Menstrual or premenstrual discomfort begins on Day 1 of your cycle with the onset of your period. Some women suffer from water retention, breast tenderness, and gas. Others tire easily and crave sweets. Some are troubled by anxiety and irritability and are prone to bad cramps.
Sudden, exaggerated, unprovoked leg cramps are common for people in general and those on certain medications. Here are some suggestions to find relief.
The most common urinary tract infection in women is cystitis or bladder infection. If the urethra is infected it is called urethritis. A kidney infection is called pyelonephritis. Here is some advice to help with urinary tract infections.
A snorers uvula and soft palate – the tissue at the back of the throat – relax and vibrate during sleep.
Flatulence is caused by intestinal gas so follow the recommendations below to ease your symptoms.
If you think you have come into contact with Poison Ivy here is how to stop its active ingredient, urushiol, from taking effect.
The brain controls our heartbeat, respiration and digestion and makes us the planet’s most intelligent species. But it needs exercise and a health diet to operate at the highest level. Follow the tips below to boost your brain power.
As many as 10 percent of people have asthma and often the quickest relief comes from using medication. However, there are other ways to quickly get your breathing under control.
Raynaud’s disease causes blood vessels in the hands and feet to suddenly constrict, slowing circulation and making fingers and toes turn blue with cold.
Follow the recommendations below to ease earache symptoms.
Typical symptoms include an unpleasant, creepy crawly itching or tugging sensations in your legs with an irresistible urge to keep moving them around. It tends to get worse in the evening and movement is the only thing that brings relief.
A snorers uvula and soft palate – the tissue at the back of the throat – relax and vibrate during sleep.
Dry hair can be caused by the chemicals used in coloring, bleaching and highlighting. It can also be caused by too much heat, whether from the sun or from electric appliances such as curlers and blow dryers.
Car-sick, sea-sick or air-sick the symptoms of motion sickness are typically light-headedness, pallor, sweating, queasiness, then nausea and vomiting. When you first feel queasy try the following hints for relief.
Regular showers or baths are the first step in combating body odour followed closely by clean clothes and underwear. Using an antiperspirant or deodorant will also help keep sweating at bay.
People with dandruff produce oversized flakes of skin from their head and shed them more regularly than usual. When dandruff is excessive, it might be a form of seborrhoea or psoriasis. For normal dandruff here are some ways to reduce the symptoms.
