The immune system is the body’s warrior force. Without its strength, vigilance, and quick response. In battling “invading foreign bodies,” each of us could lose our lives to the most minor infection or irritation. Invading bacteria, viruses, pollen, allergens, or any sub-Stance the body responds to as a threat are dealt with through this [...]
Drug-induced acne occurs in patients occasionally. Drugs which may be implicated are oral cortisone, lithium and dilantin. Eruptions which mimic acne, but which are not true variants, may be caused by iodides, bromides, quinine, and chloral hydrate.
A more common and important variant, which occurs in women, is acne cosmetica. This appears to be precipitated by [...]
Before examining the health and fat loss benefits of carbohydrates it is essential to take a brief look at how carbohydrates are digested and absorbed in the human body. First we need to start with the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). The GIT is a long tube stretching from the mouth to the anus. The digestion of [...]
Less than a decade ago those who were infertile due to endometriosis may have been destined to never become pregnant. Due to the advancement of drug therapies and programmes such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), gamete intra fallopian transfer (GIFT) and related programmes, infertility does not necessarily mean that you will never conceive.
Establishing infertility
Usually the first [...]
A physical examination usually involves:
testing a specimen of your urine
taking your blood pressure
examining your breasts
examining your abdomen
a pelvic examination (sometimes also known as an internal or a vaginal examination).
The purpose of the pelvic examination is to try to determine whether there are any indications that you may have some endometrial implants or cysts present. Sometimes, [...]