Health Blog – Page 9 – LifeActionPlusHMO

HOW THE IMMUNE SYSTEM WORKS

March 29, 2023
Charles Williams

You are always under attack. Harmful and deadly microorganisms such as viruses, fungi and bacteria are always trying to invade your body. To repel these attacks, the body system developed a special defensive mechanism called the Immune System to protect your health from all unwanted guests at all times. The immune system is not one […]

WHAT IS DYSLEXIA?

March 23, 2023
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Our world is full of unique people with different eyes, hairs, skin, personalities & functionalities, etc. But there is a special element we all possess that looks the same but functions differently, and that is our brain. It sees and understands the world differently for different people. One of those ways is through the perspective […]

WHY DO WE VOMIT?

March 21, 2023
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We all have vomited at one time or the other. Although this truth may look and sound disgusting, it is 100% true and a core component of your bodily function. Vomiting, as bad as it may look, is actually a very healthy process. It is your body’s way of getting rid of something harmful that […]

Why do we forget?

March 10, 2023
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Remember that fun birthday party of your friend you attended last year? I’m sure you do. Now, try to remember the outfit you wore on Wednesday, 8th of February, this year. This is definitely more difficult than it was to remember the party. So the question is: Why do we tend to forget certain things […]

Why do we shiver?

March 1, 2023
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Ever been stuck under heavy rainfall? You finally find shelter along the way, but suddenly; your teeth begin to chatter and your body begins to shake uncontrollably or in other words, you start to shiver. Shivering is a method through which the body tries to keep you warm when it’s cold out there. It is […]

Why do we get allergies?

February 21, 2023
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Imagine eating a birthday cake with your friends, and suddenly, you begin to sneeze uncontrollably, your nose starts running, throat gets itchy, you feel congested, and in no time, everyone starts running around to get medical aid. If you notice a similar pattern of illness after being exposed to something, it is easy to reach […]

HOW BLOOD PRESSURE WORKS

February 15, 2023
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We are aware of the fact that our bodies consist of tube-like tunnels called blood vessels that carry the oxygen and nutrition-rich blood throughout the journey. To facilitate this journey, our heart plays a vital role by beating and pumping the blood through the arteries which exerts the force on the muscular walls of the […]

How your wounds heal

February 8, 2023
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Your skin is the largest organ in your body. It regulates your temperature with the help of sweat glands and has a lot of sensors that enables you touch, feel hot or cold, and most importantly, the outer layer of your skin called the Epidermis acts as a protective shield and stops germs from entering […]

What causes Sinusitis?

February 1, 2023
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What is sinusitis? Before we answer that question, we need to learn a bit about your facial anatomy. There are some air-filled spaces in the bones of your head around the nose. These hollow spaces are called sinuses; they come in four pairs or eight in all. They are on either side of the nose […]

What causes Ringworms (Lapa-Lapa)?

December 6, 2022
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Ringworm is a kind of skin infection that (unlike its name implies) is not caused by any worm but a type of fungus called Dermatophytes. These fungi are generally found in most environments such as pool areas, public showers, etc. We can also find them on our pets, and sometimes, they are already present on […]