best way to prevent the spread of bacteria is to know where it exists. Antibiotic resistance usually occurs in bacteria that have been around for many years. Unfortunately, different bacteria will always develop different ways to resist antibiotics; but at the same time medical science will continue to come up with different antibiotics to fight the bacteria. There are many antibiotics out there that have stood the test of time in fighting bacteria, and will continue to do so in the future.

Millions of people have headaches every day, but most people don't bother to find out the source of them. A headache is either an intense or mild discomfort that affects either portions or the entire head. There are many different types of headaches, all of which have different symptoms. One of the most common types is a migraine headache. This type is characterized by an intense pounding feeling and can have other side effects as well. Such symptoms include: changes in vision (like seeing flashes, colors, or squiggly lines), tingling sensations in the face, confusion, sensitivity to light, sounds, or smells, and feeling lightheaded, nauseated, or tired.

Another common type is a tension headache. This type is caused by tightness in the neck and scalp area. The pressure of a tension headache is said to feel like your head is being squeezed by a vise. The tension can actually spread past the head to the neck and shoulders as well. This can cause tightening of shoulder and neck muscles, which will result in irregular muscle contractions and spasms. Another type is a cluster headache. This type is characterized by sudden starting and stopping and only affecting one side of the head. People sometimes have cluster headaches repeatedly at the same times of day. Unfortunately, this pattern of, “on and off” headaches can last for months at a time.

There is another type called a sinus headache, which is caused by pressure from inflamed or swollen sinus tissues. Sinus headaches are usually associated with sinus infections and the pain caused by them is in the facial area. This area includes: the forehead, cheeks, jaw, and behind the nose. Other symptoms include: fever, a swollen face, chills, and nasal congestion and secretion. A hormonal headache is caused be changes in estrogen levels during menstruation. Pregnancy, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), or menopause can lead to many of this type of headache.

Rebound headaches are common in people who have a lot of headaches. These people constantly take medication to get rid of their headaches and develop a tolerance to the medication. This causes them to take more to rid themselves of their headache increasing their tolerance. The bigger problem occurs when a lack of the medication actually begins to cause headaches. The type of headache that is the least common is an organic headache. This type is caused by serious complications of the brain such as tumors, infections, or hemorrhaging (internal bleeding). Organic headaches cause severe and intense pain and have other symptoms such as confusion, loss of balance, seizures, or impairment of speech.

We have all had bruises at one time or another. A bruise can be caused by any trauma (blunt impact) to the skin. Two other medical terms for bruises are contusions and ecchymosis. A bruise is a discoloration of the skin caused by bleeding under the skin. When a body part is struck, the veins and capillaries (the smallest blood vessels) can rupture (break). A bruise is the result of when this rupture occurs but the skin does not break. When you get a bruise, the red blood cells leak out of the broken blood vessels and seep into surrounding tissues.

A good example of a bruise involves fruit. When an orange is damaged, the internal structures that hold the juice can break without tearing the peal. This causes the orange to have a soft spot (a bruise). This is exactly what happens to the human skin when we get a bruise. When you get a bruise, the skin and surrounding tissues quickly become tender (soft), red, and swollen. The broken blood vessels begin to repair themselves; but during this process blood continues to seep into the surrounding tissue.

A bruise changes color in a predictable pattern over time. The color allows you to estimate when the injury happened. Within 24 hours of the occurrence of the bruise, it begins to get darker. After about two days, the blood under the skin begins to be absorbed by the surrounding tissues, causing the bruise to become a dark blue or purple. This is where the phrase, "black and blue," comes from. After about a week it turns a greenish color. Over the course of two weeks, the bruise will become light brown or yellow, and eventually will turn back to its normal skin color.

There is not much treatment involved for bruises. If it swells a lot, it can be reduced by holding an ice pack on it or by raising the bruised area above the heart. Bruises are sometimes painful in affected area, but are not usually dangerous. Sometimes, someone with a very serious bruise can develop hematoma. Hematoma is collection of blood in the body tissues that results from hemorrhaging (internal bleeding). The blood gets hard and travels very slowly around the area until it dissipates. This causes a lot more pain than a normal bruise. On rare occasions, a hematoma might have to be surgically removed, as that they can block normal blood flow. If you get a bruise, don’t worry because it will go away on its own.

Asthma is a serious medical condition involving the bronchial tubes (the tubes that allow air to travel to the lungs). Someone who has asthma has trouble breathing normally because the muscles of the bronchial tubes have irregular spasms. These spasms actually block the flow of air to the lungs. Other than difficulty breathing, asthma causes such problems as: an increase in pulse rate (heartbeat), dry coughing, feelings of tightness in the chest cavity, and excessive wheezing (a whistling sound caused by air moving through irregularly narrowed airways).

There are two types of asthma. Extrinsic asthma is a type of asthma that is caused by taking in (usually through inhaling) external things that irritate the body. Things that cause extrinsic asthma include: normal allergies (dust partials or animal hair), everyday pollution, smoking or being around smokers, being near certain industrial or household chemicals, or even taking aspirin. Intrinsic asthma is a type of asthma that is caused by internal problems. Things that cause intrinsic asthma include: emotional trauma, doing strenuous physical activity or exercise, upper respiratory infections, and gastro-esophageal reflux (damage the lining of the esophagus).

Asthma can be a life threatening issue if it is not properly treated. An asthma attacks can be short lived or last for days. Some people have seasonal asthma caused by changes in weather and pollen in the air. Extrinsic asthma can be controlled in different ways. You can reduce dust and chemical levels around your house and work. Special pillows and bed sheets are made to protect your bed from many allergens. This can help asthma sufferers sleep better. Stay away from dairy products, as that they have been proven to constrict the bronchial tubes even further in people with asthma.

If you have asthma you should talk to a medical professional. Things such as inhalers or medications can be prescribed. Caffeine has been shown to help fend off asthma in some cases. If you have an asthma attack without your medication, coffee may help. Unfortunately, people with intrinsic asthma tend to not respond as well to medical treatment as those with extrinsic asthma. Although, people younger than forty, will not usually develop intrinsic asthma.

