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protein for life

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Proteins are biochemical compounds consisting of one or more polypeptides typically folded into a globular or fibrous form, facilitating a biological function . A polypeptide is a single linear polymer chain of amino acids bonded together by peptide bonds between The carboxyl and amino groups of adjacent amino acid residues . The sequence of amino acids in a protein is defined by the sequence of a gene , which is encoded in the genetic code . In general, the genetic code specifies 20 standard amino acids; however, in certain organisms the genetic code can include selenocysteine and in certain archaea pyrrolysine . Shortly after or even during synthesis, the residues in a protein are often chemically modified by posttranslational modification , which alters the physical and chemical properties, folding, stability, activity, and ultimately, the function of the proteins. Sometimes proteins have non-peptide groups attached, which can be called prosthetic groups or cofacto...
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The Benefits of Dates

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Dates   The benefits of dates are widespread but before you can learn about why you should be eating more of them. The date is a fruit that comes from the Date Palm which is a somewhat mysterious tree as its exact origin is unknown. It is however believed to originally be from around the Persian Gulf and has long been eaten by people in the middle east due to its abundance. This is why the top 10 producers in the world are from that area which include Egypt, Iran and Saudi Arabia, although many other places grow them such as Arizona or California. Further to this, the ancient Egyptians are said to have made wine from them dating back to around 4000BC. There has been some sources that have claimed evidence showing they were used up to 2000 years prior to this. It is thought to be one of the earliest cultivated fruits. There are three different types of dates - soft, semi-dry and dry and the classification depends on the different natural sugar content is has, although th...
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Typhoid fever

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Typhoid fever, also known as typhoid, is a common worldwide. Typhoid fever is an acute illness associated with fever. transmitted by the ingestion of food or water contaminated with the feces of an infected person, which contain the bacterium Salmonella enteric a . The bacteria then perforate through the intestinal wall and are phagocytes by macrophages . The bacterium grows best at 37°C / 98.6°F – human body temperature. This fever received various names, such as gastric fever, abdominal typhus, infantile remittent fever, slow fever, nervous fever, pathogenic fever, etc. The name of "typhoid" comes from the neuropsychiatry symptoms common to typhoid and typhus (from Greek τῦϕος, "stupor"). The impact of this disease fell sharply with the application of modern sanitation techniques. The incidence of typhoid fever in the United States has markedly decreased since the early 1900s. Today, approximately 400 cases are reported annually in the United States, mostly i...
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Cancer

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Cancer medically called a   malignant   neoplasm , is a term for a large group of different   diseases . In cancer,   cells   divide and grow uncontrollably, forming   malignant tumors , and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also   spread   to more distant parts of the body through the   lymphatic system   or   bloodstream . Not all tumors are cancerous.   Healthy cells control their own growth and will   destroy themselves   if they become unhealthy. Cell   is a complex process that is normally tightly regulated. Cancer happens when problems in the   genes   in a cell prevent these controls from working. These problems with genes may be from   damage   to the gene or may be   inherited . Damage to genes can come from many sources inside or outside of the cell.  Determining what causes cancer is complex, and it is often impossible to assign a specific cause for...
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Remedies for Cough in Children

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Hot Drinks and Soups Liquids are crucial to recovery and some provide extra benefits. In general liquid flushes out toxins from the body and helps bring down fever. For cough and congestion drink a tea made of a tablespoon of honey, the juice of half a lemon, and warm water. Some people make this same concoction with apple cider vinegar instead of lemon juice. Raw ginger in warm water also helps to clear the sinuses. Chicken soup is a widely known cold remedy, but garlic soup works just as well. Boil three or four cloves of garlic in a cup of water. Besides its antiseptic and antispasmodic properties, the oil contained in garlic can help open the respiratory passages. Vitamin C and Lozenges At the first sign of a cold, large doses of Vitamin C can relieve cold symptoms and shorten its duration. While there is debate over just how much is appropriate to treat a cold, at least 1000 mg a day seems to be the agreed upon amount. Many children's chewable tablets come in a 500 mg d...
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Home Remedies for Fever

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Fever Fever is an elevation in body temperature. It's the body's protective mechanism against infection. The elevation in temperature happens when our immune system is fighting off bacteria and viruses that could harm our body. Fever is our strongest weapon in the fight against infections or diseases. Normal body temperature ranges from 97 to 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but varies throughout the day. Usually is lower in the early morning and higher in late afternoon. A fever is consider to be any temperature above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. One should get concern when temperature raises above 102 degrees Fahrenheit for an adult and 103 degrees Fahrenheit for children. Often, having high temperature is helpful for the body; it's the way the body acts to destroy harmful microbes. In adult temperatures less than 103 degrees Fahrenheit encourage the body to create more immune cells. A fever of 104 or higher can be a risk for people with cardiac problems, since it accelerates the...
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Home Remedies for Acne

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Acne is an infection of the oil glands resulting from clogged skin pores. The skin naturally expels dirt and impurities on its own. However, too much oil makes it difficult for the skin to remove the dirt and this result in acne breakouts. Treating acne involves assisting the skin in removing the oil and dirt that is plugging up the pores. You need to keep the skin as clean as possible by washing at least twice a day with water and using a mild skin cleanser. When suffering from acne you should avoid using make-up. Natural Home Remedies For Acne You may need to try several different products before you find the one that is most effective for your particular acne problem. Also, these home remedies take time to have an effect on the acne, so you will need to be patient. Baking Soda – or sodium bicarbonate , has many applications, the obvious usage is in baking cookies and bread. But, it’s also used in many health care products such as shampoo, shaving cream, toothpaste and relax...
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