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The pancreas plays an important role in the digestive process, producing essential enzymes in the digestion of food. The other function of the pancreas, which can be described as “control of fuel,” is to produce insulin, which affects people with diabetes.

Over 95% of the cells of the pancreas are exocrine glands, which produces pancreatic juice that contains enzymes that break down fats and proteins in food so that nutrients can be absorbed by the small intestine and used by the body to tissue repair or to promote growth.

Ducts are called exocrine pancreatic juice to the common bile duct and, eventually, the small intestine. Only a small percentage of cells in the pancreas are endocrine glands, arranged in small groups or clusters called islets of Langerhans. Islet cells release three hormones (insulin, glucagon and somatostatin) which allow the body to metabolize (break down and digest) food. Also regulate the body makes use of glucose, which is the energy source for many of the daily activities of all cells.

When the pancreas is functioning normally, the blood glucose concentration varies in response to a wide variety of events, stress or infections, but remains in its normal limits.

Cancer patients can benefit greatly from regular exercise programs, although many have limitations due to illness or the treatment they receive.

In these cases influenced by the stage of disease that are, if they are receiving active treatment, treatment for metastatic or are in remission.

To date there are few studies on the parameters of duration, intensity and frequency of exercise best for patients with cancer. The principles of exercise prescription should be used similarly in these patients, while taking care to meet individual limitations.

It has been found that there is a dose-response relationship with fatigue and lack of energy in these patients. Ie those that are compatible with longer sessions (more than 15-20 minutes) feel less fatigue and tiredness that can not reach those levels. Read the rest of this entry »

“A batch of 160 000 tablets anamú, new immunostimulant herbal medicine produced by the pharmaceutical East, it will benefit patients with cancer and AIDS,” says the state agency AIN.

He added that the anamú, in infusion, it also serves “as an antispasmodic, diuretic, stimulant and sudorific, local analgesic and anti-inflammatory in various skin conditions, and is used for arthritis, malaria, rheumatism, and memory problems. Read the rest of this entry »

Definition of alcoholism
Is defined as chronic alcoholism or alcohol abuse continued abuse of alcohol intoxication and consequent produced in the body.

One can distinguish acute alcoholism and chronic alcoholism. The acute intoxication is caused by temporary disorder or alcohol abuse. Chronic alcoholism is produced by the repeated and continuing abuse of alcohol.

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Treatments and Remedies for Canker
Canker
Small vesicle, then whitish mucosal ulceration of the mouth.

Natural Medicine for Canker with Nutrients Honey mixed with lemon juice. Leave the mouth in contact with the sores all the time possible.

Natural Medicine for Canker with Medicinal Plants: Apply propolis extract, St. Robert’s Wort, Sage, Thyme, Plantain, Marshmallow, Echinacea, Thyme, Rosa.

Natural Medicine for Canker with Dietary Supplements: Vitamins B, C.

Natural Medicine for Canker with Homotoxicology – Homeopathy. Traumeel (c.), Gastricumeel (c.)

The marrow is extracted directly punctures the bone marrow from a matched donor and transplanted to the patient like a blood transfusion

Bone marrow transplantation is an option increasingly recommended by doctors more often for the treatment of leukemia, especially when relapses or recurs after chemotherapy.

It can be done after the first or second recurrence of the disease and aims to destroy the diseased marrow replacement by a healthy, the procedure is complemented by intensive radiation and drugs. Read the rest of this entry »

Diagnosis is by blood and bone marrow and treatment with intensive chemotherapy and sometimes bone marrow transplantation

Since other diseases have symptoms similar to those of leukemia such as mononucleosis, anemia and some chronic infections like tuberculosis, it is necessary to establish the proper diagnosis, so consultation with an endocrinologist, oncologist and hematologist are important.

After making history with all the health history and symptoms of the patient, the diagnosis is confirmed by microscopic examination of blood and bone marrow biopsy to find abnormal cells and determine the type of leukemia involved.

The treatment of leukemia is mainly with intensive chemotherapy and uses various combinations of cancer drugs, sometimes with oral medications and other needs to be administered intravenously. Read the rest of this entry »

When the central nervous system is affected by the disease, the patient suffers from headache, vomiting and paralysis of some nerves

Leukemia is a chronic disease that can develop silently for many years without showing obvious symptoms.

As it worsens, symptoms may occur as:

- Anemia, manifested mainly by the paleness of the skin.
- Headaches.
- Muscle pain.
- The bruising and frequent nosebleeds, especially through the nose.
- Extreme fatigue and weakness. Read the rest of this entry »

In its form of appearance, can be acute leukemias and chronic and its rate depends on the treatment to follow

Although the symptoms and origin of leukemia are similar, depending on the symptoms, severity and response to treatment, researchers have identified different types of leukemia, which among them are:

Leukemias lymphomas mainly affecting children and their appearing at the nodes. Myelogenous leukemia mainly affects young adults and seniors. But in some cases may occur in both groups and populations.

- Acute lymphocytic leukemia or lymphoblastic, which is what causes a rapid increase in abnormal lymph cells or lymphocytes. This type is most common in children. Read the rest of this entry »

Leukemia or blood cancer is a chronic disease that can develop over many years without showing obvious symptoms

The immune system is responsible for protecting the body against agents that may cause damage.

Therefore, in the blood are white blood cells that although they live only a few hours, renewing all the time in the bone marrow that is located within a few bones and is responsible for producing them.

But when the space that occurs in bone marrow is invaded by malignant or atypical cells that grow in an unlimited, can not function normally and develop a cancer called leukemia. Read the rest of this entry »