Wild Yam Benefits. There are many claimed benefits of wild yam. The supplement is often said to be useful for breast enlargement, increasing energy and libido, and relieving menopause symptoms. It is also believed to be beneficial for treating conditions such as diverticulitis, osteoporosis, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Body mass index (or BMI for short) is a ratio between your weight and height that is used to asses your risk of certain health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and strokes. Numerous studies have shown a correlation between an increased ratio of weight and height with an increased risk of health problems.
According to Wikipedia, the Texas ratio is calculated by dividing the value of the lender's non-performing loans by the sum of its tangible equity capital and loan loss reserves.. I would amend that to include all non-performing assets, including REO. For most banks this would not change the ratio much. To illustrate I will now calculate the Texas Ratio of Silver State Bancorp (SSBX), a company that Floridabuilder has previously criticized. We will use the most recent 10Q which gives us the data from March 31, 2008.