Milia are small cysts or bumps that appear on the surface of the skin. They are usually small but there can be a lot of them and they can form close together. They are not usually painful or itchy but may appear red or even milky white. The most commonly occur on the face, but […]
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Diet & Nutrition
21 Foods High in Vitamin D
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients available to humans but it is also very different from most of the minerals and vitamins that we get in our diet. Vitamin D might be a vitamin by name but in reality, it works more closely to a hormone – or as a ‘master hormone’ […]
14 Diet Changes for Managing Eosinophils
It’s estimated that approximately 1 in every 12 people in the United States suffer from asthma, and eosinophils is one of the most common forms of asthma there are – and it’s guessed that the number of asthma cases would be even higher if everyone who had asthma were able to report their case and […]
10 Benefits From Including Banana in Your Meal Plans
Bananas are fantastic fruits if only for their convenience and their taste. Bananas are sweet and soft and unlike other fruits (*cough* oranges *cough*) they don’t take ages to peel and get juice everywhere. This is a great snack that you can grab on your way out the door or that you can throw in […]
Fitness
10 Things to Keep in Mind Before You Try Cupping Therapy
Cupping is fast becoming a rising health trend. Actors and sports professionals all swear by this ancient restorative therapy, so – could it work for you as well? The practice of cupping originates from traditional Chinese medicine, where it’s used as a rejuvenating therapy for thousands of years – long before celebrities were Instagramming their […]
14 Ways to Help Relieve Shoulder Blade Pain
Shoulder blade pain is a fairly common condition; in fact, more than 65 percent of all Americans will experience some degree of pain in their shoulder blades at one point or another. The pain can range from mild to moderate to severe, and it can last for a short period of time, it can intensify […]
14 Natural Remedies to Treat Dyskinesia
When it comes to treating dyskinesia there are plenty of options available in terms of medicines and pharmaceuticals. These options can be expensive and may often come with unusual and difficult side effects to contend with. In line with the general trend towards treating conditions and illnesses, there has been a recent shift in the […]
Natural Cures
Licorice – 20 Amazing Health Benefits and Uses
Licorice has a history of use in food and medicine for over a millennium. This tasty root comes packed with potent polyphenol micronutrients that have potent medicinal effects for curing anything from nausea to heartburn, and leaky gut. The licorice plant is native to the lands of Asia and Southern Europe, and it has a […]
14 Things to Know About Yellow Fever Vaccine
Are you traveling to a high-risk area for yellow fever? Governments of certain countries require tourists to receive a yellow fever vaccine before granting them admission. Some authorities do not have these requirements, so make sure you check with the relevant authorities before you book your flight. For those countries that do require vaccination, individuals […]
15 Most Common Causes of Polydipsia
A person who is experiencing extreme thirst may not realize that there is a medical term for this condition. Extreme thirstiness is referred to as polydipsia. Polydipsia is not a disease itself but is rather a symptom of certain types of health issues. It is important to note that a person who has recently exercised, […]
Conditions
14 Frequent Symptoms of Viral Infections
Viruses are tiny agents that reside inside of living cells. These cells are the host cells. In order to reproduce or replicate, a virus has to have a host cell. There are numerous viruses, with some being more common than others. The Flu and the common cold are both caused by viruses. HIV and ebola […]
14 Common Causes of Stress Fracture
The words fracture probably brings to mind images of horribly broken bones, thick white cast, or some other horrible image. While any amount of blunt force or sustained pressure can cause a break, you can also fracture your bones in other ways. A stress fracture is no less painful or dangerous, though it is obtained […]
14 Alarming Symptoms of Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing fasciitis is a condition more commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria or flesh-eating disease. It is a very serious medical condition that can be fatal if not treated right away. The name comes from the fact that the bacteria causing the infection actually does destroy tissue and cause tissue death around the infection site and […]