The myofascial pain syndrome is a medical condition that is as real as it is mysterious. Although it is acknowledged as a medical condition in its full rights, the harsh truth is that no research has been able to reveal precisely what its causes are. The chronic myofascial pain is a type of chronic pain … Read more
Treating chronic gastric pain symptoms without medication is of major importance to the gastric pain sufferer. Symptoms associated with gastric pain can be unbearable, disrupting the gastric pain sufferer’s life, causing lost time from work, and inability to attend social gatherings due to the unwanted symptoms. Seeking help through western medicine offers little relief, as … Read more
If you want learn how to know if you have arthritis in the knee there are 7 common signs that are considered to be indicators that it could be present. It is important to remember that even if all 7 signs are present that it doesn’t mean you have arthritis; you need a doctor to … Read more
There are topics in the media world that don’t cease to be approached again and again. The use of marijuana for medical purposes (as well as for recreational purposes) is one of these topics. Everywhere you turn, you will most likely encounter something to hint at how legal or illegal this plant is in various … Read more
Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) was a Mexican painter who is believed to have suffered from fibromyalgia as the result of an unfortunate bus accident. It is known for sure that she suffered from some form of chronic pain throughout her life, and many interpret her paintings and other pieces of artwork as being an … Read more
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