Showing posts with label urine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label urine. Show all posts
Now bladder cancer can be detected by the smell of urine
Friday, April 18, 2014
Now, bladder cancer can be detected by the smell of urine - Scientists in the UK have created a tool that can smell a rat bladder cancer cells in human urine samples. This tool uses a sensor that can detect gaseous chemical substance produced by cancer cells.
Initial experiments indicate that this test provides accurate results. Approximately nine out of 10 trials prove successful detect bladder cancer in urine. However, the authors argue that further research is needed to make it more perfect and tools available in the community.
So far, researchers have been attracted by the smell to detect cancer as it proves there is a dog who can recognize the smell of cancer. Tool created by researchers from Liverpool University and the University of West England is able to detect the smell of cancer cells.
"This tool can read existing chemical gas in the urine when the sample is heated," said Professor Norman Ratcliffe, as reported by the BBC.
For the study, scientists used 98 urine samples from 24 men who had bladder cancer and 74 men with bladder problems but do not have cancer.
Initial experiments indicate that this test provides accurate results. Approximately nine out of 10 trials prove successful detect bladder cancer in urine. However, the authors argue that further research is needed to make it more perfect and tools available in the community.
So far, researchers have been attracted by the smell to detect cancer as it proves there is a dog who can recognize the smell of cancer. Tool created by researchers from Liverpool University and the University of West England is able to detect the smell of cancer cells.
"This tool can read existing chemical gas in the urine when the sample is heated," said Professor Norman Ratcliffe, as reported by the BBC.
For the study, scientists used 98 urine samples from 24 men who had bladder cancer and 74 men with bladder problems but do not have cancer.
Healing with Urine Therapy
Monday, March 3, 2014
Urine is not a dirty and toxic substance rejected by the body. Urine is a by-product of blood filtration, not waste filtration. Medically it is erred to as "plasma ultrafiltrate". It is a purified derivative of the blood itself, made by the kidneys--whose principal function is not excretion but regulation of all the elements and their concentrations in the blood. Urine can be compared to leftovers from a meal, and this metaphor may help us understand why our bodies excrete elements that are valuable to our health and well-being.
Nutrient-filled blood passes through the liver where toxins are removed to be excreted as solid waste. Eventually, this purified "clean" blood undergoes a filtering process in the kidneys, where excess water, salts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antibodies, urea, uric acid and other elements not usable at that time by the body are collected in the form of a purified, sterile, watery solution that is urine. The function of the kidneys is to keep the various elements in the blood balanced. The important elements in the blood are not filtered out because they are toxic and harmful to the body, but simply because the body does not need a particular concentration of an element at that specific point in time. It is this very regulating process of the kidneys that allows us to eat and drink more than our bodies need at any one time.
Urine is considered to be an invaluable source of nourishment and healing that perhaps has been too controversial or not financially rewarding enough for it to be talked about and encouraged as a potent medicine. Ones own urine, a living food, contains elements that are specific to ones body alone. The body is constantly producing a huge variety of antibodies, hormones, enzymes and other natural chemicals to regulate and control its functions and combat imbalances that one may not be aware of. Biomedx.com
Clinical studies have proved that the thousands of critical body chemicals and nutrients that end up in urine lect the individual bodys functions. When re-utilised, these chemicals and nutrients act as natural vaccines, antibacterial, antiviral and anticarcinogenic agents as well as hormone balancers and allergy relievers. The information that urine contains theore cannot be duplicated or derived from any other source. Just as nature produces no two people who are exactly the same, there are no two urine samples in the world that contain exactly the same components.
Nutrient-filled blood passes through the liver where toxins are removed to be excreted as solid waste. Eventually, this purified "clean" blood undergoes a filtering process in the kidneys, where excess water, salts, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, antibodies, urea, uric acid and other elements not usable at that time by the body are collected in the form of a purified, sterile, watery solution that is urine. The function of the kidneys is to keep the various elements in the blood balanced. The important elements in the blood are not filtered out because they are toxic and harmful to the body, but simply because the body does not need a particular concentration of an element at that specific point in time. It is this very regulating process of the kidneys that allows us to eat and drink more than our bodies need at any one time.
Urine is considered to be an invaluable source of nourishment and healing that perhaps has been too controversial or not financially rewarding enough for it to be talked about and encouraged as a potent medicine. Ones own urine, a living food, contains elements that are specific to ones body alone. The body is constantly producing a huge variety of antibodies, hormones, enzymes and other natural chemicals to regulate and control its functions and combat imbalances that one may not be aware of. Biomedx.com
Clinical studies have proved that the thousands of critical body chemicals and nutrients that end up in urine lect the individual bodys functions. When re-utilised, these chemicals and nutrients act as natural vaccines, antibacterial, antiviral and anticarcinogenic agents as well as hormone balancers and allergy relievers. The information that urine contains theore cannot be duplicated or derived from any other source. Just as nature produces no two people who are exactly the same, there are no two urine samples in the world that contain exactly the same components.
