Not all mothers identify strongly with motherhood, just as not all mothers give the birth of their child much thought after the fact. However, for a large number of women, birthing a baby is one of the most transformative moments of their life: it is when a new part of their identity is revealed, that… Read More »
How to know if you have cough-variant asthma Click and Photo/Shutterstock What It Is: “Asthma occurs when something triggers the airways to get inflamed,” says Dr. Rho. “It is usually a dry cough that causes your airways to narrow. Symptoms can include a recurrent cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath.” What Causes It: There are… Read More »
Looking after your health with a nutritional diet is, of course, a normal way to keep in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. Often today you can tailor your diet to be very specific to your own bodily needs. This can be very important, especially for those with chronic illnesses and conditions such as MS (Multiple… Read More »
Hypokalemia describes a person having too little potassium in their blood. If it is severe, it can lead to muscle weakness, which can have many health consequences. The cause is usually a person’s body excreting too much potassium. Hypokalemia is always a symptom of another illness or a side effect of a medication. It is… Read More »
It seems like natural human tendency to explain ourselves. When we are late to a meeting, we come up with an excuse in case anyone asks. When our kid starts throwing a temper tantrum at the store, people stare at us expecting an apology. In the same way, when we decide that there are things… Read More »