by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Constipation Diet Constipation is not just the inability to eliminate; if there is strain, then you are constipated. It should take you less than a minute and be effortless. There have been many mixed messages as to how often elimination should occur, and what is...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Crying is how babies communicate. It often takes some trial and error to determine what will soothe a baby. The commonly accepted clinical definition of colic is the “rule of three”: crying for more than three hours per day, for more than three days per...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Cholesterol is actually a steroid manufactured in the liver or intestines. It is an important component of hormone production and cell membrane structure, and is transported through the blood to repair damage. What Causes High Cholesterol? There are many different...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Gluten is a hard-to-digest protein found in many whole grains and cereals – and is often hidden in processed foods as binders, starch and fillers. A 2009 study from Gastroenterology comparing the blood of 10,000 people from 50 years ago to 10,000 people today...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Cancer is now the number one cause of death in the country, having surpassed heart disease a few years ago. It is known as the “disease of modern civilization.” Cancer occurs when a certain type of cell—such as a those found in the blood, pancreas, brain, liver or...
by SHC Staff | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Candida albicans is a dimorphic fungus, a yeast that lives within our intestines and certain mucous membranes. Everyone has candida within them: we are born with it. Candida is usually kept in check by the gastrointestinal “good” bacteria and the immune...
by SHC Staff | Jun 5, 2011 | Health Issues
Rebuilding Broken Bone – In early January of 2008 I suffered a serious break of my lower leg while skiing in Utah (the break is called a tibia plateau facture and they are ranked in order of severity 1-6, 6 being the most severe). My break was a level 6 tibia...
by SHC Staff | Jun 5, 2011 | Health Issues
Bell’s palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. One side of the face droops due to damage to the facial nerve. This condition comes on suddenly, often overnight, and usually gets better on its own within a few weeks. Patients are...
by SHC Staff | May 19, 2011 | Health Issues
ARVD is a caused by a genetic defect of the heart that is one of the leading causes of death in young athletes. It is seen predominantly in males, and 30-50 percent of cases have a familial distribution. It is unclear why only the right ventricle is involved. The...
by SHC Staff | May 19, 2011 | Health Issues
Arthritis involves the breakdown of cartilage. Cartilage normally protects the joint, allowing for smooth movement. Cartilage also absorbs shock when pressure is placed on the joint, like when you walk. Without the usual amount of cartilage, the bones rub together,...
by SHC Staff | May 18, 2011 | Health Issues
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health problems in the U.S. According to the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), just over 18 percent, or about 40 million American adults aged 18 and older, have an anxiety disorder. According to the CDC,...
by SHC Staff | May 18, 2011 | Health Issues
Anemia – Iron is an essential component of proteins involved in oxygen transport and is vital to the regulation of cell growth and differentiation. A deficiency of iron limits oxygen delivery to cells. The World Health Organization considers iron deficiency the...
by SHC Staff | May 14, 2011 | Health Issues
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Blood pressure readings are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and usually given as two numbers — for...
