tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86887994405955285002024-10-02T00:15:37.086-07:00DRUG FOR HEALTHYour portal to updated news on the world of medicines and drugsMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-84968783376392039232010-09-24T17:27:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:26:55.060-07:00Atkins and Sugar CravingsSugar is in every single place you look and it might pop up in some stunning places. Did you know that most whole grain breads have not less than one type of sugar in them? We now have a nationwide candy tooth epidemic. Even if you don’t eat a whole lot of sugary treats you could experience intense sugar cravings in the first few weeks of the Atkins diet. So many “healthy” carbohydrate meals haveMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-45682555577895288272010-09-24T13:37:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:30:05.521-07:00Atkins Snack ChoicesWe reside in a society of nibblers. Long gone are the normal three square meals per day. At the moment, individuals eat at their desks, catch a snack within the afternoon and eat late evening goodies. Most, if not all, of these snacks are carbohydrate based and stuffed with sugar. This poses a challenge to people who are making an attempt to observe the Atkins plan. Snacking is a vital part of Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-79418484035362401032010-09-24T10:32:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:34:59.212-07:00Atkins and DiabetesThe Atkins diet rules lay the muse for a healthy, extra balanced manner of consuming than the usual American diet. Its emphasis is on using good carbohydrates in steadiness with enough protein. This is in stark contrast to what most Americans eat on a daily basis. The common American eats lots of processed meals that have hidden sugars and highly processed carbohydrates. This has put most People Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-25199047776070599132010-09-24T06:07:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:37:04.750-07:00Atkins Diet FoodsAtkins weight loss program meals are easy to find and available everywhere. There are lots of varieties to select from, whether or not you choose prepackaged low-carb weight loss plan foods or make your personal meals. No matter how you want to do the Atkins plan, there's a resolution out there for you.
You’ll need to keep the Atkins food pyramid in thoughts if you make meals choices. The AtkinsMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-36139471756102755332010-09-24T01:29:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:39:07.228-07:00Atkins and Intestinal ProblemsThe foremost criticism of those who use the Atkins weight-reduction plan is the intestinal issues that are related to lowering carbohydrates. These problems can include constipation and diarrhea. These symptoms can happen to anyone in some unspecified time in the future, however those who follow a low-carb weight loss plan are particularly prone.
Mostly dieters will expertise diarrhea through Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-30574784479192022182010-09-23T20:57:00.000-07:002010-10-27T09:09:50.162-07:00Atkins and KetosisThe basic principle of the Atkins food regimen is that a state of ketosis will aid you burn your fat stores as energy. Many individuals, even those who are on low carbohydrate diets, don’t fairly perceive ketosis and why it works.
Most diets are calorie-discount diets. They aid you lose weight, however among the weight is from fats and a few of it's from lean muscle tissue. While you could look Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-68528086773157164172010-09-23T17:56:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:45:01.046-07:00Overcoming plateaus on the Atkins dietIn case you are experiencing a stall or plateau in your Atkins weight loss efforts, you are not alone. This occurs from time to time. However, you first must just be sure you have really reached a plateau point.
A plateau means that you have gone an extended period of time with out reducing weight or inches. It’s important to take your measurements earlier than you start your weight loss plan, Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-16055026871295431182010-09-23T13:23:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:47:18.145-07:00Common mistakes of Atkins dietersThe Atkins weight loss plan is one of the easiest weight loss plans to follow. Though the ideas are clearly set out within the books, there are some widespread misconceptions that occur for dieters. These errors could make a giant difference in the amount of weight you lose and effectiveness of the food regimen overall. If Atkins isn’t working for you, or you find yourself suddenly gaining weightMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-29077166741103367592010-09-23T09:55:00.000-07:002010-10-27T08:53:17.500-07:00Atkins and Unprocessed FoodsWhen you first start on the Atkins program, it's possible you'll be tempted to take advantage of many of the low carbohydrate products in the marketplace today. There are a wide variety of packaged gadgets which are specifically manufactured to be low-carb. These embrace low-carb snacks, low-carb baking merchandise and low-carb substitutes (like pasta or bread). While it could be enticing to fillMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-81626011925933295082010-09-23T09:48:00.001-07:002010-10-27T08:55:20.517-07:00Atkins InductionAtkins eating regimen meals are simple to find and accessible everywhere. There are many varieties to select from, whether or not you choose prepackaged low-carb weight-reduction plan meals or make your own meals. Irrespective of how you want to do the Atkins plan, there is a answer out there for you.
You’ll need to hold the Atkins meals pyramid in mind while you make meals choices. The Atkins Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-15238935997551320112010-09-15T08:41:00.000-07:002010-09-15T08:41:18.250-07:00Scoliosis: causes, risk factors, signs and symptomsScoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine which is seen more frequently among girls than of boys. Scoliosis appear especially during rapid growth during puberty, but there and forms that appear earlier.
Deviations of the spine can be divided into:
* Deviation of the spine in the frontal plane (scoliosis);
* Deviation of the spine in the sagittal plane (cifiza, lordosis).
Scoliosis is the Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-89713710763257446342010-08-22T23:24:00.000-07:002010-08-22T23:25:23.131-07:00Psoriatic arthritis (Part 2): complications and treatment optionsComplications:
Psoriatic arthritis can be exhausting, painful and may make it difficult to meet their daily activities. Although untreated, psoriatic arthritis can cause joint erosion. Physicians may find difficult to establish who will aggravate the disease and who do not. Generally, people diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis at a young age, female or those with sudden pain, are more prone to Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-88853863080139109742010-08-08T02:18:00.001-07:002010-08-08T02:18:46.634-07:00Psoriatic arthritis (Part1): general informationPsoriatic arthritis occurs in patients with psoriasis, a chronic skin disease that affects approximately 3% of world population (180 million). Psoriasis affects the skin and appears as a rash. A percentage of 10 to 30% of patients with psoriasis develop psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis commonly occurs in males and females aged between 30 and 50 years, but can also affect children.
