Epstein Pearls | What are Epstein Pearls? Epstein Pearls are very small cysts that can appear in a baby’s mouth that look like tiny, white bumps. They were first described by Alois Epstein in 1880. They generally appear along a baby’s gums or along the top of the roof of the mouth. They are seen […]
Essential Oils For Cough | Overview Essential Oils For Cough: Research has shown that using a nasal spray containing a blend of eucalyptus, peppermint, oregano, and rosemary extracts can improve a sore throat, hoarseness, and other cough-related symptoms. In this article, we look at evidence to support the use of 12 essential oils in treating […]
Keto Protein Powder From weight loss to better blood sugar control to healthy aging, the benefits of protein are well established. While you can likely meet your protein needs through your diet, protein powders offer a convenient and easy way to increase your intake. Many people following low-carb or ketogenic diets turn to protein powders […]
Substitute For Evaporated Milk Substitute For Evaporated Milk: Anyone who did any cooking before the 1990’s rolled around will probably remember evaporated milk well. It was an ingredient found in many recipies, and was well stocked in kitchens everywhere. This was partly a result of the economic crisis and gas shortage of the 70’s – […]
Does Rogaine Work? Does Rogaine Work? If you’re losing your hair, you’ve probably already heard of minoxidil, or Rogaine. This popular hair loss treatment is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. It’s available over the counter as a liquid or foam to treat male and female pattern baldness (also known as androgenetic alopecia). Rogaine does […]
Aleve Vs Ibuprofen | What’s the difference? One of the most important differences between Aleve and ibuprofen is the length of time they act for. Ibuprofen is short-acting and is better suited for the treatment of acute pain, whereas Aleve is long-acting and is used for the treatment of chronic conditions. Aleve is more likely […]
Swollen Uvula | What is Swollen Uvula Swollen Uvula: Your uvula is the fleshy piece of tissue hanging down over your tongue toward the back of your mouth. It’s part of the soft palate. The soft palate helps close your nasal passages when you swallow. The uvula helps push food toward your throat. Uvulitis is […]
Farxiga | What is Farxiga Farxiga is a brand-name prescription medication that contains the drug dapagliflozin. Farxiga is used to improve blood sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes. It comes as a tablet you take by mouth. Farxiga belongs to a class of medications called sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. In clinical studies, […]
Ingrown Fingernail An ingrown Fingernail (also known as onychocryptosis from Greek:onyx, “nail”) is a common form of nail disease. It is an often painful condition in which the nail grows so that it cuts into one or both sides of the paronychium or nail bed. While ingrown nails can occur in the nails of both […]
