The power and ability to move one's legs stems from the interaction of two processes. These are the nerve signal that is sent to the muscles from the brain and passes via the spinal cord, and the muscle's intrinsic power to contract. Any interruption in this pathway in the lower limb can result in leg weakness.
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Acupressure and reflexology are two alternative complementary therapies that systematically apply pressure to certain parts of the body to reduce aches and pains. Some pressure points are also purported to improve the function of other parts of the body.
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You may not have heard of gas permeable contact lenses, but they are a more recent technology than soft contact lenses, reports All About Vision. Introduced in the 1970s, gas permeable lenses offer the benefit of allowing more oxygen to get to your eye than soft lenses.
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Hair loss can affect men, women and children, according to FamilyDoctor.org. Everyone loses hair each day as a normal part of the hair growth cycle, but excessive hair loss requires special attention. End your worries by stopping your hair loss and regrowing your hair.
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A receding hairline is a form of baldness often referred to as a widow’s peak. Genetic factors and aging cause a receding hairline. Frontal hair loss generally becomes an issue for males in their early 20s.
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According to 2105 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer disease (AD) is the sixth most common cause of death in the United States. AD describes a progressive degeneration of the gray matter of the brain, which controls thinking, memory, movement and sensation.
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The thyroid gland helps regulate the body's metabolism and as such can affect your weight. Although supplemental thyroid hormone may help with unwanted weight gain caused by thyroid dysfunction, synthetic thyroid hormone is a prescription medication that should only be taken by people with a documented thyroid problem.
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Sociopathy is categorized as a personality disorder characteristic under the broader diagnosis of anti-social personality disorder.
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A clogged or blocked feeling in the ears is generally caused by a blockage of the eustachian tubes. The eustachian tubes connect the upper throat and back of the nose with the middle ear. They function to equalize the pressure in the middle ear with the air pressure outside of the ear.
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Boils are known scientifically as furuncles; they are characterized by an infection that makes its way into a hair follicle and the surrounding tissues. The National Institutes of Health reports that boils are most often caused by bacteria on the surface of the skin.
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End stage breast cancer is also known as stage IV breast cancer, the most advanced stage of the disease. According to Imaginis, a women's health resource, during this stage, the cancer has spread to other organs of the body. The three most common areas affected are the liver, bones and lungs.
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Acid reflux disease, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, occurs when stomach acids leak back into the esophagus, causing irritation and inflammation of the esophageal lining. Protecting the esophagus from acidity allows the lining to heal.
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Acupressure is similar to acupuncture but does not use needles. A practitioner uses her hands, and sometimes even knees and elbows, to press on certain pressure points on the body. You can even perform acupressure on yourself using your hands if you learn the correct pressure points.
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Bloating is an uncomfortable feeling that occurs when gas builds up in the digestive tract. In addition to making your pants feel tighter, bloating can contribute to gas, an embarrassing problem that can lead to social anxiety.
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You can sprain your big toe while playing sports, dancing or simply stubbing it. Known as “turf toe” among professional athletes who play on artificial turf, such a sprain can occur on all types of surfaces and in a wide variety of situations.
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The foods you eat can affect the way you feel, especially if you have a food sensitivity or celiac disease. According to the University of Maryland, up to one in 133 Americans have celiac disease.
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Smoking is a bad idea for both the smoker and people nearby; exposure to secondhand smoke is a common cause of chronic sore throats. Children especially should not be exposed to secondhand smoke since their lungs are in the process of developing.
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Calcium in dairy products can bind to some antibiotics – including ciprofloxacin and quinolones – and interfere with absorption. Amoxicillin is another story.
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Sodium bicarbonate, which is sold in stores in the U.S. as baking soda, is used for cooking and medicinal purposes. Often, the amount used in cooking is just a teaspoon or so divided among many servings so it doesn’t have much effect on the body.
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Canker sores are small ulcers that can form on the soft tissue of your mouth, often at the base of the gums. The medical term for these lesions is aphthous ulcer.
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