DISEASES & TREATMENT


  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    What is IBS?- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Other symptoms of IBS IBS can also cause: IBS pain IBS pain may feel like cramping. With this cramping, you will also have at least two of the following experiences: IBS diagnosis Your doctor may be able to diagnose IBS based on your symptoms. They may also take one or…


  • Stomach Aches

    Stomach Aches

    You know that awful feeling: you’re nauseous; your stomach feels like it’s tied in a knot, and you don’t even want to move. What does your pain mean? Well, let’s talk today about abdominal pain. So, what causes abdominal pain? Almost everyone has pain in their belly at one time or another. Most of the…


  • GINGER

    GINGER

    ginger, (Zingiber officinale), herbaceous perennial plant of the family Zingiberaceae, probably native to southeastern Asia, or its pungent aromatic rhizome (underground stem) used as a spice, flavouring, food, and medicine. History Ginger’s generic name, Zingiber, is derived from the Greek zingiberis, which comes from the Sanskrit name of the spice, singabera. Its use in India and China has been known from ancient times, and by the 1st century CE traders had taken ginger into the…


  • INFECTION

    INFECTION

    An infection occurs when a microorganism enters a person’s body and causes harm. The microorganism uses that person’s body to sustain itself, reproduce, and colonize. These infectious microscopic organisms are known as pathogens, and they can multiply quickly. Examples of pathogens include: They can spread in several different ways, including through: In this article, we explain the…


  • Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis

    What Are the Main Causes of Conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis can be caused by a virus, bacteria or by allergies. Bacterial and viral conjunctivitis are easily spread from person to person. Allergic conjunctivitis is not contagious. Viral conjunctivitis Viral conjunctivitis is the most common type of conjunctivitis. This type of pink eye is very contagious and often spreads…


  • Yeast infection

    Yeast infection

    Overview A vaginal yeast infection is a fungal infection that causes irritation, discharge and intense itchiness of the vagina and the vulva — the tissues at the vaginal opening. Also called vaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection affects up to 3 out of 4 women at some point in their lifetimes. Many women experience at least…


  • WHY GOOD NIGHT SLEEP IS SO IMPORTANT?

    WHY GOOD NIGHT SLEEP IS SO IMPORTANT?

    Sleep is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities  to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Most adults require…


  • HABIT OF BITING NAILS(Onycho-phagia) AND WHAT IS IT RELATED TO?

    HABIT OF BITING NAILS(Onycho-phagia)  AND WHAT IS IT RELATED TO?

    Nail-biting is frequently associated with anxiety, because the act of chewing on nails reportedly relieves stress, tension, or boredom. Many people have the tendency to bite their fingernails, a condition known as Onychophagia which, according to the the American Psychiatric Association (APA)’s DSM-5 (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), is “compulsive and repetitive in nature”.…


  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Rheumatoid Arthritis

    What is rheumatoid arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that is chronic (ongoing). It occurs in the joints on both sides of your body, which makes it different from other types of arthritis. You may have symptoms of pain and inflammation in your: Uncontrolled inflammation damages cartilage, which normally acts as a “shock absorber” in…


  • Endometriosis

    Endometriosis

    WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Overview Endometriosis (en-doe-me-tree-O-sis) is an often painful disorder in which tissue similar to the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus — the endometrium — grows outside your uterus. Endometriosis most commonly involves your ovaries, fallopian tubes and the tissue lining your pelvis. Rarely, endometrial-like tissue may be…