Nitric Oxide, a key molecule manufacturered by the body, causes vasodilation (an expansion of the internal diameter of blood vessels), which in turn leads to increased blood flow, oxygen tra

The+Next+Vitamins

Vitamins A, C, E and quasi-vitamins Coenzyme Q10 and alpha lipoic acid are powerful antioxidants that neutralize the damage caused by free radicals and oxidation. Our body's cells are underg

The+G.+I+Diet+and+Benefits+For+Losing+Weight

The glycemic index diet or G.I. diet is gaining a reputation as a healthy way to lose weight. Although more of a way of eating rather than a diet, more and more people following the G. I way

The+Organ+We+Love+ +How+The+Heart+Works

Being the strongest muscle in the body, the hearts purpose is to pump blood through our blood vessels through rhythmic contractions. To regulate blood pressure and volume, the heart secrets

The+Ethics+Of+A+Life Long+Herpes+Infection

From day one my own personal life-long herpes infection has presented me with several ethical challenges. It has challenged me on the question of who to tell and when. It has challenged me o

The+New+Food+Pyramid%3A+Another+Attempt+At+Providing+Easy+Answers

The Food Pyramid, first introduced to the US in 1992, just experienced a major overhaul. Why? Perhaps proper education about nutrition isn't as easy as picking out food from a colorful chart

The+Best+Treatment+For+Acne+Vulgaris+ +TCA+Skin+Peels Used+By+Plastic+Surgeons+Everywhere

Acne vulgaris (acne) is a condition, popular with teens and young adults, that is characterized by red, inflamed bumps and patches. These bumps and patches are formed by overactive sebacious

The+Real+Causes+Of+Back+Pain+Are+Not+What+You+Think...

This report covers the real causes of back pain.

Basic Anatomy of the Vertebral Column

Functions

The vertebral column, or spine, is a complex system of bones, intervertebral dis

The+Niacin+Rush

Your face turns flush and your skin starts to itch. Your heart begins to beat faster. The itching may be felt all across your face and extend down your arms to your fingertips.

What is g

The+Importance+of+Treadmill+Mats

One important accessory that you will want to get with your new treadmill is a good treadmill mat. If you are not sure of what a treadmill mat is, then let's take a minute and examine this.

The+Importance+Of+Good+Nutrition+In+Keeping+Your+Smile+Beautiful+And+Your+Mouth+Healthy

A beautiful smile and healthy mouth actually can come from in addition to regular brushing and flossing a daily diet that does not lack the essential vitamins and minerals that make vital co

The+Hidden+Connection+Between+Fast+Food+And+Obesity

Is there a connection between Fast food and obesity?

The answer to the above question is a big yes! Research scientists say that

"fast foods increase the risk of obesity in regular

The+Demonization+Of+Genital+Herpes

Those of us who have so-called “genital herpes” are caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand we are ostracized by the minority of the population (about 40%) who don’t currently ha

The+Health+Benefits+of+Sex

Quick quiz: Would you rather run 75 miles or have sex three times per week for a year? Research shows that both activities burn the same number of calories. (7,500, to be exact.)

We oft

The+Gym+ +And+Why+There+Are+Better+Ways+Of+Keeping+Fit

The rise of the gym and health club has been unstoppable in recent years. There’s now a multi-million pound industry focused around state of the art gyms & health clubs across the globe. And