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• Acne - a skin condition that occurs due to the overproduction of oil by the oil glands of the skin. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, it is the most common skin disorder in the United States. Acne is classified as a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin. Find out about acne types, possible acne causes, including medications that may cause acne as a side effect, and treatment options.
• Anxiety Disorders - Anxiety is the body's natural response to stress, whereas anxiety disorder occurs when anxiety becomes so intense, long-lasting, and uncontrollable that it causes serious distress. Anxiety disorders are a group of related conditions rather than a single disorder. This disease affects about 40 million American adults age 18 years and older in a given year.
• Arthritis - The word arthritis comes from the Greek arthron meaning "joint" and the Latin itis meaning "inflammation". Arthritis affects the musculoskeletal system, specifically the joints. It is the main cause of disability among people over 55 years of age in industrialized countries. Arthritis is not a single disease - it is a term that covers over 100 medical conditions.
• Constipation - The word constipation comes from the Latin constipare meaning "to press, crowd together", and from 1400 A.D. Latin Constipationem. Constipation is also known as costiveness, and irregularity. This is a condition of the digestive system. For some people it means infrequent stools. For other constipation means hard stools, difficulty passing stools (straining), or a sense of incomplete emptying after a bowel movement.
• Depression - Depression is a type of mental disorder that affects a person's mood. It can affect person's thoughts, feelings, behavior, and overall health. The sensation usually passes after a while. However, a person with a depressive disorder finds that his state interferes with his daily life.
• Detoxification - Detoxification is the body's natural, ongoing process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. Detoxification involves dietary and lifestyle changes which reduce intake of toxins and improve elimination.
• Hair Loss - More than half of men and women in the United States experience hair loss. About 30% of people have hair loss by age 30 years, and about 50% have hair loss by age 50 years. Because hair loss is not seen as life-threatening to doctors it is often disregarded. This is unfortunate because hair loss can cause serious distress in some people, with some far reaching psychological effects.
• Heartburn and GERD - GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) occurs when gastric acid from the stomach goes up into the esophagus, often causing inflammation of the esophagus. Heartburn is a burning feeling rising from the stomach or lower chest up towards the neck. GERD is a disease, and heartburn is its most common symptom.
• Hemorrhoids - are also known as piles. Hemorrhoids are itching, painful, or bleeding masses of swollen tissues and varicose veins located in the anus and rectum. Although they can be extremely unpleasant and painful for many people, they can be easily treated and often prevented. Hemorrhoids bother about 89% of all Americans at some time in their lives.
• Herpes Virus - Herpes is the name of a group of viruses that cause painful blisters and sores. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infected caused by Herpes Simplex Virus type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. This virus affects the genitals, the cervix, as well as the skin in other parts of the body.
• High Blood Pressure - Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps out blood. If a person has high blood pressure it means that the walls of the arteries are receiving too much pressure repeatedly. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to coronary heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, and other health problems.
• High Cholesterol - Cholesterol is a fat (lipid) which is produced by the liver and is crucial for normal body functioning. The word "cholesterol" comes from the Greek word chole, meaning "bile", and the Greek word stereos, meaning "solid, stiff". Cholesterol is naturally present in cell walls or membranes everywhere in the body, including the brain, muscles, liver, intestines, and heart. If you have too much cholesterol in your bloodstream, the excess may be deposited in arteries, including the coronary (heart) arteries, where it contributes to the narrowing and blockages that cause the signs and symptoms of heart disease.
• Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid) - is a condition in which there is overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing the levels of thyroid hormone in the blood to be too high. Abnormally high level of thyroid hormone typically speeds up the body's metabolism.
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - is one of the most common ailments of the bowel (intestines) and affects an estimated 15% of persons in the US. Irritable bowel syndrome is a disorder characterized by abdominal pain or discomfort including cramping, bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is also called nervous stomach, functional bowel syndrome, irritable colon, spastic bowel and spastic colon.
• Kidney Stones - Kidney stones are the result of a build-up of dissolved minerals on the inner lining of the kidneys. These stones are very tiny when they form, smaller than a grain of sand, but gradually can grow over time to a 1/10 of an inch or larger. Urolithiasis is the term that refers to the presence of stones in the urinary tract, while nephrolithiasis refers to kidney stones. One in every 20 people develops a kidney stone at some point in their life.
• Lower Back Pain - Lower back pain is one of the most significant health problems and one of the leading causes of physician visits. This is not a specific disease. Rather, it is a symptom that may occur from a variety of different processes.
• Melasma (Dark Skin Pigmentation) - Melasma, or chloasma or the 'mask of pregnancy' as it is also called, are tan or brown spots which discolor the skin. Melasma is a common skin condition. Most melasma occurs in women. Only 10% of those affected are men. People with darker skin tones tend to have melasma more than others.
• Migraine Headaches - A migraine headache is usually an intense, throbbing pain on one, or sometimes, both sides of the head. Most people with migraine headache feel the pain in the temples or behind one eye or ear, although any part of the head can be involved. Migraine is often preceded or accompanied by sensory warning signs such as flashes of light, blind spots, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound. Migraine headache is a neurological disease affecting approximately 28 million Americans. Migraine is three times more common in women than in men.
• Osteoarthritis - The word arthritis comes from the Greek arthron meaning "joint" and the Latin itis meaning "inflammation". "Osteo" is Greek for "bone". Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. It is a chronic condition in which tissue known as cartilage breaks down, this can occur in almost any joint in the body.
• Sleeping Disorders - The wood insomnia is from the Latin "in" (not) and "somnus" (sleep). Insomnia is a condition that can take many different forms: difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, waking up too early, or waking up not feeling refreshed. According to a national survey, 54% of adults said they have experienced at least one symptom of insomnia at least a few times a week.
• Sexual Dysfunction - Erectile dysfunction is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. By itself, ED is not a disease but more of a signal that something else may be a problem. Erectile dysfunction is a common condition affecting over 50% of men to some degree. About 30 million men in the United States have ED to some degree. And studies show that about half of the men between the ages of 40 and 70 have ED to some degree.
• Stress - Stress is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. It can be caused by both good and bad experiences. In small doses, it can help you perform under pressure and motivate you to do your best. However, when the stresses undermine both your mental and physical health they are bad.
• Stretch Marks - Stretch marks are fine lines on the body that occur from tissue under your skin tearing from rapid growth or over-stretching. It is a common condition that does not cause significant medical problems but can be of cosmetic concern for people.
• Tonsil Infections - Tonsillitis is an inflammation of the tonsils caused by an infection. The tonsils are balls of lymphatic tissue on both sides of the throat, above and behind the tongue. They are part of the immune system, which helps the body fight infection. Tonsillitis usually begins with sudden sore throat and painful swallowing.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) - A UTI is an infection in the urinary tract. Any part of the urinary tract can become infected, but bladder and urethra infections are the most common. Most urinary tract infections are caused by bacteria.
• Yeast Infection - Vaginitis is inflammation of the vagina. Vaginitis is very common and is reported by as many as 75% of women at some point in their lives. Vaginal yeast infection, which is the most common form of vaginitis, is caused by a type of fungus of the candida species, usually Candida albicans. It is more common among women who are pregnant, those who have weakened immune systems, and women aged 30 to 50.