Good Health Is True Wealth
Bruxism basically means the grinding, gnashing or clenching of your teeth. Most people generally do it unconsciously while under stress or during deep sleep. Bruxism affects the teeth and the structures surrounding the teeth and so it is both a dental and medical condition. Teeth grinding is a fairly common condition in both children and … Read more
Diabetes Mellitus is the name given to a group of conditions that occurs when the level of glucose in the blood becomes higher than normal. Insulin is a hormone that is secreted by the pancreas. Insulin helps to move glucose from your blood stream, into the cells of your body where it is used for … Read more
Tapeworm is a term that is used to describe a group of parasitic worms that live in the intestine of animals as well as humans. Tapeworm infection of the intestine occurs when people eat raw, undercooked meat like beef, pork or even freshwater fish. Symptoms of tapeworm infestation depend on the affected organ and the … Read more
Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic condition characterized by intense pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, connective tissues and joints along with a range of other associated symptoms. This is disorder of the musculoskeletal system. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome in which the central nervous system of the body changes its response to pain. As a result … Read more
While there is no definitive “cure” for Osteoarthritis, there are ways in which individuals can improve their quality of life and change the discomfort level to one that can be tolerated on a daily basis. There are currently more than 100 different forms of arthritis, which Osteoarthritis is just one of. But, because it is … Read more
Arthritis is often referred to as a single disease. Arthritis is a medical terminology that is used to encompass numerous medical conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system, specifically joints where two or more bones meet. Arthritis is defined as the inflammation of a joint and it is usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and stiffness and … Read more
Gout is a common type of arthritis. Gout occurs when there are abnormally elevated levels of uric acid in the blood and tissues. Uric acid is one of the waste products of the body. Normal values of uric acid range from 250 to 750 milligrams per 24 hours. This is a common and painful condition … Read more
Tapeworm is a term that is used to describe a group of parasitic worms that live in the intestine of animals as well as humans. Tapeworms belong to a branch of platyhelminths known as the cestodes. They are highly specialized parasites. Common species of tapeworms that infect the human intestine Tapeworm infection of the intestine … Read more
Bursitis is defined as inflammation of a bursa. Bursae are small sacs which are located in the area between two adjoining structures. These adjoining structures are usually muscles, tendons and bones. The bursae are filled with a customized fluid. This fluid acts as a cushion and provides a cushioning effect necessary for movement and pressure. … Read more
An Arrhythmia is defined as an irregular heartbeat. Working of the Circulatory System The circulatory system is made up of the heart, arteries and veins. Arteries are blood vessels that carry the purified or oxygenated blood from the heart to the cells and the organs of the body. The cells use the oxygen from this … Read more