Vitamins and minerals are essential for proper development and function of the body. Vitamins fall into two categories: those that are water soluble and those that are fat soluble. The length of time a vitamin will remain in the body will depend on which category it falls in.
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Congestive heart failure, CHF, is a condition in which the pumping action of your heart is compromised and the heart fails to pump as efficiently as it should. Your tissues and organs rely on the blood pumped from the heart for the delivery of oxygen and nutrients, hence CHF affects the entire body.
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A treadmill test, also known as an exercise stress test, an exercise tolerance test, an exercise EKG or an exercise electrocardiogram, is usually requested by your doctor to provide information on how your heart responds to exercise.
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Caused by the human papilloma virus, or HPV, warts are skin growths that are usually painless and harmless and can appear anywhere on the body. Plantar warts are found on the soles of the feet and, being subjected to pressure, can make walking painful.
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Concerns about prostate health begin to mount as the average male gets older, and acronyms such as PSA become part of normal conversation. Prostate-Specific Antigen, or PSA, levels are measured as part of the diagnostic process for detecting prostate cancer.
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The movement of material through the digestive system culminates in the expulsion of waste from the colon. People turn to colon cleansers to rid their bodies of excess waste that they believe has accumulated over time.
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Weight loss is sometimes a welcome side benefit when you take certain supplements. Although used primarily to treat menopausal symptoms, there is indication that Macafem has the potential to affect your body weight.
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Being overweight can have a debilitating effect on your self esteem, your energy level and your physical pursuits. Add to that the increased risk of falling victim to various medical conditions, and you have a grim situation.
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The Summer Olympics were around long before the Winter Olympics. For many years, the Summer and Winter Olympics were held in the same calendar year. In 1986, the International Olympic Committee, or IOC, voted to change the schedule, allowing one competition to be held every two years.
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When the electrical signals that keep the heart pumping at a normal rate become compromised, abnormalities in your heart rate result, and a pacemaker may be needed to correct the problem.
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The normal heart rate for an average adult is 60 to 100 beats per minute. This number can increase to a maximum heart rate during exercise that varies with age. Your heart rate, both at rest and during exercise, is controlled by the nervous system.
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Diseases that affect the skin can be of concern to both affected swimmers and those who have to share pools with them. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that causes bumps to appear on the body. They are usually flesh colored, and may occur in groups or singly.
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As the structural units or building blocks used to make proteins, amino acids are necessary for efficient functioning of the body. Some amino acids such as glutamine can be made by the body.
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The effect of diet on various body functions has become a popular topic among those most concerned with good health.
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Many supplements are marketed to the general public without any overt reference to gender. Sometimes, however, a product is earmarked to treat problems affecting only one gender, and saw palmetto has garnered some of this gender-specific attention.
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"Store at room temperature" is the clear instruction found on some vitamin containers. Many others do not mention storage at all, and the refrigerator may seem like a good place to keep your vitamins fresh.
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Most reactions that take place in your body are regulated by the presence of proteins known as enzymes. Sometimes the actions of these enzymes are enhanced by other molecules called coenzymes. Many coenzymes are called vitamin-derived coenzymes, which are formed from the vitamins that are part of our diet.
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Fasting is used by many as a way to detoxify and rid the body of built-up waste. A fast can be rigorous, allowing nothing but water, or it can be less onerous, with fruit juices and herbal teas considered acceptable. Individual responses to a fast will vary and will depend on the type and length of the fast.
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Your body can get vitamin D from foods fortified with vitamin D, supplements or from producing it with the help of sunlight. Only a few foods have vitamin D, and you may not be able to meet your own needs and that of your nursing infant through diet alone.
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