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An infection caused by the bacteria in the urinary tract that includes kidney, bladders urethra (the tube where urine passes from the bladder to the urethral opening) and ureters (the tubes where urine passes from the kidneys to the bladder). The bacteria enter the opening of the urethra and multiply itself in the urinary tract causing the infection. Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can be painful, if it is not managed in the early stage of infection; most likely it might spread into the kidneys, causing major health problem. This condition can infect anyone at any age and, much common among women. The urinary system is especially designed to guard against infection. Normally urine is sterile and the flow of urine from the bladder usually helps to wash bacteria out of the body. A healthy immune system also plays an important role in the prevention of all infections like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) For Children: Fever Di...

German Measles also known as Rubella, is a highly contagious disease caused by a paramyxovirus. It is commonly observed during childhood that nearly all children worldwide are at risk of getting infected by it. Symptoms of German Measles 7-14 days after exposure to the virus, the symptoms appear in the form of: cold fever watery eyes dry cough Four days later, skin rashes that is consisted of small rounded spots with reddish skin in the middle initially appears on the sides of the face and neck. It gradually spread all over the body. The spots grew darker as it lasts longer. Usually, it is accompanied by fever and diarrhea. High fever and delirious state are apparent during severe conditions. Complications include bronchitis, abscesses in the ears and pneumonia. Rare complications affect the brain. Causes of German Measles Measles is a very contagious disease that is caused by a virus that is transmitted through aerosol means such as sneezing or coughing. Unhealthy...

Body odor is an unpleasant smell made by accumulated bacteria in the body. It may be cause by perspiration coming from the sweat glands and is present in several parts of the body. Symptoms of Body Odor Excessive perspiration after a strenuous physical exercise will cause body odors. Anxiousness or nervousness, which may cause the body to perspire, is a symptom of body odor. Causes of Body Odor Body odor may be due to serious illness such as kidney and liver disease, fungal infections and so on. Strong medicines may leave a strong imprint to the nose. For instance, diabetic patients who are having insulin medications may smell of acetone. Drinking alcohol, cigarette or cigar smoking will contribute to body odors. Body odor may also be due to zinc deficiency, tooth cavities, toxins present in the saliva. It is often related to perspiration, although the unpleasant odor is mainly due to bacteria present in the sweat. Common sources of perspiration are underarms and in...

Heat stroke is characterized by abnormal elevated body temperature. This also accompanied with symptoms that pertains to physical and neurological aspects of an affected person. It is also called as Hyperthermia, can be fatal if not immediately treated or given medical attention The result of body's metabolism generates heat and make sure that it is in balance state. When the body exudes much heat, the natural action to combat such condition is by form of heat radiation through skin or by producing sweat. If the body started to falter on its capacity to regulate heat, there comes heatstroke. People that are most susceptible to heatstroke are elderly and infants Symptoms of Heat Stroke Symptom of heatstroke is somewhat to similar to heart attack, initially the affected person suffers from heat exhaustion. Heatstroke symptoms includes:    Vomiting     Nausea     Weakness     Fatigue     Muscle cramps  ...

Mumps, or epidemic parotitis, is a viral disease that infects the salivary glands, gonads, occasionally, other parts of the body. It occurs most frequently on children ages 5-15 years old. It can occur only once, although other cases might include a second attack. Symptoms of Mumps Children suffer from swelling of the salivary glands. Adults fell ill for a couple of days before the swelling part begins. The early stage of swelling is often painful or uncomfortable. After puberty, testicles on males may become swollen and painful. Women may experience similar condition in their ovaries. It could occasionally lead to sterility. Causes of Mumps Paramyxovirus attacks the salivary glands, particularly the parotid glands that are located on both side of the face below and in front of the ear. Incubation period is usually from 18-25 days. Faulty diet are often pinpointed as the root cause of this condition. Home Remedies for Mumps Chebulic myroblan:  Make a thick pas...

