There are several degrees of burns, ranging from the least severe first degree burn, to the major third degree burn. A first degree burn is minor and only affects the epidermis layer of the skin. It causes pain, redness and swelling. Second degree or partial thickness burns affect both the epidermis and dermis layers of…
Diabetes is a disease that is characterised by the human body’s inability to properly regulate its blood sugar level. When we ingest sugar, it is broken down into glucose during digestion. The glucose is then circulated around the body, via the bloodstream, to be used as fuel for energy. A healthy pancreas contributes to this…
A migraine is characterised by flare ups that are referred to as migraine attacks, and contrary to popular understanding, headaches are just one symptom of those attacks. The remedies for migraines do not only relate to headaches, but can help with a variety of other symptoms commonly associated with migraines, like: nausea, vomiting and strong…
An uneasy sensation felt in the upper part of the stomach, accompanied by an urge to vomit is often described as nausea. It is a common condition that could be caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include: medications and illnesses pregnancy related nausea gastroenteritis food poisoning motion sickness indigestion stress Nausea is an…
A headache is typically characterized by pain or discomfort in the head or neck, and is a relatively common complaint among people. Headaches are classified as primary where there is no underlying condition for their presence and as secondary when they are the result of an underlying condition. Primary headaches usually consist of tension headaches,…