Low blood pressure (Hypotension) is blood pressure that is so low that it is causing symptoms or signs due to the low flow of blood through the arteries and veins. When the flow of blood is too low to deliver enough oxygen and nutrients to vital organs such as the brain, heart, and kidney; the […]

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Hypertension, or High Blood Pressure, can be defined as the force that the blood exerts on the veins and arteries while it circulates around the body.
Blood pressure is controlled by a variety of organs and body systems, including the heart, the blood vessels, the kidneys, the brain and the adrenal glands, as well as the […]

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Bronchitis is an inflammation or obstruction in the bronchial tubes leading to the lungs. Acute bronchitis is characterized by coughing, mucus build-up, breathing problems, fever, back pain, chest pain and sore throat. The condition usually comes on suddenly and lasts from two to three weeks. Chronic bronchitis is a form of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease […]

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Flatulence is a common problem that affects everyone at some point of time or the other in their lives. It is caused when there is the need to drive out excess air built up in the body. The gut from the Oesophagus to the Rectum contains various gases, mainly oxygen and nitrogen that are produced […]

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common intestinal condition characterized by abdominal pain and cramps; changes in bowel movements (diarrhea, constipation, or both); gassiness; bloating; nausea; and other symptoms. There is no cure for IBS. Much about the condition remains unknown or poorly understood; however, dietary changes, drugs, and psychological treatment are often able to […]

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A migraine is a severe, throbbing headache that usually begins on one side of the head but may affect the whole head. Attacks can last for hours or days and may be preceded by warning signs.
The precise underlying cause of this type of headache is unknown. The prevailing theory is that they are sparked by […]

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Ginger is the most common herbal remedy for seasickness. Remember how your mom used to make you drink ginger ale when you were a sick child? Unfortunately, many ginger ales on the market today do not contain “real” ginger.

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Delirium is often a scary word for someone and in fact it is a scary disorder. It is a complete state of confusion that affects your mental state to the point that you are unaware of what is going on around you. It develops very quickly and can leave you feeling confused, unaware of your […]

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Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that causes itching, redness, and skin lesions. It’s difficult even for dermatologists to uncover the source of this bothersome skin problem. Some obvious causes, though, are contact with an irritant such as poison oak or ivy, harsh chemicals, or anything to which one is allergic. Stress also seems […]

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Researchers have yet to clearly understand why some people’s immune systems over-react to exposure to pollens and other environmental elements,while other people do not suffer from this problem.

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