A species of yeast known as candida albican is responsible for an infective condition called Candidiasis. Candida albican is actually a natural inhabitant of the large intestine but is safely limited by the other flora in the intestines. However, sometimes, this balance can be disrupted and an overgrowth of yeast… Continue reading
Ulcerative colitis is considered an aspect of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It usually develops in the rectum and colon. Mild cases of ulcerative colitis can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and intestinal cramping while severe instances of it may lead to loss of weight, fever, bowel blockages and bloody… Continue reading
Oftentimes diagnosing and treating chronic pelvic disorders can be extremely difficult to do. This leads to an ineffective resolution of the condition and its underlying cause. Occasionally, proctitis can be the origin of the pelvic pain. Proctitis generally pertains to the lining of the rectum (rectal mucosa) being inflamed. It… Continue reading
Sleeping difficulty and Insomnia is quite a commonly occurring experience in today’s highly stressful, frenetic and busy society. These sleeping problems most often occur in large cities where living is filled with excitement and gaining restful and adequate sleep can be difficult. A large number of people have had and/or… Continue reading
Acupuncture for the treatment of asthma has been practiced in East Asia for thousands of years. Modern medicine is now able to effectively resolve the symptomatic problems of asthma, and in really grave cases, can even save your life; however, even the magnificent accomplishments of modern medical science are still… Continue reading
Western trained doctors often see anemia as an indication of another underlying health problem. Iron deficiency anemia or IDA, for short is the most common form of anemia that occurs among others, in women who are in menstruation. Also, more than half of pregnant women suffer from iron deficiency. If… Continue reading
Pain caused by arthritis has never been easy to treat. Arthritis drugs that are unpalatable and/or toxic are the ones often used to help control and alleviate arthritis symptoms. Acupuncture can bring about significant relief of arthritis pain and thus offer an alternative arthritis therapy for tens of millions of… Continue reading
There are about 400 million women all over the world who are suffering from anemia. A lot of them may not even be aware of its symptoms and often blame its mild symptoms to the pressures of modern life. Anemia is a word that literally means “without blood.” It is… Continue reading
One common form of allergy is allergic rhinitis which is usually a perennial and seasonal type of allergy marked by episodes of copious nasal discharge, nasal congestion and sneezing. Some patients also manifest red and itchy eyes. The increase of congestion in the sinus pathways can lead to asthmatic symptoms,… Continue reading
The symptoms of heart palpitation can include factors like: Heartbeats that pump blood more vigorously than normal Heartbeats that go extremely fast Fluttering heartbeats Skipped heartbeats For most people with heart palpitations, they experience this sensation mainly in the chest. Some people, however, may feel their heart palpitation sensations not… Continue reading