Otherwise known as St. Mary’s Thistle or by its scientific name Silybum marianum, Milk Thistle is a well-known herbal plant that has been used for various ailments for more than 2,000 years. The component derived from Milk Thistle that is believed to have all the healing properties is the flavonoid called silymarin. Read More→
Friday,
November
11th,
2011
Friday,
November
11th,
2011
Low blood pressure, otherwise known as hypotension in the medical field, is actually a pretty common disease. In order to understand what the causes of low blood pressure are, it is important to tackle what blood pressure is. Blood pressure is defined as the power of blood that pushing against the walls of the blood vessels, specifically the arteries, while the heart pumps blood out. Blood pressure is determined from the systolic and diastolic pressures that are acquired using a sphygmomanometer and a mercury blood pressure gauge, an electronic device or an aneroid manometer. The systolic pressure denotes to the blood pressure that is heard when the heart beats while the diastolic pressure denotes to the blood pressure when the heart is at rest. Read More→
Friday,
November
11th,
2011
You remember having chicken pox when you were a child. All the watery blisters invading every surface of your skin, the itchiness that tormented you 24/7 and having to stay at home without the presence of your friends and classmates were every bit of a nightmare as it was back then. Naturally, you were thankful when it was all over and all that was left were the marks that served as your reminder for the chicken pox you experienced. So what would you do when you experience the initial shingles symptoms, which is probably ten times worse than the normal chicken pox? Read More→
Thursday,
November
10th,
2011
Drinking tea is a favorite past time and relaxation activity in numerous countries nowadays not only because of its revitalizing properties but also because of the health benefits it is able to give. Tea is one of the oldest beverages and currently the most popular drink around the world. Tea is believed to have been originated in China, where Chinese emperor Shen Nong accidentally created the revered drink in 2737 B.C. However, it was only roughly 300 A.D. that tea became a common drink for people. The earl grey tea is considered to be among the popular teas in the world because of its taste and the earl grey tea benefits it is known to give. Read More→
Thursday,
November
10th,
2011
Turmeric is a common sight among household cupboards as a tasteful spice that’s added to different cuisines and meals, although mostly they’re a typical spice used for curry dishes. They are widely cultivated in numerous Asian countries such as China and India. Turmeric boasts a peppery and slightly bitter flavor and a combination of ginger and orange aroma. Turmeric is derived from the Curcuma longa plant and has long been used by the Indians and the Chinese for its anti-inflammatory properties, a condiment and a dye. In the past, Turmeric was named as the “Indian saffron” due to its dark, yellow color, which is brought about by the phenolic compounds called curcuminoids found in the plant. There are numerous turmeric benefits that the condiment has been used for in the past. These health benefits have been studied in order to determine its efficacy. Read More→
Tuesday,
November
8th,
2011
Kombucha tea, a drink that is made from a combination of acetic bacteria and fungi, is rapidly becoming a popular household name in numerous countries today. The kombucha are known with a multitude of different names around the world. From the Russian jelly, Russian fungus, Japanese sponge, Indian wine fungus, Russian mother and Russian flower to names like wondrous fungus, magical fungus, heroic fungus and gout jelly, this renowned fungus definitely spans through a variety of names and kombucha benefits. Read More→
Wednesday,
October
26th,
2011
Commonly known as trigonella, bird’s foot or Greek hay seed, fenugreek is a renowned spice native to Western Asia and the Mediterranean portion of Europe. It is deemed to be in the same plant family as the pea and comes with a scientific name of Trigonella foecum-graecum. It is a plant used not only for its medicinal and cooking purposes but as fodder crop as well. The fenugreek plant usually reaches up to 1 to 2 feet in height. It has a tend stem, leaves that are oblong shaped with three leaflets and flowers that are pea-like and white in color. Fenugreek benefits health in numerous ways as it has been utilized as a treatment method for almost every illness since time immemorial. Read More→
Wednesday,
October
26th,
2011
