ADHD and Caffeine One of the most prevalent mental illnesses affecting children is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 2.5% of adults and 8.4% children are believed to have ADHD. Have you ever wondered how caffeine may affect ADHD? The impact of ADHD is known to affect a person in many areas of their life, including academic and professional […]
What is Acid Reflux? Acid reflux, medically known as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), is a condition in which the contents of the stomach retrograde through the esophageal sphincter back up into the esophagus. Along with food, the stomach contains enzymes and acids which cause a burning sensation in the esophageal walls. Normally, a band of muscles […]
Putting together the feelings of a person living with ADHD into words is tricky. It gets even trickier writing about life with ADHD for a particular person since it is different for everyone. Two people with ADHD may have an entirely different perspective on a shared experience. However, the one thing that most ADHD life […]
While peanuts contain healthy fats, proteins, and vitamins and are beneficial for some people, they possess the potential to kill others. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI), almost 2.5% of American children suffer from peanut allergies. There has been a 21% rise in peanut allergies in the past decade. Symptoms of […]
As women grow older, their ovaries shrink in size and stop producing estrogen. In the US alone, around 1.3 million women enter the menopausal stage of their lives annually. This stage is not very simple as it comes with its discomforts in the form of vaginal dryness, insomnia, itching, etc. Hormonal Replacement Therapy helps lessen […]
Myositis is a broad term for persistent, increasing muscular inflammation. Skin rashes are connected with several kinds of myositis. This uncommon condition can be hard to identify, and the reason is not always recognized. Symptoms might arise suddenly or gradually. Myositis symptoms may include muscle discomfort and soreness (myalgias myositis), weariness, difficulty swallowing, and trouble […]
It is very common for people to go through some bowel pain or discomfort. In some cases, this could be something as common as a gluten or lactose intolerance to something a bit more concerning, such as inflammatory or irritable bowel disease. Ulcerative colitis, an example of inflammatory bowel disease, presents with classic IBD symptoms […]
Commonly referred to as ‘allergies’, allergic rhinitis is a common experience for a lot of people during the springtime and fall season in response to allergens in the air. In the US, 8% of adults and 7% of children were diagnosed with allergic rhinitis in 2018, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America[i]. It […]
While sore throats are common and usually occur due to a virus, strep throats are less common and occur due to the attack of bacteria. If your throat feels scratchy or you have a terrible or sudden headache, you might be experiencing strep throat. This bacterial infection is contagious, so be careful if you notice […]
