01st June 2010
Prostate Specific Antigen is the basis for prostate cancer blood tests in the US but it's developer, Dr Richard Ablin, has been in the news over his revelation that it is unreliable
Statistics have shown that one man in every six will get prostate canc...
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14th May 2010
Contrary to the findings of the French venereologist after whom this condition is named, Fournier gangrene (often known as Fournier's gangrene or Fourniers gangrene) can also affect women and, very rarely, children.
However, it is ten times more likely...
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07th May 2010
So, you've made the decision to lose some weight?
And you think you'll pop onto the internet to see if you can find some information that will tell you how to lose a few pounds pretty quickly... without having to put in too much effort yourself.
Wel...
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30th April 2010
Any disease or injury that damages the nerves can lead to a lack of bladder control that requires surgery for incontinence.
Incontinence is often seen in men who have prostate problems. Encircling the urethra just below the bladder, the main function o...
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21st April 2010
Tell Me About Acupuncture? Developed in the Far East over 3000 years ago, it is a holistic treatment. This means that it addresses the whole body, as well as the symptoms, to establish the root of their illness. As a result, the incidence of relapse is...
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13th April 2010
The common perception of Candida is that it is an invader kept in check by our immune system, but the truth is that it is actually a symbient. No, it's not quite like the ones that live inside the stomachs of the Trills in Star Trek. What it really means...
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18th March 2010
Vaginal cones are not really cone-shaped at all. They're sort of bulbous blobs that are designed to be retained inside your vagina using your pelvic floor muscles.
There is proven research that contracting the vagina around a physical body can assist ...
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05th March 2010
Sitting below the bladder and in front of the rectum, the prostate gland is wrapped around the urethra and is responsible for the production of the clear liquid that makes up 30% of the seminal fluid.
As you grow older, the prostate grows larger and th...
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19th February 2010
Hatha, Ashtanga and Sivananda are some of the more well-known yoga forms that can be used in the pursuit of mental and physical fitness.
However, probably one of the most unusual is Yin Yoga.
Combining traditional Hatha postures, Taoist philosophy a...
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12th February 2010
Interstitial Cystitis presents as an increased urge to urinate, accompanied by varying degrees of bladder discomfort. It is sometimes known as Chronic Pelvic Pain.
However, whilst the lining of the bladder is inflamed and very sensitive and is often a...
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09th February 2010
In contrast to the harder forms of martial art, like karate, Tai Chi is often thought of as a weaker option. It doesn't help that it is popular with older people.
However, if you study Tai Chi to its full extent, then it becomes obvious that this is n...
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09th February 2010
Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common condition, particularly among older women. It is estimated that as many as half of women who have children will experience some form of prolapse in later life but, because many women don't seek help from their doctor...
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08th February 2010
Candida is the scientific name for the single cell microbes which live naturally in the gut, mouth and genitals of a healthy body. They are kept in check by the presence of beneficial bacteria and a healthy immune system
However, in certain conditions...
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05th February 2010
You live life in the fast lane, why on earth should you try to fit yoga into it?
1. Yoga addresses the whole body, working holistically to improve the entire structure.
By working with physical movements known as postures or 'asana', we can improve ...
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06th January 2010
Candida albicans is one of many organisms that live in the human mouth and gastrointestinal tract.
Under normal circumstances, it is present in 80% of the human population with no harmful effects. However in some people, it can proliferate and this ov...
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