Wellness is associated with your lifestyle. Wellness depends on many factors, such as proper weight control, good nutrition, avoiding risk factors such as alcohol abuse and smoking and exercise. People who manage their lifestyle are more productive, healthier and have fewer workplace absences.

Since lifestyle is the leading factor determining your general health, it is important to set healthy goals and have control over your life. The choices you make have a huge influence on your wellness; therefore consistent self-care is vital. While medicine can cure the disease, the wellness lifestyle encourages you to take responsibility for your life.

Wellness is not an absence of diseases. It is an approach developed to achieve the balance between social and emotional functioning. Wellness is a process through which you start making choices towards a healthier lifestyle.

Wellness is a positive approach to life, which emphasizes the importance of the mind and spirit. A wellness-oriented lifestyle means that everything you feel, say and do has an impact on your health.

Lifestyle

Whether you're looking for the finest superfood or you're curious about the benefits of that starfruit you just picked up at the market, Facty has the details. From the best exercises to get fit fast to the real facts on the latest fad diet, we have the answers to your questions.

Wellness

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of City Living

One of the claims to fame of the sciatic nerve is that it happens to be the longest nerve in the body. It runs all the way down from the stomach to the feet. It also lends its name to this painful illness that occurs when the sciatic nerve is subject to significant pressure of some irritation. Fortunately, it is usually a short-lived complaint. Most sufferers experience relief within a few weeks although in rarer cases it can continue for over a year.

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The individual's experience of sciatica pain varies. Some of them describe it as a mild pain, but others get it in a much more severe form. They also might experience feelings of numbness or a tingling sensation that runs down the leg to the foot. If they get this feeling in both legs or find they have lost control over bowel movements, they should immediately seek medical assistance.

Conditions

"Condition" is a general term for particular abnormal diseases that negatively affect a part or all of the body. Conditions are not due to any external injury. Therefore, a broken bone does not classify as a condition, whereas Herpes, OCD, Shingles, and Ulcers do.

Medical conditions are classified by specific symptoms and signs. While each person's experiences can vary, there are consistent signs and symptoms that doctors will look for when diagnosing their patients. We always recommend that people seek a professional diagnosis. Afterward, supplement medical advice and opinion with accurate and easy to read information.

Most people only spend an average of a couple minutes with their doctor during a checkup. Oftentimes patients don't receive the fullest explanation of their diagnosis. Easily search through the vast amount of articles that Facty Health offers for ones that address your specific needs. From there, allow us to help you with those unanswered questions.

Sciatica

8 Exercises for Sciatica

Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary & Alternative Medicine  

International Journal of Molecular Sciences  

Celery Juice: It's Trendy, but is it Worthy of the Hype?

The human brain is so much more than a three-pound block of grey matter. It controls all our life functions, conscious and unconscious. It encapsulates all our memories, emotions, creativity, and morals. There are only a few things in our body that are not governed by our brains.

The brain is made up of a cerebrum, cerebellum, and brainstem. Within that, it is further divided into two hemispheres and several lobes. The cerebrum handles basic senses like touch, vision, and hearing, as well as more complicated functions like speech, reasoning, and emotion. The cerebellum is responsible for movement, posture, and balance. The brainstem helps with unconscious functions like breathing, heart rate, sleep cycles, and swallowing.

Within the main part of the brain, the cerebrum, there are natural fissures. These fissures are called lobes, and each serves a specific function but do not work on their own. For example, the frontal lobe handles personality, behavior, and emotion; this cannot work without the parietal lobe. The parietal lobe interprets language as well as visual and audible senses. Without a lobe to interpret what we see and hear, we cannot for react to stimulus.

Anatomy

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Brain

The Parts of the Brain

What are the Chakras?

What Are the Health Benefits of Spicy Foods?

Get To Know the "Forgotten" Vitamin K

Manage Grief in a Healthy Way

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Medical History

A History of Healing Herbs and Their Uses

Health Benefits of Chervil

Mental health is a state of psychological and emotional well-being. It can also be seen as the absence of mental illness. A healthy brain is important for people of all ages. However, the prognosis for many patients dealing with mental illness is pretty good, and many people live healthy and happy lives by effectively managing their symptoms.

