Category Archives: Prevention

Tips on How to Prevent Kwashiorkor

By admin | Published: April 3, 2010

Kwashiorkor is a condition caused by protein deficiency in the body. Generally, it is a form of malnutrition. There are many cases of Kwashiorkor in countries where there is famine, limited food supply and people are not getting enough education regarding proper nutrition. Industrialized countries like United States have very rare cases of Kwashiorkor. Tips [...]

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How to Prevent Hypertension

By admin | Published: April 3, 2010

Millions of people all over the world suffer from hypertension. If your blood pressure reading is more than 140/90, then you are considered to be suffering from hypertension already. Although modern medicine has produced treatments for hypertension, it would be better if you find ways on how to prevent hypertension in the first place. Your [...]

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Tips on How to Avoid Cholera

By admin | Published: March 31, 2010

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. Sometimes the infection is mild and symptoms are unnoticed. But in severe cases, the most common symptoms are diarrhea and vomiting. If not treated immediately, both can lead to dehydration and may cause death. This can be prevented if you follow certain [...]

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How to Avoid Typhoid Fever

By admin | Published: January 23, 2010

Typhoid fever is a dangerous disease caused by a bacterium called Salmonella typhi. A person can have typhoid fever if he happens to eat food or drink beverages that are contaminated with the Salmonella Typhi. A person afflicted with typhoid fever is in great danger that can lead to death. Humans can only be the [...]

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Tips on How To Avoid Food Poisoning

By admin | Published: December 9, 2009

People of all ages can be in danger of food poisoning. Anyone who suffers from food poisoning can experience mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea. Food poisoning is very common and it can happen even in the comforts of our homes. However if we know certain guidelines on how to avoid food [...]

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The Swine Flu

By admin | Published: June 4, 2009

The H1N1 virus or more commonly known as Swine flu (not caused by exposure to swine but because pigs are also susceptible to it) has been declared by the WHO (World Health Organization) as having reached global pandemic proportions. This virus which was believed to not normally affect humans now spreads by human interaction. Known [...]

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