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Lyme disease is an infectious disease caused by a strain of bacteria from the Borrelia type. This bacteria is spread to human beings through infected ticks. Although Lyme disease is treatable, it is notoriously hard to diagnose. In fact, some patients are unaware of being sick until diagnosed by a doctor. By the time the disease is diagnosed, the symptoms …

High blood pressure – also known as hypertension – is a chronic disorder that affects the arteries and the heart. This condition forces the heart to work harder. This in turn, makes the heart weaker. As the heart weakens, it causes a myriad of health complications. With every beat, the heart pushes blood throughout the body. Blood pressure refers to …

Hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease occurs when the thyroid gland is under-active. The thyroid is an organ that sits near the thyroid cartilage. An overactive immune system will react to the thyroid, inhibiting the gland from releasing the thyroid hormone. The thyroid is the largest organ in the endocrine system. It’s instrumental in the body’s metabolic rate. When it’s no longer …

Banana is a tropical fruit that belongs to the berry family. Bananas are popular snack food; a certain variety of the fruit called plantains are even used in cooking. Although bananas vary in size, color, and firmness, the fruit has yellow, red, or green rind and soft, seemingly sweet flesh. Bananas are some of the most nutrient-dense fruits in the …

Perhaps you have heard about Alzheimer’s disease or know someone who is suffering from this condition, a bit sad and scary at the same time isn’t it? However before you panic, know that there are many ways to protect ourselves from this disease. What is Alzheimer’s disease? It is a condition that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Its …

Brown rice is less processed than white rice – so it has more nutrients and fiber. Because white rice is stripped of its vitamins, it’s often fortified – a process which adds back some of the lost vitamins and minerals. Because of its higher fiber content, brown rice wins out over white rice in terms of health. Now, there may …

Diabetics are at a higher risk for heart disease than the average population. In fact, diabetic heart disease is the most common cause of death among people with diabetes. The risk of dying of heart disease is up to four times higher in those with diabetes – compared to the average population. Could there be a natural way to prevent …

Heart disease in diabetics is a growing problem. As cases of type 2 diabetes continues to escalate from lack of exercise, poor eating habits and obesity – so do the complications of diabetes, especially heart disease. It takes good eating habits, physical activity and adequate blood sugar control to lower the risk of heart disease in diabetics, but two common …

From Los Angeles to New York, measles is making the rounds in the United States. From a public health perspective, 2014 has been an unusual year with more outbreaks of measles in the first few months of the year than is normal. What makes this so remarkable is the fact that there is an effective vaccine for preventing measles. Unfortunately, …

By Deanna Couras Goodson Fibromyalgia Syndrome is generally an elusive disease. I know from personal experience that not many people seem to understand much about it. I include many medical professionals in that group. There are several theories on that. First, there seems to be a prevailing belief that a trauma such as a car accident triggers the disease. Other …