Cystitis (sis-TIE-tis) is the medical term for inflammation of the bladder. Most of the time, the inflammation is caused by a bacterial infection, and it’s called a urinary tract infection (UTI). A bladder infection can be painful and annoying, and it can become a serious health problem if the infection spreads to your kidneys. Less commonly, cystitis may… Read More »
If you have severe asthma and your regular medications don’t seem to be providing the relief you need, you may be curious whether there’s anything else you can do to cope with your symptoms. Some natural remedies may be able to ease your symptoms, reduce the amount of medication you need to take, and generally improve the quality… Read More »
The poppy plant (Papaver smoniferum) has been used as a traditional remedy for centuries. Native to the Eastern Mediterranean, its flowers come in various colors — primarily white and yellow The seeds these flowers produce are small, round, and bluish, black, or light to dark gray depending on where they’re cultivated. Poppy seeds are used in baked goods… Read More »
Apricots are a fruit with a ton of health benefits and which have been growing in popularity since… well.. No-one is really sure. One thing we do know? Apricots have a fascinating history from their richness in vitamins and minerals to being mistaken as an aphrodisiac in the times of William Shakespeare. 1. The origins of apricots are lost in… Read More »
Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water, and around 71 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that means drinking enough each day is not at the top of many people’s lists of priorities. To function properly, all the cells and organs of the body need water. Here… Read More »
After countless years spent on placement, in lecture theatres and locked up in your study on Saturday nights, you are finally qualified as a doctor. This can be an exciting but unnerving time in your life, since you are now applying all your theoretical and practical knowledge in real-world contexts. However, these are a formative couple of years… Read More »
Toothpaste has various uses, such as freshening the breath, helping to prevent oral problems including halitosis, whitening the teeth and helping with overall teeth cleanliness. However, it is interesting that it can be easily made at home using basic ingredients and a simple procedure. How was toothpaste made in the past? According to ancient records, the first toothpaste… Read More »
Men are significantly more likely than women to develop a hernia, specifically inguinal hernias, which occur in your inner groin. The disparity comes down to a small difference in anatomy that finds 25% of men developing an inguinal hernia at some point in their lifetime, while only 2% of women do. Understanding hernias A hernia develops when an… Read More »
Traditional physicians and naturopathy practitioners would swear by the medicinal properties of natural products and its greater effect on the human body as compared to pills, tablets, syrups and injections. For centuries, mankind has relied on more nature-friendly solutions to cure illnesses, such as herbs and spices. One of the many such natural solutions to battle many problems… Read More »
Baking soda and baking powder are both leavening agents, which are substances used to help baked goods rise.Experienced and amateur bakers alike often confuse them due to their similar names and appearances.This article explains the differences between baking soda and baking powder and how interchanging one for the other may affect your baked goods. What is baking soda?… Read More »