Asthma is a chronic illness in the respiratory system in which the airways of the lungs are constricted. The word asthma is derived from ancient Greek word meaning panting or short drawn breathe. An asthma patient gets frequent attacks of breathlessness, although he may be completely normal a few moments ago. Symptoms of Asthma Patients suffering from asthma have difficulty in breathing out than breathing in. This is caused by spasms or sudden involuntary muscular contractions of the smaller air passages in the lungs. Causes of Asthma There are various causes of asthma. Allergens, or environmental stimulants such as air pollutants, rigorous exercises or emotional stress can trigger the start of the illness. Allergies to changing weather conditions, certain food types, drug intake, perfume chemicals can also cause asthma to patients. Most common causes are allergies to dust particles. Home Remedies for Asthma Honey:  This is one of the most common home remedies for asthma....

Sore eyes is also known as Conjunctivitis, it  refers to an inflammation of the conjunctiva; it is the thin transparent membrane that covers the front of the eye. It spreads from person to person through direct contact. Symptoms * Red eyes * Itchy eyes * Inflammation of the eyeball * Eyelashes stick together especially in the morning due to puss formation Causes * Eye Strain * Bacterial and viral infection * Prolonged exposure to artificial light * Dirty environment Treatment Carrots and Spinach Juice: Mix 200 ml of freshly made Spinach juice in 300 ml of freshly made carrot juice Parsley and Carrot Juice: Mix 200 ml or freshly made raw parsley with 300 ml of freshly made carrot juice Indian Gooseberry: Mix 1 cup of Indian gooseberry juice with two teaspoons of honey drink twice daily Coriander: Used as eyewash, a decoction of dried coriander in 60 ml of water Prevention Eat healthy Have adequate rest and sleep Avoid straining the eyes ...

Allergies are common to millions of people all over the world. Allergies usually occur as a result of poor immune system and excessive exposure to allergens. Even if you get afflicted with allergies every so often, you can never get used to the ugly and annoying manifestations, such as skin rash, runny nose, blotched eyes and so forth. While these can be treated with medications, sometimes, you may feel that youve taken far too many antihistamines and steroids already to last you a lifetime. You long for a healthier and more natural alternative to drugs. Fortunately, there are many other ways by which you can boost your immune system and reduce the symptoms of allergies naturally. Vitamin C, specifically with bioflavonoids, is a natural antihistamine. The recommended dosage is 5000 mgs of Vitamin C a day, and not a little more than that. Then again, you should reduce the dosage if you experience any gastric problems. 1000 mgs a day of Omega-3 fatty acids can ...

Constipation is a condition wherein there is a difficulty in bowel evacuation, usually caused by dry and hardened stools that made it difficult to pass. Chronic constipation may lead to more serious condition as a result of the toxins not released from the body. Appendicitis, arthritis, cataract, colon cancer, high blood pressure is some of the causes of constipation. Symptoms of Constipation Constipated individuals mainly suffer from difficulty, irregularity or infrequency in elimination of the hard fecal matter. The patient may start suspecting constipation if they experiences loss of appetite, dark circle under the eyes, depression, diarrhea, dizziness, halitosis, heart burn, insomnia, mouth ulcer, nausea, pain in the lumbar region, pimple breakout and varicose veins. Causes of Constipation Faulty diet and lifestyle lead to several diseases or conditions including constipation. Eating refined and processed foods lacking in nutrients, dehydration, drinking strong tea and coffee...

High blood pressure, or in medical terms, hypertension, is an age-old disease that occurs mainly due to mental and physical pressures resulting from a fast-paced lifestyle and urban living. An instrument called sphygnomanometer is used to measure blood pressure in terms of millimeters in mercury. A systolic pressure is the highest pressure reached during a heartbeat and a diastolic pressure is the lowest pressure between 2 beats. Normal blood pressure is measured at 120/80. It increases in measurement up to 160/90 as a person ages. Symptoms of High Blood Pressure Initial symptoms of hypertension start as painful sensation at the back of the head and neck. This is most commonly experienced when waking up in the morning and gradually disappears. Breathlessness, dizziness, fatigue, frequent urination, nervous tension, lung palpitations, and heartburns are conditions that are association with hypertension. Causes of High Blood Pressure Faulty diet and stress are the main causes of hy...

