Lagundi is a plant that is used to treat some medical conditions. The scientific name of lagundi is Vitex negundo, and it is native to the Southeast Asian country, The Philippines. Lagundi is technically a large shrub and has traditionally been used to treat respiratory conditions, especially...
So there I was, almost 14 days into a cold, with a cough that wouldn't quit, and I asked a friend of mine from Tennessee if there was anything I could do to get over it. Not only did he have the solution, he claimed it was the fastest way to get over a cold, cough or flu. Here's what he suggested:...
Located in the neck, the trachea is commonly known as the windpipe which provides a passage for air to enter into the lungs from the nose and mouth. It connects the larynx to the two left and right main bronchi. The trachea is very important for the breathing process because it has the primary...
Phlegm is a substance that is secreted by the respiratory system. It is viscous in nature and is expelled by coughing. Expelling phlegm can actually be a good thing because it means that your body is getting rid of irritants. However, if you are expelling excessive amounts of phlegm for prolonged...
A Los Angeles area squirrel tests positive for plague. The Los Angeles County Public Health Director Jonathan Fielding has reported that the Los Alamos Campground within the Angeles National Forest has been shut down after a captured squirrel tested postitive for the plague. The campground...
The medulla oblongata or simply ‘medulla’ is part of the brainstem, and is located between the pons of the brainstem and the spinal cord. It controls a few vital functions as it contains containing cardiac, respiratory and vasomotor centers. It also manages autonomic functions like the heart rate...
Fibrosis is a condition that is characterized by the formation of scar tissue that results either from an injury or from a long-standing inflammation. Physicians have classified fibrosis into two main types – pulmonary fibrosis and cystic fibrosis. Pulmonary fibrosis refers to the hardening,...
Graviola is a kind of fruit. It is sometimes called Brazilian pawpaw or guanaba; others call it soursoup. It is shaped like a heart, and grows to as large as 8 inches. It is endemic to South America and thrives in the rainforest, though it can also be found in tropical islands. Graviola has a...
Cold and flu season is hitting full force. Most public spaces are crawling with germs ready to sicken you, your kids, and your associates. Here are the best ways for minimizing your risks of catching the germs that make you sick and treating them when they do: 1. Wash your hands obsessively...
Oprah Winfrey has legions of faithful followers across the country, but they’d do well to keep a careful eye out as they tread the trail that Oprah blazes: the aftermath of her “good works” and “good judgment” is sometimes messy—and even dangerous. Recent news reports have warned of the dangers...
