Scleroderma, or SCL, literally means hard skin. This comes from the Greek words sclerosis, translating as hardness, and derma, meaning skin. SCL is listed as a “rare” disease, and it is estimated that 1 out of every 2500 individuals in the…
Gout is a type of arthritis and it is very complex. The American College of Rheumatology estimates that roughly 8 million Americans suffer with gout. This means that nearly 6% of men and 2% of women in the United States…
While neck pain is not as common as back pain, millions of people experience neck pain on a daily basis and the 2 are interrelated. Chronic neck pain may be caused by several different factors and conditions. These include: Injury…
Diabetes, otherwise referred to as diabetes mellitus, is a long term condition describing a group of metabolic diseases which causes high blood glucose. This occurs because of inadequate insulin production. It may also happen because the body’s cells do not…
Living with diabetes is tough, but it’s not impossible. Diabetic treatment may encompass many elements such as traditional, alternative medicine, and natural remedies. These therapies follow everything from diet and exercise to mental conditioning and lifestyle changes. By following holistic…
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), in 2010, asthma affected almost 10% of people living in the United States. Asthma ranks 8th for most visits to a doctor, with almost 60% of patients suffering from allergic asthma. When…
Asthma is a complex disease without a single cause, defined by its symptoms. Evidence suggests that many cases of asthma are associated with fungi. Molds and fungi release tiny seeds called spores into the air which spread indoors and outdoors…
Inflammation is a process where the body’s white blood cells and other substances protect us from infection by foreign organisms, such as bacteria and viruses. Inflammation is the bodies natural response to irritation, injury or infection. This natural response is the…
Inflammation, in short, is the body’s attempt at self-protection. Its main aim is to remove harmful stimuli. The natural response to irritation, injury, or infection. Without inflammation, we cannot heal. Keep in mind that all inflammation is NOT bad, even though it…
There are many causes of hand pain with the main source being injury and disease. The hand is composed of many intricate bones, muscles, and ligaments which make up an amazingly unique body part. Hands allow for a large amount…