Sports not only help to promote a healthy lifestyle—they are fun. For this reason, young and old alike participate in a variety of activities involving athletic skill. In order to keep fit and safe while playing, there are a few things even pro athletes do. One example is stretching before playing. Think back to when […]
Some may find it surprising to learn that migraines can be caused by too much inflammation in the body. What is inflammation? It is the body’s response to an injury in order to protect it from further damage. It may produce warmth, swelling, redness, and pain and is a result of infection, irritation, and damage […]
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease that is potentially disabling. It affects the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) by attacking the protective sheath (myelin) that covers the nerve fibers. This causes problems with communication between the brain and the rest of the body. The disease, over time, can cause deterioration of the nerves. […]
The Huffington Post recently published an article outlining some common habits that may be adding to people feeling tired. Let’s look at a few of them and one they did not include. Vitamin enhanced water: These types of drinks have the opposite effect by causing tiredness as the body works hard to metabolize isolated B-vitamins. […]
Central sensitization may be a new term to some, but those that suffer from it will tell you just how debilitating it can be. The body’s normal reaction to something harmful is to protect itself. It does this by sending pain signals to the brain so that it can react properly. In some situations, the […]
There is quite a bit of mystery surrounding fibromyalgia, and for people who suffer from it, the more research that is done, the more there is hope that they will find some long awaited relief. A recent study of fibromyalgia patients showed that they perceive touch differently when compared to healthy individuals. While this may […]
What Does It Mean? Tingling or numbness, whether in one area of the body or throughout the entire body, is a signal that something is not right. What could be the reason for this feeling? A deficiency of certain vitamins: The body requires a certain amount of vitamins in order for the nerves to function properly. Some of the more […]
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the autoimmune system in which the body attacks myelin. Myelin is tissue that surrounds the nerves and helps them to communicate with the body and the brain. When myelin is attacked the symptoms are as follows: Numbness or weakening of the limbs Double or blurry vision Loss of vision, […]
Multiple sclerosis is a disorder of the central nervous system that causes the immune system to attack a substance called myelin, which protects the nerves. In other words, the body begins attacking itself leading to various symptoms. The symptoms that arise are dependent on where and how severe the condition is. The symptoms can range […]
Migraines are a common condition, but you may notice that people experience different migraine symptoms. While most are primarily characterized by severe head pain, some do not even have headache on the list of symptoms. This is because migraines are not a type of headache but are actually a neurological condition. The common migraine will […]
