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Carpal tunnel syndrome is characterized by numbness, pain, weakness, and/or decreased ranges of motion in the wrist and hand. It is caused by two main things, the first of which is repetitive micro-trauma to the wrist from chronic lifestyle activities. These are basically any activities that continuously place stress on the wrist, such as computer/mouse… [Read Full Story]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a bowel disorder that is characterized sometimes by severe abdominal pain with alterations in the frequency of bowel habits as well as the consistency such as diarrhea or constipation. This is not to be confused with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) which includes conditions such as Chron’s disease or Ulcerative colitis.… [Read Full Story]
Oil of oregano has a wide range of natural compounds with proven healing effects, including carvacrol and thymol. Some of these active ingredients damage the cell membranes of bacteria, causing fluids to leak out of the bacteria and impairing their metabolism and replication. Studies have shown that using oil from the whole herb, rather than… [Read Full Story]
This condition is an inflammation of the prostate that is often undiagnosed mostly because it is not discussed by men and their physicians. Symptoms may include urinary irritation, frequency, urgency, obstruction and pain. Some men complain of incomplete voiding, dribbling, sexual dysfunction, painful ejaculation or even pain in the penis/testis or even low back pain.… [Read Full Story]
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. olive oil; 4 medium carrots, diced; 2 medium leeks (3” of green left on), diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 medium zucchini, diced; 1 large onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed; ½ cup barley; 6-8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups diced… [Read Full Story]
The spread of the H1N1 (swine influenza A) occurs mainly via person-to-person contact through respiratory droplets as a result of sneezing or coughing. Some may get infected from touching objects with the flu virus on it, then touching their mouth or nose. It is important to note that infected persons may infect others beginning from day… [Read Full Story]
One of the most common reasons cats are taken to their veterinarians is because they are straining to urinate. In addition to the straining, these cats are often showing other clinical signs like increased frequency of urination, urinating in inappropriate places and passing only small amounts of urine at a time. Sometimes the owners also report… [Read Full Story]
Vitamin B6, also called pyridoxine, is a water-soluble nutrient that helps in the production of neurotransmitters, which are the chemicals that allow brain and nerve cells to communicate with one another. Pyridoxine also ensures that metabolic processes such as fat and protein metabolism run smoothly. It is also important for immune system function in older… [Read Full Story]
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