Memory cell is a type of cell that belongs to the immune system. There are two types of memory cells, the memory T cells and the memory B cells. Memory T cells triggers the immune system and attacks disease causing bacteria and viruses. Memory B cells make antibodies which kills bacteria and viruses....
Today’s health care focuses largely on treatments, not healing, and the need for alternatives to medicine is as great as the need for quality, affordable health care. In our over-medicated, over processed, and over taxing world, going back to nature is a great way to improve overall physical health...
The immune system is supposed to protect our body—and in most cases, it does. For example, when our body recognizes a foreign microorganism (which can lead to an infection) it sends an army of antibodies to that particular organ. The antibodies kill the microorganism, and all is well. However,...
Swine Flu is also known as influenza A/H1N1, a new flu subtype with genetic material from the swine flu subtype, the avian flu subtype, and the A/H3N2 subtype. It began in Mexico and has quickly spread to countries across the globe. Influenza is a contagious respiratory illness (bronchia, lungs)...
Probiotics is a popular word in health-conscious circles as they promote good health in a natural way. Probiotics refer to “good” bacteria that is present in certain parts of the body. Most people think of the digestive tract when probiotics are brought up. In women, probiotics exist in the...
The salmonella outbreak has already infected more than a 1000 people and continues to inflict others. The egg recall has reached a staggering half a billion nationwide and people are actually scared of having eggs for fear of contracting the salmonella infection. The latest figure that precisely...
Mucinex D is an over the counter expectorant taken by mouth to assist in expectoration (or the upward motion) of phlegm and mucus from the airways during an acute respiratory tract infection. Mucinex D contains a combination of guaifenesin, an expectorant, and pseudoephederine, a decongestant....
A fever is a sign that something is wrong with your body. It is a very common thing and is characterized by higher than normal body temperatures. Other technical terms for fever are pyrexia and controlled hypothermia. When you have a fever, your initial reaction might be to take steps to...
A perforated bowel refers to a condition that requires immediate medical attention. This refers to a hole in the bowel that opens, which allows the contents to empty into the abdominal cavity. The immediate result of this is usually sepsis or a blood infection. Left untreated, a perforated bowel...
Astringents are substances which work to induce contraction in human tissue. They are often used in cosmetic applications, and they can be found in many skin care products. The word astringent has its roots in the Latin word astringere, which literally means to “bind fast”. While most people...
