Multiple Sclerosis is a disorder where your immune system attacks the myelin, or protective sheath, that is covering your nerves. Damage to myelin causes your body and brain to have difficulty with communicating. Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by several different symptoms. Eventually, the nerves begin to deteriorate, which is an irreversible process. So, how can … Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, affecting the blood vessels, skin, heart, joints, nervous system, kidneys, and yes- even the eyes. Your immune system is set up to fight off foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. However, individuals who have lupus actually have immune system that functions quite abnormally. The immune system of an individual … Read more
Inflammation of the intestines is most commonly known under the clinical name of Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). Within the diagnosis of IBD there are two different types of inflammation of the intestines that can occur, ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. While there is a difference between the two conditions, they share many of the same … Read more
The cubital tunnel syndrome is very much familiar with something you may know of: the carpal tunnel syndrome. Although different in their essence, these two syndromes do share things in common and it is definitely important that you know how to distinguish between them. It is also important that you inform yourself properly on the … Read more
Choosing a good acupuncturist is one of the most important parts of your healing process. Many times, we will trust an “expert” better than we trust ourselves, especially where our health in concerned. However, a good acupuncturist wants to empower you in your own health and wellness– they want you to understand your body and … Read more
Before we can discuss what sural nerve entrapment is, you really should know what the sural nerve is and what it does. The sural nerve is also referred to as the short saphenous nerve. It is the sensory nerve located in the lower leg. This nerve lies very close to the short saphenous vein, which … Read more
Often, individuals struggle with how to find the words to explain their symptoms to their doctor effectively. This is very important information for the doctor to have in order to provide an accurate diagnosis. On average, a medical interview is only about ten minutes, so you must be able to present your information in a … Read more
It does not matter who you are or where you are from: your health is more important than anything in life because without it, sooner or later, everything else can fail dramatically. Celebrities may seem untouchable and surrounded by an aura of mystery and even heroism, but the truth is that diseases don’t forgive them … 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
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