by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 18, 2011 | Health Issues
Postpartum depression is a type of depression that affects some women shortly after childbirth. It is not uncommon for women to experience “blues” or temporary mood health-issues after giving birth. If it goes on for more than a few days, however, it is called...
by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 18, 2011 | Health Issues
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is characterized by destruction of the protective sheath — called the myelin sheath — around nerves in the brain and the spinal cord. As a result, the transmission of nerve impulses to other nerves, muscles, and vital organs is...
by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 17, 2011 | Health Issues
Classic migraine: Preceded by an aura, can consist of disturbances of vision, speech health-issues, weakness and sensory disturbances and particularly heightened sensitivity to noise. An aura may also consist of brilliant stars, sparks, flashes or simple geometric...
by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 14, 2011 | Health Issues
Glaucoma is characterized by an increase of pressure of the fluid within the eyeball and hardening of the eyeball. It is a major cause of blindness and is characterized by progressive degeneration of the optic nerve and is usually associated with elevated intraocular...
by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Uterine fibroids are noncancerous tumors that develop within or attach to the wall of the uterus. Also called fibromyomas, leiomyomas or myomas, uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer and almost never develop into cancer....
by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
What is Epstein Barr and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome ? Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) also called the Human Herpes Virus 4 — is a variant of the mononucleosis virus, which 95 percent of the US population is exposed to. Any of the herpes family viruses might be dormant...
by Alyssa Hamilton | Jun 13, 2011 | Health Issues
Eczema is a skin condition characterized by inflammatory itching and the formation of scales. There are many different types of eczema. The most common form results in very dry, itchy, hot and painful skin. The skin may develop weeping blisters that dry into scabs or...
