Insomnia

Some people, for a variety of reasons, are consistently unable to get enough quality sleep to meet their body’s needs. More than just an annoying nuisance, the health consequences can be much more serious than many people suspect. Even aside from that, insomniacs can suffer from a drastically reduced quality of life. A friend who […]

Iodine is a relatively rare trace element that often takes a back seat as far as medical considerations, but Iodine is essential for the wellness of all animal and human life. The entire body needs varying amounts of iodine, but the thyroid system is especially dependent on this element and needs a steady supply of […]

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that has been identified since the end of the 19th century, and yet even today it is not fully understood. It has gone by many different names, and multiple theories have come and gone regarding its cause and treatment. In the past, and even occasionally now, patients were told […]

The old saying: “The eyes are the window to the soul” could also be altered to include a window to the body as well. This marvelous organ is one of the most delicate and precise instruments that has ever been created, and no camera or man-made piece of visual equipment could ever begin to compare […]

To the laymen, jaundice is often associated with such conditions as hepatitis and other liver diseases. While it is true that jaundice is a symptom, either directly or indirectly, of improper liver function, the variety of conditions that can result in jaundice are surprisingly numerous. Jaundice is a symptom, not a disease of its own […]

What is Jock Itch? Jock itch is a type of fungal infection that affects warm, moist, and dark areas of the body such as the groin, inner thighs, genitals, buttocks, and anus. In general, this particular fungal infection is said to be found mainly where the legs meet the pelvis. Fungal infections are usually named […]

Several decades ago, I would venture to say that most people, except some in the medical community, had never heard of Kaposi’s Sarcoma.  It existed in the literature, and had been occasionally referenced since the late 19th Century, but it was very rare, and was only found in small segments of the population. Unfortunately, the […]

What is Kidney Disease? Kidney disease is a general term that can refer to any disorder of the kidneys, but it is usually associated with kidney failure. Also known as renal failure, kidney failure is a condition whereby the kidneys become unable to act in their critical role as one of the main filters of […]

What Are Kidney Stones? Kidney stones, also known as renal lithiasis, is a condition whereby abnormal accumulations of solid matter are formed in the urinary system. They become a problem when they interfere with the flow of urine within or out of the kidney. Kidney stones can cause severe pain when they attempt to move […]

“Got milk?” is probably one of the most famous advertising slogans of the past twenty years. We American’s love our milk and dairy products, but many of us “got “ more than just milk. The intestinal discomforts that come along with lactose intolerance are an all too common problem. What is Lactose Intolerance? Lactose intolerance […]