Phlegm can be bothersome and the presence of green phlegm gets us worried. Phlegm is essentially a defense mechanism to fight against bacteria and virus attacks. It is produced in the lungs, bronchial tubes, throat passages, and sinuses. Phlegm...
Phlegm is generally the mucous that is coughed from the throat. It is essentially the immune system that is at work, fighting bacteria and viruses. It is a jelly-like water based fluid that varies in color from white, yellow, green, to dark...
Erectile dysfunction is a sexual disorder that causes the man to be unable to develop or even maintain an erection. The reasons for erectile dysfunction are two-fold; mainly the kind of lifestyle he leads coupled with the medication he takes and...
Bacterial colon infection is caused when there is an imbalance in the levels of bacteria that are normally present in the colon. The imbalance could be due to heavy usage of antibiotics. This disturbs the bacteria that are normally found in...
Ear wax is a natural secretion of the body that protects the ear from bacteria, dust, and insects. In spite of its natural benefits, build up of too much wax may become injurious to health. The impacting of ear wax in the ear canal may even...
There are certain possible side effects to Botox, as is the case with any other drug. Botox is administered through injections and is used for the treatment of wrinkles and fine lines. These injections are administered by physicians only. Botox...
Diverticular disease is a condition that affects the digestive system. It is most commonly found in the lower part of the large intestine. The condition occurs when small pouches or pockets form in the wall of the colon and lower large intestine....
Blood is the medium through which nutrients and oxygen are transported to every cell in the body. Blood also contains white blood cells and other components of the immune system that help to defend the body as well as repair damaged parts of the...
The liver is a very important organ for the human body. It has may important functions like processing nutrients that digestion of food creates, handles the drugs from the intestines, recycles erythrocytes or red blood cells by breaking them...
The human heart periodically sends an electrical impulse to the different valves and ventricles of the heart. This electrical impulse tells the heart to beat. Sometimes this electrical impulse gets blocked. This blockage is called a bundle...
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