Children often have to hear that eating carrots will improve their eyesight, or that sitting too close to the TV or reading in dim light will damage their vision. As grown-ups we often hear that looking at a computer screen for long periods of time is the main reason why
Poisoning usually occurs suddenly and unexpectedly from a wide variety of sources. For the average person poisoning usually results from substances such as medicine and drugs; chemicals; pesticides; household products; plants; and animals (including insects and reptiles). What would be the best course of action for example in the event
A highly stressful situation, such as public speaking for the novice, or going for an important job interview, can lead to so much anxiety, that it impedes your performance – leaving you stuttering and stammering and unable to think clearly. However, instead of succumbing to anxiety in a stressful situation,
During the winter months, often once in bed at night, one is overcome with bouts of coughing! That persistent cough may be very irritating, but in actual fact it plays a vital role in the body’s defense against infection and inflammation in the lungs, by expelling mucus, microbes and foreign
Recent reports in the local and international press indicated that there is no scientific evidence that flossing your teeth prevents the forming of plaque or prevents tooth decay. The underlying message is one of why bother flossing it there are no proven benefits. Acting on a tip from his son’s
The mechanics of prostate cancer: There are no clear warning signs of early prostate cancer, besides possibly restrictive or obstructive urine flow. When symptoms do appear, they are indicative of an already enlarged prostate, which may be caused by being inflamed due to urinary tract infection, or a condition in
The signs and symptoms of colon problems may be caused by non-cancerous conditions, such as infection, hemorrhoids, irritable bowel syndrome, or inflammatory bowel disease. If you notice any of these symptoms, go see your doctor so the cause can be found and treated. Lifestyle factors that have the greatest effect
Even though genetics may play a small role in memory loss over the years, it is never too early or too late to focus on brain health, and understand which lifestyle changes can help and protect us from problems with our memory throughout life. Daily exercise – at least 30
Exercise does not only help with weight loss. There are just so many profound benefitsfor the body of regular exercise; and exercise too benefits every type of disease that humans can get. Lets remind ourselves once again about some of the amazing benefits of daily physical activity: Exercise improves your
Psoriasis is a chronic auto-immune disease, which appears as an inflammatory, proliferative disease of the skin. In the US alone there are over 7 million sufferers. One of the body’s immune white blood cells, called a T cell, by mistake attacks normal, healthy skin cells (keratinocytes), while triggering other immune
