Your immune system produces substances called antibodies, which identify harmful substances in your body for “neutralization”. Allergy symptoms occur when antibodies are released in response to benign substances (e,g., pollen,…
Endometriosis is a disorder involving the endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus. The endometrium is the tissue that, throughout the menstrual cycle thickens, breaks down and bleeds. In endometriosis,…
What is Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition characterized by constipation, diarrhea, gas and bloating and abdominal cramping. cause of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)…
Frozen Shoulder is caused by inflammation of the shoulder capsule, resulting in inflammation and stiffness and ultimately the development of adhesions between joint surfaces and decreased range of motion. The…
Menopause, or the permanent end of menstruation and fertility, is a natural biological process, not a medical illness. It usually occurs in a woman’s late-40s. The hormonal changes associated with…
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs at the same time every year, most commonly in the fall and winter months. The specific cause of seasonal…
Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland produces too much of the hormone thyroxine (T4). Excess thyroxine causes an increase in metabolism, and all the symptoms associated with…
Adrenal fatigue is a term applied to a collection of nonspecific symptoms; such as body aches, fatigue, nervousness, sleep disturbances and digestive problems. but is not a medical diagnosis. Your…
Osteoporosis is when your bones become weak and brittle. Loss of bone mass is a normal process of aging. Bone mass density increases until your mid-30s, and decreases for the…
Influenza is a viral infection that affects respiratory system, including your nose, throat, bronchial tubes and lungs. The influenza (flu) virus is transmitted through the air in droplets by coughing,…