If you have diabetes, you may have heard about nerve damage or neuropathy. You may be wondering, “What Is autonomic neuropathy?” It is damage to the nerves that control involuntary bodily functions. It can affect body systems such as: • Digestive function • Bladder control • […]Read More
CBD Basics
A urinary tract infection or UTI occurs when bacteria and sometimes fungi get into your bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra, which make up your urinary system. The most common symptoms of urinary tract infection include pain while urinating, frequent urination or feeling the urge to urinate despite having an empty bladder. While this condition affects […]Read More
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS, is a chronic and potentially fatal condition for which there is no cure. AIDS is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus, which damages the immune system and drastically hinders the body’s ability to fight off infection until, eventually, the body experiences a drastic loss of cellular immunity. At that point, […]Read More
Wrinkles or skin folds can be viewed as a type of fibrosis or wound healing in the skin. There’s a theory that suggests wrinkles develop from improper repair of injured fibers in the skin. As your skin is stretched and squeezed, some of these fibers are broken and replaced by altered fibers. The replacement of […]Read More
Stress is sometimes employed as a generic term, but typically refers to a sensation of tension, due to an unresolved thought, feeling, or external situation. Stress can be both acute — due to an immediate situation, such as a physical emergency — or chronic, due to longer-lasting factors. Understanding what is stress, what causes stress, […]Read More
Snoring is a sound that some people make during sleep, as air vibrates relaxed tissues in the throat. Mild snoring is often not a problem, but extreme snoring can be irritating for a sleep partner, and even indicate underlying problems. What Are the Complications of Snoring? Snoring is common and in most cases not a […]Read More
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological ailment characterized by progressive deterioration that occurs over time. While Parkinson’s major effects are on mobility, other symptoms may include changes to speech patterns, changes to physical writing ability, and decreased ability to perform automatic physical movements. Tremors are one of the most common physical symptoms produced by Parkinson’s, and […]Read More
Gonorrhea is a sexually-transmitted, bacterial infection that can affect the throat, rectum, urethra, and/or cervix. Gonorrhea is typically transmitted by vaginal, oral, or anal sex, although babies of mothers who have gonorrhea can be infected as well. It affects both men and women. Understanding what causes gonorrhea, its symptoms, and how to diagnose and treat […]Read More
Schizophrenia tends to develop in adolescence or early adulthood, and can persist for a lifetime. What causes paranoid schizophrenia is unclear, but there are likely both genetic and environmental factors. Finding effective ways to manage the condition is essential to living with schizophrenia. How Is Paranoid Schizophrenia Treated? In general, paranoid schizophrenia is best treated […]Read More
Acne is a skin condition characterized by hair follicles becoming blocked by oil and dead skin, producing pimples and similar skin irritations. While particularly common among teenagers, and often occurring on the face, acne can affect people of all different ages, and can be located on various parts of the body. Finding appropriate therapies for […]Read More