General Health

Glandular fever is the more common term for infectious mononucleosis, or the ‘kissing disease’, as it is sometimes known. It is a viral infection caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Glandular fever symptoms are typically characterized by a sore throat, high fever, swollen lymph nodes or glands, and extreme fatigue.

Hyperthyroidism is often referred to as an overactive thyroid and is a disorder of the thyroid, a small gland located just below the Adam’s Apple.

Hypothyroidism is a thyroid problem caused by an underactive thyroid gland that produces insufficient amounts of thyroid hormones. This is a common condition that affects millions of people.

Laryngitis refers to inflammation or irritation of the tissues of the larynx. Laryngitis causes a hoarse voice or the complete loss of the voice because of this irritation to the vocal folds or cords.

Mono (also known as Infectious Mononucleosis) is a viral infection often affecting young adults from 12-35 years old. It can also be referred to as Glandular Fever.

Metabolism is the term used to describe the process by which the body converts food and nutrients into energy. The body’s metabolism is like an engine, it runs all the time – whether we are eating, moving, thinking or even sleeping! Without our metabolism, we would not be able to live. It is needed to perform all bodily activities, create new cells and tissue, maintain body temperature, heal injuries, repair damage and free the body of all toxins.

Numbness is an abnormal sensation that can occur anywhere in the body, but is most commonly felt in the hands, feet, arms, or legs. Common symptoms include tingling and numbness in hands and feet. Numbness is a fairly broad term ranging from the harmless numbness you get when your fingers are too cold, to more serious conditions that require immediate medical attention.

Often referred to as a sore throat, acute pharyngitis is a painful inflammation of the pharynx (the area that joins the nasal cavity and the oral cavity to the larynx) in the throat region. 'Acute' pharyngitis simply means that the condition has not persisted more than a few weeks (which would then be classified as 'chronic'). Pharyngitis occurs most commonly with a viral upper respiratory infection.

What is the Pancreas? The pancreas is a large organ approximately six inches long and is a key part of the digestive and endocrine systems. It is located deep within the upper abdomen, surrounded by the stomach, small intestine, liver and spleen.

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Many things have been said about menopausal women. However, when you become one of those women experiencing the debilitating symptoms of perimenopause, there isn’t a wealth of information available to help you cope. In this ebook, we explore hot flashes, depression and anxiety in menopause. We also provide tips to help your body manage the hormonal changes that cause these symptoms.

Water retention is also known by its more medical term, edema. This is a condition that results when water leaks into the body tissues from the blood. In normal circumstances, the fluid is drained from the body tissues through the lymphatic system – a network of tubes throughout the body that removes waste and extraneous material, and empties it back into the bloodstream.

Flu is the abbreviated term for the influenza virus, which is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory tract. The virus affects the nose, throat, bronchial tubes, and lungs, and may also cause inflammation and pain in muscles and joints. It is spread from person to person through airborne droplets when an infected person either coughs or sneezes. The influenza virus attacks cells in an uninfected person’s breathing passages and begins to replicate within six hours.

A goiter is an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland and can occur for a number of different reasons. A healthy thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland inside the neck, just below your Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces hormones which control the body’s metabolism and regulate the rate at which the body carries out its functions.

Feeling delirious or delirium is a state of confusion that is characterized by a change in mental status that affects cognitive abilities (mental tasks) and reduces conscious awareness. It also tends to develope very rapidly. It usually takes a few hours to a few days to manifest and when it does, the individual is often left feeling confused, disoriented and unaware of their surroundings. It can affect speech, memory, attention span, emotion and personality as well as other cognitive capacities, which can be very distressing for both the sufferer as well as loved ones.