Mosquitoes are common flying insects that are closely related to the flies; that is they belong to the family Culicidae. They are mostly known for transmitting malaria but they also transmit a variety of other diseases too. MalariaThis is a vector borne disease that is infectious, it is caused by the parasites, and the parasites…
On-field sports like football, lacrosse and track can take a tool on the athlete’s body. Athletes are expected to be fit and game-ready all the time, which can be a lot of pressure. If you are someone who plays football professionally or just enjoys the game over the weekend, you might want to see a…
What is a balloon payment? You take out a loan for goods or equipment. Your monthly loan payment is half of what they should because the last loan payment of the loan, called a loan balloon payment, is a large portion of the total loan. A loan Balloon payment is a deferred payment. Handled correctly,…
“Jaundice” is a yellowish discoloration caused by bile salts depositing in the tissues of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes. It is a normal process for the body to break down red blood cells creating bilirubin. However, a premature baby will develop jaundice when their bilirubin level is too high, and the…
Does Yoga have solutions for middle-aged spread? Are your knees, back, hips and shoulders begging for mercy? Restorative Yoga is a complete health maintenance system, and a low impact form of cross training, that will not cause premature wear in your joints. Let’s be honest, have you noticed a spare tire around your mid-section? You…
Many people find the idea of having wildlife as pet as exotic and exciting. However, if you want a wild animal as a pet, you should have thorough understanding of the animal and its behavior and needs. The people who have these animals as pets are invariably trained to handle them, but even they will…
Diabetes is considered as a killer disease if not treated. Symptoms of diabetes are showing signs after the person have suffered health issues. It is a condition of excess glucose that is produced by the body. The pancreas could not able to generate enough insulin that controls the sugar level of the body. When the…
Blame the media! All this TV, PlayStations, cell phones, Internet and DVDs are the cause of ADHD, obesity and will negatively affect your child's health. A sweeping generalization, as my father was so fond of saying! Before we examine the hyperactive child and the other problem areas associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), let…
Previously I discussed what panic attacks are and talked about symptoms and ways to cope with them. I also mentioned that avoiding places where you feel panic is not a good idea as doing this stimulates the development of panic. If you are a panic sufferer, you might notice that you often try to avoid places or situations. But…
If you are using a simple over the counter facial moisturizer you may actually be doing your skin a major disservice. Not only, do many brand name products contain harmful chemicals called Parabens, but should really be considered toxic. Parabens are chemical compounds that are widely used to preserve cosmetics and sometimes they appear as…
Acne home remedies are the cheapest ways to treat your skin problem. There are three major ways to improve your skin condition using home ingredients. On the other hand, it is equally important that you take note of each ingredient. It is then vital that you choose the treatment that would not pose further irritation…
Food contamination is one of the major problems faced by pets and so it becomes the duty of pet owners to ensure that the pet’s food and water bowls are cleaned properly with hot soapy water and drying them before refilling them everyday. It is often advised to keep raw meat separate from fresh food,…
Leishmaniasis is rare in the United States but has been reported in areas bordering Mexico such as rural southern Texas. Most of the cases found in the United States are acquired elsewhere such as in travelers to Latin America. More recently, more than 500 cases of leishmaniasis were diagnosed over an 18-month period in soldiers…
Have you experience this situation? You try to clean your room to avoid allergy problems. You turn the vacuum on and before long you sneeze like crazy. Can vacuuming the house worsen your allergy symptoms? On the other hand, not vacuuming builds up those allergens too. How could you possibly handle this situation? It’s quite…
For many people the holidays bring thoughts of family, togetherness, and happiness. But for many others it brings anxiety and depression. It's difficult trying to live up to the expectations that the holidays bring, so it's important that we do not allow ourselves to fall into a trap of doing more than what we're capable…
