Indigestion, also known as dyspepsia, can make life uncomfortable. Whether it’s a result of overeating, consuming spicy foods, or stress, the symptoms can range from mild discomfort to severe pain. Fortunately, there are plenty of simple home remedies that can help alleviate indigestion and get you back on track to feeling better. In this guide,…
Arthritis is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It causes inflammation and pain in the joints, making it difficult to perform daily activities. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it is more common in the hands, knees, hips, and spine. There are many types of arthritis, such…
Bronchitis is a common respiratory condition that causes inflammation and irritation of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from your lungs. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic, depending on how long it lasts and how often it recurs. Acute bronchitis usually lasts for a few days or weeks and is often caused by…
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…
Gastritis is inflammation of the lining of the stomach. Common causes are prolonged use of certain medicines like aspirin or a bacterial infection of the stomach. In addition, vitamin B12 deficiency or an unhealthy eating habits can also cause gastritis. In many cases gastritis may be asymptomatic. However, the most common symptoms are nausea, vomiting,…
There are different types of congestion that you can suffer from, the most common type being nasal congestion. It is also known as nasal blockage, nasal obstruction, blocked nose, stuffy nose, or plugged nose. Nasal congestion occurs when there is swelling of the tissues and blood vessels in the nasal passage. This results in a…
Pneumonia, inflammation of the lungs that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and other microorganisms. Some major symptoms of pneumonia include fever and cough, diarrhea, vomiting, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, tiredness and feeling cold. In most cases, it occurs as a mild condition and clears up in two to three weeks. However,…
Nausea is a non-specific symptom, which means that it has many possible causes. It can be caused for many reasons including motion sickness, dizziness, migraine, fainting, side effects of medications, gastroenteritis (stomach infection) or food poisoning. Many times, women also suffer from nausea during the early stages of pregnancy. For nausea, both mild and severe,…
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…
