The purpose of sweat is to cool your body. If you tend to sweat when that’s not necessary — for example, while sitting calmly in a cool room — you may have hyperhidrosis. This condition causes annoying but harmless excessive sweating under the arms and on the palms and soles of the feet. Unless very mild, prescription antiperspirants, pills, or ... Read More »
Whenever there’s a profusion of flowering trees, grasses and even weeds, that means sneezes, runny noses and itchy eyes for many of us. The change of seasons can be particularly trying. Up to 20% of South Africans suffer from allergic reactions, according to the Allergy Society of South Africa. This includes sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. The culprit? Pollen. Trees, ... Read More »
Cholesterol is a waxy and lipidic alcohol found in the cell membrane and transport in the blood plasma of all human being. It is a vital component of mammalian cell membranes where its necessity to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by animals, but small quantities are synthesized in other leukocytes like plants and ... Read More »
Many girls complain of stomach issues. Sometimes there is legitimate discomfort and other times it may be an excuse not to eat. This is another warning sign of the possibility of an eating disorder. How often have you heard the following? “My stomach hurts. I can’t eat.” “If I eat I’ll just feel worse.” When girls are restricting, these stomach ... Read More »
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