How much sugar do you consume in a day? It probably is a lot more than you think. In this day and age the average American (man, woman, and child) consumes about 115 pounds of sugar per year. Sugar (pure sucrose) is an unnatural, crystalline substance that is produced by processing sugar cane or sugar beets. The problem with this refining process is that, when it is done, all of the natural and beneficial nutrients have been taken out. Natural sugar cane and sugar beets contain proteins, vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and nutrients that are refined out when sugar is made.

Sugar would not be such a problem if it wasn't so widely accepted. The quantities that we ingest on a normal basis are far beyond what our bodies can handle. This is a major reason for many common health problems seen today. The medical definition as to whether a substance is good or bad for you, has to do with how much is taken in. For example, many snakes have venom that is deadly to humans if too much is taken in, yet that same venom can be used for medicinal purposes in very small quantities. The same goes for sugar, but we as a society take in way too much.

Approximately 95% of people are addicted to sugar in some way. The reason sugar is so addictive is due to its seductive taste. People develop a strong craving for sugar at very young ages. Even at birth, babies are fed formulas that contain sugar. Babies who are breastfed still develop a taste for sugar because a mother's breast milk contains the sugar that the mother eats. Most foods we eat on a daily basis contain large amounts of sugar. Americans are supposedly the best fed people in the world; but are we eating the right things? If you actually read the labels of the food we eat, you would realize how much sugar we take in. Almost every processed food contains it. The list is endless, but examples of such foods would be: ketchup, most cereals, hotdogs, and many soups.

Over the course of many years, sugar can damage your pancreas (which can cause diabetes). Your endocrine system (your body's natural glands that produce essential chemicals) can be thrown out of balance. This will cause your body's blood sugar to dramatically fluctuate. Excessive sugar intake can also contribute to: heart disease, arteriosclerosis (thickening of artery walls, causing them to be less flexible), depression or other mental illness, cancer, high blood pressure, cavities, tooth loss, bleeding gums, fatigue, overgrowth of yeast, increased premenstrual syndrome (PMS), anxiety, irritability, and hyperactivity in children. In short, sugar may taste good, but it is definitely not good for you.

Athlete's foot is a skin disease caused by a fungus infection on the skin of your feet. This infection usually occurs between your toes. All fungus thrives in dark, warm, and humid environments. The term "athlete's foot," is common because most athletes hang around places where it is warm and damp. Such warm and damp places include: locker rooms, areas surrounding swimming pools, and showers rooms. Shoes stored in such places get the fungus in them and then transferred it to your feet. Any surface where the infection has been contacted is a potential place to get athlete's foot. Keep in mind that you do not have to be an athlete to get athlete's foot. Anyone who is near a place that contains suitable conditions for fungus growth, such as your bedroom closet, can get it.

There are many symptoms of athlete's foot. Such symptoms include: itching sensations, scaling (a thickening of your foot soles due to warped skin), inflammation (swelling) of the feet, dry skin on feet surfaces, and the formation of blisters. When the blisters break, the skin cracks. This causes open wounds on the feet that swell and are extremely painful. Scratching your feet's surface often spreads the fungus infection to other parts of your feet. In addition to the soles of your feet and around the toenails, athlete's foot can spread to other parts of the body. People, who scratch their feet and then touch their armpits, groin, or anywhere else, can spread it. The infection can then be spread further from clothing or bed sheets.

Preventing athlete's foot is not easy, because there are so many ways to contract it. Tips to prevent it include: avoid walking barefoot, use talcum powder to reduce sweating, wear light shoes that can breath, use shower shoes, wear socks that keep your feet dry, dry your feet well when getting out of the shower, change shoes and socks more frequently if you sweat a lot, and wash your feet with soapy water daily. If you do get athlete's foot, use fungus killing products, such as athlete's foot sprays (although, sprays usually do not penetrate rough skin) and oral medications, such as antifungal drugs. Use powder and wash and dry your feet as well as possible. If the infection persists even with good foot hygiene, consult a podiatrist (a foot doctor) for further treatment.

Anabolic steroids change the rates of testosterone in the body. This means that profound changes can occur in the reproductive systems of both men and women. Abuse of steroids can lead to increased physiological concentrations of testosterone. Meanwhile, the luteinizing hormone and follicle stimulation hormone (two hormones used in egg fertilization) production will decrease. High doses of steroids will lead to hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism (decreased function of the gonads or sexual organs).

In men, a decreased level of gonadotropin (protein hormones that stimulate ovulation) secretion causes a wearing away of the testes, as well as a decrease of sperm cell production. Oligo (reduced sperm count), azoospermia (absence of sperm in semen), and an increased number of abnormal sperm cells have been shown in men who abuse steroids, which results in decreased fertility. After stopping steroid use, fertility should return in about six months; but those who have taken extremely high dosages, such as bodybuilders, may never regain testicular functions.

A common side effect in men is gynecomastia (formation of breasts). Gynecomastia is caused by an increased level of estrogen (the female hormone) in the male body, and is irreversible except by surgery. Other side effects include: increased sexual desire, increased erectile dysfunction, and sexual aggressiveness, which increases the risk of getting involved in sexual assault.

In women, small amounts of testosterone are normally produced. Steroid use increases these levels. Increased male sex hormones in women decrease their amount of natural estrogen. This can result in the inability to ovulate (produce eggs), and cause abnormal menstrual cycles. Abnormalities usually include amenorrhea (the absence of menstruation) or shortened menstrual cycles. Other side effects steroid in females include: increased sexual desire, hypertrophy (an increase in size) of the clitoris. In pregnant women, pseudohermaphroditism (having external genitalia of one sex and internal sex organs of the other sex), irregular growth, or even death can occur in the fetus.

Other common side effects of steroid abuse in women include: hair loss, reduction of bangs (the frontal hair line), lowering of the voice, increased acne (pimples), increased growth of facial hair, male pattern baldness, coarsening of the skin, and breast atrophy (shrinkage or wasting away). The deeper voice, decreased breast size, hair loss, and clitoral hypertrophy are all irreversible except by surgery.

Anabolic steroids are used to usually used to enhance athletic performance. The problems begin when steroids are abused. Many times athletes and bodybuilders take an overabundance of steroids, sometimes up to 40 times the recommended usage. The reason for steroid abuse is the effectiveness of stacking. Stacking steroids has a synergistic effect, meaning that each dosage magnifies the last dosage's effect. For example, one dosage may add ten pounds of muscle mass, but taking two dosages together may add 30-40 pounds of muscle instead of twenty.

