Monthly Archives: June 2010

Colon Cancer – Just the Facts

Colon cancer along with breast and cervical cancer is considered to be one of the ‘big three’ cancers that is prevalent in North America. The colon is the ‘tube’ at the end of our digestive tract which stores waste prior to its expulsion. The termination of the colon is called the ‘rectum’ and the complete [...]

Does a Red Meat Diet Increase the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer?

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of death among people who die of cancer, and because it is usually not diagnosed until the tumors have begun to spread elsewhere in the body, survival rates are especially low. That’s why people who have known risk factors for pancreatic cancer (a parent, grandparent, or sibling who [...]

Fight Fatigue Due to Cancer Treatments

Last year I was diagnosed with cancer of the common bile duct and pancreas. I had the Whipple procedure performed which is a complicated surgery involving many organs. Soon after I had chemotherapy and radiation therapy, followed by more chemotherapy. This all took place during a ten month period in which my body was subjected [...]

Migraine Headaches: How to Quickly Get Rid of a Migraine

Millions Of People In The World Are Needlessly Suffering From Tension or Migraine Headaches.There are many causes for headaches and may be many ways to correct them.As a first step it is vitally important to consult a physician to determine if the headache is due to a pathological problem. If not, these techniques are safe.Help [...]

About Malnutrition Information

In the Western world, good, clean food is in ready supply, and there is no real reason why anyone of us should suffer from malnutrition – which is the result of inadequate nutritional intake. However, failure to understand the changing needs of our bodies, for instance, in pregnancy, illness, and as we grow older, land [...]

What to Do When You See Blood in Cat Urine

If you’ve seen blood in cat urine, you have cause to be alarmed. Since the delicate tissues of the bladder system are bleeding, you need to get your pet to the vet right away. Before you do, read this quick article, so you’ll be informed about what causes this symptom and what you can do. [...]