The Truth About Urine
Friday, February 28, 2014
What do urine color and odor changes mean? How often should you go
Urine isnt something most people talk about. We barely give it more than a passing glance as it swirls out of sight down the toilet bowl. Yet changes in the urine – its color, odor, and consistency – can provide important clues about the status of your body. Your urine can reveal what youve been eating, how much youve been drinking, and what diseases you have.
"Urine and urinalysis have, for hundreds of years, been one of the ways physicians have looked at health," says Tomas Griebling, MD, MPH, vice chair of the urology department at the University of Kansas.
"From a historical view, urinalysis was one of the original windows into whats happening in the body," Griebling says. Thats because many of the substances circulating in your body, including bacteria, yeast, excess protein and sugar, eventually make their way into the urine.
Urine is an important part of the bodys disposal process. Its job is to remove the extra water and water-soluble wastes the kidneys filter out of the blood. "The urine is there primarily to get rid of toxins or things that would otherwise build up in the body that would be bad for the body," says Anthony Smith, MD, professor and chief of urology at the University of New Mexico.
When you notice that your urine has changed color, or theres a strange odor wafting up from the toilet, the cause might be something as harmless as what you had for dinner (which could have included beets or asparagus). It also might be a sign of a more serious condition, such as an infection or cancer.
Before you flush, here are a few urine changes to look out for, and what they might be saying about your health.
Color Changes
Urine gets its yellow color from a pigment called urochrome. That color normally varies from pale yellow to deep amber, depending on the concentration of the urine. Darker urine is usually a sign that youre not drinking enough fluid. "Your body needs a certain amount of fluid to function, so the body will hold on to fluid and the urine will become very strong and concentrated. When that happens, it will turn a darker color," Griebling says.
The opposite is also true. If your urine is very pale, it means that youre either drinking a lot of fluid, or youre taking a diuretic -- a drug that forces the body to get rid of excess water.
Urine can turn a rainbow of colors, and an unusual hue isnt necessarily cause for alarm. Certain medications can turn the urine fluorescent green or blue, carrots can tint it orange, vitamins can give it a yellow hue, and an inherited disease called porphyria can shade it the color of port wine.
Seeing red is typically a sign that there is blood in the urine, but before you panic, know that a little blood can produce a dramatic color change. "What I always tell patients is it takes one drop of blood to turn a toilet bowl red," Smith says.
That said, just a little blood in the urine can be a sign of something serious, like an infection or cancer, and it warrants a visit to your doctor or urologist. If youre seeing blood and your urine is also cloudy, theres a good chance youve picked up an infection, Smith says.
Odor Changes
Urine normally doesnt have a very strong smell. If you get a whiff of something particularly pungent, you could have an infection or urinary stones, which can create an ammonia-like odor. Diabetics might notice that their urine smells sweet, because of excess sugar. In the past, doctors would actually taste urine for this sweetness to diagnose diabetes.
Some foods can also change urine odor. Asparagus is among the most notorious. What people are smelling when they eat asparagus is the breakdown of a sulfur compound called methyl mercaptan (the same compound found in garlic and skunk secretions). If you catch a whiff of something after eating a plate of asparagus, it means that youve inherited the gene for the enzyme that breaks down mercaptan. Not everyone has this enzyme and, theore, not everyone can smell it.
How Often Do You Need to Go?
How often you need to go can be as important an indicator of your health as the color or smell of your urine. Most people take bathroom breaks about six to eight times a day, but you might go more or less depending on how much fluid you drink. If youre constantly feeling the urge to go and its not because youre not drinking extra fluid, causes can include:
• Overactive bladder -- involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle
• Urinary tract infection
• Interstitial cystitis -- a condition that causes the bladder wall to become inflamed and irritated
• Benign prostate enlargement -- growth of the prostate that causes it to squeeze the urethra and block the normal flow of urine out of the body
• Neurological diseases, including stroke and Parkinsons disease
• Diabetes
The opposite problem -- not going to the bathroom enough -- can occur when there is a blockage or infection. Or, it can be the result of bad bathroom habits. Some people -- especially teachers, surgeons, and anyone else who doesnt have time for regular bathroom breaks throughout the day -- tend to hold it in.
Delaying urination can be problematic, says Smith, who compares the bladder to a Slinky: It stretches and then contracts repeatedly, but eventually it can stretch too much to bounce back. "The bladder can develop a chronic overdistension…a chronic emptying problem," he says.
Developing Healthy Bathroom Habits
Take good care of your bladder, and it will thank you by helping you urinate regularly. To avoid having to make too many bathroom visits, stay hydrated, but not overhydrated. Drink whenever youre thirsty, but dont feel as though you have to adhere to the eight-glasses-a-day recommendation (unless you have kidney or bladder stones, in which case youll need to increase your fluid intake).
If youre getting up during the night to use the bathroom, stop drinking three to four hours before bedtime. Limit caffeine, which can irritate the lining of the bladder. Also watch your intake of alcohol, which can have similar effects.
Finally, dont hold it in. As soon as you feel the urge to go, excuse yourself from whatever youre doing and find a bathroom.