Just like medicine that is focused on physical ailments, there are varying degrees of severity to mental illnesses. Some illnesses range from very minor to extremely debilitating. And just like physical ailments, the sooner a patient can be accurately diagnosed and receive treatment, the better.

Maintaining good mental health and wellness is beneficial, but not easy. There can be a lot of reasons why a person develops a mental illness. The cause could be genetic, environmental, stress-based, situational, or the result of unresolved past trauma.

Unlike physical ailments, there is a stigma behind mental illness due to the fact that it is fairly invisible. You never know who is dealing with what unless they choose to tell you. In addition to this, it's a newer school of medicine than physical ailments and is constantly evolving and being re-written. The mental health section of Facty Health is a good place to learn more about specific mental illnesses, their symptoms, and their treatments.

Mental Health

How Fear Impacts Your Health

Immune System

What Are Cytokines?

Stress is the natural response of the body to challenging events, causing your mind to be focused and alert. However, when stress doesn't subside, the effects can be serious.
Stress can disrupt your sense of well-being and lower the quality of your life. It is a medical problem that can be overwhelming and persistent, which interferes with your normal functioning. Most commonly, stress is related to work, family, personal issues or housing.

The most common symptoms of stress include physical complaints, fears and worries, rapid heart rate, upset stomach, and the avoidance of social interactions. While the cause of stress is uncertain, the problem is often a result of a combination of factors including brain chemistry, genetics, life events, and personality.

There are special stress therapies that address both the social environment and emotional needs of a person who is experiencing stress. Your doctor will evaluate all your symptoms in the context of your situation and life events, all while helping you overcome stress and prescribing suitable treatments.

Ailments

An "ailment" is a general term for minor to moderate physical illnesses, diseases, and disorders. In Facty Health, many different diagnoses fall under the ailment category. For example, acid reflux, eye disorders, skin problems, and GI problems, are considered an ailment.

In this category, you can discover natural home remedies for common symptoms. You will find that there is probably a miracle ingredient hiding in your pantry right now. Learn what foods to stay away from and which foods can help ease certain conditions. You can even learn to spot the early warning signs of some of the more severe diseases. Expect to find detailed and interesting information about the types of ailments, their symptoms, causes, and treatments.

If you have questions about a specific ailment or you just have a general curiosity for medicine, this would be a good place to start.

Stress

The Effects of Stress

Controlling your diet is a natural and effective way to help manage your health and wellness. Certain foods that can help to ease gastrointestinal pains, help treat diabetes and make IBS more manageable. When we think of the word “diet”, it’s easy to only think of hunger pains, cutting calories, and celebrity diets. It’s time to give your head a shake and see diets as a way to supplement your healthcare needs.

Maybe fad diets like Keto, Paleo, and the Meditteranean diet have peaked your interest. Did you know that these can be used as supportive care in addition to medical treatment? These diets might sound hard to get into, but we provide tons of diet-friendly meal ideas for you and your family.

If you’re dieting to get to your goal weight, we’ve got you there! We’ve got tons of low-calorie or low-carb recipes for you to try out. Maintaining a healthy weight is an important part of the lifestyle and wellness balance.

Dietary

What's the Deal with Elephant Dung Coffee?

