Carpal Tunnel FAQ

Carpal tunnel and carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is an injury or disease process caused by a pinched or impingement of the nerve(s) in the wrist, resulting in pain and numbness in the fingers and muscle weakness of the thumb. This FAQ answers most of the common questions and answers concerning carpal tunnel.

Meta-Physician On Call - Making the Connection Between Mind, Body and Spirit

The reality of the notion of mind-body-spirit has become a part of our cultural lexicon and, in spiritual and health conscious circles, it is acknowledged as unquestionably true. But how many of us are truly living our lives as if there is a common connection between all aspects of our being?

Bird Flu and the Anti-Viral Drug Tamiflu

The Global Health Research Forum believes that the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus could be with us for another decade and the possibility of this virus mutating into one which can be transferred between humans is still highly likely. It is estimated that around 750,000 people in the UK could die in a pandemic. The Government has arranged to stockpile around 14 million courses of the anti-viral drug Tamiflu which is effective in preventing the spread of influenza or reducing the symptoms once contracted.

How Does the Mind Create Electricity? We Must be Missing Some Great Research Opportunities!

I have never connected the dots in scientific articles; how the brain works. It starts with the synapses firing. Thus, the brain actually creates microscopic amounts of electricity!

Pain Killer Addiction - Help Finding A Way Out Now

There are a number of effective treatment options to treat pain killer addiction to prescription opioids and to help manage the sometimes severe withdrawal symptoms that can accompany sudden stopping of pain killers or drugs.

The Influenza Vaccine - Proof It Doesn't Work

Production of flu shots are underway and the push for vaccination will begin this summer. Do they keep you from getting the flu? Now there's proof that they don't work.

Infrared Cameras - An Emerging Technology in Medicine

Who says all cancer patients have to die? Cancer is deadly, but it need not kill. Through timely detection and proper treatment, it is possible to survive the Big C. Medical practitioners are now turning to technology to detect the presence of cancer cells and keep them from spreading; and what better way to spot the presence of cancer cells or ensure its complete removal than through infrared cameras?

Acid Reflux Natural Treatment

Acid reflux can be one of the most uncomfortable health condition to diagnose and treat.

Acid Reflux Diet

Acid reflux can be one of the most uncomfortable health condition to diagnose and treat.

Stem Cells Research

Stem cells are believed to have the potential to treat diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, diabetes, and cancer.

The Changing Face of the Pharmaceutical Industry

Fill prescriptions and hand out pills? If only it were that simple! Those who pursue a pharmacy profession perhaps might have cause to wonder just how so much politics got mixed with their job?

Glyconutrients – What Are They?

Glyconutrients, the first thing you might be asking is, exactly what are they? Well, here is the answer for you. Glyconutrients are a class of eight carbohydrates that scientists labeled as essential.