Encephalitis: A Brief Overview

Encephalitis literally translates to “inflammation of the brain”. It may sound like a scary and serious condition, but it rarely is. Of course, like any medical condition that involves any vital organ, leaving it untreated or not knowing that you’re already manifesting symptoms of the disease may prove fatal. Encephalitis appears in two forms, and … Read more

Effective Pain Relief Options for Cancer Patients

Cancer cases have been on the rise over the last few years, no doubt, due to the high stress, environmental toxins, and unhealthy lifestyle and eating behavior of people living in the 21st century. Cancer is an illness that is medically defined as a state of abnormality where uncontrolled production of one or more cell … Read more

Common Sense Tips to Deal with Fatigue

Do you feel tired all the time? Feel like sleeping after your lunch break? Have you experienced that there are days that you’re energy is so low? Probably you are overworked or stressed? You may be experiencing fatigue. Fatigue is a common health complaint. Around 20% of Americans experience excessive fatigue that is enough to … Read more

Sleeping Pill 101

Sleep deprivation affects millions of people around the world. Long-term lack of sleep can lead to very serious health problems. A 2000 study conducted by the University of California in San Diego showed that the activities of the brain’s prefrontal cortex increased due to sleep deprivation. The research also indicated that the brain region called … Read more

Stress and Anxiety in Post-Modern Society

What would you normally see inside today’s offices and homes? Desk jobs, televisions, remote controls, personal computers and laptops, lawn mowers, and other contraptions that are all designed to make life easier. Despite these factors, stress and anxiety has been overwhelming among many individuals. Stress is defined as an organisms total response to environmental demands … Read more