By Marc Courtiol The carpal tunnel is a very small tunnel that is located on the inside (or palm side) of your wrist. It is surrounded by ligaments and bones, and its main function is to provide protection for the…
By Marc Courtiol Hypothyroidism is the technical term that is used to explain an underactive thyroid. Essentially, it is a condition in which a person’s thyroid gland does not produce enough of some important hormones.
By Jamell Andrews As many people are already aware, the West Nile virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. Some people who become infected with this disease never experience any symptoms, while others may have very mild symptoms such as a headache…
© Susun S. Weed June is the month for brides. And roses are the flowers of love. So I think it fitting to focus on roses this month. Don’t you? Not only are roses beautiful, they are good medicine and…
Copyright 2010 Joe Smulevitz The news is out! One of the oldest known fruits, pomegranates have become one of the newest health giving “super foods” in North America. However, this is old news for people living in Asia and Middle…
By Jamell Andrews Officially, the word osteoporosis means “porous bones”. The condition causes bones to become thin, weak, and brittle, with many holes inside of them that resemble a sponge. Osteoporosis makes bones much more prone to breakage. In many…
By Marc Courtiol GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a chronic condition and, once a person has it, it generally continues throughout that individual’s life. Because GERD does not simply go away even after a person has completed a full…
By Marc Courtiol Epilepsy is a brain disorder that is the result of electrical signals being generated inside the brain. The end result of this activity is recurring seizures that can range in severity from the barely noticeable to intense…
By Marc Courtiol We have all been in situations where we were exposed to someone who had a cold, flu, or virus. If we came down with a similar illness a few days later, we knew who to blame (even…
By Susun S. Weed © For thousands of years knowledge of the herbs and wild plants that could increase fertility were the secrets of the village wise women. But after the holocaust against European Wise Women (the “burning times”) and…