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A condition called Barrett’s oesophagus that results heart burn. This is where repeated exposure to stomach acid causes changes in the lining of the eosophagus (gullet) that can lead to cancer.
This condition follows the rule of 10s, which means one in 10 of the population has problems with heartburn (Britain), and will develop Barrett’s, and will go on to develop cancer of the eosophagus.
This abnormality that responsible for heart burn is a malfunction of the valve where the gullet joins the stomach – a problem that is particularly common in the obese and in people over the age of 35.
The stomach has a layer of slime that protects it against its own digestive juice, which are as strong as battery acid. But the eosophagus does not have such defense mechanism and if acid travels back through the defective valve (reflux) then it burns the delicate gullet lining, causing the characteristic symptoms of heartburn.
Reflux can happen without any symptoms but not for middle-aged man and women where they will experience discomfort behind his or her breast bone, oftn worse after meals or when lying flat in bed.
Barrett’s oesophagus is probably a defense mechanism and are thought to be the gullet’s attempt to protect itself. While the new lining may be more resistant to acid and it is also more likely to turn cancerous.
Cases
8000 cases of eosophagus cancer diagnosed in Britain every year, 70% will cause death within a year of diagnosis. This is due transition form Barrett’s to cancer is slow.
Test and Diagnosis
Currently, the only way to diagnose it is to do an endoscopy and directly visualize and biopsy suspicious looking areas. However, this method is not practical to everyone.
The Medical Research Council Cancer Cell Unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge came up with a test known as the Sponge Test. This method is to swallow a capsule attached to a piece of string. After a few minutes the capsule dissolves to release a small sponge which can then be withdrawn and tested for the molecular features associated with Barrett’s. However, this test is still on trial.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Love Your Liver
Dear Readers,
Do you know what does liver contribute in our body? Liver is the most detoxification organ. The state of your liver determines the health of your entire body.
Just imagine, liver is like a sponge – when its full of dirty water, it will not be able to absorb additional clean water. Likewise, when a liver is saturated with toxins, it will not be able to carry out vital tasks to filter and excrete unwanted substances. Hence, toxins stay in our body wreak havoc in our metabolism and immunity.
When do you need to detoxify your liver?
Start listening to your body when it giving you these signals:
~ Frequent, unexplained headache
~ Respiratory problems, sinus problems or asthma
~ Abnormal body odour, bad breath or coated tongue
~ Food allergies, poor digestion or chronic constipation with intestinal bloating or gas
~ Brittle nails and hair, bags under the eyes
~Unusually poor memory, chronic insomnia, depression
~ Mental confusion
~ Yellowish tint to the skin, liver spots on the skin, itchiness, psoriasis, adult acne, poor hair texture, and slow hair growth
What you should do?
Do you know what does liver contribute in our body? Liver is the most detoxification organ. The state of your liver determines the health of your entire body.
Just imagine, liver is like a sponge – when its full of dirty water, it will not be able to absorb additional clean water. Likewise, when a liver is saturated with toxins, it will not be able to carry out vital tasks to filter and excrete unwanted substances. Hence, toxins stay in our body wreak havoc in our metabolism and immunity.
When do you need to detoxify your liver?
Start listening to your body when it giving you these signals:
~ Frequent, unexplained headache
~ Respiratory problems, sinus problems or asthma
~ Abnormal body odour, bad breath or coated tongue
~ Food allergies, poor digestion or chronic constipation with intestinal bloating or gas
~ Brittle nails and hair, bags under the eyes
~Unusually poor memory, chronic insomnia, depression
~ Mental confusion
~ Yellowish tint to the skin, liver spots on the skin, itchiness, psoriasis, adult acne, poor hair texture, and slow hair growth
What you should do?
Recent experiment has shown that chlorella helps in liver cleansing and detoxification.
Chlorella is a unique single-celled fresh water green algae. Being a whole food, chlorella contains a balance of nutrients and co-factors beneficial to overall restoration and maintenance of health. It contains high concentration of chlorophyll, nucleic acids, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Chlorella has the ability to neutralize or remove poisonous substances from the body. The powerful detoxification ability of chlorella is attributed to its unique “cracked” cell wall. This “cracked” cell wall has the capacity to bind with heavy metals, pesticides and toxins and carry these substances safely out of the body.
