We all know that regular physical activity brings enormous benefits to our health. But, you know what are they? Well, are all that is difficult to list. Physical activity may improve sleep in adults and elderly people who have insomnia. The mechanism is simple. With 30 to 40 minutes of walking or low impact exercises […]
It is always better to prevent than to cure and that counts for constipation as well. Normal bowel movement rates vary from three times per day to three times per week, while one bowel movement per day is widely considered as optimal bowel movement rate and as a sign of healthy digestion. Prevention of constipation […]
Laxative are used to treat constipation when change of lifestyle and diet are not effective. There are several types of laxatives which induce bowel movements or loosen the stool and are used according to age, medical condition, functional status and some other factors such as pregnancy. Laxatives provide relatively fast constipation relief but like other […]
Millions of people suffer from constipation, while the researches have shown that it affects women more frequently than men. Constipation is a very common gastrointestinal condition, usually only temporary and does not represent any serious health risks. However, chronic constipation – persistent constipation which last more than three month can cause certain complications and can […]
Constipation is only temporary and does not represent any health risks in the majority of cases but if not treated constipation can cause headache, bad breath, tiredness and skin problems. In severer cases can also occur certain complications including hemorrhoids, fecal impaction and rectal prolapse. Like other diseases and disorders, successful constipation treatment requires treatment […]
Many people who suffer from constipation are convinced they must use a laxative. However, there are many home remedies which provide constipation relief on a natural way. Laxatives, like all other medications can cause several more or less severe side effects and eventually lead to dependence. For that reason you are highly recommended to try […]
Constipation is very common and in most cases it does not represent any health risks although constipation can be very bothersome and stressful. Fortunately, increase of bowel movements can be achieved relatively easily and most often without the use of medications. To achieve constipation relief you need to know its causes. In most cases constipation […]
The majority of people suffer from acute constipation (temporary) which usually does not represent any health risks and can be successfully managed with a healthy diet and change of lifestyle. In more severe cases constipation can persist despite self-help measures. Constipation persisting more than three month is called chronic constipation. Symptoms of chronic constipation are […]
According to the majority of health experts a healthy bowel movement rates in a healthy person vary from three times per day to three times per week. Frequency, quantity, color, shape and hardness of stools usually greatly varies and depends on several factors such as diet, amount of fluid intake, menstruation cycle, stress, traveling, etc. […]
Are you expecting twins? If so, you are among the fortunate 2% pregnant women who were “blessed” twice. Twin pregnancy is very rare and according to the statistics roughly 2% of all births in the world are twins, while twin pregnancy happens to three in every 100 pregnant women in the United States. However, double […]
All the necessary nutrients for healthy development of your baby can be obtained through food and if eating diversified and nutrient-rich foods you probably do not need any dietary supplements. However, if you do not like particular foods which contain essential nutrients for healthy development of the baby or if you believe you might be […]
Asthma cannot be cured nor successfully controlled only with trigger avoidance. People suffering from asthma usually need to take one or several asthma medications depending from case to case. Asthma medications can be generally divided into long-term-control medications and quick-relief medications for asthma. The first are used to prevent asthma attacks, while the second group […]
Asthma control commonly requires treatment with asthma medications but severity and frequency of the asthma symptoms mostly depend on patient’s willingness to take more responsibility for their health. In addition to asthma medications it is highly important to avoid or eliminate asthma triggers even if it means giving your pet up for adoption. Besides the […]
Asthma medications are commonly taken with inhalers, devices which deliver a specific dose of medication directly in the lungs to prevent or relieve an asthma attack. There are two basic types of asthma inhalers. Which one to choose greatly depends on prescribed medication – some medications are available only with certain type of inhaler, the […]
When the airways in the lung are constricted and inflamed commonly when being exposed to triggers a patient gets an asthma attack: wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, chest tightness or pain, and increased expiratory and pulse rate. Symptoms, severity and frequency of asthma attacks greatly vary from patient to patient ranging from mild wheezing to […]
