It is very common that people believe a number of fallacies, myths and urban legends just because of hearing some weird stuff from a friend who saw or heard something from another friend. The chain goes on and on until it reaches a point that what started out to be false become accepted as truth. … Read more
The female human body is an organic machine made of nerve, muscle and bone. It can nurture babies for up to nine months. But, like all machines, it is prone to the occasional malfunction, such as, well, getting candidiasis – better known as a yeast infection, or in this case vaginal thrush. So how do … Read more
Vaginal yeast infection is caused by a fungal infection. The culprit, commonly Candida Albicans, is usually present on normal human skin and in other areas that are generally warm and moist. But whenever a change in their environment sets off their multiplication beyond normal quantity, vaginal yeast infection occurs. Prevention of yeast infection is not … Read more
There are many causes of yeast infection. These include wearing tight jeans or underwear and certain antibiotics such as steroids and birth control pills. To make matters worse, this is common among women especially during child bearing age. This begins with a slight itch in the vagina. The only good news is that this can … Read more
A yeast infection, also called candidiasis in scientific circles, is best known for causing a white or whitish discharge as well as putting great discomfort on sufferers. If left undiagnosed, this may bring in serious diseases which not only heighten the weakness of a person’s immune system, but may even be life-threatening in the long … Read more
One difficult thing about trying to deal with an autoimmune disorder, is that there can be so many different factors that come into play. This is one of the details that can make it extremely difficult to find out which disorder it may be, let alone how the sickness began in the first place. Luckily, … Read more
If you are a person who suffers I’m some type of autoimmune disease, then you probably become very familiar with flare-ups. Flare-ups can occur as a result of either some kind of external trigger, or they can occur randomly with no triggers at all. The frustration that these conditions can cause are highly disruptive and … Read more
Celiac disease is a known disease of the small intestine. With celiac disease, the intestine experiences an immunological or allergic reaction. The small intestine does not absorb the nutrients of the food digested. This leads to nutritional, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Diagnosing celiac disease early is very important to prevent any critical illness. Celiac disease … Read more
Among nature’s many delicious and amazing fruits and vegetables, there are a few types that have been known to cause mild to severe discomfort in the people who ingest them. For most people plants in the variety of nightshade are relatively harmless, and make for great additions to meals, but for those who suffer from … Read more
One of the most considerable challenges of autoimmune diagnosis, is that many of the most common autoimmune diseases have a large amount of the same symptoms. The increased difficulty of autoimmune diagnosis can make it a long and painful journey for both doctors and patients alike, but like most things, it’s important to be patient … Read more