Several experiments have shown that:
~ It cleanses the liver of toxins, heavy metals and unwanted substances.
~ Stimulates a protective effect on the liver from toxic injury, as shown by its resistance to damage by toxins
~ Strengthens liver functions in filtering and removing toxins and unwanted substances
~ Aids the body in breaking down persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as mercury, cadmium and lead. It has the unique property of picking up toxins from its surroundings and holding onto them, as shown by numerous research findings in the US and Europe.
Chlorella is a unique single-celled fresh water green algae. Being a whole food, chlorella contains a balance of nutrients and co-factors beneficial to overall restoration and maintenance of health. It contains high concentration of chlorophyll, nucleic acids, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins and minerals. Chlorella has the ability to neutralize or remove poisonous substances from the body. The powerful detoxification ability of chlorella is attributed to its unique “cracked” cell wall. This “cracked” cell wall has the capacity to bind with heavy metals, pesticides and toxins and carry these substances safely out of the body.
Several experiments have shown that:
~ It cleanses the liver of toxins, heavy metals and unwanted substances.
~ Stimulates a protective effect on the liver from toxic injury, as shown by its resistance to damage by toxins
~ Strengthens liver functions in filtering and removing toxins and unwanted substances
~ Aids the body in breaking down persistent hydrocarbon and metallic toxins such as mercury, cadmium and lead. It has the unique property of picking up toxins from its surroundings and holding onto them, as shown by numerous research findings in the US and Europe.
Cyst
Do you know what is Corpus Luteum?
What is Corpus Luteum?
It is a type of ovarian cyst, whereby fluid is collected within the ovary and is surrounded by a thin wall. They will occur at the end of a women’s menstrual cycle. This type of cyst occur when an egg is released from the follicle. It usually found during an ultrasound scan or during routine pelvic exam.
Symptoms
Usually cyst exist without exhibit any symptoms. It can occur in women of any age but most often affect women who are in their childbearing years. Ranging size from 2cm – 6 cm or more in diameter.
Complication
In some cases, corpus luteum cyst may expand by filling with blood or liquid and attach itself to the ovary. However, the corpus luteum cyst may still exhibit no symptoms, but it may grow, bleed or twist the ovary. Therefore, it will cause pain in the pelvis or the abdomen and may require surgery.
Corpus luteum cyst also have the potential to rupture, which would cause sudden and sharp pain and some internal bleeding.
What you should and shouldn’t
In most cases, daily activities can still be maintained and the women’s life will not be affected. Medical professionals may recommend avoiding sex until the cyst has resolved itself, because sex may cause a corpus luteum cyst to rupture. Otherwise, you should discuss any questions or concern with a medical professional to understand more about it.
Facts about ovarian cyst.
Ovarian cysts are harmless and benign
Varies in size. It usually ranged from pea to grapefruit-sized.
Dear readers,
I have recently diagnosed with corpus luteum cyst which situated in the ovary. The function of corpus lutuem is to release mature follicle ( egg ) from the ovary into the uterus every month for fertilization. If fertilization occurs, corpus luteum will continue to supply nutrient to the egg untill is fully embed into the uterus wall. Corpus luteum will then degenerate after placenta is fully develop and able to supply nutrient to the growing embryo.
However, if fertilization did not occur, corpus luteum will eventually degenerates. In my case, it didn't, as much as it continue to grow, fluid begin to accumulate and it grow bigger, blood pool is also acumulated inside. As i mentioned corpus luteum cyst is harmless. It will subside within 3 weeks, as well as the range of size. In my case, it did not subside, it grow more than a normal range (5.24 by 5.36 cm in diameter) resulting it to rupture and this is very dangerous.
From my experience, i did not felt massive pain, is only when in the toilet, and after food the pain will contract. By right, information given from doctor saying that i should have massive or even unexplained terrible pain due to the rupture cyst. Well, i guess i have been blessed from the god. Therefore, surgery had to be done right a way, before the blood pool spread into other organ.
What is Corpus Luteum?
It is a type of ovarian cyst, whereby fluid is collected within the ovary and is surrounded by a thin wall. They will occur at the end of a women’s menstrual cycle. This type of cyst occur when an egg is released from the follicle. It usually found during an ultrasound scan or during routine pelvic exam.
