Epilepsy is a chronic disorder of the brain that causes a tendency to have recurrent seizures. Two or more seizures must occur before a person can receive the diagnosis of epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder. Seizures occur when…
Over a lifetime the human body assimilates a number of toxins. Some of these are in such trace amounts that we really needn’t worry about them, but it is still wise to avoid as many toxins in the diet and…
According to studies, roughly 8% of adults will experience clinical depression at some point in their lives. The illness doesn’t discriminate depending on someone’s age, gender, income level, or race. It’s a severe mood disorder that, if left untreated, can turn wreak havoc on…
If you’ve recently been given a Crohn’s disease diagnosis, you may not know quite what to expect. Learning that you have a chronic illness can be difficult, but understanding the diagnosis and the best practices for treatment is extremely helpful. …
Approximately 6.1 million children have ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Despite how many people have this condition, there’s a lot of people that still don’t know about ADHD. What is ADHD, exactly? What symptoms should you look out for in your…
Did you know that over 75 million Americans have high blood pressure? That means one in every three adults have high blood pressure.. Are you worried that you may be suffering from high blood pressure? If you’re interested in learning how to…
Depression is a very serious condition that many people worldwide are affected by. However, there are some people that experience these depressed states of being during specific times of the year. Most commonly, late fall and all winter are the seasons…
The cause of diabetes is unknown; however it has been linked to genetics, certain environmental triggers and lifestyle habits, such as eating right and exercising often. Today, about 7.8 percent of Americans living in the United States have diabetes. An…
In 2006 approximately 22.9 million Americans reported having an asthma attack. The reality is that asthma is very serious and can change the way a person lives. There are many misconceptions of asthma, like if you didn’t get it when you…
Has your child been diagnosed with asthma? They’re not alone. Over 7% of people under the age of 18 in the United States currently have asthma. If you’re new to this condition, you’re probably panicking. How can you help your child manage…
