Tonsil stones are little white or yellow lumps that can be coughed up or seen at the back of your throat. They smell terrible due to volatile sulfur compounds and bacteria. Causes of Tonsil Stones Your tonsils are gland-like structures in the back of your throat. You...
Ovarian cancer commonly begins as a cyst made up of cancerous cells. As cancer progresses, the dangerous effects spread to other parts of the body with the cancerous cells. Medical professionals have many detection techniques in place to determine if a female has ovarian cancer,...
Do you know the facts about the fat that I dislike the most? The name! Fats are an essential part of a healthy diet. But, because 'fats' share their name with that one-syllable word for obesity ("fat"), people sometimes start out with some very negative preconceptions...
Acid reflux or Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) disease occurs when the acid rich liquid content of the stomach regurgitates into the esophagus. This acid-rich liquid can inflame and damage the lining of your esophagus. The refluxed liquid may also contain bile that that has backed-up into...
It's official - Benefits of vitamin D and calcium include prevention of bone loss, but not just any kind of Vitamin D, it must be Vitamin D3 from natural sources. And, if you take enough Vitamin D3, you’ll be helping to protect yourself from cancers,...
Doses of pharmaceuticals in the water are consumed by the unsuspecting public says DoctorSolve. Few solutions exist to the growing problem of widespread environmental contamination from the disposal of prescription drugs. (Vancouver, B.C. – May 16, 2006) – It’s no secret that the American public is taking more prescribed medication. According...
There is a common stigma, especially in teens, that “street drugs” (illegal substances such as cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamines) are more dangerous than prescription drugs. Children are brought up with the knowledge that street drugs have many negative side effects and pose a real danger,...
Did you know that eye cancer symptoms could be detected at home using an old-fashioned camera? These days, I see a lot of people using camera phones for photos. I have nothing against this, but there’s something to be said about the old-style cameras with a...
I've heard it time and again from 'starting out' families and 'well established' families alike. They'll tell me that the family dinner is the cornerstone of a solid family dynamic. It's supposed to be one of those events that you just don't miss. And if...
Having an irregular heartbeat can usually be categorized as atrial fibrillation. This is a condition in which the upper and lower chambers of the heart (the atria and ventricles), do not pump blood in coordination with each other....
