Low thyroid function resulting in underactive metabolism, and often in weight gain, among other recurring illnesses. Causes may include chemical … More
Conditions H-I
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HYPOGLYCEMIA
Abnormally low blood sugar levels, resulting from oversecretion of pancreatic insulin. It may be hereditary, but usually caused by poor … More
HYPERTHYROIDISM
Excessive secretion of the thyroid glands, resulting in an overactive metabolism and causing malabsorption problems and bulging eyes. Diet: Consume … More
HYPERTENSION
Blood pressure higher than normal (say 120 over 80), but “normal” usually refers to a statistical average that may be … More
HIATAL HERNIA
Common condition in the over-50 population, where the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm muscles, spilling acid in the esophagus. Diet: … More
HERPES
Viral disease characterized by cold sores and skin eruptions and periodical recurrence. Herpes simplex causes cold sores around the mouth … More
HEPATITIS
Common viral infection of the liver, characterized by dark urine, fever, jaundice. It may be also caused by bacteria and … More
HEMORRHOIDS
Swollen veins around the anus that may be external, protruding from the rectum, or internal, accompanied by itching, bleeding, discomfort … More
HEMOPHILIA
Rare, hereditary disease occurring almost exclusively in males, consisting of an abnormal tendency to bleed through delayed clotting. Diet: Broccoli, … More