Diseases and health conditions with the description of their symptoms, causes and treatment options. Suggestions for managing them and finding relief.
Research has shown that accidents and bad habits that lead to sports injuries can start in childhood. "Practice makes perfect," but even seasoned athletes can get into trouble pursuing their sport. And these initial accidents can lead to chronic problems, especially in certain areas prone to injury. While certain sports injuries can be unique to certain endeavors, sports medicine experts say that any…
If you've had a sinus infection before, you'll know how troubling it is. It leaves you with a stuffed nose and makes breathing difficult. Consequently, you'd wonder if you can get rid of it without going through the painful hassle of surgery. Those who suffer from Sinusitis should cheer because there are ways to relieve it naturally. What Is Sinusitis? Sinusitis occurs when…
Folks suffering from sleep apnea, which is a disorder that interrupts your rest with short and shallow breaths, know all too well the results of not getting the full eight hours they need. Sleep is as important to our health and well-being as eating and breathing. Just as we suffer when we don’t consume healthy foods or when we find ourselves short of…
Prostate cancer is a challenge for men, just as breast cancer is for women. A search for a cure for these maladies has been going on for years. Interestingly, research has pointed out that the rates of prostate cancer are lower among Asian men than in other races. Why do they vary? And is there a way for men, regardless of race, to…
Many patients share that acid reflux is frustrating and painful. Moreover, not being able to digest food is quite unbearable. A relative of mine who has acid reflux relates that he has to forgo many of his favorite dishes, such as fried chicken because he would throw them up. What is this condition, and how does it affect people who have it? Here's…
Many people suffer from having yellow toenails. This condition occurs among both women and men and should not be ignored. While nail polish often causes yellow toenails, another culprit that may be behind this foot problem is fungi. According to a study published in the U.S. National Library of Medicine, about 3 to 12 percent of the population suffers from fungal infections. In…
If we all ate the perfect diet and had our five portions of organic fruit and vegetables, it’s highly unlikely we would suffer from nutrient deficiencies. However, this does not generally happen because things get in the way. It’s often hard for some to incorporate five portions into their diet, and to eat organically is expensive. There is even some discussion that we…
Imbalanced hormones would usually be associated with the visions of menopausal women in a rage to most people. Utterances of the word ‘hormones’ ring an echoing negative tone. The fact is, this is not an exclusive case, and hormonal changes affect every one of us, from birth to our ending days on earth. Actually, hormones are the secret weapon of the body. They…