Our bodies need some sodium since it is a nutrient, but overdoing it can lead to health problems. The difficult part is that sodium “hides” in foods such as processed and fast foods. The amount is high in restaurant foods, so watch what you eat when you go out to dinner. Too much sodium in your diet can lead to high blood pressure. The pressure within your veins and...
The thyroid is a powerful part of your body. The thyroid is a gland that regulates hormones which affects the metabolism. If it is off, even a little, it can make you feel miserable. Disease of the thyroid is actually pretty common since it becomes a problem if it is functioning too low or too high. Unless you are well versed in the implications of an off-balance thyroid, it...
Gout is a very painful form of arthritis that attacks your joints. It affects about 4 percent of adult Americans, normally men more than women. This disease is formed when your body has high levels of uric acid. This uric acid becomes crystallized in the joints, causing swelling, pain, and stiffness. Gout is a term that most of us associate with medieval ailments or a...
Concussions are silent and dangerous. There may be a bump or cut on the head, but the serious damage may not be visible. Spotting the signs are key to knowing when to get help. First, you need to understand the definition of a concussion. A concussion occurs when there is a sudden blow, or impact, to an individual’s head. The brain gets jostled, which can cause damage to...
Arthritis develops when cartilage (our inner shock absorber) that normally cushions bone wears away, partially or completely, from years of use, over use or from injury. With no cushioning to protect the joint, it swells and becomes hard to move. Swelling occurs because your body releases fluid to take the place of the cartilage you’ve lost. Arthritis is a tricky...
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