Few plants are as world-famous as marijuana. In between having numerous uses (including for clothing, paper and animal feeding) and being used as a recreational drug, marijuana is debated a lot. Is it OK to legalize it? Is it better for it to stay illegal? Should it be a medical option? There are many questions … Read more
When you have shoulder blade pain, you may be a little confused. Shoulder blade pain isn’t like other pain- the causes aren’t always clear cut. The symptom of shoulder blade pain could be something as simple as sleeping in a wrong position, or as serious as something such as lung cancer. What are some things … Read more
We’ve come such a long way when it comes to science and technology that we sometimes think we are invincible. And yet, there are so many things we still have to understand – and the medical world is no exception from this. Sure, we now know a lot more about how to treat certain illnesses … Read more
You probably already know that a muscle spasms occur when your muscle contracts involuntary. Everyone- no matter what their age or gender- can be affected by muscle spasms. These can be quite painful at times and only after the spasm eases up is the individual able to get some relief. Muscle spasms can occur anywhere … Read more
Over 37 million Americans suffer from migraines, and women are affected three times more often than men are. This type of a vascular headache is typically experienced most commonly by individuals between the ages of 15 and 55. Approximately 70 to 80 percent of those who get migraines have a family history. Less than half of … Read more
They say depression is the disease of the century – and they may actually be right. The number of people suffering from various forms of depression is alarming. And what is even more alarming is that even very young children can suffer from this very painful mental disorder. As well-known as it may be, clinical … Read more
Sciatica is a common form of chronic pain that affects the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is the large nerve that extends from the low back down the back of each one of your legs. Some of the symptoms of sciatica include numbness and/or tingling in your legs. The pain occurs when the muscles around … Read more
Achy legs can be hard to live with especially if they flare up at night, keeping you tossing and turning, unable to get comfortable. Around 100 million Americans currently suffer from chronic pain, which is defined as pain that lasts longer than six months. Chronic pain can be continuous or episodic, excruciating or mild, completely … Read more
Fibromyalgia, called FM for short, is a neurological disorder that is characterized by a dull aching pain throughout the body. Your central nervous system is much more sensitive to pain, which causes pain to be widespread. Fibromyalgia is difficult to diagnose, and quite often is mistaken for other conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, or RA. … Read more
Your period can be hard enough, but if cramps accompany it, it makes your “time of the month” even more difficult. Cramps are caused when your uterus contracts during your period. When it contracts, it can create pressure on blood vessels and thus momentarily cut off the flow of blood and oxygen to that area. … Read more