Psoriasis :: Psoriasis and Homoeopathy
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated, noncontagious, genetic disease manifesting in the skin and/or the joints. Psoriasis is a, lifelong skin disease.
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Osteomyelitis :: Treatment n prevention of Osteomyelitis
The objective of treatment is to eliminate the infection and prevent the development of chronic infection in Osteomyelitis.
Health :: Modified Citrus Pectin Powder
Modified citrus pectin (MCP) has been shown to inhibit cancer cell metastasis, lower cholesterol, and remove toxic metals from the body.
Health :: Best Health Articles in October 2005
Following are the best health articles in October 2005, arranged as per viewed frequency:
Skin Care :: Wrinkles and Alpha Hydroxy Acid n Home Exfoliation
One of the basic methods for improving skin and eliminating small wrinkles is exfoliation (also called resurfacing), which is the removal of the top layer of skin to allow regrowth for new skin. Methods for doing this run from simple scrubs to special creams to intensive peeling treatments, including laser resurfacing. [See What Are Professional Resurfacing Procedures for Skin Wrinkles?] People with darker skin are at particularly higher risk for scarring or discoloration with the more powerful exfoliation methods.
Wrinkles :: Wrinkles and Skin Care Treatments – Natural Anti-Wrinkle Remedies
The following natural substances have antioxidant properties and are being tried for wrinkle-protection.
Glycogen Storage Disease :: Glycogen Storage Disease Type I n Homeopathy
In this type the enzyme glucose-6-phosphatase is defective in the liver, kidney, and small intestine, where it normally functions. However, the metabolic problem is centered in the liver.
Glycogen Storage Disease :: Glycogen Storage Disease Type III n Homeopathy
In this glycogen storage disease, the enzyme deficiency causes the body to form glycogen molecules that have an abnormal structure. This abnormal structure also prevents the glycogen from being broken down into free glucose.
Glycogen Storage Disease :: Glycogen Storage Disease Type IV n Homeopathy
In this type, there is not an increased amount of glycogen in the tissues, as in other forms of GSD. Instead, the glycogen that does accumulate has very long outer branches, because there is a genetic deficiency of the branching enzyme.
Glycogen Storage Disease :: Glycogen Storage Disease Type VI n Homeopathy
The phosphorylase enzyme plays a vital role in the breakdown of glycogen into glucose. With a deficiency of the liver phosphorylase enzyme, glycogen cannot be broken down to glucose, and the accumulating glycogen results in an enlarged liver. A total deficiency of this liver enzyme would not likely be compatible with life, thus patients with Type VI GSD actually have only partial deficiency of the enzyme.