Asthma is a frequently-recurring, non-communicable condition that affects the respiratory system.  Specifically, it affects the respiratory tubes in the lungs or, more particularly, the bronchioles – the minute, thin-walled branches of the bronchi. Basically in asthma, an excessive reaction by the lining of the bronchioles to an allergen or to an extremely arousing state (involving […]

Pain can be a sign or a warning that there is something seriously wrong with you.  If, for example, you are experiencing recurring fits of severe pain in the face, you are most likely suffering from trigeminal neuralgia.  What is this condition, and how can you get rid of it? Trigeminal neuralgia (also called tic […]

For some three thousand years now, massage has been an essential constituent of the art of healing.  Think of the pharaohs of Egypt and the ancient Chinese who all did it – as we now do it.  Today, massage is classified as an alternative therapy.  But inspite of its being categorized as such, its healing […]

Are you suffering from insomnia?  If you are, it’s certain that you are dying to finally get the sleep you’ve always wanted and wake up bursting with energy, much more motivation and drive. Many people suffer from insomnia – or difficulty in sleeping – under varied conditions.  As a matter of fact, about ten percent […]

Current health records reveal very encouraging information:  Many people quit smoking, and a lot others reduce the number of cigarettes that they consume.  Still, young people of today do not give serious attention to the very familiar health warning that cigarette smoking is dangerous to one’s health.  Let’s make it more curt and precise:  Smoking […]

Let’s hear it straight:  Have you been constipated before, a painful experience in which you had serious difficulty moving bowel?  Don’t worry, a "yes" reply isn’t embarrassing; neither is it surprising at all.  In fact, those who are reading this piece are likely to have the same answer.  Symptoms of constipation include stomach cramps, hard […]