Ginger belongs to the Zingiberaceae family of plants and has a Latin name of Zingiber officinale, which is believed to be taken from its Sanskrit name singabera, meaning “horn-shaped”. Ginger has long been present in the kitchen cupboards of numerous homes around the world. Ginger boasts a unique greenish-purple flower that is attached to a rhizome or a stem under the ground. In the kitchen, it is mostly used to flavor meals and drinks. Nevertheless, the benefits of ginger don’t just stop there. Aside from being a great additional flavor, ginger is also commonly used as a home remedy for a multitude of illnesses. Ginger can be utilized in its juice, dried, fresh, and powdered and oil form. Today, there are also ginger supplements sold in the market in capsules, liquid tinctures, tablets and tea bag forms. Read More→
Monday,
October
24th,
2011
Babies may be adorable and cuddly but they’re also quite fragile in terms of health, which is one of the reasons why parents are bent on protecting their children at all costs. One welt leads the baby straight to the doctor’s office. Just one wheezing sound or a day-old rash can immediately send the parents into a sense of hysteria and panic. More often than not, the cause of these physical manifestations are baby allergies. Read More→
Sunday,
October
23rd,
2011
Ever since I was a child, I have grown an intense affinity for chocolates and candies. My sweet tooth led me to eat through cakes, pies, puddings and lollipops. Although great love for sweets can be considered normal for my age back then, I had my hands on all the sweet foods I wanted. It was actually kind of a miracle that I didn’t become obese in such a short time. However, I did develop dental caries one after another. I remember crying in the middle of the night because my teeth hurt so much. However, going to the dentist to care for my aching teeth was expensive but I didn’t really have it in me to suffer so much pain for so long. Fortunately, my parents knew home remedies for toothache that helped me get rid of the throbbing pain. Read More→
Friday,
October
21st,
2011
Although receding gums are considered to be a normal development associated with the elderly, it may mean something debilitating for people who are young and healthy. The periodontal disease, an infection of the games brought about by bacteria-filled plaque surrounding the teeth, is one of the most common causes of receding gums among teenagers and adults. The plaque sets off an inflammatory process in the gums and the surrounding area. Ultimately, in the course of the inflammation, the gum tissues are also dissolved and eaten away, resulting to receding gums and loosened teeth. Statistics show that eighty percent of adults in the United States have different severity of periodontal disease along with other manifestations such as bleeding gums, bad taste in the mouth and bad breath. This dental issue can pose huge health risks as well as poor self-esteem for the person suffering from it. Fortunately, today’s era has come up with numerous receding gum treatments to help re-establish your dental health and your self-confidence. Read More→
Friday,
October
21st,
2011
There’s an adage that claims that the smile is the best accessory. Smiling is said to brighten the face. It also exudes a good vibe to other people as well as a feeling that you’re friendly. For a lot of people, their smiles give them confidence, especially if they have straight and pearly, white teeth to show off whenever they smile. With that said, dental health is an important aspect of our health. Not only does it affect a person’s appearance, it can also be a factor for other diseases as well. For people experiencing receding gums symptoms, the problem doesn’t only lie on improving their smile. Unless you’re bordering on forty years old and above, gum recession is also considered to be a sign of periodontal disease in numerous cases. As a matter of fact, seventy percent (70%) of cases of receding gums in adults are commonly caused by periodontal disease. Read More→
Friday,
October
21st,
2011
Having a healthy sleep pattern is equally important for both the mind and body. Not getting enough sleep can impair performance, increase the likelihood of accidents, and even lead to further health risks. Unfortunately it isn’t uncommon for people in today’s hectic society to fail to get even the minimum recommended 6 hours of sleep. Even those that are getting the right amount of sleep might be surprised at the prevalence of sleeping disorders. Read More→
Thursday,
October
20th,
2011
It is not a secret that our mouth and our teeth are an essential part of our digestive system. It is used to mince the food into smaller pieces in order to allow passage through the throat and to make it easier for the stomach and the intestines to digest it. It is also something that society also bases appearance upon. After all, no one really wants to be associated with someone known for dental cavities, bad breath and a whole load of bleeding gums. Aside from dental hygiene, having healthy teeth, mouth and gums are considered to be essential when socializing with people. This is also one of the most popular reasons why people search for the causes of receding gums – so that they can find discover the root cause and possible treatments. Read More→
