Health Talk

Have you heard of Opiates? This is a type of narcotic drug that have been used for centuries to treat pain. Opiates came from opium poppy plants that is initially designed for medical use but gained its popularity for recreational drug activities.

Opiates that are still used today are morphine, oxycodone and codeine but it also contains synthetic opiates that includes heroin and opium. These synthetic opiates can be used to treat pain or can be an alternative cure for opiate addicted people.

We all do clean our skin with various cleansers and skin care products. While all these products are effective in cleaning our skin and making it fresh, we are still not satisfied and always seeking the best cleansers that can give optimal results.

What really are the ideal cleansers for our skin? How often do we have to clean our face? Experts suggests that we only wash or clean our face twice daily, once in the morning and one before going to bed. This is to remove the dirt, bacteria and oil that builds up in the skin because we are exposed to a not so clean environment. Add the chemicals of make up and other cosmetic products.

Guyabano or Soursop fruit in english is a very powerful and healthy fruit especially when it comes to cancer prevention. It came from graviola tree where its leaves and bark also have various health benefits.

It is said that soursop fruit has natural cancer killing properties which are 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy drug - adriamycin. Guyabano kills only the cancerous types of cells and retain the healthy ones. Unlike chemotherapy where it eliminates all reproducing cells that results to hair loss in cancer patients.

Before we dive to the topic itself, let me discuss first what thyroid gland is and how it can develop cancer. The throat is a 5 inches long muscular tube that starts behind the nose and ends in the neck. The voice box is located just below the throat and is also prone to throat cancer. Human throat mainly consists of soft palate, base of the tongue and tonsils.

Thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland inside the neck that is composed of two lobes. This organ is the largest endocrine system of the body which generates specific hormones that are responsible for controlling blood pressure, excessive heart beat, body temperature and metabolism.

Erotic Massage or also known as Sensuous Massage or Tantric Massage is a technique and a one of a kind type of physical therapy that involves naked bodies to achieve or enhance sexual arousal. This massage can be utilized as a sex therapy which is to stimulate libido.

While we know that traditional massage can help improve physical and mental health, erotic type of massage on the other hand is focused on different erogenous zones of the body to boost sexual arousal between couples. Erotic massage does not necessarily mean you are obliged to do a "Sexual Activity", but it is commonly a large part of lovemaking which includes foreplay or just a plain sex act.

We all know that acne is a severe case of pimple manifestation in the skin. It is quite a normal skin condition. But there is a much worse and severe condition of acne and that is called Cystic Acne.

Cystic Acne or medically known as Nodulocystic Acne is the most painful, harshest and serious form of acne vulgaris. Cysts are developed together with swollen red pustules that are visible in the outer layer of the skin. This condition is difficult to treat and will give a scar after its manifestation.

Brain Freeze or also known as Ice Cream Headache, is an instant pain in the head when consuming cold products. The pain is excruciating but fortunately it only last a few seconds. Cold beverages, shakes, ice cream, sundaes, slurpees and many more cold products can all cause brain freeze.

The brain does not actually "freeze" but just a mere expression of the sudden pain in the head. Experts suggests that 2 out of 10 people are sensitive to this kind of condition but all of us are prone especially if you patronize cold or frozen products.

Scarlet Fever or also called as Scarlatina, is an acute contagious disease caused by exotoxin released by a bacteria called group A streptococcus (Group A Strep). This mainly occurs in children aged 10 years and below which characterized by scarlet skin eruption and high fever.

Streptococcus bacteria are the same species that cause strep throat. Other symptoms include bright-strawberry like tongue appearance, sore throat with white or yellow patches, red and rough textured rashes. An outbreak was recently reported in Hongkong where two are reportedly dead by this deadly fever.

Having a poor sperm count leads to unhealthy sexual life and highly affects fertility in men. A healthy sperm are said to be more in quantity, thick and colored white or grayish. In order to achieve making a baby, you have to find a way to heal yourself and increase your sperm count naturally.

Most common cause of low sperm count are sperm infection and frequent ejaculation. Experts suggests that a man should maintain a three day gap from two consecutive ejaculations to keep the sperm count normal.

A friend of mine undergone breast augmentation for personal reasons which she proudly says a success. Well, not all cases bring good results and many are not satisfied or disappointed with its many health side effects.

Breast augmentation is a sensible topic among women that started in the 60's. It is a procedure for enlarging breasts that are underdeveloped, post-lactation cases or just plain small. A woman should initially consult their cases thoroughly to an expert doctor before undergoing the procedure. While some women do it for health reasons, most of them are just for physical modification purposes.

It's rather a mystery why in recent medical studies shows that most men are likely to have some sort of fear going to the doctor. It may not be fear but rather a different approach when it comes to health. Let my site some reasons in my opinion, why men are thought to be much more afraid than women from going regularly to their physicians.

Calamondin or commonly known in the Philippines as Kalamansi, is a citrus fruit that can be taken raw as an orange or can be juiced. This fruit is also widely used as a seasoning because of its sour taste. It originated in China and grows from shrub or small trees.

The fruit is hardy, growing at temperatures lower than any other citrus fruits. It's about the same size as a tangerine. Because of its acidity, the fruit can be used for skin and hair care benefits.

It is not secret to all of us specially to smokers that puffing cigarettes effectively drains money quietly. Aside from the many health risks involved in smoking, it can really take a great effect on a person's financial capabilities.

