Hepatitis The global burden of disease and mortality from viral hepatitis is high. An estimated 57% of liver cirrhosis cases and 78% of primary liver cancer cases result from hepatitis B or C viruses’ infections. In recognition of the importance of the public health problem posed by hepatitis, in 2010, the 63rd World Health Assembly designated July 28th as World Hepatitis Day and requested an integrated response in the fight against hepatitis. From then on, the PAHO and the WHO have joined efforts to establish strategies to fight hepatitis either at global and regional levels. This call to action offers an excellent opportunity to the Region of the Americas for the approach to viral hepatitis as a recognized public health problem. The commemoration of July 28th, World Hepatitis Day, can be used as starting point for many initiatives in the countries. Source: PAHO/WHO

BENEFITS OF BITTER LEAF Nigerians are resorting to the use of natural herbs and plants to take care of their health problems and improve their well-being. One of such popular herbs is the bitter leaf which has undeniable benefits and natural healing abilities. Popularly known as Ewuro by the Yorubas, Shiwaka by the Hausas and Onugbu amongst the Igbos, bitter leaf is used in preparing a famous delicacy in the Igbo land. Apart from this, bitter leaf is well known for its healing potency when it is chewed or juiced raw because cooking reduces its potency and medicinal value. Bitter leaf is generally considered a liver herb because it stimulates, cleanses and supports the liver and gall bladder. The liver which is one of the most important organs of the body has a lot of vital functions that is needed for normal functioning of the whole system of the body. Without the liver all major process in the body will be paralysed. Without the liver fats will not be digested inside the body to b

Natural Remedies for Diarrhea Diarrheas come without warning. It makes you suddenly blame the latest burrito or whatever last food comes to your mind. It is uncomfortable to suffer from diarrhea. Below is a list of natural remedies that bring relief and help deal with diarrhea. Digest Fenugreek Seeds One common remedy is to mix fenugreek seeds with water and then drink up. Never try with children. Make Orange Peel Tea In a pot of a pint of boiling water, add chopped orange peel. Let the water cool. Honey or sugar can be used to sweeten it. Try Blueberries For tummy problems in Sweden, patients are prescribed with a soup of dried berries. Anthocyanosides have antibacterial and antioxidant properties that help combat bacteria. Tannins are also effective against bacteria. Eat Starchy Foods Starchy foods aid in the restoration of the nutrients and bring comfort to your tummy. Root vegetables are effective on upset stomach plus the added nutrients. Cooked rice suits those who

How to cope with depression during pregnancy Akanksha Jain December 4, 2014   How to cope with depression during pregnancy 2014-12-06T22:41:40+00:00 Not every one relishes the  pregnancy time . For some, it may be a period of joy, for others, it is certainly a matter of depression during pregnancy .  The increased hormonal changes in the body lead you to getting depression.  Not just body changes are to be blamed, change in diet, feeling lethargic, consistent vomiting can be regarded as few of the symptoms that may cause depression in the course of pregnancy. What are the biological causes of getting depressed during pregnancy? Although having been pregnant is a heavenly feeling that every one would want to experience but it can make you a victim of depression if the following factors exist: Constant fights with your husband and family can easily bring you under the purview of depression during pregnancy. Fights degrade mood and health faster during pregnan

How To “Beet” Leaky Gut By Liz Perkins A simple test to determine your stomach acid levels is to eat a beet and then check the color of your pee. If you have pink pee, that means that your stomach acid is too weak and if it is clear, you have sufficient stomach acid. Your stomach needs a pH of 2 (battery acid pH) to break down proteins and to make vitamin B-12 available. If you don’t make enough stomach acid, then you don’t digest proteins well and they go into your small intestine as protein fragments instead of amino acids. This can cause problems, one of the most common being leaky gut. One cause of leaky gut is when the gluten particles actually poke holes in the small intestine, allowing  undigested food particles to get into the bloodstream. And then, on top of your chances of getting leaky gut, if you don’t absorb enough B12, you may become fatigued far more easily. So not only will your stomach be developing problems, you’ll just be plain tired all the time! But

Aerobic exercise helpful for asthma By Lisa Rapaport Fri Jul 17, 2015 1:22pm EDT(Reuters Health) - People with moderate to severe asthma who add aerobic exercise to their treatment regimen may have an easier time controlling common symptoms than people who rely on drugs alone, a small study suggests. Patients randomly assigned to a three-month treadmill exercise regimen showed decreases in two aspects of the illness that make it difficult to breathe: inflammation and heightened sensitivity in the airway. While it’s not surprising that asthma patients may benefit from aerobic exercise, the findings offer new evidence that physical activity can help even in patients who are already controlling symptoms with medication, said lead author Dr. Celso Carvalho, a researcher at the University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine in Brazil. “This information strongly suggests that aerobic exercise has an anti inflammatory effect in asthma,” Carvalho said by email. The findings point to a pote

As a Nurse Case Manager with well over twenty years experience within this profession, I can attest to many changes in this area of Nursing Practice within the Health Industries. I can also say that everything old is new again. I have been fortunate to manage the care and help our Veterans better understand their health care benefits, care management and wellness. It has truly been a blessing to be provided this insight from my veterans.  I have learned more from them they have from me.  #HowILead Nurse Case Management has advanced from the days when we were called Utilization Review nurses and had to know the cost of things, check documentation, educate, inform, advise, negotiate and check again. This has not changed. We Had to know Interqual-criteria like the back of our hand. The Severity of Illness and Intensity of Service, various insurance companies and entities, rules and regulations. We learned to teach this "different language" to our physicians and fellow

How to Eliminate Cancer? Posted by alamomarvin Latest Cancer Information After a years of telling people chemotherapy is the only way to try and eliminate cancer, John Hopkins is finally starting to tell you that there is an alternative way… Every person has cancer cells in the body. These cancer cells do not show up in the standard tests until they have multiplied to a few billion. When doctors tell cancer patients that there are no more cancer cells in their bodies after treatment, it just means the tests are unable to detect the cancer cells because they have not reached the detectable size. Cancer cells occur between 6 to more than 10 times in a person’s lifetime. When the person’s immune system is strong the cancer cells will be destroyed and prevented from multiplying and forming tumors. When a person has cancer it indicates the person has multiple nutritional deficiencies. These could be due to genetic, environmental, food and lifestyle factors. To overcome the mu

Break the Breakup Meter! 75670 Total Breakups 0 50000 I pledge to reduce the sodium I eat. It may take some time to achieve, but I deserve the healthiest of foods. With this pledge I’m saying NO to the higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and other health problems — not to mention the bloating and puffiness — linked to too much sodium. I’m taking control of what my family and I eat and starting us on a path to healthier lives! By taking the pledge you will receive resources and tips from the American Heart Association via email to help you on the sodium reduction journey. First Name * Last Name * Home Zip Code * Email * Mobile Phone I pledge to (check all that apply):  Compare nutrition labels and buy lower sodium  Cook at home more often, using less salt  Make healthier choices when dining out  Support healthy food options in my community  Urge the food industry to use less sodium  Ask lawmakers to limit excess sodium i