Dehydration and Electrolyte Imbalance by Jo Aerne
There is a fine line in having the correct “balance” in terms of our water, salts, minerals, and electrolytes. Whether you have too little fluid or too much water, both situations have consequences, some of which could be fatal. What is the physiological explanation of all this? First of all, electrolytes are electronically charged particles. […]
Dangers Behind High Blood Pressure By Kimberly Murphy
Overview and Effects of High Blood Pressure High blood pressure, or hypertension, can affect anyone at any age. It is often referred to as the “silent killer”, and is the most common type of cardiovascular disease. Blood pressure refers to the force of blood pushing against the artery walls as it moves through the body. […]
What are Nasal Polyps by Stacey Farmer
Nasal polyps are usually benign, abnormal growths in the lining of the nasal cavities which are made of epithelial tissue. The most common place polyps are found is in the nasal meatus. There are four nasal cavities maxillary, sphenoid, ethmoid, and frontal. They are air-filled spaces in between the bones around your face. There are […]
Herpes by Megan Karr
Herpes is a life-long sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus, or HSV. There are two types of the Herpes Simplex Virus; Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1 (HSV1) and Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV2). Herpes Simplex Virus 1 typically causes cold sores or oral herpes and Herpes Simplex Virus 2 typically […]
Fibromyalgia by Nicole Deckard
Fibromyalgia is one of the most common types of arthritis. Like all types of arthritis fibromyalgia is a widespread joint and muscle pain along with fatigue and depression. Most people use to believes that fibromyalgia was a “fake” disease. This type of arthritis affects mostly women between the ages of 25 to 60. Women are […]
What Causes Bone Spurs? by Michelle Hofmeister
Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are extra bone that can grow on any bone, but normally forms where bones meet or where ligaments and tendons connect with bones. Areas in the body where bone spurs can commonly be found are the spine, shoulders, knees, hips, hands, and feet. Spurs themselves are not painful, and […]
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease by Farahnaz Shahi
There are two types of dementia – reversible and nonreversible. The reversible, which is very rare, is treatable by treating the causes such as depression, drug intoxication, brain tumors, changes in blood sugar, sodium, and calcium levels, low vitamin B12 levels, use of certain medications, including Cimetidine, and some cholesterol-lowering medications. On the other hand, […]
Sleep Apnea by Matt Peifer
Ever been told you snore loudly? Are you always tired during the day? Have you woken from sleep suddenly gasping for air? Notice a slower reaction time or problems with your vision? If you happen to answer yes to any of these questions you may have a condition known as sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is […]
Understanding Rheumatoid Arthritis by Chuck Wensler
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a very painful and debilitating common form of arthritis. It is an inflammation in the lining of the joints, causing warmth, diminishing range of motion and swelling, thereby creating severe joint pain. RA damages all of the joints of the body including, bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. In the United States […]
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma by Megan Canada
Oral Squamous cell carcinoma does not easily metastasis through the body; it is locally invasive. This certain cancer is one of the most common types of oral cancer. Causes: Some of the main risk factors of oral squamous cell carcinoma are alcohol, smoking, and the HPV virus. It is mainly seen in people who are […]