Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects mainly the spine, pelvis, and ribs. It chiefly affects young males and eventually causes abnormal stiffening and immobility of the involved joints. It is an inflammatory disease that has no known specific cause yet although genetic factors have been shown to play a role. Treatment involves symptomatic relief of pain and … [Read more...]

Termites are actually considered beneficial insects because they help in the process of eliminating rotten stumps and fallen trees. However, in your home, termites are bad news. They can easily ruin and destroy wooden furniture effortlessly so this problem must be addressed right away. Want to get rid of these nasty white ants but don’t know how to remove them from your … [Read more...]

Medical bills are known to make up the majority of collection accounts on credit reports. It truly becomes stressful dealing with medical bills but, no matter how much medical debt you have, there are some steps you can follow to become proactive and get it paid off to avoid accumulating future debt. Here now are some simple measures you can take to keep medical debt in … [Read more...]

How is your eyesight? Can you see clearly and perfectly? Can you see the fine detail of everyday objects or can you read small fonts? Can you see objects at a distance and identify them withe ease? If your answer is no to these questions, you definitely have some type of blurred vision. What causes it, you ask? Here we tell you: Blurred vision refers to a lack of … [Read more...]

What are ingrown toenails? How do they develop? Why are they so painful? And, most importantly, how do we get rid of them? Here are things you need to know. An ingrown toenail, also known as onychocryptosis or unguis incarnatus, is a painful condition of the toe. It occurs when a sharp corner or edge of the toenail digs into the skin at the end of or side of the … [Read more...]