How To Choose Survival Tools

A survival kit consists of a complete set of essential tools and materials ready to be used as an immediate aid during an emergency. Military aircraft, civil and civilian helicopters, lifeboats and space shuttles are often equipped with survival kits as standard equipment. They are designed to assist in a wide range of situations including … Read more

Coping With Constipation Caused By IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome with constipation is a treatable medical condition. It is characterized by recurring abdominal pain and discomfort, and bloating along with constipation. IBS with constipation is common to a number of people. Getting accurate information on what causes IBS with constipation may help in improving the condition. It is also recommended to seek … Read more

Choosing the Birth Control Method That’s Right For You

The term ‘birth control’ almost always conjures images of birth control pills of different sizes and colors. For many years, the public has been led to believe that the use of the “Pill” is the only effective chemical and hormone-based contraception available. Of course, the use of the prophylactic condom is very popular especially among … Read more

Cherries as an Effective Natural Remedy for Gout

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the excessive accumulation of uric acid inside the organism. In large amounts, uric acid forms crystals which deposit in various regions of the body, causing inflammation, pain and swelling of the joints. Uric acid is a waste product that results from purine metabolism. Although most cases of … Read more

Chamomile: The Sacred Herbal Muscle Relaxer

It is probably the most widely consumed herbal tea in the world. Prove to the fact that over one million cups of this kind of herb tea are ingested worldwide each day. Chamomile is the name for various related plants of the family Asteraceae, the aster family. The word chamomile is derived from the Greek … Read more

Can Hypnosis Help to Eliminate Pain?

Pain is a subject that touches everyone. After all, it is a human condition from which we all suffer at one time or another. There are headaches, dental procedures, sports injuries, broken bones, soft-tissue injuries, and psychosomatic pain. Research shows that 75% to 80% of all adults will experience lower back pain at some time … Read more

Birth Defects and Chemicals

While an embryo may die due to a chemical exposure and result in a miscarriage, a developing fetus will survive but can suffer altered DNA that results in malformations, deformities, retardation and birth defects – lifetime serious personal injuries that can and should have been avoided. It is not as if scientists haven’t known that … Read more

Alcohol and Pregnancy: Not As Bad As Assumed?

Wine, drinking, and alcohol have always been associated with a variety of negative effects, particularly on pregnant women and the fetuses they carry. The consumption of alcohol during pregnancy has been linked to a number of unwanted side effects, including stunted cell growth and impaired nervous system development. The damage done by drinking during pregnancy … Read more