All Entries in the "Asthma" Category
Cigarettes: The Deadliest Habit
We all know that smoking is bad for you, potentially lethal in fact, and that the nicotine in tobacco is addictive. Yet, despite government warnings on cigarette packs and billboards and commercials warning people of the dangers of cancer and heart and lung disease, 44.5 million Americans still smoke. But giving up this habit is the best thing you can do for your health.
Each Puff Of A Cigarette: 100 Trillion Free Radicals
Think you know how bad cigarette smoke is for your health? Swallow this fact: Every puff of a cigarette contains about 4,700 different chemicals and 100 trillion free radical molecules. These reactive substances damage lung tissue by chemically reacting with DNA, cell membranes and other molecules in the lung.
Outdoor Ozone Poisons Indoor Air
Ozone, a major pollutant of outdoor air that causes smog, may cause serious breathing problems indoors.
Your Car Can Give You Pneumonia
If you warm up your car in your garage every morning or you spend a lot of time in heavy traffic, all that car exhaust may make you more prone to pneumonia.
Vitamin C Helps Vitamin E Keep You Healthy
If you take vitamin E, taking vitamin C at the same time boosts E’s benefits. Research on smokers shows that vitamin E helps protect lung tissue and that vitamin C keeps E working longer in its protective role.
Stand Up To Stress
Modern society seems to specialize in creating stress for its inhabitants. Last month we coped with holiday stress. There’s no question that stress can wreck your health and make you prone to debilitating disease. And medical research shows that stress wreaks its havoc at the cellular level. Luckily, the tools you need to de-stress are absolutely free for the taking.
Is Dental Health At The Root Of Cancer?
Chances are your family doctor has never looked at your teeth. That’s an oversight. The condition of your teeth and gums reflects the health of the rest of your body and can offer insight into your vulnerability for cancer, heart disease and other devastating conditions.
Kids Need Dirt To Prevent Allergies
Young children exposed to a wide range of bacteria get fewer allergies. And kids who are born vaginally encounter more bacteria than those born in a caesarean section. That may be a reason children who undergo natural childbirth are less prone to asthma and allergies.
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