by Dr. Michael Murray | May 20, 2011 | Health Conditions
What is Chronic Candidiasis? Chronic candidiasis, or yeast syndrome, is a complex medical syndrome attributed to an overgrowth in the gastrointestinal tract of the usually benign yeast (or fungus) Candida albicans. Fatigue, allergies, immune system malfunction,...
by Dr. Michael Murray | May 20, 2011 | Health Conditions
What is Cerebral Vascular Insufficiency? Cerebral vascular insufficiency refers to decreased blood supply to the brain. It is extremely common among the elderly in developed countries due to the high prevalence of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries). The...
by Dr. Michael Murray | May 20, 2011 | Health Conditions
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 oxidative damage to the protein structure of the lens, similar to the damage that occurs to the protein of egg whites when...
by Dr. Michael Murray | May 20, 2011 | Health Conditions
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common, painful disorder caused by compression of the median nerve that passes between the bones and ligaments of the wrist. What are the Signs and Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Compression of the...
by Dr. Michael Murray | May 20, 2011 | Health Conditions
What are Canker Sores? Canker sores (aphthous stomatitis is the medical term) are single or clustered shallow, painful ulcers found anywhere in the oral cavity. The sores usually disappear in seven to 21 days, but are recurrent in many people. What Causes Canker...
by Dr. Michael Murray | May 20, 2011 | Health Conditions
What is Breast Cancer? For many women, breast cancer is the disease they fear most. The frightening statistic is that about one in seven or eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Fortunately, there are many effective strategies that can help reduce...