Fibromyalgia - The Mysterious Condition
Fibromyalgia is also know as chronic fatigue syndrome . Although fibromyalgia and Epstein-Barr have since been diagnosed and recognized as two different illnesses, the CFS name is still attached to both. We will cover fibromyalgia in this article and leave Epstein-Barr for another. Signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia can include wide-spread body aches, sensitivity and pain when touched even gently , fatigue, sleep disruptions, irritable bowel syndrome, headaches, facial pain, tenderness in the back and shoulders, numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, painful menstruation, irritable bladder and dry eyes, skin, and mouth. There has not, at the time of this article, been a specific cause cited for fibromyalgia. However, many doctors believe that the following are contributing factors: - Chemical changes in the brain - Sleep disturbances - Injury or trauma, especially to the upper spine - Changes in muscular metabolism - Abnormalities of the autonomic sympathetic nervous system. Risk of developing fibromyalgia seems to be higher in...
Posted on April 15, 2009 by Meta | 4 comments
A Do-it-yourself Makeover
Keeping your resolutions to live a healthier life-for longer than a few weeks-may be easier by using some tips from the experts. The American Heart Association suggests creating a do-it-yourself lifestyle makeover you can stick with for a lifetime. Use These Keys To Success Whether you need to become more physically active or improve your diet, you won t succeed long-term if you don t enjoy what you are doing or eating. Get Moving Regular physical activities can help reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. They can also help you achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Everyone is different, so pick the activity that fits your lifestyle and aim for a weight appropriate to your body type. To get started: 8226; Take a short walk near your home, workplace or in the mall. Start with 5-10 minutes a day and work up to 30 minutes. 8226; Use the stairs instead of the elevator. 8226; Walk down the hall to talk with a coworker rather than using the telephone or e-mail. Eat Healthy Adopting healthy eating habits is essential for your...
Posted on February 13, 2009 by Cody | 15 comments
Keeping Your Brain Healthy And Smart: Keep Active And Learn New Things
For years fitness enthusiasts have suspected that exercise positively affects the brain as well as the body. But while it seemed logical that an active lifestyle would help the brain, the scientific evidence was lacking. Now several biological studies indicate that working out does benefit the brain. The reasons to get moving are greater than you think. Now researchers are finding biological evidence that exercise benefits specific brain mechanisms. And, it even contributes to growing new neurons. While we used to think that the brain loses cells as we age, we now know it is not true for those people who keep active and learn new things. Much of the new research suggests that exercise positively affects the hippocampus, a sea-horse shaped brain structure that is vital for memory and learning. In one recent study, researchers found that adult mice doubled their number of new brain cells in the hippocampus when they had access to running wheels. The fact that the mammalian adult brain can increase its number of brain cells is surprising...
Posted on January 7, 2009 by Cami | 2 comments