When there’s a hormonal imbalance, it means the production is low or too high. Some fluctuations are considered normal part of aging; however, other changes can have a negative impact on the overall health. Hormones are the chemical messengers in our body and they’re produced in the endocrine glands and […]
If you live in Florida- be extra cautious- a dangerous and possibly deadly mosquito-borne virus has been discovered, according to the Department of Health in Orange County of Florida. The officials note that several sentinel chickens from the same flock were tested positive to the Eastern equine encephalitis virus and […]
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition which affects the hands. Around 4 percent of the general population suffers from it. This is a nerve-related disorder which happens in adults, but it can also be seen in younger generations. This condition affects the wrists or hands and triggers the symptoms […]
Diarrhea is a type of gastrointestinal infection which triggers frequent and major watery stool discharge from the bowels. Acute diarrhea usually lasts for a week or two whereas chronic diarrhea can last for more than two and three weeks. Acute diarrhea is the body’s way of defense against a virus […]
As you may already know, feeling tired occasionally is not uncommon; however, chronic tiredness is usually a sign that there is a problem in the body. Often times, among other things, chronic fatigue may indicate lack of iron, i.e. iron deficiency. This mineral plays a major role in the hemoglobin […]
Did you know that colorectal cancer is among the most common type of cancer in both men and women? Though more common in men, every 1 in 24 women will be diagnosed with rectal or colon cancer at a specific point in her life. Statistics points out that on a […]
These days, there is a lot of talk about gluten intolerance or sensitivity to gluten, a protein commonly found in wheat, rye, and barley. The symptoms of this condition are of different types and may include joint ache, tiredness, depression, and gastrointestinal issues. Before we learn about the major indicators […]
You are probably aware that the body tends to send out different types of signals when there is something wrong happening inside? Therefore, you need to listen carefully to what it has to say. Any type of change that seems odd or is interfering with your health and daily functioning, […]
Do you know if your lifestyle decreases or increases your risk of heart attacks? Some of the major contributing factors to heart attacks are poor diet, obesity, smoking, low physical activity, alcohol abuse, hypertension, and diabetes. Taking into account that around 1.5 million heart attacks and strokes happen on a […]
Without doubt, lacking even one nutrient can significantly impact our overall health. As The Hearty Soul point out, the standard diet of Americans today is very different from the diets in the past and thus, it has led to the occurrence of numerous health issues that were not common before. One […]