Leg cramps are extremely common and, in most of the cases, they are not dangerous. However, they can still be quite painful and sometimes the ache can last for many hours – and it is then when you would do just about anything to relieve yourself from it. Although most of the people experience leg … Read more
At one time, bipolar disorder was referred to as manic depression or manic depressive disorder. It is a very serious mental illness that can result in pretty risky behavior patterns, can cause damage to careers and relationships, and can even result in suicidal tendencies if not treated. Bipolar disorder involves extreme mood changes from depression … Read more
Celiac disease is a condition that causes a variety of symptoms such as weight loss, stomach pain, lack of appetite, diarrhea, and bloating. These symptoms occur due to the immune system’s response to a protein that is found in certain foods such as barley, wheat, rye, and even some prepared foods- gluten. Celiac disease is … Read more
Endometriosis is a painful disorder that affects many women during their childbearing years. It is characterized by uterine tissue- or endometrium- growing outside of your uterus. Typically, it involves the endometrium growing on your ovaries, bowels, or even the tissue lining your pelvis. In some rare cases, the endometrial tissue could spread beyond your pelvic … Read more
The recent news of Robin Williams’ suicide has saddened many, but it has also served to open a discussion about what the effect of depression and Parkinson’s can be in a person’s. For someone as complex as Robin Williams it isn’t easy to point at one thing and say it was the cause of his … Read more
What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This is a disease where the immune system begins to attack tissue that is normal and healthy. The symptoms that result are swelling and inflammation, damage to the skin, joints, blood, kidneys, lungs, and heart. In normal conditions, your immune system makes proteins that are called antibodies. … Read more
The word “spondylosis” means a stiffening or fixation of the vertebrae in the back and neck due to a disease process. Spondylosis is the degenerative changes such as degenerating discs and bone spurs. Quite often, these changes are called osteoarthritis. Spondylosis can occur anywhere on the spine: cervical (neck), thoracic (upper/mid back), and lumbar (low … Read more
The term arthritis is a general term that refers to inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It is also known as wear and tear arthritis. It is characterized by a breakdown of cartilage in the joints and can occur in nearly any joint in the body. However, it most … Read more
Lactose intolerance is also referred to as lactase deficiency. This simply means that your body is unable to completely digest the lactose (milk sugar) that is in dairy products. Typically, it’s not a dangerous condition, however, symptoms of lactose intolerance can be quite uncomfortable. A lactose deficiency is typically what is responsible for lactose intolerance. … Read more
What are Esophageal Spasms? The esophagus is the tube that carries food from the mouth into the stomach. An esophageal spasm is when the esophagus has uncoordinated, irregular, and sometimes very powerful contractions. Typically the contractions of the esophagus are coordinated, meant to move the food through the esophagus into the stomach. Two Types of … Read more