Include healthier ingredients in your holiday menu without compromising a great time.

Getting the right pair of shoes can keep your feet healthy. Yes, the feet are not just a pair of muscles and bones. They require care and the right equipment so their function and overall condition will not be affected in the long run. What do you get for wearing the right pair of shoes? […]

Have you ever had the feeling of a burning sensation in your chest? You may think something is wrong with your heart, but it might just be acid reflux. As was said in the previous posts, the holidays are here. That means drinks, food, more drinks, and of course, more food. More often than not, […]

These days, the world of dieting and eating healthy seems to have been taken over by the term “Gluten-free”. With the bad press that gluten has got, people have jumped on the bandwagon against gluten. But what is gluten? Is it really that bad? What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein commonly found in grains. […]

Do you discharge stool more than thrice a week? Do you easily pass stool? If you answered no to both questions, you may be experiencing constipation. Excretion is a process that starts in the colon. The colon’s main function is to absorb water from residual food as it passes through the digestive system. This process […]

The holidays are upon us. A long break, time with loved ones, a lot of food, and bonuses are to be expected. Gifts in every sense, however, there is one type of gift that plagues people every year: gift ideas. Gifting is a very complicated activity for people who take it to heart. The good […]

How do you prepare for a COVID-free holiday? Are you still wearing facemasks? Do you still sanitize surfaces or yourself every so often?   People are aware of but are intentionally skipping these steps because of something called Pandemic Fatigue. Pandemic fatigue is the culmination of experiences, emotions, and perceptions collected during the pandemic.  It has been […]

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is a common infection of the urinary system. It is almost always caused by bacteria, but can also be secondary to fungi or viruses. The urinary tract comprises the lower (the urethra and bladder) and the upper tract (the ureters and kidneys). Most UTI cases affect only the lower tract but […]

Leptospirosis is the most common zoonotic pathogen in the world, being endemic in tropical regions and prevalent after heavy rainfall and flooding. The disease is most notorious for being easily contracted with wildly varying levels of severity. The disease is caused by pathogenic spirochetes of the genus Leptospira, and is most commonly obtained through contact with […]

Did you know there are easier ways of improving your eye health? In observance of World Eyesight Day, it is time to be more informed about basic eye health.  The eyes are as sensitive as they are useful. They require constant care but give us the ability to see.  Many dangers await people who neglect […]

Have you ever heard that alcohol will give you liver disease?  With Oktoberfest and Halloween coming, alcohol consumption is sure to be a staple at every gathering. Alcohol plays a rather large part in human life, with every culture having its own specialty drink. Often called a social lubricant, it brings life to social events […]

What is Rabies? Rabies is a viral disease that is highly fatal, but easily preventable. It is a curable disease but is still a very common concern, particularly for people who have frequent exposure to animals. It attacks the nervous system and causes inflammation in the brain, more commonly known as encephalitis.     Myths […]

ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects behavior. As the name suggests, the condition affects hyperactivity, impulsivity, and inattention.   ADHD is often discovered at an early age, but symptoms become more noticeable when dealing with changing circumstances such as when they start school. Most diagnoses are made during ages 3 to 7, […]

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person’s motor movements, including balance and posture.  The word cerebral means having or relating to the brain, and palsy, or paralysis accompanied by involuntary tremors. Caused by abnormal development or damage to a developing brain, this affects a person’s ability to control their muscles. […]