Signs Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-30244914707499908262010-08-01T09:07:00.001-07:002010-08-01T09:07:55.026-07:00Rheumatoid arthritis (Part 3): biological therapyRheumatoid arthritis is a serious condition that affects work capacity. Visceral lesions are responsible for shortening the average life of 5 to 10 years. Major consequence of this disease is disability. The loss of work ability is the most costly consequence of early rheumatoid arthritis.
Try to treat early rheumatoid arthritis. Despite major advances in the field of therapy, so far there is noMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-7869399663798316452010-07-16T02:31:00.000-07:002010-07-16T02:33:20.040-07:00Rheumatoid arthritis (part 2): symptoms treatmentThe disease symptoms appear and disappear, depending on the degree of inflammation of the joints. When tissues are inflamed the condition is active and when not feeling joints inflamed, disease is inactive, can occur spontaneously or after treatment, and maylast several weeks, months or years.
During the liberation, the disease symptoms disappear and, in general, patients feel better. When the Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-53318653249690685692010-06-30T06:20:00.000-07:002010-06-30T06:25:22.279-07:00Rheumatoid arthritis (part 1): general InformationRheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation among joints, tissues around the joints and internal organs. Autoimmune diseases occur when body tissues are mistakenly attacked by its own immune system.
The immune system is a complex of cells and antibodies designed normally to "seek and destroy" invaders of the body, particularly infections.
Patients with Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-15265444442324203902010-06-18T21:22:00.000-07:002010-06-26T09:41:19.346-07:00Amputation results from diabetesMr. B, age 46 years, was a physician assistant who had worked for the same internist for 10 years. He and Dr. K had an excellent relationship. Their office was in an area with a high prevalence of diabetes, and many of their patients lived with the disease. Both practitioners had an interest in conducting public outreach about the condition.
Mr. B often conducted seminars and lectures in theMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-4534165771904022852010-06-11T18:12:00.000-07:002010-06-11T18:15:13.707-07:00Once-monthly treatment for arthritisProduct: Actemra
Company: Genentech
Pharmacologic class: Interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor inhibitor
Active ingredient: Tocilizumab 20 mg/mL; solution for IV infusion after dilution; preservative-free.
Indication: Moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in patients who have had an inadequate response to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers. May be Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-28441116436080420852010-06-11T17:55:00.001-07:002010-06-11T17:56:04.629-07:00Role Of Gene That Causes Early Onset Alzheimer's RevealedResearchers in the US have discovered how mutations in the presenilin 1 gene that causes early onset familial Alzheimer's Disease disrupt an essential process for recycling protein, thus allowing toxins to build up and kill brain cells. They hope their discovery will spur new treatments for both the early onset and the more common late onset form of Alzheimer's, a brain-wasting disease that Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-50345239074536741432010-06-04T10:42:00.001-07:002010-06-04T11:01:50.253-07:00Choline reduces Down syndrome dysfunction, guard against dementia
Barbara Strupp, professor of nutritional sciences and of psychology. (Credit: Alexi Wenski-Roberts)
ScienceDaily (2010-06-03)
More choline during pregnancy and nursing could provide lasting cognitive and emotional benefits to people with Down syndrome. The work indicated greater maternal levels of the essential nutrient also could protect against neurodegenerative conditions such as Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-43316367855905408232010-05-30T14:45:00.000-07:002010-05-30T14:45:16.698-07:00Brush teeth to 'prevent' heart diseasePeople who fail to brush their teeth twice a day are putting themselves at risk of heart disease, research suggests.
The Scottish study of more than 11,000 adults backs previous research linking gum disease with heart problems.
The researchers said more work is needed to confirm if poor oral health directly causes heart disease or is a marker of risk.
A charity added that oral hygiene was justMikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-71106693675799386612010-05-21T17:20:00.000-07:002010-08-18T06:13:17.966-07:00New hope for better treatment for a rising cancer
Poor diet, too much alcohol, smoking and increasing obesity could be leading to an epidemic of oesophageal and upper stomach cancer, according to a leading UK team of specialists at The University of Nottingham and Nottingham University Hospitals.
The Nottingham Gastro-Oesophageal Cancer Research Group has been carrying out intensive research over the past five years to try to improve the Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-13715094576514078652010-05-07T00:18:00.000-07:002010-08-08T01:30:57.455-07:00Unravelling the health-giving properties of fruit and veg
Scientists at The University of Nottingham are to use their share of a unique £6.5m research award to discover which genes control the health promoting properties of fruit and vegetables.
As part of a cross-channel partnership to enhance international collaboration in Systems Biology Graham Seymour, Professor of Plant Biotechnology, and Charlie Hodgman, Director of the Centre for Plant Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-80760988087609542092010-05-07T00:10:00.000-07:002010-08-08T01:30:32.824-07:00Do chemicals in the environment affect fertility?
The amount of chemicals absorbed is thought to be so minute that they would be difficult to discern through testing. However, through a process known as bioaccumulation, chemicals can become concentrated in individuals over a number of years, stored mostly in fat tissue. Though these chemicals may not be directly harmful to these individuals, if they are passed on — for example, through Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8688799440595528500.post-27839957976653287142010-04-24T03:03:00.000-07:002010-08-08T01:29:45.961-07:00New insights into mushroom-derived drug promising for cancer treatment
A promising cancer drug, first discovered in a mushroom commonly used in Chinese medicine, could be made more effective thanks to researchers who have discovered how the drug works. The research, carried out by The University of Nottingham, was funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).
In research to be published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02457091657541216116noreply@blogger.com0