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Treatment for Polycythemia – 5 Methods

Treatment for Polycythemia

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Polycythemia Vera (PV for short) is a very serious illness, and if not treated, it may cause death. Unfortunately, PV cannot be cured, as it is a chronic condition. However, it is possible to get treatment for polycythemia, which will ensure a relatively normal life for those who suffer from the disease. Polycythemia Vera treatment entails decreasing the number of red blood cells. Basically, with Polycythemia Vera treatment therapy, the blood thickness is reduced in order to prevent clotting and bleeding. What the treatment for polycythemia does is reduce the symptoms of the disease, or, in some cases, even eliminate them. Polycythemia Vera treatment therapy will not cure the disease, but the probability of complications (like blood clot formation) is drastically reduced this way. (more...)
Blood Clotting5 Jul 2011Comments (0)

Fo Ti Root As a Dietary Supplement – Updated Article With Extra Information

Fo Ti Root (botanically known as polygonum multiflorum) is a herbal Chinese medicine. Its plant is grown on a large scale in China along with Japan and Taiwan. A member of the buckwheat family, it has a sweet slightly bitter taste. It can be used processed and unprocessed. The unprocessed root is known as white and the processed one is known as the red . Studies show that the red is a lot more effective than the white . It is prepared by simply boiling the roots in a special liquid made of black beans. Its recommended dosage is 2 to 3 capsules taken with water at mealtime twice a day or as directed by the doctor.
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Bio Supplements23 Nov 2010Comments (1)

Chlorophyll Assists in Repair and Growth of Tissues

Chlorophyll

  • Chlorophyll is similar in chemical form to hemoglobin. It cleanses the blood during the production of red blood cells
  • Chlorophyll is also used as a dietary supplement to increase immune function, and slow the

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Bio Supplements14 Nov 2008Comments (0)

Fo Ti Root As a Dietary Supplement

Fo Ti RootOne of the old known secrets of Chinese medicine is fo ti root. Its benefits are numerous:

  • it is famous for its healing power in dealing with erectile dysfunction
  • one study has shown that it can lower LDL cholesterol
  • it promotes the
  • there is another scientific evidence that it acts as an immune booster
  • processed root may be helpful in chronic bronchitis treatment
  • fo-ti is also known for its antibacterial properties

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Bio Supplements28 Oct 2008Comments (0)