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There are numerous health centers throughout the United States that house physicians whose specialty lies in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions such IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). These specialists are known as gastroenterologists who receive their training in identifying and managing conditions that affect the digestive system. Gastroenterologists devise extensive...
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There are several different reasons why you may be suffering from chronic constipation disease. It can be as simple as being a result of your diet or lifestyle, or it could be the result of an underlying condition. Either way, it is important to go see a doctor or a...
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Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is a skin condition that is identified with irritated and itchy patches on the skin. Although atopic dermatitis tends to develop in childhood, it can continue into adulthood. Additionally, it can also develop at any age. Atopic dermatitis is chronic by nature,...
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Produced by Biogen, —a form of beta-1a—is an FDA-approved, injectable drug for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. It is meant for individuals who have had an initial relapse and whose MRI reveals lesions. injections work by decreasing the frequency of attacks and slowing down the progression of the disease....
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About Hair Clubs Since the causes of hair loss is unique and different for everyone, Hair clubs provide solutions specifically for the customer. There’s a reason why Hair clubs the leading provider of hair loss solutions in America. Many of their 1,100+ licensed cosmetologists and hair loss experts started as a...
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Before there were eyelash extensions and magnetic falsies, there was the classic tube of mascara. If you were born sometime prior to the advent of the internet, this cosmetic mainstay was likely available at your local drug store in a few different varieties (non-smudge and waterproof), and if it...
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A study of more than 91,000 women found that following a diet comprising mainly plants could cut the risk of developing breast cancer by 15 percent. The Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Center recommend between 8 and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Along with their other...
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Pulmonary embolism is a type of obstruction of the lungs usually caused by a blood clot. Symptoms include chest tightness, shortness of breath, anxiety, increased heart rate,and dizziness. There are many conditions that can cause pulmonary embolism, including recent surgery, pregnancy, high blood pressure,and smoking. Obesity caused by irregular...
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Everyone you know is talking about but you know nothing about it. is medicine that is made from botulin, a natural protein but one of the most toxic on earth. Despite this, it is a trademark sold by Allergan. Before you decide to have , here is what you...
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Ralph Waldo Emerson quoted,” What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters … compared to what lies within us.” As children, we are coaxed into eating a multitude of food variants starting from fruits and vegetables, to the mandatory glass of milk, to nuts and...
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When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who...
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What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a general term that means “inflammation of the lungs”. Pneumonia can infect one or both of the lungs. Inflammation occurs in the affected areas to fight off the infection due to breathing in bacteria, a virus, a fungus, or any other foreign matter that...
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Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known symptoms of the condition: headache, fever, and stiff neck. Depending on the cause of the infection that triggers meningitis, it can either get better on its...
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Roughly 65 million people across the globe suffer from epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures are a part of daily life. Appallingly little is understood about the brain and why seizures happen, and as of now, there is no definitive cure for epilepsy. However, there are medications and...
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Recent reports suggest that nearly two-thirds of people in the United States, both men and women, get hemorrhoids before they reach 50-65 years of age. Characterized as swollen veins around the anal canal or the anal opening, hemorrhoids were recently one of the top health trends which led to...
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Over the years many solutions have been developed to cure flu and how to prevent it during flu season. The body has been viewed as an exceedingly complex machine, and illness like this has been interpreted as malfunctions in the machine brought about by many different factors, some of...
-
Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition in which there are tendencies to have seizures that start in the brain. The cause of epilepsy is wide and varied. Some are epileptic due to genetics, others may have autism, infections, or even brain structural changes. Many drugs are available in chemists and...
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It may be easy to share how much you’re suffering from your sore throat but not so easy to do the same when it comes to your digestive issues. If you haven’t relieved yourself in a few days it can start to feel like a dirty little secret. However,...
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Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that is life threatening. A defective gene is passed from parent to child that causes the secretory glands (those that produce things like mucus, digestive juice, or sweat) to secrete fluids that are thicker than they should be. Instead of lubricating areas, secretions block...
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is an antibiotic. It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world today. Under most circumstances, can be a life-saving antibiotic and at the same time a deadly poison to those who suffer an allergic reaction. Approximately 10% of the population experiences an allergic reaction when...
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Osteoporosis is a condition that lessens bone density and bone strength which results in fragile bones. Osteoporosis causes them to become very spongy much like that of a sponge thus crippling the bones resulting in frequent fractures. Bones are made up of collagen, protein, and calcium which coincide together...
