Electrolyte Imbalance
Water-electrolyte imbalance
source: www.nephrologychannel.com
Electrolytes are salts that conduct electricity and are found in the body fluid, tissue, and blood. Examples are chloride, calcium, magnesium, sodium, and potassium. Sodium (Na+) is concentrated in the extracellular fluid (ECF) and potassium (K+) is concentrated in the intracellular fluid (ICF). Proper balance is essential for muscle coordination, heart function, [...]
Liver Cancer
Liver Cancer
by Laurie LaRusso, MS, ELS
source: www.beliefnet.com, photo: www.nucleusinc.com
Definition
Liver cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the liver. The liver is located in the right side of the abdomen and has many functions, including: storing and metabolizing nutrients, and filtering and storing blood.
Cancer occurs when cells in the body (in this case [...]
Glaucoma
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition known as the "silent thief of vision”. It consists of increased pressure in the eye that can destroy the sensitive optic nerve. This nerve acts like an electric cable with over a million wires. It is responsible for carrying images from the eye to the brain.
* There are no noticeable [...]
Food Matters
Food Matters
Food Matters is a documentary film informing you on the best choices you can make for you and your family’s health. Helping you save time, money and effort.
In this groundbreaking documentary you’ll learn how to…
* Conquer Cancer naturally without chemo or radiation
* Overcome Depression and Mental Illness without the nasty side effects
* Prevent & [...]
Gastric Cancer
What Is Stomach Cancer?
Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) starts in the stomach.
After food has been chewed and swallowed, it passes down a tube called the esophagus and empties into the stomach. The stomach is a sack-like organ that holds food and mixes it with gastric juice to [...]