Symptoms
Usually cyst exist without exhibit any symptoms. It can occur in women of any age but most often affect women who are in their childbearing years. Ranging size from 2cm – 6 cm or more in diameter.
Complication
In some cases, corpus luteum cyst may expand by filling with blood or liquid and attach itself to the ovary. However, the corpus luteum cyst may still exhibit no symptoms, but it may grow, bleed or twist the ovary. Therefore, it will cause pain in the pelvis or the abdomen and may require surgery.
Corpus luteum cyst also have the potential to rupture, which would cause sudden and sharp pain and some internal bleeding.
What you should and shouldn’t
In most cases, daily activities can still be maintained and the women’s life will not be affected. Medical professionals may recommend avoiding sex until the cyst has resolved itself, because sex may cause a corpus luteum cyst to rupture. Otherwise, you should discuss any questions or concern with a medical professional to understand more about it.
Facts about ovarian cyst.
Ovarian cysts are harmless and benign
Varies in size. It usually ranged from pea to grapefruit-sized.
Dear readers,
I have recently diagnosed with corpus luteum cyst which situated in the ovary. The function of corpus lutuem is to release mature follicle ( egg ) from the ovary into the uterus every month for fertilization. If fertilization occurs, corpus luteum will continue to supply nutrient to the egg untill is fully embed into the uterus wall. Corpus luteum will then degenerate after placenta is fully develop and able to supply nutrient to the growing embryo.
However, if fertilization did not occur, corpus luteum will eventually degenerates. In my case, it didn't, as much as it continue to grow, fluid begin to accumulate and it grow bigger, blood pool is also acumulated inside. As i mentioned corpus luteum cyst is harmless. It will subside within 3 weeks, as well as the range of size. In my case, it did not subside, it grow more than a normal range (5.24 by 5.36 cm in diameter) resulting it to rupture and this is very dangerous.
From my experience, i did not felt massive pain, is only when in the toilet, and after food the pain will contract. By right, information given from doctor saying that i should have massive or even unexplained terrible pain due to the rupture cyst. Well, i guess i have been blessed from the god. Therefore, surgery had to be done right a way, before the blood pool spread into other organ.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Have u heard of Water Birth?
The Gentle Birthing Group (GBG) is a newly set up informal group of mothers who wish to have the option to birth their babies naturally, without being pressured to accept unnecessary intervention. This is because more women are opting for natural deliveries such as water births.
Question asked : how safe is this medical intervention and liberal nature in which they are administered during labour?
Answer : In vaginal deliveries, women are prescribed with medication or drugs, to make childbirth a less painful process.
Natural birthing is not only about having a drug-free birth, its about making the mother the centre of the birthing process.
Now, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Island Hospital are hospitals that provides water birth in Malaysia.
Question asked : how safe is this medical intervention and liberal nature in which they are administered during labour?
Answer : In vaginal deliveries, women are prescribed with medication or drugs, to make childbirth a less painful process.
Natural birthing is not only about having a drug-free birth, its about making the mother the centre of the birthing process.
Now, Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Island Hospital are hospitals that provides water birth in Malaysia.
Have u heard of VTE?
The New VTE treatment
What is VTE (venous thromboembolism)?
Formation of a blood clot or thrombus in the vein, which may block the vein or rupture and lodge elsewhere in the body, such as artery. Severe VTE may lead to DVT (deep vein thrombosis). This happens when clots damage the leg veins, causing leg discomfort, swelling and pulmonary embolism (PE). Furthermore, VTE can also occur over a long-term period, contributing towards patient morbidity.
M’sia’s statistic
VTE often develops without notice until it is too lategeneral. Without the use of prophylaxis or preventive therapy, up to 60% of patients undergo orthopaedic surgery may develop DVT and up to 10% of this patient group are at risk for PE.
Treatment
For normal people, blood thinners (anticoagulants) are the main treatment for VTE. There are also several options available. For example, heparin is given through a small tube placed into a vein (intravenous catheter) and requires blood tests and dosage adjustment at least daily. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that comes in pill form, but it requires testing and dose changes every few days to weeks. Low-molecular –weight heparins (LMWHs) are given by injection under the skin and do not require testing and dosage adjustments. These same drugs also treats PE. Another way of treatment is by wearing compression or support stockings may help prevent chronic leg pain and swelling after DVT.
