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Alternative Health: Allergy Awareness

June 23, 2008 – 12:56 pm
Allergy awareness is the first step towards ridding yourself of debilitating allergies. There are many different types of allergies that human beings suffer from. One of the most common allergies comes from pollen or mold that is present in the air. This allergy is often referred to as hay fever. Those who are allergic to pollen and mold develop respiratory allergies that often mimic the symptoms of a cold or cough. Other types of allergies include food allergies, skin allergies and allergies to medications.An allergy is an immune system dysfunction that is actually the polar opposite of AIDS. The immune system of an AIDS patient does not work hard enough to fight off illnesses. The immune system of an allergy sufferer works too hard, creating antibodies that are not necessary. This is why allergic reactions can be so intense, uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous. An allergic reaction is essentially the body ...

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Alternative Health: Alternative Cancer Ideas

June 22, 2008 – 12:56 pm
Cancer is a disease that can attack several different parts of the body. It occurs when abnormal cells begin to overdevelop, killing healthy cells in the body. These abnormal cells then begin to reproduce, forming tumors. These tumors can prevent organs from functioning properly. Cancer becomes dangerous when the cancer cells spread from one organ to another. This process is called metastasis.Cancer is swiftly becoming a pandemic in todays world. Physicians cannot be sure of why cancer rates have been rising so quickly. Many believe that cancer rates are linked to the fact that humans are being exposed to more toxins on a daily basis. Alternative cancer ideas are becoming more and more mainstream. Many physicians now suggest alternative cancer ideas and treatments in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy.Other Alternative Cancer IdeasScientists and doctors are still not sure why some people develop cancer and others ...

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Alternative Health: Alternative Hormone Replacement Therapy

June 21, 2008 – 12:56 pm
Hormone replacement therapy is commonly given to patients who suffer from osteoporosis and postmenopausal symptoms. Most hormone replacement therapy consists of a blend of synthetic estrogen and progestin. These hormones are also used to control womens menstrual cycles and to prevent pregnancy in sexually active women. While hormone therapy can help to increase bone density, doctors are beginning to discover several harmful after affects of synthetic hormones.Studies show that hormone therapy can often increase the risk of heart disease, blood clots, stroke and breast cancer. Womens reactions to synthetic hormones vary from one woman to another. For example some women are not affected at all by the birth control pill, while other women experience several uncomfortable side effects. Today, more and more women are turning to alternative hormone replacement therapy to help decrease their menopausal symptoms.Side Effects for Alternative Hormone Replacement TherapySynthetic hormone replacement not only increases the risk of ...

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Alternative Health: Advancements In Menopause

June 20, 2008 – 12:56 pm
There have been several medical advancements in menopause over the past few years that have changed the way we treat menopausal symptoms. Up until a few years ago, the most common treatment for menopausal symptoms such as bone density loss, hot flashes and mood swings has been hormone replacement therapy. Women who were menopausal or postmenopausal were given synthetic estrogen or a blend of estrogen and progestin.Doctors soon discovered a link between synthetic progestin and endometrial cancer. This should have been their warning bell, but instead they only gave progestin to patients who had undergone hysterectomies and were therefore at no risk of developing endometrial cancer. In the year 2002, a report was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association that linked synthetic hormone replacement therapy with several health risks such as breast cancer, strokes and heart disease.Nutritional Advancements in MenopauseOne of the most important advancements in menopause ...

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Alternative Health: Alzheimers Advancements

June 19, 2008 – 12:56 pm
Over the past few years there have been several Alzheimers advancements. Alzheimers disease is a debilitating brain dysfunction that slowly destroys peoples brain cells. People with Alzheimers disease have difficulty functioning in ordinary life. Many Alzheimers patients suffer from delusions, hallucinations, memory loss, disorientation, anger and frustration. Treatment and Alzheimers AdvancementsAlzheimers is not only terrible for the people who suffer from it, but for their families. It is emotionally draining when a loved one like a parent cannot even remember who you are. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Alzheimers and medical treatments can only do so much. Most of the treatments available for Alzheimers only help in the early stages of the disease.Many of the Alzheimers advancements have occurred in the discovery of alternative treatments. One of the most effective alternative Alzheimers treatments is called Huperzine-A. Huperzine-A is a substance that has been extracted from moss and has improved symptoms ...

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