Diverticulitis is a condition of the bowels that occurs when diverticula, small pouches, form along the colon and become infected. Diverticula are harmless and are commonly formed in the body after the age of 40. About half of the population over the age of 60 have diverticula in their colon. Individuals are usually unaware of them unless they are spotted during a colonoscopy...
Often not thought of as disorders, but rather viewed by society as character weaknesses, people who suffer from addiction as well as impulse control have a difficult time realizing that they could benefit greatly from professional mental health help. Because of this professional help is often not sought for years, until lives may be in chaos and or relationships damaged and at...
Medical condition hallux valgus, bunion in foot. In medical terminology, a bunion is a Hallux Valgus. It’s an enlargement of the bone and or tissue around the bottom of the big toe. In turn this pushes the big toe out of alignment and causes it to slant towards the second toe. Though attributed mainly to ill fitting higher healed shoes (and rightly so – women...
Adrenal insufficiency written on book with tablets. Medicine concept. This is becoming more and more prevalent as life and society in general becomes increasingly stressful and fast paced. Many of us work so much and have so many obligations there is very little time left over just for us. This takes a toll on our bodies. What do our adrenal glands do? Your...
Skin brushing is likely a health treatment you haven’t heard much about. Most of us have seen the brushes in bath stores or health food stores and assumed that they were like a loofah sponge on a stick – for scrubbing during a bath or shower to get you clean and exfoliated. Skin brushing is done on completely dry skin. It helps to activate your Lymphatic drainage...
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