Also called: Bulging disk, Compressed disk, Herniated intervertebral disk, Herniated nucleus pulposus, Prolapsed disk, Ruptured disk, Slipped disk Your backbone, or spine, is made up…
Heroin is a white or brown powder or a black, sticky goo. It’s made from morphine, a natural substance in the seedpod of the Asian…
Also called: Benign essential hypertension, Essential hypertension, HBP, HTN, Hypertension Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries.…
Your hip is the joint where your thigh bone meets your pelvis bone. Hips are called ball-and-socket joints because the ball-like top of your thigh…
Hip replacement is surgery for people with severe hip damage. The most common cause of damage is osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis causes pain, swelling, and reduced motion…
What Are hormones? Hormones are chemical messengers produced by endocrine glands and certain cells throughout the body. They play a crucial role in regulating and…
Ignatia was discovered by a Jesuit missionary serving in the Philippines in the late 1600’s. This homeopath calms nerves and reduces the stress which can…
Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend against germs. It helps your body to recognize…
Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in your joints. Joints are places where two bones meet, such as your elbow or knee. Infectious…
There are a variety of substances you can inhale that can cause acute internal injuries. Particles in the air from fires and toxic fumes can…
Iron is a mineral that our bodies need for many functions. For example, iron is part of hemoglobin, a protein which carries oxygen from our…
Your jaw is a set of bones that holds your teeth. It consists of two main parts. The upper part is the maxilla. It doesn’t…
Johnson & Johnson – a multinational corporation founded in America – mainly caters to medical and consumer goods. The company’s headquarters are in New Jersey,…
A joint is where two or more bones come together, like the knee, hip, elbow, or shoulder. Joints can be damaged by many types of…
What is Joint Pain ? Joint pain refers to discomfort, soreness, or aching sensations in one or more of the body’s joints. Joints are the…
Juvenile arthritis (JA) is arthritis that happens in children. It causes joint swelling, pain, stiffness, and loss of motion. It can affect any joint, but…
Your knee joint is made up of bone, cartilage, ligaments and fluid. Muscles and tendons help the knee joint move. When any of these structures…
Knee replacement is surgery for people with severe knee damage. Knee replacement can relieve pain and allow you to be more active. Your doctor may…
What is kratom? Kratom is a tree native to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo, etc.). Its botanical name is Mitragyna speciosa. Kratom is in…