Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical condition and term for an enlarged prostate. As a man ages, the prostate goes through two primary growth periods: first in puberty when it doubles in size then again beginning around twenty-five when the prostate continues to slowly grow for the rest of a man’s life. Benign prostatic hyperplasia typically occurs during the later growth stage. An enlarging prostate squeezes the urethra while the bladder wall thickens, which can eventually cause the bladder to weaken and make it hard to empty fully. As the urethra narrows and the bladder becomes unable to empty completely, causing symptoms to develop such as incontinence, weak urinary stream, excessive nighttime urination, frequent urination, and a strong and frequent urge to urinate.

Everyone experiences stress at some time in their life. Whether it’s the stress of writing a test, the stress of dealing with a loved one’s illness or death, or even joyful stresses like the birth of a child, stress is something that we can’t get away from entirely. Short-term stress is just a part of life. But sometimes stress becomes chronic; it lasts a long time and it is intense. In situations like this, stress can cause a lot of problems and it might be hard to know what to do to alleviate the symptoms. Here is a list of ten herbal medicines that can be used to reduce stress. Remember though, to always consult a physician before starting any medication, to see if it’s right for you.

While there isn’t a silver bullet, doctors recommend over-the-counter medications, prescription drugs, or natural remedies for migraine treatment. And one of those natural remedies involves doing a migraine massage with peppermint essential oil. Dr. Crystal says menthol, which is the active ingredient in peppermint essential oil, has been proven to help relieve headaches. In fact, a 2015 study from Frontiers in Neurology suggests that topically applying a menthol-based gel, such as those with peppermint essential oil, could significantly reduce headache intensity. Here’s how to give yourself a migraine massage:

No matter the type, the benefits of massage really come down to one thing: pressure. “The skin is moved during a moderate pressure massage, which results in a calming and slowing of the nervous system,” says Tiffany Field, PhD, director of the Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine. And that slowing of the nervous system leads to other physiological effects, too, like a decrease in heart rate, lowered blood pressure, and changes in EEG patterns (electrical activity in your brain), says Field.

Arthritis affects millions of individuals worldwide and becomes more prevalent with age. Arthritis is a generalized inflammation of joint tissues that can make it painful to bend or flex one’s joints. There are hundreds of types of arthritis each with their own causes, symptoms, and treatments, making diagnosing arthritis more difficult that it might seem. Individuals often don’t know they are suffering from arthritis until their conditions become severe. However, there are some common symptoms of arthritis that are clear indicators of the condition.

Root Vegetables have great taste & medicinal value besides they contain nutrients such as vitamin A and C, magnesium, potassium fibre, and they help to preserve the health of our bodies, while reducing the risk of a whole host of debilitating conditions, such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. Here is a list of 10 […]