Muscle cramps are caused by chronic contraction or abnormal toning of the muscles, of which there are three types: skeletal, smooth, and heart. Symptoms of muscle cramps include tightness in the muscle, pain, and/or tingling and burning in…
Gout is a type of arthritis that is caused by a build up in the body of uric acid, which is found in meats and other foods, and is also produced in the body. When this production is out of balance or there is inadequate elimination of uric…
Diverticulosis or diverticular disease and diverticulitis are related digestive conditions that affect the large intestine (colon). Diverticulosis is a condition characterized by balloon-like bulges, sacs or pouches extending outward from…
Overview Alzheimer's disease is a form of dementia. Dementia is a group of symptoms associated with a decline in the way your brain functions, affecting your memory and the way you behave – it includes memory loss, mood changes and problems…
I don’t know about you, but I can pretty-much guarantee I’ll be in a good mood over the next five months. Why? Because there’s more light! I’m like a little flower who opens up and smiles when the sun shines and the air becomes warmer. I’m…
I would always chuckle to myself when my Mother called for volunteers to help her demonstrate muscle testing, and the biggest, burliest guy in the seminar would stand up. It was both amusing and educational to see this tiny five foot tall…
What’s your relationship with food like? Here, our contributor Esther Kane talks about her life as an orthorexic – someone who has an obsession with eating healthy food. Let’s start out with an example of when your obsession was at its…