Category Archives: General Health

Ever been with a group of people and the next thing you know your stomach seems to be singing them all a song? It can be pretty embarrassing, but the truth of the matter is that our bodies make some pretty strange sounds. Sometimes bodily sounds can indicate hunger or that you have to visit ...click here to read more

A thyroid nodule is a lump on the thyroid. The thyroid is located in the neck and is responsible for the regulation and release of hormones. Thyroid nodules – or cysts – can often be symptomless and go undetected, unless a doctor locates them during a check-up. If a thyroid nodule is large it may ...click here to read more

Common issues with the bladder involve incontinence, where a person frequently visits the bathroom and may even result in the bladder leaking. A person with bladder incontinence may have to wear diapers or pads to prevent the leakage from being noticeable. Another condition occurs when a person cannot empty their bladder or even urinate. This ...click here to read more

Does your morning routine involve reaching for a cup of fresh brew from your coffeemaker? For many of us it does. Nothing starts our mornings off better than a warm java that gives us a much needed jolt to get us moving. Although the habit is routine and we don’t really think much about it ...click here to read more

You probably have some idea of your pancreas and maybe even know its function, but if we asked you to point it out, would you know where to find it? For those of you who are not as sure about the pancreas, let us give you a quick synopsis. First off, the pancreas is located ...click here to read more

Happy, angry, excited, frustrated and anxious are just some of the different moods and emotions we can have throughout the day. Some things in life bring us joy, others bring us much sadness. But sometimes, for days on end, we feel quite down without even knowing why. Many things can affect your mood, like a ...click here to read more

If you believe that a kidney problem solely affects the kidneys – you’re wrong. As new research suggests, having a kidney problem is directly related to a brain disorder as well. The responsibilities of the kidneys include removing waste from the blood, balancing salt and minerals in the blood and producing rennin which helps manage ...click here to read more

We all get tired from time to time. Maybe we didn’t get enough sleep or we over-exerted ourselves throughout the day. Tiredness is normal – but too much exhaustion could signal a serious problem. A condition known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition where the individual constantly feels too tired to perform any ...click here to read more

If you have ever watched a baby you may have noticed how they spit-up or drool quite a bit. Sure, it may look cute on an infant, but you wouldn’t want to see an adult doing the same thing. Saliva is one of those human functions which many of us find gross, but the majority ...click here to read more

If you like to spice up your meals, you have many options to add flavor. Basil, mint and oregano are just a few examples of flavor-enhancing herbs. Aside from their flavor, herbs are often touted for their health benefits as well. Oregano – commonly used in Italian, Greek and Spanish cuisine – also contains many ...click here to read more

Kidney stones are incredibly painful stones which form inside the kidneys. There are many reasons why a kidney stone would develop, such as lack of water, too much calcium build-up and excess uric acid which can occur from a high-protein diet. There are also other causes for kidney stones which you may not be familiar ...click here to read more

There are many factors which can affect our eyesight, but we’ll bet the thyroid doesn’t come to mind first. If you already didn’t know, the thyroid can actually be responsible for eye diseases. The thyroid’s main responsibility is to regulate and produce hormones. When the thyroid is healthy and there are normal hormone levels in ...click here to read more

Neuropathy is the loss of sensation or feeling. It can occur from diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), infection, toxins, drugs, excessive alcohol consumption, inflammatory conditions, it can be hereditary or it can be idiopathic meaning no specific cause is ever found. When neuropathy occurs in the foot or ankle it can lead to Charcot arthropathy, or Charcot ...click here to read more

Most of us have known someone who has smelly feet, or perhaps you have cleared out a room with your own stinky tootsies. Your hoofs, piggies, or whatever you like to call them, get a real workout. You stand with them, walk and run, so they are bound to get sweaty and in some cases ...click here to read more