Every day you see the news reports of how more and more Americans are becoming obese. Many people subsist on diets full of sugars, over processed foods starch, and white flour. This nutrient depleted diet united with a sedentary lifestyle has caused one of the largest epidemics of obesity this country has ever known. When living in a society that is obsessed with the human figure and appearance, obesity can have more devastating effects on a person then an expanding waist size.

Morbid obesity can lead to many serious illnesses such as heart disease, high blood pressure, circulatory problems, respiratory problems, Diabetes, and more. The larger we become, the more likely we are to be inactive, and without living a life of daily moving the body, and pumping fresh oxygenated blood throughout the system, the results are dire and the consequences may be deadly.

PMS or Pre Menstrual Syndrome affects many women. It is the period of time before a woman expects her period and usually is a time of great discomfort. PMS may occur between seven to fourteen days before a woman’s menstruation begins. Hormones may fluctuate during this time and the symptoms of PMS may range from mild to extreme.

PMS leaves after the menstruation begins and returns a week or two before the next cycle of menstruation begins. The Menstrual Cycle is a very important cycle that takes place in women. It allows for reproduction and it starts at puberty and ends when a woman enters Menopause.

Some of the symptoms associated with PMS include mood swings, anxiety, depression, food cravings, headaches, retaining water or edema, and tenderness in the breasts. Some of the symptoms of PMS may become so severe that they interfere with the functions of normal day-to-day life.

Today’s world is full of sickness and disease. The fear of Bird Flu is prevalent and the devasting effect of HIV has continued to ravage nations worldwide. It isn’t just the heavyweight viruses that we have to look out for either. Even viruses that we have been familiar with for the past 100 years may still pose devasting consequences for those who have depressed immune systems.

Antiviral drugs are very important in the fight against viruses. Antiviral medications are similar to antibiotics however they are specifically targeted towards the destruction of viruses. Antiviral medication is an essential weapon in the fight against HIV.

There are also antiviral medications that have been successfully used against Herpes Virus, Hepatitis B and C, and other viruses. The field of antiviral medicine is constantly exploring new methods and procedures in the hopes of creating medicines that will effectively conquer other viruses.

Arthritis is a painful and debilitating disease. It affects the large joints of the body and sufferers describe the pain as often unbearable. Arthritis pain is so devastating, that it can limit body function, movement, and cause deformity of the joints.

There is no known cause or cure for Arthritis, and treatment consists of pain management. Many people believe that it is important to keep the body supple and flexible before Arthritis can set in. Yoga is a very effective method of keeping joints supple and flexible. By beginning a routine of Yoga exercises now, you may be warding off many serious and pain filled days in the future.

Yoga

Yoga is not only an effective tool that may help prevent Arthritis, it is also very therapeutic to those who are suffering with it. The important rule is not to push yourself beyond what you can easily hold and maintain. Remember to move slowly, and that Yoga is not a competitive sport and the only person that you are working with is yourself.

Allergies to pollen, dust, animals, and food are prevalent and more people are being diagnosed with allergies ever day. Some of the symptoms of an allergy may be mild, while others can be so severe that they become life threatening. Some people suffer allergies only during certain months, when pollen count is high. Others may be allergic to pet dander and may have an allergic reaction year round.

The root of an allergy is found deep within the Immune System. In fact, an allergy is basically that your immune system is reacting in a harsh way to a substance that otherwise would cause no reaction. However, these reactions may be mild such as red watery eyes, hives on the skin, itchiness, sneezing or a runny nose and they may be as severe as the inability to breathe, shock, and even death.