Many people suffer from unbearable headaches every now and then. It is said that there is no cure for it. Though there are relief drugs that give short-term ease, there is no drug that will wipe headaches out once and for all. This is because the true cause lies in a scenario that often occurs in our …
When we think of positive thinking, we often think of avoiding negative thoughts and focusing on more pleasant and optimistic outcomes. However, it is not always easy to avoid these negative thoughts. Ironically, the more we tell ourselves to not think of something, the more we tend to dwell on that exact thought we mean …
Many of us often feel that sleep is a want, a luxury instead of a necessity. We sleep late and wake up early just to have those extra few hours of the day to engage in some sort of conscious activity. We have also heard our parents or caretakers often nag at us to go …
There are two causes of high blood pressure. One is a vascular problem. The other is a kidney problem. Kidney-related hypertension can have many causes. What we do know is that the kidneys filter our waste material. But something beyond that is being done here. Here is what I learned. The Role of The Kidneys …
When we think of diabetes, we easily also think of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by our body in the pancreas. This hormone regulates blood sugar. But many people do not know how Insulin works in our bodies. Controlling your blood glucose level is a very easy task for someone who knows the functions …
The amount of pain caused by kidney stones is enormous. If you have experienced this pain, I think you can understand to some extent the pain your mother experienced when she gave birth to you. The Common Misconception Calcium is one of the most important nutrients when it comes to kidney stones. You may find …
Did you know that we take blood from a vein to test for cholesterol? But have you ever heard of cholesterol deposits in the veins? Why is cholesterol stored only in the arteries? As far as I know, the main difference between venous blood and arterial blood is the transport of oxygen in the arteries …
“Fatty liver and cholesterol are diseases caused by eating too much oil.” – This statement is constantly heard nowadays. How many people avoid consuming too much oil but still have these conditions? There is a common misconception about the true cause of these conditions in the current modern society. These conditions are due to disruptions …