When we think of our digestive organs, the first things that come to mind are the stomach, large intestine or liver. When patients are asked to show where the pancreas is located, I usually get a vague answer. Often they point to…Read More »
Hemorrhoids, or piles as they are commonly known, are the inflamed and swollen veins around the anus or the lower part of the rectum. Hemorrhoids may result from inordinate straining to pass out stool. Pregnancy, constipation or diarrhea, anal intercourse, and aging…Read More »
As a beacon of regulation and guardians of public health, the Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) stands as the vanguard of excellence in the field of allied health professions. Our mission, deeply rooted in safeguarding the well-being of the Ghanaian populace, has…Read More »
aloe vera is a perennial herb grown worldwide primarily for its medicinal and agricultural benefits. The aloe gel is obtained from the fleshy leaves of the plants. This plant has been extensively studied for its therapeutic uses, some of which are detailed below.…Read More »
I think we all eat ourselves to death, I understand we all die but we’re not really living to our full potential mainly due to our eating habits. Never in human history have we seen far more obesity, diseases, syndromes and so…Read More »
Hemorrhoids is the medical term for a condition characterized by swollen veins in the anal canal. Hemorrhoids can be external, when the swollen veins are visible outside of the anal canal, or internal, when the swollen veins are inside the anal canal…Read More »
Shift work often requires eating at night, a time when the stomach and digestive system are normally at rest. Shift workers are very prone to stomach and digestive problems due to irregular eating habits. 30-45% of shift workers report chronic digestive problems…Read More »
It’s no secret that antioxidants are incredibly beneficial to good health. It’s believed the antioxidants in food can help prevent cancer, reverse or slow aging, enhance your immune system, increase your energy and improve heart and other organ health. Given all we…Read More »
Because less than half of all people with mental illness are treated!! About half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14. Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in America. Approximately 33,000 Americans commit suicide each year. Just Clinical…Read More »
Fruit has played a key role in human health since the earliest written history. For countless years it was the staple food eaten in the proverbial Garden of Eden. During mankind’s golden age some 2500 years ago, fruit was the predominant food.…Read More »