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If you are, or think you are, having heart problems it is important to be checked out by a doctor, because it might be a heart disease and heart disease treatment may help you. When it comes to heart disease there are many types, from Coronary Artery Disease, Heart...
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Lymphoma is a term that refers to a type of cancer that originates in the body’s lymphatic tissues. These include the lymph nodes, lymph vessels, the thymus, the spleen, the tonsils, the adenoids, and bone marrow. Lymphoma is the third most common type of cancer in children, affecting approximately...
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When something breaks loose into the bloodstream and travels around, it’s called an embolus. When the embolus comes to a place too small for it to pass through, it creates a blockage called an embolism. The cells on the other side can no longer receive blood flow and begin to...
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An Overview of Eating Disorders An eating disorder is a broad term used to describe problematic eating habits that typically result in malnutrition and either excessive weight loss or gain depending upon the specific form. While eating disorders have physical impacts and consequences for affected individuals, the underlying causes...
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Medical professionals have all come to realize one thing. That is, that there are approximately thirty-seven menopause indicators. These indicators could be anything from an easy-to-miss and mild indicator, right through to a very major disruption to your way of life. Most people who have a high chance of...
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Information Alcohol, or an alcoholic beverage, is a beverage that contains ethanol. These beverages are classified into three groups: beers, wines and spirits. While alcoholic beverages are usually part of social events in many cultures, the neurological effect of alcohol causes governments to regulate the production, sale and consumption...
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Exercising your core is essential for having strong abdominal and back muscles. You need these muscles for everyday tasks, from lifting a child to carrying your groceries to maintaining good posture at your desk. While most people may think that dreaded crunches are the only way to exercise your abs,...
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Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is the most advanced type of liver disease that is related to drinking alcohol. It is estimated that between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers will develop alcoholic cirrhosis. This condition involves your liver replacing healthy tissue with scar tissue due to decades of heavy...
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) afflicts millions of people around the world. It is characterized by symptoms like recurrent abdominal pain, constipation, irregular bowel movements, abdominal distension, and bloating. All of these symptoms occur because the digestive tract or intestines fail to work properly. To diagnose this problem, doctors perform...
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Brain cancer is a disease that affects the tissue inside your brain. When cells begin to develop in an abnormal mass, this is referred to as a brain tumor. There are different types of brain cancer that are classified based on the location of brain tumors and where the brain...
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Should you join the gym? Will you use it? Or will you waste your money trying to convince yourself that you will use it? The thing is that you need to get into a habit to use the gym to it’s full potential. To make it a habit, you...
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Having flabby arms can make anyone feel self-conscious. You can’t wear sleeveless nor can you even wear tight long-sleeves without feeling like a tightly-wrapped German sausage. Indeed, having flabby arms is every woman’s bane. If you want to wear want you want to wear and look damn good in...
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Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result...
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Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have similar symptoms, they are two very different things. IBD is a group of diseases (like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) that result in areas of intestinal tissue becoming inflamed because of an improper bodily immune system response....
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Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by skin cells multiplying 10 times faster than normal. As the underlying skin cells reaches the skins surface and dies, the sheer volume of the cells causes raised red plaques. Psoriasis is not easy to deal with and one may often hear of...
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The standard and most powerful HIV treatment is antiretroviral therapy (ART), consisting of a mix of numerous drugs whose goal is to keep the viral load in the body in control. There are some other measures one can take in treating HIV such as: – Boosting your immune system...
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You know you don’t have a cold or the flu, and as far as you know, you don’t have any allergies. Then why won’t this nasal congestion just pass? Although the flu, the common cold, and allergies are typical nasal congestion triggers, there are some other reasons as to...
-
Eczema is a common skin condition that refers to the inflammation of the skin. Also medically referred to as atopic dermatitis, eczema presents itself with red, irritated, and itchy rashes that can sometimes become fluid-filled sores. While it is a condition that most commonly affects young children under the...
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Eczema is an umbrella term for a group of skin conditions that cause patches of irritated, dry, and itchy skin. Atopic dermatitis is known as the most common prevalent form of eczema which is a term used interchangeably with eczema. Atopic dermatitis typically sets in during infancy and may...
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Hepatitis C (HCV) is now curable with the newest drugs that have been introduced to the market to treat the more prevalent genotype of the infection. Similar to influenza (the flu), there are various strands of Hepatitis C. Nearly 75% of individuals that catch HCV usually catch HCV 1a and 1b....
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There are several different medications available to help treat constipation. Over-the-counter methods are available for minor cases. Stronger medications should be prescribed by a doctor or a professional healthcare provider. One of the causes of constipation is a lack of fibre in the diet. In order to treat your...
