If you have Crohn’s disease and problems with dry, itchy scaly patches of skin you may have Crohn’s psoriasis. You may have never considered that Crohn’s and psoriasis are related, but there are some studies that suggest that they are. It is…
There are many people today who suffer from the symptoms of acid reflux disease. This condition is usually described as gastric acids from the stomach which rise up into the esophagus. When these acids enter the esophagus, it causes a burning…
Since cold and flu seasons will be here soon, many people go running to the medicine cabinet for vitamin C and a zinc lozenge after just one cough or sniffle from someone around you. By strengthening your immune system you…
A lot of people take vitamins everyday, but how many people actually know what the vitamins are for? Of course, people generally know that vitamins are good for the health but it also pays to know what the benefits of…
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…
Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin. Folate occurs naturally in food. Folic acid is synthetic and is found in supplements and fortified foods. Folate is important in the production and maintenance of new cells. This is especially…
By Dr. Julie Anne Chinnock The sneezing season is fast approaching. Understanding how bugs are passed around and what you can do to avoid them is key to surviving this nasty time of year. Colds and the flu are caused…
Asthma is a chronic lung condition in which the airways are extra sensitive, which causes them to react by narrowing, making breathing more difficult. It can occur in people of any age, but usually strikes for the first time during…
Artificial Pancreas to Better Manage Diabetes Ever wondered how your car’s GPS system works and shoots you directions to reach your destination? Twenty-four active satellites orbit the earth, relaying signals to track your car’s location and plan directions for you.…
Scientific Study: How to Save a Life During a Recession You’ve come across hard economic times. What do you believe? Will you get out of it okay? Will things pick up? Will you find a good job again? Whether you…
