Hypochlorhydria Hypochlorhydria is a deficiency of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Up to 30% of people aged 65 and over suffer from seriously diminished Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) production. Hydrochloric Acid, HCl, is a strong Mineral Acid produced by the Parietal Cells of the Stomach. It comprises 0.2% – 0.5% of Gastric Juice. Hydrochloric Acid regulates the acidity of the Stomach optimize Digestion. This occurs primarily through…
Helicobacter pylori (H. Pylori) Helicobacter pylori ( H. pylori) is a Detrimental Bacteria that resides in the Gastric Mucosa and the Mouth (usually in Dental Plaque). It is the most common type of Bacteria that infects humans although it causes its toxic effects in only some persons. Helicobacter pylori is recognized as the most prevalent Bacteria to infect humans in the world.H.…
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble and an essential vitamin and use in every cell of the human body. Vegetarians are particularly prone to Vitamin B12 deficiency. The average healthy human adult has a total of 3,000 – 5,000 micrograms of Vitamin B12stored in their Liver. Approximately 39% of adults aged 26 to 83 years of age have plasma Vitamin…
Arthritis Arthritis, having different causes, is the term used for several disease conditions involving inflamed, painful degenerative joints. Types of Arthritis 1- Rheumatiod Arthritis (RA); Rheumatoid Arthritisis an Autoimmune Disease and involves chronic inflammation of the Synovial Membranes of the Joints in the fingers, wrists, feet, ankles and often the hips and shoulders causing destruction of Cartilage, Bone and other adjacent Tissues and…
The Small Intestine is a Muscular tube about 6.5 meters long and 35 mm in diameter – it is one of the primary components of the Digestive System. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome is a syndrome characterized by increased populations of Bacteria (both Beneficial Bacteria and Detrimental Bacteria) in the Small Intestine (the Duodenum, Ileum and Jejunum). Sign and Symptom…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is chronic gastrointestinal disorder that effects the large intestine causing for years without any other general deterioration in health IBS is not a detectable structural disease but the symptoms are caused by abnormal muscular contractions in the Colon. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is sometimes regarded as a form of Colitis, although its symptoms do not include inflammation of…
I advise you consult with your physician before breaking a sweat. Sauna are hazardous to individual with High or low blood pressure and heart disease, and individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs and pregnant women should avoid saunas. Don’t take a sauna when you are ill, and if you feel unwell during your sauna, step out. Use of…
Carbohydrates is a source of Energy and heat, which body use after conversion to Glucose via Glycogen which subsequently reverts back to Glucose. Type of carbohydrate 1- Simple Carbohydrates (Monosaccharides and Disaccharides) Simple Sugars 2- Complex Carbohydrates(Polysaccharides) Toxic Effects of Simple Sugars – May accelerate the Aging Process by causing Cross-Linking (glycosylation) of the body’s Proteins. – May increase the body’s production of Adrenaline. – May increase the risk…
The term Obesity is applied to persons who are more than 20% above their recommended body weight as measured by Body Mass Index. Another means of determining Obesity is the Waist-to-Hip Ratio. approximately 35% of Men and 40%.women in US. A healthy body fat percentage for women is 21% to 35% and for men a healthy body fat percentage is…