Health

Eczema or dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin. Although there are different types of eczema, all of them exhibit typical patterns of skin inflammation caused by different irritants. One of the most common types of eczema is atopic eczema.  Atopic eczema is triggered by an allergic reaction. People suffering from atopic eczema may have a higher risk of developing …

Migraine and stroke might seem like two different conditions altogether but some experts believe there is a complex relationship between the two. The underlying link between strokes and migraine is a subject of multiple investigations. According to researches, people who suffer from migraine have an increased risk of suffering a stroke during or after a “thunderclap headache.” A thunderclap headache …

Waking up with a stiff neck or shoulders means nothing else but pain. It’s not only painful but very uncomfortable too. While pain often accompanies stiff neck and shoulders, it may also signify other underlying conditions. Of course there are many ways in which you can relieve the stiffness of your neck and shoulders but if the pain lasts more …

It’s okay to party all night and drink alcohol but when the alcohol is too much then chances are, you will definitely get an awful hangover in the morning! If this has happened to you one too many times, you need to find a good cure for that nasty hangover. One of the best ways to cure this hangover is …

Herbs are not only great in cooking but also in helping cure certain illnesses. They have been used by countries in Asia to cure sickness but if you have autoimmune diseases, it’s best to know what kind of herbs you should avoid to lessen the risk of allergies and complications. What is an autoimmune disease? Autoimmune disease/s is basically diseases …

A broken nose is a fracture of the nasal bones. It’s often caused by damage to the nasal cartilage, particularly the nasal septum —the flexible part of the nose that divides the left side of the nose to the right side of the nose. A broken nose occurs when the face is unprotected from impacts due to accidents, violence, or …

Athlete’s foot, also known as tinea pedi, is caused by fungal infection that affects the upper layers of the foot’s skin. A type of fungus called Trichophyton causes the condition. Trichophyton is commonly found on floors and clothing. However, this type of fungus does not affect the body unless the conditions are conducive for it to thrive. In order for …

Whenever there’s an itchy part of your body, scratching it would be the best solution. But what if the itchy part is inside your ear canal? How are you going to scratch it then? This may sound ridiculous but an itchy ear canal can drive one crazy. It’s something that needs to be relieved immediately but if you cannot scratch …

When we talk about heart attack, we usually associate it with men but heart attacks don’t happen to men alone. In fact, there are many cases of women suffering from heart attacks too. However it is not too often that we hear about cases like this but the truth is, both men and women can suffer from heart attacks. Unlike …

Contrary to common belief that men and women of the same height and built will experience the same effects from consuming identical amounts of alcohol, women will get drunk faster than men. So the quick answer is yes, alcohol does affect women more than men. Why? A woman‘s body processes alcohol differentlythan a man’s. Clinical tests conclude that women are …