If you find yourself having less than that recommendation, you may be experiencing symptoms of constipation. Constipation affects around 20% of all Americans, with over 8 million doctor visits required each year because of it. How to Conquer Constipation Long-term constipation can have adverse effects on your quality of life, including your mental and physical …
Millions of Americans live with an overactive bladder and have to face this challenging condition every day. An overactive bladder can be a sign of serious medical concerns. Even in more mild circumstances, it can cause depression and social isolation, as there is a stigma around having an overactive bladder that prevents many adults from …
With over 50% of all adults experiencing hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, it’s a medical condition that’s all-too common. Despite how common it is, many people don’t quite know all that much about this condition, from the signs of hemorrhoids to potential treatments. Let’s break it all down, so you can kick hemorrhoids …
Having edema is not swell, especially because it can cause real inconveniences in daily living. While most edemas are mild and go away after a while, some might last longer and need more treatment. The following ways will greatly help you recover from edema in no time… 1. Increase Movement While it can be difficult, …
Whooping cough is a highly contagious and potentially life-threatening condition, especially for babies who are less than 6 months old. But taking preventive measures early on cuts the risks for dangerous complications by a longshot. Here are some ways that one can do to alleviate and/or get rid of whooping coughs… 1. Get Vaccinated Vaccines …
With over 50% of all adults experiencing hemorrhoids at some point in their lives, it’s a medical condition that’s all-too common. Despite how common it is, many people don’t quite know all that much about this condition, from the signs of hemorrhoids to potential treatments. Let’s break it all down, so you can kick hemorrhoids …
What do approximately 48% of people in the United States have in common? According to the CDC, herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1), otherwise known as the virus that causes cold sores. What are cold sores? There are two primary forms of the herpes virus: herpes simplex 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 most commonly …
Experts believe that up to 60 million people in the United States suffer from heartburn at least once a month. Even more startling is the fact that these same experts believe that this condition affects up to 15 million people every single day! Why is Heartburn and What Does it Feel Like? Heartburn is triggered …
Our knees get a constant workout, day in and day out. Whether we are standing up, sitting down, or getting in and out of the car, our knee joints are on-call to perform constantly. So, it’s no wonder that they occasionally develop issues from so much use. One issue that results in 3 million cases …
Everyone experiences gas throughout their lives. While most often not serious, it can be annoying and oftentimes downright embarrassing. Thankfully, this condition is easy to treat at home. What Treats Gas? Treating gas is all about treating the root cause of the problem. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most common remedies… …