Herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 and HSV-2 are among the most common and infectious of the virus. HSV-1 causes oral herpes and may be evident through cold sores, mouth ulcers, fever, and muscle aches. The virus is spread through contact with a host of the virus. On the
Diarrhea – it’s embarrassing as well as physically and emotionally unpleasant. We avoid talking about it and we often hope it will simply go away on its own. Diarrhea leaves us feeling miserable and unable to participate in life. Diarrhea is usually caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, medications, and food sensitivities. Anxiety may also trigger
With all of the business of modern day life, it can be challenging to deal with chronic pain or unexpected injuries. These kinds of physical discomfort can literally stop us in our tracks. Your quality of sleep, ability to walk, capacity to focus, ease of getting tasks done, and stress levels are all affected when
Digestion in theory is a relatively simple process. Food goes into our mouths, nutrients are absorbed, and waste exits our bodies. When everything goes as planned our bodies are healthy and we feel good. Unfortunately, our digestive systems may get destabilized by illnesses, food sensitivities, food poisoning or other variables. When that happens we might
Ever experienced that lightheadedness, dizzy feeling? Everything is wobbly and spinning. It makes you feel unsteady on your feet. Combine this dizziness with a headache and nausea, welcome to vertigo. Vertigo is the medical term for dizziness, and an episode can last for a few minutes, or up to a few days. It can sometimes
Stretch marks are a reminder of that growth spurt when your scrawny hips suddenly curved. Or the ones that appeared with your first child. Some appear with weight gain, during part of weight training, or from long-term application of some medications. Regardless, they shine and itch, often more dramatically than is comfortable. What causes stretch
You’ve likely experienced a hangover if you’ve consumed too much alcoholic content or you’ve ingested alcohol on an empty stomach. The symptoms are clear. Fatigue and weakness, headaches and muscle aches, and nausea and vomiting are common problems associated with hangovers. Over consumption of alcohol seems fun, especially when you’re having the time of your
Dandruff – those little white flakes that land all over the shoulders of our black shirts can affect not only our appearance but our self-confidence as well. Imagine looking down to see dandruff flurries all over your suit coat just as you are walking into a job interview. How well do you suppose you will
Sleep Well With Essential Oils When I don’t get a good night’s sleep, I am super grumpy the next day and everyone around me feels it. But why? Sleep is an important part of our health regime as it is restorative to the mind and body. When you’ve had a great sleep, you almost bounce
Eating a bowl of your favorite stew has gotten grossly unpleasant. You’re afraid to ingest food because of the chest pain to follow. There’s also this sour, acidic taste lurking in the back of your throat when you recline after a hectic day. Heartburn is unpleasant, and the sharp, intense pain below your breastbone (sometimes ribs) is a nuisance. Contrary to what some people believe, heartburn isn’t a
