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Inflammation is one of the ways our immune system acts to control infection, fight off harmful microorganism,  and facilitate healing. It is crucial to our survival, however, when inflammations lasts too long, it can have serious effect to the well being of the individual. 5 Bad effects of Chronic Inflammation @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan There are two types of inflammation--acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is short term inflammation that causes symptoms of redness, swelling, and pain. Acute inflammation usually lasts from a couple of hours to several days or weeks. On the other hand, chronic inflammation can last for several months to years. Chronic inflammation jeopardizes the individual. In cases when there is no actual threat, but when inflammation runs havoc, it can turn against the body's own cells and tissues. 1. A bunch of Diseases Chronic inflammation is a notorious culprit for the development of many chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, athe...

Green tea is pack full of health benefits. But, even this ancient beverage made from the leaves of the plant Camellia Sinensis does put a toll onto your liver. How much you take in your body is something you have to have take into consideration. This much Green Tea can Damage your Liver @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan Green tea and Liver damage Here's a case of a 16 year old girl who suffered from hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) because of drinking 3 cups of Chinese green tea for 3 months. She had purchased the green tea online as a weight loss supplement. The girl's identity was kept confidential on the article published on BMJ case reports. The girl claimed she did not take any over the counter meditation, and did not drink alcoholic beverages. Hepatitis is commonly caused by virus, but the medical team did not find any infection in her. This finding is frightening because it undermines green tea's many beneficial effects. But, this is a wake-up call to everyone...

Instant Noodles are High in Salt: How Bad is it? Hunger. I was looking for a quick fix so I settled with a steaming bowl of instant noodles which is spicy ramen flavored. As I indulge on it's sensational seafood flavor and heavenly spicy aroma, I reflected on it's sodium content--1800 mg in just a single serving. That's a lot! @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan How much salt should We take per day? Table salt is made up of the minerals sodium and chloride. 2,300 mg sodium is comparable to 1 teaspoon salt. The world health organization recommends sodium intake of less than 5000 mg, while the American Heart Association prefers lower--limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day. Going back to that bowl of instant noodles. Comparing it with the American Heart Association's recommendation, I've heatedly eaten up 78% of the total daily recommended sodium intake in just 1 snack. That's not healthy. I thought to myself, I shouldn't be eating this too often....

If you think that drinking to much water is healthy, you better think again because there are known cases of death from excessive drinking of water. Don't get me wrong, water is essential to life, but anything in excess can be harmful to the body. Even something as essential as water is no exception. What is the Lethal dose of Water? @healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan We need water to survive. In fact, humans can survive for several weeks without food provided they drink water. However, they can only last a couple of days without water intake. Ironically, excessive water intake can amount to death. Did you know that an adult human body is made-up of 60% water? It may sound ridiculous that excess water intake can kill, that is, if you don't understand the basics. How much water intake can kill you? Take for instance the case of a 17 year old Zyrees Oliver who drank 2 gallons of water and another 2 gallons of gatorade during his football practice. That's roughly 7.5 liters. T...

Is Coffee Cancerous? The Cancer in Coffee By: Arlene Gentallan @healthbiztips There's a chemical in your steaming cup of coffee that can make it less appealing--it's acrylamide, a potential carcinogen. Acrylamide is a white odorless compound considered by the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) National Toxicology Program's Report on Carcinogen as a reasonably anticipated carcinogen to humans based on studies made in rats. What the animal study says... Experiments made in rats revealed that when rodents were exposed to acrylamide, they consequently developed cancer. Coffee and Cancer in Humans However, studies in humans have shown conflicting results. Some studies found a link between acrylamide exposure to humans and development of cancer, while other studies found insignificant correlation. It is a known fact that humans metabolize acrylamide differently from rats. It was argued that the acrylamide content of coffee was significantly low that it couldn't possibly le...

Beta-carotene 's Cancer Risk among Smokers Beta-carotene 's Cancer Risk among Smokers By: Arlene Gentallan         You're not going to like this...         Several studies confirms a strong link between daily intake of beta-carotene supplement among smokers and development of cancer. But, isn't beta-carotene an antioxidant? Aren't antioxidants supposed to protect us against cancer? What is Beta-carotene?         Beta-carotene is an important antioxidant our body needs in order to make Vitamin A which is essential for good eye sight, healthy skin, and functioning immune system.         Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin which means your body can store it in your liver where it can accumulate into toxic level over time if your intake is too much.         On the other hand, taking beta-carotene is relatively safe beca...

Dengvaxia: Know this Before getting the Shot Dengvaxia: Know this Before getting the Shot By: Arlene Gentallan         Public expressed concern as the French drug maker Sanofi Pasteur announced last November 30, 2017 that the vaccine Dengvaxia isn't as safe as they first claimed it to be.         Dengvaxia, a 20 year undertaking to prevent the mosquito-transmitted disease dengue, can lead an individual to develop a severe form of dengue if they have not yet been previously infected by dengue.         Sanofi clarified that Dengvaxia does not cause dengue infection. Receiving dengvaxia shot will however, increase the chance that an individual will have a severe form of infection should they be infected with dengue for the first time.         Dengue has 4 strains of virus. It is known that a person develops a life-long immunity against a specific strai...

Alcohol intake during Pregnancy alters a Baby's facial feature By: Arlene Gentallan Alcohol intake during Pregnancy alters a Baby's facial feature         Alcohol intake in excess during pregnancy can have delirious effects to the unborn child. Even small intake of alcohol does have a price.         Pregnant women who drink even the slightest amount of alcohol at any point during pregnancy can consequently lead to minor defects on their baby's facial feature. Further studies are still needed to see if small intake of alcohol consumed during pregnancy has a negative effect to a child's mental development.         According to the researchers "For women who are, or may become pregnant, avoiding alcohol is the safest option."         A 3 year study involving 415 children found through 3-dimensional craniofacial analysis anomalies in facial feature of c...

Botulism: Don't keep Onion leftover By: Arlene Gentallan A leftover Onion is Deadly?         Onion has a number of important health benefits , but don't ever keep an already sliced leftover of this pungent vegetable. Leftover onions are not safe! Even sauteed onions left at room temperature for prolong periods can be fatal!         Hold it right there! Suppose I only need half an onion for my recipe. So I cut an onion into half, cook one half, while I store the other half on the shelf / refrigerator. You mean to say that's fatal? The facts Sauteed Onion         In the year 1983, 28 people were afflicted with botulism after eating patty-melt sandwich containing sauteed onions. Botulism toxin were isolated in the sandwich wrapper.         Among those 28 individuals, one died 6 months later in the hospital, while 12 others required mechanical ventilati...

Does Rosemary induce Abortion? By: Arlene Gentallan  Does Rosemary induce Abortion?         Rosemary ( Rosmarinus officinalis ) is a popular spice. Renowned for it's aroma and taste. But there are certain claims you need to know before anything else. "Does rosemary really induce abortion?" What does research says about it? What research says         A study involving rats by Lemonica, Damasceno, and di-Stasi, shows that ingesting rosemary extract may impede implantation. (Implantation refers to the attachment of the fertilized egg to the inner wall of the uterus.) However, it's intake does not seem to interfere with the normal development of the baby following implantation.         The above research fails to show that rosemary have abortifacient effect to pregnant mother, however further studies are still needed to debunk the claim. You may be disappointed to know that rosemary...