Unfortunately, abusing steroids has many negative effects. The phrase, "less is more," is absolutely true. Side effects can include: liver damage, damage to the cardiovascular system, and psychological effects. There are many ways excessive steroid use can damage the liver. Decreased hepatic excretory function (the liver's way of getting rid of toxins) can occur. Intra-hepatic cholestasis (severe itching without any lesions of the skin), jaundice (a yellowing of the skin), hepatic peliosis (bleeding and enzyme leakage of the liver), and tumors that can lead to hepatic carcinoma (tumors in the lining of the liver).

Damage to the cardiovascular system from abuse of steroids mostly involves an increased risk of heart disease. Cardiovascular issues can include: an increase in total cholesterol levels, a decrease in lipoprotein lipase (an enzyme that breaks down fats) levels, an increase in diastolic blood pressure, structural changes in the heart, decreased ischemic tolerance (inadequate blood flow), cardiomyopathy (weakness of the heart), myocardial infarction (heart attacks), and cerebrovascular accidents (problems with blood vessels in the brain).

Abuse of anabolic steroids can have many psychological effects as well. Testosterone levels can increase in the blood causing, aggressiveness and increased sexual desire. The increased aggressiveness can cause overt violence and behavior changes including violent criminal behavior. Other side effects can include: euphoria, dependency, confusion, mental depression, sleeping disorders, suicidal thoughts, mood changes, pathological anxiety, paranoia, and hallucinations.

Patellofemoral Syndrome (PFS) is more commonly referred to as Runner's Knee. PFS is a softening or wearing away of the tissues and cartilage under the kneecap. This causes the cartilage to crack and fall apart, resulting in intense pain and inflammation of the knee area. The cartilage in the knee actually becomes rough like sandpaper due to the fact that the kneecap does not smoothly move over the knee. There are distinct symptoms of PFS such as: pain around and beneath the knee, a grinding noise that occurs called kneecap crepitus, and swelling of the knee after exercise.

There are many causes of PFS. The main cause is overpronation, which is when your feet rotate too far inward while running, causing the kneecap to twist in irregular positions. Proper tracking of the kneecap is assisted with the quadriceps muscles. Overpronation will cause these muscles to weaken and become tired more easily. The weakness in the quadriceps muscles can cause muscle imbalance, a tight hamstring (a tendon that helps form the borders of the space behind the knee), and a tight iliotibial band (a muscle on the outside of the thigh). Other causes of PFS are: incorrectly worn shoes (too small or loose), wearing old or worn out shoes, and overtraining athletically.

There are many self-treating remedies for PFS. If you develop PFS, you should avoid activities that put extra strain on the knees, keep your feet elevated whenever possible, apply ice to the shin area to prevent inflammation, use anti-inflammatory creams or gels, take minor pain relief medications such as ibuprofen, and when you have no current pain, do quadriceps muscle exercises. If self-treating remedies do not work, consult your doctor, as that surgery may be needed. If you still wish to exercise, do things like swimming that place less strain on the knees.

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There are many different Periodontal (gum) diseases. The two most common are gingivitis and periodontitis. Periodontal diseases are chronic bacterial, gum infections that can lead to other problems such as losing your teeth. Periodontal is a term that means, around the tooth. Diseases such as these, affect the bone and gums that actually support your teeth. Periodontal diseases start from the formation of plaque on the teeth. Plaque is a colorless residue that forms on the teeth from everyday eating and drinking. The bacteria in plaque causes inflammation (swelling) of the gums that eventually can lead to periodontal diseases.

The most common and easily contractible periodontal disease is gingivitis. Gingivitis is a mild swelling of the gums, causing the gums to occasionally bleed. There is usually no discomfort when you have gingivitis, so people just live with it. The bigger problem is when gingivitis is left untreated. This results in periodontitis.

Periodontitis occurs when plaque begins to form below the lining of the gums. The bacteria in the plaque causes massive gum irritation and inflammation that seriously affects the bone and tissues that support your teeth. Spaces (pockets) between the teeth begin to form and become even more infected. This destructive process repeats itself over and over, eventually causing your teeth to become loose. If they become too loose, they must be removed.

The main cause of periodontal diseases is of course, bad oral hygiene. Regular brushing and flossing of your teeth will dramatically reduce the formation of plaque. If you contract gingivitis, it is reversible if you get professional treatment as soon as possible. Once untreated gingivitis advances into periodontitis, you will have much bigger problems.

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High blood pressure is an issue with many Americans today. Statistics show that around 85 million Americans (one-third of adults) age twenty and older have high blood pressure. Unfortunately, 40% of these people are unaware that they even have a problem. In 2005, for every death per 100,000 Americans, high blood pressure was the cause of death for 20 white males, 63 black males, 20 white females and 54 black females. This may not sound like a lot, but over the last ten years, the death rate from high blood pressure has risen a staggering 33%.

High blood pressure (often called essential hypertension) is when your blood puts high tension (pressure) on the arteries. Blood pressure is measured using two numbers. The top number is the systolic blood pressure, which is pressure in the arteries as the heart contracts and pumps blood into the arteries. The bottom number is the diastolic blood pressure, which is the pressure in the arteries when the heart is relaxing after it contracts. These numbers are displayed as systolic over diastolic (S/D). Normal blood pressure is below 120/80. If your blood pressure is 140/90 or higher, you have high blood pressure.

All the causes of high blood pressure are not known, but causes known thus far include: a high intake of salt, genetics, lack of elasticity in the arteries, lack of exercise, obesity, smoking, drinking, too much caffeine, normal aging, and inflammation. Chronic high blood pressure can lead to numerous health problems. Such problems include: an enlarged heart, different heart diseases, brain or nerve damage, kidney failure, negative changes in the eye's retina such as light hemorrhaging (bleeding), narrowing of your small arteries, and swelling of the eye nerves.

