That throbbing, aching, overpowering pain emanating from your head isn’t just a typical headache – it’s a migraine. If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you should know that it can, and most probably will limit what you’ll be able to get done in a day. Luckily, there are migraine medications that you can easily purchase …
Earplugs for a concert? While it might sound a little counterintuitive, there are way more people using earplugs at concerts than you might think. It’s no secret that loud noises can damage the internal structures of your ears, which is why concert goers and even musicians themselves are encouraged to wear earplugs to protect their …
For years, the medical establishment downplayed the menstrual cramps that are experienced by 9 out of 10 women, thinking of them as a minor ailment rather than the sometimes debilitating condition they can be. Thankfully, researchers today have a much more accurate understanding of the pain associated with monthly periods and as a result, women …
If you have allergies, it’s likely that you develop hives at the turn of the seasons. That’s because allergens like pollen increase in the environment when seasons shift. Among all allergic symptoms, hives has to be the most problematic. Covering your body in itchy, raised patches of skin, hives can even develop inside your throat …
Having a partner that snores is more than just an annoyance but can have serious consequences in several areas of your life. The most obvious effect is a lack of sleep, which can lead to concentration problems, mood swings and overall health issues. Snoring is also one of the leading reasons that couples sleep apart, …
To identify the best allergy medicine for pollen, it’s important to understand what’s happening in the air and in your body when you’re experiencing the symptoms of allergies. Let’s go back to biology class for a moment. There we learned that pollen is essential to Mother Nature’s work since it is her mechanism for the …
If you or anyone else in your home has allergies, maintaining a clean and allergen-free environment is your top priority. Of course, aside from the usual cleaning and washing, it’s equally important that you make sure the air in your home is safe for people who are particularly affected by allergens that can be found …
A post nasal drip can be a very annoying and irritating problem. Aside from flooding the back of your nose and throat with thick mucus that’s hard to expectorate, it can also induce headaches due to clogged sinus pathways. If you’ve ever had a post nasal drip, you should already know how significantly it can …
Even the most courageous among us is filled with dread when we get a toothache. Unlike knee pain or shoulder pain – discomfort we are usually able to work around – a toothache can stop us dead in our tracks. It conjures up images of metal instruments, needles and dollar signs and worse, it interferes …
If you have itching, burning, swelling eyes that won’t stop producing tears, it’s probably pinkeye. Otherwise called conjunctivitis, pinkeye can be very irritating, especially if you have to deal with it while going through your usual everyday duties. Luckily, there are lots of eye drops on the market that you can use to help relieve …
