Category Archives: General Health

Lump in throat (globus sensation) is the feeling of having a mass in one’s throat even if there is nothing physically present. This sensation can make it difficult to swallow, and in some individuals there is a visible lump on the side of their neck. Generally, a lump in the throat is not painful, but ...click here to read more

Lyme disease-induced inflammation causes nervous system changes, according to new research. Nearly 15 percent of Lyme disease patients develop peripheral and central nervous system involvement, which is accompanied by painful symptoms. Inflammation plays a role in these neurological changes, but the researchers found that the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone prevents many of these reactions. Researcher Mario ...click here to read more

In lupus patients, anti-inflammatory immune cells mature into pro-inflammatory cell types. A pressing question in lupus is why cells that are supposed to keep inflammation at bay don’t do their job. Research has now shown that B cells that normally regulate inflammation are signaled to become pro-inflammatory instead. The study was conducted on human blood ...click here to read more

While we don’t tend to talk about our pee too often – even to our physicians – it’s actually part of an incredible system to which we owe much of our health. Our kidneys work round the clock to filter water-soluble wastes, toxins, bacteria, yeast, excess protein, and sugars out of our blood, that would ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder, or OAB, affects about 15 percent of the North American population. People who have OAB find themselves using the bathroom eight or more times a day and can even have urge incontinence – involuntary loss of urine. Although it may appear that the older we get, the odds of us developing OAB increase, ...click here to read more

If you ever have ever wondered what it means when your tongue is white, well, we have the answer for you. We are going to explain the causes, symptoms, and natural home remedies for a white tongue coating, which can range in severity. A white tongue mainly occurs when the surface of the tongue is ...click here to read more

Libido is affected by many factors – the environment and the mood all have to be set just right in order for sparks to fly. But at times you find yourself being not in the mood more and more often. Or sex isn’t as enjoyable as it once was. These changes may seem like an ...click here to read more

Swollen lymph nodes behind the ear can be a result of many causes, some more serious than others. Found throughout the body, lymph nodes are bean-shaped glands that store nutrients and fluid, and aid in waste removal. Lymph nodes also produce antibodies to fight off bacteria, viruses, and other damaging elements in the blood. Once ...click here to read more

Shingles is only contagious to individuals who had not been vaccinated or to people who have never had the chickenpox. At-risk groups that can develop chickenpox as a result of exposure to shingles are infants, young children, and individuals who are not vaccinated. Generally, pregnant women are not at risk to develop shingles, but if ...click here to read more

Asthma may raise the risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the weakening of the main blood vessel in the body. It can cause sudden death if it ruptures. The study uncovered that asthma patients had a greater risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Other notable risk factors for abdominal aortic aneurysm include smoking, ...click here to read more

Zika virus spreads through sexual contact and researchers have uncovered how this transmission occurs. The new findings can help develop targeted drugs to fight off Zika virus. Lead researcher Shee-Mei Lok said, “This is exciting, as our structure will provide important clues to other researchers around the world who are working to find therapeutic agents ...click here to read more

Do you wake up still feeling groggy and tired? Does that 3 pm slump have you ready to snooze? From time to time, we all experience a dip in our energy levels, and there are numerous reasons why we feel more tired on certain days and energized on others. But if you’re tired everyday no ...click here to read more

It’s all about your tongue. Not necessarily a beauty feature, perhaps, but a close look at your own tongue color will tell you more about you than you think. That’s because the tongue is like a barometer to your body’s health and performance. By looking closely at the tongue, Chinese herbalists or naturopaths can detect vitamin ...click here to read more

Shoulder blade pain can occur for numerous reasons, and we are going to look into those causes along with the symptoms, treatments, and exercises that can help improve shoulder blade pain. The shoulder blades – known as the scapula – are two triangle-shaped bones located at the top of your back. The scapula is connected ...click here to read more