The Benefits of Yogurt

Monday, February 15th, 2010

Yogurt is a popular snack treat for people who are trying to monitor their weight. Did you know that apart from making you lose weight, yogurt has other benefits to your body? One way to improve your health naturally is by eating an adequate amount of yogurt everyday. Yogurt has live microorganisms called probiotics. These [...]

Some home remedies for yeast infection

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

You will never know what can be very useful in your kitchen. Just a little flick of your hand, your basic ingredients and seasonings may become an effective medical kit which can remedy injuries like simple cuts and get rid of infections like yeast infections. The microorganisms Candida albicans, causes yeast infections. But dont be [...]

Really? Hydrogen peroxide for yeast infection

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

Whether you believe it or not, the use of hydrogen peroxide for yeast infection treatment has been proven to be true and quite effective. Vaginal yeast infection is among the more common conditions that women experience. In fact, according to statistics, about 75% of all women will be affected by the infection at some point. [...]

How to Patent a Microorganism

Sunday, December 20th, 2009

The title may sound absurd, but the practice of patenting a microorganism is done frequently in the science and food industry. In fact, food scientists have been patenting various strains of yeast for over 150 years, specifically for use in brewing and baking. Like any other invention, the microorganism created must follow all patent rules, [...]

A Guide on How to Confirm a Yeast Infection

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

The best way how to confirm a yeast infection is either you make an appointment with your doctor to perform a diagnosis or taking an over the counter test. Your doctor will perform a physical assessment and take a sample of your vaginal discharge. An over the counter test, on the other hand, works much [...]

Yeast infection, reasons why it attacks mostly women

Friday, December 19th, 2008

Yeast infection, reasons why it attacks mostly women A severely uncomfortable situation where it itch very bad, irritation is apparent, and redness in the area is highly noticeable. These are just a few of the possible symptoms associated with yeast infection. The unbearable itching caused by yeast infections is one of the reasons why people [...]