Conditions

All About Stomach Flu: What is Gastroenteritis?

Jan 06, 2022

Gastroenteritis is a viral infection characterised by an inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract or gut. It can be a contagious illness acquired from eating contaminated foods or water, having contact with an infected person, and even touching objects...

Can Melanoma Be Treated Naturally?

Dec 30, 2021

Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that develops in melanocytes, which are the cells that create melanin, a natural pigment that gives skin its colour. As the cancer cells spread from the melanocytes to form into surrounding tissues, it develops in...

About Melanoma: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments & Prevention

Dec 29, 2021

Have you noticed that a previously normal mole on your face has doubled in size or taken an irregular shape? Perhaps you've developed some unusual moles lately? Having a lot of moles on your face or body isn't a problem as long as they don't change...

Tips on How to Treat Rotavirus Naturally at Home

Dec 27, 2021

Rotavirus is a virus that causes viral gastroenteritis, which is characterized by diarrhoea and signs of dehydration in severe instances. It's the leading cause of severe diarrhoea in children worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

12 Sick Days of Christmas: Common Illnesses & Health Issues During the Holidays

Dec 22, 2021

The holidays are a magical time of year when many people feel especially happy and want to spend time with family. Unfortunately, this often means spending lots of time in close quarters with others, which can cause some pretty serious illnesses to...

Everything You Need to Know About the Rotavirus

Dec 20, 2021

Research shows that more than 150,000 children below five years of age had died of rotavirus infections. Rotaviruses are a serious cause of concern across the globe because of their high transmission rate. This article explains the symptoms, the causes, and...

Puberty-Related Health Concerns: How Natural Therapy Can Help

Dec 17, 2021

Puberty marks a period between childhood and adulthood where natural physical changes occur. These changes include the development of sexual characteristics, rapid growth spurt, menstruation, changes in vocal cords, acne breakouts and pubic hair growth.

The Facts About HPV: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatments & Prevention

Dec 15, 2021

You may have heard about (or read about) human papillomavirus infections, which are quite common among young adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). HPV infections are very common among sexually active people, but...

Heart Failure & Natural Therapies: Fixing Your Broken Heart Naturally

Dec 14, 2021

People with heart failure suffer from heart disease, which can be caused by abnormal heart valves, heart attacks or heart defects. Heart failure occurs when the heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen throughout the body. It can cause shortness...

Heart Failure: Definition, Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Dec 13, 2021

The heart is the source of life. When it weakens and ceases to function properly, heart failure results. There are so many factors that contribute to heart failure, as well as a range of unpleasant symptoms. Learn about this condition, what causes...

Epilepsy 101: Types, Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Dec 10, 2021

People with epilepsy often feel as if the world around them is spinning or that they're moving in slow motion when they have seizures. Many times, this causes loss of consciousness because their body isn't aware of what's going on around it. Later, after...

Hypochondria (Illness Anxiety Disorder): Are You Really Sick?

Dec 08, 2021

Is excessive worrying about your health causing you psychological distress? This despite the fact that you've been told by your doctor that you show no signs of illness and are perfectly fine? If so, you could be suffering from a mental health disorder...

The Real Deal With the Common Cold: Symptoms, Causes, Treatments & Prevention

Dec 03, 2021

There are millions of people who suffer from the common cold every day. Approximately 200 types of viruses can lead to it. Everyone, young and old, can be affected. In most cases, symptoms get better without medical treatment in about one week's time.

What is Dementia?: Symptoms, Causes & Diagnosis

Dec 02, 2021

Dementia is not considered a disease itself, but rather an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that appear when the brain is damaged in some way. The term dementia comes from Latin words that mean "without mind". Dementia comes in many forms; Alzheimer's...

Skin Disorder 101: What is Cellulitis?

Dec 01, 2021

Cellulitis is one of the many skin conditions that can affect people with weakened immune systems or certain medical conditions. This common skin infection is characterised by an inflammation of the skin and tissues just underneath it. It usually begins...

Body Image Disorders: Is Looking Good Really That Important?

Nov 30, 2021

Body image disorders usually start in adolescence, when body changes that occur during puberty can be a big source of distress and a reason for constantly comparing oneself with others. Body dissatisfaction may lead to body image disorders that affect...

Coccydynia: What You Need to Know About Tailbone Pain

Nov 25, 2021

We all know that pain can be a result of many different things. Sometimes, the cause of your pain is not as simple as you might think. Coccydynia is a condition where one experiences chronic pain in the coccyx or tailbone region due to inflammation, and...

Gambling Addiction: What, Why & How?

Nov 24, 2021

Addiction is anything that you do or take to the point that it affects both your judgement and your day-to-day life. Some people are addicted to alcohol and cigarettes, while others to shopping and video games. When gambling becomes more important...

Parkinson's Disease: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

Nov 23, 2021

For those dealing with Parkinson's disease, living with it is an ordeal, but what makes it worse is that so many people misunderstand the disease, to the point where they can only categorise it by one symptom - tremors. This guide will walk you through...

Eating Disorder 101: What is Bulimia Nervosa?

Nov 19, 2021

Bulimia nervosa is one of the most common eating disorders in which a person goes through episodes of binge eating, or eating large amounts of food in one sitting, and then purges that food. In bulimia nervosa, a person goes through many binge-purge...