Irritable Bowel Syndrome causes a wide array of unpleasant symptoms like stomach cramps, gas, diarrhea, and even constipation. It develops due to different reasons and about 15 percent of the population in the United States has this disease. Long term Irritable Bowl Syndrome can cause depression and hemorriods.There are several common causes of IBS, which includes stress, anxiety, certain types of food, depression, hormonal changes in women and...more
Colonial Mentality Syndrome: Description and Implications What is Colonial Mentality Syndrome? How did it evolve? What are the implications of Colonial Mentality Syndrome?What is Colonial Mentality Syndrome?Colonial Mentality Syndromewhich herewith I will term in abbreviated form as "CMS" can be described as:1) Acceptance of foreigners (especially Caucasian) and their ways as superior;2) Attempts to mimic or parrot a foreign culture with...more
Premenstrual Syndrome In Men? Male premenstrual syndrome definitely sounds like an oxymoron. I have had more and more women ask me about this, not to know more about it per se but to know if there could be anything in the world like a premenstrual syndrome in men. The reason for this is very obvious, men do not menstruate! The premenstrual syndrome has made men to most often label any emotional extremes of their wives or partners as 'hormonal issues'. Many women find this appellation 'male PMS' to be thrilling as it makes men to also have 'their share of hormonal issues'. But first, is there anything as male PMS?Is It True? Yes, there is a condition in men that is very similar to PMS in females but not called male PMS! It is now being recognized as a medical entity. The medical term to describe this condition is the Irritable Male Syndrome or the Irritable Men Syndrome. The appellation ‘male pms' is a colloquial term amongst non-professionals to describe this condition that presents like PMS in women. It sounds like the Irritable Bowel Syndrome which is a problem of the GI tract but it is different.What Is It?The Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS) is state of...more
Leaky Gut Syndrome can be a major factor in a wide variety of disease conditions ranging from auto-immune diseases to chemical and food sensitivities, irritable bowel and digestive disorders. Aloe vera is a natural substance and can gently correct intestinal tract problems that may cause irritable bowel and other intestinal disorders. Anything...more
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome What is chronic fatigue syndrome, and how do you treat it? What causes chronic fatigue syndrome? What, if anything, can I do to prevent chronic fatigue syndrome? Given the recent surge in chronic fatigue syndrome diagnoses, these are all important questions to ask.Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as CFS, is a...more
A Look At Forward Head Syndrome If you practice wrong head postures, then it can prove to be really harmful to your health in a number of ways. Forward head syndrome is a condition when your head is not properly aligned above your shoulders. This can lead to many health issues and problems. Your chiropractor can help you in understanding more about forward head syndrome and correcting the misalignment that ti causes.When your spine and neck get out of alignment due to poor posture or some previous trauma, forward head syndrome takes place. Forward head syndrome happens when your chin and head sit forward of your shoulders. This syndrome makes you lose the normal spine curve in the neck. It also puts a lot of weight and pressure on the neck and the back and can pose a threat to the spinal cord and brain stem. Pain and trigger points in the back, TMJ or Tempero Mandibular Joint Dysfunction, poor posture, fibromyalgia, gastrointestinal conditions, tension headaches, reduced range of motion, neurological issues, loss of lung capacity and vertebral subluxation are some of the disease and health disorders that can result due to Forward Head Syndrome.There are methods by which you...more
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - A Tough Thing to Deal With When you visit your doctor to know about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome he/she will probably ask you about your symptoms. He/she may examine you and ask you how you use your hands. Your doctor may...more
Marfan syndrome is not a widely known disorder and therefore many people are not aware of it at all. However, it is diagnosed in 1 out of every 5,000 people worldwide, and is a very real disorder and problem among individuals affected and their...more
Marfan syndrome affects real people! It is not just some unknown disease. Those who have Marfan syndrome and those who live in close relation to someone who is affected understand the face of the syndrome, rather than just the symptoms and...more
Marfan syndrome is a rare and serious condition caused by a weakness of connective tissues in the body. It strikes about one of every 5000 people, indiscriminately in regard to sex, race, ethnicity or region. Things to know about the Marfan...more
Recent Popularity of Leaky Gut Syndrome Most practitioners of medicine didn't think there was such a thing as leaky gut syndrome. There are so many causes and symptoms to the ailment that pinpointing it as the root cause was difficult. So the...more
Leaky Gut Syndrome-The Silent Adversary Have you had persistent allergies or suffer from inflammatory bowels or chronic fatigue? Have you been taking nutrient and mineral supplements but still diagnosed to have insufficiency of the same? It...more