Are you feeling a strong pulse on one side and a weak pulse on the other side of your neck and worried about it? Maybe you wonder why you have a weak pulse on one side of your neck. It is a matter of concern, as it may be happening because of an illness; who…
The day was tiring, and all I needed was a hot shower. However, after the soothing shower, things got shocking with a shrieking exclamation: “Why are my legs blue after a hot shower?” After a hot shower, does it ring any bell, experiencing red, blue, or purple legs? If your answer is “yes,” you…
On a fine bright morning, you wake up and stretch your hands to start the day. Suddenly you feel dizziness in your head. Sounds familiar? If so, you are on the right page to find out what happened. Feeling dizziness when raising arms above your head is quite a bit common. There are biological reasons…
Living with a pacemaker: a new life with several restrictions. However, one common question is, “can you sunbathe with a pacemaker?.” A pacemaker is a small device that doctors implant in your chest. Its function is to send electric signals to your heart to control the beat when your heartbeat becomes slow. However safe and…
“Keep calm and love rains” the saying feels deep. Like most people and me, you must love the rain. The feeling of raindrops falling on your skin sure is mesmerizing. But have you ever faced such a sensation without the rain?! “Why it feels like raindrops on my skin even though it’s not raining?”- have you…
Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in the chest, especially where your rib joins the breastbone? Is the pain getting worse with specific movements and deep breathing? Don’t be panicked; it’s not a sign of a heart attack. This condition is costochondritis – benign and non-life-threatening chest pain due to inflammation of joints between…
Do you wake up every night after a few hours of sleep, all drenched up, lying in the pool of water, asking yourself, “why am I sweating after my surgery?” Meet the hot flash: a common condition you encounter after hip replacement surgery. Hot flashes after hip replacement surgery are common side effects that usually…
Do you feel like a one-armed paper hanger returning from work or workouts – exhausted, tired, and drained? In addition, the tiredness is such extreme that moving your muscle seems like dragging a thousand tons truck? Tired and weak muscle after a day’s work or workout is not uncommon; however, there’s a limitation to that…
Have you ever experienced a sudden sharp and severe abdominal pain radiating to the back? The reason for your pain can be an irritated and inflamed pancreas. The pancreas is a flat gland that dwells in the upper abdomen behind the stomach. Its primary function is to produce enzymes that support digestion and hormones that…
What is your first reaction when you hear the word “fat”? Is it: “No…stay 100 feet away from it” – as you find fat as unfriendly, causing you to gain weight? However, not all fats are your foe. Have you heard of lecithin? It’s a combination of fatty acids – the friendly fat –…