Dark Skin Discoloration There are dark skin discoloration disorders that we can effectively treat with homeopathy, traditional pharmaceuticals, surgery, and other non-traditional techniques and many conditions whose symptoms also include dark skin discoloration that are the result of significant advanced disease processes. This article focuses on those conditions whose treatments have known efficacy. To begin, [...]
Ginseng is a slow-growing herb native to East Asia and North America. It is known for its stimulant effects on the body, but has many other purported uses for well-being and health. Although the studies on ginseng have proved inconclusive for the most part, health practitioners across the globe have used it to treat a [...]
Herbal Remedies For Treating Common Health Problems Some of the most widely used herbal remedies will be discussed below. Where does the herb grow? What is the history and origin of its use? What claimed and actually proven benefits are associated with its use? These and many other questions and interesting facts about herbal remedies [...]
Vitamin D is a group of secosteroids that are soluble in fat. They are unlike other vitamins in this respect. The D group consists of five natural analogues and several synthetic analogues. One of the most prominent of the natural analogues is Vitamin D3, although some synthetic forms do exist. Vitamin D3 is one of [...]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALCAR) Acetyl-L- carnitine, commonly referred to as ALCAR, is very important to the human body. The nutrient is one of several forms of carnitine found within the body. The kidneys help to regulate the level of carnitines. All carnitines are antioxidants, helping to repair damage to cells and fight the effects of oxidative stress. [...]
Ascorbic acid is a water soluble antioxidant. Ascorbic acid is also referred to as vitamin C. The sugar acid, ascorbic acid, is white or pale yellow. The antioxidant is available in powder form or crystal form. Scurvy occurs in people from a lack of vitamin C. Vitamin C, the antioxidant, acts as an agent against [...]
Halitosis, or bad breath, is a combination of the Latin word halitus meaning “breath” and the Greek suffix “osis” which means “afflicted with” or “condition.” The word itself was actually coined by Listerine in 1921 as part of an advertising campaign. It is not a modern affliction but one that can actually be traced back [...]
Earache is a common medical condition that causes the swelling and inflammation of the structures that makeup the ear. These structures include the tympanic membrane, external auditory canal and the middle ear. Although very common in children, earaches can occur in adults resulting in pain, fever and irritability. An earache can also be a symptom [...]
One of the most terrifying injuries that can happen to a person involves suffering from amnesia. Imagine losing your entire memory, all of your life’s happiness and all of the pain; or imagine not knowing who your family is, or even who you are. Amnesia can affect anyone, at any age and at any point [...]
Allergies, estimated to afflict one out of every five Americans, are abnormal reactions to normally harmless substances in the environment called allergens. Upon exposure to an allergen, the body’s immune system mistakenly identifies it as a threat and takes defensive action against the presumed invader. The immune system’s inappropriate attempt to protect the body gives [...]
Thinning Hair and Hair Loss Hair loss in any form is a cause of distress for most people. Many assume that thinning hair, or loss of hair is simply an unavoidable aspect of aging. Others assume it is determined by heredity and therefore, cannot be avoided. It is important to note that there are numerous [...]
Leucorrhoea, or, as it is also known as, leukorrhea or leucorrhea, is a normal and common condition in which discharge from the vagina becomes changes in color or consistency. This discharge is often caused by inflammation or infection within the vagina or cervix. Irritation of the membrane lining can also cause leucorrhoea to occur. This [...]
Bone spurs are ossified or calcified growths that develop over normal bone. Despite their name, they are not jagged or sharp; they mostly resemble tiny bits of gravel attached to the bone most often at the site of an articulating joint. Often they are asymptomatic and go undetected for years, only turning up as an [...]
How often do people complain about pain or bloating in their stomach after eating? Unfortunately, this is an all too common occurrence, and not just for Americans, but people the world over. Indigestion, officially known as Dyspepsia, and more commonly called an upset stomach, is a condition that affects literally millions of Americans every year. [...]
Overview of Cholera Cholera is a bacterial infection of the small intestines. It causes violent diarrhea and severe dehydration. If untreated cholera is fatal in 30%-50% of cases. Death can occur in as little as four hours or take as long as several days depending upon the initial health of the victim. In the USA, [...]
All people are born with a genetic determination for the color of their hair. While this color may not be readily apparent at birth, by one to two years of age, hair color is set. For many people, this color lasts for about 40 years. As people age, they can lose the pigmentation in their [...]
There are two types of herpes diseases and both are caused by the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) or the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2). The first type of herpes is oral. The second is genital and is an STD (sexually transmitted disease). Although HSV-1 can cause genital herpes, HSV-1 is associated mainly with oral [...]
Wheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound produced when one breathes through narrowed or obstructed respiratory airways. Breathing seems difficult, and sometimes there is a feeling of tightness in the chest. Wheezing can occur with any of the following health conditions: Anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction that shuts off airways) Asthma Acute Bronchitis Aspiration (the presence [...]
Overview of Disorders, Symptoms, and Causes Sexual dysfunction is an umbrella name for a variety of problems that people may experience during any stage of sexual activity. Sexual dysfunctions may affect sexual desire, sexual arousal, and/or the ability to achieve climax (orgasm). Clinically speaking, there are four primary categories of sexual dysfunction, as they are [...]
Having dark underarms is a pretty common problem, contrary to what you are probably thinking. It’s not only you that has this type of problem. Most of us like to wear clothes that are sleeveless, but when you have dark underarms it can be an embarrassing situations. There are many things that can cause dark [...]