The requirement of cholesterol for internalization of eukaryotic pathogens like protozoa (Leishmaniasis, Malaria and Toxoplasmosis) and the exchange of cholesterol along with other metabolites during reproduction in Schistosomes (helminths) under variable circumstances are poorly understood. In patients infected with some other helminthes, alterations in the lipid profile have been observed. Also, the mechanisms involved in lipid changes especially inContinue reading “Parasites and microbes need triglycerides or cholesterol to thrive”
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Sea salt drink to kill parasites and microbes
High-salt diet could protect against invading microbes Summary: Most people consume more salt than they need and therefore have a higher risk of heart disease and stroke, which are the two leading causes of death worldwide. But a new study reveals that dietary salt could have a biological advantage: Defending the body against invading microbes.Continue reading “Sea salt drink to kill parasites and microbes”
Iron and parasites
In this special issue, we analyze the importance of iron in the host-parasite interplay. Iron is a transition element and the fourth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. Iron is vital for growth of nearly all living organisms, from prokaryotes to humans. Iron plays an important role in several cellular processes, such as respiration,Continue reading “Iron and parasites”
Food safety: 128,000 are hospitalized per year from food-borne infections
Food safety is important for everyone – but it’s especially important for you. That’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Food and Drug Administration have prepared this booklet. It is designed to provide practical guidance on how to reduce your riskContinue reading “Food safety: 128,000 are hospitalized per year from food-borne infections”
Pigs are a crucial part of the tapeworm life cycle
A teenager in India who had been infected with tapeworms died as a result of numerous cysts—formed by the tapeworms—in his brain (he had them throughout his body as well), which doctors only found when he showed up at the emergency room in Faridabad with generalized tonic-clonic seizures. These full-brain seizures, plus his groin pain,Continue reading “Pigs are a crucial part of the tapeworm life cycle”
Vets are better than doctors in identifying parasites, the monster in us
When you have diarrhea , feeling bloated, cannot sleep at night and filling ill, check your poop for parasites. Bring the poop to the vet to be checked for parasites. Less agreement among physicians occurs with three other parasites: Endolimax nana, Dientamoeba fragilis, and Blastocystis hominis. For years, these three were considered harmless. Unfortunately, most lab technicians assignedContinue reading “Vets are better than doctors in identifying parasites, the monster in us”
Parasites and groin pain
What are parasites? Parasites are animals or plants which must live on or in another plant or animal to survive (go on living). There are several parasites in the environment and when they get into a person’s body, his/her health can be affected. Some parasites enter the body by way of contaminated food or waterContinue reading “Parasites and groin pain”
Healthcare advisory team
Dear Institution and startup in healthcare, I can be one of your advisors to help you navigate in various health care strategies and compliance and strategies to meet your clients’ needs. I also have a team in the Philippines to help you with admin tasks and marketing. My goal is to lower healthcare costs toContinue reading “Healthcare advisory team”
Low levels of vitamin D in cancer and parasites-infection related health issue
Early signs of disease shows deficiency in vitamin D. Parasites, infections, inflammation, auto-immune disease and cancer shows low levels of vitamin D. Souce: Pathogenic mechanisms underlying multiple sclerosis development have yet to be clearly identified, but considerable evidence indicates that autoimmunity plays an important role in the etiology of the disease. It is generallyContinue reading “Low levels of vitamin D in cancer and parasites-infection related health issue”
Toxic free home building materials
Working from the exterior in, here are five eco-friendly building materials Marilee strongly recommends over their more common—and chemical-laden—counterparts. Instead of traditional sheathing . . . ExtremeGreen Board Breathability is a huge factor in having healthy walls, Marilee explains—that’s what helps prevent mold. “When a typical frame house is built in the U.S., we haveContinue reading “Toxic free home building materials”
Causes of fast heart beat
Causes Tachycardia is caused by something that disrupts the normal electrical impulses that control the rate of your heart’s pumping action. Many things can cause or contribute to problems with the heart’s electrical system. These include: Damage to heart tissues from heart disease Abnormal electrical pathways in the heart present at birth (congenital heart conditions,Continue reading “Causes of fast heart beat”
Most common signs and symptoms of health issues
Final signs of death no pulse no breathing relaxed muscles fixed eyes no response a bowel or bladder release partially shut eyelids Lung cancer A cough that doesn’t go away or gets worse Breathing trouble, like shortness of breath Coughing up blood Chest pain Hoarseness or wheezing Pneumonia that doesn’t go away or that goes away andContinue reading “Most common signs and symptoms of health issues”
In home health support services – IHSS Programs
IHSS Programs There are 4 IHSS programs: The IHSS Residual (IHSS-R) Program is for people who are not eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal. It provides a maximum of 283 hours of services per month for people with severe disabilities and a maximum of 195 hours for people with disabilities that are not severe. The Personal Care Services Program (PCSP) isContinue reading “In home health support services – IHSS Programs”
Long-Term Care Insurance , get them when you are in your 40s
Long-Term Care at Calpers Long-term care (LTC) coverage helps pay for the high cost of care when you need assistance with the activities of daily living. CalPERS LTC is an optional, employee-paid benefit available to all current and former members (including retirees) and their eligible family members, including: Children and siblings between the ages ofContinue reading “Long-Term Care Insurance , get them when you are in your 40s”