Many woman who are not pregnant have noticed a link between their period and menopause. The surge of hormones during pregnancy and the increase in blood volume in the body are one of the main causes. This could be further…
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) syndrome is a disorder of the jaw. The temporomandibular joint is a hinge that connects your jaw to the temporal bones of your skull situated near the ear. It gives you the ability to talk, chew gum,…
There are over 100 different types of nerve damage which can affect the human body. It is estimated that about 1 in every 50 Americans will suffer from peripheral nerve pain or damage during their lifetime. This debilitating condition can…
Psoriasis is the most prevalent autoimmune disease in the United States today. This chronic skin condition affects roughly 7.2 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. The disease can negatively impacts a patient’s physical and emotional state with over 60%…
Did you know that 91% of people miss work or cannot function normally during a migraine attack? Migraine studies estimate that 13% of adults in the U.S. population have migraine with 2 – 3 million being chronic sufferers. Migraines occur…
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain to an estimated 5.8 million people in the United States today. This disease is categorized a musculoskeletal disorder which is known to amplify the way the brain processes pain. Fibromyalgia will typically begin after some type…
Besides a growing belly, woman who are pregnant have a higher risk of developing migraines. These chronic pregnancy headaches are one of the most common complaints and discomforts experienced by pregnant woman. Migraine headaches are different from stress or tension headaches….
Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain. This disorder affects 2% -8% of the general population. Roughly one-quarter of those suffering from this disorder are work disabled. The condition is known to affect mostly women,…
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common and widespread types of chronic pain in the United States today. It can have a significant impact on anyone’s quality of daily life. The word “fibromyalgia” comes from the Latin term for fibrous…
The word scleroderma literally means “hardening of the skin”. Also known as SCL, this chronic connective tissue disorder is classified as a rheumatic autoimmune disease. This hardening of the skin results in overproduction of collagen within the body. There are…