Tweet This information was provided by a chiropractor. Lower back pain is something that many men and women live with each day. Yet, many of them who identify the cause, still seek only minimum treatment. The normal activities of daily life are certainly inhibited when a person has sever lower back pain. Things like putting away the dishes, standing...
Tweet How GERD Affects Your Sleep Millions of people experience occasional heartburn that can cause difficulty sleeping. In the U.S. alone, an estimated 15 million people suffer from persistent or chronic heartburn, typically a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). There are differing degrees to which people experience heartburn and GERD, but some common symptoms include a burning sensation...
Tweet Candida infection (also know as candidiasis, candidosis, moniliasis, and oidiomycosis, yeast infection and thursh) is a very common condition that affects many women and men. The most common form of yeast infection in women is thrush, which affects the vagina. It is thought that it affects around 75% of all women at some point in their lives. However, yeast infections...
TweetSome good news for those who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. British researchers at Newcastle University have discovered a new method for treating rheumatoid arthritis. The research is being led by Dr Graeme O’Boyle and has been published in PNAS. Rheumatoid arthritis causes painful swelling in the joints. Unlike some other forms of arthritis it is not caused by wear and tear of the joints,...
A look at the process of recovering from a brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries occur when the head experiences either impact trauma, or penetrating trauma, and the brain is damaged as a result of the impact.
A look at different causes of neck pain and the various treatments that can help. We all suffer from neck pain at some point in our lives, whether from sleeping awkwardly to having a poor posture; however for many of us neck pain lasts much longer than a few days.
TweetThis week another story hit the news headlines. A 10 year old boy had a sex change operation after he was diagnosed as having gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria is a condition where a person is born as one sex but is convinced that they are really of another sex. When such a condition is picked up early a child will...
TweetFor many diabetes patients, the use of a constant glucose monitor can provide valuable peace of mind and more effective control over diabetes symptoms. These advanced monitoring systems incorporate a recording system, allowing trained medical personnel to download the readings for further evaluation. Consistent and careful assessment of these readings by a physician or trained professional can offer insights...
TweetDiabetics should not just be wary about their blood glucose levels. According to a recent study, those with type 2 diabetes and are suffering from periodontal disease have an increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and kidney failure. These two life-threatening conditions are the most common complications that a diabetic faces. The results of this study emphasize one...
TweetBased on a 2005 survey by the RNID, the UK has over 9 million hard of hearing people. One of the most common causes is presbycusis, the medical term for age-related hearing loss. In fact, figures suggest that out of the 9 million hard of hearing, 6.5 million are over the age of 65 years old. Unlike other types...