Cushing’s Syndrome, also known as hypercortisolism, is a hormone disorder that is caused by elevated levels of cortisol. Those at risk for the syndrome include those aged 20 to 50, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and those with high blood pressure. It is a rare condition. Signs of Cushing’s According to the National Institute of Diabetes ...
Breastfeeding for many mothers can be time natural bonding, and provide an infant best source of nutrition, assuming the mother is healthy, and does not have any breastfeeding complications. The American Academy Of Pediatrics recommend mothers exclusively breastfed their babies for the first six months, and that breastfeeding should continue until 12 months (and beyond), ...
Sometimes causes of excessive thirst in dogs may be just to satisfy a temporary craving which could be totally harmless or it could mean a serious medical problem. A sudden thirst is one of the symptoms of many illnesses but this, on its own, does not necessarily mean that you have a sick dog on ...
If exhaustion is disrupting your life and you find it hard to get out of bed in the morning and function properly all day, you may be experiencing adrenal fatigue. According to Dr. James Wilson, who first recognized adrenal fatigue as an actual health condition in 1998, nearly 80 percent of people living in industrialized ...
Stretch marks, or striae, are a type of scar formed in the elastic middle layer of the skin, the dermis. They appear as red or purplish streaks that eventually fade to a silvery white color. It is commonly believed that stretch marks result from rapidly gaining weight but they are partly the result of additional ...
There is new research to indicate individuals suffering from extreme stress exposure, releasing an over abundance of cortisol, may develop a condition similar to that of Cushing’s syndrome. As an active adult, under varying degrees of high stress, understanding the impact this stress may have on the female body, as well as the treatment options, ...
Do you have a type “A” personality? Do you feel that you never do enough although everyone tells you to slow down and smell the roses? Do you eat a poor diet, have too much stress or get inadequate sleep? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you might be suffering from adrenal ...
Complications of the endocrine system affect millions of adults each year. While many complications can be prevented, there are those individuals who suffer from endocrine disorders related to genetic or hereditary complications. Endocrine tumors are a complication that may be prevalent among those with genetic complications as well as those who suffer from an acquired ...
