Exercise Induced Asthma Wilbur is a 24 year old male who recently joined a local gym. He has packed on a few pounds over the past few months and his goal is to lose 10 lbs. He decides to go to a spin class which will be his first time ever attending such a class. He...
What Are Allergies and Allergic Rhinitis? Can be seasonal or year round Common symptoms include: Sneezing Watery eyes Red / puffy eyes Runny nose Stuffy nose Sinus pain / pressure Diarrhea Can be associated with asthma and eczema Allergens can include pets, roaches,...
What Is a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)? This symptom is a common complaint that women experience when they have a urinary tract infection (UTIs, a bladder infection / lower urinary tract infection). In comparison to men, women are more likely to be diagnosed with...
In recent years, researchers have shown growing interest in the role of subclinical zinc deficiency and its impact on health. Studies suggest that low zinc levels may significantly increase the risk of diarrhea, respiratory infections, and overall morbidity and...
What Is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)? Many in the U.S. use some form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). These supplements can be helpful or even essential to health. Here are somethings that we must remember when using these health...
