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Vitamin C Supplements
Vitamin C is abundant in fruits and vegetables. Yet majority of the people do not eat as many of these foods as they should. Some organizations recommend five to nine servings of fruits and vegetabl...
Protein
Five A Day Guide ‘Five-a-day’ means five helpings, portions or servings of fresh fruits or vegetables each day. This should provide the body with enough of all the vitamins and mineral, a...
Vitamin C Protects You Skin
Majority of the Filipino women and some men wanted their skin to be whiter. Not so surprising that my office-mates tried varied techniques, products with varied procedures, concoctions that promised ...
Vitamin C and Collagen
Our body is continually manufacturing collagen to maintain and repair connective tissues lost to daily wear and tear. Without vitamin C, collagen formation is disrupted, resulting in a wide variety of...
Vitamin C and Rheumatism
I have a very close friend who is a Pastor of an evangelical congregation. He is so devoted to his calling and always find ways to support his congregation not only in the spiritual aspect but also f...
Sources of carbohydrates
Your body needs Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are needed so that you’ll have energy. Balance diet is needed for healthy people, to maintain the body’s homeostasis. To be in top shape at a...
SEPSIS
Sepsis occurs when the body’s normal reaction to inflammation or a bacterial infection goes into overdrive. With sepsis, the bacteria create a toxin that causes a widespread inflammation of the bo...
Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis
· Disinterest or difficulty in feeding · Fever (above 100.r degrees Fahrenheit [38 degrees Celsius] rectally) or sometimes low, unstable temperatures · ...
What Causes Sepsis?
Bacteria are almost always the cause of sepsis in newborns and infants. Bacteria such as E. coli, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria meningitides, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza type B,...
Diagnosing and Treating Sepsis
Because symptoms of sepsis can be vague in infants, laboratory tests play a crucial role in confirming or ruling out sepsis. These lab tests may include: blood tests (including red and white blood ...
Can Sepsis be Prevented?
Although there’s no way to prevent all types of sepsis, some cases can be avoided, namely the transmission of Group B streptococcus bacteria from mother to child during childbirth. Pregnant wo...
Sepsis - When to Call your Child’s Doctor
According to Dr Gary S. Sy, M.D., the symptoms of sepsis can be very difficult to identify in newborns and infants. It is a good idea, according to Dr. Sy, to call your child’s doctor or see...
Diabetes Mellitus
A lack as well as an excess of blood sugar (glucose) can be devastating. For this reason, the body strives to maintain blood sugar levels within a narrow range through the coordinated effort of severa...
Diabetes Mellitus - Type I
There are two main forms of Diabetes Mellitus: Type I (also called juvenile onset of insulin dependent) diabetes and Type II (non-insulin dependent or maturity onset diabetes. Type I diabetes is assoc...
Diabetes Mellitus - Type II
There are two main forms of Diabetes Mellitus: Type I (also called juvenile onset of insulin dependent) diabetes and Type II (non-insulin dependent or maturity onset diabetes. Type II diabetes - In ...
Diabetes Mellitus - What are the risks?
Diabetes mellitus becomes increasingly common with age. The type II form occurs most often among those who are overweight, specially middle-aged and older women. Most people with type II diabetes ...
Diabetes Mellitus - What should be done?
If you suspect you have diabetes mellitus, see your physician, who will ask you for urine and blood test. Peripheral neuropathy, chronic kidney failure and diabetic retinopathy are possible compli...
Diabetes mellitus - What is the treatment?
No cure has yet been found for diabetes mellitus, and you will need treatment for the disorder all your life, once it has been diagnosed. There is no question that type I diabetic requires insulin. ...
Essential Substances in Blood Sugar Control
The treatment of diabetes and hypoglycemia requires nutritional supplementation. Diabetes and hypoglycemia have such an increased need for may nutrients that dietary supplementation is the only practi...
Plant or Herbal Supplements for Blood Sugar Control
Gymnema sylvestre (Gumar) - is a woody climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of Central and Southern India. The leaves are used in herbal medicine preperations . The active ingredie...
Diabetrol for Diabetes
DR. GARY SY, MD recommended Diabetrol as added supplementation to the treatment of diabetes and hypoglycemia. The four herbs namely: Gymnema syvestre (Gumar), Eugenia Jambolana (Jambul), Momordica cha...
Gallstones
The gallbladder is a small organ located directly under the liver. It stores the bile salt and cholesterol made in the liver, which are then discharged into the intestine to help in the digestion of...
Gallstones - Who are at risks?
There is increased probabilty of gallstones in people who are in their 40s, fat (overweight), female, fertile, family history of gallstones, and fond of western diet. Women tend to be at higher ri...
Gallstones - What are the symptoms?
Approximately one-third to one-half of people with gallstones do not experience any symptoms. Gallstones can cause intense and sudden pain that may last for hours. The pain usually begins shortl...
Gallstones - What are the risks?
If a gallstone remains lodged in your bile ducts for any length of time, it may block the exit for bile and cause obstructive jaundice. If the exit for the bile is blocked, another risk is inflammatio...
Gallstones - What should be done?
If you have a severe pain at the upper right abdominal area, consult your physician immediately or go directly to the hospital where you will be examined and questioned about the pain. If gallstones a...
Gallstones - What is the treatment?
When your suffering from gallstones you should know the available treatment. Dr. Gary Sy, M.D. has this recommendations for treatment: Selp-help Avoid fatty foods: Animal fats and meat; fried foods;...
Hepa B More Serious than Aids
Seventy persent of the world’s estimated 350 milllion Hepatitis B carriers are found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Region, according to a survey by a group of international researchers speci...
Biceps Tendon Rupture
A proximal biceps tendon rupture occurs when the tendon of the biceps muscle ruptures near the joint....
Shoulder Pain - When do you need to call your doctor
If you are unsure of the cause of your shoulder pain, or if you do not know the specific treatment recommendations for your condition, you should seek medical attention. Treatment of these conditions...