Cirrhosis

When you hear the term cirrhosis, the first thing you may think of is alcoholism. While it is true that alcoholism is the leading cause of this liver disease, it is not only heavy drinkers that can come down with this condition. The liver is one of the most active organs in the body, so […]

Colon cancer is a very serious form of intestinal cancer that is largely found in industrialized nations where affluence has led to a poor diet of dead, overcooked foods with little nutritional value or fiber content. Combine this with a sedentary lifestyle, which only helps waste products to linger in the colon instead of being […]

Colds. They always seem to come at a bad time. They are normally not a dangerous health condition, but they can be a real pain in the neck. Are there ways we can avoid them, or are they just an inevitable part of life? This is a question that people have been asking for a […]

A lot of jokes are made about stunning blows that a person may receive, especially in the world of sports. We might say a football player really “got his lights knocked out” or a boxer is “punch-drunk.” Most of the time such injuries are not serious, but it is important to remember that whenever a […]

What is Vaginitis? Vaginitis is a condition that is characterized by inflammation or infection in the vagina and/or vulva, the external portions of the female genitalia. It is also known as vaginosis, vulvitis, or vulvovaginitis, and is usually caused by infections of bacterial, fungal, or parasitic origins. Vaginitis may also be the result of an […]

The human heart is an incredible organ. In an average lifetime, your heart will beat an astonishing two and a half BILLION times.  The heart is truly a powerful muscle, but it is under attack by an enemy that accosts approximately 4.8 million Americans annually. This enemy is called Congestive Heart Failure (CHF). Twenty percent […]

Nobody likes to be constipated, but unfortunately much more is at stake than just an uncomfortable situation. As time goes on, evidence points more and more to the importance of bowel health, and its critical relationship with overall wellness. Proper and prompt elimination of waste is just as crucial as the quality of what we […]

Crohn Disease can be a large burden to bear. At times it is painful and very intrusive to its sufferers. Its symptoms come and go, sometimes for no apparent or predictable reason. It is chronic and ongoing and patients must usually manage and deal with it for their entire lives. Perhaps we can gather some […]

There are few things more alarming than to be awakened in the middle of the night by a hideous cough coming from your child’s bedroom that sounds similar to a dog choking on a bone. A new mom or dad may already be grabbing the phone to call 911, whereas a veteran will most likely […]

Dandruff is nothing more than a social faux pas that keeps you from wearing your favorite black dress or suit, right? Well, yes and no. Dandruff is not a serious health concern, but as with most activities in our bodies, the presence of dandruff can indicate imbalances in our system that we may want to […]