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Our bodies have a very complex metabolic machinery. Various enzymes form the support system of this metabolic machinery and thus ensures its' effective functioning. Coenzyme Q10 is one such enzyme. CoQ10 is produced by the human body and is necessary for the basic functioning of cells. CoQ10 levels are reported to decrease with age and to be low in patients with chronic diseases such as heart conditions, ...
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In cases of severe bleeding, follow these steps unless professional help arrives: Have the injured person lie down. If possible, position the person's head slightly lower than the trunk or elevate the legs. This position reduces the risk of fainting by increasing blood flow to the brain. If possible, elevate the site of bleeding While wearing gloves, remov...
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Whether you are underweight or overweight, lethargic or hyperactive, dull or anxious; blame it all on your thyroid gland. Thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland situated in front of your neck. The Thyroid gland secretes thyroxin, an important hormone which has an effect on all organs of the body. When the thyroid gland produces in excess or an inadequate quantity of thyroxin, it effects the normal functioning of the body. When...
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IntroductionHave you ever seen a man without a heart? Or someone who is living his life without the help of heart or in absence of heart. In reality, it is just impossible!!! A person can stay without legs, arms, or eyes but it is impossible for someone to stay alive without heart. Hence, it is rightly said that there is no life without an active heart. So, let us try to understand and know more about the most important part of our life, heart....
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IntroductionThe kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are located in the middle of our back, below the rib cage, on either side of the spine. These two organs are the "blood purifiers" or "filters" of your body. They also maintain fluid equilibrium and acid/base concentration. If your kidneys fail, you will experience fluid imbalance, acid/b...
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Ask yourself about some of the activities that you perform daily. You will get a long list of activities like playing, watching movies, eating, brushing and so on. But do you ever realize that one activity that you do all along the day for several times. Yes, you are correct, the activity of breathing. That is something which is very much essential to keep yourself alive. Knowingly or unknowingly, we breathe arou...
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OverviewHeart is one of the most important parts of our body. People with weak heart are more likely to have dreadful diseases like stroke, heart attack, high blood pressure and so on. Following a healthy diet and regular exercise can help you to reduce the risk of developing heart diseases. When it comes to healthy diet, many people have a misconception about cutting down some of the favorite foods from their meal. However, he...
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Classically a Bollywood flick has a woman running to the washroom with an urge to vomit. This is often the diagnostic criteria for pregnancy in most Indian movies. With the advent of science and technology we now have better diagnostic procedures. However, pregnant women still face the pernicious problem of vomiting. What is Hyperemesis gravidarum?Hyperemesis gravidarum is a conditio...
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Prepare yourself for kidney transplant Once your doctor recommends a kidney transplant, you need to prepare yourself. The first thing you need to do is find a donor and to test that donor for compatibility. There can be two types of donors. "live donor" and "deceased donor". Any donor who is above 18 years and a relative such as parents, siblings, aunt, uncle or grandparents of the patient is termed "liv...
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