Living With Muscle Spasms
A Natural Approach to Health Living With Muscle Spasms I had a question the other day about muscle spasms. You could be out for a run or drifting off to sleep when it happens: The muscles of your calf or foot suddenly become hard, tight, and extremely painful. You’re having a muscle cramp. Sometimes called…
Living With Marfan Syndrome
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Marfan Syndrome I had a question the other day about Marfan syndrome. Marfan syndrome is an inherited disease affecting your connective tissue, which provides the strength, support, and elasticity to tendons, cartilage, heart valves, blood vessels, and other vital parts of your body. For people with Marfan syndrome,…
Living With a Herniated Disc
A Natural Approach to Health Living With a Herniated Disc I had a question the other day about a herniated disc. The bones (vertebrae) that form the spine in your back are cushioned by small, spongy discs. When these discs are healthy, they act as shock absorbers for your spine and keep your spine flexible.…
Living With Apraxia
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Apraxia I had a question the other day about apraxia. Apraxia is a poorly understood neurological condition. People who have it find it difficult or impossible to make certain motor movements, even though their muscles are normal. Milder forms of apraxia are known as dyspraxia. Apraxia can happen…
Living With Ovarian Cancer
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Ovarian Cancer I had a question the other day about ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer happens when abnormal cells grow in one or both of your ovaries. The ovaries are two small glands, located on either side of your uterus. They produce female sex hormones and store and release…
Living With Sacroiliitis
A Natural Approach To Health Living With Sacroiliitis I had a question the other day about sacroiliitis. Sacroiliitis is also called sacroiliac joint dysfunction and is an inflammation of one or both of your sacroiliac joints (where your lower spine and pelvis connect). Sacroiliitis can cause pain in your buttocks or lower back, and may…
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