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Nobody likes to admit to having difficulty going to the bathroom. This embarrassment is so ingrained in our culture that most of us would prefer to use somewhat misleading terms such as “tummy troubles” or “stomach ache” when discussing our symptoms. But you don’t have to worry — constipation is completely normal and is nothing to be embarrassed about. Just because it’s normal, however, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be dealt with. If you haven’t been able to go in several days, then you are understandably in extreme discomfort, and looking for advice on how to relieve constipation. Fortunately, you don’t...

Are you feeling stuffy, sneezy, and miserable? Everyone’s experienced allergies or a cold at one time or another, and a common symptom of these problems is excess mucus in the sinuses, nose, and chest. While excess mucus production isn’t usually dangerous, it is annoying. Luckily, there are plenty of remedies for getting rid of a runny nose that don’t require a trip to the doctor. If you’re coughing up mucus and you can’t stop reaching for your box of tissues, read on for some solutions. What Is the Purpose of Mucus in the Body? Most people would agree that having...

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition, affecting 7.5 million people in the U.S., in which the skin cells turn over too quickly. What happens next is that skin cells build up because the natural shedding process isn't taking place in its proper way. The piling-up of cells creates the psoriatic condition of scales and flaky skin, with the resultant burning, itching, and pain. The most common type is plaque psoriasis, in which patches of skin are red, raised, and have silvery-white flakes called scales. About half of psoriasis sufferers have scalp psoriasis which is powdery silver or white. Sometimes the...

Age spots, which are also called liver spots or sun spots, are actually caused by accumulated sun damage, not by aging. These brown spots tend to occur on those who have fair skin and spend time in tanning beds or go outside without skin protection. Although liver spots pose no serious health risks, they are not aesthetically pleasing. Medical treatments like chemical peels, cryosurgery, dermabrasion, and laser therapy can make sun spots look less noticeable; however, these treatments can be costly, and they come with the risk of negative side effects. These 20 home remedies for age spots are affordable,...