As time goes by and millions of more people turn to antidepressant drugs to ‘escape’ the anxiety, stress and depression that modern life can sometimes cause, alarming horror stories about antidepressant use are piling up. The SSRI or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor was introduced as a ‘miracle’ drug that would greatly reduce the side effects [...]

What is sad about people who are suffering from diabetes is that many of them remain undiagnosed mainly because of lack of knowledge on the disease and lack of resources to even visit a doctor and know their real condition. In fact, more often than not, “diabetics” or the people who are suffering from diabetes [...]

(ARA) – Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 cause of death for both men and women in the United States. While heart-related illnesses are widespread, the good news is that your lifestyle choices can have a significantly positive effect on your overall heart health.
“You can easily improve overall heart health with a few, simple lifestyle [...]

(ARA) – Making your home more energy-efficient and airtight doesn’t seem to have a downside, does it? Modern home building and remodeling practices can help reduce your energy bill and your home’s carbon footprint. But there can be a hidden drawback to all this: poor indoor air quality.
“The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) tells us that [...]

Bronchitis refers to the inflammation of the bronchial tree, an important organ of respiratory track in the human body. Since the organ is related to the respiratory track, any adverse condition affecting the organ will affect the breathing too and therefore, in bronchitis, there will be difficulty in breathing. The condition occurs when the inner-wall [...]

Cold sores treatments are typically divided in to two broad stages. These can either be OTC (over-the-counter) drugs or creams, medications and home remedies for cold sores. Home remedies include the application of tea bags on the affected areas. Tea contains tannic acid that is antiviral in nature. It ensures that the herpes virus is [...]

Matt and Karen Douglas had only been married for a few years when Matt started exhibiting early symptoms of Huntington’s disease (HD). His symptoms started with small, uncontrolled movements, such as his hands twitching when he didn’t want them to; but the movements soon worsened and became so severe that Matt was unable to drive [...]

When the trees are starting to bud and the flowers are blooming this is the time that you want to look and feel your best. When spring comes around you will want to get out there in the fresh air and walk, bike, run or skate your way to being fit. You will find that [...]

Q: Several months ago I had a kidney stone removed. How can I prevent future kidney stones from forming?
A: In today’s culture you are ten times more likely to have kidney stones then at the turn of the 19th century, men and woman in today’s culture need to take preventative measures. Kidney stones are considered [...]

Those people who suffer from kidney stones must familiarize themselves with the different types as early as possible so they would know what to adjust. Not only changing your lifestyles, knowing what type of kidney stones develop in the body is important too because it will help you do the things that will avoid their [...]

When the stone sits in the kidney, it rarely causes problems, but should it fall into the ureter, it acts like a dam. The kidney continues to function and make urine, which backs up behind the stone, stretching the kidney. This pressure build up causes the pain of a kidney stone, but it also helps [...]

Kidney stones are deposits of mineral or organic substances that form in the kidneys. Approximately 10 percent of people develop kidney stones at some time in their lives. You’re most likely to suffer stones if you are male, are 20 to 40 years old, or have gout. Men are four times more likely than women [...]

DIABETES
What is Diabetes?
Diabetes
is a very common and well known disease now days. People have started taking it as serious as they take to Cancer, but the most important question to know is “What is Diabetes?”
Diabetes is known as problem of ‘high sugar’. Fasting blood glucose level of around 126mg% or more is called as diabetes.
What [...]

There are many types of diabetes, but the three most common are:
1. Type 1
2. Type 2
3. Gestational
These three types of Diabetes are same with some differences, everyone with diabetes has one thing in common and that is little or no ability to move glucose out of the blood into the cells, where it is converted [...]

When we talk about lowering cholesterol levels, we usually think about the drugs that chemically reduce LDL levels in the body. Today, recent studies are showing how herbal remedies can do the same thing except with a more organic and natural method. These are called natural cholesterol reducers.
Although some people still prefer the statin drugs, [...]

Gone are the days when women would stay back at home and do the house hold cores. Today, women are making use of their skills. They stand shoulder to shoulder to a man. Their work at times can be so hectic that they may hardly be able to spend their time on taking care of [...]

(ARA) – As important as a fitness routine is to your physical health, it’s just as vital to have a “well-being routine” that focuses on your mental health. Being well-rounded physically and mentally can foster balance between your work and personal lives, and help reduce everyday stress.
Stress is a major and growing health concern in [...]