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
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Signs and Symptoms Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is a disorder of the immune system, which means that the bodily system meant to fight infections and toxins turns on the body itself. In RA, the patient’s immune system attacks and damages the synovial joints. These are joints in the body that are easy to move, … Read more
Dealing with fibromyalgia can be devastating as this condition causes widespread and chronic pain throughout the body. Some experts believe that this disease causes the body to feel pain at higher levels, but there is nothing concrete. The constant angst from this condition can be overwhelming both physically and emotionally. Many patients feel that working … Read more
Heart failure affects nearly 5.7 million people in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Although statistics say that about half of those diagnosed with heart failure will die within five years of their diagnosis, early treatments, lifestyle changes, and interventions can slow the progress of heart failure and lead to a … Read more
What is high blood pressure? High blood pressure is also known as HBP or hypertension and is a condition when the pressure of your blood or the force of your blood pushes hard against the walls of the vessels and when it is extremely high. In America, almost eighty five million people suffer from high … Read more
Have you ever had a burning sensation in your feet? It may feel as though your feet are on fire, so you ditch the socks and the shoes in hopes of finding relief, but no relief comes. It can become rather hard to deal with. There are those people who have this issue who then … Read more
The gut is the biggest organ of your immune system. Symptoms of leaky gut syndrome include pains, aches, food sensitivities, cramps, gas and bloating. What is leaky gut and how is it diagnosed? Leaky gut (intestinal permeability) is a particular condition in which lining of your small intestine becomes injured, causing poisonous waste products, bacteria … Read more
What is cervicalgia? Cervicalgia is a common problem all throughout the world. Cervicalgia is a kind of neck pain that does not radiate outwards anywhere except for the arms. Cervicalgia is different from neck strain and neck strains are short-lived and can be healed quickly while cervicalgia takes a long time to heal. Talking generally, … Read more
What is esophageal spasm? The esophagus is the tube which connects the mouth and the stomach. When the esophagus contracts, it moves the food from the mouth to the stomach through a regular pattern and a coordinated rhythm. The term esophageal spasm means that the contractions of the esophagus are irregular and not coordinated and very … Read more
If you wear a bra, then you are already aware of some of the discomforts that accompany them. What many may not be aware of is something called Bra Strap Syndrome. This may also sometimes be referred to as Costoclavicular Syndrome or Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. But what is Bra Strap Syndrome exactly? Let’s take a … Read more