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Astragalus refers to a whole genus of herbs and small shrubs that belong to the legume family Fabaceae. The genus, which is native to the Northern Hemisphere, is often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine or TCM. Studies show that the herb may help alleviate a number of diseases. In TCM, Astragalus is also used as a pre-emptive measure to certain …

Side stitch – also known as Exercise-Related Transient Abdominal Pain or ETAP – is a type of muscle spasm that occurs on the side of the midsection. ETAP usually occurs during extreme physical movement, such as exercising, running or engaging in sports. Runners are particularly vulnerable to side stitches. While ETAP is not considered as a sports injury, more than …

Touted as the newest superfood, aronia is a deciduous shrub that belongs to the Rosaceae family. The shrub yields round, edible berries with dark violet rind and reddish flesh. Aronia berries are native to Eastern North America. The berries can be eaten raw or processed. They are renowned for their high levels of antioxidants. The berries are loaded with polyphenolic …

Echinococcosis is a type of parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocular’s tapeworm. These parasitic worms live in livestock feces but are associated with dogs as well. Echinococcus is common in Central Asia, South America, the Middle East, Mediterranean and Africa. Though rare, there were reported cases of Echinococcus infection in the US. Echinococcosis is transmitted by ingestion …

Saying ‘no’ to soda can be a challenge, especially when it’s in a cold perspiring bottle, waiting to be opened. Every can is packed with sweet bubbling goodness which you can pair with burger, fries, pizza, or all of them at once! The following 10 diseases linked to soda should make you think twice about opening a can: 1. Obesity …

Nerve damage is a progressive injury sustained in the nervous tissue. There are many variations of damages in the nerves, depending on the located of the affected area. There are three types of nerve damage: Neuropraxia, Axonotmesis, and Neurotmesis. Neuropraxia is less severe of the three nerve damage types. It’s caused by an interruption in the conduction of impulses within …

A boil is a localized skin abscess often caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. It’s characterized by a painful, swollen lump on the skin. A boil will start out as a hard, red lump. Over the next few days, the lump will expand in size. That’s because white blood cells, body liquid, and blood will fill the protrusion. As the …

You don’t need to suffer, but you also don’t need to spend a lot to be healthy. Known in the whole world having a natural wonder, Turmeric has been considered best for many health problems. And because it is readily available anywhere, there is no excuse that this could not be tried and appreciated. The medical community has proven its …

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus – SLE or lupus for short – is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects major parts of the body. That includes the skin, heart, lungs, kidneys, and the entire nervous system. Lupus is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. The condition is caused by a severely reactive immune system. The immune system will attack its own …

A seasonal allergy refers to an allergic reaction to pollen during spring and summer season. During these seasons, flowers and trees disperse pollen into the air. Some people are sensitive to such irritants.  For those allergic to pollen, their immune system is reactive to any allergen. When exposure occurs, the body will attack the irritant. This triggers the release of …