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Pandemic Phases

August 31st, 2009 by Bea
Diseases,Health News
Last year sparked the awareness of what we all know as the H1N1 flu virus. Novel Influenza A (H1N1) virus, the "pandemic (H1N1) 2009 virus" or "swine flu", is a type of influenza virus that causes respiratory disease. It can spread between people, and as of August 25th, 2009, there have been 1528 hospitalizations, ICU cases, and deaths. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6. It was raised to this level in response to the ongoing global spread of the swine flu. What does it mean to have a pandemic alert level of Phase...

Boost Your Immune System

August 26th, 2009 by Gumer Liston
Exercise,Nutrition
Your body's immune system keeps you healthy by preventing infections; it is your first line of defense against substances and organisms that could bring diseases into your body. Your immune system is made up of tissues, cells, and organs that identify and kill pathogens, tumor cells, parasites, and viruses that attack your body. It is important to see to it that your immune system is functioning well. Here are some tips on how to boost your immune system. The simplest and the most natural way of boosting your immune system is by having a healthy lifestyle. Eat healthy foods; proper nutrition...

Handling a Hangover

August 19th, 2009 by Gumer Liston
Illness
A hangover, that sick feeling you get in the morning after a night of partying and drinking, is a natural consequence of having consumed too much alcohol. What is the best way to handle it? There are a lot of myths about how to get rid of a hangover, which do not really help and may even worsen the condition of the person suffering from hangover, so it is important to learn about the myths and understand why they don't work. The best way to handle a hangover is to understand its nature. The sick feeling, the nausea, the vomiting, the...

Shaping Up

August 12th, 2009 by Gumer Liston
Diet,Exercise,Nutrition

When we think about shaping up, the gym is the first thing that comes to mind. For most of us, the gym is where the success of the pursuit of great physique is hinged; we see it as the place where we can sculpt our bodies into the shape that we desire. But it is important to know that you will never achieve what you would like to achieve with your body if you do not understand the role of nutrition in transforming your body. Proper nutrition should be observed if you want to achieve that great figure you...

Male Impotence, Its Causes, and Natural Cures

August 5th, 2009 by Gumer Liston
Men's Health

The "maleness" of a man is not always measured by his sexual prowess because there are many factors that can make a man a real man. Impotency should not be seen as something that can make one a lesser man. But, of course, impotency can erode a man's self confidence and cause him to be depressed. The causes of impotency or erectile dysfunction are varied. It can be brought about by a disease like diabetes or atherosclerosis, or it can also be caused by hormonal imbalances (when a man's testosterone level is low he may experience impotency). Alcohol and drugs also...

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