If you experience a deep bone ache in the joints that are warm to the touch accompanied by scaly red patches of skin that may even have a slightly sliver tint to them, you may be dealing with psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis, which is a chronic form of arthritis, results from a malfunctioning immune system in an auto immune reaction (where the body mistakenly attacks...
One of the marked characteristics of youth is plump hydrated glowing skin. As we age, our skin tends to appear less full, not quite as bright, and possibly become wrinkled, dryer and even sag a bit. What causes this? And is there anything that can be done to prevent it? There are a number of factors that play into skin condition. Health: Skin is an outward reflection of our...
A huge percentage of the population experience some level of seasonal allergy symptoms. This is reflected in sales of over the counter allergy and sinus medications. According to Statista.com in 2014 the top 10 OTC allergy medications alone grossed close to 2 billion dollars in revenue. These nasal allergies are estimated to affect approximately 50 million people in the...
Vision screening tests are not the same as eye exams. Eye exams are very important so that any potential or specific problems can be identified and treatment options ascertained. Vision screenings, such as you might get at the DMV, are very quick, limited tests that try to detect people who are at risk for vision problems, but nothing can replace the thoroughness of a full...
Your body is a holistic system, with all its parts working together to constitute and maintain a healthy person. So when something goes wrong with one system in your body, it will have effects on other systems. Doctors can use these effects in seemingly unrelated areas to detect and diagnose underlying issues. One important indication of health can be the quality of a...
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