Warts The Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the culprit causing warts of whatever variety. This virus family triggers extra cell growth. With warts, the outer layer of skin becomes thick and hard. Unsightly bumps of various sizes appear. A wart can grow anywhere a person has skin. However, they are most…
#11 TCM Headaches – Meridians Introduction The Movement of Vital Energy Meridian is the term we will use to describe one important and basic part of the overall energy distribution system of the body. I like to think of meridians as energy veins. These meridians are the pathways by which…
Stressed Out The phrase, “stressed out,” means different things to different people. Something that causes stress for you may be no big deal at all to someone else. Some people – I wish I was one of them – respond to most situations calmly. They simply handle stress…
#8 – Headaches -Sinus & Allergy Designation – Allergy vs Intolerance When we hear the term allergy, most people think of such symptoms as a runny nose, red and watering eyes, swelling of some tissues somewhere, rashes, hives, or some other form of itching. With no distinction made, the term…
Self-Esteem What exactly is self-esteem? Why do some people seem to have confidence in themselves and other people do not? Is there a pattern for developing self-esteem in oneself? Are there actions parents can take to help their children have confidence in their own abilities? I have…
#7 – Headaches – Structural Headaches and migraines from misalignment of the cervical vertebrae can occur. In fact, headaches that begin with misalignment of the neck are so common they have been given a specific name. They are called Cervicogenic headaches. Symptoms of Cervicogenic Headaches Headaches preceded and accompanied by…
PUBERTY Puberty is a time of emerging hormones. It can also be a time of raging and unbalanced hormones. In some ways this stage of life can be a sort of return to the “terrible twos.” There will be a great deal more autonomy thrown in just to keep things…
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Definition: I would like to begin this article with a basic definition of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and a short description of this malady. According to the Mayo Clinic website, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome is a hormonal disorder that is common among women of reproductive age. The ovaries…