Wednesday,
October
19th,
2011
Selenium is a mineral that is present in the body in miniscule amounts. When combined with Vitamin E, it is considered to be an antioxidant, which helps the body fight damaging elements called as the free radicals. These free radicals are known to cause significant breakdown to the cell membranes and the DNA in the body. It is also associated with heart disease, cancer, aging and other medical conditions. With the help of antioxidants, the body can neutralize the free radicals and prevent the damage they can do. In the past, selenium was generally avoided in food and supplementation because it is evidently toxic when in extremely high levels. However, due to aggressive clinical trials and studies around the world, the medicine field has made a breakthrough about the wonderful selenium benefits in the health of men. Read More→
Wednesday,
October
19th,
2011
These past few years, estrogen has been creating a wave in the media ever since its various effects on the body have come to light. Estrogen is, in a chemical way, pretty similar to steroid hormones. They are converted from steroid pregnenolone into androgens by the help of enzymes. From androgens, they are then converted into estrogens estrone and estradiol with the assistance of special aromatase enzymes. The 17-beta estradiol is the type of estrogen with the highest level in the body. It is most abundant in the female ovaries and also found in small levels in the brain, the fat, the adrenal glands and the male testes. Estrogen plays an important role in the body, which is why low estrogen in young women can have debilitating effects on the reproductive and skeletal system. Read More→
Wednesday,
October
19th,
2011
Our circulatory system, otherwise known as the cardiovascular system, is an important part of the body. Despite the fact that this system only involves the heart, the blood and the blood vessels, it is still one of the reasons why we are alive today. The blood vessels are considered to be the highway of the body, carrying nutrients, oxygen and waste through the blood from and towards the heart. On the other hand, our heart is the pump that beats blood towards the lungs, which allows oxygen to be transported from the lungs towards the whole body. This is the reason why experiencing poor circulation symptoms, otherwise known as the peripheral vascular disease (PVD) or Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), need to be given proper medical attention as soon as possible. Read More→
Monday,
October
17th,
2011
Most people who visit a doctor’s office for an appointment to remove their varicose veins do so for the sake of cosmetic appearance. It is understandable though, considering how unsightly the sight of varicose veins is in the legs. Read More→
Sunday,
October
16th,
2011
No sane person would want to look down on their legs on a fine summer day and wish they had varicose veins. These unsightly veins that run from the conspicuous greenish blue veins or those that just literally bulge out of your skin take away the confidence of numerous women to sport skirts and shorts. Read More→
Sunday,
October
16th,
2011
The increasing demand for beauty has been ingrained into the perspective of women around the world thanks to constant exposure to magazines, television shows, billboards and movies. Women with varicose veins due to pregnancy, obesity and constantly sitting down or standing up can be conscious of the appearance of those greenish blue veins on their legs. Read More→
Sunday,
October
16th,
2011
A lot of women suffering from varicose veins due to aging, pregnancy or weight problems may no longer feel confident in wearing shorts in the summer or pencil skirts in the office without wearing stockings. Having the unsightly greenish blue veins crawling throughout your legs is definitely not preferred when outdoors or hanging out at the beach with your friends in a bikini. Read More→
Sunday,
October
16th,
2011
You were taking a bath when you first saw the reddish patches that were all over your chest. At first, you thought it was merely an allergic reaction to something you ate or the new soap you bought because it smelled lovely. But even after six months passed by, it seemed to multiply. From a small patch on your chest, it seemed to reach your arms and your legs. What’s worse, it’s also starting to become increasingly itchy that you can’t focus your mind on anything else. After deciding to stop delaying asking a doctor’s advice, you visit your health provider to ask for treatment. You underwent a series of physical exams and diagnostic tests before your physician recognized that you have been suffering chronic urticaria (CIU). Read More→
