Month: January 2022

There are pouches in the wall of the colon and these pouches can weaken, causing diverticulitis. The severity can range from mild symptoms to more severe symptoms that result in emergency care, such as bowel obstructions, blood loss and abscesses. Let’s take a look at the 10 most common diverticulitis symptoms that you should watch...

White blood cells, also called leukocytes, move throughout the bloodstream and perform many critical functions. Most of those functions relate to immunity. When the immune system detects a virus or bacterium, it releases chemicals that attract white blood cells. The leukocytes destroy the invaders. Too few white blood cells cause many health problems. Most healthy...

How Common are Toothaches? According to statistics from a 2013 study, one in eight Americans have sensitive teeth. A painful tooth can cause enough discomfort to impact your quality of life. A toothache can be a sign of gingivitis or periodontal disease. So if you have sore or painful gums, it is advisable to see...

15 Quick-Relief At-Home Remedies for Acid Reflux Acid reflux, also referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), is a common condition for infants and kids but also affects adults. The digestive condition occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter (a muscle in the stomach) relaxes and allows acid to flow back to the esophagus. In infants...

Your gallbladder is a small organ that is right underneath the liver. It works by secreting, concentrating, and storing bile. This makes it easier for your body to digest fatty foods. For most healthy people, the gallbladder is a redundancy that backs up a task the liver can perform independently. Therefore, if a person is...

Introduction: What is “Bad” Cholesterol? LDL (Low-density Lipoprotein) is often referred to as “bad cholesterol”. LDL collects on the blood vessels of the veins and arteries. As a result, the vessels narrow, blocking blood flow from the heart to other organs. One way you can lower your cholesterol is by adopting a healthy lifestyle. Here...

Carbohydrates are macronutrients coming in three different types: fiber, starch, and sugar. Our daily food intake typically includes some form of carbohydrates, with sugar being the least healthy due to metabolizing quickly, resulting in blood sugar spikes. Starch, found in plants, grains, and potatoes, is a polysaccharide, metabolizes slower, and is a more healthy carb....

The use of chia seeds goes back to the ancient days when it was a significant part of the diet of the ancient Aztec and Mayan communities. Chia seeds were highly regarded for their nutritional benefits. The term “chia” emanates from the Mayan language, which means strength. Chia seeds are incredibly nutritious; they are excellent...

Shingles is a viral infection that arises from the varicella-zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox. Even after recovering from a chickenpox infection, the varicella-zoster virus can still linger in your nervous system for years. The dormant virus can reactivate many years later as shingles. However, shingles can only arise in people who have previously had...

Liver damage can occur for a variety of different reasons. Everything from birth defects, to age and even substance abuse, can trigger long-term damage. But no matter what the cause of liver damage it will usually present itself with one or more shared symptoms. By looking out for the following symptoms you can get liver...