Having to wake at night in order to urinate is more than just an inconvenience – it can cause sleep problems and be a symptom of certain diseases. Most of us know that persistent frequent urination and nighttime urination are symptoms of conditions like diabetes. But there are number of other conditions apart from >> Read More ...
When we hear of iron in food or supplements we immediately think of the blood. Indeed the blood and specifically red blood cells require iron for its development and function. But iron is also needed by a host of other cells for different processes that sustain life. Iron is also needed for metabolic activities, for immune >> Read More ...
The obesity epidemic facing the world today is almost entirely due to a single factor – excessive calorie intake through food. A sedentary lifestyle further contributes to weight gain. Carbohydrates constitute the largest part of our diet and naturally it is the predominant source of calories. The problem lies with >> Read More ...
Infections of the urinary tract are common particularly among females. It is usually easily treated with a course of antibiotics but there are times when these infections can be persistent or recurrent. The fact is that UTIs can differ from one episode to the next and from one person to another. Sometimes it is limited to >> Read More ...
There are mornings where we all wake up with our mind not feeling as clear and focused as it should even though we are physically rejuvenated. There are host of different terms to describe this feeling. It is not exactly lightheadedness or confusion. Neither is just a matter of difficulty concentrating and reasoning. There >> Read More ...
It is still a highly contentious issue but medical marijuana is making in-roads in the United States as an accepted form of treatment for certain conditions. Many people still look upon marijuana with disdain but there may be more to this herb in medical terms than was previously thought. Ongoing research and the results >> Read More ...
We constantly hear about the negative health effects of drinking sodas. Too much sugar, too much gas, excessive caffeine and there is even talk about some sodas being as corrosive as drain cleaners. But the fact is that hundreds of millions, if not billions, of people drink soda on a daily basis across the globe. There is >> Read More ...
A little bit of ear discomfort now and then does not worry most of us. But it can be an early symptom of something more serious. In children, the first signs of ear discomfort should warn parents that medical attention is required. Children are prone to ear infections and the symptoms are not always typical until the >> Read More ...
Bedwetting is a common problem in early childhood. It can be frustrating for parents but it is not considered to be a problem up to the age of 6 to 7 years. Before this age children are still trying to learn proper bladder control during sleep. However, bedwetting in older children, adolescents or adults is often due to >> Read More ...
Smelly armpits is an embarrassing problem but one that we all suffer with it to some degree now then. For many people underarm odor is barely noticeable and does not pose a problem. More than anything it is passed off as a minor inconvenience when it is detectable. But for others, body odor problems can be ongoing and have >> Read More ...
