Are You Lactose Intolerant?
If that sleep-inducing glass of warm milk you count on each night has started leaving you with an annoying case of intestinal upset, you might be lactose intolerant. [more…]
The Differences between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
If you’ve got achy, stiff joints, you’re not alone. More than 46 million Americans suffer from arthritis pain. Arthritis comes in more than 100 forms. Two of the more talked about are rheumatoid and osteoarthritis [more…]
What Happens to Our Bodies while We Sleep
You might think your brain and body spend their sleeping hours in a blissful state of restful inactivity, but it’s not so. There’s a lot going on inside you while you’re slumbering. [more…]
What’s the Difference between a Strain, a Sprain, and a Fracture?
You jumped high and came down hard, but you got the interception. Unfortunately, you also got a very sore and swollen ankle. Now you’re left wondering if you’ve got a strain, a sprain, or fracture. [more…]
What to Expect after a Hysterectomy
What type of recovery you’ll experience after having your uterus removed depends largely on the kind of hysterectomy you have. Generally, abdominal and radical hysterectomies bring the greatest post-operative [more…]
Why Are So Many College Students Taking Adderall?
College students these days want highly focused study time so they can make the grades and graduate. Some of them are willing to illegally take the prescription drug Adderall to concentrate on studies. [more…]
Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Worse than Sugar?
High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has taken a significant share of the blame for the rising obesity rates among Americans. But is HFCS really any worse for you than regular table sugar? Scientists are still [more…]
Advantages of Using Medical Aromatherapy
Turn to aromatherapy as a natural alternative instead of using an over-the-counter drug to ease a cold, headache, indigestion, or bee sting — the simple complaints that you already take care of yourself [more…]
Having the Scents to Relax with Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a relaxing therapy. Relaxing fragrances help you deal better with stress and tend to produce slower frequency brain waves. You may not need it, but scents, including those in the following [more…]
How to Buy Essential Aromatherapy Oils
To gain the myriad benefits of aromatherapy, you have to buy the essential oils. Your shopping days will be much easier if you follow these simple tips when choosing which essential oils to buy: [more…]
Benefits of Essential Aromatherapy Oils
Essential oils enhance both the health and beauty of skin, hair, and nails. Aromatherapy puts these oils to use for their healing benefits for your body and mind. As an added bonus, they smell wonderful [more…]
Aromatherapy Scents to Help You Think Better
The same essential aromatherapy oils that pep you up and reduce your drowsiness also decrease the likelihood of becoming irritable or of getting headaches. The following list shows the mind-stimulating [more…]
Aromatherapy For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Aromatherapy is built around the healing properties of essential oils to help treat minor — and even more severe — ailments, enhancing relaxation, and boosting your mental acuity. Buying the right type [more…]
Gathering Basic Equipment for Your First Aid Cabinet
Minor – and sometimes more serious – injuries or accidents can happen anywhere, but particularly at home – for example, when chopping the veggies, doing the gardening or during DIY projects. Illnesses [more…]
Keeping an Eye on Normal Values for Vital Signs
Assessing breathing rate, checking a pulse and measuring temperature can help you to decide whether you or someone else may be more seriously ill than you think. To help you decide whether an observation [more…]
Knowing the Ten Commandments for Self-Diagnosis
Making an assessment and initial diagnosis of your health symptoms with the aim of forming a sensible ‘management plan’ often comes down to basic principles. Bear the following ‘commandments’ in mind when [more…]
Making a Note of Useful UK Telephone Numbers for Health Emergencies
Having access to the right help at the right time can make all the difference to effectively managing your health symptoms. Don’t waste time hunting around for phone numbers when you most need them – keep [more…]
Diagnosing Your Health Symptoms For Dummies Cheat Sheet (UK Edition)
Whether you’re concerned about a cough or anxious about lumps and bumps, this family health Cheat Sheet gives you the basic information you need for making informed decisions about your health up front [more…]
Avoiding the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Your driver’s education instructor told you to keep your hands at ten and two and your eyes on the road for good reason. They’re behaviors that will keep you safe from the dangers of distracted driving [more…]
West Nile Virus Symptoms and Treatments
Similar to an influenza infection, the symptoms of West Nile virus can leave a person feeling anywhere from a bit yucky to horribly ill. However, unlike the flu, a West Nile infection can cause meningitis [more…]
Treating Prostate Conditions
If you suffer from a prostate condition, you should be seeking a doctor’s help. Doctors have various treatments for prostate conditions, both medicinal and surgical. In some cases, such as prostate cancer [more…]
What Are the Signs of a Concussion?
A concussion is a brief loss of awareness or brain functioning after a head injury (such as a blow or fall). Some people can have a concussion and not even realize it. Others suffer a syndrome of symptoms [more…]
Women's Health: How to Prevent Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are fairly common in women. If you notice any symptoms of a urinary tract infection, such as painful urination or a frequent urge to urinate, it’s important to seek treatment [more…]
Bed Bug Prevention, Bite Treatment, and Extermination
The good news: you can’t catch any diseases from bed bugs. The bad news: Bed bugs' blood-sucking bites leave red, itchy marks on your skin — and the little varmints are difficult to get rid of. [more…]
iPhone Apps that Help Manage Diet, Exercise, and Disease
If you own an iPhone, you know the downloadable applications (apps) can help you find your way around town, pick a restaurant, decide which movie to see, and more. But did you also know there are hundreds [more…]