You can get your blood pressure checked at any local doctor's office. A sphygmomanometer (a blood pressure cuff) is placed over the upper arm and is inflated to cut off the blood flow to the brachial artery (the main artery in the arm). As the cuff's pressure is released, the doctor can measure your systolic and diastolic blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may tell you to modify your lifestyle (exercise, stop smoking or drinking, ect.) or prescribe you medication. Have your blood pressure checked often, so you can find out if it is high, before it becomes a big problem.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms: Phylloquinone (Vitamin K1) and Menaquinone (Vitamin K2). Vitamin K is primarily used in for controlling blood coagulation (the clotting of blood) and is necessary for the formation of the liver protein that controls coagulation. Vitamin K is used in the creation of prothrombin, which combines with calcium salts to form thrombin. Thrombin is then mixed with other enzymes to form blood clots to stop bleeding from occurring.

Vitamin K can help in the prevention of osteoporosis, which is the loss of calcium from our bones. Vitamin K also helps in the process of bone formation and repair. Osteocalcin is a protein that forms when bone are created. Osteocalcin can be found in bones, cartilage, and soft body tissues. Vitamin K is needed to to help in bone mineralization when osteocalcin is formed. When food is passed through the intestines, Vitamin K helps convert glucose (sugar) to glycogen. Glycogen is a form of sugar in a storage state. Glycogen is stored in the liver when you eat excessive carbohydrates. Then in times of sugar shortages, glycogen is released and converted back to glucose.

A Vitamin K deficiency is one of the main causes of hemorrhaging (severe bleeding) in the body. When an infant is born with a Vitamin K deficiency, they can contract Hemorrhagic disease, which is a bleeding problem that occurs during the first few days of life. Other results of Vitamin K deficiencies include: postoperative bleeding (bleeding after a completed operation), internal bleeding (bleeding inside your body), hematuria (blood in the urine), muscle hematoma (a collection of blood within a confined space of muscle mass), nosebleeds, and Intracranial hemorrhages (an accumulation of blood in the skull).

Evidence has shown that Vitamin K2 (Menaquinone) may help improve certain blood disorders called Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). MDS increases the risk of contracting Acute Myeloid Leukemia, which is a cancerous blood disease that causes immature white blood cells to form in the blood and in bone marrow. Dietary sources of Vitamin K include: leafy vegetables, cheese, liver, asparagus, coffee, yogurt, bacon and green tea.

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, which assists in maintaining the blood levels of calcium. This is done by increasing how much calcium is absorbed from food and minimizing calcium loss during urination. The more calcium that is absorbed by the blood stream from our food, the less calcium is extracted from what is stored in our bones. This is a good thing because the more that calcium is extracted from the bones, the more dense and brittle the bones become.

Vitamin D (sometimes called Cholecalciferol), is strangely enough, produced by the skin, when the body is subjected to light energy. We all know, of course, that the main source of light energy is, ultraviolet rays (UV-rays), produced by the sun. People, who receive adequate exposure to sunlight, do not need to get Vitamin D from dietary supplements.

Many places have seasonal changes, latitude placement issues (being too far north or south of the equator), and certain times of day, that cause sunlight to occur less frequently. Other causes of sunlight blockage include: smog (a smoke and fog mixture caused from pollution), the use of too much sunscreen, and atmospheric overcast (cloudy weather). This can cause a deficiency of the right quantities of needed sunlight to retain good Vitamin D levels.

Vitamin D deficiencies can result in a number of problems. The two most common problems are Rickets and Osteomalacia, Rickets is a bone deformation causing bones to be long and bowed. Osteomalacia is a problem of your bones being too soft. Both diseases are caused by the loss of calcium and other minerals from the bones. Other problems include: multiple sclerosis, autoimmune arthritis, and diabetes. Humans have Vitamin D receptors in the pancreas, which help regulate the flow of insulin.

If you are not exposed to enough sunlight, there are many supplements designed to help boost Vitamin D levels. You can also receive Vitamin D from egg yolks and fish oils. Remember that over exposure to sunlight and supplements, will not result in the overproduction of Vitamin D. Too much exposure can cause problems such as skin cancer from ultraviolet rays.

Insulin a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates carbohydrate metabolism, which controls the level of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Insulin also, among other things, affects carbohydrate homeostasis, which can change the liver's ability to release the fat that it stores. In the pancreas, there is a section called the islets of langerhans. This section contains billions of hormone producing cells, 65-80% of which are beta cells. Beta cells (β-cells) are the cells that produce insulin.

Diabetes is divided into two categories: Type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes (also called insulin dependent diabetes) is cause by an immunities disorder. In this case, the immune system thinks that the beta cells produced are not supposed to be in the body. This causes the body's natural antibodies attacks the beta cells. This unfortunately has the effect of no insulin being produced.

Type 2 diabetes (also called non-insulin dependent diabetes) is where insulin is still produced by the beta cells. In this case, one of 2 things occurs. Either the body's cells do not properly respond to the produced insulin, or the amount of insulin produced by the beta cells is not sufficient enough to meet the body's needs. It is a myth that diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar. It was once thought that people with diabetes are not allowed to consume sugar, but when you have diabetes, you can still enjoy your favorite sugary foods as long as they are part of a normal diet.

Symptoms of diabetes include: excessive thirst, frequent urination, extreme hunger, blurry vision, increased fatigue, unusual weight loss, or irritability. Diabetes can cause numerous problems. Such problems include: Neuropathy (a type of nerve damage), Nephropathy (a type of kidney disease), heart disease, Retinopathy (a type of eye damage), amongst many others. If you think you or someone you know has diabetes, you or they should be checked out immediately. Your doctor can help you keep your diabetes under control by having you lose weight, change your diet, and increase your exercise. If this is not enough, many medications are available, including insulin injections and other treatments.

Bulimia, sometimes called bulimia nervosa, is another eating disorder (disease). Just like anorexia, bulimia is caused by a fear of gaining weight. 10% of college age women have bulimia and 10% of all people who it affects are men. Bulimia is characterized by two parts: the continuous processes of binge eating and then purging out the food. It is hard to determine whether or not someone is suffering from bulimia. This is due to because they usually look physically normal, bingeing and purging is usually done behind closed doors, and they will deny that their condition is even a problem.

The first part is binge eating, which is where a person eats a much larger quantity of food than the average person would in a similar situation. Binge eating is not a eating to satisfy hunger, but a response to depression, stress, or self esteem problems. While binge eating occurs, the person loses control. Sufferers of this sometimes consume up to 20,000 calories in one time period. Binge eaters may do so anywhere from twice a day to several times per day depending on preference. After binge eating occurs, there is a short-lived period of self satisfaction. Most times the foods of choice on which to binge are considered to be comfort foods. Comfort foods are usually foods that are sweet, high in calories, or smooth. Such foods include: ice cream, cakes, pies, and pastries.

