Fibromyalgia: Is It Really the Disease of “Unexpressed Emotions”? Fibromyalgia is a real, chronic condition that can cause widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and difficulty concentrating. But calling it a disease caused by “unexpressed emotions” is not medically accurate. Researchers still do not know exactly what causes fibromyalgia. (niams.nih.gov) What May Be Involved? Fibromyalgia appears …
Your Legs Are Saying “Pay Attention”: 5 Possible Signs of Liver Problems Leg symptoms can have many causes, including circulation problems, medications, kidney disease, and heart conditions. However, advanced liver disease can sometimes cause changes in the legs and feet. 1. Swollen Legs or Ankles Fluid can build up in the legs and feet when …
If You Have Visible Veins, It Could Mean… Visible veins can look alarming, but they don’t automatically mean you have a health problem. Veins close to the surface of the skin can naturally be more noticeable in some people. 1. You Have Less Body Fat When there is less fat beneath the skin, superficial veins …
Why Daily Showers After 65 May Not Be Necessary As we get older, our skin naturally becomes thinner and drier. That means long, hot showers and harsh soaps can sometimes make dryness and irritation worse. However, daily showering itself is not necessarily harmful—your routine should depend on your skin, activity level, climate, and personal hygiene …
The “Most Powerful Herb” for Parasites, UTIs, Herpes, and Flu? Here’s the Truth You may see claims that one powerful herb can destroy parasites, urinary tract infections, herpes, and flu viruses. There is no single herb proven to safely cure all of these conditions. Different infections require different treatments, and delaying proper care can sometimes …
People Whose Mouths Feel Dry at Night Should Know These 8 Reasons Waking up with a dry mouth is common, but if it happens often, it may be worth looking at the possible cause. Dry mouth occurs when there isn’t enough saliva to keep the mouth moist. (mayoclinic.org) 1. Mouth Breathing Sleeping with your mouth …
New Methods: Will Colonoscopy Become Less Invasive? For many people, the idea of a colonoscopy can be uncomfortable. The good news is that newer, less-invasive screening options are becoming available, including stool tests, blood tests, CT colonography, and capsule-based examinations. (cancer.org) 1. Capsule Colonoscopy One interesting option is colon capsule endoscopy. You swallow a small …
8 Warning Signs of Stroke and 9 Tips to Help Prevent It A stroke can happen suddenly, but some people experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) beforehand. A TIA can cause stroke-like symptoms that disappear, but it is still a medical emergency and may be a warning of a future stroke. 8 Warning Signs You …
15 Lesser-Known Atorvastatin Side Effects You Should Know About Atorvastatin is a commonly prescribed statin that lowers LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and helps reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Most people take it without serious problems, but side effects can occur. 15 Possible Side Effects Headache Dizziness Nausea Indigestion or stomach discomfort Constipation Diarrhea …
High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol: Avoid These 3 Morning Habits Your morning routine can be a good opportunity to support heart health. If you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol, these three habits are worth avoiding. 1. Starting the Day With a High-Salt Breakfast Processed meats, salty packaged foods, and heavily salted breakfasts can …
