Glycemic Load of Foods Table
See my Glycemic Load of Foods Table here (opens new…
Uterine Fibroids
What are uterine fibroids? Uterine fibroids are bundles of smooth muscle and connective tissue that can be as small as a pea or as large as a…
Ulcers (Duodenal or Gastric)
What is an ulcer? An ulcer is a small wound that occurs in the stomach (gastric ulcer) or the first portion of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).…
Rheumatoid Arthritis
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the entire body, but especially the joints.…
Psoriasis
What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is an extremely common skin disorder characterized by the appearance of plaque-like, silvery scale lesions caused by a…
Prostate Enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
What is Prostate Enlargement? The prostate is a single, doughnut-shaped gland about the size of a walnut that lies below the bladder and surrounds…
Prostate Cancer Prevention
What is prostate cancer? The prostate is a single, doughnut-shaped gland about the size of a walnut that lies below the bladder and surrounds the…
Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson's Disease? Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurological disease resulting from damage to the nerves in the area of the brain that is…
Osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis literally means "porous bone." Osteoporosis involves both the mineral (inorganic) and nonmineral (organic matrix,…
Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease) is a form of arhtritis (inflammation of a joint) caused by…
Obesity
What is Obesity? Obesity is defined as a state of being more than twenty percent above "normal" weight, or having a body-fat percentage greater than…
Multiple Sclerosis
What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a syndrome of progressive nerve disturbances that usually occurs early in adult life. It is caused…
Migraine Headache
What is Migraine Headache? A migraine is a vascular-type headache characterized by a sharp pounding pain located within one side of the head. The…
Menopause
What is Menopause? Menopause denotes the cessation of menstruation in women, which usually occurs when a woman reaches the age of fifty but may…
Macular Degeneration
What is Macular Degeneration? The macula is the area of the retina where images are focused. It is the portion of the eye responsible for fine…
High Blood Pressure
What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure is a major risk factor for a heart attack or stroke. The blood pressure denotes the resistance…
Herpes
What is Herpes? Herpes simplex is a virus that is responsible for cold sores and genital herpes. There are two types of Herpes simplex viruses: type…
Hepatitis
What is hepatitis? Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by many drugs and toxic chemicals, but in most instances…
Gout
What is Gout? Gout is a common type of arthritis caused by an increased concentration of uric acid (the final breakdown product of purine-one of the…
Fibromyalgia
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a recently recognized disorder that is regarded as a common cause of chronic musculoskeletal pain and…
Diabetes
What is Diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism characterized by fasting elevations…
Is the Dark Ages of Type 2 Diabetes Care Lifting?
When medical historians look back on the last 70 years of medicine, they will refer to it as the Dark Ages of drug therapy. There are numerous…
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer (PC) is the most diagnosed form of cancer in American men. Each year there are roughly 200,000 men that are diagnosed with PC and…
Premenstrual Syndrome
What is Premenstrual Syndrome? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a recurrent condition of women, characterized by troublesome symptoms seven to…
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
What is Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder of the large intestine with no evidence of accompanying…
Insomnia & Sleep-wake Cycle Disorder
What is Insomnia? Insomnia refers to a difficulty in achieving or maintaining normal sleep. There are two basic forms of insomnia. In sleep-onset…
Hypoglycemia
What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia refers to low blood sugar. Normally, the body maintains blood sugar levels within a narrow range through the…
Gallstones
What are Gallstones? Gallstones are round or oval, smooth or faceted lumps of solid matter found in the gallbladder (the sac under the liver where…
Depression
What is Depression? Depression is characterized by feelings of low self-esteem, pessimism, and despair. Clinical depression is more than feeling…
Constipation
What is Constipation? Constipation refers to the inability to defecate. Hard, small and difficult-to-pass stools are the most frequent complaint.…
Congestive Heart Failure
What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) refers to an inability of the heart to effectively pump enough blood. Weakness,…
Common Cold
What is the Common Cold? The common cold is an upper respiratory tract infection that is caused by a virus. Typically, people with a cold will…
New Research Helps Unlock the Secrets of Obesity
New studies are helping to combat the obesity epidemic by offering clues about why we gain weight and the best ways to lose it. Research published…
Chronic Candidiasis
What is Chronic Candidiasis? Chronic candidiasis, or yeast syndrome, is a complex medical syndrome attributed to an overgrowth in the…
Cerebral Vascular Insufficiency
What is Cerebral Vascular Insufficiency? Cerebral vascular insufficiency refers to decreased blood supply to the brain. It is extremely common among…
Cataracts
What are Cataracts? Cataracts are white, opaque blemishes on the normally transparent lens of the eye. They occur as a result of free-radical or…
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common, painful disorder caused by compression of the median nerve that passes…
