The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve of the body. It starts from the lower spinal cord and then down through your hips and buttocks, then down the back of the legs. If you suffer from sciatica pain, you will most likely experience mild to severe pain in the areas of your body where the […]
When white blood cells (lymphocytes) erroneously attack liver cells, they cause inflammation and damage to the liver. This results in the condition autoimmune hepatitis. There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis. Type 1 autoimmune hepatitis is the most common type of the disease. Although it can affect anyone of any age, it most commonly develops […]
Unrefined, unfiltered and unpasteurized apple cider vinegar is considered to have the most health benefits. Quality vinegar like this contains what is known as the mother. The appearance is dark brown with strands resembling cobwebs. As it is unfiltered the product may appear cloudy or contain some sediment at the bottom of the container. The […]
Many people don’t associate ADHD with adults. They think it is simply a disorder affecting children only. ADHD actually affects many adults and if you were diagnosed in childhood, it is possible that you still have some of the symptoms. It is also very probable that many adults have ADHD, which was not diagnosed at […]
Self-motivation refers to an individual’s ability to do things that need to be accomplished without the influence external stimuli, which usually means that of other people. If an individual is self-motivated they perform tasks and strive to accomplish their goals because they always have their own reasons and resolve to do so. It is what […]
Many women have read or been told that their unexpected weight gain may have something to do with their thyroid health. It is not always the case, but it is certainly a possible factor. Our thyroid gland is one of the major key players of how our body regulates our metabolism and how it uses […]
In this day and age, we don’t have to be told smoking is bad for us. We know it does terrible things to our body’s organs and overall health. Yet people still smoke. Unfortunately, it is an addictive habit that not only affects our body’s organs but also our brain. Here’s how it does. Causes […]
Being the largest organ of the human body, your skin is subject to any number of health risks. Your skin provides the initial defense against infection and disease, as it is one of the many components of your immune system. Young and old alike can expect some type of skin problem, large or small, in […]
We’ve all heard a woman (or their partner) complain about their pre-menstrual symptoms. Unfortunately, PMS symptoms remains one of the most poorly understood conditions among women, despite its prevalence. Although the ‘P’ in PMS stands for ‘Pre’, disturbing and often painful symptoms often continue for the duration of the menstrual cycle. However, what causes the […]
One obvious sign of a pregnancy is a growing belly, however, other signs and symptoms of pregnancy may differ between women. It is also possible for a woman to go through several pregnancies and experience different signs and symptoms in each of her pregnancies. However, a missed menstrual period is one of the main signs […]