It is a fact that millions and millions of people in the United States and even across the globe are suffering from high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Unfortunately, only 25% of hypertensive individuals can easily control their disease, and most others will suffer from this disease for the rest of their life. Read More
Heartburn & Acid Reflux Symptoms and Prevention
Heartburn comes with a burning sensation in the esophagus which is located underneath the breastbone. The pain starts from the chest then it can escalate to the throat, neck or angle of the jaw. Though heartburn is not associated with any illness of the heart, it is because the pain is felt in the breastbone where the heart is situated.
Acid reflux is a result of the abnormality in the esophagus reflux. This usually happens because of changes that happen in the barrier in between the stomach and esophagus. Acid reflux can also cause heartburn. Read More
The Consequences of Gallstones
A large number of the population in the United States, specifically an estimated 25 million people, are suffering from gallstones.
Gallstone is commonly termed in the medical world as Cholelithiasis. It is a condition in which there are stone formations in the gallbladder. It is four times more common in women, and commonly occurs between forty and fifty years old. Read More
Erectile Dysfunction: Man’s Worst Nightmare
There have been research studies in the United States that show a greater portion of the male population nowadays are suffering from a disease called erectile dysfunction. This disease causes a worst case scenario among males in such a way that it renders them to become less empowered, or have a decreased self-esteem. Read More
Hyperactivity in Relation to ADHD or ADD
We have all encountered the word “hyperactive.” It has even become a sort of buzzword or a moniker for someone who is always on the run or never seems to run out of energy.
However when you talk about hyperactivity in relation to ADHD or ADD, then that would mean that you are referring to some very specific behaviors. In someone who has ADHD or ADD, this would include the feeling of restlessness and constant fidgeting. Basically, imagine someone who can’t sit still and that they have to be moving a body part at all times. Kids with ADHD or ADD will not sit down when they are allowed to run around which is of course normal, however, they would still continuously do this even when told not to and even when other kids have already taken their seats quietly. Another symptom is that of having trouble waiting in line or having to take turns. However, not everyone who exhibits similar behavior actually has ADHD. It could be something else, entirely. ADHD is only diagnosed when a person exhibits a group of symptoms and is causing some problems with how the child or the adult functions. Read More