flammation is a natural function of the immune system, which helps defend the body against infections and injuries. However, chronic inflammation can lead to several health issues, such as arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. While some medications can help alleviate inflammation, they often come with side effects, such as stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, and…
Matrimony vine, also known as goji berry or wolfberry, is a small red fruit that grows on a vine native to China. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to promote longevity and improve overall health. In recent years, scientific research has revealed the numerous health benefits of matrimony vine,…
Melasma, which means skin hyperpigmentation, is a very common skin condition. It occurs on cheeks, forehead, chin and upper-lip area, and gives an ugly look. Melasma is thought to be the stimulation of melanocytes (cells in the epidermal layer of skin that produce a pigment called melanin) by the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone…
Osteoporosis is a progressive disease which decreased bone strength increases the risk of a broken bone. Osteoporosis becomes more common with age, it is not limited to any gender, but it is more commonly seen in women around the world. Other common risk factors include family history, poor nutrition, physical inactivity, smoking, certain medications, alcohol…
Edema, which is also known as dropsy, when fluid is stuck in the tissues in any part of the body, that particular area starts to swell. This condition is defined as edema. Although edema can occur in any part of your body, it usually affects the hands, ankles, legs and feet. Common signs and symptoms…
Psoriasis is a long lasting disease characterized by patches of abnormal skin. These skin patches are typically red, itchy, and scaly. It can occur on any part of the body, however the most commonly affected areas are the knees, scalp, elbows, knuckles, lower back and sacral areas. It isn’t contagious, though it looks like it…
Ginger, also known as Zingiber Officinale, is inaccurately referred to as “ginger root”. Due to the various health benefits of ginger, it is widely used as a spice or a medicine. Ginger has anti-nausea, anti-spasmodic, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antibacterial, antiviral and antitussive properties that is highly effective for treating a number of health problems. Modern…
Fibromyalgia is also known as “Fibrositis” or “Fibromyositis”, it is a chronic inflammatory disorder, characterized by muscle pain, joint pain and fatigue. Further, fibromyalgia may result in memory loss, inability to concentrate and depression. Most people with fibromyalgia also have an associated sleep disorder known as alpha-EEG anomaly. There are a lot of factors that…
Scabies, also known colloquially as the seven-year itch, is a contagious skin infection commonly seen in children and young adults. Scabies is caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes scabiei, they burrow under the skin to lay their eggs, and they create bacterial infections in the process. The characteristic symptoms of a scabies infection include…
Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins in a person’s legs that are easily discernible under the surface of the skin, usually dark blue in appearance, and are often accompanied by itchiness, swelling in the feet and ankles, and leg pain. Varicose veins are more common in women than in men, and are linked with…