Category Archives: General Health

It’s hard to pinpoint when our liver is sick, which is why it’s so important to always pay attention to your body and recognize the signs. Symptoms of an unwell liver include loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowing of the skin and bruising, just to name a few. Because many of the symptoms associated with ...click here to read more

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder that results from the release of too much protein in urine. When damage is caused to the blood vessels within the kidneys, which filter waste and water, it can lead to nephritic syndrome. Nephrotic syndrome leads to swelling of the feet and ankles, along with other health conditions as ...click here to read more

Myasthenia gravis, a neuromuscular disease, causes voluntary muscle weakness and fatigue. Myasthenia gravis is the weakness and rapid fatigue of voluntary muscles caused by the breakdown of the communication between nerves and muscles. Myasthenia gravis commonly affects women under the age of 40 and men over the age of 60. There is no cure for ...click here to read more

Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency) is characterized by low cortisol hormones. Cortisol is the stress hormone, and when levels are high it can have a negative impact on our health. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands, but if the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol, it can lead to Addison’s disease. Addison’s disease can ...click here to read more

Ever find yourself bolting to the closest bathroom because you’ve just got to go? Roughly 13 million people have some sort of bladder-related problem, including the urgency to go. This condition is called overactive bladder (OAB) and it can wreak havoc on your life. Not only can an overactive bladder prevent you from sitting in ...click here to read more

Urinary tract infections (UTI) and yeast infections in women show differences and similarities but are preventable. A UTI is an infection found anywhere in the urinary tract that can cause symptoms, such as urgency to urinate, painful urination, expelling small amounts of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, and urine of a cloudy color and ...click here to read more

Listeria food poisoning – known as listeriosis – is a high risk for pregnant women, the elderly and newborns. Listeria is a bacterium that can grow either with oxygen or without. Only one form of listeria can cause infection in humans, known as L. monocytogenes. Listeria bacteria can grow at temperatures of 86 to 98.6 ...click here to read more

Gallstones and kidney stones share a common risk connection as well as symptoms. A gallstone is a hard lump that forms in the bile duct or gallbladder. When bile contains too much cholesterol or bilirubin, then gallstones are formed. Kidney stones, on the other hand, form when there is insufficient fluid in the body, so ...click here to read more

Thrombophlebitis (phlebitis) can cause superficial thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis. Thrombophlebitis is when a blood clot occurs in one or more veins within the legs. Although rare, thrombophlebitis can occur in the arms or neck as well. Veins affected by thrombophlebitis are typically close to the skin’s surface, which causes superficial thrombophlebitis or within the ...click here to read more

One common belief is that as we age our libido and sex drive take a downward spiral. Because many of us believe this idea we don’t get too concerned that the older we get, the less sex we have – but we should. Having low libido is actually not a normal sign of aging, but ...click here to read more

How are you feeling at this current moment? If your answer is “tired,” then you’re in luck as we have five tricks to help you instantly boost your energy – no coffee required! It seems that we can never find the energy we need to go about our daily lives and instead our lives are ...click here to read more

Polycystic kidney disease can cause renal failure, hematuria and kidney stones. Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited disorder where clusters of cysts develop within the kidneys. These cysts are noncancerous and are small sacs of fluid. Their size can vary as they accumulate more fluid, which allows them to grow quite large. Polycystic kidney disease ...click here to read more

Sinusitis vertigo and dizziness are complications of a sinus infection. Caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungus, sinusitis is inflammation of the sinuses.  The sinuses are four hollow cavities in the human skull and are important parts of the immune system as they provide defense against infection. The sinuses are lined with mucous, which expels ...click here to read more

Bruxism, which is essentially teeth grinding, has been linked to obstructive sleep apnea and evidence shows that stress and anxiety also play significant roles in this growing problem. If you grind, clench or gnash your teeth during the day or night you suffer from bruxism. Some people clench their teeth unconsciously. Clenching and teeth grinding ...click here to read more