Probiotics can be described as the good or the friendly bacteria that are present in certain foods and supplements. People all around the world are becoming more aware of the several health benefits of probiotics. There are many health conditions...
For those who live in cold climates, spring provides a welcome respite from the cold and gloominess of winter. It is a time of rebirth, when the melody of birds and the scents and colors of plants and flowers delight the senses. The sun resumes...
Digestive problems are rather common today because of the change that our lifestyle has undergone. When the stomach produces too little acid or too much of it, the body has difficulty digesting food properly. Stomach acid, also known as gastric...
What is gastroparesis? Gastroparesis is a term used to describe a weak stomach. In order to digest the food that is consumed, the stomach has to churn the food and liquid in it and break it into small fragments before pushing it into the...
The male reproductive gland is referred to as the prostate. Prostate enlargement usually occurs in men as they advance in age. The swelling of the gland may exert pressure on the urethra and bladder and urination problems may occur as a result....
The uvula is a small conical projection that hangs down from the soft palate at the back of the throat. The uvula is made up of tissue and muscle and is responsible for creating the sounds of the human voice. In addition to the articulation of...
When fertilization takes place as a part of reproduction, the genetic material from each parent is mixed together. This mixing of genetics provides the guide for the development of the unborn child. It is through the transfer of genetic...
A stroke is a very serious health issue and requires emergency medical assistance. When a person suffers from a stroke, the brain stops receiving blood or receives very little blood. Oxygen or food supply to the brain is cut or drastically...
An allergy, in normal circumstances, is caused by allergens, that is, something that the body considers foreign. An allergic reaction is a form of hypersensitivity and can range from food allergies, skin rashes, respiratory disorders, and...
What is an allergy? When our immune system reacts to allergen, that is allergy-causing substances, we have what we called an allergy. Under normal circumstances, our immune system protects our bodies from substances that are likely to make us...