Smoking causes many health problems for the smoker. One of the major problems is the build up of toxic material in the body and in particular in the lungs. This toxic material is an irritant that causes inflammation and the breakdown of lung tissue. Stopping smoking is the only treatment, but herbs are able to […]
Frequent sneezing can be so annoying and confusing especially when you start having sneezing fits all of a sudden. But there is often a reason behind every time you sneeze. According to an allergist, people often sneeze because of the little hairs in our noses that filter the air we breathe from outside invaders that […]
In children’s cartoons, poisons are easy to spot because they are usually green and inside jars labelled as “poison”. Unfortunately, in the real world, poisonous products are not that conspicuously labelled. They come in different shapes and sizes and are sometimes incorporated in regular containers and packaging. A poison is any harmful substance that can […]
Unhealthy foods are foods that are high in calories, fats, salt, or sugar but have a low amount of fibre and nutrients. Eating them regularly can cause an adverse effect on your health. This can also affect your nutrient intake, including energy or protein, essential fatty acids, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, and fibre and fluid. […]
Staying healthy doesn’t happen by chance. Rather, it is a choice and has to be worked on. It requires attention to lifestyle including physical activities and food choices. Brisk walking is a simple physical activity that can help you stay healthy. It helps improve sleeping. A proper diet balanced with physical activities leads to better […]
The foundation of attaining good health is the combination of having a nutritious and well-balanced diet, continuous physical activity, and refraining from bad vices that can affect your health like, smoking, drinking alcoholic beverages, or taking illegal substances. Eating healthy includes taking in high-quality proteins, fats that are good for the heart, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, […]
Rosacea is a condition of the skin that causes redness and blood vessels in the face to become visible. It is commonly mistaken for acne and other skin problems, especially in the face. This skin condition can affect anyone but is commonly seen in middle-aged women with pale and light skin. There is no cure […]
The poison ivy plant is a climbing or straggling wood vine that is notorious for causing allergic reactions like itchy rashes and blisters. Poison ivy can be found everywhere in Canada except in Newfoundland. It usually grows on sandy and rocky shores and sprouts in the clearings, along the roadsides and the borders of woods. […]
Introduction Flu is a very common disease worldwide, and millions of people get the flu each year. It is a modern plague of humanity. Flu, for which the medical term is influenza, is an infection of the respiratory tract, including the nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. The flu occurs most frequently in the period […]