Cold and Flu Treatment – 7 Secrets to Speed Up Recovery
Posted by admin in Cold and Flu on December 28, 2011
Just about anyone who has undergone cold and flu treatment will tell you how annoying and irritating both these conditions can be, and the toll it takes on your daily routine and more importantly, your health.
From my earliest recollection of having the cold or the flu, it involved a lot of coughing and sneezing and just snapping at almost everyone who dared to come near the sniffling, sneezing monster.
And it wasn’t funny at all with numerous visits to the bathroom or not finding a tissue when you need one and most of all, the quarantine period.
Both these illnesses are due to viruses, with the common cold and the flu spread through one’s saliva or nasal secretions. Of course, when you take the necessary precautions, you wouldn’t need to worry, but in the case that you do contract either of these irritants, you’ll be happy to know that we will explore how the common cold and the flu are best treated.
Now, both share many of the same symptoms: chest discomfort, cough, stuffy nose, sneezing and a sore throat. But before you think that both these ailments are one and the same, think again. If we draw a comparison, the flu is the nastier of the two by a long shot. Read the rest of this entry »
Common Causes of High Cholesterol
Posted by admin in Cholesterol on December 17, 2011
Generally speaking, you may identify persons who are more prone to acquiring high cholesterol levels based on their genes or lifestyle. However, with the fast rising number of young adults in their 20s who have high cholesterol levels, it is not wise to make hasty conclusions on the possible causes. At first, it can be mind boggling for someone so young to be in such predicament. But in this age, you just have to acknowledge the fact that cholesterol and coronary diseases are health deficiencies that no person is exempted in.
According to research, there are several possible factors that influence the levels of cholesterol of a person.
1) Hereditary – Some people have parents who are both suffering from high cholesterol levels or coronary diseases. If a parent or both parents have cholesterol problems, their children will most likely acquire the same problem later on in their lives as adults.
2) Overweight – People who are overweight or obese are very susceptible to having high cholesterol levels or heart disease. The only way to address this problem is to go on a serious diet and avoid fatty foods especially dairy products and high cholesterol red meat.
3) Smoking – It may as a cliche already, but yes smoking kills. It is by far the most dangerous habit one could ever have. The effects of it to your health are just enormous. In this case, smoking can increase your cholesterol level because when you smoke, the level of good cholesterol in your system is reduced. Therefore, your hdl will not be sufficient enough to counter the ldl or bad cholesterol in your body. Read the rest of this entry »
Cholesterol Ratio – What Is It and Why It Is the Most Important Cholesterol Number
Posted by admin in Cholesterol on December 17, 2011
Cholesterol ratio is one of the most important parameters, when it comes down to cholesterol. Many people suffer from high cholesterol. That’s why different approaches were created to determine their condition. Scientists are divided in two groups.
The first one supports the theory that only cholesterol numbers matter. On the other hand, some physicians support the thesis that the parameter ratio is the most important.
What’s this?
The ratio is found by dividing the total cholesterol level by HDL. Total cholesterol is the sum of the HDL, LDL and VLDL. HDL is called “good” cholesterol because it transfers fats from the organs to the liver, where these fats are removed from the body.
On the other hand, LDL is called “bad” cholesterol because it transfers fats from the liver to the organs and arterial vessels. If a person has elevated levels of LDL, more fats will be near the blood vessels’ walls.
The presence of these fats causes inflammation, which is the reason for the development of plaques. These plaques reduce the blood flow and they play important part in the development of cardio-vascular complications. Read the rest of this entry »