What is Constipation? Constipation is a digestive condition, which tends to be more common in older people. If you have less than three bowel movements per week, and your stool is dry or hard you are probably suffering from constipation. Read on to find out more about the symptoms, causes, and treatments for constipation, and how Chinese Medicine can help. …
What is Concussion? A concussion is when your brain gets injured, which may occur after an impact to your head. Concussions are also known as mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs). While most concussions aren’t life-threatening, they can still cause serious symptoms, so it’s best to get all concussions checked by your doctor. In this article we’ll discuss some of the …
What is Acne? Our skin is covered with small holes called pores, which contain a hair and an oil gland. When our pores get blocked by oil or dirt it can sometimes cause breakouts of pimples. There are many different types of pimples (like blackheads, whiteheads, pustules, and cysts), but the overall skin condition is called acne. In this article …
What is IBS? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a group of symptoms that affect your intestines. These symptoms usually occur together but may vary in severity. If you have IBS symptoms for at least three days per month for three months, then you have IBS. In this article we’ll discuss the symptoms and causes of IBS. We’ll also discuss treatment …
What is Menstrual Pain? While menstruation usually causes a little pain and discomfort, in some cases it can cause extreme pain that prevents you from going to work or school. This severe menstrual pain is technically called dysmenorrhea. It can occur on its own or may be caused by conditions like endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). This article will …
What is Vertigo? Vertigo is a type of dizziness, in which you experience a sensation that your surroundings are moving or spinning. Vertigo may be caused by different factors (like migraines or head injuries) and may last for different durations depending on the cause. However, most people with vertigo experience intense but brief episodes of symptoms. Read on to find …