After the period of self satisfaction ends, self loathing (feeling bad about yourself) occurs. At this time, the second part of bulimia occurs, which is the purging out food. Purging is using inappropriate methods to forcefully expel foods from the body at a faster than normal rate. The main methods of purging include: forcing vomiting to occur, fasting (not eating for long periods of time), enemas (rectally administered fluids that induce bowel movements), excessive use of laxatives (drugs that induce an emptying of the intestinal tract), excessive use of diuretics (drugs that force the kidneys to secrete more sodium inducing the discharge of urine), or compulsive exercising.

There are many medical complications that occur with bulimia. Excessive vomiting will cause acidic gastric contents to churn causing erosion of tooth enamel, dental cavities, a sensitivity to hot or cold food, swelling and soreness in the salivary glands, swollen glands in the neck and face, vomiting of blood, massive heartburn, and ruptures of the stomach and esophagus. Excessive usage of laxatives and diuretics can cause stomach ulcers (holes in the stomach walls), bloating, indigestion, constipation, abnormal buildup of fluid in the intestines, disruption of normal bowel release functions, and dehydration (loss of water).

The disease of bulimia as a whole can cause a decrease in libido (sexual desire), physical weakness, bloodshot eyes, exhaustion, and an abnormal heartbeat to occur. In very serious cases, 10% of people with bulimia will have a heart attack. The self loathing period that occurs can lead to suicidal thoughts as well. Bulimia is mental health issue and is treatable by properly trained professionals. Please, if you suffer from bulimia or know of a friend or loved one who does, get the help you or the one you wish to help needs before it is too late.

Anorexia, sometimes called anorexia nervosa, is an eating disorder (disease) where people actually starve themselves to prevent weight gain. Anorexia is actually a negative mental heath issue. Someone suffering from this disease is much skinnier than they should be, but has convinced him or herself that they are overweight. A person with anorexia is usually about 15-20% below that person's normal body weight.

Anorexic people have an extreme fear of becoming fat. It is this fear that fuels the development of self starvation. Many of those who suffer from it will have weird eating habits including refusing to eat in front of other people. Many times if the sufferer will make big meals for other people to hide their problem and then refuse to eat any of it. Unfortunately, many times it is society's twisted view of, "the perfect image," that will drive people to become anorexic. Most people who have anorexia, are in a position where they must remain thin, because they are in the public eye. Such rolls as this would include: modeling, dancing, being in theater or film, or the being in some athletic event.

Although, anorexia mainly affects adolescent women, there are many males with this disease as well. About 2.5-3 million women suffer from anorexia, while at the same time another 200-300 thousand men suffer from it as well. Unfortunately, about 10% of the population with anorexia will end up dying from their condition. Most of the men who suffer from anorexia are elderly, usually 60-80 years of age. Some of the physical symptoms of anorexia are: anxiety, brittle skin, weakness, being obsessed about calorie intake, having shortness of breath, and in specifically women, the loss of at least three menstrual cycles in a row.

Unfortunately, there are many consequences of having an anorexic lifestyle. Such consequences include: low body temperature, shrunken bones, irregular heartbeat, mineral loss, permanent stagnation of normal growth, or the development of osteoporosis (weak or brittle bones). Women who are pregnant are supposed to gain between 25-30 pounds. Telling this to an anorexic person would sound to them like gaining over a hundred pounds. An anorexic, pregnant woman can have serious trouble conceiving a child or carrying a baby to full term. Also not receiving the proper portions and varieties of food intake, can seriously put your unborn child at risk.

Anorexia is mental health issue and is treatable by properly trained professionals. Please, if you suffer from anorexia or know of a friend or loved one who does, get the help you or the one you wish to help needs before it is too late.

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Postpartum Depression (PPD) is sometimes referred to as Postnatal Depression. PPD is a form of depression that affects certain women after giving childbirth. The term maternity blues (or baby blues), refers to a temporary state of mild mood swings that occurs in 80% of women after pregnancy. The maternity blues usually last somewhere between a few hours to possibly a week after having the baby. The symptoms of the baby blues can include: inability to sleep, panic attacks, irritability, inability to concentrate, headaches, or tearfulness. This is nothing to worry about as that is will pass.

Unfortunately, sometimes these mood swings are more severe. If you still suffer from these mood swings over a month after giving birth, your condition is referred to as Postpartum Depression. There have been many documented causes of PPD. Such causes include: depression or anxiety that occurred during pregnancy, low self-esteem, infant health problems, the stress of childcare, normal life stress, low social support, marital problems, temperament of your child, history of depression, being a single mother, having low economic (money) or societal status, or having an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy. PPD occurs in only about 10% of women. In very extreme cases PPD can turn into Postpartum Psychosis (PPP), a condition characterized by postpartum women having a psychotic meltdown causing delusional periods or hallucinations. This is usually caused by rapid changes in hormones and overactive neurotransmitter activity. Do not worry, because PPP only occurs a mere 0.1-0.2% of women.

Postpartum Depression is not actually a mental illness, but more the need of resources or social support from others. Fortunately, PPD is treatable. Treatment involves focusing on helping mothers get what they need to properly care for their child. PPD is usually treated by the same means of treating clinical depression: the help of a mental health practitioner. PPD can cause mothers to have a less secure attachment to their child, usually causing inconsistent childcare. This can cause mental health issues for children later on in their lives. If you suffer from any of these problems, please get help before it becomes an overwhelming issue.

Vitamin B12 is also called cyanocobalamin (CnCbl). It is sometimes referred to as cobalamin because it contains a small amount of cobalt. CnCbl, along with thiamine (Vitamin B1) and riboflavin (Vitamin B2), is essential in red blood cell formation. CnCbl helps in the process of cell division in bone marrow tissue. Bone marrow is the source of red blood cells. Vitamin B12 assists in metabolism (breakdown) of fatty acids, creating a complex protein called myelin. Myelin surrounds nerve and brain cells to protect them from being damaged. This helps prevent mental deterioration, promoting and speeding up thought processes.

