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Preventing toenail fungus may not be at the top of your to-do list, but perhaps it should be. Fungi are nearly everywhere in our environment, and they particularly love dark, moist, warm places, like inside your shoes. That makes it relatively easy to stumble upon a toenail fungal infection (onychomycosis). As many as half of all nail disorders are … Read more

If you are suffering chronic pain, immune system issues, allergies, and skin conditions such as acne or eczema? If yes then – believe me or not, these health problems could be traced from an unhealthy gut. As Hippocrates states, all disease starts in the gut which is why ensuring the health of our gut from … Read more

There’s a lot that we can do from the outside to get our teeth squeaky clean with brushing, flossing, tongue cleaning, oil pulling, and other methods, but beyond the surface, good oral health starts from within, and we can improve its state with what we eat. If you’re thinking about the best food for oral health, … Read more

Acid reflux is a common condition that is also sometimes called acid indigestion, heartburn or pyrosis. In acid reflux, some of the stomach acid flows back up into the esophagus. Under normal conditions, the esophageal sphincter, a ring of muscle that sits between the esophagus and stomach, acts as a valve that keeps everything flowing from … Read more

According to estimates, between the years 2001 and 2004 approximately 69 million people in the USA greater than age 49 years suffered from vestibular dysfunction. Vestibular system is present in your brain and it helps you to maintain balance, move freely and stand in upright position. These functions are disrupted during vertigo and you feel … Read more

A diabetes friendly pantry includes basic ingredients to help you create healthy delicious meals. Check out our list of pantry essentials to help you stay on track. Let’s face it. Most everyone could use an upgrade when it comes to keeping healthier food choices in the pantry. For someone with diabetes, it becomes less a … Read more

About half of men older than 50 have an enlarged prostate. Here are some of the basic facts you need to know about this common condition. As men age, many experience prostate gland enlargement. This condition is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the hollow tube that carries urine out … Read more

The prostate is a small gland, usually about the size of a walnut, that is situated just below the bladder and above the penis. The urethra passes through the prostate, which produces fluid that is mixed with sperm to create semen. When the prostate enlarges, it places pressure on the bladder and the urethra, which can cause … Read more

While the exact cause of prostate enlargement is not exactly known, and can vary between different men, there are a few risk factors that can be contributing to your condition. Here are some of the possible causes and risk factors of BPH. BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, refers to an increase in the size of … Read more