A Prescription for Healthy Living

Bronchitis is a condition in which the airway of the lungs, also known as the bronchial tubes, becomes inflamed. Subsequently, a thick layer of mucus typically forms, restricting the passage of air from entering and exiting the lungs. The main symptom of bronchitis is a productive and persistent cough. Other symptoms of bronchitis include difficulty…

Candlelight, roses, wine, dinner and dancing: The stage is set for a night of romance. But once the big moment comes, sexual dysfunction enters the scene and the night winds up in the toilet. What is sexual dysfunction? What are its causes? Why does it happen to some and not to others? Does it affect…

Autumn is a wonderful time of year. The fall season provides a welcome break from the eight thousand degree summer temperatures, leaves are beginning to change color and the delicious aroma of homemade soups and stews are wafting from kitchens. While these are some of the more pleasant things associated with the change of seasons,…

You’re in the shower just about to rinse the shampoo from your hair. You tilt your head back and the next thing you know the room is spinning and you are struggling to keep your balance and not wind up on the floor. Sound familiar? If you have ever experienced a scenario such as this,…

The onset of urinary tract infection symptoms can come on quickly and are quite painful. Chances are you have experienced the burning sensation or the increase in urination frequency associated with urinary tract infections. In fact, the burning can become so intense that you almost dread going to the bathroom, and the feeling like you…

Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, can be defined as the inability to have and maintain an erection. Occasional erection issues are normal but if a man experiences erectile dysfunction on an on-going basis, this is cause for concern and becomes an issue that must be treated by a doctor. The symptoms of erectile dysfunction…

There is nothing more thrilling than holding your newborn baby for the first time after sharing your living space with him or her for nine plus months. Unfortunately, for some women that initial feeling of euphoria can turn to tears in five minutes flat as pregnancy hormones decrease, and now your body has to adjust…

Some of my favorite memories are the ones that took place when I was a teenager. Life was good…that is, with the exception of my acne. I remember examining my acne complexion in the mirror every time I tried out a new topical concoction that guaranteed to clear my skin. Unfortunately most of the products…

Breast cancer. Two words that have the power to instill fear in a woman. For the most part, breast cancer is not something we typically think about as women in our 20s and 30s, but once we hit the 40-year-old mark and mammograms become an annual event, the reality that breast cancer could actually be…

Did you know that there are actually quite a number of ways in which you can protect your body while taking a proactive stance in avoiding certain cancers. Of course, there are obvious things you can do to protect yourself from developing certain cancers: If you smoke, there is no better time to quit than…

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