Illness

Pneumonia is any infection of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria, and fungi. You can develop pneumonia after being exposed to someone else who has this infection, or it can develop as a...

Flu season is here and the best way to protect yourself is with information. Knowing some simple steps can help keep the flu away.

Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, affect more than 30 million Americans a year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (See Reference 1) Sinusitis can make you...

One day, you're perfectly healthy but the next day, you can barely get out of bed. While the news media gave the H1N1 flu virus a lot of attention during 2009, you can become infected with any...

With the H1N1 flu (Swine flu) running rampant around the world, wouldn't it be nice to learn about alternative methods to decrease your risk of catching the virus? Well increasing your intake of...

Lymphatic tissues on both sides of the upper throat can become inflamed and infected, resulting in tonsillitis. In younger children, infection is usually viral, while older children and adults may...

Around 75% of women will suffer from yeast infections in their lifetime. This uncomfortable condition can have a number of unpleasant symptoms, including burning, itching, soreness, discharge, and...

Adrenal exhaustion affects many aspects of life. It can cause a substantial decrease in the quality of daily living. While there is not a specific cure for this condition, there are many steps you...

Scurvy is a disease brought on by a deficiency of vitamin C that usually occurs as a result of malnourishment. Individuals at risk of getting scurvy are alcoholics, children, the elderly, those...

If you got intoxicated last night your probably woke up with a hangover. If your head is throbbing and your stomach is rolling then those are typical hangover symptoms. While you may feel like...

When you're feeling unwell, you might check your health by using a thermometer or a blood pressure machine. Perhaps you can tell by the color of your skin if you're feverish. But have you ever...

If you are experiencing fatigue, muscle tenderness, chronic pain and sleep problems maybe you have Fibromyalgia. Other symptoms would be memory problems, dizziness, cold hands/feet, rash,...

Everyone knows how unpleasant a case of the flu can be—chills, fever, achy joints, nausea, rocky stomach, coughing and sinus pressure…even your skin and hair roots hurt. Read on to learn about...

Everyone seems to be getting sick from co-workers, your child(ren) at school, or your friends. Nothing is worse than feeling ill and having to go through your daily routine in zombie mode. But...

Everybody gets a cold. Whether it's in school or at work, there are viruses floating around that may decide to travel up your olfactory or get into your stomach. These simple tips will help you to...

Everyone knows how unpleasant a case of the flu can be--chills, fever, achy joints, nausea, rocky stomach, coughing and sinus pressure. Even your skin and hair roots hurt. Read on to learn about...

Prednisone and other corticosteroids are commonly prescribed for a number of chronic autoimmune illnesses. These are strong and fast-acting medicines, often showing improvement in a patient's...

Millions of Americans - typically women and children - suffer from anemia. This condition is caused by a reduced number of red blood cells. The symptoms vary from dizziness to irritability. The...