Once upon a time, the study of urine characteristics such as color, odor and the presence of blood was done every so often to determine one’s health. Modern-day medicine has chosen to dedicate an entire field to focus on this and the study of the urinary system is what is known as urology. Your urine…
Grapes May Protect Eye Health Benefits of Grapes and Human Growth Hormone A thin tissue layer on the inside, back wall of the eye with millions of light-sensitive cells and other nerve cells that receive and organize visual information, the retina is one of the most metabolically active tissues, demanding high levels of oxygen and…
Anti-Cancer Mechanism of Green Tea Revealed Mechanism of Green Tea and Human Growth Hormone Lactate dehydrogenase A (LDHA) is an enzyme that is elevated in several human cancers, including pancreatic cancer. Wai-Nang Lee, MD, from the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute (LA BioMed; California, USA), and colleagues observe that epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the active biologic…
Coffee Deters DNA Damage Benefits of Coffee and Human Growth Hormone Previously, studies have suggested that regular coffee consumption decreases oxidative damage in peripheral white blood cells. T. Bakuradze, from the University of Kaiserslautern (Germany), and colleagues investigated the consumption of a dark-roast coffee blend on the level of spontaneous DNA strand breaks. …
Flower Power Natural Medicine and Human Growth Hormone Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Saffron has been long-used as a folk medicine. Scientists have identified that saffron contains vitamin B2 along with a yellow flavonoid called crocin, a bitter glycoside called picrocrocin, and the…
Meditation Relieves Stress Meditation Benefits and Human Growth Hormone Mindfulness meditation has been associated with beneficial effects for certain health conditions, but most of the existing published research has focused on lengthy, weeks-long training programs. David Creswell, from Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania, USA), and colleagues report that as little as 25 minutes of…
Moisturize to avoid the itch I get more questions about eczema than any other skin condition. It’s tricky because doctors really don’t know for sure what causes it. And the causes of this skin condition can change from person to person, making it difficult to diagnose. The word eczema comes from ancient Greek, meaning ‘break…
Why dandruff occurs? The top layer of the skin is constantly being shed and renewed. This usually goes unnoticed when the cells are shed one at a time. Inflammation of the scalp may cause cells to stick together. When large clumps of cells are shed, visible flakes may be seen on the shoulders especially when…
Nail Conditions There are a number of conditions that can affect our nails, with different causes and treatments. Nails support and protect the sensitive tips of our fingers and toes. Fingernails also help us to pick up objects, scratch an itch or untie a knot. Fingernails grow about three times faster than toenails. Nail problems…
Iron Rich Fruits and Vegetables It may be challenging to get your iron RDA by eating fruits and vegetables alone. However, if you eat them as part of a balanced diet that includes lean meats, legumes, grains, and seeds, you’ll likely meet your iron goal. In addition, consider boiling or sauteing fruits and vegetables in…
