Do you suffer from bloating and gas? Many patients from all over the world face gastrointestinal issues that affect their daily lives. Not only can gastrointestinal problems be exceedingly uncomfortable they can often cause many people to feel embarrassed, destroying their self-esteem and causing anxiety in social situations. Fortunately, it can be a problem that is easily remedied if you know ...
Tremors most often affect the hands, but can also affect other areas of the body, such as the head, arms, legs or even voice. Contrary to popular believe, tremors are not a normal sign of aging, and can actually be a symptom of a serious medical condition, especially in people over the age of 55. The top three causes of tremors are multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and certain medications...
More seniors are turning to gastric bypass surgery as a way to lose weight when saddled with obesity. Being excessively overweight can lead to poor circulation, joint problems, depression and much more. And recently, researchers are learning that weight loss surgery is both safe and effective at helping older adults lose lots of unwanted weight. But how safe is it, and who should consider gastr...
Back pain affects millions of Americans each year, many of whom end up relying on pain medications, steroid injections or expensive surgeries in order to find even a little relief. For people who prefer more natural methods of dealing with back pain, however, there are several options available that can help with mild-to-moderate back pain. These eight natural remedies are massage, acupuncture,...
Stem Cell injections for MS can be an incredible valuable treatment plan that can improve the lives of MS patients everywhere. Though some can live with MS displaying few to no symptoms, this is not the case for everyone. Many MS patients can display a wide variety of symptoms as MS gradually weakens the body by attacking the nerves of the brain and spinal cord. Some of these MS symptoms includ...
Leukemia is a group of cancers that usually start in the bone marrow, and cause large amounts of abnormal white blood cells. These cells are nonfunctional, and can't perform like mature, healthy blood cells. These cells crowd out other normal cells in the bone marrow. The cause of leukemia isn't known, but it is believed that both environmental and inherited influences are involved. It's very i...
Pancreatic cancer is a disease in which cancerous cells form in the tissues of the pancreas. One in four survive after a year after being diagnosed, while just five percent survive five years after being diagnosed. Some of the early warning signs of pancreatic cancer include: a sudden diagnosis of diabetes; jaundice (the yellowing of the eyes and/or skin;) itchy skin, palms, and/or soles of th...
If you suffer from insomnia, your doctor may recommend a prescription sleep medication to help you fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. One of the most common prescription sleep medications currently available is Ambien?(zolpidem), a hypnotic medication that has been shown to be effective in helping insomniacs get more rest at night. Although Ambien is highly effective in treating ...
Ritalin and Adderall are two of the most commonly prescribed medications for ADHD. By stimulating the brain, these medications work to increase focus and control problems with behavior in children. If your doctor has prescribed your child or you are considering asking your doctor about any of these two medications, there are some things you should know. Despite the effectiveness of these two me...
Like most addictions, gambling often starts off as a fun way to pass the time and maybe win a little bit of extra money. For some people, however, this common pastime can quickly become a habit that can't easily be stopped. In fact, gambling can become so problematic for some that it can lead to personal and financial ruin, much like alcohol with an alcoholic. If you're worried that you or some...
Everyone's liver contains fat, but problems can arise when the organ consists of more than 5 percent fat -- that's when fatty liver disease can be diagnosed. The two types of fatty liver disease are alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). As the name implies, ALD is the result of heavy drinking, and it can be either an acute or chronic condition. The non-alco...
Medicare Advantage plans are Medicare plans offered by private insurance companies. These plans are specially designed to offer our nation's seniors with all the benefits of Medicare parts A and B and to even address services not offered under the Original Medicare. Greater prescription drug coverage is also available as an option under Medicare Advantage plans. For seniors, preventative health...