If you have suffered from lower back pain like I have, you have probably heard about Sciatica and the Sciatic nerve. When this nerve is irritated by a bulging disc the pain can be very intense. But what exactly is Sciatica what are the symptoms and the cause of this painful condition? According to Wikipedia…
DetailsA sore throat is an infection that can be either viral or bacterial. It is most commonly caused by a contagious viral infection (such as the flu, cold or mononucleosis), although more serious throat infections can be caused by a bacterial infection (such as strep, mycoplasma or hemophilus). Bacterial sore throats respond well to antibiotics…
DetailsOf all of the physical defects that man suffers, having tonsil stones is probably one of the most hid kinds. We infrequently hear friends or family talking about the presence of small, off-white and pungent chunks within the crevices of their tonsils. For some reason, folks find it hard to admit that they carry around,…
DetailsCalcium metabolism is a process of maintaining sufficient calcium content by performing a series of chemical reactions in the body. Soya beans, leafy vegetables ,nuts and seaweed are the best sources for calcium content. Calcium is an essential mineral needed for building the strong bones. Calcium protects the immune system by controlling the pH level…
DetailsEpidemiology Diabetes mellitus is characterized by high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) which can be due to: a) decreased production of insulin (called Type I diabetes mellitus) due to destruction of the pancreas on an autoimmune basis or b) decreased peripheral sensitivity to insulin (called type II which also has some decreased production of insulin by the…
DetailsObesity Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A crude population measure of obesity is the body mass index (a person’s weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of his or her height (in meters). Overweight and obesity are major risk factors when people eat…
DetailsCalamine lotion is a wonderful product. From poison ivy to eczema the lotion can help relieve the symptoms of several different types of rashes. The main uses for calamine lotion are to help relieve pain, itching and discomfort from skin irritations. These irritations can be caused from plants, household materials and even some airborne irritants.…
DetailsCold sores are painful, fluid-filled tiny blisters that appear on the lips and around the nose. They usually appear in association with a cold-hence the name. It is caused by one of two highly contagious viruses:Herpes simplex virus type 1 and type 2. When the body is stressed, or its immune system is compromised, the…
DetailsPsoriasis treatment What is Psoriasis, Causes and Types of Psoriasis Psoriasis:- Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease that appears on the skin. It occurs when the immune system sends out faulty signals that speed up the growth cycle of skin cells. Psoriasis is not contagious.[1] There are five types of psoriasis: plaque, guttate, inverse, pustular and erythrodermic. The most common…
DetailsTreatment for toenail fungus varies greatly. Many people suffer with a condition called toenail fungus or onychomycosis. In fact, an estimated 48% of people residing in the United States suffer with toenail fungus in at least one toe by the time they reach 70 years old. Onychomycosis is a very common ailment that occurs more…
DetailsQuestion: Over the past four years, I have become allergic first to red meat and now chicken. If I eat it, my gums and tongue become swollen and very painful. The doctor and dentist say there is no such thing as an allergy to meat. What is your opinion, and what do you suggest I…
DetailsMost of us don’t have time to feel irritability, depressed, less energy, difficulty sleeping and more. We need all the energy we can get to get all the things we have to do in that one single day. Most people know that women experience menopause, but did you know that some men go through a…
DetailsThe female sex is scientifically proven to have been affected with more panic attacks than their opposite sex. Depression, anxiety, tension are the usual factors associated with panic attacks. Even one has an adverse effect on the person, leading to a panic attack much to the misery. A female is known to go through a…
DetailsDo you worry darkness to such an extent that even a 20 second expertise in the dark can leave you breathless and terrorized? Have you ever not stepped out into a street for the last 2 years because you were too petrified of the crowds? Does the sight of a spider make you scream in…
DetailsAnxiety & Panic Attacks are very common in today’s society and many people in every country suffer from them. The severity of the anxiety and panic attacks can differ from person to person and in a lot of cases can completely control lives. Many sufferers do not even believe or know that they even suffer…
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