Vitamin B12 promotes growth by stimulating your appetite. CnCbl helps produce energy in the body and is especially needed in older people for an extra energy boost in times of sluggishness. Deficiencies of Vitamin B12 can occur from either not getting proper nutrition or more than likely an intestinal failure to properly absorb it. The stomach lining secretes a glycoprotein called intrinsic factor. Intrinsic factor is mixed with Vitamin B12, which allows it to be absorbed through the small intestine. Unfortunately, some people do not produce intrinsic factor, forcing the person to physically inject Vitamin B12, as not to form a deficiency.

A deficiency of Vitamin B12 can cause many problems. Such problems include: muscle weakness, weight loss, a smooth and sore tongue, fatigue, decreased reflexes, back pain, a loss of balance, tingling sensations of your fingers, and a ringing in your ears. A CnCbl deficiency can also lead to high levels of homocysteine (a type of plasma) in the blood, which can cause toxicity in the brain. A severe Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in disrupted DNA production, causing mega-oblasts (abnormal cells) to form. This causes anemia, which has many symptoms such as: poor resistance to infection and allergies, pallor, listlessness, menstrual disorders, severe tiredness, and constant loss of breath.

Vitamin B12 is only formed by bacteria and is only found in food sources such as: meat, eggs, dairy products, seaweeds, algae, and some fermented Soya products. For people who are vegetarians or vegans products such as: certain breakfast cereals, yeast extracts, vegetable stocks, textured vegetable protein, veggie burger mixes, vegetable and sunflower margarines, and Soya milk are good sources of CnCbl as well.

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Vitamin B2 is also referred to as riboflavin. Riboflavin produces reactive and carcinogenic substances that allow our bodies to use oxygen properly. Riboflavin assists in the metabolism (breakdown) of amino acids and fatty acids by breaking through their shields that protect them. Riboflavin, as does thiamine (Vitamin B1), helps in the formation of red blood cells. Vitamin B2 is necessary for maintaining healthy skin, nails, and hair growth; and also helps in regulating processes taking place in the thyroid gland.

Riboflavin assists in the production of hormones in the adrenal gland and is used in the activation Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), which helps to convert the amino acid tryptophan into nicotinic acid (Vitamin B3). As you can see all the vitamins in the B-category all work together to help each other. Vitamin B2 also helps in the process of cell respiration and growth and with the production of much needed antibodies. Riboflavin helps in the treatment and prevention of many optical disorders such as: cataracts, bloodshot eyes, burning or itchy eyes, and some types of light sensitivity. Other uses for riboflavin include helping the digestive tract by protecting certain mucus membranes and inhibiting the intake of excessive protein.

Deficiencies of Vitamin B2 can include: sores and cracks at the corners of the mouth, lesions on your skin such as dermatitis, tongue inflammation, insomnia, hair loss, burning feet, dizziness, and slow mental responses. Unfortunately, Vitamin B2 is not contained in many foods; hence proper intake is not sufficient for most people, especially the elderly. Food sources that contain riboflavin include: leafy green vegetables, cheeses, milk, liver, almonds, soybeans, and yeast. Keep these foods out of well lit areas because, light destroys riboflavin.

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Vitamin B1 is also known as thiamine or thiamin. Thiamine is a water-soluble vitamin used by the body to enhance circulation and give blood its texture by opening up blood vessels. Thiamine also plays a big roll in the metabolism (breakdown) of carbohydrates. In the process of carbohydrate breakdown, thiamine is used to form adenosine-triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the release of energy into cells.

Another bodily use for thiamine is that it helps in the production of two certain neurotransmitters. The first is acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter which is involved in learning and memory capabilities. The other is gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA), which is an amino acid that acts as an inhibitor between the brain and the spinal cord. Thiamine also plays a roll in digestion by helping create the hydrochloric acid (HCl) that breaks down food in the stomach. Other uses for thiamine include helping the body with arthritis, cataracts, and infertility.

A major Vitamin B1 deficiency will result in beriberi, which is a disease that causes weight loss, emotional disturbances, muscular weakness, impaired vision, and even an irregular heartbeat. Minor Vitamin B1 deficiencies can also cause: irritability, constipation, an enlarged liver, forgetfulness, gastric problems, nervousness, numbness of limbs, and coordination issues.

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Vitamin E exists in two different forms, tocopherol and tocotrienol. Both forms have four subcategories of alpha, beta, delta, and gamma. When doctors refer to Vitamin E, they are usually referring to alpha-tocopherol. Alpha-tocopherol has the highest quantity of all the other forms of Vitamin E in the human body; therefore it is the form with the most nutritional significance. Having Vitamin E in the body is a necessity, but it must come through nutritional intake, because is not naturally produced by the body. Alpha-tocopherol is a fat-soluble vitamin, which is mainly used as an antioxidant and is crucial in the destruction of free-radicals (oxidants in the body). Lipids (fats) are a major part of cell membranes and are susceptible to destruction by oxidants.

Lipoproteins are a lipid and protein substance that is used in the transportation of fats through the blood stream. Many types of heart disease and cancer are a result of lipoprotein destruction. Alpha-tocopherol assists in the protection of lipoprotein against oxidation. Unfortunately, when a molecule of alpha-tocopherol destroys an oxidant, it cannot do it again; hence humans need a constant intake of Vitamin E. Alpha-tocopherol is constantly being tested for uses in the body other than just that of an antioxidant. One such discovery is that it slows down blood platelet aggregation causing blood vessels to relax and open more freely.

Vitamin E is a component in creams aloes, and lotions because it helps with healing skin and minimizing the appearance of scars. Vitamin E can be received through many foods. Such foods include: wheat germ, peanut butter, many kids of nuts, vegetable and soybean oils, spinach, broccoli, kiwi, mango, and many others. If you do suffer from Vitamin E deficiency, it is probably due to malnutrition or an inability to absorb fat. Many infants, who are born prematurely, have low birth weight because of a Vitamin E deficiency and suffer from fat metabolism disorders. In a recent test of people who suffer from Alzheimer's disease, out of those who took large amounts of Vitamin E, 64-78% improved their condition.

Vitamins are sometimes measured in international units (IU), which is a measure of potency. The recommended daily allowance of Vitamin E in adults is about 8-10 milligrams or about 400 IU. Vitamin Depot Online.com offers Vitamin E Succinate, which is a good alpha-tocopherol supplement.

