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Chronic damage to the liver cells causes inflammation of the liver cells; this usually heals with formation of scar tissue. This gradual degeneration and scarring of the liver is called cirrhosis. This disease is usually caused by chronic viral infections such as hepatitis B and C, fatty liver, alcohol abuse, hereditary metabolic disorders, exposure to […]
Medicinal mushrooms have been a staple in Eastern medicine for centuries and are slowly gaining popularity in other branches of medicine. Consuming the right mushrooms can help boost immunity, maintain hormonal balance, and help the brain, among other things. However, studies of the benefits of mushrooms are a relatively new area in modern medicine. As […]
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects many people and is quite debilitating, although mostly benign in nature. Common symptoms include abdominal pain, discomfort, cramps, bloating, and loose movements or constipation. Symptoms vary from person to person and therefore treatment can vary significantly between affected individuals. The diagnosis is usually made based […]
A modern gym is a place that houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical activity. In addition to exercise machines, which include barbells and weights, a modern gym offers its members many other facilities. Most gyms have a main workout area. This area consists mainly of dumbbells and free weights as well as exercise […]
Typically, alternative medicine differs from traditional medicine in that alternative medicine is older and what we might call unconventional or non-Western medicine. Alternative medicine does not follow the traditional science and research that current medicines go through. Alternative medicine could also be referred to as complementary or traditional medicine, or the therapies that can be […]