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Atopic dermatitis is the most prevalent eczema type, affecting upwards of 18 million people in the United States. The condition presents itself as patches of red, dry, and itchy skin, usually appearing on the face, arms, and legs. Atopic dermatitis usually develops in infancy, over the course of an infant’s first...
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Rash is a change of the human skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture. Your skin may become scaly, bumpy, itchy, or irritated. It may be affected in both one part of the body and all the skin. Common Causes & Types Eczema: Also named atopic dermatitis, eczema is...
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Hair thinning is always confused with baldness, which is widespread hair loss. While hair thinning may eventually lead to hair loss. They are not necessarily the same thing. Hair thinning can be caused by lifestyle habits, genetics or certain medical conditions. Usually it is normal for a person to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. If the person lose...
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Psoriasis is a common skin condition that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to accumulate on the surface of the skin quickly. Extra skin cells Often form itchy and painful scales and red patches on skin. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often happens over...
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Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes. That is to say, wrinkles appear as we age. But still, we can find a way to minimize wrinkles and other signs of aging skin. Here is the trick! Consuming fruits and vegetables is a safe and healthy way...
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Nasal polyps are painless soft growths inside your nose. They’re not usually serious, but they can keep growing and block your nose if not treated. Diagnosis Your doctor can usually make a diagnosis based on your answers to questions about your symptoms, a general physical exam and an examination...
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The flu shot is a vaccine that works to protect people from seasonal flu infections; this is available in two types; a shot and a nasal spray. The flu shot provides antibodies to fight against three kinds of the influenza virus: two influenza A variations and one influenza B...
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What you need to know A facelift is a surgical method that involves the removal of excess facial skin making the face to appear younger. The procedure is performed through incision which starts in the hairline in front and above the hairline extending downward in front of the ear,...
There are numerous health centers throughout the United States that house physicians whose specialty lies in diagnosing and treating gastrointestinal conditions such IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). These specialists are known as gastroenterologists who receive their training in identifying and managing conditions that affect the digestive system. Gastroenterologists devise extensive...
There are several different reasons why you may be suffering from chronic constipation disease. It can be as simple as being a result of your diet or lifestyle, or it could be the result of an underlying condition. Either way, it is important to go see a doctor or a...
Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, is a skin condition that is identified with irritated and itchy patches on the skin. Although atopic dermatitis tends to develop in childhood, it can continue into adulthood. Additionally, it can also develop at any age. Atopic dermatitis is chronic by nature,...
Produced by Biogen, —a form of beta-1a—is an FDA-approved, injectable drug for the treatment of relapsing-remitting MS. It is meant for individuals who have had an initial relapse and whose MRI reveals lesions. injections work by decreasing the frequency of attacks and slowing down the progression of the disease....
About Hair Clubs Since the causes of hair loss is unique and different for everyone, Hair clubs provide solutions specifically for the customer. There’s a reason why Hair clubs the leading provider of hair loss solutions in America. Many of their 1,100+ licensed cosmetologists and hair loss experts started as a...
Before there were eyelash extensions and magnetic falsies, there was the classic tube of mascara. If you were born sometime prior to the advent of the internet, this cosmetic mainstay was likely available at your local drug store in a few different varieties (non-smudge and waterproof), and if it...
A study of more than 91,000 women found that following a diet comprising mainly plants could cut the risk of developing breast cancer by 15 percent. The Ida & Joseph Friend Cancer Center recommend between 8 and 10 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Along with their other...
Pulmonary embolism is a type of obstruction of the lungs usually caused by a blood clot. Symptoms include chest tightness, shortness of breath, anxiety, increased heart rate,and dizziness. There are many conditions that can cause pulmonary embolism, including recent surgery, pregnancy, high blood pressure,and smoking. Obesity caused by irregular...
Everyone you know is talking about but you know nothing about it. is medicine that is made from botulin, a natural protein but one of the most toxic on earth. Despite this, it is a trademark sold by Allergan. Before you decide to have , here is what you...
Ralph Waldo Emerson quoted,” What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters … compared to what lies within us.” As children, we are coaxed into eating a multitude of food variants starting from fruits and vegetables, to the mandatory glass of milk, to nuts and...
When it comes to what you can do to help loved ones with depression there are several things one can do to help them get through this time of their life. One of them is being open and talking about depression. Family members or closest friends are the ones who...