Vitamin C is also known as the L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is an organic, water-soluble acid that has many properties of an antioxidant. The name of this acid comes from the Latin root word, scorbuticus (scurvy). Vitamin C is responsible for making sure the right amount of collagen is produced by the body. Collagen collectively makes up 40% of all the body's protein. Collagen is the main protein that makes up all the tensible, connective tissues, such as: ligaments, cartilage, tendons, teeth, fascia, organ capsules, and bones.

Scurvy comes from a body deficiency of Vitamin C. Scurvy is a disease that causes skin spots to form, mostly on the legs and thighs. Other results of scurvy include spongy gums, bleeding from mucus membranes, anemia, baldness, and pallor. A person with scurvy looks very pale and may feel immobilized or depressed. Scurvy will begin to develop after about three months of Vitamin C deficiency. Barlow's Disease is a medical reference to scurvy in infants. Many years ago pirates and sailors would go out on voyages that would last very long time periods. These voyages would last so long, that many citrus fruits could not be taken along because they would spoil. We all know citrus fruits are the most abundant source of Vitamin C. Since they had no fruits, many pirates and sailors contracted scurvy.

The Food and Drug Administration recommends that the average human intake of Vitamin C should be about 2,000-4,000 milligrams per day. Vitamin Depot Online.com offers three different Vitamin C supplements, differing in dosage. Buffered Vitamin C Powder and Ascorbic Acid Powder are both powders that contain 4,000 milligrams per dose. Vitamin C Caps are 1,000 milligram caplets.

The pineal gland, a pea-size gland in the middle of the human brain, secretes a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin is said to be the “all-natural nightcap,” because it is secreted as soon as we actually fall asleep. Melatonin is the hormone that helps the human body regulate natural sleep cycles. More specifically, melatonin tell our bodies how long we should sleep, when we are fully rested, and when we should wake up. Unfortunately, the amount of melatonin that the body produces dramatically lessens as we grow older. This is due to the fact that over time the pineal gland becomes calcified. It has been thought by many scientists that the loss of melatonin with age is the main reason why many older people have trouble sleeping.

Taking melatonin substitutes has helped human test subjects actually get to sleep faster, without having the side effects of sleeping pills. Melatonin supplements are very good for people who travel a lot because these people many times have their sleep cycles distorted from time changes. In this respect it is used as an anti-jet lag regimen. There are many studies currently still being done to find out other bodily uses for melatonin. About 5% of people who have taken melatonin supplements have complained about side effects such as headaches or nightmares. This small percentage is miniscule compared to those who it has helped sleep better.

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Have you ever felt constipated? The biggest cause of constipation is a lack of fiber in your diet. Although the normal recommended intake of fiber should be about 25-30 grams per day, the average person's daily consumption of food only contains about 5-8 grams of fiber. Fiber comes from many types of food. Certain high fiber foods include: dried beans or peas, bran cereals, dried fruits like dates and figs, bran muffins or breads, broccoli, green beans, and many leafy, green vegetables. All of these foods contain a lot of fiber, which is not digested and turned into roughage (an important component in stool).

Many people who have problems with their bowel functions are unaware of their situation because they think it is normal. Most people who develop colon cancer or hemorrhoids have bowel problems and suffer from chronic constipation. Adequate fiber intake greatly helps normal bowel movements take place. If you have preexisting colon or rectum conditions, proper fiber intake can prevent further damage from taking place.

The colon removes water from stool to give it shape. As the stool moves through the colon, gentle pressure waves pass it towards the rectum. Stool should remain soft for smooth movement. Fiber absorbs water and keeps your stool soft. Unfortunately, without adequate fiber (roughage), stool becomes hard and does not move through the colon as it should. When this occurs, high pressure waves are used to force it through the colon. Producing these high pressure waves wears out your colon and at this point "straining” (forceful abdominal pushing) is necessary for bowel movements. Unfortunately, straining can cause hernias, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, or other colon conditions.

Normal bowel movements should occur 1-3 times a day without straining or use of laxatives. Make sure you drink lots of water get plenty of fiber in your daily diet to "stay regular." Vitamin Depot Online.com offers Enhanced Fiber Food, which provides the body with its normal daily allowance of fiber.

Have you, as a man, ever experienced a loss in sexual desire? It is not as uncommon as you may think. Inhibited Sexual Desire (ISD) is a persistent loss in the desire for sex. Unfortunately, this causes problems in relationships, and you or your partner may feel discouraged about the situation. Characteristics of IDS include: decreased or no sexual activity, no sexual attraction of your partner or women/men in general, a loss of attention to erotic material, or having no sexual fantasies or dreams.

There are many causes of why a man might experience IDS, most of which are physical. The main cause is having decreased levels of testosterone (the male hormone). Although testosterone levels decrease with age, it is not uncommon to happen in earlier years as well. Symptoms of low testosterone levels are: fatigue, loss of energy, limited lean muscle mass, erectile dysfunction (sexual impotence), or less hair growth on the body or the face. Other causes of IDS include: chronic illnesses, kidney or liver disease, alcoholism, drug side effects, or different types of depression.

Male Orgasmic Disorder (MOD) is another reason why the loss of sexual desire may occur. MOD is the reoccurrence of involuntary delay or inability to achieve ejaculation (male orgasm). The causes of MOD are normally psychological. Such causes include: sexual trauma, religious lifestyle, negative sexual feelings or memories, or relationship problems; such as hostility, control issues, or a lack of trust in your partner.

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The liver creates a very soluble plasma protein called Fibrinogen or Factor I. Fibrinogen uses the enzyme process of thrombin to create an insoluble protein called fibrin. Fibrinogen’s primary purpose is to aid in the process of coagulation of blood. When blood vessels are broken, fibrin helps create blood clots to stop the bleeding. Fibrin forms a mesh web that traps red blood cells and blood platelets. This mesh web physically holds a blood clot together.