With the global scare of now popular Swine influenza or also called as Swine Flu. It is caused by any virus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. This kind of virus is endemic to pigs or popularly known as Swine. This kind of strain is also known as Swine Iinfluenza Virus (SIV). Classification of Influenza Virus: Influenzavirus A, which is common Influenzavirus C , which is rare Influenzavirus B which is not reported in swine All three clades, Influenzavirus A, B, and C, are also endemic in humans. Causes of Swine Flu Exposure to swine with known illness of Swine Flu, this includes a person who works in swine industry. Once a person has been exposed to swine flu, the virus mutates then it allows it to pass between humans. It is believed that these strain now on outbreak in many countries including Mexico and United States. Symptoms of Swine Flu The symptoms of swine flu if human is infected will be like similar to those of influenza illn...

This specific condition referred to varicosities or swelling and inflammation of veins in the rectum and anus. Hemorrhoids are cushions of tissue filled with blood vessels at the junction of the rectum and the anus. Two Types of Hemorrhoids Internal – develops inside the rectum and may cause bleeding after a bowel movement, but otherwise have no symptoms because there are no pain sensors in the rectum. Externa l - develops around the anal opening and can be painful and fragile, bleeding easily after a bowel movement or when wiped with toilet tissue. A primary cause of hemorrhoids can be straining during a bowel movement, because it puts excess pressure on the veins in the anus and rectum. Other contributing factors may include, obesity, pregnancy, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. The tendency to acquire hemorrhoids increases with age and appears to run in families. Symptoms of Hemorrhoids The most common symptoms of hemorrhoids are: Spot of blood in the stool or o...

Sunburn occurs when the skin is overexposed to the UV rays of sunlight. UV rays are also present in welding arcs and tanning lamps. Further complications can lead to cancer, disability, or even death. Fair-skinned people are more prone to getting sunburn. Symptoms of Sunburn Symptoms generally take a long while to appear. When it appears, the skin becomes warm, tender and reddish in color. Blisters may develop after a few hours or days follow by skin peeling. Other skin conditions associated with sunburn are chills, fever, nausea, flu, rashes, and vomiting. Causes of Sunburn Sunburn occurs when there is an abundant of UV ray exposure than that of melanin that protects the skin from the harmful rays of the skin.  Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, swimming, and working outdoors can increase the chances of getting sunburns. Consumption of birth-control pills and anti-bacterial agents in soaps can make the skin more sensitive to sunburn. ...

Make your own Ovi Trap at Home What do we need? 1 piece of a 2 liter soda bottle 1 piece of a black paper Tape/or glue Scissor/knife for cutting 200 ml Hot Water 50 grams brown sugar Yeast Procedure: 1. Cut the top of the bottle as shown (Don't throw the upper part of the bottle you need that later on) 2. Put 200 ml hot water in the bottle, add 50 grams brown sugar stir and let it cool down. 3. After the water cooled down, put the mixture of water and sugar in the bottle then add some yeast. ( yeast ferments and creates carbon dioxide that attracts mosquitoes)  4. put the top part of the bottle upside down 5. Wrap black paper around the bottle 6. Place  the trap is at some dark corner 7. Done! Important Reminder! :  Check your Ovi Trap from time to time to monitor if it still working or the solution is still enough and attracts mosquitoes. If there's noticeable amount of dead mosquitoes, try to clean t...

Dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) is a type of syndrome that caused by viruses transmitted from mosquitoes. Dengue is prevalent in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world. Dengue is also called Thai, Philippine or Southeast Asian hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Outbreaks of Dengue have occurred in the Caribbean, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cuba, and Central America. Some reported cases are contracted during travels imported by tourists returning from areas with known dengue outbreaks, like Tahiti, the South Pacific, Southeast Asia, West Indies, India, and the Middle East. Causes of Dengue (DHF) It is acquired if bitten by striped Aedes aegypti mosquito that has previously bitten an infected person. With just one bite of the Aedes mosquitos can inflict the disease. The virus is not contagious and mode of transfer frompersontoperson is thru person-to-mosquito-to-another-person cycle. Symptoms of Dengue (DHF) * Cough * Nausea * Vomiting * Headache *...