This is the main reason why most countries put on high amount of taxes in cigarettes to prevent their citizens on patronizing this silent killer product. Some states like China, even put some disturbing pictures of health hazards in smoking cigarettes.

Food Poisoning are caused by various factors such as the food condition, ways of cooking, cross contamination and many more. There are hundred of bacterias and virus types that are contained in foods which causes food poisoning. This article will help you to avoid and naturally treat food poisoning issues.

The most common cause of food poisoning is cross contamination where raw foods such as vegetables, are mixed together with pre-cooked foods that are usually eaten raw. This makes the bacterias enter our body system and cause disorders.

Stye or medically known as Hordeolum is an eye condition that is usually red in color and commonly found in the eyelid. It is a staphylococcal infection that causes swelling of the affected area, abscess and puss development. Symptoms includes swelling of the eyelid and pain. There are two types of stye, the internal and the external stye.

The most common type of stye is the external one that can be found outside the eyelid. The infection causes the swelling in the eyelid area because of an abscess development. External stye can make a person look disgusting because of its appearance.

Have you heard of Salt Peter? It is a typical odorless and crystallized mineral compound which is also known as Potassium Nitrate. This mineral is mainly mined in Chile where it is abundant.

Salt Peter was first used as an ingredient for gunpowder, black powder, rockets and fireworks. Today, it is widely used for various products like ceramics, matches, glass, enamel and fertilizers. This mineral is also used in food preservatives and can be found in processed meats, ice creams, cheeses and even in toothpaste.

Hyperacidity or Acid Dyspepsia is a condition where an increase of acidity in the stomach occurs. This is due to excessive amount of hydrochloric acid, a compound necessary for food digestion.

Hyperacidity is a serious disease and must be given adequate care all the time. It is a very uncomfortable condition and can strike any time due to incorrect food intake which then triggers the disease. A friend of mine has a very serious case of hyperacidity, a simple drink of tea can get him to hospital due to severe abdominal pain and vomiting.

Have you been suffering from a severe toothache? You might be suffering from an infection that results to inflammation of the nerves and gums. You might actually requires a root canal procedure for treatment.

Root canal is a process to aid chronic tooth pain. As you know, tooth pain is one of the most painful body aches a person can have. As the toothache is unbearable and keeps coming back, a root canal is one of the best possible treatment to save the tooth and ease the pain.

Exercising is the best way to get fit and have the best health condition one can be. There are a lot of way to exercise your body like dancing, sports, aerobics, yoga and many more. However with today's technology, exercising can be done in simple ways. One way to achieve this is through Vibration Machines.

Losing weight and getting fit are now achievable with less stress and effort through this vibration machines. But are these machines safe and effective? Experts say that this type of weight loss regimen are for lazy and busy people who doesn't have much time to workout due to their hectic schedule.

Pneumonia is a lung infection that are caused by bacteria or viruses. Anyone are prone to this kind of disease especially children and the elderly. Pneumonia is initially develop with a cold, cough with phlegm or flu. If you have this lung condition, this article is for you.

This condition can be diagnose through the help of chest x-ray which reveals viral or bacterial infection to the lung's bronchial tubes. Symptoms of pneumonia varies on the age of the person, cause and the severity of the infection. Below are known symptoms of pneumonia.

Experts say that thinning of hair actually leads to baldness. While there are many factors that can cause baldness, genetics is still the most common cause of this condition. Preventing thinning of hair is a hard task and sometimes impossible. However you can apply some few organic treatments to somehow delay thinning of hair and avoid early baldness.

Chemicals that are commercialized as hair sprays can affect the condition of over all hair and scalp. It can cause dandruff and hair thinning. So for people who depends from chemical rich hair treatments will never be the right thing to prevent hair thinning.

Stretch marks are initially reddish but will eventually become white lines. Women usually prone from this condition because of post-pregnancy but others tend to have this even if there are not pregnant. Stretch marks are not health threatening but can be lower self-esteem because of its ugly appearance.

Stretch marks are generally untreatable but can be slightly reduce its line marks. There are various natural ways on how to reduce stretch marks from your body and most of them are free and don't require expensive skin treatment. You can find these remedies right at your own home.

Filipinos have dozens of spiritual beliefs and are divided with multiple religious groups. With today's life that are bombarded with many types of diseases, many people depends on religious faith to ward off their illnesses.

But how can your spiritual faith help you in the betterment of your health? If you are a Christian, you might be knowledgeable about the many bible stories about the essence of proper eating for better health. One of these stories can be found in the book of prophet Daniel where Daniel,

Gluten Allergy is a digestive disorder that occurs in the small intestine which prevents the absorption of nutrients in the body. The most common symptom of this type of allergy are all sort of gastrointestinal distress.

For those who are not familiar with the word "gluten", it is a protein nutrient that is found in foods such as wheat, barley, rye, malt and oats. Gluten is being extracted from flour and its end product has a meat-like form which are high in protein and is widely used commercially as food additives. Foods with gluten are widely considered as another form of allergens.

Birth Control Pills or also known as Contraceptive Pills, is a type of birth control method that are composed of estrogen (oestrogen) and a progestin (progestogen). Regular consumption of these "pills" will help inhibit female fertility.

These pills pose higher health risks for most women today according to the various studies about these drugs. Although side effects varies from different types of pill brands, it is still much recommended to take your gynecologist advice regarding the issue.