If a person says that they are feeling dizzy, it is important to understand what exactly they mean by dizziness. The term dizziness can be used to denote a feeling of lightheadedness or vertigo.

When an individual does not get adequate sleep at night he or she is said to be suffering from sleep deprivation. If an otherwise healthy individual gets less than eight hours of sleep every night, they are...

Obsessive compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder which is characterized by constant obsessions, compulsions and unwarranted thoughts which can interfere with, and create difficulties in an individual’s social, educational and occupational interactions.

Any abrupt or abnormal electrical activity in the brain leads to seizures. Seizures basically signify some deep seated problem in the brain. When people hear the word seizure the first image that flashes through their mind is...

A strong and healthy boy, who is playing football with his friends, on a blazing hot day, suddenly collapses on the soccer field. He dies on the field even before the medics can revive him. The diagnosis...

Do you suffer from excruciating and often debilitating joint pain at night? Are you unable to participate in the activities that once provided you endless hours of joy?

The sleep disorder problem called apnea should not be taken lightly. In certain rare cases, sleep apnea can even lead to death.

A survey conducted by the American Academy of Dermatology, published recently, revealed that one of commonest skin disorder which afflicts one in two Americans is acne.

Most women of child bearing age suffer from uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids are benign or non cancerous growths or tumors inside a woman’s uterus. These non cancerous growths which also go by the name of leiomyomata grow...

Most adult Americans, particularly women, suffer from high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the main cause for heart failure in women.

Most women are aware of the dangers posed by breast cancer and take adequate measures in the form of self examination and yearly mammogram tests to detect it in the early stages and prevent it from spreading.

Migraines are chronic headaches which causes excessive pain that may last for hours or in some rare cases even days. A unilateral and painful type of headache, the migraine is characterized by a pulsating or throbbing pain.

When breathing becomes difficult or labored because of the constriction of the air passage, it is called asthma. A chronic disease of the airways, asthma affects nearly twenty two million people in the United States alone.

A macrobiotic diet cannot be categorized as just another diet plan. In fact we can safely say that it is a way of life. This diet plan which originated in Japan is based on the ancient eastern...

The cartilage tissues which forms a natural cover over the bones begins to thin out, due to excessive wear and tear or due to the natural ageing process,  and the bones begin to rub against each other.

An autoimmune system disorder, lupus erythematosus or lupus affects both men and women. However women are more likely to suffer from lupus than men.

If you find dyeing your hair in a single color passé, then why not color your hair in two tones. If you are a trend setter, a bold independent woman who likes to lead instead of being...

Hair highlighting has been around for quite a while. Initially popularized by the jet setting Hollywood celebrities, today, hair highlights are popular among almost all the age groups.

If you have been toying with the idea of coloring your hair for ages but have not felt confident enough for a drastic change in your appearance, then why not try hair lowlights? 

The Ketogenic diet is similar to the Atkins diet plan. This is a high fat, moderate protein and a low or no carbohydrate diet plan. Originally used to treat children with epilepsy, the ketogenic diet has morphed...

Dr Perricone, a dermatologist and professor, developed the Perricone Diet also called the Perricone Promise. Dr. Perricone formulated this diet plan to fight inflammation which he felt was the likely cause of most people’s health problems.

A disorder which causes the body to absorb too much iron from the diet, hemochromatosis is just the opposite of anemia. Hemochromatosis can be classified as primary, secondary or juvenile hemochromatosis.

The longest nerve in the body is known as the sciatica nerve. This nerve begins at the back and extends all the way down the legs to the feet. The buttocks and hips are connected by this...

Psoriasis can be described as a persistent, inexplicable, variable and annoying skin disorder. A hyper-proliferate skin disorder; psoriasis is basically characterized by the appearance of red scaly plaques on the skin.

Summer for most people means lazing around in the sun for hours on end and getting that perfect tan. However recently it has been noted that there is a huge spike in cases of skin cancer or...

Research has thrown up a startling statistic that women are ten times more likely to suffer from hypothyroidism as men. The risk of suffering from hypothyroidsm increases considerably after a women crosses 34 years of age.

The scarring of the skin as injuries on the epidermis and dermis heal is called keloids. When the wound healing process is interrupted it can lead to the uncontrolled formation of collagen which leaves behind reddish-purple scars.

The loss of skin pigmentation in patches is known as vitiligo. This is a skin condition which affects people world over irrespective of age, gender or race. The pigment melanin is responsible for skin color. People with...

The arteries carries oxygen enriched blood from the heart to the different organs of the body. After the organs utilize the oxygen rich blood to carry out different functions, they are transported back to the heart via...

When the blood pools in superficial veins due to poor circulation, it leads to the formation of spider veins. Spider veins are a network of small purple, blue or red colored thread like veins. Similar to the finely...

Sinusitis or sinus infection is caused by the inflammation of the nasal passages and the sinuses. Normally people get sinusitis after developing an upper respiratory tract infection. Sinusitis which affects adults and children alike is an extremely...

Skin peels can be prepared from natural or chemical ingredients. Chemical peels are prepared from solutions which are acid based and which help to rejuvenate the skin by removing the outer damaged layers of the skin.

Deep vein thrombosis or DVT is a condition wherein a blood cloth forms deep within the vein system. Thrombus or a blood clot normally forms inside the deep veins of the arms or the legs. When a...

A part of the speed training exercise routine, sprinting workouts helps one to lose weight effectively. If you are overweight and want to lose weight without spending too much money on expensive exercise equipment, then sprinting workouts...

An exercise routine which helps people to meet their fitness goals and get enviably toned bodies is called the insanity workout routine. Launched by Shaun T a fitness expert, this 60 day exercise regime promises to transform...

One of the best exercise methods which will simultaneously help you to improve and strengthen the muscle tone while increasing body metabolism levels is called isotonic exercise.

For people who suffer from terrible mood swings or have bouts of depression or sudden panic attacks inositol supplements are prescribed. A co-factor of B vitamins, inositol also goes by the name of cyclohexane.

Selenium is a non metallic element which is extremely essential for the proper functioning of the body. Identified in 1817 by Jons Berzelius, selenium is needed by the body for the proper utilization of oxygen.

A diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals can ensure good health. Of the 13 known vitamins four are fat soluble (A, D, E, K) and nine are water soluble (eight B group vitamins and vitamin...

Biotin or Vitamin H is a member of the B group of vitamins. Vitamin B7 or biotin is one of the lesser known members of the B group vitamins. There are multiple health benefits offered by this...