Vitamin D deficiency affects persons of all ages. Common manifestations of vitamin D deficiency are symmetric low back pain, proximal muscle weakness, muscle aches, and throbbing bone pain elicited with pressure over the sternum or tibia. A 25-hydroxyvitamin D level should be obtained in patients with suspected vitamin D deficiency. Deficiency is defined as a serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D… Read More »
Tonsillitis is a common infection of the tonsils. The tonsils sit at the back of the throat. They are collections of lymphoid tissue that form part of the immune system.Although tonsillitis can be uncomfortable and unpleasant, the condition is rarely a major health concern. Most people will recover from tonsillitis within a few days, whether they take medication… Read More »
Super-cold air, wind, or water can make you sick. It’s called cold stress. It can affect you in different ways, depending on climate conditions, how you’re dressed, medical conditions you might have, and how long you’re out in it. Chilblains: Chilblains, or pernio as it is also called, happens when the small blood vessels in your skin get inflamed… Read More »
Does it makes sense to spend a fortune on these products, or should one embrace aging and age gracefully? Dr. Amber Usman, a cosmetologist, and dermatologist say that over-the-counter cosmetic products are not very useful since the manufacturers are not allowed to use beyond a certain percentage of medication in their formulation. She says that cosmeceutical products (a… Read More »
There’s a saying that “blood is thicker than water,” but the blood that is too thick can be a serious medical issue. Although uncommon, there are some disorders that cause thick blood — including those that lead to an abnormally high number of blood cells and conditions that cause hypercoagulation, or excessive blood clotting. These disorders can lead… Read More »
Neurological disorders are doubtless among the most frightening illnesses that human beings face. Other kinds of dysfunction, such as cancer or viruses, are at least easily comprehended, if not so easily dealt with. A malfunctioning pancreas, troublesome though it may be, doesn’t strike to the heart of what it means to be human, and it will basically leave… Read More »
A sports nutritionist has broken the ‘fundamentals of fat loss’ down in a simple yet eye-opening graphic shared on Instagram. Ryan Pinto, the founder of High-Performance Nutrition Australia and the nutrition provider for the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, posted the viral graphic on his social media page to highlight how simple fat loss is to achieve.… Read More »
Moving a muscle usually involves communication between the muscle and the brain through nerves. The impetus to move a muscle may originate with the senses. For example, special nerve endings in the skin (sensory receptors) enable people to determine what something feels like, as when they feel the texture of the fabric or reach in their pocket to… Read More »
Losing weight does not have to be so difficult which is why fitness expert Jillian Michaels revealed some morning habits that can help you lose weight. Compiled from Yahoo! Lifestyle, here are seven tips that you can follow in the morning to help you maintain a healthier lifestyle and shed those extra pounds. Don’t skip breakfast: While this might… Read More »
Growing your hair is a task and requires time and patience. With the amount of time your hair takes to grow, and the trims you cannot avoid, it’s hard to resist the urge to give up. I’m not going to lie, growing your hair does require a lot of patience, but it also doesn’t have to be as… Read More »