Little is known about nicotine, besides the fact that it is addictive because of cigarette smoking. Nicotine is included among the class of psychoactive drug in cigarettes, and when ingested, gives the smoker a mild euphoric feeling. Research has also shown that nicotine can be as addictive as...
On average, 20 percent of individuals in the United States suffer from hayfever. Hayfever is caused by an allergic reaction mainly to different forms of pollen and ragweed. Hayfever has different effects on every individual depending on how severely they suffer from allergies. Some individuals...
LASIK, or “laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis,” is the most common refractive surgery procedure. Refractive surgeries, including LASIK, reshape the cornea to correct distorted vision often eliminating the need for glasses or contacts.
Higher-order aberrations are visual...
Maintaining a healthy weight is important for a leading a healthy life. People who have excessive weight are always mocked at. Obesity open doors to many health diseases such as high blood-pressure, diabetes, arthritis, heart diseases and hypertension. Those with a high body mass (BMI) are...
There are many choices when looking for alternative medicines. Today, more people are turning to these alternatives for their treatments than ever before. These types of medicines provide a different approach than conventional medicine in health care systems and practices.
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Having a neck pain can be frustrating. It may bring uncomfortable and painful feeling that may lead to the decline of one’s physical or mental performance. This condition may be experienced by countless individuals at some point of their lives. Studies show that two-thirds of American...
Aloe vera is a very useful plant. It is very often used as a medicine to treat skin conditions such as burns and eczema, where it can help to stop the pain and reduce swelling. It is also very pleasant and soothing in its smell, which is likely why you will have heard of it: it is very often...
In the fast paced world that we live in it can be easy to neglect our health and wellness. Were so busy racing through our day to day lives family, friends, work, social engagements that we dont take the time to look after ourselves. Its really no wonder that so many of us are tired and run...
Nausea and Vomiting: Common Signs of Illnesses that No One Should Ignore
Most people associate vomiting to two things: a pregnant woman or a man who just had too many to drink. What is seen as a normal bodily response to conception or, in the case of a hard drinker, overconsumption of...
As everyone knows, exercise is good for you. It helps to keep your weight down, helps to keep you toned up, and helps to make you feel good. So then, if getting a little exercise is good for you, then it must be better to get even more and if getting more indeed is better, then it stands to...
An ever growing number of people who wear contact lenses are turning to using extended wear contact lenses. There are many benefits to be realized through the use of extended wear contact lenses. Perhaps the greatest benefit to be realized from the use extended wear contact lenses is found in...
Several natural sexual health supplements are now gaining popularity in the United States. These sexual health supplements come in different shapes and sizes, with some packaged as chemical-based medications and others marketed as purely herbal preparations. Among the variety of herbal...