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Pelvic pain or discomfort is a common occurrence in women. Pain in the pelvic or lower abdomen area is actually a very general symptom that can be a sign of many conditions, not just premenstrual syndrome. Pelvic pain refers to any sort of pain or discomfort in the abdomen below the belly button. As this is a rather large area, the pain could originate from several sources. Some of the main causes of pelvic pain are:- 1. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Menstruation The most common cause of pelvic pain in women is PMS. Before our monthly menstrual cycle begins, our hormones start to go through changes to prepare our body for ovulation and conception. These hormonal fluctuations can cause PMS symptoms, starting from 5 to 11 days before menstruation. Some symptoms are:- abdominal cramps low back pain headache tender breasts acne mood swings Some of us experience cramps in our lower abdomen or back during our menstrual period, caused by our uterus contracting to push out the menstrual bloo...

Most of us have heard of (or even use) the terms free radical, oxidation and antioxidant when we talk about health or ageing. If you're a bit hazy on what they all mean, I hope this post will help clear up some of your confusion. What is Free Radical? It is any atom or molecule that has a single unpaired electron in the outer shell and hence is not stable.  What is Oxidation? For the free radicals to become stable, it has to "steal" an electron from our body cells to stabilize itself, resulting in the death of our cells. Oxidation is the process of robbing electrons from our cells by the free radicals. If there are many free radicals, our cells become more fragile and weaker when the free radicals attack the DNA and change the structure of our cells. So the more free radicals there are, the more easily a person will fall sick, age and die. What is Antioxidant? Antioxidant is the substance that may protect our cells against free radicals. It can prevent or slow the oxidati...

When you collect your medical check-up results, you see many acronyms and ranges of numbers, right? It can get very confusing. Even after careful explanation by the doctor, some of us are still confused or tend to forget. If you wonder what they all mean, read on for a simple summary. Measurements of the Components of Red Blood Cells (RBC) 1. RBC (erythrocyte) . Counts the number of RBC we have per litre of our blood plasma. Normal range: Male: 4.3 to 6.2 million cells per microliter Female and children: 3.8 to 5.5 million cells per microliter 2. Hb (haemoglobin) . Measures the amount of Hb in our blood. Hb is the component that carries oxygen in our RBC and gives our blood its red colour. A low Hb means you have anaemia . Normal range: Male: 13.2 to 16.2 grams per deciliter Female: 12.0 to 15.2 grams per deciliter 3. Hct ( haematocrit ) . Ratio of the volume of red cells to our whole blood. Lowered haematocrit can imply significant haemorrhage . Normal range: Male: 40% to 52% Female: ...

The liver is the largest internal organ in the human body. It performs many, many functions including:- Metabolism and storage of food Conversion and t ransportation of medicine Detoxification and excretion of toxic substances ingested or inhaled Synthesis of protein Involvement in food digestion (conversion of hemoglobin into bilirubin to aid digestion). Main Causes of Liver Diseases Damage to liver cells may result in liver inflammation, hepatitis, fibrosis, cirrhosis or cancer. The 3 main causes of liver disease are:- viral infection , where the most prevalent are hepatitis B and C (AST/ALT ratio less than 1). alcoholic  damage (AST/ALT ratio more than 2). chemical  damage including ingestion or inhalation of toxic substances.   Since our liver lacks nerves, damage at the initial stage may go unrecognized. To date, viral hepatitis remains incurable and can only be controlled by western medicines such as silymarin (extract of the milk thistle seeds), the one most commo...

Aquasense Total Renewal Cream is a skincare product that is highly recommended to be used after cleansing and drying your face. What makes Aquasense Total Renewal Cream so  attractive to use  is because: 1) It gives  effective and quick results . There is visible improvement in as short as 10 days because this product uses quality ingredients in the right quantity. There is scientific proof after testing the cross-section of the skin that the dermal section actually becomes thicker as more cells have been generated. Click on this link for information on what are the  Ingredients Used in this Ultimate Skincare Product . 2) It is  value for money  and  simple to use . It does away with the need for toner, make-up remover, day cream, night cream, eye cream, neck cream, face serum etc. For frequent travelers, it is light and space-saving. 3) It locks up  moisture  on our skin, regulates oil secretion and  prevents acne . 4) It gives us ...

Probiotics is a term that refers to all types of beneficial/friendly bacteria residing in the human body. Good probiotics co-exist in a delicate balance with the harmful bacteria in our gastro-intestinal tract, interacting among each other in harmony. However, this balance is disturbed when we are under mental stress , have an unhealthy diet , are taking medication or under the attack from infectious disease . As such, preserving the dominance of beneficial gut flora is one of the most crucial and sensible ways to protect and preserve our physical wellness. The probiotics sold in the market today can be classified into 4 categories . They are: 1. Probiotics not subject to any coating process. Hence they are intolerant to heat  (have to be refrigerated) as well as our stomach's gastric and bile acids. They also have a short shelf-life . 2.  Probiotics delivered in hard capsules . These probiotics are protected from heat and our stomach's acidic juices. However, the hard ...

Issues with our health can create other seemingly non-related health problems - like erectile dysfunction . This refers to the inability to sufficiently maintain an erection to have sex. Some of the causes include stress, tiredness, depression or relationship issues. Apart from mental and emotional issues, there are a number of physical causes for impotence. Men with sexual problems of this nature include: smokers men with high cholesterol problems men with high blood pressure problems diabetics . All these problems affect the inner lining of the arteries, which affect the flow of blood through the arteries that feed the male organ. If you have blockages there, it can interfere with the organ's function. Many men never suspect there is any correlation as they believe erectile dysfunction is simply something that happens as they get older. Fortunately, there is good news. If you take care of these underlying health issues and be active , eat right and not smoke , you're more ...

This article gives you a brief understanding of the main types of diabetes, together with the results of many experiments and researches that prove how ganoderma works to prevent as well as treat diabetes. Our body's cells need sugar ( glucose ) as their energy source. The key to "open the door" to our cells is called Insulin (a hormone produced by beta-cells in the pancreas). When insulin in the blood is insufficient or when it cannot open the doors to the cells, glucose will stay in the blood, and in the long-run lead to diabetes. When beta-cells (the insulin production factory) die, the chance of new cells forming is relatively low. Therefore, it is crucial to keep the beta-cells alive for as long as possible so that a sufficient and stable amount of insulin can be produced to allow the glucose in our blood to be utilized. Types of Diabetes Diabetes is diagnosed when the fasting blood glucose value exceeds 130 mg/dl and postprandial blood glucose value exceeds 180 ...

Blood pressure is the pressure exerted by circulating blood on the walls of our blood vessels. There is pressure when the heart pumps blood throughout the whole body. It is influenced mainly by: 1) the heart 2) emotional stress 3) blood viscosity 4) elasticity of the blood vessels. 1. Ganoderma and Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) Healthy human blood is a liquid with great fluidity. When the fluidity is poor, the heart must increase the strength of its contractions in order to force the blood around the whole body, resulting in a higher pressure. Low blood fluidity arises from an increase in " blood viscosity ", with the primary factor being higher level of "blood lipid" or "blood fat"; the chief components being  cholesterol and triglyceride . Our liver produces most of the circulating cholesterols and triglycerides in order to allow essential biochemical activities, such as energy provision and cell metabolism. Unfortunately, due to our diet (increased...