What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome and How Can It Be Treated?
Are your on and off again bathroom habits disrupting your daily life? If so, you probably have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This is a functional bowel disorder that affects 3-20% of Americans often women. IBS can be embarrassing and uncomfortable. So how do you treat it and ensure it doesn’t continue disrupting your life? Keep reading for everything you need to know about IBS, including caus...
Helpful Tips for Insomnia Treatment
Are you tossing and turning every night? Are dark circles staring back at you in the bathroom mirror? It's possible you're not getting enough sleep each night. In fact, about 25% of Americans experience acute insomnia each year. Thankfully, about 75% of these individuals recover without developing persistent chronic insomnia. You can, too! Here are 10 simple tips for insomnia treatment. With th...
Ten Tips for Getting Heartburn Relief
Did you know that more than 60 million Americans experience heartburn at least once a month? Getting heartburn once a month might not sound too bad, but over 15 million Americans experience heartburn every day. In addition to causing discomfort, frequent heartburn can be damaging to your esophagus and put you at a higher risk for certain types of cancer. If you're one of the 11.9 percent of ...
The Complete Guide to Treating Winter Allergies
Are you starting to feel some symptoms of winter allergies? As we reach the summit of the winter season, colder and harsher temperatures will surely come our way. This is especially true for those in the northern part of the country. As such, a rise in the occurrence of winter allergies is not unusual. Keep reading to find out how you can get better today! Minimize Exposure to Allergy Triggers...
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Allergy Medications
Up to 30% of the world's population is affected by allergies every year. Allergies can be triggered by pollen, dust, mold, and all sorts of other things unique to an individual. Unfortunately, the symptoms can be rather debilitating for some. On the other hand, we are lucky enough to live in a time where we have medications that can help us cope with the effects of allergies. Not all of these me...
How to Manage Winter Asthma: Everything to Know
When many people think of asthma, they associate it with exercise and common warm weather allergens. While these things can trigger asthma, asthma sufferers have unique problems during the winter. Winter asthma is no less troublesome than asthma during any other part of the year. Different people will experience different symptoms (better or worse) during each season. We're here to talk abou...
What Causes Chronic Heartburn and How Can I Fix It?
Have you ever had a delicious meal, only to feel a sensation of burning or tightness in your throat or chest? This common condition is known as heartburn, and it’s an issue many of us will experience at one point or another. Research suggests that a fifth of U.S. adults have occasional heartburn, with 10% experiencing it every day. However, what happens when your heartburn doesn’t seem to ...
The Complete Guide to Dealing With Migraines
Migraine headaches can stop you in your tracks. These debilitating headaches affect more than 35 million Americans every year. Migraine sufferers know that a migraine is much more than just a simple headache. They come with a long list of other symptoms, each of which can seriously impact your quality of life and get in the way of your daily activities. Unfortunately, dealing with migraines is a r...
Oral Thrush Symptoms in Adults: What to Look For
Many people find thrush too embarrassing to talk about. Because of that, they aren't aware of common oral thrush signs and symptoms, and they're unwilling to ask for help. In reality, thrush is a common condition. It's not something "dirty" or embarrassing, and it's easy enough to cure if you catch and treat it early on. If you're not ready to talk to someone about your potential oral thrush si...
What Is Ringworm and How Can I Treat It?
Ringworm is a contagious fungal infection of the skin that is very common in the United States among both humans and animals. Also known as dermatophyte infection, dermatophytosis, or tinea, the name ringworm refers to the infection's appearance of a worm in the shape of a ring. It is caused by mold-like parasites that live on the outer layer of the skin. It can be spread in a number of ways...