Warts are common benign afflictions, however, as the term benign suggests, warts don’t indicate a serious health problem. They can be painful, and are a nuisance and this is why persons with warts are concerned about having them removed. Warts are caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV), which renders warts a viral infection and [...]
Poison ivy are plants that can occur anywhere, even in your own backyard. Poison ivy’s green leaves tend to camouflage well with other harmless plants and brush, so it is possible to touch it without being aware. You will notice that you had contact with poison ivy, only after the horrible rash and itching begins. [...]
Pimples plague many adolescents and adults, causing uneven skin coloration, pigmentation, scars and even lowered self esteem. Pimples are formed when hairs, sebum and skin cells group together and form a plug. This forms the ideal breeding ground for bacteria, and soon after the area becomes swollen or inflamed, and as the plug disintegrates it [...]
Coughs can be acute as those that accompany a flu or cold, or chronic and usually bring discomfort and distress to the sufferer; frequent or severe coughing typically comes with an underlying medical condition. A cough is defined as “a sudden and often repetitively occurring defense reflex which helps to clear the large breathing passages [...]
The influenza virus, like all viruses cannot be cured. However, the symptomatic effects of the virus infection can be alleviated temporarily with medication or natural home remedies. Many people are misled into thinking that taking flu medication when infected will speed up their recovery, but medication only makes flu symptoms tolerable while influenza runs its [...]
Pink eye or conjunctivitis is a transmittable condition characterised by pink or reddish coloration of the conjunctiva, the membrane that covers the white of the eye. The eyelids become puffy in those afflicted with pink eye and their eyes feel heavy and sticky. A virus, bacteria or allergy causes pink eye and it is readily [...]
A hangover constitutes the unpleasant after effects of consuming excessive alcohol in a short period. The symptoms usually include one or more of the following: headaches, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, diarrhea, increased heart rate and blood pressure, and fatigue.
A migraine is characterised by flare ups that are referred to as migraine attacks, and contrary to popular understanding, headaches are just one symptom of those attacks. The remedies for migraines do not only relate to headaches, but can help with a variety of other symptoms commonly associated with migraines, like: nausea, vomiting and strong [...]
Diabetes is a disease that is characterised by the human body’s inability to properly regulate its blood sugar level. When we ingest sugar, it is broken down into glucose during digestion. The glucose is then circulated around the body, via the bloodstream, to be used as fuel for energy. A healthy pancreas contributes to this [...]
Canker sore also known as aphthous ulcers is an oral ulcer that is found in the mouth. Canker sores appear as shallow, painful sores inside the mouth or upper throat. They also occur on the tongue and on the inside of the cheeks and lips, and the base of the gums. They may occur as [...]