In Nigerian’s traditional medicine, a simple tea has shown huge effects in treatment of diabetes (type 2). This tea is created from the the fruits of citrus aurantium, which is the bitter orange, and from the extract of Rauvolfia Vomitoria otherwise known as poison devil’s pepper. Recently this tea was tested with type 2 diabetes…
How does obesity occur? The reasons are complex. Despite popular opinion, morbid obesity is not purely the result of eating too much. According to recent studies, it has been found that cases of morbid obesity are often rooted in genetic causes. If this holds true in an individual's case, then dieting and exercise will have…
What's the point? Lighting is lighting, after all. This brief article is a straightforward attempt to get you to think about lighting from a functional point of view. That is: What is it supposed to accomplish? Start with one room or outside area and think about what the lighting in that area should be like…
Cellulitis Antibiotics Not Working People suffering from lymphedema may experience cellulitis at some point in their lives and many would say that it is the worst nightmare that any lymphedema patient can face. Numerous causes could prompt an attack of cellulitis, ranging from a small cut or bruise to an insect bite or sunburn. The…
Rashes are usually symptoms of something else, and these rashes come in many types, shapes, and yes, even colors. Well, okay, there’s really basically only red and white. Your skin rash type might be a rash in its simplest form: dry, flakey skin or slightly raised areas of skin with reddening around it. There are…
As there is no cure for cold sores (strictly, herpes simplex virus, type 1), treatment serves mainly to moderate the symptoms, which can include mouth blisters, fevers, mouth pain and a sore throat. Creams or ointments which you can buy over-the-counter can be applied to the cold sore and help to soothe the blisters and…
There is no hard scientific evidence of what causes panic attacks symptoms. But there has to be underlying issues or conditions that can help trigger the symptoms of a panic attack. And there are several potential causes that many professionals seem to agree on. You’ll discover what these are here. Panic Attacks Causes 1. Life…
Although Psoriasis is not a contagious skin condition, the red, scaly patches developed on the skin it not something pretty to look at. The symptom can appear on the elbows, scalp, knees, and any areas of the body. More sufferers are looking for an alternative on how to treat psoriasis naturally and Colostrum is one…
Toenail fungus, known in medical jargon as onychomycosis, is the most common disease of the toenail. The term onychomycosis though is also sometimes loosely used to describe other infections of the nail that are not caused by fungi. There are many home remedies for toenail fungus which will be discussed later on. It is estimated…
Thyroid storm, or thyrotoxicosis, is an emergency life threatening event caused by a deluge of thyroid hormone dumped into the blood stream. This condition requires immediate medical attention or sudden death can be imminent. Thyrotoxicosis can manifest in people with untreated hyperthyroidism. Additionally, it can have an onset due to surgical procedures performed on the…
Oral allergy syndrome (OAS) is a well-recognized but little known condition. It is characterized by a burning sensation or mouth pain and swelling when you eat specific foods that cross react to pollens to which you are allergic. Interestingly, the specific foods causing this reaction are well established to cross react with certain trees, grass,…
The teething stage in puppies and kittens can be very trying and uncomfortable for both pet and guardian but there are natural solutions that can help. At around 4 months of age, puppies and kittens lose their first set of teeth and the adult teeth begin to emerge from the gums. The teething process and…
It’s like having a heart attack. Your hands feel numb, your heart is racing that you have difficulty breathing, and a feeling of terror strike suddenly and repeatedly without any warning. A panic attack is almost like a violent experience. You may feel disconnected from reality. In between attacks, there is dread and anxiety that…
Bipolar depression often times referred to as manic depression is one of the worst types of mental illness a person can suffer from. People suffering from this type of depression often feel as though they can not tell up from down and have a very difficult time controlling their emotions. One minute they may be…
‘Somniphobia’ is a medical definition of ‘fear of sleep’. This is more common in the kids as they are more prone to absorb things especially scary incidents and retain them in themselves which in turn hinders them from sleeping in the night. This fear develops with the age in some people and fades away in…
