Fibromyalgia

Imagine waking up every morning feeling worn out, achy, and depressed. The fatigue never seems to go away, and anxiety is a constant companion because you just don’t understand what is wrong with you. You’re scared and confused. If it’s this bad now, what will tomorrow bring? This is the experience many people describe who […]

Many cases of food poisoning are so minor that they go unnoticed, but the potential exists for serious life threatening consequences in certain types of these illnesses. Educating yourself about the sources and causes of these conditions can make dining much safer and enjoyable. Let’s see what we can learn about the dangers of food […]

Heartburn. Indigestion. Acid Reflux.  According to the media, these symptoms constitute an epidemic that can only be relieved by popping a pill or chugging the right pink liquid. The drug companies are ready, willing, and able to ride in on their white horses and provide the necessary medications to rescue the American public from Aunt […]

Most of us probably don’t think about our gallbladder very often. It is there, and it quietly does its job, and doesn’t usually get much attention unless it stops working right. When that occurs, it can get your attention very quickly, as gallbladder disease can be quite acute and painful in some cases. Let’s discover […]

Gangrene. Even the name sounds gruesome, like it came out of a horror movie. Some words just tend to sound like their meaning, and since gangrene is about the death of cells in the body, it seems an appropriate term. Gangrene is not nearly as common since the advent of antibiotics, but it is still […]

When you think about all the chemical reactions that are taking place in our bodies as we turn food into energy, it is no wonder that there are multiple waste products produced. We have been created with quite a well-developed manufacturing plant inside of us. One of these by-products is gas, and it is designed […]

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a condition of the eye characterized by damage to the optic nerve that is usually caused by excessive pressure within the eye, or intraocular pressure (IOP). Glaucoma is actually a group of diseases composed of over twenty different forms. Left untreated, any of these forms of glaucoma will result in […]

Is toxic exposure to mold a significant problem in this country? Without a doubt. While not the only source of mold exposure, poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is likely the most common culprit. As the housing market continues to age, the percentage of homes with dangerous levels of mold present is ever growing, especially in […]

Stomach cancer is not nearly as common as it once was, at least not in most industrialized nations, but a diagnosis of such can be a frightening turn of events. Many cases of stomach cancer can lead to death in a short period of time because of the advanced nature of the disease. The good […]

Promiscuity has always had its risks, but years ago if an STD was caught, treatment was as “simple” as getting a shot of penicillin in the derriere, not to worry (so we were told). However, those days are gone forever. Besides the deadly risk of AIDS and other critical illnesses, there are offshoots of gonorrhea […]