Vertigo is a sort of dizziness characterized by a sensation that you or your environment are moving, spinning, falling or tilting although there is no actual movement. Many people experience associated nausea or vomiting. It is important to note that vertigo is usually not a disease on its own, but rather is a symptom of…
A mushroom is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. There are approximately 140,000 species of mushroom-forming fungi in the world, but science is only familiar with about 10%, while only 100 species or so are being studied for their potential health benefits…
Freckles are a common facial skin problem found in females of almost all ages. They are round, flat, brown, sometimes reddish, spots that appear on your skin and are different sizes. Generally, light or fair skinned people are more prone to freckled skin. Freckles are usually of no medical consequence and do not cause any…
Summer’s here, for many of us that means more time outside, but sunburn is the bane of summertime. Sunburn is caused by the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Too much exposure to UV light can damage your skin, making it red and painful. Pain is usually most extreme 6 to 48 hours after exposure. The burn continues…
Since the domestication of the chicken, people have been enjoying and nourishing themselves with eggs. However, eggs have gotten a bad reputation because the yolks are high in cholesterol. In fact, yolk is actually a very healthy food, if consumed in moderation, a medium egg contains about 186 mg of cholesterol, which is 62% of…
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…