Diseases and health conditions with the description of their symptoms, causes and treatment options. Suggestions for managing them and finding relief.
Addiction is one of the biggest killers in the country right now, but it's surprisingly little understood by people everywhere, and few realize that it has to do with the way the human brain works. When most people think of addiction, they think of drugs. But addiction can exist in almost any form. Video games, alcoholism, gambling, sex, even exercise. If it releases…
Cyclothymia, also known as a cyclothymic disorder, is a mental disorder that involves periods of symptoms of depression and periods of symptoms of hypomania. These symptoms, however, are not sufficient to be a major depressive episode or a hypomanic episode. Symptoms must last for more than one or two years. The cause is unknown. Risk factors include a family history of bipolar disorder.…
In this day and age, it is common for people to suffer from upper back pain and other back problems and more often than not people are searching for ways to find relief. Each day the majority of us are sat, hunched over a desk typing away or curled up staring at our phones, craning our neck forward causing stress to the upper…
Struggling with foot problems can trigger many issues, beyond the pain and discomfort which you will feel. You are also going to suffer when it comes to moving around, working, or exercising if you have plantar fasciitis pain. Since Life Advancer is about seeking improvements, we want to discuss plantar fasciitis, a foot condition which affects many around the world. It's one that…
A hypochondriac stays in perpetual stress about being ill or suffering from a disease. Are you suffering from this real illness? Do you know someone who constantly complains about illnesses and invisible injuries? While this may seem unreal, it happens to many people. I had an aunt who suffered from these strange issues, and I never realized she was a hypochondriac until many…
If you've ever experienced knee pain, you don't realize how thankful you are for healthy knees until it hits you. Knee pain can derail your life but there are some ways you can get relief from the pain. Tell anyone that knee pain can be considered a minor injury and they'll laugh in your face. Knee pain is far from life-threatening, but it…
There's nothing much better than getting a massage. A head massage might be the best form of all because of how relaxing it is. If you're suffering from hair loss or looking for health benefits, you'll be interested in how a head massage can help this. There are a lot of great benefits that come from regular massage but if you're looking for…
Having lower back pain can be a real pain in the...well, back. It can disrupt your daily life and lead to problems sleeping and even sitting. Instead of taking harmful medications, there are things you can do at home to help deal with it. Everyone faces lower back pain at some point and luckily there are exercises for lower back pain relief you…
Living with any pain can be an aggravating experience. Joint pain can reduce your quality of life and if you throw headaches into the mix, you'll experience some very unpleasant days. If you're looking for relief from any kind of pain, you'll want to consider essential oils. When it comes to using essential oils for pain relief, there are a few different ones…
There's nothing worse than back pain. It can stop you in your tracks and make day-to-day life pretty miserable. If you're looking for some relief there is something you can do. There is a natural way you can give yourself some relief. There are acupressure points on the body for back pain and learning how these points work can help you manage any…