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Danazol
Danazol is a medicine that depresses estrogen amounts and increases androgenic hormone amounts.
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Eating Disorders 101
Each year, teachers see symptoms relating to eating disorders but may not be sure what to do about it. Here are the basics.
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LDL Cholesterol
Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is a package of protein, cholesterol, and fat designed to efficiently transit the watery environment of the bloodstream.
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Thyroid Disorders
According to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, up to 27 million of Americans may be affected with thyroid disorders. More than 50% are undiagnosed.
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Health Impact of High Fructose Corn Syrup
High fructose corn syrup is cheap and has found its way into almost everything in the US supermarket. Despite protests from industry, research links it to disease.
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism Treatment Challenges
Subclinical hypothyroidism is a term meaning an under-active thyroid gland is not at full-blown level and knowing when to treat these cases can be difficult for doctors.
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The Thyroid-Cholesterol Connection
An estimated 13 million Americans have a thyroid disorder with nearly half remaining undiagnosed. Approximately 98 million adults have high cholesterol or total blood cholesterol values of 200 mg/dL or higher. <I>Ninety</I> percent of patients diagnosed with hypothyroidism have elevated cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
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Eggs and Weight Loss
Studies show that eating eggs for breakfast can help you lose weight. Could the amino acid leucine be the key to weight loss?
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How Healthy is Dark Chocolate ?
Chocolate - one of the most popular and recognizable flavours in the world and it can be a healthy addition to your diet when consumed in moderation.
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The Drugging of our Kids
Prescribing children with anti-psychotic drugs has increased 500% in the past seven years. There is no real evidence that many of these drugs even work.
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The Health Benefits of Jasmine Tea
Sipping jasmine tea may be more than just a thirst quencher. It appears this natural tea may have significant health benefits.
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Thyroid Hormone and Cardiovascular Disease - Hypothyroidism
Too little thyroid hormone can significantly increase your risk of heart disease.
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Can Ageing of Skin be Avoided or Prolonged?
Ageing, both of the body as well as the skin, is an inevitable and genetically predetermined physiological process. A number of external factors also affect skin ageing.
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Cholesterol, The Basics
The Cholesterol debate rages on but there are still too many people out there who haven't any idea what cholesterol is. Worse, too many have a vague idea but haven't a clue of the importance of it. In this article we try to offer the basics for all to understand.
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Hypothyroidism and Atherosclerosis
Along with smoking, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol, hypothyroidism is a significant risk factor for atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.
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Live in Harmony with Nature for a Healthy Heart
The Ancient Healing Arts, Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), tell us that our bodies are composed of the same elements that comprise the entire univrse...
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and NASH
Fatty liver disease that is non-alcohol related is very common, affecting up to 30% of the general population and is associated with obesity and endocrine disorders.
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Preventive Care for the Elderly
Aging baby boomers want to remain healthy as they look toward retirement and beyond. Guidelines for maintaining optimal health in geriatric populations can help.
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Should Children Take Statins?
Long considered the best way to lower LDL cholesterol, statins are now recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics for use in children.
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Side Effects of Danazol
Danazol is considered an extremely powerful medication that requires a lot of attention. The drug has numerous side effects.
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The Best Cholesterol Treatment Options
Natural and prescription based cholesterol treatments are available to help patients fight high levels of LDLs.
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The Dangers of Statin Drug Use
The use of statin drugs help to reduce cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, side effects are worse than what they attempt to achieve. There are far safer alternatives.
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The Health Benefits of Coenzyme Q-10
Coenzyme Q-10 is a popular nutritional supplement found in health food stores. What are its health benefits?
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Thyroid Hormone Treatment Controversies
The debate is ongoing as to which type hormone replacement therapy is best. The answer is not actually a "one size fits all" one but one of patient-individuality.
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Thyroid Problems Are often Undiagnosed
The thyroid gland is probably the most over-looked, under-diagnosed gland in the human body. This small gland is extremely intricate.
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Age Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration accounts for nearly 60% of blindness in elderly adults of European descent. No reliable screening protocols have been established.
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Healthy and Natural Alternatives to Statins
Several inexpensive herbs and supplements demonstrate cholesterol-reducing properties with fewer side effects than conventional statin drugs.
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How Personality Traits Affect Your Health
Here's how personality traits - hostility, anxiety, anger - affect your health and immune system. Plus, men and women's personalities have different heart health effects!
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Hypothyroidism Basic Facts
Hypothyroid conditions account for about 80% of abnormal thyroid function cases. There are varied symptoms, causes, diagnostic methods and treatments for hypothyroidim.
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Learning to Cook - Eggs
Learn how to make a great egg dish. Make it plain or add bacon, onions, chives, and other things to jazz it up.
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PBC Update
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a relatively common hormonal abnormality in women. Diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms; cystic ovaries are not always present.
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Shoveling Snow Safely
White Christmas dreams are often followed by a snow shoveling nightmare. Your attitude (and your shovel) may affect your health, so relax and avoid injury.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Various (some preventable) symptoms and complications and their initial presentation in patients with lupus are associated with different degrees of mortality.
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Vegan dieting: The next big thing?
Information on the vegan diet and how to get started.
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Osteoporosis
The factors leading up to and creating a state of osteoporosis are discussed and an alternative viewpoint is offered.
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Garlic
Garlic, while tasty (to some), is used for treating high cholesterol, cardiovascular ailments, bacterial and fungal infections, gum inflammations and high blood pressure; for reducing the risk of heart attack. and stroke
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Metabolic Syndrome Basic Facts
Metabolic Syndrome (METS) affects an estimated 25% of Americans in-general with people age 50 and above being the most affected (44% in this age group).
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Statins (Lipitor) Reduce Stroke And Heart Attack
Statins are the most widely used prescription drug for people who have high cholesterol or are at risk of heart attack or stroke, and they are effective.
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