Stomach ulcers, or peptic ulcers, are open sores that develop on the inside lining of your stomach. They also occur in the upper portion of your small intestine. Your stomach experiences serious pain when you have an ulcer. What causes this condition? What are the signs and symptoms of a stomach ulcer? How can you… Continue Reading
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What do Four Different Sleep Positions Indicate about your Health?
We all have different ways we normally sleep. Some of us sleep on our backs, on our sides, on our stomachs, or in a soldier position. No matter how you sleep, it could indicate a few things about your health or even your personality. Let’s touch on four common sleep positions and their indications about… Continue Reading
Spread Awareness of Alzheimer’s and Brain Health this Month
This month of June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is an illness that is impacting many families today. It is a common type of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It accounts for 60%-80% of dementia cases. Every 3 seconds in the world someone develops dementia, with nearly 50 million… Continue Reading
4 Natural Ways You Can Treat Menopausal Symptoms such as Hot Flashes
The older we get as women, the more likely we are to experience signs of menopause such as hot flashes. Hot flashes involve a sudden feeling of warmth in the upper body, which is usually intense over the face, neck, and chest. It is a symptom that affects many of us, causing our skin to… Continue Reading
4 Hair Conditions Affecting Middle-Aged Black Women
Hair loss has become very common amongst older black women. Research shows that anywhere from a third to a half of all black women have experienced hair loss in their lifetime. One of the reasons is the hairstyles we typically like. These include braids, cornrows, and twists which could pull at the hair root causing… Continue Reading
Why is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Often Under diagnosed and Untreated?
I recently heard about a recent discussion that happened on a local talk radio station. It discussed two conditions that are often undiagnosed and untreated. These conditions are irritable bowel syndrome and stiff heart syndrome. While I didn’t get the chance to listen to this episode, I have discovered some interesting information about one of… Continue Reading
Experiencing Dry Eyes in the Winter Season?- Here’s how to Treat it
During this season, many people start to experience a case of dry eyes. This condition is likely to occur in the winter and spring seasons. Lower indoor humidity and high winds can cause dry eyes and discomfort to occur. If you’ve been experiencing this, there are ways to treat or prevent it. Let’s learn how… Continue Reading
What the Appearance of your Feet Can Reveal about your Health
Our feet- wouldn’t you agree that they are two of the most important parts of our bodies? We need them to walk, run, jump, play, etc. We certainly shouldn’t take them for granted. However, did you know that the appearance of your feet can reveal signs of your health? Sometimes, the symptoms of your feet… Continue Reading
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