Quitting smoking is extremely difficult for most people; some have said trying to stop smoking is much more difficult than trying to beat a heroin addiction.  According to statistical information, smoking causes approximately 435,000 deaths or 18.1% of deaths, each year in the United States.  With this data in mind, there are also several other health related reasons why a person should stop smoking.  Within 20 minutes of quitt ...

A very interesting study conducted in the 1980’s concluded that there are certain house plants that actually help purify the air.  The study was directed by NASA in an attempt to help keep the air purified on extended space expeditions; the results were rather amazing that the plants not only were beneficial for use in space but also in our homes.  Having learned this information my thoughts went back to my childhood; my mothe ...

Some coughs persist for weeks to years, and make patient visit numerous physicians seeking relief from persistent coughing which may interfere with work and lifestyle. Chronic persistent cough is the cough that usually lasts for more than 8 weeks. Chronic cough should not be categorised as a disease condition rather it is a symptom of different disorders. It is reported by 10-20% of adults, commoner in women and obese individuals. The most commo ...

Cough is one of the most common symptoms of childhood illness. Although a cough may sound unpleasant, it is not usually a sign of a grave condition. In fact, coughing is a healthy and important reflex that helps protect the airways in the throat and chest. Cough is generally a self-limiting condition, which will usually get better within a few days. Researchers recommend simpler treatments such as fluids and paracetamol or ibuprofen to ease the ...

Snoring is definitely a nuisance, not to the person who snores but, to the sleeping partner. If snorers’ spouses do not complaint about the noise or they simply get used to it, then the snorers will not feel anything wrong. After all, they cannot hear the beautiful music composed and played by them during their sleep. Only when the sleeping quality of their spouses has been adversely affected or they themselves find that they are excessivel ...