What is Swine Flu?
Swine flu is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person to person. Can humans be infected with swine influenza viruses? Yes. Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans, however, sporadic human infections with influenza viruses […]
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, hence it leads to increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyper glycaemia). It is due to deficient insulin production or the body’s ineffective use of insulin. What are […]
Allergy Overview
Allergies are your body’s reaction to a normally harmless substance such as pollen, molds, animal dander, latex, certain foods and insect stings. Allergy symptoms range from mild – rash or hives, itchiness, runny nose, watery/red eyes – to life-threatening. Treatments include antihistamines, decongestants, nasal steroids, asthma medicines and immunotherapy. What are allergies? Allergies are your […]
i-cura life
Be in good health I-CURA LIFE AND I-CURA CREAM CONTAIN CHD-FA (Charbohydrate derived fulvic acid) I-Cura LIFE is a health drink that assists in: Increasing the absorption of nutrients from food Overcoming symptoms of infections Increasing energy and vitality Boosting the immune system Regulating body weight Detoxifying the body A feeling of well being […]
How to prevent Covid-19?
COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus that spread mainly through close contact from person to person. This virus is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world. It can affect people of all ages in many ways. It is most dangerous when the virus spreads from the upper respiratory […]
What is heart disease?
Heart disease refers to any condition affecting the heart. There are many types, some of which are preventable. It referes to any condition affecting the cardiovascular system. There are several different types of heart disease, and they affect the heart and blood vessels in different ways. Coronary artery disease Congenital heart defects Arrhythmia Dilated cardiomyopathy […]
What Really Causes Cancer?
There is no one single cause for cancer. Scientists believe that it is the interaction of many factors together that produces cancer. The factors involved may be genetic, environmental, or constitutional characteristics of the individual. Cancer Risk Factors Lifestyle factors. Smoking, a high-fat diet, and working with toxic chemicals are examples of lifestyle choices that may […]
What is arthritis and how can we treat it?
The word arthritis is used to describe pain, swelling and stiffness in a joint or joints. It is very common but is not well understood. Actually, “arthritis” is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. There are a lot of things you can do to […]
What is Cancer?
Cancer is a term used for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade other tissues. It is a genetic disease—that is, it is caused by changes to genes that control the way our cells function, especially how they grow and divide. Cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body through the blood […]
4 benefits of regular physical activity
Exercise controls weight: Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn. Exercise boosts energy Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to […]