General Health

The period of recovery from surgery, following a severe illness, or after injury is also referred to as convalescence. During this period, the body needs time to heal and adjust from the physical trauma experienced. Recovery is a gradual process and varies from person to person, depending on the type of surgery or injury. Recovery from surgery and injury is a period of rest, where regaining strength and becoming healthy is the primary objective. People often take this opportunity to gain new perspectives, reflect on their lives, and make certain lifestyle adjustments.

Edema is the noticeable swelling resulting from fluid accumulation in certain body tissues. It is most commonly found in the feet, ankles and legs, although it may also affect the face, hands and other parts of the body and organs. Pregnant women and older adults are often affected with this condition, but it can happen to anyone. The swelling is brought about by the build-up of excess fluid beneath the skin in the spaces within the body tissues that are outside of the blood vessels. These spaces are called interstitial spaces or compartments.

Candida, also known as Candida albicans, is a type of yeast which is classified in the same group as fungus, mold and mildew. Thriving in a dark, moist environment, it can be found naturally in the body, particularly in the mouth, digestive tract, vagina, or skin folds. Other areas of the body that may be affected by Candida are the ears, dental cavities, groin, under the breasts or nails. When in correct systemic balance, Candida is not a harmful organism and will not cause troublesome symptoms. Prevention is important, as treatment for Candida albicans can be unsuccessful and infections can become recurrent.

Most of us think we can breathe a sigh of relief now that winter is almost gone and flu season is supposedly over-- but that is far from true. Actually, reports indicate that the flu will be around well into spring and even if you have had the flu shot, you aren’t completely void of risk. Most people are also misinformed about the flu vaccine itself, believing that it prevents infection completely-- but think again, because this is not the case! Fortunately there are a few things we can do to prevent getting sick with a cold or flu this winter, or anytime.

How many years do we set these resolutions only to stick to them for a month, a week, a day? If that’s you... well, you aren’t alone. Each year, millions of Americans set resolutions for themselves,
ranging from the most common – losing weight and quitting smoking – to the more obscure (ummm... keeping your closet organized by color and style??).
Unfortunately for most, although the desire to commit is present, only
20% of people actually fulfill their personal goal(s) over the longterm. Read on for some great tips and information on keeping your New Year's Resolutions!

As winter gets closer, we wanted to let people know more about Seasonal Affective Disorder and what they can do about it. Sadly, many people that experience this disorder chalk it up to simply
feeling down, and don't realize that there are plenty of natural solutions that can help them feel energized and back on top! On the topic of feeling energized, we came across a really
interesting news flash about the effects of nicotine. So, we set out to bring you this article on how this main ingredient in cigarettes is now believed to not only be addictive but can
also cause atrial fibrosis! And, it's ironic that almost every product designed to help you quit smoking contains nicotine!
I hope you find our articles both interesting and informative.

Studies show that more than 37% of Americans experience increased stress levels during the holidays. Finances (and shopping) are indicated as the number one cause of stress, with spending time with family, over-indulging, and overworking following closely behind. Suffering from loneliness and recalling sad memories during the holidays also play a considerable role in seasonal depression and anxiety, therefore leading to increased stress and decreased health.

I hope you find the articles in this ebook – More FDA Warnings about Depression Medications Validate Your Natural Approach, Did Depression Cause Your Diabetes? and Popular Diabetes Treatment Could Increase Your Risk of Heart Problems – both interesting and informative.

When I started researching topics for our ebook this month I was amazed at how much had happened recently in Health News. Although I had previously read that oftentimes when taking antidepressants, people experience sexual side effects, such as a decreased libido, I was quite surprised to learn that there is a possible link between taking anti-depressants and not being about to fall in love, or to even want to.

This eBook provides clear and concise details on Death, that would otherwise need to be obtained from a variety of sources, such as internet, reference books, qualified doctors, and so on.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away" (the dentist too!) - is an oft quotation which should not be considered as just an obsolete "Old Wives Tale", as there is more than meets the eye in these axioms of yore. Apples are among the most health-giving fruits available as they contain a host of nutritious properties via: Phosphorous, Chlorine, Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium, Calcium, Sulphur, Iron, Fluorine, Silicon, plus many trace elements ....... and all of these are found in PURE APPLE CIDER VINEGAR.

Many people ask themselves "What is Addison's disease?" Addison's disease is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by a severe deficiency of hormones produced in the adrenal cortex.
Addison's affects between 1 and 4 in 100,000 people, including both men and women within all age groups. The disease tends to become clinically apparent during periods of metabolic stress or trauma.

A terrific collection of herbal and aromatherapy recipes to create effective and safe insect repellents for both adults and children.