Lets start with a quick over view of the hepatitis viruses: Hepatitis A is an acute illness that never becomes chronic. This virus is transmitted through direct contact with feces or indirect fecal contamination of food or water. Hepatitis B is an acute illness for most individuals, however, approximately 8% of infected patients go on […]
Hepatitis B is not spread through causal contact such as hugging or kissing, and unlike hepatitis A, is not found in food or water. Hepatitis B is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver, and is spread through contact with infected blood and body fluids. Most people infected with Hepatitis B are not aware […]
Hepatitis A virus causes inflammation of the liver and is easily spread from person to person, through food and water. You can only get hepatitis A once; after that your body builds up a defense against the virus. The hepatitis A virus is found in the stool of an infected person. It is spread when […]
What is good posture? The definition of posture is how you hold your body when standing, sitting or lying down. Good posture involves training your body to stand, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. So how do you improve your […]
The great thing about the internet is that there is so much information to choose from for any given topic… the worst thing about the internet is that there is so much information to choose from for any given topic. Diversified Health has complied a list of 10 health relate blogs that offer useful information, […]
Some vitamins and supplements can interfere with certain medications resulting in serious side effects. Some of these medications include blood pressure medications, antidepressants, and certain cancer therapies. If you are taking any medications, check with your physician before taking any supplements. Everything from bottled water to breakfast cereals seems to have added vitamins and minerals […]
Hair removal is a goal for many people, especially during the summer months. While the results can be fabulous, you should know the rules around cosmetic laser hair removal treatments. Stay out of the sun, as tan increases the risk of side effects, so if you have a tan either from sun exposure, a tanning […]
When people think of vitamins, most of us think about healthy and natural, but vitamin supplements can be artificial, and in fact, many vitamin supplements produced today are artificial. There are six categories of nutrients used in the manufacturing of vitamin supplements today. Natural source – the nutrients come from vegetable, animal or mineral sources. […]
When talking about sun safety, we talk primarily about the skin, however, protecting your eyes from the damaging rays of the sun is just as important as applying sunscreen. Lens colors affect how much visible light reaches your eyes, so it is important to know which colour lenses would be right for you. Make sure […]
We all have expired vitamin bottles in our medicine cabinets. Some we take daily, while others are taken on a more infrequent basis. So what happens if your vitamins expire… are they still good? Vitamins in general should be stable for up to five years if stored properly: however, there are some exceptions. Water-soluble substances […]
