Some health conditions are more noticeable than others.You may not be too concerned by the number of times you go to the toilet each day.However, if the frequency is low, it could indicate more serious health problems.What’s more, your body needs to stay hydrated to function at a healthy level. Let’s take a look at eight ways you can increase your urine production. Quick Navigation What is Oliguria?Treating Oliguria with Lemon WaterUsing Water … [Read more...]
7 Of The Best Ways To Cure Sun Poisoning
Despite the name sun poisoning, this condition doesn’t actually mean that you’ve been poisoned by the sun.Instead, you are suffering from severe sunburn – and you’ll no doubt be feeling its painful after-effects.Typically caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation emitted by the sun, sunburn can take hold as quickly as 15 minutes. It inflames your skin so it becomes unbearable and induces various other unpleasant side effects.Knowing what causes … [Read more...]
Overcoming the Stigma: Psychosocial Management of Bipolar Disorder
An illness is challenging in itself, however, those suffering from mental illness are doubly challenged. Aside from the symptoms of their ailment and the disabilities resulting thereof, they also have to deal with the stigma of their disease. Consequently, mental illness sufferers rarely reach the levels of quality of life that they deserve. These stereotypes are most common in the case of mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder. … [Read more...]
27 Proven Cures for Mosquito Bites
Mosquito bites and the itching, swelling and rashes that accompany them are particularly hard to deal with. They can lead to a number of ailments, aside from occasional skin infections and allergies. Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria, dengue fever and encephalitis. We’ve comprised an extensive list of proven cures for mosquito bites to help you better deal with this pesky issue. Mosquito Bites: Why and When? Before going into the … [Read more...]
Quick Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis
Of the 52.5 million Americans suffering from arthritis (as CDC statistics show), 1.3 million suffer from rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory disorder manifesting itself in different small joints of the body. It is connected to disability, compromised life quality as well as premature mortality. But despite its clear signs and symptoms, rheumatoid arthritis is difficult to diagnose, especially since it often mimics other … [Read more...]
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia 101
Our society has been dealing with an ever-increasing prevalence of all cancer types, be it due to an increase of contributing factors or because better and more specific screening methods allow the cancer to be discovered sooner. According to World Cancer Fund statistics, there were more than 14.1 million cancer cases diagnosed worldwide in 2012 and, according to complex computer models, it’s expected that by 2035, 24 million people all across … [Read more...]
Dealing With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
CDC estimates reveal that approximately one million Americans suffer from a chronic, debilitating and complex disorder known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Though seemingly tiny compared to the total US population, this disorder’s prevalence shouldn’t be underestimated, especially since it affects more American citizens than multiple sclerosis, lupus and several forms of cancer do. Despite the fact that researchers and clinical practitioners … [Read more...]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 101
Do you cough violently and frequently? Do you find yourself short of breath often? Are you a regular smoker who coughs a lot? You just might be suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) without even knowing it. COPD, commonly known as chronic obstructive airway disease (COAD) or chronic obstructive lung disease (COLD) is a specific kind of obstructive lung disease which doctors define by a chronically weak flow of air. The list … [Read more...]
What Is the Chronic Disease Fund (Good Days) and How to Use It
If you’re one of the 117 million people (about half of the adults in the U.S.A.)* who are currently suffering from at least one of these many chronic diseases, chances are you may be interested in learning about the Chronic Disease Fund. This is a name which has brought hope of improvement in the lives of many. Of course, not every adult sufferer is affected by their particular chronic disease in a way that really damages the quality of their … [Read more...]
Chronic Kidney Disease 101
Chronic kidney disease, also known as CKD, is becoming an ever more frequent condition in contemporary society. The statistics regarding this particular disease are alarmingly high, as the National Kidney Foundation reports in a virtual chart that no less than 26,000,000 American adults suffer from chronic kidney disease, while many other millions are on the edge of developing this condition. Also according to the foundation, the types of … [Read more...]