I never realized until I was diagnosed with a serious Vitamin D deficiency what all problems this could cause. My doctor was very concerned because my levels were dangerously low and he immediately put me on a high dose Vitamin D supplement. Some other health problems my doctor told me Vitamin D deficiency could cause ...
Arthritis is generally thought of as wear and tear on bone joints, the hinges that allow our body to bend and move, which break down during the aging process. However, arthritis can strike anyone at any age. The underlying cause of this phenomenon seems to be inflammation. Inflammation according to Webster’s Dictionary means, “To set ...
A very close friend of mine was diagnosed with liver cancer in 1994. He had hepatitis c which eventually does turn into liver cancer after 20 years, and these are the symptoms he experienced, along with some known facts. He had a feeling of being full all the time, looking very bloated in the abdomen ...
Also known as the Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla, the Wirehaired Vizsla is an energetic and affectionate breed. But how do you know whether you are ready to purchase a pet and if this breed is right for you? This information is absolutely necessary in making the decision to purchase a pet. History The origin of the ...
Imagine a doctor walking into the office where you’ve been waiting. He’s not smiling. Clipboard in hand, he pulls up a stool and licks his lips, eyes lowered a moment. Then he makes eye contact and says, “I’m so sorry. The test came back positive. You have ALS – Lou Gehrig’s disease. There is no ...
Myostatin (Growth and Differentiation Factor 8 or GDF-8) gene limits the development of muscle tissue growth or higher concentrated amount cause less developed muscles. In the skeletal muscle cells, myostatin protein is produced. The protein circulates in the blood and travels directly to muscle tissue, upon slowing down the development of muscle stem cells (A ...
What is the nature of the relationship between coq10 and statins? Recent research suggests that Coenzyme Q10 and statins like cholesterol-lowering Lipitor are not a good combination. The human body produces its own antioxidant coenzyme q10 in plentiful fashion while we are young, with highest concentrations in the heart. But as we age, the body’s ...
Muscle twitching may not be a big deal to you, but for many men and women, twitching muscles cause tremendous anxiety and stress. Just one muscle twitch can set off a fear of dying, but only if the person knows that twitching muscles is a symptom of a fatal disease. With any muscle twitching incident, ...
