In traditional medicine, there are many compounds that have been used for centuries to procure health benefits. Many of them are still eaten today, although the health benefits are not always recognized. Honey is one such compound. Not just has honey been eaten for over 8,000 years, since the 19th century, it has been recognized […]
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No Mask? Alternative Ways to Cover Your Face During COVID-19
Due to the daily increase in Covid-19 cases, masks have become as important as clothes for us. Wearing a mask whenever stepping out from your house has become mandatory now. A mask is not just a need due to legal restrictions but also, they are vital to keep ourselves safe and secure. They are like […]
Neck and Shoulder Pain: Causes and Treatments
Issues like overstretching, strain, ligament tearing can cause simultaneous neck & shoulder pain. Over time, it leads to significant distress for patients and leaves a negative impact on their way of life. Besides consistent outpatient visits, patients face a tremendous burden both emotionally and financially. Generally, neck & shoulder pain is caused by different reasons. […]
What One Needs to Know about Steroids for Asthma Treatment? (Sponsored)
Steroids are used to treat asthma. They help calm and inhibit the airways’ inflammation, which is vital in managing the condition’s symptoms. Steroids have anti-inflammatory components, which makes them suitable for treating respiratory diseases such as asthma. Steroid medications such as prednisone are taken through inhalation, orally, or by injection. Steroids are essential in managing […]
What is ClariFix and What it Treats (Sponsored)
Even though chronic rhinitis is experienced more often after the age of 20, it is a non-discriminatory disorder that can affect anyone regardless of age. In fact, about 58 million individuals in the United States suffer from the condition with about 14 percent of them claiming they get zero relief from any sort of treatment. […]
How Dangerous Is A Facelift? (Sponsored)
As we get older, our skin and tissues naturally lose their elasticity and tone. Lifestyle choices, genetic predisposition, and other factors contribute to glorious wrinkles, age spots, and other indicators that Father Time is marching across our countenance. Getting a facelift A facelift involves removing excess skin, smoothing out wrinkles and folds, and tightening up […]
Sustainable Packaging for Pharmacies: Here’s What You Need to Know
The zero-waste movement has gained a lot of popularity over the past few years. The goal? To reduce landfill waste by creating more sustainable packaging for pharmacies. To some, this might seem ludicrous, despite some pharmacy’s progress toward the goal with more eco-friendly packaging and a Pharmacy Packaging Machine. Fortunately, these efforts and many others […]
Should You Be Taking Collagen Supplements?
Description: Many people relate collagen to skin care ever since it broke the Internet, especially on health conversations. So, what should people be informed about these collagen supplements? What impact do they have on your body? And how can you consume them? Did you know that collagen originated from the Greek word Kolla, which means […]
How to Cope with the Challenges of Physiotherapy
Physical injuries can be devastating. Depending on their extent, they can alter your quality of life and become a source of great limitation. Although modern medicine provides hope for most cases through surgeries and other options, recovery is an intense process. Physiotherapy is an integral part of regaining strength and recovering after an injury. Through […]
Minimizing the Effects Of COVID-19
Living through a global pandemic is an incredibly strange and unfamiliar experience for us all and is likely to be the first situation of its kind that you or any of your family have experienced. Unfortunately, the world is incredibly unpredictable, and nobody could see this coming a year ago. For this reason, we have […]
How Has the Internet Changed Healthcare?
Thanks to advances in digital technology and information sharing, the healthcare industry is continuously improving. Patients have gained access to remote consultations with specialists, a wider variety of pharmaceutical suppliers, targeted treatments, specialized mobile applications, and more. For doctors, the internet has meant more collaborative tools, newer diagnostic technologies, more accurate data, and many other […]
How to Recognize First Symptoms of Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adults?
Anxiety is a normal response to stressful life events such as moving homes, changing jobs, or facing financial difficulties. In fact, many people experience anxiety at some point in their lives. However, when symptoms of anxiety worsen than the events that triggered them and begin to affect your way of life, it could be a sign […]
Immunoassay Tests – Procedure, Types, Blood Removal and Storage
Immunoassays are biochemical tests that are used to quantify the presence and amount of specific macromolecules or analyte in body fluid. These tests are specific and quite sensitive because of the purified antibodies or antigens used as reagents. Immunoassays are mainly used in measuring drugs, hormones, tumor indicators, cardiac injury indicators, specific proteins and drugs. […]
