Get Rid of the Irritation in Your Throat

How to Cure Chronic Sore Throat1

Chronic sore throat, or pharyngitis, is any irritation, itchiness, or pain in the throat that persists for more than three months. Typically, a sore throat is considered pain, even a slight irritation or itchiness in the throat can be uncomfortable enough that an individual could describe it as a sore throat. In some cases, an … Read more

6 Tips to Put a Stop to Severe Itching

How to Stop Severe Itching

An itch is an irritation of the skin that causes an individual to want to scratch. Itches are a problem that everyone experiences at some point in their lives and is either localized to one particular area of the body or could be all over or in several places on the body. In some cases, … Read more

12 Tips for Choosing a Good Acupuncturist

How to Choose an Acupuncturist

Choosing a good acupuncturist is one of the most important parts of your healing process. Many times, we will trust an “expert” better than we trust ourselves, especially where our health in concerned. However, a good acupuncturist wants to empower you in your own health and wellness– they want you to understand your body and … Read more

10 Ways to Make Your Doctor Understand

10 Ways to Make Your Doctor Understand

Often, individuals struggle with how to find the words to explain their symptoms to their doctor effectively. This is very important information for the doctor to have in order to provide an accurate diagnosis. On average, a medical interview is only about ten minutes, so you must be able to present your information in a … Read more

Medical Marijuana: What Can You Use It For?

Medical Marijuana

There are topics in the media world that don’t cease to be approached again and again. The use of marijuana for medical purposes (as well as for recreational purposes) is one of these topics. Everywhere you turn, you will most likely encounter something to hint at how legal or illegal this plant is in various … Read more

Lactose Intolerance: What Causes It?

causes of lactose intolerance

Lactose intolerance is also referred to as lactase deficiency. This simply means that your body is unable to completely digest the lactose (milk sugar) that is in dairy products. Typically, it’s not a dangerous condition, however, symptoms of lactose intolerance can be quite uncomfortable. A lactose deficiency is typically what is responsible for lactose intolerance. … Read more

Dealing with Chronic Pain

dealing with chronic pain

Chronic pain is anything but a pleasant encounter, yet thousands of men and women around the world deal with such an experience on a daily basis. Characterized by pain that lasts for a period of six months or more, chronic pain can turn an individual’s life upside down, making it difficult to enjoy life as … Read more

How to Relieve Endometriosis Pain

endometriosis pain relief

Endometriosis is a condition that largely affects women in their childbearing years. Tissue that would normally grow inside the uterus as a part of the uterine lining, is found growing outside of the uterus. It usually isn’t dangerous or will even be noticed, but it can cause pain and other symptoms in some women. The … Read more