Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is characterized by diminished levels of ‘good’ bacteria’ and excessive growth of ‘bad’ bacteria in the gut (dysbiosis) that leads to impaired digestive health. SIBO is linked with several gut-related and systemic conditions including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Celiac disease, … Read more

What’s the one thing most women have, that none of them want? Cellulite. Cellulite, which gives fatty areas (such as the thighs, stomach and buttocks) of the body a lumpy and bumpy appearance, is a condition that usually begins after females enter puberty. Cellulite forms … Read more

Arthritis is a condition that affects joints in any part of the body, be it your fingers, knees, or elbows. The affected joints may experience decreased range of motion due to inflammation, stiffness, and pain. Inflammation may also occur in tendons and ligaments surrounding the … Read more

Atopic eczema is a type of dermatitis characterized by red, swollen, cracked, and itchy skin that may form anywhere on the body including on face, on scalp, around eyes, and on hands and feet. According to the National Eczema Association, this condition affects over 31 … Read more

When you have genital warts, you want them to go away fast. Not only are these growths uncomfortable, itch, and unsightly, having them increases your chances of passing the disease that causes the warts onto other men and women. There are numerous prescription and over … Read more

About 10 percent of people in western countries must contend with nail fungus infections. Officially called onychomycosis, nail fungus is caused by fungi invading the nail plate, bed, or root. It makes the nail turn colors (usually brown or black), thicken, and sometimes smell badly. … Read more

When people talk about eczema, more often than not, they are talking about atopic eczema, which is a very common skin disorder. However, the term eczema is also used to refer generally to a group of skin diseases that share common symptoms such as skin … Read more

Eczema is a chronic skin disorder that causes skin to become dry, cracked, and irritated on various parts of the body including on face, hands, feet, on scalp, and even around eyes and eyelids. The bad news is there is no cure for the disease. … Read more

Having unprotected sex leaves you vulnerable to lots of different inconvenient and at times, downright embarrassing diseases, such as genital warts. What Causes Genital Warts? Genital warts is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease caused by particular strands of the human papillomavirus (HPV). [1] According … Read more

Fruit flies are some of the most common insects that invade our homes. As the name implies, these flies are attracted to overripe fruit or any sugary organic material. They also feed on decaying vegetables, as well as fermented beverages like soft drinks and beer. … Read more

If you are suffering from a persistent red rashes all over the body that is either itchy or painful (sometimes both) then chances are that you may be suffering from scabies. This article will provide a brief overview of the condition and will suggest some … Read more

Ringworm – what is it? Ringworm is the commonly used name for the medical condition of Tinea. It is a skin infection cause not by a worm, as its name suggests, but by fungus. It is a fairly common infection that causes a rash. It … Read more

What is Jock Itch? Jock Itch, known medically as Tinea Cruris, is a common fungal skin infection which typically manifests as pruritic skin lesions, affecting the groin region in young adolescents and adults. Epidemiologically, Jock Itch has a global distribution, but is more prevalent in … Read more

Tea tree oil is a pale-yellow oil extracted from the melaleuca alternifolia plant in Australia. It has been used for centuries by the Bundjalung people of eastern Australia to treat skin disorders, wounds, coughs, and colds. The oil has antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and antiseptic properties … Read more

More often than not people don’t take nail fungus seriously as majority of the population is unaware of this disease. As affected individuals may never have had an infected fingernail or toenail before, they think they don’t have to pay attention to the various warnings signs and symptoms … Read more

An ingrown toenail is a very common affliction of the toe among adolescents and adults. It is also known as onychocryptosis or unguis incarnatus among the medical community. Causes Ingrown toenails happen when the sharp outer edges of the fingernail on your toe start digging … Read more

Gout is a painful chronic disease that has long been linked to our diet, particularly our consumption of seafood and meat as well as alcohol. Common medical management approaches for gout will always involve certain dietary restrictions, some of which are so drastic that patients … Read more

Scabies is a skin infection caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite and characterized by intense itching, a bumpy rash, and sometimes tiny burrowing marks in the skin. Any part of the body may be infected including the genital area, face, wrists, between the fingers, and … Read more

Scabies is a common skin infestation that has existed for over 2,500 years. It’s caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite, a microscopic organism measuring about 1/3 millimeters long that induces intense itching when it burrows into the skin. Although male and female mites can often … Read more

Constipation is one of the most common afflictions that affect people of all ages and genders. In a nutshell, people suffering from constipation are not able to pass stool with any regularity. People who are fairly regular but are unable to completely empty their bowels … Read more

Becoming pregnant is a life changing event in every woman’s life.  However, once a menstrual cycle goes missing, the average woman will want to confirm pregnancy by taking a home pregnancy test. What follows are some important questions and answers about taking pregnancy tests, their … Read more

Going on a drinking binge has serious consequences. The day after overindulging in alcohol usually begins with lots of regret and a serious hangover. Along with the fact that sleep can be disrupted by overconsuming alcohol, it also leads to extreme dehydration because of its … Read more

We’ve all seen them on television and in fitness or fashion magazines – pictures of fit men showing off their abs. A six-pack in truth is quite desirable. Women love it and men like to show offer their perfectly chiseled abs at the beach, pool … Read more

Abdominal pain is a common condition that we all experience from time to time. Sometimes the pain is generalized and occurs in half of the stomach or over a larger area. Other times, pain is localized to one area of the abdomen such as the … Read more