Unfortunately, nowadays, most of us reach for over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen or aspirin to treat pain like headaches or backache. However, these meds are doing us more harm than good. When consumed in excessive amounts, they can harm the gut lining, impede the gut bacteria balance, and put you at […]
According to statistics, more than 11 million individuals in the US have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD. This umbrella term encompasses several illnesses, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema. The illness impedes proper airflow and causes abnormal inflammatory response and can make breathing very difficult. One […]
Did you know that around 75 percent of women will suffer from uterine fibroids at a specific point in their lives? These uterine growths can range in size from several millimeters to the size of a grapefruit. Unfortunately, every year, more than 200,000 hysterectomies are done because of serious cases […]
Tinnitus is a condition characterized by persistent ringing in the ear. The sufferer perceives noise or ringing in the ears or hears sounds in the ears without any external sounds present. This is a major issue for around 1 to 5 percent of the worldwide population and up to 15 […]
Menopause is a period in a woman’s life, usually somewhere between the age of 45 and 50 when menstruation ceases. But, this process does not happen overnight and most women experience different types of symptoms before menopause, during menopause, and after menopause. Some of the most common symptoms include night […]
One of the major reasons for heart illness these days is high cholesterol or more precisely, high levels of total and LDL cholesterol. On the other hand, high levels of HDL cholesterol have a protective role. Bad cholesterol can be averted and effectively kept under control through establishing a healthy […]
Have you ever felt that everything seems to be spinning and you cannot keep your balance? This is known as vertigo and it is often followed by an unexplained ear ringing and changes in eyesight. Vertigo is a symptom (not a condition or a disorder) of several balance disorders, usually […]
Even though the reasons for infertility can be of different types, one of the most common reasons why women cannot conceive is because of blocked fallopian tubes. These tubes are pathways through which the eggs travel from the ovaries into the uterus. When they are blocked, this process is impeded. […]
You love your fair share of cereals and milk in the morning for breakfast, right? Is your favorite brand of cereals maybe Cheerios? Regardless of your answer, Cheerios is with certainty one of the most popular brands of cereals in the US, both among children and adults. Unfortunately, this whole-grain […]
Bad news for wine lovers, your favorite wine may be filled with one of the worst chemicals today. Glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, has been present from the early 70s and it is considered to be the most commonly used herbicide in the world. Unfortunately, its effect […]