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Hi I am a 27 year old health professional. I have been on Helium for almost a year now and it has taken me a while to really get used to it. Things have been getting better and better for me this last while and I can honestly say I log on everyday now and

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Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Natural ways to lower blood pressure: 1 of 24
High blood pressure is a growing medical problem, with 50 million Americans suffering from this disorder and current high blood pressure prescription remedies including angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors carry with them a range of side effects such as nausea, dizziness and diarrhoea. It is for this reason that it is mu... More..
Health & Fitness > Nicotine Dependence Best reasons to quit smoking: 2 of 37
Smoking is a filthy addictive habit which puts our bodies in danger. There is no better time to quit smoking cigarette than now. Every cigarette you smoke does you damage in more ways than you could believe due to the presense of carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide and a variety of other additives and known carcinogens. Unfort... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Osteoporosis explained: 2 of 14
Osteoporosis is a bone disorder which is more prevalent in the over 50s due to decreased bone mineral density, resulting in an increased risk of fractures and curvature of the spine. Bones in the hips, spine, pelvis, upper arms and ribs are most likely to be affected. The disease is thought to affect over 200 million people ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics The best fruits for you: 1 of 7
Fruit is deemed to be healthy. Ever since I was little I can remember my mum cutting up apples into small pieces and putting them into my food bowl. To this day we still hear people saying make sure you eat at least 5 pieces of fruit per day. There are perfectly good reasons for this of course. Fortunately for me I enjoy a w... More..
Health & Fitness > Diabetes Diabetes: Risks, symptoms and consequences: 1 of 5
Diabetes Risks, symptoms and consequences Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders worldwide and its incidence is dramatically increasing. It is a syndrome associated with hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose, or sugar levels in the blood), which occurs when the body experiences a defect in insulin production and... More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Alzheimer's disease treatment: 1 of 5
Alzheimer's disease is a distressing condition for both the sufferer and their loved ones, what could be worse than watching the one you have cared for slipping away into the unknown. They no longer recognise you and conversation holds no relevance to the person they once were. The risk of this brain degeneration increases i... More..
Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholest Hypertension treatment: 2 of 9
Overview of Hypertension Treatment Hypertension is defined as a blood pressure greater than 140/90 and is a relatively common disorder which is more prevalent with increasing age. Its presence increases the risk of a number of serious and sometimes fatal disorders including stroke, heart attack, heart disease and chronic kid... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Concerns & Issues Overview: Restless legs syndrome (RLS): 3 of 12
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) also called Wittmaack-Ekbom's Syndrome is a fairly common condition affecting over 10 million people in the USA. It is postulated that there are many more sufferers as the disease is largely under- or misdiagnosed. It appears to be slightly more common in women, as well as in the obese, smokers a... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Foods that naturally reduce blood pressure: 7 of 21
High blood pressure (hypertension) is thought to affect around 50 million Americans, of which 15 million are undiagnosed. If your blood pressure is greater than 140/90 then you are one of the 50 million; perhaps even more worryingly is the rising incidence of hypertension in adolescents and children. On the pharmaceutical ma... More..
Health & Fitness > Kidney & Urologic Diseases Urinary tract infections explained: 3 of 9
Not again I thought as I went to the toilet for the third time in an hour, the dreaded curse of yet another urinary tract infection (UTI), but I am not alone. Urinary tract infections are the most common type of bacterial infection, with women more likely to be affected, and indeed 1 out of 2 women will have at least 1 episo... More..