Category Archives: General Health

Any changes to our bodily functions immediately become causes for concern. Although oftentimes the cause isn’t too serious and can be easily fixed or managed, our body changes could be real indicators of a serious health problem that requires attention. For example, our bladder and urination routine. Our bladder expels excess fluid that we intake, ...click here to read more

Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is linked to rheumatoid arthritis and increased depression symptoms. It is well known that if a person has one autoimmune disease their risk of developing another is much greater compared to those individuals without an autoimmune disease. Individuals with rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) or Hashimoto ...click here to read more

Kidney stone risk in men has been found to be linked to high dosage of vitamin C. A Swedish study looked at over 23,000 Swedish men and their daily dose of vitamin C. Over an 11-year period, two percent of the men developed kidney stones, and those who reported vitamin C supplementation were twice as ...click here to read more

Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too many hormones critical for the normal functioning of the body. This can lead to a faster metabolism and even unintentional weight loss. The thyroid gland mainly produces tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are hormones responsible for how our cells use energy. ...click here to read more

Lupus patients face anemia risk from inflammation, iron deficiency, and renal insufficiency. Anemia is a common occurrence in lupus patients, affecting nearly 50 percent of them. There are many reasons why lupus patients are at a greater risk for anemia, including inflammation, renal insufficiency, blood loss, dietary insufficiency, medications, and infection, just to name a ...click here to read more

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder that can compress the sciatic nerve, and while it can cause a lot of pain for runners, a simple piriformis stretch can often lead to relief. The piriformis muscle is a small muscle that is situated deep in the buttock. It starts at the lower spine and connects to ...click here to read more

Often compared to a pain far worse than giving birth, kidney stones are no laughing matter, so knowing natural remedies to combat them can offer great relief and prevention. With no single cause for kidney stones, they can affect anyone at any time. Typically, kidney stones are the formation of uric acid, calcium, and oxalate ...click here to read more

For those suffering from gallbladder issues, learning about gallbladder lifestyle tips including gallbladder friendly foods and foods that aggravate gallbladder problems could go a long way to helping ease symptoms. Following gallbladder lifestyle habits can help keep it healthy along with reducing the risk of painful gallbladder stones and the complications they can bring. The ...click here to read more

Autonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia), a spinal cord injury complication, may cause sudden high blood pressure. Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition in which the involuntary nervous system overreacts to external and bodily stimuli, causing a spike in blood pressure, rapid heart rate, constriction of peripheral blood vessels, and other changes to bodily functions. Autonomic dysreflexia is commonly ...click here to read more

The fountain of youth has yet to be discovered, so we must come up with our own means to extend our lives. When it comes to longevity, some things are pretty obvious: don’t smoke, exercise, and eat well. Although those three are the foundation of the road to a long life, there are other factors ...click here to read more

Sprained ankle risk may be influenced by foot positioning during walking and running. The findings from researchers at the University of Georgia found that the position of the foot when walking or running could greatly affect the likelihood of spraining the ankle. The findings of the study showed that people with a history of ankle ...click here to read more

Sciatica nerve pain, or sciatica leg pain, 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. Sciatica nerve pain is a symptom related to an underlying condition that affects the sciatica nerve. Conditions that can ...click here to read more

Eating disorder patients face a higher autoimmune disease risk, compared to those without eating disorders. The findings come from Finnish researchers who observed an association between eating disorders and autoimmune disease risk. The risk of eating disorders is higher among somatic illnesses like type 1 diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, and other autoimmune diseases. Additionally, a ...click here to read more

Uterine fibroids risk in women is influenced by elevated testosterone and estrogen levels. Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow on the uterus. The findings were published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. By the age of 50, three out of four women will develop uterine fibroids. African Americans and overweight ...click here to read more