What Is Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

[1] [2] Pink eye is a very common eye problem, especially in children. But with proper management, it rarely causes long-term vision damage. It spreads rapidly from person to person. [6] Staphylococcal, streptococcal, or orHaemophilus influenzaebacteria usually cause bacterial conjunctivitis. The most common form of allergic conjunctivitis is seasonal. Its triggered by mold spores or pollen from flowering trees, grass, and weeds. Many of the symptoms associated with pink eye overlap with other eye conditions....

June 6, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Marc Buck

What Is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

And experts can often tell the two disorders apart by how they manifest in the clinic. Bacteria can also creep up into the small intestine from the large intestine. Cleveland Clinicsays certain medications, as well as your age and lifestyle, can contribute to SIBO. They include: Treatment Options for SIBO Catching SIBO early is vital. AntibioticsThe main treatment available for SIBO isantibiotics. While antibiotics are effective in killing bacteria, they can also wipe out gut-friendly bacteria....

June 6, 2024 · 2 min · 347 words · Monica Rogers

Very low calorie Chinese Vegetable Soup – and quick!

(PS If you need carbs though I get it heres theNoodle Soupversion here and theRice Soupversion here!) I love how streamlined the workflow is for this recipe which has high appeal factor on particularly crazy days. We all have those, dont we! The broth for this soup is my masterChinese soup broth Wish more recipes were this efficient! It is the same I use for my classicChinese noodle soupandrice soup....

June 4, 2024 · 3 min · 598 words · Dr. Amanda Diaz

Lamb Korma curry

Rich with coconut cream and cashews, Lamb Korma is gently spiced and mildly sweet. Its so family-friendly and easy to love, I call it the otherbutter chicken! Lamb Korma curry Not all curries are fiery hot and intense flavoured, likeVindalooandRogan Josh. Prevent screen from sleeping Like everybodys favouriteButter Chicken. And todays Lamb Korma! The sauce is gently flavoured with spices, and its not spicy at all. Its got a triple hit of creamy pureed cashews, coconut cream and regular cream....

May 31, 2024 · 6 min · 1130 words · Nicole Larson

The Best Mushroom Coffee, Dietitian Tested and Recommended

We include tips from nutrition experts and the latest research on what to forage for inmushroom coffee. In addition, we looked at the cost, caffeine content, and potential health benefits of each brew. She enjoys the smooth, bold flavor of the coffee and believes it tastes just like regular coffee. I enjoy the earthy taste of Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee. However, Four Sigmatic mushroom coffee is much more expensive than regular coffee....

May 31, 2024 · 7 min · 1488 words · Jason Torres

10 Things Your Doctor Won’t Tell You About Organ Transplants

Thinking about undergoing a game-changing organ transplant or donating to a loved one? Your new organ could come from a living donor. Alternatively, it may come from a person who had arranged to donate their organs after death. Whether youre on a waiting list or are considering donating, heres what you better know about organ transplants. Meanwhile, a liver will function for five years or more in 75 percent of recipients....

May 30, 2024 · 2 min · 264 words · Robert Davis

One-pot Moussaka beef rice pilaf

Heres a great new beef mince recipe to try! Think Greek Moussakaflavours, in risotto form in a handyone-potrecipe. Eggplant, beef, tomato, lots of garlic and oregano. Prevent screen from sleeping One-pot Moussaka beef and rice Think of todays recipe as a cross betweenmoussakaandrisotto. But so much easier to make than both of them! And its got the hallmarks of a great risotto, with the juicy, oozy rice. Never stodgy, never mushy....

May 21, 2024 · 3 min · 479 words · Shannon Sandoval

Affirmations: What They Are, Health Benefits, and Getting Started

Thats the idea behindaffirmations short phrases you might repeat to change the way you think and feel about yourself. Michelle Obama said in aTwitter post last yearthat her daily mantra is: Am I good enough? Yes, I am. 40 Conversations to Have With Yourself(a book about building self-awareness). People are latching onto simple ways to help themselves, he says. What Are Affirmations? They can be said aloud or to yourself....

May 14, 2024 · 2 min · 276 words · Corey Hubbard

What Is Glaucoma? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

Glaucoma is an often painless but serious eye condition that causes damage to your optic nerve. One known cause is the optic nerve becoming compressed because of high pressure within the eye. Another cause can be reduced blood flow within the optic nerve. Unfortunately, glaucoma has no obvious warning signs and causes no pain. Once damage to your eyesight has occurred, it cannot be reversed. The top risk factor for glaucoma is having high pressure within your eye....

May 13, 2024 · 3 min · 433 words · Jeanne Jenkins

9 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut — and What You Can Do About It

Signs of a Healthy Gut Your gastrointestinal tract starts with your mouth and ends with the anus. Its job is to take in food, digest it, absorb nutrients, and expel the remaining waste. But how do you know if its working? These daily bowel movements should be free of symptoms like diarrhea, constipation, and loose stools. In other words, the gut justworks. The very first step in healing the gut is to identify and remove the offending foods....

May 10, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · James Mullen

What Is Diabetic Retinopathy? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

(1) What Is Diabetic Retinopathy, and Could You Be at Risk? Floaters sometimes clear on their own. During this stage, the appearance of the retina may change as a result of these symptoms. But these changes would only be visible to your eye doctor during acomprehensive eye exam. Mild and moderate NPDR are sometimes grouped together as early DR. Youll need to undergo a comprehensive eye exam to receive a diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy....

May 10, 2024 · 3 min · 487 words · Jessica Hernandez

What Is Tai Chi? A Beginner’s Guide to This Mind-Body Practice

It was originally developed for self-defense and martial arts, but eventually grew into a health and wellness practice. Some consider it a great-grandchild of the olderpractice of qigong, which is similar in theory. Around 3.75 million people in the U.S. practice tai chi, according to the market data companyStatista. There may be anywhere from 13 movements (or positions) to dozens in a single session. Tai chi is considered a mind-body exercise....

May 10, 2024 · 2 min · 398 words · Jessica Torres

Smoky Roasted Tomato Soup

So imagine how spectacular it is when they are! Its incredibly simple to make: roast > blitz > warm > eat. I love the hint of smoky flavour in this from smoked paprika. Pre roasting Bonus: Super healthy, at just 240 calories a serving. But in the height of summer, hot soup is the last thing I want! So, I dont make tomato soup when tomatoes are in their summer prime....

May 9, 2024 · 3 min · 502 words · John Hooper