Foot is singular for feet (did you know?)The feet are made of up 26 bones each, making them one of the most intricate areas of the body. According to the College of Podiatry, a person will walk an estimated 150,000 miles in their lifetime, roughly the equivalent of walking around the world six times. The feet take a lot of daily abuse from walking, running, jumping, and climbing, so naturally, they are subject to many different types of problems. 01. BunionsBunions are abnormalities of the feet that cause a bump to develop on the large toe joint. This can cause the…
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Christmas and sweets are so interlinked many parents find it hard to keep track of their child’s sugar intake over the holidays. Ways to Hold Off the Sugar Reduce sugary drinksChildren love their soda, lemonade, sports drinks, fruit punch and the like with their meals or snacks, but these beverages come with high amounts of sugar which is not good for them. Even fruit juice is not that good because all the fiber from the fruit has been removed. Instead of serving them lemonade, why not pair their meal with milk or water.Serve yogurtsAnother way to help reduce the amount…
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that causes seizures or unusual sensations and behaviors. It’s one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, affecting about 50 million people, according to the World Health Organization. Is there a treatment for this chronic disorder? During an epilepsy diagnosis, your doctor might ask various questions about your seizures. They might also recommend a special test called an electroencephalogram (EEG), or a brain scan. READ ALSO: HIV, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW By checking for unusual electric activity, damage, or scarring to the brain, the test can help determine whether you have epilepsy. However, in…
There’s a lot to like about sperm. They’re driven, goal-oriented, and hey, they’re responsible for half of your genetic material. That’s why it’s so disconcerting that these little dudes are dying off in droves. The total male sperm count has decreased by about half since the 1950s, according to a large study that came out in the early ’90s, which showed sperm counts had decreased from 113 million sperm per mL to 66 million sperm per mL over the course of 52 years. Though that study was critiqued, an analysis from a decade later reached similar conclusions, and the World Health Organization even lowered…
Breakfast is breaking the overnight fasting of hours from our dinner. The first meal of the day is nothing like an ordinary one. Yes, every other meal is considered important, but breakfast is considered more important because of its ample benefits that benefit our health. That’s why it got the name the important day of the meal. Why is breakfast necessary? It will boost the metabolism: Your breakfast sets the mood for the rest of your day. Before skipping your breakfast remember that your body is working overnight without any intake. So, the metabolism processes will convert your breakfast into…
Ginger is an excellent natural remedy for travel sickness, morning sickness or nausea, and with good reason. It has a long history in this area, having consistently proven its effectiveness at reducing dizziness and nausea. The active ingredients in ginger are potent, so you don’t need very much of it either.Zingiber officinale is a flowering plant whose rhizome, is widely used as a spice and a folk medicine. It is an herbaceous perennial which grows annual pseudo stems (false stems made of the rolled bases of leaves) about one-meter-tall bearing narrow leaf blades. Benefits Reducing gas and improving digestionDrinking a…
Avocados may have a range of health benefits, including improving digestion, decreasing the risk of depression, and protecting against cancer. Also known as an alligator pear or butter fruit, avocados are actually a type of berry. NOTE: A person’s overall diet is key in achieving good health and preventing illness. For this reason, it is better to focus on having a diet with plenty of variety than to concentrate on the benefits of individual foods. There is little risk in eating avocados in moderation. But as with all foods, overdoing it can lead to unwanted outcomes. For example, avocado has a high…
The benefits of drinking milk have been extolled pretty much every day since grade school. Then, as we approached adulthood, the narrative changed, with suggestions that humans shouldn’t imbibe dairy after a certain age due to its tendency to cause digestive issues, the dreaded weight gain, and much more. Likewise, the variety of new-age milks on the market, from soy to almond, makes it difficult to decipher what’s actually good for our bodies. Why is Milk Good? Good for beautyFor those who has skin problems especially dry skin problems can be helped with using milk. The content of lactic acid…
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median nerve is compressed, symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and arm. Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Common symptoms that you will see in such a patient are numbness or a tingling feeling in the thumb, index, middle, or ring finger. You can also feel pain back through your arm to your shoulder. Depending on the extent of your nerve irritation you can feel…
The Gut is one of the most important systems in the body. it is responsible for regulating our health. it is home to millions if not trillions of microorganisms that play a key role in the health. Causes StressA diet high in sugar or processed foodsAntibioticsAlcohol ConsumptionLack of sleepFood with glutenChronic medical conditionsNot exercising regulary READ ALSO: WHY YOU NEED REGULAR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Symptoms of an Unhealthy Gut Food sensitivitiesSleep disturbancesInconsistent Stools and excess gasSkin imbalancesConstant fatigue Mental Health imbalances (depression) Restoring Balance to Your Gut Try ProbioticsProbiotic foods such as yogurt or a supplement are the best way to…