Antibiotic resistance still a major Health Risk
Posted on December, 5 at 11:28 pm | Filed Under Health News
The coming into existence of the antibiotic-resistant still happens to be major public health problem say scientists who gathered at the largest meeting of infectious diseases.
The major concerns are resistant gram-negative bacteria and the bacteria that infects the young and healthy people. This problem is further heightened by paucity of new antibiotics that come [...]
Fructose May Raise Blood Pressure
Posted on December, 5 at 10:19 am | Filed Under Health News
Sugar loaded sodas can raise one’s blood pressure. They contain too much fructose, that is a common sweetener, which can boost up one’s blood pressure. It is obvious that sugar loaded soft drink can also increase one’s blood pressure.
Corn syrup which is high in fructose is found in many syrups and processed foods. Americans [...]
Facts about Gestational Diabetes
Posted on December, 5 at 3:17 am | Filed Under Diabetes
What Gestational Diabetes is all about?
Gestational Diabetes occurs only during pregnancy and about 5% pregnant women are affected by it according to American Diabetes Association. About 135,000 of those suffering from Gestational Diabetes are recorded in the US every year.
Gestational Diabetes develops when the body is unable to use insulin due to insulin [...]
Foot Cramps at Night
Posted on December, 4 at 11:26 pm | Filed Under Foot Care
Many people suffer a lot from foot cramps at night while sleeping. It is painful experience for them. The discomfort is at times unbearable. It can cause sleepless nights.
Muscles cramps are experienced by all. Even athletes have to cope up with foot cramps while practicing and during workouts.
What cause Leg Cramps at Night
Dehydration
Less intake [...]
Health Benefits of Spearmint Leaves
Posted on December, 4 at 10:14 am | Filed Under Herbs
What is spearmint leaves?
Spearmint leaves keep the mouth fresh and are used for medical and cooking purposes since Roman times. One comes across different types of spearmint leaves such as edible leaves, natural and some are sugary treats and are very delicious.
Spearmint is very effective among the mint group of herbs. It was [...]
Heat Therapy for Back Pain Relief
Posted on December, 4 at 3:11 am | Filed Under Back Pain
Back pain can be irritating and one would like to get relief from it. It after all interferes with your daily work. Although one is advised to remain active while suffering from back pain, it still makes it difficult for a person to carry out his or her daily chores as well as official work.
Different [...]
Living with back pain
Posted on December, 3 at 7:06 pm | Filed Under Back Pain
Pain of any kind can cause much discomfort and interfere in performing one’s daily chores. Unbearable pain can disable you in many ways. Back pain is no exception. Majority of the people, those who remain in the house or go out to work suffer from back pain.
At times the back pain can be chronic, [...]
Causes and Symptoms of Osteoarthritis
Posted on December, 3 at 10:04 am | Filed Under Arthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints. It involves breakdown of cartilage in one or perhaps more than one joint. Cartilages are cushions between bone joints. Cartilage loss can cause much pain in the joint.
This condition occurs mainly due to aging. Water content of the cartilage increases, while the protein content of these cartilages [...]
Top 15 Effects of Alcohol
Posted on December, 3 at 8:15 am | Filed Under Health Updates
Alcohol, when taken in excess, is bad for health. Casual drinking is alright. But due to daily stresses and strain people tend to drink too much. This can lead to a lot of side effects which can cause deterioration in overall health. Anything taken in excess is bad.
People drink due to psychological problems and sometimes [...]
Top 10 Professions that cause Back Pain
Posted on December, 3 at 3:57 am | Filed Under Back Pain
Back pain is a professional hazard in some of the career pursuits. The nature of work is such it demands a lot of physical activity and the end result is a severe back pain. One may have to stand for a long time or sitting for hours. This causes much strain on the back and [...]