Conditions

Everyone is anxious from time to time. The big presentation at work or the looming exam in school is enough to cause anyone anxiety. However, chronic or generalized anxiety is a crippling condition for millions of Americans. Fortunately, there is hope for those...

The human body is like a finely tuned automobile, complete with an advanced electrical system and shock absorbers that are good for thousands of miles. The problem is, when the shocks start to wear out, it affects the electrical circuits, causes pain, and stops the...

There are few things that can ruin your day faster than stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, heartburn or other digestive problems. But before you reach for the antacids, there may be a treatment you are not considering that can offer safe, effective, lasting relief for...

Almost everyone will experience back pain in their lifetime. Nearly 8 percent of the entire adult population in the United States experiences some form of chronic back pain that limits their ability to do daily tasks, including work. In fact, more than 83 million days...

When you think of things that can instantly ruin a day, chances are you don't think of spilling coffee or forgetting your dry cleaning. You likely think of that late afternoon tension headache that creeps up the back of your head. Or waking up with a splitting pain...

When it comes to your kids, you will do anything to help them stay healthy. You prepare nutritious meals (to varying degrees of acceptance), you make sure they ride in the safest car seats, you make sure they get adequate sleep, and you limit their screen time. But...

Here's something you may not realize. Men are different from women. There, we said it. Truthfully, to maintain optimal health, men must care for their bodies differently than their female counterparts. Fortunately, you don't have to take over-the-counter medicines or...

There you are, minding your own business when suddenly, out of nowhere a part of your body seizes up in an uncontrollable muscle spasm. Gripped in paralyzing pain, you look for a place to sit down, taking deep breaths and waiting for the spasm to subside. When muscle...

Maybe you experience sharp, stabbing pain. Or perhaps a burning sensation running up or down your arm or leg is keeping you awake at night. You may even feel wide-spread pain in your arms, back, shoulders, neck, or legs. From work to play, exercise to rest, nerve pain...

As if lower back pain wasn't enough, the sense of burning, numbness, or tingling down one or both legs is enough to make a person crazy. You will do anything to make it go away, as long as the relief is permanent, right? Fortunately, there are treatment options for...

Whether you are a weekend warrior or a semi-pro athlete, sports are one of our favorite pastimes. When you find yourself sidelined with an injury, it's hard to see your way back to full function. Any injury that happens while engaging in a sport from running to...

It's no secret that Americans experience large amounts of stress in their daily lives. It's also no secret that many insidious medical conditions are directly linked to the amount of stress we experience. So, if stress is making us sick, what do we do about it? What...

Whether you are frustrated with fertility issues or experiencing the early stages of menopause, maintaining your reproductive health at every stage of life is a challenge. Fatigue, weight gain, sleep disturbances, and irritability may make you feel emotionally...