Schizoaffective disorder
Schizoaffective disorder is the term which was coined by Dr. Jacob Kasanin in the year 1933 and it is basically a psychiatric diagnosis which describes the mental ailment having features of two conditions including schizophrenia (psychosis) and mood disorder (bipolar or depressive). Schizophrenia disorder leads to the distortion of the way a person acts, thinks, [...]
Multiple sclerosis symptoms
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating illness that effects numerous people a year. It’s known to hamper the daily activities of those that it effects, damaging the myelin sheaths that are found around the brain and the spinal cord. Unfortunately, the disease is something that has an onset in young adults, and it is mostly [...]
Wilson’s syndrome
Wilson’s syndrome is often compared to hypothyroidism but the two conditions should not be confused with each other. There are many differences between the two conditions. Wilson’s syndrome really only has extreme similarities with people that have borderline hypothyroidism. However, there are a lot of symptoms for Wilson’s syndrome so it can be difficult to [...]
Osteogenesis imperfecta
Osteogenesis Imperfecta or OI is also referred to as the Brittle Bone Disease. It is a genetic bone disorder which makes the bones fragile. Individuals who have osteogenesis imperfecta are born with the inability to make connective tissues or have defective connective tissues at birth. It is generally caused by a protein or type-I collagen [...]
Caffeine free diet pills
With so many diet pills on the shelves today, you may be having a hard time deciding which ones to purchase for yourself. If you are unaware of what diet pills consist of or are unfamiliar with which products are good for healthy weight loss then do not feel alone. Diet pills have become a [...]
Autism
Autism is a very serious medical issue which can affect a child at some point during his childhood and can lead to permanent medical conditions as well. It may start to develop from birth but it is possible to begin development as late as thirty months after birth. While a child suffering from autism may [...]
Coral calcium
Coral calcium is obtained from the salt of calcium found on fossilized coral reefs. They are often retrieved from above ground limestone deposits that at one point were a part of living coral reefs. Because coral reefs are endangered, getting the coral calcium directly from them is illegal. Coral calcium is often marketed as a [...]
Androgenital syndrome
Androgenital syndrome, more popularly known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia, is a condition which occurs when there is a deficit of enzyme being provided to the adrenal gland. Your body’s adrenal gland needs to get a sufficient amount of enzyme in order to produce the cortisol and aldosterone hormones properly. If your body does not have [...]
Myopathy
Myopathy is a muscular disease which occurs when the muscle fibers are not capable of functioning properly. There are a variety of reasons that could cause this to occur and as a result it will lead to a weak muscular system. This is a muscle disease which occurs primarily in the muscles and not the [...]
Sickle cell anemia
Sickle cell anemia is type of anemia that is inherited. It is passed down from two parents who carry the sickle cell trait. In this type of anemia the red blood cells are formed in an abnormal shape which can cause a myriad of problems for the person who suffers with this type of disease.
Normal [...]
Lemonade diet
The Lemonade Diet is the basis of the Master Cleanse fasting system, and it has become very popular in Hollywood. It was created by Stanley Burroughs, a now deceased naturopath. He created it to assist people in fasting and ridding their body of toxins.
In addition to the toxins released and removed by the Lemonade Diet, [...]
Fiber supplements
Fiber is an important part of our daily nutrition and should be included as a part of a healthy, well balanced diet. There are two different types of fiber that can be included in your diet, soluble and non soluble fiber. Soluble fiber will help to control your blood sugar and may also have a [...]
Naturopathic remedies for depression
Clinical depression is a severe mental illness that can destroy person’s life. People who suffer from depression are often in a bad mood and they also have low self-esteem and lose interest in normal activities or things they usually enjoy. In some cases, there could even be thoughts of suicide.
There are many factors that can [...]
Fistula surgery
An abnormal passageway or tunnel in the body that connects two cavities is called a fistula. It may also be a one way fistula that that opens from a body cavity to the outside skin. Most often fistulas occur in and around the anus and the genitals. Sometimes fistula surgery is required to close a [...]
Birth control patch
In recent years one of the advancements in the technology of contraceptive methods has included the development of the birth control patch to help prevent unwanted pregnancies. This is something that has been very beneficial for people who have difficulty remembering to take the pill on a daily basis. The patch is about one and [...]
