The burning sensation of heartburn is felt when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus, the tube that connects the back of the throat with the stomach. A band of muscle around the bottom of the esophagus relaxes when you swallow to enable food and liquid to flow into the
These conditions, although quite different in nature, all have one thing in common – they result from serious blood flow interruptions in our bodies. While heart failure is a condition that can gradually intensify over time, the onset of a heart attack, cardiac arrest or a stroke is sudden.
Some days one tends to feels more tired than on others, and a quick energy boost from a cup of coffee or a chocolate bar does not sustain you for long. Before reaching for the multivitamins or Vitamin B tablets, rather lets form an understanding of the source of energy
Some days one tend to feel more tired than others and a quick energy boost from a cup of coffee or a chocolate bar does not sustain you for long. Before reaching for the multivitamins or Vitamin B tablets, rather form an understanding of the source of energy in the
Age Group Systolic BP Diastolic BP MAX. Min. Avg Max. Min. Avg 3-12 years Kids 120 107 — 80 69 — 13-19 years Teens 120 105 117 81 73 77 20-24 years Adults 132 108 120 83 75 79 25-29 years Adults 133 109 121 84 76 80 30-34
Prof Nola Dippenaar has over time explored external and internal influences that affect one’s health. This unique approach has culminated in a comprehensive and integrative model of all these factors that play a role in one’s health, aptly named the “Circle of Health.” Looking at the Circle
What is watery eyes? Watery eyes occur when the eyes tear persistently or excessively to such an extent that the tear ducts are overwhelmed and unable to drain properly. An excess of tears can give the eyes a glassy look, may impair your sight, and result in tears dripping from
Blood pressure The heart is a pump that keeps blood moving through your arteries in order to deliver oxygen and nutrients to every tissue and organ in your body. You need a certain amount of pressure in your arteries to keep the blood flowing. Your blood pressure reading
What is invisible light? Harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun do not fall within the realm of visible light and form a portion of the spectrum of invisible light from 286nm (nanometers) to 400nm. This portion of invisible light is deemed to be harmful to the eyes. The harmful
Engine failure in a car results in instant stopping. Heart failure fortunately does not mean instant stopping for the body. This term is a bit of a misnomer as it does not mean the heart has come to a standstill, but it refers to a condition where the heart is
