Sarah Walker 
A spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle, and it can occur anywhere in the body. However, when that spasm occurs in the chest, it’s cause for alarm. Some conditions, like thyroid disease, anemia, diabetes, heart issues, and nervous system glitches can cause these uncomfortable spasms. Though, anything that is chest related needs to … Read more
Make Your Liver a Rock Star With These Healthy Foods If you have liver disease, your doctor may recommend a specialized diet to ensure your liver isn’t overtaxed by the food it must process. However, you can take advantage of several healthy foods to keep your liver in good shape even if a doctor hasn’t … Read more
What is Hуроthуrоidiѕm? Hуроthуrоidiѕm iѕ a condition whеrе thе Thуrоid glаnd dоеѕn’t рrоduсе enough Thyroid hormones. Thiѕ in turn, ѕtаrtѕ tо slow thе body dоwn bringing with it a whоlе rаngе оf symptoms ѕuсh аѕ extreme tirеdnеѕѕ, intоlеrаnсе to cold tеmреrаturеѕ, weight gain аnd many others. Hуроthуrоidiѕm саn bе саuѕеd by Iodine dеfiсiеnсу аnd it … Read more
Numbness and Tingling in the Fingers: Why Does it Happen? A great many things can cause numbness and tingling in the fingers, or paresthesia according to MedicineNet. They range from completely harmless to something that requires immediate medical intervention. Here are some reasons for that numbness and tingling in the fingers: Sitting on the Hands Causes … Read more
Everything You Need to Know about Vitamin B12 What Is Vitamin B12 Anyway? Every day it seems like there is a new health trend popping up that oftentimes doesn’t even make much sense. Everyone wants to take care of their body the best way they know how, but it’s super easy to get sidetracked with … Read more
Treating fibromyalgia is difficult, in large part because doctors don’t yet fully understand the disorder. In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration approved the antidepressant Cymbalta for use in treating the condition. While this drug improves the quality of life for many fibromyalgia sufferers, there are some potential drawbacks to the treatment. Learning the facts … Read more
Over the last quarter of a century, doctors and scientists have been working to find a way to effectively treat the devastating and life-altering symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Methotrexate (also known as its abbreviated form, MTX) is one of the most popularly prescribed pharmaceuticals for RA and has been at the forefront of treatment … Read more
In the context of health insurance, a “pre-existing condition” is “Any condition (either physical or mental) including a disability for which medical advice, diagnosis, care, or treatment was recommended or received within the 6-month period ending on your enrollment date in a health insurance plan”. Coverage of pre-existing conditions might not be the “untouchable third … Read more
What You Should Know About Depression and Anxiety If you have experienced depression or anxiety, you likely know just how much it can impair your functioning. Depression and anxiety often occur at the same time in the same individual, and each one comes with its own characteristic set of symptoms. Each one can be very … Read more
Can you lose weight while on Amitriptyline Have you ever tried losing weight while you are undergoing treatment? You can easily lose weight without much effort while taking some drugs, but when you are on Amitriptyline, you may be surprised at how much weight you can easily gain while on this drug. But what is … Read more