A blood clot is a mass of blood cells and proteins that accumulate in a blood vessel to stop excessive bleeding. In most cases, blood clots are healthy. The body naturally dissolves them once the superficial layers of an injury have healed. However, in some cases, blood clots do not dissolve naturally or form when there is no injury. Cancer, smoking, surgery, pregnancy, heart conditions, hormonal therapy, and inherited blood clotting disorders can all cause unwanted clots. These growths can cause a wide range of symptoms.
<h2>1. Redness</h2>
A red streak and slight discoloration on the skin can indicate a blood clot and may be one of the first noticeable signs. Discoloration occurs because of the thick buildup of blood and inflammation beneath the skin's surface. Unlike a bruise, which should fade, color changes caused by a problematic blood clot is likely to increase in visibility. <img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_53224042.jpg" width="1000" height="750" />
<h2>2. Warmth</h2>
The skin above a blood clot may increase in temperature, becoming warm to the touch. This sensation may be accompanied by tingling, itching, and soreness. As with discoloration, home treatments one may apply to a bruise are unlikely to provide relief. <img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_269834381.jpg" width="907" height="477" />
<h2>3. Unexplained Exhaustion</h2>
Illness and events such as a blood clot prompt the body's defenses to begin working overtime. Like a disease, a blood clot causes trauma and the body's reaction can leave the individual feeling fatigued for no apparent reason. Though it is unlikely tiredness alone will prompt an accurate diagnosis, this symptom combined with others can indicate a problem and a need for medical attention. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_1065757685-1.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>4. Swelling</h2>
Swelling of the veins is a common occurrence when a blood clot forms. When the clot develops on the leg, against a muscle, the swelling can be painful and is a good indication of a problem. The greater tissue density of such areas makes it more difficult for the body to remove blood clots that develop here. In most cases, blood clots in these locations will become larger and more painful over time. Sometimes, blood clots form in response to injury or trauma to a muscle or blood vessel. In fact, trauma is a leading cause of blood clots.<img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_184097975-1.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>5. Distended Veins</h2>
In a lot of cases, the presence of a blood clot will become apparent via distention in the veins or the area surrounding the lump. Typically, distended veins do not result in complications, but if the blood clot adds to the pressure on the nearby blood vessels, an internal rupture can occur, causing more intense bruising. <img src="https://facty.mblycdn.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_1192627135.jpg" width="1000" height="668" />
<h2>6. Low-Grade Fever</h2>
A blood clot can cause inflammation, especially if it detaches and begins to move through the bloodstream, and this can cause a low-grade fever. An elevated temperature can accompany many other symptoms such as dehydration, sweating, loss of appetite, and head and body aches. Fever may also cause irritability and disorientation. <img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/09/shutterstock_2209941671.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>7. Calf Pain</h2>
Another telling sign of a blood clot is tenderness and pain in the calf area, often felt when walking or rising after laying down or sitting for a prolonged period. If any other symptoms of vein thrombosis -- which include swelling, cramps, and redness or discoloration -- accompany the pain in the calf, then it is best to consult a doctor to rule out any chance of a blood clot. <img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_141466966.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>8. Increased Heart Rate</h2>
The heart works hard to dislodge or break down blood clots, which means an individual with a clot will likely experience increased heart rate. Abnormal heart function can also indicate that the blood clot has detached and traveled to other body parts. This can cause symptoms such as stabbing chest pains and heavy breathing. Elevated heart rate can also lead to panic attacks and anxiety. <img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_95143168.jpg" width="1000" height="662" />
<h2>9. Dizziness</h2>
Blood clots that move to the lungs can cause light-headedness, giddiness, and vertigo. The dizziness may be accompanied by lightheadedness or even fainting. Shortness of breath is also frequent in such situations. These symptoms require immediate medical attention.<img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_316145531.jpg" width="1000" height="667" />
<h2>10. Foot Discomfort</h2>
A blood clot in a deep vein in the leg causes leg pain but can cause foot pain as well. The pain is on the same side as the clot and often feels similar to cramping. The foot pain may be accompanied by redness, swelling, and warmth.<img src="https://cdn2.facty.com/uploads/2015/10/shutterstock_108856868.jpg" width="1000" height="653" />

Your body is where you reside all of the time. Even when you're asleep, it's hard at work keeping you alive and well. Many of its functions are automatic like your breathing and your metabolism. Sometimes your body can start to break down or malfunction. Often these problems are environmental or genetic, but sometimes they are due to the lifestyle choices that we make.

Preventing these problems can be done by controlling your diet, exercising right, getting enough sleep, and easing up on your indulgences. You don't have to cut out everything indulgent, after all, happiness has some of the best health benefits of all. A healthy lifestyle can be the best preventative medicine. Though preventative care can help, your body can still present issues. Facty Health can be where you go to learn more about the particular issues that you are facing. Whether it is severe (like abscesses, tumors, or STIs) or non-severe (like nosebleeds, canker sores, or rashes), we have got information about it.

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