by SHC Staff | Jun 18, 2011 | Health Issues
Mononucleosis is a viral infection causing swollen lymph glands (especially in the neck), sore throat and fever, sore throat. It is often associated with Epstein Barr virus (herpes virus related to the agents that cause chicken pox and cold sores) but can also be...
by SHC Staff | Jun 17, 2011 | Health Issues
As women reach their late 30s to early 40s, the reproductive tract begins to show signs of aging. Estrogen begins to fluctuate between low and high levels of production, lasting through the menopause transition and continuing for one to seven years. This stage is...
by SHC Staff | Jun 17, 2011 | Health Issues
If a couple has regular, unprotected sex for at least a year and still cannot conceive, the partners are considered infertile. For the last few decades, the rate of infertility in the United States has increased. It is estimated that between 16 and 25 percent of all...
by SHC Staff | Jun 17, 2011 | Health Issues
Lupus Disorder – is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the connective tissues as if they were foreign invaders. The result is inflammation of the affected areas. At least 80 percent of those who contract lupus are women. There are...
by SHC Staff | Jun 17, 2011 | Health Issues
There are various kinds of kidney stones. Their composition is often related to a specific cause. About 70 percent of kidney stones consist mainly of calcium oxalates and/or phosphate. Oxalate is an end product of our metabolism and is present naturally in the urine....
by SHC Staff | Jun 16, 2011 | Health Issues
Infertility – If a couple has regular, unprotected sex for at least a year and still cannot conceive, the partners are considered infertile. For the last few decades, the rate of infertility in the United States has increased. It is estimated that between 16 and...
by SHC Staff | Jun 16, 2011 | Health Issues
Irritable Bowel Syndrome – (IBS) describes diseases that attack the walls of the bowel, causing inflammation. Three common diagnoses are listed below: Ulcerative Colitis: involves open sores, ulcers and inflammation of the large intestine. Almost always causes...
by SHC Staff | Jun 16, 2011 | Health Issues
Hypothyroidism – This is a condition that occurs when there is not enough thyroid hormone circulating in the body. It is diagnosed by a blood test. Eight out of ten patients with thyroid disease are women. By age 60, as many as 17 percent of women and nine...
by SHC Staff | Jun 15, 2011 | Health Issues
There are many different types of the herpes virus: Herpes Simplex Type 1 and 2: Cause of cold sores and genital herpes, and possibly connected to Bell’s Palsy. Herpes Zoster: Cause of chickenpox and shingles. Cytomegalovirus: Cause of certain cardiovascular diseases...
by SHC Staff | Jun 15, 2011 | Health Issues
“Cheri has helped me control by blood sugar levels on a daily basis no matter where I am. Whether I am out to dinner with friends or at a party with buffet style food, there are always food choices that keep my blood sugar levels stable. Cheri’s...
by SHC Staff | Jun 14, 2011 | Health Issues
Hepatitis C virus is one of several viruses that can cause hepatitis, which is inflammation of the liver. It is unrelated to the other common hepatitis viruses A, B, D, and E. Before its discovery in 1998 it was known as non-A, non-B hepatitis. Hepatitis C virus...
by SHC Staff | Jun 14, 2011 | Health Issues
Hemorrhoids are swollen veins around the anus. They can form either internally or externally, and the resulting lumps can cause pain and bleeding. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, it’s estimated about half the people...
by SHC Staff | Jun 14, 2011 | Health Issues
Gout is a metabolic disturbance characterized by an excess of uric acid in the blood and deposits of uric acid salts in the tissue around the joints, especially in the fingers and toes. It can also occur in the heel, knee, hand, ear, or any joint in the body. Gout...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
The Gallbladder The gallbladder is a sac located under the liver that stores and concentrates bile. It plays an important role in fat metabolism, and releases bile into the upper small intestine (duodenum) when need to break down fat. Gallstones Bile is a liquid...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Erectile dysfunction affects an estimated 30 million American men. Failure to obtain or maintain an erection may be chronic or occur as an isolated incident. An erection is a combination of nerve function, proper circulation, brain stimuli and hormonal actions. When...
