An allergy can be described as a malfunction of the immune system, an exaggerated response to certain substances. Your body mistakenly believes that something it has touched, smelled or eaten is harmful to it and your body releases massive amounts of chemicals, such as histamine to protect itself. It is believed that 11 million …
Parkinson’s disease affects approximately 1.5 million adults in the United States. Due to a deficiency in the chemical dopamine, which controls muscle coordination and movement, Parkinson’s disease most often affects motor skills and speech. People with Parkinson’s disease often experience difficulties with movement; many of them shake uncontrollably or go rigid. Balance is often …
Nail Biting is a habit where a person usually bites their fingernails or toenails. This may be because a person is feeling bored, nervous, stressed or he/she maybe hungry. The reasons are varied. Excessive nail biting is a sign of mental or emotional disorder. This habit can be compulsive and a person maybe busy …
Many who suffer from allergies find themselves suffering almost constantly, especially in the spring and summer months when the pollen counts are elevated heavily. What is the solution to the problem? While there is no permanent solution for those who suffer from allergies, there is some relief that can be discovered. Using some non-medication …
Before you can even think about finding a cure for your ringing ears you must be sure why your tinnitus started in the first place. Exposure to noise accounts for more than 80% of all ringing in the ear cases worldwide. Ringing ears can be caused by fireworks, gun shots, industrial equipment or even …
Are you about to venture into the world of wearing contacts? Many people in need of corrective lenses choose to wear contact lenses because of the comfort and an aversion to looking awful with glasses. Glasses slip down your nose, weight on your ears and nose, and have glare problems with light. You also …
Taking good care of our teeth is hygienic. The mouth is actually home to thousands of harmful bacteria and if you do not have your teeth cleaned and checked professionally, you could be prone to oral bacteria-related illnesses. Many people think that brushing their teeth is enough. Unfortunately, health experts believe that a person …
If you have a back injury or are recovering from back surgery, you know it can be a debilitating experience. Most people don’t know how important their back is until they injure it in some way, and then the simplest chores become painful events. A back brace can help alleviate symptoms from minor back …
The most important restorative opportunity for the human body is the period of time during sleep called “R.E.M.” R.E.M. or rapid eye movement, accounts for 20-25% of adults total sleep time. These cycles last between 90-120 minutes. The typical adult has between 4-5 R.E.M. periods per night. These periods of sleep are absolutely vital …
A lot of people already know that snoring isn’t a normal condition during sleep. But there are still more individual who think that snoring is just another funny problem that anyone can make jokes about at any given time. Although there are quite a handful of sprays and pills available today for people with …