Fibromyalgia is a condition that results in muscle pain as well as pain in the tissues of the body. Flu-like achiness is frequently the most prominent symptom. With a condition such as fibromyalgia, symptoms may not be present all the time. They can come and go, with flare-ups that may be followed by periods of lesser intensity. A state of central sensitization exists in fibromyalgia sufferers. This means that your central nervous system may be unusually sensitive to pain (hyperalgesia) and you also may find certain sounds, vibrations, light, and other sensations (even smells) to be translated by your body
February 2011
Explore Natural Ways To Cope With Fibromyalgia
by Sheila McCormick on February 28th, 2011Regular ‘Brain Exercise’ May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
by Sheila McCormick on February 25th, 2011Can you imagine anything more heartbreaking than looking into your mother’s eyes and realizing that she doesn’t have clue who you are? How terrible it would be to wake up every day with a spouse that you adore who can’t remember your name or anything about your 40-year marriage. Five million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s and their families are all too familiar with the above scenarios. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common from of dementia among older people. Dementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. The disease typically surfaces after the
Childhood Obesity: A Weighty Problem
by Sheila McCormick on February 21st, 2011The epidemic of childhood obesity in this country is spiraling out of control at an alarming rate. During the past two decades, the number of overweight children in this country has more than doubled. More than 30% of children between the ages of six and 19 are overweight and 16% are clinically obese. The effects of childhood obesity can have repercussions that last into adulthood. Some of the effects are high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Type II Diabetes, which was previously thought to be an adult disease, is now showing up in teens. Overweight children have increased chances of