Fenugreek (also known as Greek Hay and Fenigreek), is an herb that is commonly found growing in the Mediterranean region of the world. While the Fenugreek seeds and leaves are primarily used as a culinary spice, it is also used to treat a variety of health problems in Egypt, Greece, Italy, and South Asia. As a… Read More Fenugreek (Methi) – Control Diabetes and Cholesterol
Evening Primrose Oil is a natural herbal supplement derived from the seed of the evening primrose plant (there are about 145 different species in the genus Oenothera). Oenothera plants contain fatty acids that are metabolized to prostaglandins which have anti-inflammatory and pain relieving effects.. In foods, evening primrose oil is used as a dietary source of… Read More Evening Primrose Oil
What is Witch Hazel? Witch hazel is a deciduous bush or small tree reaching about 6 m in height found in damp woods throughout most of North America. It is a topical astringent derived from the bark and leaves of Hamamelis virginiana, the common or North American witch-hazel shrub. The leaf, bark, and twigs are… Read More Witch Hazel
Lymphatic System Lymph vessels are fine tubes similar to small blood vessels. They join together to form a network that runs throughout the body. The lymph vessels act like a transport system for a fluid called lymph, which surrounds cells and tissues in the body. The lymph vessels drain lymph from the tissues into the… Read More Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL)
Melanoma Skin Cancer Melanoma is less common, but more serious than other types of skin cancer. Melanomas are usually brown or black, but can appear pink, tan, or even white. Melanoma is a cancer that begins in the melanocytes. Because most melanoma cells still make melanin, melanoma tumors are usually brown or black. But some… Read More Skin Cancer – Melanoma
Lung Cancer arises when a series of mutations in normal lung cells cause them to become abnormal and grow out of control. These changes can take place anywhere from the bronchus (the windpipe), down to the small air sacs in the periphery of the lungs where oxygenation takes place. Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth… Read More Lung Cancer – Disease and Treatment
Leukemia Overview Leukemia is cancer of the blood and bone marrow (the soft material in the center of most bones). Cancer starts in blood-forming tissue, such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells; these produced cells and enter the bloodstream. In a person with disease, the bone marrow produces abnormal… Read More Leukemia – Blood and Bone Marrow Cancer
What are Kidneys? Kidneys are a pair of organs in your abdomen. Each kidney is about the size of a fist. Kidneys are part of the urinary tract. They make urine by removing wastes and extra water from your blood. Urine collects in a hollow space (renal pelvis) in the middle of each kidney. Urine… Read More Kidney Cancer and Renal Pelvis Cancer
What is Bladder? The bladder is a hollow organ in the pelvis with flexible, muscular walls. Its main function is to store urine before it leaves the body. The average adult bladder holds about 2 cups of urine. Urine is made by the kidneys and is then carried to the bladder through tubes called ureters.… Read More Bladder Cancer Survival Rate
What is Yellow Fever Yellow fever is an acute viral haemorrhagic disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes. Yellow fever virus (YFV) is a single-stranded RNA virus that belongs to the genus Flavivirus. The “yellow” in the name refers to the jaundice that affects some patients. The virus is endemic in tropical areas of Africa and Latin… Read More Yellow Fever
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