Tinnitus itself is a kind of symptom signaling some disturbance in the auditory system. It is typically characterized as a sizzling, ringing in the ears. In some patients, it takes the form of a electric buzzing, whistling or hissing. Tinnitus is not a disease, but a condition that can result from a wide range of…
Glossy, thick and beautiful hair was a sign of good health and can increase confidence, so people in general and women in particular have always paid a lot of interest to their hair care. It is normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs every day as a normal part of the renewal process of the…
Cholesterol is a natural byproduct of the liver and a necessary component of good health. Our body needs cholesterol for simple cell functions, however an excess of cholesterol can be quite harmful to the health of your heart. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. A blood test is the only way to detect high cholesterol….
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…
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…
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…
Onions (Allium cepa) belong to the lily family, the same family as garlic, leeks, chives, scallions and shallots. Most onion cultivars are about 89% water, 4% sugar, 1% protein, 2% fibre and 0.1% fat. They contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, folic acid and numerous other nutrients in small amounts. Onions are a true gift from…
Coughing is one of the most common health problems. When cold and flu season hits, it’s nice to have an assortment of home remedies for coughs on hand to sooth sore throats. Moisture content differentiates coughs. Some are dry, accompanied by a ticklish or sore throat. Others are accompanied by a thick phlegm and are…