Stomach

My friend recently took a long haul international flight. He has not been on an international flight for a while because of horrible experiences in the past. It is a combination of multiple factors: Cramped seating Stomach Bloat which never seems to go away no matter what A litany of…

Never sleep under a tree with your mouth open or get a tan with your mouth open. You will never know what would crawl in. A woman in Dagestan (Russia) fell asleep outside when a big snake around a meter long climbed into her mouth. …

Because the enteric nervous system uses the same neurons and neurotransmitters as the central nervous system, some medical professionals refer to it as our “second brain.” — The enteric nervous system is the name given to this second brain (ENS). The ENS is composed of two thin layers containing about 100 million nerve cells. These cells line your gastrointestinal tract, which extends from your esophagus to your rectum.

This article is about the specific case of my friend. Do NOT use this as generic advice. Always talk to your doctor and follow her advice. Do not self medicate or try to experiment on yourself. I’m tired of seeing people suffering of this ailment all the time. I have…

Mucus protects the respiratory system with filtration and lubrication. Your mucus is produced by mucus membranes that run from your nose to your lungs. When you breathe, viruses, allergens, dust, and other debris get stuck to your mucus, which is then expelled from your system. …

A Bite-Size Read for Your Health and Your Waistline Remember when you were a kid and had a stomachache? There’s likely a home remedy your parent, grandparent or school nurse recommended…Do you remember? Ginger ale! Turns out, ginger is helpful in a multitude of ways. Ginger is an aromatic rhizome…