Concussions are the most common form of traumatic brain injury. Over the years there have been many terms used for concussions including, mild brain injury, mild head injury, mild traumatic brain injury and minor head trauma. Concussions are defined as “head injury with a temporary loss of brain function”…
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Psoriasis is a very common autoimmune disorder that develops when our immune system misidentifies the cells of our skin as “invaders”. The immune system is the system that fights the “invaders” preventing or inhibiting infection so when it mistakes the identity of the skin cells it initiates defense mechanisms…
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Chagas disease is a potentially life threatening tropical illness that is caused by a parasite that is found on an insect known as the “kissing bug”. The estimates are that there are at least 10 million people worldwide, with at least 1 million in the US infected with Chagas disease…
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Osteomylitis is an infection of the bone or bone marrow. Osteomyelitis can develop at any age, though the site of the infection tends to be different between children and adults. Children tend to develop osteomyelitis in the long bones of the arms and legs where as it most frequently develops in the vertebra in adults…
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Despite the advances in medicine and the improvement in medications many people with chronic diseases like Parkinson’s disease are seeking alternative treatments to relieve their symptoms. People with Parkinson’s disease frequently complain about the side efects of the medications currently used to treat the symptoms of PD and look for other options…
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Panic disorder, a member of the family of anxiety disorders, is a condition in which a person has regular, recurring panic attacks. Panic attacks occur when you are over come by sudden feelings of intense fear or terror. In the US panic attacks are a serious health issue with approximately 60 million people suffering from them….
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OCD or obsessive compulsive disorder is a type of anxiety disorder that is characterized by two main parts, obsession and compulsions. Obsessions are unreasonable thoughts and/or fears that interrupt your regular thought process. Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or routines that you feel you absolutely must do…
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There is a controversy stirring up in India as to whether harmful chemicals along with pesticides...
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