Addison’s disease
Addison’s disease is a more severe form of adrenal insufficiency that occurs when the adrenal glands are not producing enough of certain steroid hormones. Usually it is the glucocorticoids and mineralcorticoids hormones that are not being produced at the correct level. Addison’s disease can occur in children and adults alike and it is even possible [...]
Boot camp workout
When you think of a boot camp workout you probably think of a trainer whipping you into shape. In a way, that’s what the boot camp workout it, but it doesn’t have to be. One strong example of a great weight loss boot camp would be the show, The Biggest Loser. However, you can still [...]
Psyllium husk powder
If you are someone who has been taking psyllium husk powder as a part of a colon cleansing program or to work as a digestive aid, then you may be wondering exactly what it is that you are taking on a regular basis. The psyllium husks are derived from a plant that is known as [...]
Gingivitis treatment
If the gums around your teeth are inflamed, don’t assume it is just a simple problem easily remedied by flossing more often. In reality, you could be faced with the frightening diagnosis of gingivitis, a disease that has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease as well as periodontal disease and premature tooth [...]
Natural erectile dysfunction treatments
For many men, dealing with erectile dysfunction is incredibly embarrassing. In fact, some say it is the most embarrassing health issue a man can face, although others may disagree. However, because of the stigma attached to erectile dysfunction, many men are hesitant to speak to their doctors about it or to purchase medication or other [...]
Lactoferrin
Human breast milk, while similar in color and texture, is completely different from cow milk, goat milk, or any other type of animal derived milk. One of the most important albeit invisible differences is in a protein called lactoferrin. This protein, lactoferrin, is found in abundance in human milk, but only in a very small [...]
ADD ADHD difference
Perhaps no child related medical condition has received more attention from the press, medical professionals and parents than Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). But wait, or is that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)? Many people are unsure about the difference between ADD and ADHD and whether or not they are actually two separate yet related conditions. [...]
Atrial fibrillation treatment
Atrial fibrillation is a type of arrhythmia; in fact, it is the most common type. It affects about two million people in the United States alone, most of whom are elderly. In someone with atrial fibrillation, the electrical signals that fire off in the atrial, or upper, chambers of the heart are not regular. These [...]
Betaine
Betaine, which appears under the brand name cystadane, is used as a method of treating a defect or lack of specific enzymes. These enzymes may cause too much homocysteine in the urine and blood; Betaine removes this excess homocysteine and helps to normalize those enzyme levels. It is available in tablet or powder form, but [...]
Temporal arteritis
Temporal arteritis causes inflammation inside some of your arteries. This causes large cells to be developed in the wall of these infected arteries, hence its alternative name Giant Cell Arteritis. If you do have this condition, treatment needs to be started immediately as the outcome could be serious if left untreated.
Symptoms
The symptoms of this condition [...]
Foods high in vitamin K
Eating plenty of foods high in Vitamin K will help keep you healthy and will meet some of your most important nutritional needs. However, some people with serious health conditions may want to avoid foods that are high in Vitamin K. For example, individuals who are taking an anticoagulant like Plavix for a heart condition [...]
Allergy symptoms
Having allergies can be anything from mildly annoying to very inconveniencing to even life threatening. Some allergies are to foods, others to animals or to flowers. Some occur only during spring when the pollen is high and many different plants are blooming. Some are reactions to chemicals or other particles. Truly, just about anything can [...]
Kyphosis treatment
People rarely seek kyphosis treatment as the condition is rarely diagnosed due to the fact that it normally goes away naturally. Basically, your thoaric spine will have a kyphotic curve which is used as a shock absorber for your spine. In some cases the curve can develop itself and become a condition called kyphotic curvature. [...]
Down syndrome symptoms
Down syndrome is a genetically inherited syndrome. Down syndrome is one of the most common chromosomal disorders found in newborns. It is associated with mental retardation and a low IQ. It is caused when a child inherits an extra set of the 21st chromosome. Infants born with Down Syndrome will be slower in mental and [...]
Progesterone pills
Progesterone is a hormone that the body makes naturally during the second two weeks of a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is secreted by the ovary once a woman reaches the reproductive age. Progesterone and similar substances called progestogens and progestin’s may also be taken orally as part of menopausal hormone therapy, in birth control pills, [...]
