Author Archives : Carly Raffiek

Sciatica occurs when a person experiences feelings of numbness or tingling, which begins in the lower back region, through the buttocks, and runs down the leg—the sciatic nerve. Nerve pain resulting from sciatica is a symptom related to an underlying condition that affects the sciatic nerve. Conditions that can lead to sciatica are a lumbar ...click here to read more

Joint pain often occurs at the same time as menopause and it affects many women. While there is no clear reason for these achy and swollen joints, some doctors believe it may be due to falling estrogen levels. Estrogen is thought to protect joints and reduce inflammation, and when these levels drop during menopause, inflammation ...click here to read more

Type 2 diabetes may be reversible in as little as four months according to a study conducted by researchers at McMaster University. Type 2 diabetes is generally considered to be long-term and worsens over time, requiring increasingly complex management strategies that include medications, dietary restrictions, and careful exercise. It occurs when a patient’s pancreas is ...click here to read more

The cold temperatures and changing of the seasons may find you fighting an irritating cough, and while coughing is a natural reflex to help clear your lungs and airways, persistent coughing can be both annoying and painful. Continue reading to learn about what can cause a cough and how you can beat it. A cough ...click here to read more

While nutrient deficiencies may be felt in the form of fatigue and persistent muscle cramps, there are also some signs that you’ll be able to see in your appearance. Nutrients are not only responsible for providing your body with energy, they also help with cell renewal, meaning poor nutrition may be evident in the appearance ...click here to read more

The British Medical Journal Open recently published a study that found that eating a moderate amount of fruits and vegetables may help lower psychological distress. The study collected data from 60,000 Australians who were 45 or older and analyzed their fruit and vegetable consumption, lifestyle factors, and psychological distress at two points in time—first between ...click here to read more

The colder weather has many of us wishing for sunny skies and sandy beaches, but before you hop on that plane to your winter getaway, it may be beneficial to review these travel tips to keep you germ-free on your flight. Planes put large groups of people from different areas together in close proximity and ...click here to read more

New research from the University of Queensland School of Public Health has found that older women taking statins to help control their cholesterol may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes. Statins are commonly used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attacks and strokes. The study examined data ...click here to read more