For bone cancer patient, a total knee replacement is the method for treatment. Total hip and knee replacement are highly successful operation and they are able to change people’s lives. Patient who undergo this treatment will have to consume anticoagulant for between 35 – 40 days after surgery. There are 2 ways of anti-coagulant, it can be taken orally or through intravenous. As for oral treatment, MAKE SURE you DO NOT miss it or take food that would counteract the drugs, as it can lead to problems. While injection is much more easier, but injecting requires help, if you are not careful, you might feel more pain.
A study has conducted in M’sia among 88 patients who had undergo surgery for total knee replacement and fracture of the proximal femur with no prophylaxis, found that 55 patients, showed evidence of DVT. The prevalence was highest after total knee replacement followed by total hip replacement and least in the fracture group.
* PE : clots are carried by the flow of blood through veins to the lungs, thereby blocking circulation.
What is VTE (venous thromboembolism)?
Formation of a blood clot or thrombus in the vein, which may block the vein or rupture and lodge elsewhere in the body, such as artery. Severe VTE may lead to DVT (deep vein thrombosis). This happens when clots damage the leg veins, causing leg discomfort, swelling and pulmonary embolism (PE). Furthermore, VTE can also occur over a long-term period, contributing towards patient morbidity.
M’sia’s statistic
VTE often develops without notice until it is too lategeneral. Without the use of prophylaxis or preventive therapy, up to 60% of patients undergo orthopaedic surgery may develop DVT and up to 10% of this patient group are at risk for PE.
Treatment
For normal people, blood thinners (anticoagulants) are the main treatment for VTE. There are also several options available. For example, heparin is given through a small tube placed into a vein (intravenous catheter) and requires blood tests and dosage adjustment at least daily. Warfarin is an anticoagulant that comes in pill form, but it requires testing and dose changes every few days to weeks. Low-molecular –weight heparins (LMWHs) are given by injection under the skin and do not require testing and dosage adjustments. These same drugs also treats PE. Another way of treatment is by wearing compression or support stockings may help prevent chronic leg pain and swelling after DVT.
For bone cancer patient, a total knee replacement is the method for treatment. Total hip and knee replacement are highly successful operation and they are able to change people’s lives. Patient who undergo this treatment will have to consume anticoagulant for between 35 – 40 days after surgery. There are 2 ways of anti-coagulant, it can be taken orally or through intravenous. As for oral treatment, MAKE SURE you DO NOT miss it or take food that would counteract the drugs, as it can lead to problems. While injection is much more easier, but injecting requires help, if you are not careful, you might feel more pain.
A study has conducted in M’sia among 88 patients who had undergo surgery for total knee replacement and fracture of the proximal femur with no prophylaxis, found that 55 patients, showed evidence of DVT. The prevalence was highest after total knee replacement followed by total hip replacement and least in the fracture group.
* PE : clots are carried by the flow of blood through veins to the lungs, thereby blocking circulation.
Dear Readers
Aloha everyone..
It has been quite awhile since my last update..
I shall reanounce, this blog will officially re-launch again for variety of health sciences related issue..
Thank you for supporting
Love,
Jan
It has been quite awhile since my last update..
I shall reanounce, this blog will officially re-launch again for variety of health sciences related issue..
Thank you for supporting
Love,
Jan
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
six super food every women need
super food #1 low fat yogurt
goal - 3-5 servings per week
super food #2 fatty fish - salmon, sardine, mackerel
goal - 2-3 servings per week
super food #3 beans
goal - 3-4 servings per week
super food #4 tomatoes, watermelon, red grapefruit, red navel oranges
goal 3-5 serving per week
super food #5 vitamin D fortified low fat milk or orange juice
goal : atleast 400 IU of vit D daily
super food #6 berries
goal: 3-4 servings per week
goal - 3-5 servings per week
super food #2 fatty fish - salmon, sardine, mackerel
goal - 2-3 servings per week
super food #3 beans
goal - 3-4 servings per week
super food #4 tomatoes, watermelon, red grapefruit, red navel oranges
goal 3-5 serving per week
super food #5 vitamin D fortified low fat milk or orange juice
goal : atleast 400 IU of vit D daily
super food #6 berries
goal: 3-4 servings per week
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