Diet and exercise alone does not always give you the results you wanted. With that, comes the pharmaceutical industries and their variety of diet pills promising positive results. Diet pills are drugs designed for weight loss. They work either by decreasing one’s appetite, increasing the body’s metabolism and/or interfering with...
You know what they say when it comes to choosing the right food that you are what you eat. True enough. Part of having a healthy lifestyle is for you to know the value of the food you’re eating – it’s nutrients as well as its impacts on your body....
Tonsil is the two lymph nodes (oval-shaped pads of tissue) at the back of the throat. It’s the immune system’s first line of defense against bacteria and viruses that enter the body through the mouth. It produces white blood cells to help the body fights infection. Once a bacterium enters...
Eating disorders are commonly identified as psychological conditions determined through the patients’ abnormal eating behavior. They affect all social classes and ages. The conditions are usually caused by severely worrying about weight gain or by having an unattractive body shape. Even celebrities are not safe from this condition. There have...
Anorexia nervosa is psychological condition wherein a person fears to suffer from a distorted appearance and gain weight. It affects people of all ages. Having this eating disorder puts the patient’s life at risk. It results in having a very low body weight compared to what is required from one's body...
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease that attacks vital parts of the body known for everyday function. It mostly attacks the brain, optic nerves, including the spinal cord. Due to the damages in the protective coverings of the nerves, this disease is said to attack the central nervous system. According...
According to studies, the sciatic nerves are the longest and widest nerve in the body. It started from the lumbar spine run through the buttocks down to the legs. And because this nerve is so long, patients who are experiencing sciatica can feel the pain and symptoms around half the...
If you don’t already know yet, quinoa is one of the most sought-after health foods out there. Popular among people on a diet or trying to eat healthier, this food is a staple for health buffs all around the world. But what makes it so good? Is it really healthy?...
Your gallbladder may seem insignificant to some (it is only a teeny tiny organ in our anatomy) but it plays a vital role in our body’s functioning. That’s why it may be a good idea to start paying more attention to it since it may cause some serious problems if...
Apple cider vinegar is one of the most common types of vinegar sold in the market today. Commonly used in the kitchen for a variety of dishes, apple cider vinegar is also known for being a ‘health tonic’ for its many intended health benefits. But is weight loss one of...