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Are you trying to have a baby but pregnancy just isn't happening? You may wonder if either you or your partner has a medical problem that needs to be checked out. Infertility doesn't always mean you're "sterile" -- unable to have a child ever. Half of couples who get help can eventually have a child, either through conventional medicine or a natural approach through traditional chinese medicine.Both men and women can have fertility problems. In about 20% of infertile couples, both partners have fertility problems. In about 15% of couples, no cause is found after all conventional medicine and tests...

With the coronavirus infecting many, people are seeking to boost their immune systems. We definitely need our bodies' defenses to be as strong as possible. How can this be done?Like the Army, the immune system is an intricate network of units, that act together to combat invaders, in this case, bacteria, viruses and other "enemies." While you may not be able to completely avoid getting sick, developing a strong and healthy immune system can be your first line of defense. Focusing on your immune health, can also help take the edge off your symptoms if you do get sick. Taking...

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like symptoms. These may include a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. But unlike a cold, hay fever isn't caused by a virus. Hay fever is caused by an allergic response to a harmless outdoor or indoor substance the body identifies as harmful (allergen).Common allergens that can trigger hay fever symptoms include pollen and dust mites. Tiny flecks of skin shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander) also can be allergens.Besides making you miserable, hay fever can affect how well you perform at work...

  Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It's characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, and often at night. The affected joint is hot, swollen and so tender that even the weight of the bedsheet on it may seem intolerable.There is no cure for gout, but you can effectively treat and manage the condition with medication and self-management strategies. SYMPTOMSThe signs and symptoms of gout include:Intense joint pain. Gout usually affects the big toe, but it can occur in any joint. Other commonly affected...

What are the signs and symptoms?It is not uncommon for people to experience a range of signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders and suffer for years without a proper diagnosis. Gastrointestinal disorders affect the digestive tract starting from the mouth to the anus and can be mildly inconvenient, chronic, or even life-threatening.Structural gastrointestinal diseases are those where your bowel looks abnormal upon examination and also doesn't work properly. Sometimes, the structural abnormality needs to be removed surgically. Common examples of structural GI diseases include: Acid Reflux, Bloating, Upset Stomach, Constipation, Irritable bowel syndrome, Hemorrhoids, Anal fissures, Perianal abscesses, Anal fistula,...