Sunday,
October
16th,
2011
Scapular pain can be a devastating and debilitating illness, especially for people who are always on the go and busy with their daily activities. There are numerous factors that can lead to pain in the shoulder blades, most of which should be assessed and monitored by a health provider. Read More→
Monday,
October
10th,
2011
Not everyone is familiar with the word tinnitus, which is pronounced as ti-NIGHT-us or TIN-i-tus, but this medical condition is more common than you think. It is estimated that 1 in every 5 people is affected by tinnitus. Eighteen percent (18%) of the general population that belongs to the industrialized countries are largely affected by chronic tinnitus with 0.5% complaining that it affects their normal lives. One third of adults have experienced tinnitus at one point in their lives while ten to fifteen percent (10-15%) have been suffering from chronic tinnitus that requires medical intervention. Not everyone who experiences tinnitus immediately look for tinnitus remedies to help them get rid of the symptoms mainly because information about tinnitus is still largely insufficient nowadays. Read More→
Saturday,
October
8th,
2011
Whether you’re a professional or amateur sports player, or if you just enjoy regular exercise, a muscle cramp or spasm is very likely something that you are all too familiar with. It might be that you occasionally suffer from leg cramps at night while your sleeping, or you may even get them suddenly later in that day or the following days. Doctors and scientists have worked for many years to relate the occurrence of these leg cramps and muscle spasms with certain lifestyles, habits and conditions, but discovering the scientific reason behind cramping has yet to be entirely accomplished. Read More→
Saturday,
October
8th,
2011
Remember that old adage about eating an apple a day? Well, to really keep the doctor away, make it apple cider vinegar. This humble liquid is a healing powerhouse that can treat a plethora of ailments inside and out.
Got ACV?
Forget milk. Apple cider vinegar really does a body good. Going back thousands of years, it is a time-honored fixture in near countless remedies as well as simply a wonder tonic taken daily to promote overall good health. In 400 B.C. Read More→
Friday,
October
7th,
2011
Otherwise known as the red tea, roselle, sour tea, red sorrel and Jamaica sorrel, the Hibiscus belongs to the plant family of Malvaceae, which also includes mallow and cotton. It grows up to five feet and is typically seen in the southern parts of America and Hawaii. The hibiscus plant has numerous uses and is widely known for its flexibility in the world of herbs. Read More→
Friday,
October
7th,
2011
Life seems so good after a heavy dinner of hamburger, French fries and your favorite soda drink. As you lie down on your favorite seat and attempt to watch the latest news on TV, you suddenly feel a burning discomfort on your chest. You begin to panic as the discomfort climbs towards your shoulders and you feel bile coming from your throat. The next thing you know, you’re in the doctor’s office, going through a variety of tests. After the results arrived, you found out you’re suffering from acid reflux or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). With this diagnosis comes a variety of interventions and treatments, which aims to help you live life to the fullest, despite your disease. One of these treatment methods includes your acid reflux diet. Read More→
Friday,
October
7th,
2011
Sarcoidosis, a disorder that affects various bodily systems at once. Its incidence typically differs with regards to sex, age, race and geographic origins although it is more common to women, African Americans, Northern Europeans and people who are aged 25 to 40 years old. Typically, the severity of this disorder is related to epidemiologic factors, the cause of which is unknown. For instance, Africans tend to show a higher rate of hepatic, lymphatic, cutaneous and ophthalmological involvement of the disorder while Japanese patients frequently have cardiac and ophthalmological localizations. In the past, the disorder have been linked to environmental and workplace factors. However, that supposed link still goes to be proven as of the moment. Read More→
Wednesday,
October
5th,
2011
So, just how do you calculate BMI for teenagers? BMI stands for Body Mass Index and is one of the most common measures used to determine the relative amount of body fat a person is carrying, and hence whether they are underweight, overweight, or of normal weight. Read More→