Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits that form
inside your kidneys. The stones are made of mineral and acid salts.
Kidney stones have many causes and can affect any part of your urinary
tract — from your kidneys to your bladder. Often, stones form when the
urine becomes concentrated, allowing minerals to crystallize and stick
together.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Liver disease
The liver is situated on the upper right side of the abdomen, just below the diaphragm. It is the largest internal organ of the human body and weighs around 1.5kg in the average adult. Blood from the digestive system must first filter through the liver before it travels anywhere else in the body.
The principal roles of the liver include removing toxins from the body, processing food nutrients and helping to regulate body metabolism. A range of conditions can prevent the liver from performing its vital functions. Culprits include fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper accumulation, toxic damage and cancer.
The most common cause of liver disease is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ('fatty liver'). Cirrhosis is the end-result of many liver conditions and involves severe scarring of the liver (with liver nodule formation). It is associated with a progressive decline in liver function resulting in liver failure.
The principal roles of the liver include removing toxins from the body, processing food nutrients and helping to regulate body metabolism. A range of conditions can prevent the liver from performing its vital functions. Culprits include fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper accumulation, toxic damage and cancer.
The most common cause of liver disease is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease ('fatty liver'). Cirrhosis is the end-result of many liver conditions and involves severe scarring of the liver (with liver nodule formation). It is associated with a progressive decline in liver function resulting in liver failure.
Tips for Hair Care
Eggs,
yogurt and honey are, at first glance, all components of a tasty
breakfast—but they also happen to be hair treatment ingredients, and
affordable, all-natural ones at that. And they're not the only ones.
Did you know, for instance, that the oils in avocados more closely
resemble our own skin's oils than any product in the beauty aisle does? Or that the mild acidity in lemon is an effective—and gentler—alternative to chemical-laden products? Next time your locks need a lift, save money by using one of these kitchen fixes.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
What Are Muscle Aches?
Muscle aches are also known as muscle pain,
myalgia, or simply pain in the muscles. Muscle aches are extremely
common. Almost everybody has likely experienced discomfort in his or
her muscles at some point.
Because almost every part of the body has muscle tissue, this type of pain can be felt practically anywhere. According to the Mayo Clinic, it usually affects a small number of muscles at a time, although myalgia throughout the body is possible
Because almost every part of the body has muscle tissue, this type of pain can be felt practically anywhere. According to the Mayo Clinic, it usually affects a small number of muscles at a time, although myalgia throughout the body is possible
How is osteoporosis treated?
If you have osteoporosis, you may need to make some lifestyle changes
and also take medicine to prevent future fractures. A calcium-rich
diet, daily exercise, and drug therapy are all treatment options.
These different types of drugs are approved for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis:
These different types of drugs are approved for the treatment or prevention of osteoporosis:
- Bisphosphonates (bis-fos-fo-nates) — Bisphosphonates are approved for both prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Drugs in this group also can treat bone loss, and in some cases, can help build bone mass.
- SERMs — A class of drugs called estrogen agonists/antagonists, commonly referred to as selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMs) are approved for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. They help slow the rate of bone loss.
- Calcitonin (kal-si-TOE-nin) — Calcitonin is a naturally occurring hormone that can help slow the rate of bone loss.
- Menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)
— These drugs, which are used to treat menopausal symptoms, also are
used to prevent bone loss. But recent studies suggest that this might
not be a good option for many women. The Food and Drug Administration
(FDA) has made the following recommendations for taking MHT:
- Take the lowest possible dose of MHT for the shortest time to meet treatment goals.
- Talk about using other osteoporosis medications instead.
- Parathyroid hormone or teriparatide (terr-ih-PAR-a-tyd) — Teriparatide is an injectable form of human parathyroid hormone. It helps the body build up new bone faster than the old bone is broken down.
How can I prevent weak bones?
The best way to prevent weak bones is to work on building strong
ones. No matter how old you are, it is never too late to start. Building
strong bones during childhood and the teen years is one of the best
ways to keep from getting osteoporosis later. As you get older, your
bones don’t make new bone fast enough to keep up with the bone loss. And
after menopause,
bone loss happens more quickly. But there are steps you can take to
slow the natural bone loss with aging and to prevent your bones from
becoming weak and brittle.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
cara alami turunkan tensi anda
Sudah tidak menjadi rahasia umum bahwa tekanan darah tinggi bisa berisiko
terhadap penyakit mematikan seperti stroke, gagal ginjal, dan serangan
jantung. Konsumsi obat darah tinggi, di samping bisa menurunkan tekanan
darah, juga mengandung efek samping. Tapi jangan khawatir, tekanan darah yang tinggi tak melulu harus diatasi dengan obat-obatan kimia. dengan mengkosumsi makanan makanan dan ikuti anjuran berikut:
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