Shark oil is brown or yellow colored oil obtained from the liver of a cold-water dwelling shark, it can be used for leather dressing and as a source of vitamin A.  For many years, shark liver oil has been used by fishermen as a general health remedy.  Most supplements that contain shark liver oil have not been tested to find out if there are contraindications with other drugs, foods or herbal remedies.  Many people have taken s ...

What is inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to a group of disorders that cause the intestines to become red and swollen. The symptoms of inflammation tend to last for a long duration and usually recur following treatment. IBD is sometimes confused with another condition called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). While the symptoms of both these disorders are similar, IBS results due to a wider range of disorde ...

What is ischemic colitis? Ischemic colitis is a condition characterized by swelling of certain portions of the colon (large intestine) that arises due to reduced blood supply. Ischemic colitis is generally associated with pain in the lower left abdominal region. The reduction in blood supply to the colon may occur abruptly or occur over a prolonged period of time. Ischemic colitis is noted more commonly in individuals aged above 50 years, while ...

What is dehydration?   Water is the main constituent of our body and it makes up for 75% of the total body weight in a normal healthy individual. The amount of water in our body should be maintained at optimum levels for the normal functioning of the innumerable cells and tissues in our body. Water is lost normally when we breathe, sweat, urinate or pass stools. This loss is compensated with the intake of water and other fluids. Dehydratio ...

In the United States in 2005, approximately 72,000 men and 69,000 women were diagnosed with colorectal cancer.  Of those diagnosed more than 50,000 men and women combined die each year from the disease.  The statistical rates for people contracting and dying from colorectal cancer vary by race and ethnicity, with rates higher in African American as a whole in both areas. What is Colon (Colorectal) Cancer? The term colorectal cance ...