Optic neuritis is a condition of the eyes that can affect both adults and children — especially anyone who has an autoimmune disease or history of a viral infection that causes their immune system to attack the nerves in their eyes. If eye conditions like optic neuritis are not treated, they can become serious and…
Myositis is a general name for a group of conditions that cause muscle inflammation. The diseases are also known as inflammatory myopathies and can cause muscle weakness, pain and damage. In most cases, the disease responds to medical treatment. Myositis is rare, and most people with this type of muscle inflammation require medical care. However,…
Periodontitis is an infection or inflammation (swelling) of the bones and ligaments that support your teeth. It happens with gum swelling or infection, also known as gingivitis, goes untreated. The problem spreads from the gums into the support structures of your teeth. It can cause your teeth to loosen and even fall out. The condition…
Perplexing and painful, burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a complex pain disorder causing a burning or scalding sensation in the mouth. While all areas may be affected, you may experience isolated burning sensations on one or more areas including the tongue, lips, gums, palate or throat. The pain and discomfort may appear suddenly or develop…
Each year more than 60,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with some type of leukemia. Leukemia accounts for 3.6 percent of all new cancer cases. (1) According to the National Cancer Institute, leukemia is a broad term for cancers that affect blood cells. (2) Adults over the age of 55 are most likely to be…
They may sound like they belong in some kind of circus or science lab rather than on your plate, but cotton candy grapes are all-natural, super nutritious and jam-packed with flavor. These tasty grapes boast all the health benefits and nutrients of regular grapes but with a twist: Each bite tastes just like the soft, sugary,…
Fo-ti root has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support liver and kidney health, fight various effects of aging, and "nourish the heart and calm the spirit." (1) Many of fo-ti's benefits are due to its supply of antioxidants and beneficial compounds, including anthraquinones, emodin and chrysophanic acids. When it comes to improving your…
The average woman experiences 450 periods in her lifetime. That's triple the amount of our ancestors, who generally lived shorter lives and spent more time pregnant and nursing. (1) And since more than 75 percent of women today deal with PMS symptoms during menstruation, it's clear that a lot of women are experiencing the uncomfortable…
Roughly 34 million Americans now have asthma, about 7 million to 8 million of which are children. (1) Asthma is behind 12.8 million missed school days and 10.1 million missed work days in the U.S every single year. In addition, asthma costs the U.S. about $14.7 billion a year in medical costs, prescription drugs and lost productivity…
