The liver is a vital organ that stores nutrients for the body. It also controls the regulation of fat stores and cholesterol levels, according to the International Hepatitis Foundation. Additionally, the liver metabolizes alcohol and gets rid of...
Resistant strains of pests are becoming more commonplace and when children play in close contact with one another, it makes it difficult to avoid becoming infected when there is an outbreak of lice. The most important concern is whether or not to...
More than 100 types of neuropathy exist, each with differing symptoms and prognosis, according to the Neuropathy Association. Neuropathy is generally referred to as a disorder of the peripheral nerves, which includes motor, sensory and autonomic...
The liver is a crucial organ. It is about the size of a football and is located on the right side of the abdomen under the rib cage. It helps to digest food, absorb nutrients and remove toxins. While it is usually able to heal itself after...
How Parkinson's disease is inherited is unclear. The majority of people who are diagnosed with Parkinson's have no family history of the disease. Only in rare cases does Parkinson's disease run in families. The Parkinson's Disease Society...
While the loss of the sense of smell or anosmia is not usually a serious condition, it can affect quality of life. It may lead to a loss of appetite as the sense of smell also aids in tasting flavor. There are many causes of a loss of sense of...
Skin cancer is the most common human cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Three types account for more than 99 percent of all skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. More than 1 million new...
Handling operations and producers of organic livestock must earn a certificate from the National Organic Program. They are subject to an annual inspection, and must document every procedure concerning all aspects of livestock in an official...
According to the Mayo Clinic, the average person produces up to two quarts of saliva every day. This seemingly large amount of liquid in the mouth goes unnoticed most of the time due to the constant swallowing that most people are able to...
Only approximately one in six Americans who has battled being overweight or obese has lost weight and maintained the weight loss, reports a group of researchers from Penn State College. As they point out, current weight loss strategies need...
The blood is a vital fluid within the body that contains all sorts of cells that carry oxygen and help fight against infection. Sometimes, the blood cells can grow at a rapid rate and wreak havoc on the body. Fortunately, a few blood cancer...
Acne is a common skin condition responsible for blackheads and cysts. Comedones, whiteheads and blackheads form when pores become clogged with oil and debris, according to the American Academy of Dermatology website AcneNet. Blackheads and...
Brain tumors are the most common tumors in children. Tumors that originate in the brain are called primary brain tumors. One that spread from another area in the body are called secondary or metastasized brain tumors. In children, primary brain...
Peripheral neuropathy is a common condition of nerve damage characterized by pain, numbness or tingling in the nerves leading from the brain and spinal cord to the body. The causes of peripheral neuropathy are many and varied and include metabolic...
There are currently 26 million American suffering from chronic kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. There are 30 million Americans battling liver disease, notes the American Liver Foundation. Despite the high numbers of...
Most people would benefit from increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables in their diet. A growing body of evidence supports claims that the fiber, vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients available in nature's plant foods is essential to...
Detoxification is done to remove the toxins we all absorb from exposure to air pollution, pesticides, insecticides, car exhaust and also from methylmercury found in all kinds of seafood. Some people will juice fast for 10 days to detox. For many,...
Hair loss can be a key sign of chemical poisoning. Exposure to less than lethal doses of particular toxic substances can result in this symptom. The amount of poison needed to induce hair loss depends on the particular chemical involved. Some are...
Copper and iodine are inorganic material that the body requires to function properly. While copper is a metal, iodine is a shiny bluish-black material unusual because it has no liquid state. Instead, iodine immediately vaporizes when heated....
