Sarah Walker 
Chronic Pancreatitis is a deadly digestive disorder involving inflammation of the pancreas that does not heal over time, causing it to get worse and incur permanent damage. In contrast to Acute Pancreatitis, which occurs over a shorter period of time, Chronic Pancreatitis can last forever depending upon the reason for contracting the condition and the … Read more
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder of many names. It is also known as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME). Whatever it is referred to as, CFS is a complex, chronic illness that affects the entire body, including the brain. The immune system is especially affected by this disorder as … Read more
Having Fibromyalgia can be extremely tough, but what can seem worse is having to communicate with your family about it. Because Fibromyalgia is still such an enigma, relating the ins and outs of your condition to your loved ones can be a real chore. However, it is extremely vital that you gain the support of … Read more
Busting the Hip Pain Myth Hip pain is a condition that is becoming more and more common among people who live hectic lives. The sheer stress of work and social life are enough to cause a mental and physical breakdown in all but the most resilient of people. As such, hip pain is being experienced … Read more
Frequent and constant body aches are a form of chronic pain that can be a warning that something more serious is going on with your body. The majority of us experience body aches from time to time and these are generally the result of physical exercise or stress. As the ache will cease after a … Read more
A muscle cramp is a very common form of chronic pain and it consists of one or more of the muscles in the body stiffening and cramping. In this case, the word ‘cramp’ is used to describe a spasmodic and painful contraction of the muscle. This contraction is involuntary and will generally last less than … Read more
Sciatica is a very common problem for many people all over the world. This type of pain affects the lower back down through the back of each leg and is a result of the sciatica nerve becoming irritated or compressed. Sciatica pain can range from mild to extremely painful, and can greatly interfere with daily … Read more
The majority of people experience some difficulty falling asleep from time to time. This is usually associated with stress or a poor diet, and more often than not the problem sorts itself out. However, if you find yourself regularly encountering difficulty trying to sleep then you may be suffering from a sleep disorder. Sleep disorders … Read more
For many years depression was seen as a psychological illness of the mind, but it is only in the past one hundred years or so that we have started to understand it. We now know that depression can occur for a multitude of reasons, and different forms of depression require different treatments. The most important … Read more
People who suffer from chronic leg pain are only too aware of how much this problem can interfere with daily activities. Chronic leg pain is the term used to describe a variety of problems that cause an individual discomfort in their legs, and there are a number of different reasons as to why this can … Read more