Morning sickness is also known as nausea gravidarum, nausea, vomiting of pregnancy (emesis gravidarum), or pregnancy sickness. It is usually linked to an increase in estrogen levels, low blood sugar counts, and a greater susceptibility to some smells. Morning sickness is more likely to occur during the first three months of a pregnancy. In spite …
Dandruff may not be life threatening, but it can be persistent and frustrating. It does not only cause an annoying itchy scalp, but also can hurt your self-confidence. Can you imagine these white flakes of dead skin always cling to your hair and shower your neck and shoulders?
In industrialized societies, naps can be seen as a sign of decadence that conflict with the need for achievements. Napping interrupts your work schedules, and therefore it will decrease your productivity. Stigmas are also developed to describe how bad naps are.
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea and soft drinks. Caffeine poisoning or caffeine overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount. Caffeine takes 5–30 minutes to circulate in the body after it has been consumed. Its effects will continue as long as it is in the …
First Aid for Heart Attack By knowing the signs or symptoms of a heart attack beforehand, you will be able to respond the critical situation promptly. Every minute is crucial for the patient’s life, so it is important to get medical help as soon as possible. Call local emergency number immediately if you see someone …
To get the best result of your medication, try to avoid certain beverages that may affect the absorption of active ingredients and thus reduce its effectiveness to relieve your health problems. Here is the list of what you should not drink while taking your medicines:
During an exam, your doctor may ask you to stick out your tongue. Do you know why the doctor does that? Checking the tongue is a valid way to get a rough idea of our general health. TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) practitioners also use the appearance of the tongue to measure the physical health status …
Back pain can be caused by a number of factors, but the most common causes are related with lifestyle or bad habits, like sitting too much, bad posture and tight muscles, being overweight, and lack of exercises. Some of the symptoms are: stiffness, muscle spasms, cramping, and pain which may vary depends on its severity, …
People with arthritis usually face hard times dealing with their limited ability to move. They could be reluctant to move more or do exercises due to the pain that comes while moving. Some of them may fall into desperation because they can’t compromise with their condition. However, they should know that exercise is one of …
High cholesterol is, undeniably, a serious threat to your health. It increases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, angina (chest pain), and peripheral vascular disease. Diabetes and high blood pressure are also linked to high cholesterol levels. But how do we know our cholesterol levels? Of course we must take a blood test. For …