The neck is one of the most flexible parts of the human body allowing the head to move in many directions. It is highly muscular part of the body with only the vertebrae at the back providing stability. When the neck flexibility decreases, we often call it a stiff neck. Usually there is pain which worsens with moving the >> Read More ...
Glucose is the basic fuel used by the cells of the body to produce energy. Although the body stores some glucose as glycogen and can use fat and even protein for energy production, we largely depend on a constant glucose supply from food. As the blood glucose levels drop to lower levels, a person feels tired, irritable, >> Read More ...
Eyestrain or eye fatigue has become common place in everyday life for many of us. Most of the time it is nothing more than an annoyance but for some people it can be quite debilitating. Fortunately eyestrain does not lead to any permanent complications but the symptoms may recur on such a frequent basis that it affects a >> Read More ...
Dry skin does not often seem like a serious ailment. But it can be. The skin is the barrier that protects the delicate internal environment of the human body from the harsh external environment. Dryness may not immediately seem like the skin is now compromised but it actually is to some degree. As the drying worsens, >> Read More ...
Yawning is a normal physiological response and most of us do not give it a second thought. But just what exactly it is a response to is still somewhat of a mystery. There are several theories as to why people yawn and the odd yawn after a long day or when awaking after sleep is not a cause for concern. However, when >> Read More ...
Itching can be a problem anywhere on the body. But when even mild itching occurs on areas where you cannot scratch with ease then it can be extremely disturbing. Not only are the feet the farthest away from the hands, but it is also frowned upon to be scratching your feet in public. When wearing closed shoes, scratching an >> Read More ...
Diarrhea is one of those common symptoms that we all experience at some time or the other. Most of the time it is acute meaning that it lasts for only a short period of time before the bowel habit gradually returns to normal. No treatment is required in the majority of cases but supportive measures like adequate hydration >> Read More ...
Nail biting is more than just a bad habit. It can cause diseases. Most of the serious diseases associated with nail biting is a result of infections. It is not just the fingers that can become infected. Nail biting may lead to infections anywhere on the surface of the body and even internally. Most nail biters do not >> Read More ...
Be it on the toe, the toenail or between the toes, a fungal infection is common and fairly difficult to cure. The problem with toe fungus is that it tends to recur – once you have it the chances are pretty good that you will get it again. It is commonly thought to be a problem with hygiene but even if you are >> Read More ...
Lower back pain in pregnancy is very common. It is often accepted as a normal part of pregnancy but this is no reason for women to suffer with the condition. Although several anti-inflammatory drugs may help with pain relief and can be safely used during pregnancy, most pregnant women would prefer to stay away from >> Read More ...
