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,…
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…
Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common skin infection that is caused by fungus, and is related to other fungal infections such as ringworm of the scalp, athlete’s foot and jock itch. You’ll know you are experiencing ringworm when you notice scaly, itchy, round red spots on your skin. Ringworm can spread to other…
The mosquitoes consume blood from living vertebrates, including humans, they are always ready to attack us with their sharp needles. Mosquitoes can carry life-threatening diseases, but for many people, torturous itchiness feels like more of a threat. While you can buy treatments for mosquito bites, there are a lot of home remedies that can relieve…
Home remedies for pink eye will help reduce your pain and to get quick relief. Pink eye (also known as conjunctivitis) is an uncomfortable eye illness caused by allergies or infections. It can occur due to viruses, bacteria, and allergies. All types of pink eye cause itching, swelling, redness and watery eyes. Generally, pink eye…
Hemorrhoids, also called piles, affecting both men and women, hemorrhoids are the result of inflamed, swollen veins in your rectum and anus, that can form either inside (internal hemorrhoids), outside (external hemorrhoids). Some factors that can cause hemorrhoids include family history, age, constipation, obesity, pregnancy, and insufficient consumption of dietary fiber. Discovering that you are…
Ear infections are caused by a bacteria or virus entering the middle ear. Ear infections occur more often in children than adults. This typically causes pain in the ear, difficulty sleeping, fever, headache, difficulty hearing, and fluid draining from the ear. In some cases it can also cause dizziness, vomiting and diarrhoea. Although they are not…
Sore throats, while very common, can be painful and uncomfortable. The cause is simple: irritation from a cold or flu, over-exertion, tonsillitis or the air is too dry. Before you go running to a doctor, try these simple but effective natural home remedies for sore throat, however, that may make you feel better. 1. Saltwater…
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, is an infection in the kidneys, bladder or urethra. Most often, the infection is present in the bladder and urethra. While both men and women get urinary tract infections, women are more prone to them. Common symptoms include a frequent urge to urinate, passing small quantities of urine, a…