The problem arises when there is too much fibrinogen in your blood stream. High fibrinogen levels can mean you have high levels of Factor VIII, another blood clotting reactant. When you have a lot of fibrinogen in your body, your blood becomes sticky. The result of sticky blood is thrombosis, the random clotting of blood. The extra fibrinogen also mixes with the cholesterol in blood and turns to plaque. Plaque is a hardening of your arteries, causing them to narrow. This can eventually block normal blood flow, damaging your circulatory system. This raises your risk of having a stroke, high blood pressure, or coronary heart disease.

There are many ways the level of fibrinogen is raised in the body. The primary cause is smoking cigarettes. Other causes include: having high blood sugar, everyday stress, using birth control pills, or obesity. Ways to lower your fibrinogen level include: doing normal exercise activities, lowering your alcohol consumption, taking medication containing fibrates; or consuming olive or fish oils, garlic, or foods that contain a lot of Vitamin E.

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Obesity is a very big problem in the United States. In a recent pole, it was found that approximately 192 million (65%) people in the United States are over weight. Out of this number about 90 million (47%) are considered to be obese. Furthermore, another 14 million (7%) are considered to morbidly obese. Obesity is a disease that is defined as a human being 20% above his or her ideal body weight. Morbid obesity is defined as a human being 100 pounds or more over his or her ideal body weight.

A mathematical calculation was developed by doctors to find out if you are clinically overweight. This equation is called the Body Mass Index (BMI). The calculation is as follows: BMI = Weight (in pounds) ÷ Height (in inches) x 704.5. If you have a BMI of 25-30, you are considered to be overweight. If your BMI is 30-40, you are considered to be obese. If your BMI exceeds 40, you are considered to be morbidly obese. BMI is one of the simplest ways to calculate obesity because it does not take into consideration any factors other that weight and height. BMI will overestimate body fat in people who are muscular or in women who are pregnant or nursing. BMI can also underestimate body fat in elderly people who have lost muscle mass.

Unfortunately, obesity causes death in an excess of 350,000 American citizens each year and is the leading cause of death in the U.S. second only to smoking. Obesity caused by overeating is called exogenous obesity. Overeating is the leading cause of obesity, combined with the lack of physical activity. Let’s face it; being overweight is bad for your health, and everyone should try to do whatever is necessary to maintain good health.

Being in shape means we must make sure we keep our calorie intake down. Anyone who has ever been on a diet will tell you, the worst part is "feeling like your hungry." Vitamin Depot Online.com offers Natural Appetite Control, which contains a standardized extract of Korean Pine Nuts. This extract has been proven to stimulate the release of powerful hunger suppressing hormones in the body, decreasing the desire to eat and helping to control excessive calorie intake.

ATP is short for Adenosine 5'-Triphosphate. ATP is the chemical compound through which cells transfer energy to one another. ATP is the energy source that is produced when the cellular respiration process takes place. ATP is a nucleotide, which are the structural units that make up DNA and RNA. A nucleotide is a chemical compound consisting of a heterocyclic base, a sugar molecule, and at least one phosphate group. In the case of ATP, the sugar molecule that connects the other two of the parts of the nucleotide together is ribose. On one side of the ribose there is the heterocyclic base, which in this case is made up of adenine. On the opposite side of the ribose there is a string of three phosphate groups. In this picture the adenine base is red, the ribose is purple, and the phosphate chain is blue.

The phosphate groups are the key to how ATP works. Enzymes instruct the ATP compound to lose its endmost phosphate group. When this happens, massive amounts of energy is released, which is then regulated to other cells in the body. This energy helps many cellular processes such as the building of proteins. When the cells do not immediately need energy, the phosphate group reattaches itself back to the ATP compound and awaits the orders from another enzyme to release itself again. In short, the ATP compound acts as a rechargeable battery for cells.

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Have you ever had had an "accident?" Do not be embarrassed; between 13-17 million people in the United States experience urinary incontinence everyday. Urinary incontinence is any involuntary or accidental loss of urine. Unfortunately, the structure of a woman's urinary tract causes urinary inconsistence to occur in twice as many women as men. While urinating, bladder muscles contract and squeeze, and the urethra muscles relax causing urine to be forced out. Most urinary inconsistence is due to irregular contractions and relaxations of these muscles.

There are five types of urinary inconsistence. The first is stress inconsistence. This is when any unnecessary pressure is put on the bladder. This can occur from any normal bodily movements such as sneezing, laughing, or coughing. Pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause can physically change the female pelvic region, causing the bladder to be pushed downward. This sometimes allows urine to leak out when normal movements occur. The second type is urge inconsistence, caused by abnormal contractions of the bladder. This is sometimes called overactive bladder, due to the nerves that control the bladder overacting. Many times urinary inconsistence is caused by a combination of stress inconsistence and urge inconsistence.

The third type is functional incontinence, which occurs in people who have either physical or mental problems that do not allow them to get to the bathroom. The fourth is overflow incontinence, which is where the bladder is always full. This is caused by urethra blockage or weak bladder muscles. This type occurs the least in women of all the others. The last type is transient incontinence, which is a temporary condition caused by certain medications or infections.

All types of urinary inconsistence are treatable. Many medications have been developed to treat them. Please consult a doctor before taking any medication. Vitamin Depot Online.com offers BetterWOMAN, which has been proven to help improve proper bladder function and control.

We all know calcium is good for our bones, but why? Humans have four parathyroid glands that are dedicated to the distribution of calcium to the body. Calcium is stored in our bones and is released into the bloodstream at the directions of these glands. The calcium deposits in our bones are what make them so dense. The problem comes in when one or more gland is overactive. Calcium is constantly released into the bloodstream and your bones lose more than they should.

Our bones continue to get stronger till about 35 years of age, when their absorption and retention of calcium starts to lessen. At this point in our lives we lose about 1% of our bone mass each year. This is especially apparent for women. Women statistically live longer than men, have smaller bones than men, and unfortunately start to lose a lot of bone mass after menopause. When a woman is pregnant or breast feeding, her calcium deposits are depleted even faster because they are transferred to the fetus or the breast milk.

Osteoporosis is the massive loss of calcium from our bones. The lower bone in the picture is a normal bone fragment, while the one on the top is from someone with osteoporosis. As you can see the top fragment has many more holes, hence it is less dense. The less dense your bones are the more likely they are to break. A person in their 40's or a pregnant woman needs about 1,500 mg of calcium per day. Unfortunately, a cup of milk only has about 300 mg, so calcium supplements are necessary to make up the difference.

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