Pimples is the most common skin disease. It is a disorder resulting from the action of hormones and other substances on the skin’s oil glands (sebaceous glands) and hair follicles. Nearly 17 million people in the United States are affected with acne. Pimples is not a serious health threat but severe cases of ruptured pimples can cause scars. Most common sites of acne are on the face, neck, chests, back, and shoulders. During puberties, it may take the form of a comedo, an enlarged hair follicle. Whiteheads (which stays under the surface of the skin), or Blackheads (which rise to the skin’s surface and look black) are the two forms of comedo. Acnes may cause slight swelling of the skin, also known as pimples. Types of pimples are: Papules - which are small, pink bumps Pustules - which are red lesions filled with pus Nodules - large, painful lesions in the skin Cysts - deep, painful lesions that can cause scars Natural Treatments for Pimples Oatmeal: Cook oatm...

Bee sting simply refers to manifestation or reaction of pain from bee attack. The Bee sting may caused by bee, wasp, sawfly, or yellowjacket. It has no major threat for most people. The most aggressive stinging insects are wasps like bald-faced hornets but not all hornets’ attacks people thru stings. The European hornet is gentle and has no recorded attack to human. Insects’ stings only if they are threatened, they are aggressively defending their nests. Some people, however, who are especially sensitive to some chemical reaction from bee stings, may develop a life-threatening allergic reaction. Causes Sting may come from a wasp, bumblebee, hornets etc. Degree of pain that can be felt depends on the amount of venom injected on the skin from the bee stinger. The stinger’s injects apitoxin into the victim; it is accompanied by the release of alarm pheromones. Attack can be accelerated due to release of alarm pheromones if the bee is fatally injured. If the release of the pheromones is ...

Ulcerative colitis refers to as inflammation originated in the colon. Long period of irritations at the wall of the colon results into this condition. Ulcers eventually formed in the colon lining due to inflammations. Generally, younger people usually below 30’s tend to contact this disease than that of older people. Symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis Fever Nausea Anemia Weakness Bloating Insomnia Diarrhea Malnourished Constipation Appetite loss Frequent bowel Abdominal cramps Bloody mucus in the stools Causes of Ulcerative Colitis Chronic constipation Consumptions of purgatives Food Allergies Natural Treatment / Home Remedies for Ulcerative Colitis Banana: Consume at least two bananas a day Drumstick: Mix one teaspoon of fresh leaf juice and one teaspoon of honey, consume twice daily Buttermilk: Drink at least 1 glass of buttermilk a day Coconut water: Drink at least 3 glasses coconut water. It helps in soothing the soft mucus of the colon. More...

Loose Bowel movement is another term for Diarrhea, it is a gastrointestinal condition wherein there is an increase in frequency of bowel movements and excessive defecation of loose, watery stools. Medical research indicates that precise description of diarrhea is an increase in stool weight rather than hyperdefecation and incontinence alone. It is a debilitating condition that can affect a person’s work and social lifestyle. Symptoms of LBM The person with diarrhea has watery or loose stool more than three times a day. Cramping and pain is felt in the abdominal area when feeling the urge to defecate. The skin around the perianal area is irritated. There is also the inability to control defecation (fecal incontinence). Causes of LBM Diarrhea is classified into:acute and chronic condition. It can be due to: Bacterial or viral infections Dietary changes Digestion disorders Hormone imbalances Skin inflammations Certain intestinal infections, such as: cholera dysentery food...

Vaginismus is considered a disorder of sexual dysfunction. It denotes an involuntary spasm or tightness of muscles that surrounding the vagina. This action or spasms closes the vagina. And make it impossible to penetrate during sexual intercourse, thus making the act very difficult or impossible and traumatic experience for the women that experiencing Vaginismus. Vaginismus is a condition where there is involuntary tightness of the vagina during attempted intercourse. The tightness is actually caused by involuntary contractions of the pelvic floor muscles surrounding the vagina. The woman does not directly control or 'will' the tightness to occur; it is an involuntary pelvic response. She may not even have any awareness that the muscle response is causing the tightness or penetration problem. Types of Vaginismus Primary - has never been able to have pain-free intercourse due to this muscle spasm Secondary – acquired later in life, due to childbirth, medical co...