It could strike at any time. The “It” that we refer to is debilitating ache (For many people this condition is experienced in a specific region such as lower back pain left side.) that takes away the enjoyment of participating in your favorite activities. It can happen while bending, twisting or simply picking up your kids or grandkids. It’s a hardship that afflicts far too many people—chronic lower back ache. Read more »
The gallbladder is one of the underappreciated of the abdominal organs. Located just below the liver, this organ’s job is to store bile that is produced by the liver and used by the body to digest food. Read more »
You must have wondered why there is so much talk about parasite cleanse and lemonade diet of late. The thought must also have been followed by a question of why we need such cleansing. Well, the answer to these questions is very simple: in order to maintain good health and a stable system in the body, healing processes should stretch beyond levels that currently exist, and not just physical. Cleansing is therefore highly advised for everybody so as to better their lifestyles and live without having to worry about an intestinal or abdominal sickness. Read more »
Heartburn or gastric acid reflux is a very common condition these days that afflicts women. As a matter of fact, statistics have shown that women are more prone to developing this condition as opposed to men. Why? Well, the answer to that is pretty simple. Women undergo hormonal changes, especially during pregnancy which make them likely candidates for acid reflux. Read more »
Extending from the large intestines, the appendix is a tube of tissue that measures about three and a half inches in length. The purpose of the structure is unknown. Each year many people have the tube removed without any noticeable repercussions. Read more »
Phillip’s right side hip pain is caused by arthritis. Because arthritis is so widespread, it gets a lot of attention from all of us – from the average person to the health professional. Some experts believe that arthritis was first introduced by a strain of virus some two centuries ago. Read more »
Working as an emergency room RN, Jane has seen many people suffering from kidney stones. About 80 percent of the people she encounters with this condition are men. We don’t know why the numbers are so much higher for men. Read more »
Hernias occur when there is a rupture in the abdominal or groin muscles and a protrusion results, which can be very uncomfortable and noticeable as well. Both men and women can experience hernias. Surgery is the only way to correct this problem, but there are undergarments that can be worn until surgery takes place. These garments will not only make the protrusion less noticeable, but they will also afford you some support and comfort until the hernia is taken care of through surgery. And you may want to continue wearing a hernia girdle for a short period of time following your surgery, just for the continued support that it will give you until you are completely healed. Read more »
Pain associated with kidney stones can present as left sided or right sided pain, depending on which kidney is involved and the position of the stone. Whether it is right sided pain or left sided pain, it can be intense. Read more »
Without question, Pedro Martinez is one of the best players to ever throw a baseball in the major leagues. He has won more than 200 games in his career, a milestone that all but cements is induction into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame. He has won three Cy Young Awards. This award is given each season to the top pitcher in each league. He was an instrumental part of a World Series winning team. Read more »
