Few symptoms are more alarming than chest pain. In the minds of many people, chest pain equals heart pain. And while many other conditions can cause chest pain, cardiac disease is so common – and so dangerous – that the symptom of chest pain should never be dismissed out of hand as being insignificant.
The purpose [...]
Itching, flaking, and the dread that comes with wearing a dark-coloured shirt–it may not be life threatening, but dandruff can certainly be an embarrassing condition.
Dandruff is quite common – those flakes are simply dead skin cells created when the body’s natural shedding process becomes overactive. An overly oily scalp (seborrhea) is usually to blame. Less [...]
While we typically turn to our herb gardens to embellish a salad or a savory sauce, these delightful herbs can also do wonders for hair. Herbs contain chemical compounds that can help restore hair’s natural balance and shine. Try these recipes at home and see your locks glow!
Ginger Hair Oil
1 tsp (5 mL) fresh ginger [...]
It’s no secret that many women suffer through their monthly periods, experiencing cramps, bloating, and lower back pain, to name just a few. But a large number of them?estimated at anywhere from 30 to 90 percent?also endure the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Most women feel some discomfort before their periods. But if you have [...]
Endometriosis is a dangerous disease experienced by many women. The symptoms vary from woman to woman, but some common ones are painful, heavy, or irregular periods, fatigue, vomiting, stomach problems, infertility, and pelvic pain.
The most common symptom is pelvic pain. Many women ignore this pain because they think it is simply period pain. This pain [...]
This interesting article addresses some of the key issues regarding healthy sleep habits. A careful reading of this material could make a big difference in how you think about healthy sleep habits to children. Healthy sleep habits for children are as significant as they are a necessary for health, proper growth and well-being.
Children, who get [...]
Let’s face it-we live in a “go-go” world! Our lifestyle is harried, our food is fast and statistics now show it’s taking a toll on one of the most important parts of our life–our sleep. The 2002 National Sleep Foundation (NSF) Sleep in America poll found that 74 percent of American adults are experiencing a [...]
Every woman with a head on her shoulders knows about the importance of calcium for strong bones to prevent osteoporosis, a serious disease affecting older women. I myself have been a long time consumer of low-fat dairy products for this very reason (plus I love cottage cheese with almost anything). But now we have an [...]
Packing on Muscle mass involves a lot of dedication and care. At times, trying too hard can have its negative effects too. Right guidance and proper techniques make the perfect recipe to MUSCLE BUILDING. Muscle Building is no joke, but at the same time, very much possible. The bottomline is to workout in the right [...]
When the air outside is chilly and low on humidity, and the air inside is heated and dry, you have a recipe for chapped skin and cracked lips, dermatologists say.
To prevent scaling, flaking and itching, pay special attention to your skin during the cold months by applying a cream-based moisturizer every day, recommends Dr. Anjali [...]
