Conditions

Pneumonia is an infection of the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs, often as a result of the bacteria Streptococcus Pneumoniae. It can also stem from an infection by the virus responsible for the common cold or that of the flu, having migrated from the nasal and throat region into the lungs. Other types of […]

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand caused by pressure on nerves in the wrist. Several nerves and tendons including the median nerve run from the forearm into the hand through a narrow tube in the wrist called the carpal tunnel. Movement and feeling of the thumb and the first […]

Did you know that a surprisingly large percentage of the population is chronically dehydrated? It is believed that anywhere up to 75% of Americans spend the vast majority of their time dehydrated and are operating at a deficit as a result. Hydration is critically important to our health. Water makes up around 75% of our […]

ADHD is an acronym of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. This is a condition that can make certain activities difficult for those that suffer from it and particularly activities such as learning or completing large amounts of work. ADHD is largely characterized by an inability to pay attention for long periods of time. Short attention spans […]

Taking care of our health can sometimes be difficult. We are constantly told that if we notice anything unusual about the way we feel, that we should go and see a doctor immediately. But if we do that, we’re often left feeling like fools for wasting their time. When we go because we have a […]

Yeast infections are among the most common types of vaginal infection, right behind bacterial vaginosis. In one report that was published in 2007, vaginal yeast infections were found to be caused by the growth of a fungus called Candida albicans along with various other related species including Candida glabrate. The best way to treat a […]