As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you’ll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Applying heat to the lower abdomen with a heating pad is one of the most common remedies for soothing … Read more
Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. Hypertensive crisis occurs when a person’s blood pressure surges to an unusually high level. This condition can cause damage to blood vessels and major organs.This article looks at some causes of hypertensive crisis and some treatment options available. It also outlines some lifestyle factors that may … Read more
A teaspoon or two of honey may cut mucus production. Honey also kills germs. But remember, it can cause botulism, a rare form of food poisoning, in babies. Never give it to any child younger than 1.Hot drinks won’t ease a stuffy head, but they can soothe a cough much better than room temperature drinks. … Read more
REGULAR EXERCISES… A new study suggests that exercise can be just as effective as drugs when it comes to keeping blood pressure under control.<br />High blood pressure or rather hypertension is associated with stroke, heart disease, erectile dysfunction, kidney failure and sudden death. It is estimated that about 33 per cent of adult Nigerians are … Read more
“Period flu” is not a medical term. However, it does describe a series of flu-like symptoms that some people experience shortly before their menstrual period.Once a month, in the days before a period, some people have physical and emotional symptoms that can make them feel as though they are coming down with the flu.Period flu … Read more
H2 receptor blockers are drugs that are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and peptic ulcers. This drug is effective, cheap, and safe for relieving heartburn. It is available by prescription and over-the-counter, though the over-the-counter H2 receptor blockers have a lower dose of active ingredients and are used to treat mild heartburn.Gastroesophageal reflux … Read more
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical and psychological symptoms that can occur in a cyclical pattern in people who menstruate. The start of symptoms coincides with the second half of the menstrual cycle, called the luteal phase. Symptoms typically resolve within a few days after the period begins. However, they can sometimes last … Read more
Coughs that nag you all day long are bad enough. But when they keep you awake all night, you can feel downright awful. How can you calm down your cough so you can get the sleep you need?You’re in luck. There are plenty of treatments for nighttime coughs that can help. Most of the time, … Read more
New Delhi: Every time I complained of period pain, especially in the winters, my mom would tell me it is a ‘natural process’, and you have got to deal with it. However, with time, I noticed that period cramps and menstrual pain seemed to get worse as the weather got cold outside. Many women and … Read more
Chey SW, et al. Abstract: S0454. Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting (Virtual). Oct. 23-28, 2020.Chey SW, et al. Abstract: S0454. Presented at the American College of Gastroenterology Annual Scientific Meeting (Virtual). Oct. 23-28, 2020.Two peeled kiwi fruit per day improved chronic constipation while being better tolerated than other traditional natural … Read more