Seasonal allergic rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, or hay fever is common in the US when springtime comes. This is usually because of the presence of allergens that are freed in the air after winter. “Hay†fever doesn’t mean that it is caused by hay.  This is a reaction to the various allergens that surround you. When there is an inflammation of the sinus lining as well, this is called rhinosinusitis
Folic acid is usually associated with pregnancy because of its effects on the optimal development of the baby’s nervous system. But for non-pregnant individuals, folate, folacin, or vitamin B9 aids in the build-up of homocysteine,  increases production of cells, and prevents anemia. This nutrient is also responsible  for keeping you safe from osteoporosis and dementia.
Carrying a child in your womb is a very big responsibility. Once you find out that you are pregnant, everything changes I a snap. Your life undergoes a 360-degree change that only you could really deal with primarily. You start to be extra cautious about what you do, about what you wear, and especially about what you eat.
Anxiety is an acute condition with an extreme and constant feeling of uneasiness in the form of apprehension and vanity. The person with anxiety becomes susceptible to the refusal by other people around them. Continue reading
Anorexia nervosa or simply known as Anorexia, psycho physiological eating disorder characterized by a rejection to sustain a good physical shape and there is an obsession of fear in attaining weight. An individual affected with anorexia nervosa is persistent in feeling of being hungry but try to refuse themselves with an intake of a very small amount of food. Continue reading
When you are told to drink your milk, eat your greens, or go out in the morning sun, you should do it. Any one of these activities will definitely help you with your daily allowances of calcium and vitamin D (choecalciferol). As you may know, calcium is responsible for strong bones and teeth; proper nerve function; efficient secretion of enzymes and hormones; and good contraction of muscles. Vitamin D makes the effective absorption of calcium in your body. It prevents cancer. It is also important for maintaining mental, bone, and cardiovascular health.
Health awareness is a constant practice these days. It seems that everyone is at a constant guard of what they do and what they eat. Cholesterol is one of the most debated parts of a diet. This alone is not harmful at all. In fact, it occurs naturally in your body to help make various anatomical structures to be complete and thus, function well.
Colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the world, especially among the developed countries where food is readily available and affordable. Not too worry, however, colon cancer is treatable with good prognosis if detected early. Hence, let us take a closer look on what is colon cancer, how to identify risk factors, early signs and symptoms.
Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is a primary, persistent illness with genetic, psychosocial and environmental aspects affecting its development and symptoms. It is considered as a progressive illness that can be fatal if it is not well treated. Alcoholics keep on abusing alcohols in spite of severe adverse health, personal, job-related and financial effects. Continue reading
Generally, fats are needed by your body. Fat is required for the formation of vital parts of your cells and for cushioning the vital organs as well.  There are two kinds of fat—good (HDL) and bad (LDL). HDL means high density lipoproteins. These are what you should always take in so that your cholesterol level may be lowered and so that you may be able to have good circulation and a good storage of energy. LDL or low density lipoproteins are the bad fats that you should keep away from because these are the culprits when it comes to very poor health. Not only will you have undesirable curves, but also diseases of the heart, blood vessels, and liver, among others.