Wasp stings are common, especially during the warmer months when people are outside for longer periods of time. They can be uncomfortable, but most people recover quickly and without complications. Wasps, like bees and hornets, are equipped with a stinger … Continue reading Wasp Sting: Symptoms, Treatments and Remedies
Tretinoin has been used as an anti-acne agent for almost 50 years. As a type of retinol, it’s able to combat several dermatological conditions. Skin is the largest organ in the body, and we continuously try new ingredients to make … Continue reading Tretinoin for Acne: Benefits, Uses, Dosage and Side Effects
If you’ve just cut your finger off in a table saw, it’s pretty clear that the emergency room should be your next stop. But not all emergencies are quite that clear-cut. Emergency rooms are the most expensive places to receive … Continue reading When Insurers Deny Emergency Department Claims
Adding to the ever-expanding list of ways to unwind and practice self-care is the use of a singing bowl or sound bath to boost relaxation. Some say that this practice actually dates back thousands of years but only recently has … Continue reading Singing Bowl and Sound Bath Benefits for Stress Relief and More
Psychological trauma is a response to an event that a person finds highly stressful. Examples include being in a war zone, a natural disaster, or an accident. Trauma can cause a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms. Not everyone … Continue reading What is Trauma? Types, Symptoms and Treatments
Tics are irregular, uncontrollable, unwanted, and repetitive movements of muscles that can occur in any part of the body. Movements of the limbs and other body parts are known as motor tics. Involuntary repetitive sounds, such as grunting, sniffing, or … Continue reading Tic Disorders: Causes, Types and Diagnosis
Overview A sore throat refers to pain, itchiness, or irritation of the throat. Throat pain is the primary symptom of a sore throat. It may get worse when you try to swallow, and you may have difficulty swallowing food and … Continue reading 12 Natural Remedies for Sore Throats
Overview You’ve probably heard someone say, “Eat your carrots, they’re good for your eyes.” You may have also seen advertisements for nutritional supplements for eye health. Can vitamins and minerals benefit your eye health and vision? Keep reading to learn … Continue reading Eye Health and Supplements: What You Should Know
Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating. It can result from injury, activity and some medical conditions. Back pain can affect people of any age, for … Continue reading Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
Excessive, uncontrollable sweating of the hands or palms, is called palmar hyperhidrosis. This medical condition is an extremly stressful, embarrassing, and confidence-wrecking problem. From ruined paperwork to slippery handshakes, sweaty palms can negatively impact your social life, education, and career. … Continue reading Sweaty Hands: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
It’s official: The new coronavirus was declared a pandemic, meaning it has spread significantly worldwide since it first emerged in China in December 2019, per the World Health Organization (WHO). There are over 292,100 confirmed positive cases (and counting) of … Continue reading When Will Coronavirus End? COVID-19 Containment, Vaccine Predictions
Any doctor will tell you that every guy needs a primary-care provider—a trusted physician who knows you, knows that your dad had a heart attack at age 40, helps you figure out how to tweak your life according to your … Continue reading Urgent Care, Telemedicine – Ways Going to the Doctor Is Changing
The majority of Americans have health insurance that includes coverage for prescription drugs. But unfortunately that doesn’t ensure that they can afford the specific drugs their doctors prescribe for them. In fact, many Americans report that their insurance plans sometimes … Continue reading When Insurers Don’t Cover Drugs, Prescriptions Often Go Unfilled
Roughly 10 percent of the adult population suffers from the type of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. (1) Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the thick fascia tissues of the heels. It’s a common running injury and usually … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches
Along with the common cold, the flu and other respiratory conditions typically comes a cough that keeps you up at night and limits your ability to breathe with ease. Although so many people suffer from a cough every year, many … Continue reading Essential Oils for Cough: Top 7 Oils to Help You Find Relief
Any time you take a medication, weighing the risks and benefits of the drug is a must. And now we must ask ourselves, “Is this one of the drugs linked to dementia and memory loss?” Emerging research is finding disturbing connections … Continue reading Popular Prescription Drugs Linked to Dementia
Hemorrhoids are a very common anorectal condition that affects millions of people around the world. Over half of all people will develop symptomatic hemorrhoids at some … Continue reading How to Get Rid of Hemorrhoids: Remedies, Causes, Precautions
Valley fever is a fungal infection that is most common in the Southwestern United States and parts of Central and South America. The fungus lives in the soil and can cause the infection when you breathe in dust or fungal … Continue reading Valley Fever (+ 5 Natural Tips for Managing Valley Fever Symptoms)
As the calendar inches toward spring, you might be enjoying the last few weeks of your life without seasonal allergy symptoms. But instead of just waiting for the sneezing, itching, and congestion to start all over again, here’s an idea: … Continue reading How to Prevent Seasonal Allergies – Seasonal Allergy Prevention and Remedies
Did you know there is a direct correlation between your dental health and your overall health? In fact, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, a part of the NIH, concludes that the mouth is a mirror of health … Continue reading Receding Gums: Causes + 10 Natural Home Remedies
Kidney stones are composed of either calcium salts or other acidic salts, such as uric acid, that can build up in the body. Passing of these stones can be extremely painful. About 80% of kidney stones are the type known … Continue reading 5 Kidney Stone Natural Remedies for Fast Relief
Cellulite is the appearance of orange peel or cottage cheese skin predominantly on the legs, butt, stomach, and back of the arms. Continue reading Natural Remedies For Cellulite That Work
