Category Archives: General Health

Adrenal fatigue is a common syndrome in America, but a lot of people may not even realize they are suffering from it, so here we answer the question: What is adrenal fatigue and how can we deal with it? Adrenal fatigue happens when the adrenal glands function below a certain level. Just what is adrenal ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, How was your Black Friday? Did you have to squeeze your way into line-ups, drive around parking lots for hours to find a spot, or maybe even yell at a person or two? As you can tell, the holidays have begun with the Thanksgiving and Black Friday kick-off. If you managed to finish ...click here to read more

Falls in older Americans may be attributed to electronic prescriptions of high-risk medications. In fact, falls are the number one contributing factor for fatal and non-fatal injuries amongst this population segment. Falls greatly impact seniors’ quality of life and their ability to live independently. But despite the risk, age-related falls are not an inevitable part ...click here to read more

Mitral valve prolapse, or MVP for short, is a common disorder that impacts two to three percent of the general population. It is a common cause of heart murmurs due to a leaky heart valve, but it has also been linked to other conditions. There is still a lot that is unknown about this disorder, ...click here to read more

Has your libido taken a downward spiral since you’ve become older? Has your active sex life become a thing of the past? If sex used to be a regular part of your relationship but now seems like a distant memory, don’t despair – there are easy ways to reignite that spark and bring sex back ...click here to read more

When you think of calcium, you probably think of the mineral that helps keep your bones strong. But calcium benefits go beyond bone mass and strength, so having a calcium deficiency can take a negative toll on the overall state of health. Calcium makes up one to two percent of a person’s body weight, and ...click here to read more

Low energy is often a sign of poor sleep, but did you know that the foods you eat can impact your energy levels, too? It’s true. When we fuel our bodies properly, we feel more energized and can really take on the day. When we don’t eat well, we end up tired, fatigued, and bogged ...click here to read more

Lower urinary tract symptom severity is linked to metabolic syndrome. Weight loss surgery may aid in lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Lower urinary tract symptoms include urinary frequency and urgency, bladder leakage, the need to urinate at night, and incomplete bladder emptying and are often associated with obesity in both men and women. Metabolic syndrome ...click here to read more

Leukocytes are white blood cells that work with the immune system to fight off infections. Leukocytes can appear in the urine if there is damage to the kidneys, ureters, urethra, or bladder. They can also be triggered if there is a foreign substance in the body. There are five different types of leukocytes, and if ...click here to read more

There are many reasons for decreased urine output (oliguria), from drinking less fluid to more serious causes like a heart complication or urinary obstruction. Generally, though, the more you drink the more urine you will release, but if urine output has significantly decreased or doesn’t occur at all, this is indicative of a more serious ...click here to read more

Mucus in urine is excreted by the mucus membranes, which are located in the urethra and urinary bladder lining, and then gets mixed with the urine. Mucus secretions are often thin and fluid in appearance. Mucus in urine is common and oftentimes it does not imply any health problem. On the other hand, anything in ...click here to read more

A gallbladder attack can feel like sudden pain accompanied by nausea, sweating, fever, and chills. This pain can last for a few minutes and disappear, or it can radiate upwards toward the shoulders. A gallbladder attack is most often caused by gallstones. Gallstones are solid crystalized deposits that form from cholesterol and bile pigments in ...click here to read more

Dear Friends, You probably have heard about recommended calorie intake, maybe you even take the time to read the amount of calories contained in the food items you buy. But do you know how many calories you actually need? For men over the age of 18 who live a sedentary lifestyle, daily intake is recommended ...click here to read more

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the kidneys, ureters, or bladder. UTIs are common and not usually serious if treated right away. If you don’t take action, though, the infection can spread to your kidneys, which can get serious and cause permanent damage. That’s why it’s good to keep in mind ...click here to read more