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• Can Bladder Spasms Be Treated?

  Living with bladder spasms is a painful reality for many. Not only is the condition physically painful, but it can also cause mental and emotional trauma among those dealing with bladder spasms daily.What are bladder spasms?Normally, passing urine is a systematic function of the body, wherein...

• What Is Astragalus Root: Health Benefits and Side Effects

  What is astragalus?Astragalus is a plant that belongs to the family of legumes and beans (Leguminosae). It has a long history of boosting the immune system and fighting against diseases. Astragalus has always been a part of traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. However, today, the...

• There is a Link Between Anabolic Steroid Use and Heart Conditions

  A study published in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure, has shown that continuous use of anabolic steroids may weaken the heart. To add to the woes, researchers are not clear whether this change is a reversible one. In this study, weight lifters who took steroids regularly had impaired heart...

• Home Treatments for Croup

  Children, especially the younger ones are prone to have croup. It is a viral infection that causes swelling and inflammation of the vocal cords. Croup is characterized by a bad cough that resembles a barking seal and difficulty in breathing. The virus that causes croup is also the same virus that...

• Inversion Therapy: Benefits and Risks

  What is Inversion Therapy?Inversion therapy is a technique wherein an individual is suspended in an upside down position so as to stretch the spine and also provide relief from pain in the back. The theory behind the inversion therapy is that by shifting the gravity of the body, the pressure would...

• How to Prevent Osteoporosis

  Genes determine an individual’s height and skeletal strength, but certain lifestyle factors like exercise and diet are influential to the health of your bones. Having regular exercise will improve an individual's muscle and bone strength. Moreover, a person should get enough calcium daily through...