Schizoid personality disorder is a mental disorder where an afflicted person may not feel like anything is wrong with them. However, they may feel indifferent towards social relationships and find that they have a limited range of emotion. They may avoid social activities and shy away from other people. They...
Lower back pain is among the common medical conditions that many of us experience. Whether you have an active or sedentary lifestyle, chances are you will experience this pain once, twice or many more in your life. Job stress or any disabilities related to working is the top cause of...
For many anything that has to do with fat is bad. And one of them happens to be cholesterol. So, many stay away from anything high in cholesterol. Well, that’s a good choice, especially if you know you wouldn’t be able to resist just taking a moderate amount. But one...
The health benefits of apple cider vinegar (ACV) may not be obvious. What’s a dash of vinegar got to do with health? But a deeper look should be revealing - and to a large degree surprising. Definitely so when it comes to gut health. On the other hand, a lot...
Nosebleeds are rarely serious. But if you have them frequently, it could be a sign of a serious condition. In this article, we're sharing with you the most common causes of nosebleeds, including tips on how to stop them. Causes of Nosebleeds When we get nosebleeds, sometimes the cause is...
Are you suffering from coughing? Whether it’s a dry, wet, croup, or whopping cough, it can certainly make your life miserable. It might seem logical to run out to your local drugstore and buy a bottle of cough syrup instead of using home remedies for cough. Fun Fact: in 2018...
What is Butyric Acid? Strictly speaking, butyric acid is an acid chain called short chain fatty acid or SCFA with an acid lead linked to atoms composed of hydrogen and carbon. Humans can usually get their dose of butyric from two main sources. The first source would be from an...
If you a gym enthusiast or somebody who is just curious about health and fitness, you might have come across this term already - CrossFit. You might have heard of this term from your sports-inclined and hardcore friends. Logical enough, since this fitness slash sports combination is hardcore. It is...
Sodium nitrate is generally a form of salt used in the preservation of various processed meat products. These meat products include salami, ham, hotdogs, and bacon and sodium nitrate is added to preserve the said meat-based food items. Sodium Nitrate Sodium nitrate can actually help fight off harmful bacteria before...
What are beta blockers? Beta blockers are also called beta-adrenergic blocking agents, beta antagonists, and beta-adrenergic antagonists. These are medicines that reduce blood pressure. They temporarily stop or reduce the body's natural 'fight-or-flight' responses. Beta blockers block the effects of adrenaline. Taking beta blockers make your heart beats more slowly....