Symptoms of colon cancer and causes of abdominal pain require clinical evaluation. Review biomarker levels like A1c and alkaline phosphatase for internal organ health.
Although your body needs only small amounts of iodine, its role in your body is anything but small. Iodine is critical for the production of your thyroid hormone, which has many important roles.
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An ecosystem is a living system that includes the sun as an energy source, soil, rocks, water, air, plant life and living beings. We humans are only one part of any ecosystem, but many people believe that we have a disproportionate effect. Our actions tend to affect not just our surroundings, but the world at large.
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The most common contagious diseases are categorized as bacterial, viral, fungal and protozoan. Bacteria are tiny organisms that are pathogenic (cause infectious diseases) or beneficial (aid in digestion).
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Just as you eat to nourish the rest of your body, you must also nourish your brain. Protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals provide nutrients that keep your brain functioning, prevent deficiencies and promote the activities of substances known as neurotransmitters -- the chemical messengers in the brain.
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A colonoscopy is used to detect colon abnormalities, growths and cancer. Your colon must be as clear as possible for an accurate assessment. Colonoscopy preparation involves following a special diet and taking laxatives to clear your large bowel.
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The spleen is a lymphatic organ located in the body's upper left abdominal quadrant. It filters and stores red blood cells, removes bacteria and other microorganisms and produces white blood cells for immunity.
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