Shingles, or chickenpox, causes painful blisters that are typically seen on the face, head, and neck. However, some people develop a bluish rash that begins on the top of the head and gradually grows downward until it reaches the base of the skull. Shingles is most common in adults but can occur at any… Read More »

Fibromyalgia is a chronic or long-term condition that causes chronic fatigue and muscle pain (being fatigued)   You might also experience several other chronic pain disorders at the same time including: fibromyalgia. In most cases, it starts in the middle of adulthood but can happen later on in life as well. It can be disabling… Read More »

Symptoms of endometriosis vary greatly from person to person. Common symptoms include: heavy bleeding after having intercourse, pain during sexual intercourse, unexplained cramping or discomfort during the peri-menopause period, pain or pressure in the abdomen, abdominal pain during the perimenopause and difficulty in bowel movement. Endometriosis symptoms depend on the location of the endometrial growths.… Read More »

  What is gout? Gout is a painful medical condition that afflicts millions of people around the world and is usually caused by high uric acid levels in the blood. How is gout caused?   Uric acid is found naturally in the body, however, excessive uric acid production in the blood causes the condition. When… Read More »

Strep throat is a bacterial infection caused by one specific type of bacteria, group A strep bacteria   Strep mouth sore is caused by the overgrowth of this type of bacteria.   Strep sore throat typically requires treatment with antibiotics. But it can also be treated with simple home remedies. The usual treatment for sore… Read More »

Medications for eczema can provide relief for those suffering from the condition, but there is a lot that needs to be discussed   Many eczema treatments that are currently on the market are actually not very good for eczema at all. Many doctors will not prescribe any medicines for eczema. Eczema medication that can be… Read More »

About one in ten people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point in their life. Mid-aged men and young female athletes are most at risk for this condition. Some other factors that may increase the risk include age, gender, or genetics. The injury itself, the type of footwear worn, and injury to the heel bone… Read More »

Identifying Poison Ivy, Poison Maple, and Poison Sumac is easy   The first thing to realize is that all three of these are extremely poisonous plants that can kill you if you come into contact with them or ingest any part of the plant. However, what makes them so dangerous is that they often grow… Read More »