In the gut, a diverticulum is like a little pocket/out-pouching that forms in the wall of the large bowel, probably as a result of spasm in the muscle in the bowel wall. Diverticulae are very common and get more common as people get older, around 15 per cent of people aged over 40 have a …
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are infections of the kidney, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are generally triggered by bacteria and are more common when there is partial blockage of the urinary tract. In some people, UTIs tend to recur. Symptoms of a UTI usually begin suddenly and include frequent urination that is irritating or burning, a …
If I don’t feel drunk, I don’t have a problem – do I? Alcohol tolerance can lead someone with a dangerously high consumption to be falsely reassured that as long as they don’t feel drunk, they will be fine. In fact, the exact opposite is true. If you need a lot of alcohol to get …
Many people can benefit from going gluten-free. Those with Celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, or autoimmune conditions reap the most benefits, but what about everyone else? Is gluten really so bad? Do I really need to be gluten-free? Not everyone needs to be gluten-free. If you have celiac disease, a wheat allergy, or gluten sensitivity, a …
When you need a rest you try to sleep. Feeling tired after getting up makes you think about vacation. Sipping coffee near the sea sounds perfect. Does it? Climbing all day to take a soup near the fire draws some wild romantic in imagination. Dreams? Or just a fantasy — What are you going to …