What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a general term that means “inflammation of the lungs”. Pneumonia can infect one or both of the lungs. Inflammation occurs in the affected areas to fight off the infection due to breathing in bacteria, a virus, a fungus, or any other foreign matter that...
Meningitis occurs when the membranes surrounding your brain and spinal cord become inflamed. The swelling that results is usually what causes the most well-known symptoms of the condition: headache, fever, and stiff neck. Depending on the cause of the infection that triggers meningitis, it can either get better on its...
Roughly 65 million people across the globe suffer from epilepsy, a chronic condition in which seizures are a part of daily life. Appallingly little is understood about the brain and why seizures happen, and as of now, there is no definitive cure for epilepsy. However, there are medications and...
Recent reports suggest that nearly two-thirds of people in the United States, both men and women, get hemorrhoids before they reach 50-65 years of age. Characterized as swollen veins around the anal canal or the anal opening, hemorrhoids were recently one of the top health trends which led to...
Over the years many solutions have been developed to cure flu and how to prevent it during flu season. The body has been viewed as an exceedingly complex machine, and illness like this has been interpreted as malfunctions in the machine brought about by many different factors, some of...
Epilepsy is a serious neurological condition in which there are tendencies to have seizures that start in the brain. The cause of epilepsy is wide and varied. Some are epileptic due to genetics, others may have autism, infections, or even brain structural changes. Many drugs are available in chemists and...
It may be easy to share how much you’re suffering from your sore throat but not so easy to do the same when it comes to your digestive issues. If you haven’t relieved yourself in a few days it can start to feel like a dirty little secret. However,...
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that is life threatening. A defective gene is passed from parent to child that causes the secretory glands (those that produce things like mucus, digestive juice, or sweat) to secrete fluids that are thicker than they should be. Instead of lubricating areas, secretions block...
is an antibiotic. It is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world today. Under most circumstances, can be a life-saving antibiotic and at the same time a deadly poison to those who suffer an allergic reaction. Approximately 10% of the population experiences an allergic reaction when...
Osteoporosis is a condition that lessens bone density and bone strength which results in fragile bones. Osteoporosis causes them to become very spongy much like that of a sponge thus crippling the bones resulting in frequent fractures. Bones are made up of collagen, protein, and calcium which coincide together...
If you are, or think you are, having heart problems it is important to be checked out by a doctor, because it might be a heart disease and heart disease treatment may help you. When it comes to heart disease there are many types, from Coronary Artery Disease, Heart...
Lymphoma is a term that refers to a type of cancer that originates in the body’s lymphatic tissues. These include the lymph nodes, lymph vessels, the thymus, the spleen, the tonsils, the adenoids, and bone marrow. Lymphoma is the third most common type of cancer in children, affecting approximately...
When something breaks loose into the bloodstream and travels around, it’s called an embolus. When the embolus comes to a place too small for it to pass through, it creates a blockage called an embolism. The cells on the other side can no longer receive blood flow and begin to...
An Overview of Eating Disorders An eating disorder is a broad term used to describe problematic eating habits that typically result in malnutrition and either excessive weight loss or gain depending upon the specific form. While eating disorders have physical impacts and consequences for affected individuals, the underlying causes...
Medical professionals have all come to realize one thing. That is, that there are approximately thirty-seven menopause indicators. These indicators could be anything from an easy-to-miss and mild indicator, right through to a very major disruption to your way of life. Most people who have a high chance of...
Information Alcohol, or an alcoholic beverage, is a beverage that contains ethanol. These beverages are classified into three groups: beers, wines and spirits. While alcoholic beverages are usually part of social events in many cultures, the neurological effect of alcohol causes governments to regulate the production, sale and consumption...
Exercising your core is essential for having strong abdominal and back muscles. You need these muscles for everyday tasks, from lifting a child to carrying your groceries to maintaining good posture at your desk. While most people may think that dreaded crunches are the only way to exercise your abs,...
Alcoholic liver cirrhosis is the most advanced type of liver disease that is related to drinking alcohol. It is estimated that between 10 and 20 percent of heavy drinkers will develop alcoholic cirrhosis. This condition involves your liver replacing healthy tissue with scar tissue due to decades of heavy...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) afflicts millions of people around the world. It is characterized by symptoms like recurrent abdominal pain, constipation, irregular bowel movements, abdominal distension, and bloating. All of these symptoms occur because the digestive tract or intestines fail to work properly. To diagnose this problem, doctors perform...
Brain cancer is a disease that affects the tissue inside your brain. When cells begin to develop in an abnormal mass, this is referred to as a brain tumor. There are different types of brain cancer that are classified based on the location of brain tumors and where the brain...
