Asthma is a chronic illness involving the respiratory system in which the airway occasionally constricts, becomes inflamed, and is lined with excessive amounts of mucus, often in response to one or more triggers. These episodes may be triggered by: Exposure to an environmental stimulant (or allergen), Cold air. Warm air. Moist air. Exercise or exertion.
Gout (also called metabolic arthritis) is a disease due to a congenital disorder of uric acid metabolism. In this condition, monosodium urate or uric acid crystals are deposited on the articular cartilage of joints, tendons and surrounding tissues due to elevated concentrations of uric acid in the blood stream. This provokes an inflammatory reaction
Unfortunately for some of us high cholesterol is only a matter of time. High cholesterol is mostly passed down from previous generations but for a select few it only comes down to what you’re eating. There are endless ways in lowering your cholesterol, but only a few actually work. Although your favourite margarine has a
We focus so much time on looking skinny, fit, beautiful and sporting the latest fashions, that we forget about the important things. Although no one will be able to see your heart, lungs, liver etc from the outside that does not mean it isn’t important. Beauty starts within and I’m not talking about your personality.
Alzheimer’s is a disease which mostly effects people over the age of 65. One in five people will develop this disease. Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease which normally starts earlier in life. This is called “younger/ earlier-onset Alzheimer’s”, this can happen as early as 40 or 50 years of age. Alzheimer’s is not a decease
This was originally shared on the Pink Initiative’s blog, and we thought we should share it now; when awareness wanes regarding breast cancer as Breast Cancer Awareness Month has passed and the media is focusing their attention on other things. As the infographic states, every 3 minutes someone new gets the life changing news and
The alternative health community is growing, and Salvagente is proud to have featured in one of the most prominent health magazines in South Africa. Salvagente’s Dual Heat Ozone Sauna addresses critical needs as highlighted by Dr Neethling’s article, a combination of ozone, heat and far infrared. Not only is this ozone sauna a perfect fit
For some it’s part of their daily routine, for others it’s a rare occurrence; headaches can have a huge impact on your quality of life. This infographic explores the types of headaches and some quick solutions, although an important solution was not listed. Headaches can be caused or worsen by a lack of oxygen, thus
One would think that to improve certain health and medical conditions surgery or medicine is required. You can think that alternative methods such as stem cell treatment or ozone sauna therapy will help. This info graphic shows how an unlikely option such as video games can assist in the healing process. Infographic originally appeared on
Homes are going green, farms, businesses, and now the institutions where we learn. This info graphic shows the greenest colleges in the United States, we hope that colleges around the world are inspired by these to also make the lifestyle change and become more environmentally friendly and sustainable. We further hope that ozone will play