William Rawson From undercooked meat to contaminated water, the threat of gastroenteritis lurks around many different corners, including exotic vacations and kindergarten classrooms. While the condition is commonly referred to as the ‘stomach flu,’ your sickness has nothing to do with influenza. To settle an upset abdominal region and ease other symptoms, it’s suggested to become familiar … Read more
Rosemary is an herb in the mint family, popular in cooking. An ancient plant, it has been revered by the Romans and the Egyptians for thousands of years, used for food, incense, medicine and cosmetics. Its oil is used today for therapeutic and medicinal purposes, including aromatherapy, pain management, relief of respiratory ailments, and increasing … Read more
Winters have been great and amazing. But it’s time to put those long coats and high heeled boots back into the closet, as the summers are soon making their way. With summers, hitting the beach to beat the scorching heat is the most indulged activity. And as you dig into your wardrobe for that sexy … Read more
Eating carrots regularly has many health benefits including improved eyesight, prevention of certain cancers, reduced cholesterol and reduced risk of heart attack. These benefits emanate from carrots’ fiber and beta carotene content. This vegetable is also rich in antioxidants, potassium and vitamins A, C and K. Carrots are easy on the tongue and have a … Read more
Plantar Fascia is a thick connective tissue starting from the heel bone and extending up to the sole of the foot. Swelling occurring in this plantar fascia is referred to as Plantar Fasciitis. Individuals with naturally flat foots or high arches of the foot are more susceptible to this painful condition. Any overuse injury or … Read more
Diseases affecting the respiratory system of the body are referred to as Respiratory Diseases. They include diseases like Asthma, Emphysema, Tuberculosis, Influenza, Pulmonary Hypertension, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Lung Cancer and many other diseases. Some of these are common while some are rare. These diseases tend to affect the lungs, air passages, air sacs, windpipe … Read more
Mouth Ulcers are small, painful open sores that mostly develop inside the mouth, tongue, lips or palate. The pain is usually accompanied by a constant burning sensation in the mouth. Contrary to the popular misconception, most of the Mouth Ulcers are not contagious in nature. They generally heal by themselves within 10 to 15 days. … Read more
As per the dictionary the hiccups is defined as an abrupt involuntary contraction of the diaphragm that causes an intake of breath and closes the vocal cords, resulting in a convulsive gasp. Hiccups are also known as hiccough the typical sound is produced when hasty gust of wind rushes in to diaphragm thereby causing an … Read more
Gout is a type of Arthritis. It attacks one joint at a time and causes inflammation, swelling and pain. Because of similar symptoms, Pseudogout is often confused with Gout. The difference between the two is that Pseudogout is caused by calcium phosphate whereas Gout is caused by uric acid in the blood. Gout is caused … Read more
Hives is a common skin problem that can affect any individual. In medical terms, it is referred to as Urticaria. It leads to uncomfortable, itchy, red rashes or bumps on the skin. They can vary in shape and size. Any part of the body like arms, legs, face, throat etc can develop Hives. Depending on … Read more