Should you join the gym? Will you use it? Or will you waste your money trying to convince yourself that you will use it? The thing is that you need to get into a habit to use the gym to it’s full potential. To make it a habit, you...
Having flabby arms can make anyone feel self-conscious. You can’t wear sleeveless nor can you even wear tight long-sleeves without feeling like a tightly-wrapped German sausage. Indeed, having flabby arms is every woman’s bane. If you want to wear want you want to wear and look damn good in...
Stress doesn’t only wear on your mind—it wears on your body as well. When you start getting stressed out, your brain switches into “fight or flight” mode, also referred to as acute stress response, releasing excessive amounts of hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline. This process can result...
Although inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can have similar symptoms, they are two very different things. IBD is a group of diseases (like ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease) that result in areas of intestinal tissue becoming inflamed because of an improper bodily immune system response....
Psoriasis is a skin disorder characterized by skin cells multiplying 10 times faster than normal. As the underlying skin cells reaches the skins surface and dies, the sheer volume of the cells causes raised red plaques. Psoriasis is not easy to deal with and one may often hear of...
The standard and most powerful HIV treatment is antiretroviral therapy (ART), consisting of a mix of numerous drugs whose goal is to keep the viral load in the body in control. There are some other measures one can take in treating HIV such as: – Boosting your immune system...
You know you don’t have a cold or the flu, and as far as you know, you don’t have any allergies. Then why won’t this nasal congestion just pass? Although the flu, the common cold, and allergies are typical nasal congestion triggers, there are some other reasons as to...
Eczema is a common skin condition that refers to the inflammation of the skin. Also medically referred to as atopic dermatitis, eczema presents itself with red, irritated, and itchy rashes that can sometimes become fluid-filled sores. While it is a condition that most commonly affects young children under the...
Eczema is an umbrella term for a group of skin conditions that cause patches of irritated, dry, and itchy skin. Atopic dermatitis is known as the most common prevalent form of eczema which is a term used interchangeably with eczema. Atopic dermatitis typically sets in during infancy and may...
Hepatitis C (HCV) is now curable with the newest drugs that have been introduced to the market to treat the more prevalent genotype of the infection. Similar to influenza (the flu), there are various strands of Hepatitis C. Nearly 75% of individuals that catch HCV usually catch HCV 1a and 1b....
There are several different medications available to help treat constipation. Over-the-counter methods are available for minor cases. Stronger medications should be prescribed by a doctor or a professional healthcare provider. One of the causes of constipation is a lack of fibre in the diet. In order to treat your...
Atopic dermatitis is the most prevalent eczema type, affecting upwards of 18 million people in the United States. The condition presents itself as patches of red, dry, and itchy skin, usually appearing on the face, arms, and legs. Atopic dermatitis usually develops in infancy, over the course of an infant’s first...
Rash is a change of the human skin which affects its color, appearance, or texture. Your skin may become scaly, bumpy, itchy, or irritated. It may be affected in both one part of the body and all the skin. Common Causes & Types Eczema: Also named atopic dermatitis, eczema is...
Hair thinning is always confused with baldness, which is widespread hair loss. While hair thinning may eventually lead to hair loss. They are not necessarily the same thing. Hair thinning can be caused by lifestyle habits, genetics or certain medical conditions. Usually it is normal for a person to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day. If the person lose...
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that accelerates the life cycle of skin cells. It causes cells to accumulate on the surface of the skin quickly. Extra skin cells Often form itchy and painful scales and red patches on skin. Psoriasis is a chronic disease that often happens over...
Skin wrinkles typically appear as a result of aging processes. That is to say, wrinkles appear as we age. But still, we can find a way to minimize wrinkles and other signs of aging skin. Here is the trick! Consuming fruits and vegetables is a safe and healthy way...
Nasal polyps are painless soft growths inside your nose. They’re not usually serious, but they can keep growing and block your nose if not treated. Diagnosis Your doctor can usually make a diagnosis based on your answers to questions about your symptoms, a general physical exam and an examination...
The flu shot is a vaccine that works to protect people from seasonal flu infections; this is available in two types; a shot and a nasal spray. The flu shot provides antibodies to fight against three kinds of the influenza virus: two influenza A variations and one influenza B...
What you need to know A facelift is a surgical method that involves the removal of excess facial skin making the face to appear younger. The procedure is performed through incision which starts in the hairline in front and above the hairline extending downward in front of the ear,...