Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI) is a condition wherein the leg veins are not able to pump enough blood back to the heart. It is caused by congenital absence of or damage to venous valves; venous incompetence from thrombi; and thrombi formation that is primarily caused by venous stasis, hypercoagulability, and endothelial trauma, collectively known as […]

When going for a professional eye examination, the very first thing which a patient should expect from the optician is for him to be asked about his history. Eye doctors need to know everything regarding your health; not just the eyes. This is because the eyes are connected to your nervous system and the possibility […]

There are a few things that the human body needs in order to make sure that it is as healthy as possible. We need to make sure that we are eating the proper foods, keeping our body nourished regularly. Exercise is also something that is beneficial for the human body and can help to balance […]

The statistics for coronary artery disease are alarming enough to make you worry. Are you at risk for coronary artery disease? What exactly is this disease, what causes it and how do you know if you are at risk or not? What is Coronary Artery Disease & What Causes it? Coronary artery disease is caused […]

I recently attended a lecture by Dr. Kate McFadden, M.D., of the Division of Neuropathology at the University of Pittsburgh regarding her thoughts on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This article was inspired by her talk. In her talk, she said that there was very little evidence of any “non-inherited factors” in people with autism. This […]

Before the session: Go into the session hydrated. If your muscles aren’t hydrated, then the circulatory response from a massage isn’t as effective. If you are dehydrated, the body will ration the blood to the highest priority. Your body isn’t going to take the fluid away from organs which are necessary for survival, but your […]

There are many days I am sure you have had frustration, especially if you try to manage an autistic person, with a defiant behavior. I did not know what that term defiant behavior meant? I thought it was a child or person who was out of control and was not listening to instructions. I decided […]

Musculoskeletal disorders can affect joints, bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, nerves or bursa. These conditions can include fibromyalgia, arthritis, tendonitis, sprains, strains, infections, injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, lupus, fractures, dislocations and many other disorders. Diagnosing musculoskeletal disorders usually involves thorough physical evaluation and diagnostic testing procedures. These can include blood tests, MRI’s, CT scans and x-rays. […]

Polarized lenses are mainly employed for use in sunglasses, they provide protection from the sun and decrease glare levels thereby enabling better vision in certain conditions. The ability of these lenses to decrease glare from a reflective surface, such as the sun shining on to the hood of your car, or the surface of a […]

Are you feeling stressed out as a result of your pressure laden lifestyle? Do you constantly feel the need to break away from your daily schedules? If so, a massage can provide deep relaxation and stress relief and it can certainly rejuvenate your body and mind. In addition, it is also an effective way to […]