What is health? Health is the state of our physical being whether excellent, good, or poor. The state of our health may depend on several factors: heredity traits, environmental conditions, food and drink choices, fitness and exercise habits, sleep and rest, our thoughts, and our emotional state of mind. All of these [...]
Varicose veins are twisted and swollen veins and that appear close to the skin. They are often blue and unsightly. They cause discomfort, as the legs feel heavy, swollen, itchy and throbbing. They are usually located at the back of the calf, but can occur almost anywhere Haemorrhoids are the varicose [...]
An anxiety attack is a short period of overwhelming fear that comes on with no warning and for no rational reason. An anxiety attack can be a one-time event, but most often is an ongoing problem. Those who experience regular anxiety attacks (two or more anxiety attacks a month) should go to a doctor. It?s [...]
What is gout?
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is caused by the buildup of uric acid in your joints. It can affect the foot, heel, ankle, elbow, wrist or hand. Most often though, it affects the big toe. Gout is a reoccurring problem that comes and goes. It usually [...]
Panic attacks are common disorders in the United States. Studies show that panic attacks affect about one-third of American adults every year. Worldwide, panic attacks affect approximately one out of every 75 people.
An official definition for panic attacks is as follows: Panic attacks are sudden and repeated surges of intense and overwhelming fear. They are [...]
It is a known fact that more bone is laid down more than it is removed in the early life of a person. An individual?s peak bone mass is reached at the age of thirty, wherein the remodeling process starts, that takes away more bone than is replaced. Remodeling is the process involving the laying [...]
Asthma is a disease of the respiratory system, where the airways get obstructed due to muscle spasm and swelling within the airways which may be with or without secretions. Ayurvedic texts have it that wrong and unsuitable diet and subsequent digestive impurities are a potent cause for respiratory allergy leading to asthma. A combination of [...]
One of the most common ailments around is eczema. The interesting thing about eczema is that there is so little know about it by the people that have it. Basically eczema, often called dermatitis, is a collection of skin problems which can affect a person of any age. Do you have eczema and [...]
Cholesterol is a waxy, fatty substance that is found in every cell of the body. It is involved in the production of cell membranes, some hormones, vitamin D, bile acids, and other tissues in the body. It also insulates nerves. Cholesterol is produced in the liver, but we also get cholesterol from our diet.
The amount [...]
Hearing loss is prevalent in modern societies as a result of the combined effects of noise, aging, disease, and heredity. Hearing loss is the number one disability in the world; approximately 28 million Americans suffer some type of hearing loss. In addition, 15 of every 1000 people under the age of 18 have [...]
