January 2012
Bedsores
Being confined to a wheelchair or bed can create a host of issues that affect blood circulation and the health of your skin. Reduced blood flow to certain body parts can result in a breakdown of the skin. As a result, sores can develop.
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Migraines
Migraines differ from the typical headache because they cause intense throbbing or pulsing in one area of the head – accompanied by other equally uncomfortable symptoms. The pain can last for only a couple of hours or linger on for days.
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October 2011
Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a condition that affects the lining of the small intestine, which becomes damaged when a patient eats gluten and other proteins found in wheat, barley, rye, and in some cases, oats.
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Crohn’s Disease
Causing inflammation of the lining of the digestive tract, Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Patients experience abdominal pain and severe diarrhea as a result. In the worse cases, people face malnutrition.
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis) is the most common form of arthritis. The condition is characterized by a wearing down of the cartilage around the joints.
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September 2011
Bad Breath
While the majority of bad breath originates in your mouth, this is not the only reason. One of the most common causes of bad breath is the food you eat.
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Bronchitis
When the lining of your bronchial tubes become inflamed, bronchitis is often the result. The tubes carry air to and from the lungs, and can become compromised when you’re already suffering a cold or other respiratory infection.
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Heart Palpitations
Have you ever felt like your heart was going to pop out of your chest? Palpitations can produce the feeling of skipped or stopped heart beats. Sometimes unpleasant and scary, becoming familiar with home treatments can make life easier.
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July 2011
Anemia
You have anemia if there isn’t enough healthy red blood cells to carry an adequate amount of oxygen to your tissues. When diagnosed with the condition, you are referred to as being anemic.
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Boils
A boil (also known as a furuncle) is a bacterial infection that develops around a hair follicle. The early stages of a boil include a tender bump that appears red and hot. Within 2 to 4 days, a yellowish point forms.
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Colic
Often developing between the ages of zero to six months, some babies face a distressing condition known as colic – a spasm of the gut that causes cramping pain to attack the abdomen region.
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Fevers
• Heat exhaustion • Extreme sunburn • Inflammatory conditions (such as rheumatoid arthritis) • Malignant tumors • Some forms of kidney cancer • Certain medications (antibiotics, blood pressure drugs, or seizure medication) • Some immunizati…
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Infertility
Bringing a bundle of joy into the world is not as easy as it seems for everyone. Interfering with the natural course of conception, fertility issues affect both men and women.
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Pregnancy
• Breast Changes: Female hormones affect the size and shape of breasts during a pregnancy. As they transform into milk-producing machines, they become firmer and tender.
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Warts
Common warts are the handiwork of a virus that causes non-cancerous skin growths to develop. Warts are typically nothing to be alarmed about and often vanish without any treatment.
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June 2011
Allergies
An allergy is the result of your immune system reacting to foreign substances, such as pet dander, dust, pollen and other materials that irritate your system.
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Corns
It’s easy to conceal a corn with sneakers, socks and closed-toe shoes, but during warmer weather, the unsightly growths on your toes can become too much to handle. Corns are your body’s response to friction and pressure.
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Coughing
There are two types of coughs to consider: productive and nonproductive. A productive cough involves the creation of mucus. A nonproductive cough is dry and does not cause mucus to form in the lungs.
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Eye Inflammation
The eyes are delicate organs that are quite susceptible to injury, irritation, and inflammation. From your seasonal allergies to windy weather conditions, the eyes may react in many different ways.
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December 2008
Shingles
Shingles is a much better-sounding name that the virus it is associated with – herpes zoster. However, you will encounter an outbreak of rashes or blisters that appear on the skin all the same.
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Skin Rash
Skin rashes can erupt due to work conditions, exposure to sickness, or exist as a common occurrence amongst family members.
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Trichomonas
In the United States, nearly 3 million women fall victim to a tiny organism that causes the sexually transmitted disease (STD) called trichomonas (or in some circles, trichomoniasis).
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November 2008
Black Circles Under Your Eyes
Dark circles (or eye circles) tarnish the skin located about the eyes and are simply referred to as “bags under the eyes”. Since the skin under the eyes is very thin, it is quite easy for it to show a bit of wear and tear.
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Bloody Noses
A nosebleed (also known as epistaxis) is a hemorrhage of the nose. Usually, it takes blood draining out of the nostrils for an individual to notice the problem if no injuries have taken place.
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Canine Heart Worms
Spreading from host to host with the help of a mosquito bite is the heartworm – a parasitic roundworm that possesses a small, thread-like body.
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Jetlag
Flying the friendly skies can sometimes have an unfriendly effect on your good looks, physical capacity, level of awareness, and mental status. Under normal circumstances, our body clocks follow a cycle consisting of about 24 hours.
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Pink Eye
Acute Allergic Conjunctivitis: Itchiness, irritation, and swollen lids are key symptoms.
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