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The standard treatments for prostrate cancers are radical prostectomy (total removal of the prostate gland) and radiation therapy. Both treatments can cause serious side effects such as impotence and urinary incontinence.
Although radiation and surgery may be the only alternative for advanced prostate disorders, drugs such as Finasteride and Terazosin are available to treat prostate enlargement […]
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Chrysin is a naturally occurring isoflavone chemically extracted from the plant Passiflora coerulea. Chrysin has many actions on the body, including anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, anticancer properties. It is also said to improve testosterone levels by 30 percent or more. It has been found to be a potent inhibitor of P-form phenolsulfotransferase-mediated sulfation, a reaction affecting drug […]
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Observations of the diet and lifestyle of Greenland Eskimos show that a high-fat diet composed of Arctic foodstuffs and low in cholesterol results in a population with a very low icidence of heart disease, hypertension and platelet aggregability.
The reason? Fish oil. Actually, its because of eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA, which is found in high concentrations […]
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Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic inflammatory disease in which a defective immune system causes abnormalities in the blood vessels and connective tissues, as well as damaging the kidneys, nervous system, joints, and skin. The usual treatment for lupus-steroids and chemotherapy- is often more painful and debilitating than the disease itself.
Now, scientists are wondering whether […]
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The baby boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964, now turning sixty), are to be congratulated for demanding a new approach to aging and the modern day reality of longevity and rejuvenation. For the first time in recorded history, an entire generation has decided it has better things to do than sit around and […]
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The fruit of the cayenne plant has been used as a medicine for centuries. It was frequently used to treat diseases of the circulatory system and is still traditionally used in herbal medicine as a circulatory tonic. The active ingredient in cayenne is a pungent substance known as capsaicin which appears to alter the action […]
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The branched chain amino-acids (BCAAs) leucine, isoleucine, and valine are used by the body to manufacture proteins. have a high content of BCAAs. Adequate amount of BCAAs are usually obtained from the diet- however, injury can increase the body’s need for BCAAs in order to repair damage. BCAAs are found in all protein-containing foods, but […]
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The aging process typically is associated with decline in function for the various senses. All aspects of sensory function- touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing- diminish with age, resulting in modest sensory changes in older people.
Declines in sensory function often reflect the combined effect of age-related changes in both the sensory organ and the central […]
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Green tea, unlike black and oolong tea, is not fermented. Therefore, the active ingredients remain unaltered in the herb. Drinking green tea may substantially cut the risk of dying from a range of illnesses.
It contains numerous cancer-fighting polyphenol compounds, including antioxidant flavonoid catechins. The primary catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). Studies indicate […]
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Andropause the equivalent to menopause ruins the sex drive and energy of middle aged men. Caused by the drop of hormones like testosterone & HGH, Andropause causes impotence, erectile dysfunction, urinary problems, memory decline, irritability, heart and bone problems, weight gain, fatigue, and not surprisingly depression. Men, now-a-days, resort to HGH supplement such as Sytropin, […]
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Although HGH is a drug that can be prescribed only by a physician, it is important to remember that like many hormonal treatments, the long term effects are unknown. Proponents of HGH stress that negative effects can occur with HRT. However, this is only when the patient is taking more than the physiologic dose for […]
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When contemplating the use of testosterone replacement, the possible risks as well as benefits must be considered. Although, many men experience positive impact of testosterone both on their prostate and their genitourinary problems, some men have reported adverse side effects. These include atrophying of the testicles with prolonged use; a high red blood cell count; […]
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There are more than 1,00,000 varieties of mushrooms on earth, some 700 of which are edible. Most edible mushrooms are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and amino acids.
Maitake: Known in Japan as the ‘dancing mushroom’, the maitake mushroom is called the ‘hen of the woods’ by American mushroom hunters. An extract from maitake mushrooms called […]
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Over the past two decades, our society has become increasingly preoccupied with both health and thinness. The popularity of gyms, health clubs, and personal trainers, along with extremely selve silhouettes of beauty queens and fashion models, attests to the ideals of fitness and slenderness.
Although no one knows exactly what the health hazards of obesity are, […]
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Finally, after years of denials and evasion, McGwire has admitted that steroids and human growth hormone helped make him a home run king. McGwire said that he used steroids and human growth hormone on and off for a decade, starting before the 1990 season and including the year he broke Roger Maris’ single-season home run […]
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