Elemi is a tree most commonly found in the tropical forests of the Philippines. Elemi essential oil is extracted through the process of steam distillation from ...
Tapeworm infections are caused by eating food or water that is contaminated with tapeworm eggs or larvae. If you consume the eggs, they can migrate outside your...
Tendonitis is an inflammation or irritation of a tendon, which is a thick cord that attaches bone to muscle. Signs and tendonitis symptoms include pain, swellin...
The stomach flu, which is also called gastroenteritis, is an intestinal infection. Stomach flu symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea or vomiting. ...
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, causes symptoms such as persistent heartburn and acid reflux. This chronic condition, which is caused by in...
Gastritis is an inflammation or irritation of the lining of the stomach. It can cause abdominal pain, bloating, nausea and vomiting, among other symptoms. (1) H...
Are you suffering from poor quality sleep because of uncontrollable pauses in breathing? If you're taking shallow breaths during sleep and suddenly waking up st...
Spinal stenosis is a condition caused by the narrowing of the spine canal, where nerves run down the center of the back. Spinal stenosis causes increased pressu...
According to the World Health Organization, snake bites are one of the top 20 neglected tropical diseases in the world. (1) Snakes kill more than 100,000 people...
While a spider bite may seem like the end of the world, they can often be treated at home, without the need for a trip to the emergency room. Your likelihood of...
Shingles is a painful condition caused by a reactivation of the dormant chickenpox virus. The virus causes blisters to spread throughout the body, resulting in ...
What is sickle cell anemia? Unlike scurvy or rickets, which result from vitamin deficiencies, this is an inherited disease.
This disease develops when childr...
