Deer Tick. Photo by Erik Karitz, pixabay.com Spring is here and soon it will be time to be wary of tihe tick-borne illness called Lyme disease. Lyme disease is caused by the the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferiand spread by deer ticks and causes a rash, body aches, fever and flu-like symptoms. More serious symptoms can become chronic and include joint swelling, fatigue, muscle weakness and temporary paralysis. Lyme Disease Symptoms Not every person who gets bitten by a Lyme disease infested tick gets every single symptom of infection. However most people will notice the tick bite, which may at ..read more

Homeopathic sub-lingual pills. Photo: Bru-no pixabay.com Homeopathy is a controversial type of alternative medicine based on a premise devised by a nineteenth century physician from Germany named Christian Friedrich Samuel Hahnemann. It is based on the principle called “the law of similars” that states that “like treats like.” This principle is similar to the idea of the “hair of a dog” cure that is associated with a hangover. Like a small amount of alcohol can help cure a hangover the day after a drinking binge, homeopaths believe a small amount of the substance that caused the disease in t ..read more

Low blood sugar affects mood. Image by PDPics/Pixabay Hypoglycemia is the term used to describe of low blood sugar. It occurs when glucose levels in the blood drop due to a lack of food. Severe hypoglycemia can lead to unconsciousness and insulin shock. However most cases of hypoglycemia are very mild, temporary and can be remedied by eating food. Symptoms Of Hypoglycemia The type of symptoms that are associated with low blood sugar are – cold sweats confusion fatigue headache hunger rapid heart rate trembling Paranoia, irritability and aggressive behavior can also be displayed by a person ..read more

  Image by Free Photos at Pixabay. The detoxification and withdrawal process can set you on the road to wellness, but you may experience symptoms that make you feel unwell during your healing journey. In this pamphlet, Dr. Michael Rahman N.D, explains what a detox diet is and what you might experience while your body is expelling toxins. Be aware that your symptoms may be minimal or almost non-existent but if you do experience symptoms there is no need for concern as it is a sign that your body is eliminating toxins and that your detox program is working. What is A Detox? A detoxificati ..read more

Photo by Sofiezboriiva via Pixabay A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens of your eye. This clouding makes it more difficult to see at night, read or drive a car. Cataracts commonly affect distance vision and cause problems with glare. They are not generally painful and don’t usually affect the appearance of the eye. Getting cataracts is a normal part of getting older. They develop slowly and don’t affect the eyesight until the later stages when the clouding progresses and eventually interferes with vision. In the early stages, stronger lighting and eyeglasses can help you deal with the ..read more

photo by derneuemann via Pixabay Constipation is characterized by uncomfortable, infrequent bowel movements Symptoms may include painful and difficult bowel movements straining to go, feeling like you can’t completely empty your bowel, feeling bloated, headaches, fatigue, lower gut pain, dry hard stools and having a bowel movement less than three times a week. What Causes Constipation? Normally, as food moves through the colon, it absorbs water that it utilizes to form stools. This helps the intestines, through a process called peristalsis, push the stool to the rectum so they can be elimina ..read more

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye, is an inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye. The conjunctiva consists of the membrane that lines the inside of the eye and also a thin membrane that covers the actual eye. The symptoms of conjunctivitis are runny, itchy and watering eyes, swelling of the eyelids and a stringy yellowish or white discharge from the eye ducts. They eye may appear swollen and blood shot. The dried tears, pus and other secretions often crust on the lids or at the corners of the eyes. As the infected membrane is often filled with pus, the eyelids are apt to stick together ..read more

Image from Pixabay.com Urinary incontinence is the condition of losing bladder control. This can range from an occasional leaking of urine, to a complete inability to hold any urine at all. Another form of incontinence called bowel incontinence describes the inability to control the passage of stool. This can range from an occasional leakage of stool with the passage of gas, to a complete loss of control of bowel movements. Incontinence is most common among the elderly. Women are more likely than men to have urinary incontinence as the result of loss of bladder muscle tone due to pregnancy o ..read more

Image par StockSnap de Pixabay Heel spurs are also known as plantar facsitis. It refers to a thick growth of tissue at the bottom of the heel. This thick tissue can become painful, inflamed and calloused. It may be difficult to walk without feeling pressure or pain on the back of the heel. You may experience symptoms that include tenderness, a dull ache or a sharp pain when standing the matter is not addressed the heel spur can affect a person’s or gait and posture. The pain is often worse in the morning due to stiffness that occurs overnight and often gets worse while flexing the foot. When ..read more

Image by Sammy-Williams from Pixabay Circadian rhythm disorders describe mismatch between the body’s internal clock and the external 24-hour schedule. These sleep-timing problems are called circadian rhythm sleep disorders because ‘circadian’ describes the body’s daily sleep/wake hormone regulation. Circadian is Latin that means ‘ for about a day’. There are a couple of different types of circadian rhythm disorders. Delayed Circadian Rhythm Disorder (DCR) means your body clock is running slower than a normal circadian rhythm. A normal circadian rhythm is the 24 hours that we know to define ..read more