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Bacterial Vaginosis is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina, which upsets the natural balance. This common among women ages 14- 44 especially those that are sexually active.

Most of us may have already given a urine sample at some point in our lives. Have you ever wondered why health professionals ask for a urine sample? The urine can contain many different clues to how our body is doing. It tells a lot about our health. Testing the urine is known as “urinalysis” (analysis of the urine). The most common use of urinalysis is to detect substances or cells in the urine that point to different disorders. The kidneys make urine by filtering wastes and extra water from...

The Snake Diet promotes a lifestyle centered around prolonged fasting. It was founded on the belief that humans historically endured periods of famine and argues that the human body can sustain itself on just one meal a few times a week. The diet involves an initial fast of 48 hours — or as long as possible.

If you are one of the few women who has not experienced Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) yet, then consider yourself lucky. The chance of women getting a urinary tract infection is quite high. Some experts rank women’s lifetime risk of getting one as high as 1 in 2, with many women having repeat infections, sometimes for years. For men however, about 1 in 10 will get a UTI in their lifetime. 1. What causes UTI? Urinary tract infections are caused by microorganisms, usually a bacteria that enter the urethra and...

Coffee Lover? Then you are one of the million coffeeholics around the world who simply can’t start the day without coffee. What do you love most about it? Taste? Or do you feel energized after drinking? Or is it an essential part to start your day? Well, coffee has certainly a lot of effects you love and can’t get away with. But, is it always good for you? What are the alternatives food/drinks to coffee that has similar benefits? Aside from the energy boost we get when drinking that steaming...

We have been hearing about Ketosis or Keto diet recently. It becomes increasingly popular especially on weight-loss programs. Is it healthy or not? Do the benefits outweigh its side effects? And if indeed it does, what should we do to achieve it? Ketosis – it is a process that happens when the body does not have enough carbohydrates to burn for energy. Instead, it burns fat and makes things called ketones, which it can use for fuel. How does it work? In normal circumstances, the body’s cells use glucose as their...

UTIs or Urinary tract infections are caused by microbes such as bacteria overcoming the body’s defenses in the urinary tract. They can affect our kidneys, bladder, and the tubes that run between them.

Why is it crucial to keep our kidneys and liver healthy? And how do we know if they are healthy? The liver and the kidneys are some of the most essential and hardworking organs in the body. They carry out numerous functions such as excretion of waste, metabolism of many substances, hormonal regulation, proper digestion, as well as proper coagulation (the process by which blood changes into a solid state to form a solid seal). The kidneys -- a pair of bean-shaped organs remove waste products from the body, maintain...

More often, when we talk about hydration, the first thing that comes to mind is WATER. And yes, water helps a lot in keeping our body hydrated. It is the fastest, simplest and easiest thing to grab whenever we feel dehydrated. However, after a while, water can get boring. Don’t you think? And based on a Study from Scotland’s St. Andrews University, water is not the most hydrating beverage around. According to Ronald Maughan, a professor at St. Andrews' School of Medicine and the study's author, the reason has to...

Getting to know the “inner you” is simpler than most people think. Like most things you’d like to achieve, you have to start with the basics and move forward one step at a time: know your pH, maintain a balanced diet, keep a physically and mentally healthy state.