2009 May
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused when the nerve that runs from the hand down into the forearm, called the median nerve, becomes compressed or pinched. This nerve runs through the carpal tunnel which is like a tunnel or canal that is located in the wrist. Inside this tunnel are nine flexor tendons that run through [...]
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is often referred to as (OCD). It is an illness that causes certain people to have unwanted obsessions and compulsions. This means a person feels the need to obsessively think about things or perform different behaviors or rituals over and over even when they do not want to do them. These are different [...]
Healthy weight loss
Try to spend a little time researching and you will see that conventional weight loss thinking is that the safest way of losing weight is to lose approximately two pounds per week. Faster weight loss can be achieved through the use of stimulants, drugs and chemicals. Although extremely effective, these are harsh elements that may [...]
Scalp psoriasis
Psoriasis is a condition in which skin cells reproduce too quickly. Psoriasis can be found anywhere on the body. Scalp psoriasis is the term used when psoriasis is found on the scalp and causes red lesions and scales to appear. This condition can range in severity. Often in a mild case the scaling will be [...]
Type 2 diabetes prevention
If you have Type 2 Diabetes you may feel like you have been dealt a bad hand, but the good news is you can change it. Studies have shown that Type 2 Diabetes is preventable and often reversible. All you have to do is incorporate some healthy lifestyle changes into your life and you may [...]
Laser treatment for stretch marks
Stretch marks can be such a nuisance and cause you to become very self conscious of your body. Usually a person gets stretch marks after a substantial weight gain that has caused the skin to stretch farther than it should. This can happen at any time during your life. Most pregnant women suffer from stretch [...]
Dandruff remedies
If you are someone who suffers from chronic dandruff problems, then you are probably forever searching for new and improved ways to try and keep the flakes away. While there are a lot of different dandruff remedies that can help you to curb the problems, you have to remember that these will not work for [...]
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
The urinary system in your body is made up of the ureters, bladder, kidneys and urethra. It is possible to have a urinary tract infection in any part of your urinary system, but most commonly it occurs in the lower part of the system. This involves the bladder and the urethra. A urinary tract infection [...]
Essential fatty acids
Essential fatty acids are basically fats that cannot be produced by the human body and must be taken in via diet. Omega 3 and Omega 6 are two families of essential fatty acids that should be included in the diet. There are a number of functions that these fatty acids perform for the body and [...]
Asperger’s syndrome
Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism with specific symptoms that place it in its category. Symptoms of Asperger Syndrome consist of impaired social interaction, repetitive patterns of behavior or movements, and not showing any delays in language development or cognitive development. Children with autism usually share several of the same symptoms, but the one [...]