Urine isnt something most people talk about. We barely give it more than a passing glance as it swirls out of sight down the toilet bowl. Yet changes in the urine – its color, odor, and consistency – can provide important clues about the status of your body. Your urine can reveal what youve been eating, how much youve been drinking, and what diseases you have.
"Urine and urinalysis have, for hundreds of years, been one of the ways physicians have looked at health," says Tomas Griebling, MD, MPH, vice chair of the urology department at the University of Kansas.
"From a historical view, urinalysis was one of the original windows into whats happening in the body," Griebling says. Thats because many of the substances circulating in your body, including bacteria, yeast, excess protein and sugar, eventually make their way into the urine.
Urine is an important part of the bodys disposal process. Its job is to remove the extra water and water-soluble wastes the kidneys filter out of the blood. "The urine is there primarily to get rid of toxins or things that would otherwise build up in the body that would be bad for the body," says Anthony Smith, MD, professor and chief of urology at the University of New Mexico.
When you notice that your urine has changed color, or theres a strange odor wafting up from the toilet, the cause might be something as harmless as what you had for dinner (which could have included beets or asparagus). It also might be a sign of a more serious condition, such as an infection or cancer.
Before you flush, here are a few urine changes to look out for, and what they might be saying about your health.
Color Changes
Urine gets its yellow color from a pigment called urochrome. That color normally varies from pale yellow to deep amber, depending on the concentration of the urine. Darker urine is usually a sign that youre not drinking enough fluid. "Your body needs a certain amount of fluid to function, so the body will hold on to fluid and the urine will become very strong and concentrated. When that happens, it will turn a darker color," Griebling says.
The opposite is also true. If your urine is very pale, it means that youre either drinking a lot of fluid, or youre taking a diuretic -- a drug that forces the body to get rid of excess water.
Urine can turn a rainbow of colors, and an unusual hue isnt necessarily cause for alarm. Certain medications can turn the urine fluorescent green or blue, carrots can tint it orange, vitamins can give it a yellow hue, and an inherited disease called porphyria can shade it the color of port wine.
Seeing red is typically a sign that there is blood in the urine, but before you panic, know that a little blood can produce a dramatic color change. "What I always tell patients is it takes one drop of blood to turn a toilet bowl red," Smith says.
That said, just a little blood in the urine can be a sign of something serious, like an infection or cancer, and it warrants a visit to your doctor or urologist. If youre seeing blood and your urine is also cloudy, theres a good chance youve picked up an infection, Smith says.
Odor Changes
Urine normally doesnt have a very strong smell. If you get a whiff of something particularly pungent, you could have an infection or urinary stones, which can create an ammonia-like odor. Diabetics might notice that their urine smells sweet, because of excess sugar. In the past, doctors would actually taste urine for this sweetness to diagnose diabetes.
Some foods can also change urine odor. Asparagus is among the most notorious. What people are smelling when they eat asparagus is the breakdown of a sulfur compound called methyl mercaptan (the same compound found in garlic and skunk secretions). If you catch a whiff of something after eating a plate of asparagus, it means that youve inherited the gene for the enzyme that breaks down mercaptan. Not everyone has this enzyme and, theore, not everyone can smell it.
How Often Do You Need to Go?
How often you need to go can be as important an indicator of your health as the color or smell of your urine. Most people take bathroom breaks about six to eight times a day, but you might go more or less depending on how much fluid you drink. If youre constantly feeling the urge to go and its not because youre not drinking extra fluid, causes can include:
• Overactive bladder -- involuntary contractions of the bladder muscle
• Urinary tract infection
• Interstitial cystitis -- a condition that causes the bladder wall to become inflamed and irritated
• Benign prostate enlargement -- growth of the prostate that causes it to squeeze the urethra and block the normal flow of urine out of the body
• Neurological diseases, including stroke and Parkinsons disease
• Diabetes
The opposite problem -- not going to the bathroom enough -- can occur when there is a blockage or infection. Or, it can be the result of bad bathroom habits. Some people -- especially teachers, surgeons, and anyone else who doesnt have time for regular bathroom breaks throughout the day -- tend to hold it in.
Delaying urination can be problematic, says Smith, who compares the bladder to a Slinky: It stretches and then contracts repeatedly, but eventually it can stretch too much to bounce back. "The bladder can develop a chronic overdistension…a chronic emptying problem," he says.
Developing Healthy Bathroom Habits
Take good care of your bladder, and it will thank you by helping you urinate regularly. To avoid having to make too many bathroom visits, stay hydrated, but not overhydrated. Drink whenever youre thirsty, but dont feel as though you have to adhere to the eight-glasses-a-day recommendation (unless you have kidney or bladder stones, in which case youll need to increase your fluid intake).
If youre getting up during the night to use the bathroom, stop drinking three to four hours before bedtime. Limit caffeine, which can irritate the lining of the bladder. Also watch your intake of alcohol, which can have similar effects.
Finally, dont hold it in. As soon as you feel the urge to go, excuse yourself from whatever youre doing and find a bathroom.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
