The kidneys are constantly filtering the blood and producing urine in varying quantities. Once sufficient urine fills the bladder, the urge to urinate prompts a person to expel the urine. However, various blockages can disrupt the kidney’s function of producing urine. This can cause serious consequences as the >> Read More ...
Blood circulation is a vital and ongoing process to maintain life. It is made possible by the heart which never stops beating throughout life, and the blood vessels which are the conduits through which the blood flows. However, the circulation can be impeded and even interrupted through various means. Poor circulation can >> Read More ...
Vitamin B12 deficiency is one of the common nutritional deficiencies globally. Contrary to popular belief, it is not only vegans that may develop a vitamin B12 deficiency. Even vegetarians and meat eaters are at risk under certain circumstances and with certain conditions. Without proper nutrition or supplementation, low >> Read More ...
Migraines affect about 30 million Americans at least once in a a year. Overall migraines accounts for the majority of severe headaches in women and about 1 in 5 of severe headaches in men. Women are three times more likely to suffer with migraines than men. While various medication may be used to treat episodes, >> Read More ...
Tiredness is a daily occurrence which we all will experience after a long day of being awake and active. Everybody feels unusually tired at some point or the other. It may be due to physical exertion, too little sleep or not eating sufficient food as regular meals. However, for people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), >> Read More ...
The feet have to constantly bear impact, whether we are standing, walking or running. Even for less active people, the feet are prone to a host of problems. Some may be acute symptoms that last for a few minutes to hours and may be a result of physical strain. Others may be persistent conditions that can be a sign of >> Read More ...
We often hear about good fats and bad fats which can have various effects on the health and functioning of the body. These fast are part of the every day diet and are unavoidable. Most foods have fats, even if it is not oily or greasy. Fats are necessary in small quantities but just as important is the type of fat that is >> Read More ...
Bowel movements are not always coordinated according to a specific time slot on a regular basis. With proper bowel training, some people will experience the urge to have a bowel movement at approximately the same time daily. For others a bowel movement may come at any time in the day or within a few days of the last stool. >> Read More ...
The heart beats throughout life and this beating may vary in rate but is usually rhythmical. However, there are conditions where this rhythm is affected. The heartbeat becomes irregular and may also become abnormally rapid (above 100 beats per minute). This irregularity is known as an arrhythmia and one such type is atrial >> Read More ...
Diabetes is a global problem and is considered as one of the largest epidemics in human history. Almost 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes and 40% of American adults will develop diabetes in ther lifetime. This is largely due to the rise in obesity, which is another global epidemic but more common in developed >> Read More ...
