Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that common triggers include sun exposure, extreme heat or cold, emotional stress, strenuous exercise, spicy foods and alcohol. Anyone can suffer from rosacea, but it most commonly affects middle-aged women who have fair skin. It has a peak age of onset between 30 and 60. Rosacea typically begins as…
This the season for peaches! Peaches are a widely popular delicious, juicy fruit. It is actually a member of the rose family and originated in china, now popular in all over the world. Peaches contain all essential nutrients including carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins, minerals and fibre that offer numerous health benefits. Read on to learn about…
Gout is a type of arthritis. It is caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the blood. The uric acid crystallizes, and the crystals deposit in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues. Gout often referred to as feet or toe disease, this is because gout most often strikes at the base of the big toe,…
Just about everyone snores occasionally, but if snoring happens frequently it can be a serious health issue, disrupting normal sleeping patterns and disturbing partners as they try to sleep through the noise. The major causes of snoring are obstruction in the airflow passage, tense muscles, throat weakness and accumulated fat around the throat areas. This…
Watermelon is perhaps the most refreshing, thirst quenching fruit of all, it has everything you need to beat the scorching summer heat. Watermelon consists of 92% water and 8% sugar, so it is aptly named. It is rich in beta-carotene, folate, vitamin C, vitamin B5 and smaller amounts of B1, B2, B3 and B6. Recent…
Menstrual cramps, also known as dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps are caused by contractions in the uterus. During each menstrual period, if there is no sperm to fertilize the egg, the uterus contracts to expel its lining. Most menstrual cramps are not serious and don’t signal that something is wrong with your body. Cramping can cause a…
Sinusitis, or a sinus infection, occurs when the sinuses and nasal passages become inflamed. Sinus infection is a common condition, with over 24 million cases annually in the U.S. It can be acute which will last for less than four weeks or chronic which will last for 8 weeks to 12 weeks. The symptoms of…
As summer approaches, most people spend more time outdoors; and with that comes the chance of developing a poison ivy allergy. Seven out of 10 people are allergic to poison ivy, making this the world’s most common allergy. Symptoms of allergies from poison ivy appears within 12 to 48 hours after exposure, include extreme itchiness…
Canker sores, which are sometimes called mouth ulcers, are blisters that develop in the mouth and whitish oval formations. It may only be the size of a pencil eraser, but a canker sore can be hard to ignore, that often cause severe discomfort while the affected person chews, speaks, or drinks fluids. The condition is…