CONDITIONS A-Z

Conditions

Sinusitis

    

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Sinusitis

Inflammation of the sinuses is a very common disease. It is estimated that about 5% of the population suffers from chronic sinusitis.

The sinuses are air-filled cavities in the head situated behind the nose, eyes and forehead. They are lined with a mucous secreting membrane and are connected to the nasal cavity by narrow channels.

If the membrane in the sinuses and nose secretes too much mucous in response to allergy or infection the condition may be called catarrh. If the membrane becomes inflamed the condition is known as sinusitis.

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20 Natural Cures to Beat Bad Breath

By: Dr Kristie McNealy - FamilyHealthGuide - Senior Editor

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Bad breath doesn't only happen after eating garlic, in fact it is estimated that 50% of us will be affected at some point in our lives.

Bad_BreathChronic bad breath is a condition called halitosis and for some it can be recurring problem. Managing halitosis successfully requires more than simply gargling mouthwash every now and then.

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Chondroitin

Chondroitin is a molecule that occurs naturally in the body. It is a major component of cartilage -- the tough, connective tissue that cushions the joints. Chondroitin helps to keep cartilage healthy by absorbing fluid (particularly water) into the connective tissue. It may also block enzymes that break down cartilage, and it provides the building blocks for the body to produce new cartilage.

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Glucosamine

Glucosamine, which is produced naturally in the body, plays a key role in building cartilage, the tough connective tissue that cushions the joints.

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