Anytime you can see blood in the urine, it requires an investigation by a doctor to determine the exact cause. There are more than 100 causes of such bleeding, but a list of just some of them reveals that a serious condition – requiring immediate care – may be present. While about 25 percent of cases of blood in the urine (hematuria) may be caused by bladder infections, and another one in four cases by stones in urinary tract, blood in the urine may also reveal the presence of a tumor in the... 

Lupus, what is it? Lupus, not a well-known disease, is still dreaded by those afflicted by it. It just hits you without a warning, usually picking the time in your life when all is well, then stays with you forever. Recently, however, a number of things have been found out about it that it has become less dreaded as before. What is lupus? Lupus is a disease that causes your antibodies to go amok and attack the healthy cells. There are two types of lupus. The first one is called discoid lupus erythematosus... 

Have you experienced coughing up a “little stone” instead of mucus? Could it really be possible (medically speaking) to spit out a stone? How does it happen? What could be the reason of such a condition? Lithoptysis, or stone expectoration, originates its word from the Greek lithos, which means stone. It has been known to exist since 4th century BC, the time of Aristotle. It is associated with broncholithiasis, an illness which indicates the presence of calcified material near or even inside... 

Hemorrhoids are standard equipment in the human machine. Regardless of race, sex, religion or political persuasion, we all have hemorrhoidal veins; and it is in these veins that hemorrhoids ma develop. Hemorrhoids are mentioned in the Bible, so we have had them a long time – and they may even be honorable. The great internal (visceral) and external (somatic) blood vessel systems of the body communicate almost incidentally but connect with anatomical regularity through the hemorrhoidal veins. These... 

Fruits and vegetables are part of the food pyramid. They are very good sources of vitamins and minerals needed by the body. They are considered as protective foods because they keep illnesses away aside from other benefits such as making the eyes clear and bright, the skin rosy, the hair glossy, the gums, teeth and bones strong and healthy. But what if you have a busy lifestyle? Can you still manage to include fruits and vegetables in your daily meal? How do you squeeze the recommended five servings... 

With hundreds of spas sprouting all over the country, choosing the right one can be a daunting experience when, in the first place, the very purpose of such a summer indulgence is relaxation. Because a spa visit should be stress-free, here is a guide of what to expect and what not to expect from having a spa experience. First things, first: Know what you want. Is it relaxation? Or rejuvenation? Do you wish for total wellness or just a pick-me-up? After clarifying your own intentions, please be sure... 

The Atkins diet has often been a well received diet for people who want to lose significant amounts of weight. This diet is especially attractive to people who want to start losing weight in a short period of time. The diet seems to have lost some steam over the past couple of years with there always being new diets popping up that turn into the latest fad for weight loss. Even though the Atkins diet goes through periods of being more popular than others, there are always people trying to lose... 

Dermabrasion, also known as skin planing, is a useful and effective method for removing or improving post-acne (pimple) scars. It literally means scraping of the skin. The purpose is to get rid of the superficial layer of the skin so as to make deep scars shallower. This can be done in one or several sessions, depending on the depth of the scars. A cosmetic surgeon can only scrape the skin to a certain extent because, if he goes deeper than he should, he would be creating more scars. For deeper scars,... 

While hair on the head is something to be admired, any profusion elsewhere on the body is considered unattractive. Body hair is quite normal and can range from one persistent coarse hair on the chin, the upper lip, or eyebrows that meet across the bridge of the nose, to hair that grows around nipples, under the arms, on arms, legs, fingers, toes, tummy and around the bikini-line. There are various methods of removal to choose from. Plucking The easiest and most convenient way of removing stray hairs... 

Aromatherapy, which dates back to the ancient Egyptians and Chinese, involves the mixing of essential oils from plants with massage oils to create scents that relax, stimulate, and regenerate. It boosts energy and eases stress, anxiety, insomnia, muscle spasms, and joint stiffness. Cranio-sacral practitioners apply gentle pressure on the soft tissue around the scalp and down to the base of the spine, to remove any blockage in circulation. It relieves headaches, soothes back and joint pain, and...