By Woody Schuldt
Bipolar disorder is characterized by extreme emotional highs and lows. A high, referred to as a manic episode, could result in risky sexual behaviors, compulsive gambling or extravagant spending sprees. The other side of the spectrum, referred to as a depressive episode, results in the individual being lethargic and disinterested in her own life. The American Psychological Association (APA) has...
By Ann Johnson
Bronchitis is a medical condition where the inner walls of the lung's airway passages are inflamed and infected. Colds, respiratory infections and exposure to smoke can bring on bouts of bronchitis. Symptoms include a tenderness or soreness in the chest area, along with a cough. A patient might also experience chills or a fever. Often bronchitis will last only a few days, yet the cough can...
By Brandy Burgess
Does hair grow faster after getting goosebumps? This myth has been around forever and the short answer is no, this myth is completely false. There are many reasons that people feel that this is true, when in fact, there are other factors involved that cause the feeling of excessive hair growth. The scientific name for goosebumps is pilerection. Pilo means "hair," while erection means...
By Therese M. Pope
Foot skin problems can be annoying, unsightly and embarrassing. There are many types of foot skin problems, and if left untreated, symptoms can become worse and very painful. Athlete's foot is caused by a fungus that causes dryness, itchiness and peeling. Athlete's foot is caused by damp or wet conditions(such as showers or sweaty socks). Corns are large callouses formed on the toes,...
By Lauren Wise
A toothache can range from mild to very painful and diagnosing your own toothache can help your dentist as well as your pocketbook. There are many underlying causes of toothaches that have nothing to do with the quality of your teeth; a migraine or stress, for example. Consider your eating and hygiene habits. A toothache can stem from tooth or gum damage, but it could also be the result of...
By Lauren Vork
Along with blemishes, large pores are one of the most common and irritating complexion woes. Unfortunately, facial pores, once enlarged, cannot be permanently shrunk. The good news is, you can reduce the size of your pores by encouraging them to close temporarily. There are a number of inexpensive and readily available home remedies that can help with this process. Try as many of these techniques ...
By K.D. Daniels
During pregnancy, it is not uncommon to suffer from unsightly acne breakouts. Products containing benzoyl peroxide are one of the easiest solutions for acne, but if you're like most pregnant women, you probably want to make sure that the over-the-counter anti-acne cream you're thinking of using is safe for your baby before you use it. For benzoyl peroxide, the answer appears to be yes....
By Marissa Wilson
One in every four women will experience hair loss at some point in their lives. The main cause is a shift in the growth cycle, and some hair will stop growing while other hair will keep growing. Other causes of hair loss in women include reactions to hormones, stress and immune system deficiency. Here are some natural remedies to treat hair loss in women. Eat at least two servings of fish,...
By Timothy Sexton
Skin problems are so universal that an entire medical field exists just to address these conditions: dermatology. It is often difficult to determine what a particular skin condition may be. Symptoms and signs are so similar between different ailments. The ability to narrow down the symptoms can help considerably when it comes to buying over-the-counter drugs to treat them. Dermatitis is term...
By Timothy Sexton
The fundamental cause of hair loss is directly related to the growth cycles of hair follicles. It is the sudden or gradual shutdown of this growth cycle in certain follicles that leads to hair loss. The problem is that this cycle can be shut down due to a variety of causes. In addition, the hair follicles that are shut down vary according to the specific locations where balding begins. The most...
By CJ Lundquist
Bacteria, both live and dead, are always present in the mouth. Bacteria feeds on the sugars, starches and carbohydrates left on the teeth after eating or drinking, which form a sticky film on the surface of the teeth called plaque. Plaque left on the teeth due to improper brushing will begin to undergo a hardening process. Once the process is complete, the plaque will become tartar, and cannot...