Health and Fitness Talk

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is another one of those “umbrella” terms that covers a group of disorders. CP results from damage to or abnormal growth of the developing brain that occurs anytime from early pregnancy to 3yrs. The damage occurs in the areas of the brain that processes information related to muscle tone and movement…

Learning disabilities and learning disorders are terms that are used interchangeably though they are not the same. A learning disability is defined as having significant difficulty learning in an academic area though not severe enough to meet the criteria for a clinical diagnosis…

Glaucoma is a term that refers to a group of eye disorders. These disorders occur because of a build up of pressure in the eye. This build up of pressure can lead to damage to the optic nerve and permanent blindness. Glaucoma is the number one cause of permanent blindness worldwide. It is estimated that 6 million people are blind in both eyes due to glaucoma…

A cataract is a clouding that forms when there is a build up of protein in the lens of the eye. It is estimated that over 22 million Americans 40 years and older are currently suffering some degree of vision loss due to cataracts…

Melanoma is a form of cancer that develops in the pigment cells of our skin known as melanocytes. It is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It is estimated that over 160,000 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed world wide every year and it is responsible for over 48,000 deaths world wide every year…

Hashimoto’s Disease also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis is a autoimmune disease effecting the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland sits in the front of the throat just below the “adams apple.” It is responsible for the production of the hormones that regulate the metabolic processes in our bodies including temperature, heart rate and metabolism…

Ever since the incident of the “tanning mom” hit the news the message that the FDA, CDC and numerous other agencies have been trying to get everyone to listen to has been rejuvenated and it’s louder than ever. Tanning is not safe!

When it comes to our skin the only difference between a tan and a sunburn is the color. In the 1920′s having a tan became the image of good health and vitality. Back then they also believed smoking was safe too. Since that time we have learned so much about the dangers of smoking and exposure to UV rays…

For centuries children, mothers, fathers of all races have been drinking raw milk right off the cow, goats and sheep without getting sick and it has been the cornerstone of every nutritional meal in its various forms in every culture in the world. If it had made them sick then they, I’m sure, would have figured out a way to make the milk safer being as cows are so abundant. Why is milk now the evil that it is portrayed to be by most top food corporations with this lactose intolerance and other strategies?

Who says eating healthy has to be so difficult and time consuming? Let’s be hones,t I am definitely not a top chef. Heck, I am not even a wife or mom so even in the off season I like to keep things quick and simple. I thought I would share a few of my quick and easy favorites…

Some of us were blessed with a booty and others of us have to work everyday just to try and “build” one. I am one of the unlucky ones that is trying to add a little size to my behind. Let’s face it – skinny is out and fit and curvy is in…

Macular degeneration is a medical condition that occurs when a portion of the eye know as the macula deteriorates causing vision problems. It is estimated that over 2 million Americans are affected by macular degeneration and the numbers are climbing with expectations of over 3 million by the year 2020…

Unlike hypochondria, where a person has an exaggerated fear of becoming ill, the Munchausen patient will go to great lengths to be ill. They will self inflict injury or purposely induce an illness so that they require hospitalization…

Herbs and herbal preparations have been used to treat everything from headaches to the plague for thousands of years. Though there is no scientific proof and very limited clinical documentation to verify the effectiveness of herbs and herbal supplements the fact that they continue to be in use significantly speaks to their effectiveness…

The exact cause of migraine headaches is unknown though it is known that migraines activate the sympathetic nervous system. This part of the nervous system is known for the “flight or fight” response…

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is just that a “syndrome”. A syndrome is a collection of signs (visible to others) and symptoms (described by the patient) that occur together. As with many “syndromes” there is no cure. For this reason, many people are turning away from the medications or “conventional medicine” toward alternative and natural treatments. ..

Headaches are defined as “a pain in the head or upper neck.” Headaches are one of the most common physical complaints involving pain. Over 30 million people a year complain of recurrent headaches. There are numerous causes for headaches …

Chronic fatigue syndrome also known as CFS is a medical condition that can be extremely debilitating. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome causes overwhelming persistent fatigue that interferes with the activities of daily living and doesn’t improve with rest or sleep…

For those of you eager to get out there and start losing weight you must remember to stretch your muscles to get to most out of your workout and most importantly to prevent injury and pain.  Every professional athlete knows…

Yes it is and I’m not talking about rubbing on your skin either, although that really is good for your skin as well as your skin absorbs some of the nutrients in the oil.  For decades fishermen on the coast…