Browse Category: Diseases and Disorders
Published: July 05, 2010
While not a ton is known about fibromyalgia, one thing is for sure: it’s an extremely debilitating condition that causes more than just mild discomfort. The medical community has been diligently searching for answers to questions surrounding fibromyalgia, including cause and treatment. And now there has been a significant breakthrough, and it has to do with your weight.
Published: June 24, 2010
You’ve heard the old saying – “Good night, sleep tight, don’t let the bed bugs bite!” . . . haven’t you? But have you ever stopped to think about that last part? What exactly is a bed bug? And can it really bite? Well, let’s just say bed bugs aren’t as innocent as the phrase they are famous for. In fact, they’ve become a serious problem! How do you know if YOU have bed bugs? Well, keep reading – we’ve got the 4-1-1 on these nasty little suckers.
Published: May 20, 2010
You may not know what C. Difficile is but we have all experienced what it feels like (unfortunately). C. Difficile is short for Clostridium Difficile. Clostridia are spore forming rods and are known to be the most common cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Recent research has suggested that probiotics work to lessen those diarrhea symptoms or completely prevent them. Here are some of the facts regarding probiotics and why they work so effectively in reducing or eliminating incidents of AAD (anti-biotic associated diarrhea).
Published: May 03, 2010
You’ve probably heard that your thyroid gland plays an essential role in your overall health. So, when it’s not performing as it should, such as in the case of hyperthyroidism, you have to do something to get it back in working order! And, proper nutrition is extremely important in that effort. Let’s take a closer look at some helpful dietary information to consider when dealing with hyperthyroidism and its effects.
Published: March 25, 2010
Solving the life-altering condition of chronic fatigue syndrome is a huge challenge for anyone facing the illness. Recent Swedish research suggests probiotics or “good” bacteria found in the live active cultures of yogurt can reduce chronic fatigue symptoms for a significant percentage of individuals. Let’s take a look at what well-known author Bob Condor has to say on the subject . . .
Published: March 15, 2010
Seasonal Affective Disorder is an increasingly common problem, particularly during the winter months. If you or someone you know automatically experiences a change of mood (for the worse) when winter rolls around, it may be more than just the "blues." And even as March gets into full swing, some people still feel the effects of the dark and cloudy days. If this sounds familiar - I know how you feel! You may be suffering from SAD. What exactly is SAD, and could you possibly be a victim? What causes it? And are there ways to treat SAD? Let’s find out . . .
Published: March 01, 2010
Have you ever heard a medical horror story? Perhaps it was about how a patient went into surgery to have one kidney removed and the doctor took the wrong one. Or, a doctor got a patient’s file confused with someone else’s and misdiagnosed the perfectly healthy patient with a fatal disease. It’s inevitable - accidents happen. But when it comes to your health, a mistake could be deadly. So what can you do to ensure that the horror story doesn’t become a reality? To protect yourself (and your loved ones) try these tips.
Published: February 22, 2010
February 21-27 is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week
Have you ever sat down to a meal, and had just one too many bites past the “full” point? Perhaps it was at an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet, or maybe you couldn’t resist your mom’s famous pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner. For most people, such a type of eating occurs only once in a great while. But for some, it becomes a way of life and may happen on a daily basis. At that point, it may develop into an eating disorder called binge eating.
Published: February 15, 2010
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative disease that affects an estimated 12 million people in this country alone. The disease is incurable and is marked by a slow “eating away” of a person’s brain causing forgetfulness, amnesia, and violent outbursts and panic. Until now, there have been limited findings on means to treat and restrict the damage done by this disease. While there is still no cure, some recent research is making some promising conclusions in regards to antioxidants and Alzheimer’s.
Published: February 11, 2010
The winter season often leads to the “winter blahs” – you may feel tired all the time, experience lack of motivation to perform normal daily activities and just be overall lethargic. Oh, and don’t forget the ghost-like appearance your skin takes on due to lack of sunshine! But what if all these symptoms are more than just the winter blahs? Take careful note – such inconspicuous health signals could be an indication of Anemia.
