Beautiful lawns are not always the simplest to maintain. There are so many different aspects to remember in the regular maintenance program that is used both for preventative measures as well as treatment of different problems if and when needed. Most of us do the norm, which is water, mow and fertilize. Of course, there…
If you live in the country, you are probably familiar with the idea of swim in a lake. Most people think that it's safer to swim in a natural lake, compared to a public swimming pool. This is because most public swimming pools contain chemicals that are designed to keep the water clean. What many…
Hypopnea is a breathing disorder which can be characterized as shallow breathing at a very slow rate of respiration. Among other breathing disorders are: orthopnea, a condition in which a person experiences shortness of breathing time while lying down; dyspnea, a feeling of respiratory failure and breathlessness; trepopnea or difficulty to respire while lying down…
Canker sores are small ulcers that can appear inside your mouth, on your gums, tongue, throat, or on the insides of your cheeks. When the ulcers burst, they leave behind a painful open sore or lesion. And, sometimes, people with canker sores will suffer from other symptoms, including fever, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes. Canker…
One of my favorite Old Testament stories is about Elijah. The story starts in 1 Kings 18 where we read about Elijah challenging the Israelites to decide whether they would serve God or Baal. To help them make their decision, he challenged the 450 prophets of Baal to a little contest. They were both going…
Imagine going through your whole life in the constant fear of worrying about the others’ opinion for you, saying only such things which might approve you in the peer group and scared to go out in the public to escape the scrutinizing eyes of the people. There are people who would rather prefer to stay…
If you experience Anxiety & Panic Attacks it may very well be a "secondary" condition to another physical illness. Of course, the only way to know for sure is to be as open and honest with your doctor about your symptoms and your lifestyle as possible (even if it is embarrassing). There are so many…
Teen depression strikes one in five children. This is a very frightening number. Depression is anything but a good thing. It happens to anyone, in any lifestyle, in any income range. Most of the time, it will not be noticed until it becomes a large problem. This should be the most sobering of all news…
Discover how to relieve bloating, nausea or cramps caused by biliary dyskinesia with herbal remedies. Biliary dyskinesia is a functional disorder of the mechanism to eliminate bile in the absence of visible inflammation of the gallbladder or lithiasis. In a high-fat meal, the gallbladder empties completely within an hour. Biliary dyskinesia occurs when the gallbladder…
Dark toenails are obviously not soothing to the eyes. If your toenails are darker than others, then the embarrassment you have to cope up with causes pain as well. It is always important to take proper care, as in general, such toenails are symptoms of toenail fungus. The nails generally get thickened and crumbly or…
Children who are ill at home or in hospital don’t always feel well enough to read or play games. Story tapes are an ideal way to entertain your child while they recuperate. Keeping a sick child’s mind off their illness may actually help them to recuperate faster. Parents of babies and children often worry about…
The history of Medical Science is very interesting. Centuries before the advent of Islam the Arabs had their own system of medicine in the form of herbs and shrubs (‘Aqaqir wa’l Hashä’ish) which was based on Chaldean medicine and on their own experience. Their first physician was Luqmân and the second Khuzaim. Gradually, Greek medicine…
Having sprained ankle is very painful! When it comes to you, you will get difficulties to walk and doing your activities. It needs more than 2 weeks to heal. Can you imagine when you get an ankle injury? However, if the injury is not too chronic, you still have a hope to heal it without…
If you are getting bruised from the cellulite treatments you are receiving, ignore what the 'Bruiser' says about it being OK and not to worry, this is NOT OK! Start worrying. I will explain why, it is so important that you read this if you have ever been bruised badly by your cellulite therapist. I…
Lymphedema is not a common word within the public nor is it a disease most will recognize. It is, however, one that can easily effect any individual. Prevalent in those recovering from surgery or even simple injury, it can quickly become a dangerous problem: skin will swell beyond the limits of its own elasticity and…
