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How to tackle excessive sweating

How to tackle excessive sweating

All human beings sweat to varying degrees. As matter of fact sweating is a means for the body to cool down. The perspiration evaporates and in doing so it cools the body. The drier and the hotter the atmosphere, the more effective is the cooling effect of perspiration. That is why one doesn’t not sweat a lot or feel the need to sweat in very hot and dry weather.
How to reduce back pain

How to reduce back pain

Back pain can build up slowly or come on abruptly. Either way, it can hamper your day to day activities and worsen if not addressed in time with lower back pain treatment. Back pain can be triggered by a number of conditions including bad posture, musculoskeletal conditions like arthritis, injuries and lifting weights inappropriately.
How to reduce neck pain while sleeping

How to reduce neck pain while sleeping

In most cases, we have woken up with a pain in the neck area. According to some scientific studies, at any given time, approximately 13 % of all Americans suffer from neck pain. More women than men suffer from pain in the neck area. Neck pain often arises due to the inflammation of the muscles, tendons and ligaments in and around the cervical spine area.
How to release stress in the upper back and neck

How to release stress in the upper back and neck

Pain and discomfort in the upper back and neck area can figuratively stop us in our tracks. Unless we do something about this, we will not be able to do anything worthwhile. There are many reasons behind this pain and discomfort but very often, the basic cause is how we stand, work and sit.
How to treat hives?

How to treat hives?

Medically known as urticaria, hives are red swellings on the skin, appearing in different shapes and sizes. These itchy patches do not last longer than six to twelve hours. Hives are a common skin irritation and the causes of this issue are often vague and differ from person to person.
Lupus – An Overview

Lupus – An Overview

It is the immune system that protects the body from attacks from foreign bodies. It does so by producing certain proteins called antibodies. Sometimes the immune system loses the capacity to distinguish between foreign bodies and attacks the body’s own cells. This condition is called autoimmune disease. There are many conditions that are produced by an overactive immune system and lupus is one.
Illnesses that can be caused by Lupus

Illnesses that can be caused by Lupus

The symptoms that lupus exhibits depend on the organs that are attacked. The small joints of the hand are a very common victim. Initially the pain and swelling of joints and the early morning stiffness may not be taken serious. Like any other lupus symptoms these swellings and pain also flare up and subside.
How to identify Lupus

How to identify Lupus

Lupus is an autoimmune disease. When the immune system becomes hyperactive the immune system starts attacking body parts itself causing inflammation and destruction of tissue. Autoimmune diseases are characterised by periodic flare ups and remissions. What is usually called lupus is medically known as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. As the name indicates it can affect any of the body systems and organs in them and it is the most virulent of all.
How to help control your seasonal allergies

How to help control your seasonal allergies

If you are one of those 36 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergy problems like a runny nose, itchy eyes and congestion, then this article is a must-read for you. Most probably, you are suffering from typical fall allergy symptoms. These signs may slow you down and stop you from leading a normal life.
How to identify Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms

How to identify Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms

If you are suffering from a number of digestive issues on a regular basis, don’t take these symptoms lightly. Chances are you might be suffering from IBS or Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Generally, these symptoms last for three to six months when IBS is diagnosed. At this stage, proper and immediate medical attention is advisable, so as to curb the issues before they start creating problems for you in the long run.
How to monitor your blood sugar?

How to monitor your blood sugar?

Diabetes is a chronic condition that is characterized by a rise in blood sugar levels. It is normally a hereditary disease but sometimes it occurs due to other factors. Type I diabetes is the one that is inherited from parents and type II is the kind of diabetes that is acquired.
Learn how to manage fibromyalgia

Learn how to manage fibromyalgia

Body ache is a common ailment and is usually not the result of anything serious. However, for some people, their quality of life can be affected. Chronic body pain that stops you from doing things you used to, fatigue and ‘brain fog’ that causes poor concentration and short-term memory, are definitely signs of something worth checking out.