Milia are small cysts or bumps that appear on the surface of the skin. They are usually small but there can be a lot of them and they can form close together. They are not usually painful or itchy but may appear red or even milky white. The most commonly occur on the face, but […]
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Fitness
14 Lifestyle Tips to Easily Manage Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy is a condition often played for laughs in media. Falling asleep without warning may understandably seem humorous. However, in reality, there is truly nothing funny about this condition which can even be fatal in some cases. In narcolepsy, a person might fall asleep without warning when driving, when descending the stairs, or when generally […]
14 Exercise Steps to Treat Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital tunnel syndrome is a painful and debilitating condition that, if left untreated, can lead to muscle weakness in severe cases and may require surgical intervention. With that being said, not all cases of cubital tunnel syndrome will require surgery. There are many preventative measures and exercises that can be followed in order to treat […]
14 Ways to Prevent Torn Meniscus
A torn meniscus is also sometimes referred to as a ‘cartilage tear’. The meniscus is specifically the piece of cartilage that lives between your femur (thighbone) and your shinbone. There are two menisci in each leg, found around the knee joint and their job is to help lubricate and cushion the movement of the knee […]
Natural Remedies
Jojoba Oil: Top 20 Benefits & Uses for Your Health
The jojoba shrub is native to the southern areas of California and Arizona, as well as Northwestern Mexico. The seeds of the plant produce the highly valued jojoba oil for use in traditional medicine. It may surprise you to learn that jojoba oil is a wax, not an oil – with a higher viscosity than […]
10 Ways to Get Rid of Thrush on Tongue Naturally
Thrush is a common condition that causes a characteristic white rash that appears on the tongue, on the inside of the mouth and sometimes at the back of the throat; it’s caused by a bacterial infection, and usually appears in cases of a lowered immune system due to an immunity-compromising health condition or recovering from […]
20 Healthy Uses of Oregano
“Organum,” or Oregano comes from the mint family, (Liliaceae). Oregano is originally from the warmer climates, such as the Mediterranean region. Oregano originated and originally first used by the Greeks. The Goddess Aphrodite was believed to have created this herb. It was to be a symbol of joy growing in her garden. The word […]
Nutrition
16 Fabulous Health Benefits of Anchovies
Anchovies are small fish found in saltwater. There are over 100 species of anchovies and their habitat spans multiple oceans. They are classified as forage fish due to the fact that they are often preyed on by larger predatory fish that inhabit the same area as them. The Mediterranean Sea is a particular hotspot when […]
12 Mind-Blowing Ginger Tea Benefits
Ginger is one of the healthiest possible types of teas that you can add to your diet, and it happens to be one of the best tasting ones, too. It’s been proven to have plenty of health benefits for your overall health, and it can help to improve your circulation, make your heart perform better […]
15 Foods That Contribute to Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis is a chronic and serious medical condition that affects the arteries, and eventually causes the compacting of plaque within the arteries of the body. It’s common in people with high cholesterol, and also often seen in people who follow an unhealthy lifestyle with a diet that contains a lot of alcohol, fat, oil and […]
Conditions
16 Known Causes of Leishmaniasis
A parasite is a microscopic organism that lives within another organism. The organism that the parasite lives in is called the host. Leishmaniasis is a parasite that lives in infected sand flies. When a person is bitten by a sandfly that has been infected by this parasite they may develop leishmaniasis. The sand flies that […]
15 Signs of Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is the medical term for a buildup of keratin in skin pores. The accumulation of the protein blocks hair follicles, forming small, sandpaper-like bumps. Most people affected by the condition don’t seek treatment, as the disorder is not life-threatening. Keratosis pilaris is not cancerous, and you won’t run the risk of it developing […]
14 Common Causes of Itchy Throat
Ever dealt with the discomfort of an itchy throat? Mild or severe, an itchy throat is the most annoying condition one may have to endure in their lifetime. Treating an itchy throat involves dealing with the underlying cause which prevents one from taking medications meant for a totally different thing. In most cases, the condition […]