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Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol poisoning, sometimes called acute alcohol intoxication, is what happens to your body when your liver cannot adequately process all of the alcohol you have consumed. Your liver takes two hours to break down the alcohol in one drink. (That’s one 1.5 ounce shot, 5 ounces of wine or champagne or 12 ounces of beer or wine cooler). If you drink more than one drink every two hours, your liver will not be able to process all the alcohol, and alcohol being a depressant, will slow down your heart rate and breathing and lower your blood pressure.

Alcohol poisoning can slow down your vital functions to the point you become comatose or even die. If you do survive alcohol poisoning, you may have to suffer through the pain of having your stomach pumped, or you may have permanent brain damage from the unconscious or comatose state your were in.

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Natural Remedy For Acid Reflux Disease

Acid reflux disease is, unfortunately, a very common disease. In the United States alone, millions of people have officially been diagnosed with heartburn disease, and the number of people who suffer from it is likely to increase rapidly, especially with the current widespread trend of rising numbers of obese people.

You will probably know what the disease is all about, and it is likely that you know this all too well through first-hand experience. With this in mind, some education on the misery that is dubbed heartburn disease is essential, as somehow, some day you might need the information, regardless of your medical records or age.

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Modern Breast Cancer Treatment Methods

Breast cancer has become a more common disease among women in modern times. Once known as an older women’s disease, women in their 20’s are now experiencing more cases of it. Statistics reveal that the average breast cancer risk is 14%. This climbs by 32% for smokers. The incidence of breast cancer could also be inherited but is likely more too environmental factors and lifestyle. Studies show that two genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 should normally prevent cancer cell growth but when there are abnormalities in these genes, they can become the cause of higher breast cancer risk. Combine this with the present toxic environment and multiple carcinogens and the higher rates are easier to understand.

Typical breast cancer symptoms are the formation of lumps, swelling or skin changes in the breast. However, a cyst or an infection could also exhibit the same symptoms. Regular self-examination of the breast and an annual mammogram would help in early diagnosis of breast cancer. If there is a doubt and concern that breast cancer may be starting, further scans like ultrasound, MRI, CAT, and PET scans should be taken.

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