Hemorrhoids, also called piles, are among the most common causes of anal pathology and are associated with conditions that increase pressure in the hemorrhoidal venous plexus, such as straining during bowel movements, obesity, pregnancy, chronic diarrhea, and a low-fiber diet. From understanding the anatomy of hemorrhoids to exploring the factors that contribute to their development, […]
In their book entitled, “Total Heart Health,” distinguished heart researchers, Robert H. Schneider and Jeremy Z. Fields singled out magnesium as a crucial mineral for a healthy heart. In particular, the scholars pointed out that sufficient amounts of the mineral are required to stabilize the heart and end palpitations. Findings from credible studies show that […]
A dental abscess is a common problem in many adults, and it happens when a collection of pus forms inside the gum or the tooth, and causes an infection. The symptoms of an abscess can include a throbbing pain in your tooth or gum, swollen and tender gums, sensitivity to very cold or very hot […]
Accidents are bound to occur and some may even happen at the comfort of our homes. Although ideally you should seek medical attention from a qualified personnel, sometimes you can solve some of the common issues on your own. An example of such an irritating issue is spillage of super glue on one’s hand. Super […]
Wood stains are special products used to design and decorate wooden surfaces and to give them an attractive finish. Besides giving decorative color, wood stains are also used to protect the valuable wood surfaces from the negative impacts of weather and from the yellowing caused by UV radiation. Though wood stains have been used for […]
An itchy or sore throat at night is a common problem that many adults and even children encounter on a regular basis. There are many over the counter medicines you can purchase to help with this, however, the very best way to combat an itchy throat is to try a home remedy. Not only are […]
Ear infections are very common. One should make sure that they treat it immediately. However, people tend to ignore the early signs thereby resulting in a full-blown infection. This chronic infection or Otitis, as the medical people refer to it, can be painful. Naturally, the first thing people do would try to go for the […]
Problems such as a cracked tooth, gum disease, grinding the teeth or abnormal bit can cause tooth pain. However, the most common type of tooth pain is caused by tooth decay resulting in cavities. Bacteria in the mouth react to starches and sugars resulting in cavities in the teeth. As bacteria tries to break down […]