Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) presents itself with abdominal pains, bloating, gas, abdominal distention, diarrhea, or constipation which most often occurs after eating (post prandial). These symptoms are non-specific, meaning that they can be seen in many diseases that involve the gastro-intestinal tract, especially cancers and colitis. What causes IBS? And how can IBS patients feel better?
After the lockdown for the deadly coronavirus pandemic was over, the enthusiastic celebration of Halloween in America kindled my interest to know more about the holiday Halloween, and its connection to religion and other paranormal phenomena.
Planet Earth, the only planet known to support life in the Universe is facing multiple and destructive, man – made crises. Why is it so important to save our planet?
Having high blood pressure myself, it makes me very curious about current research studies on hypertension. Four current studies on the subject attracted my attention and I would like to share them with my readers so that those with high blood pressure (BP) could better manage their health.
Anger is one of the basic emotions that is instantly generated by our primitive limbic (reptile) brain. Why can some people easily shrug off any annoyances, remain calm and composed? Why do others immediately explode in rage?
Can science survive and flourish in politicized and dysfunctional societies?
Our immune system is very complex, smart, and sophisticated. What happens when the body’s immune system becomes a traitor and destroys its own organs instead of protecting them? And why are women more prone to developing autoimmunity and autoimmune diseases?
What is the difference between allergic and immunologic reactions? All my discussions about Covid-19 vaccines and vaccine opponent has rekindled my curiosity about the immune system, allergic and immunologic reactions, and autoimmune diseases.
What is atrial fibrillation (A-fib) and why do so many people ignore this dangerous abnormality?
How to have your muscle cells get rid of fat cells. Resistance exercises for weight loss
Starting early in life with a flavonoid rich diet full of fresh vegetables and fruits may be very important for brain health and the prevention of forgetfulness.
Do I still need to be vaccinated if I had the coronavirus infection and recovered from it? Why?
Why are so many people, in every country in the world are refusing to get vaccinated? Despite overwhelming scientific evidence that the vaccines are safe and effective in protecting them against the deadly coronavirus infection, why does 30% of the USA population refuse vaccination?
It should be remembered that thirst is a poor indicator of dehydration during exercise. Frequent fluid intake, without being thirsty is necessary to prevent dehydration. What are heat related illnesses and how can you prevent them?
The reality of manmade climate change is upon us. Summer of 2021 came in early with a big bang of sizzling heat waves that are shattering records, creating public health emergencies, widespread drought, water shortages and crop failure. How does our body regulate its core temperature when extreme heat waves are upon us? And what happens when the body cannot cope?
Even though I am usually against food supplements, laboratory studies are so convincing that now, I strongly recommend taking more curry and omega-3 fatty acids, either with our diet or taking them as food supplements to help keep our brain healthy and bright.
We are all terribly afraid of dying. If it is up to us, we want to live forever. But have we given any thought to what challenges the society would face, if no longer employable and productive elderly population keep increasing by the millions?
Aging is the leading cause of suffering and death on a worldwide basis. Every day, about 150,000 people die in the world and 100,000 of them are elderly. Can we prevent the aging process, which is the main culprit of suffering and disease in old age?
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), at its core is a neuro-degenerative disease of brain cells. Why are only certain memory cells are involved? And what are the biggest risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease? Being female is the the second biggest risk factor for AD, why?
Today, 30 million people worldwide are suffering and slowly dying from Alzheimer’s Disease. Is age related memory impairment an early part of the disease?
