Parkinson's disease is a condition in which certain neurons (nerve cells) in the brain become injured and die. These neurons are responsible for producing dopamine, a chemical essential to central nervous system message transmission. There are...
According to the University of Washington Neurological Surgery Department, the goal of brain surgery is to “obtain a diagnosis, decrease the tumor 'mass effects' on the brain (stop the pressure effects of the tumor mass within the skull) and...
Tremors are characterized by the involuntary shaking or movement of a body part, most commonly the hands. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, the three main types of tremors include the following: resting, or static, tremors;...
Tremors, the involuntary shaking of the hands, arms, head or other muscles, can be symptoms of conditions such as Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Exercise can play a key role in helping patients with tremors, though usually medications and...
Caffeine is a popular substance that naturally occurs in tea, coffee and chocolate but can also be added to products such as soft drinks and medications. Over 80 percent of adults in North America regularly consume caffeine, according to the...
Armour Thyroid, used in the treatment of mild to severe hypothyroidism in both adults and children, is considered a more "natural" form of the thyroid hormone than other, popular, thyroid medications. Although Armour carries this designation, it...
Luvox is a brand name medication containing fluvoxamine maleate. It is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor prescribed for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder. Luvox is often prescribed off-label for depression, panic...
Trauma tremors are compulsive or involuntary trembling that occurs after a shock or scare. Also known as the jitters, knocking knees and shaking like a leaf, such tremors are the body's way of releasing excess energy and stress. These neurogenic...
While not expressly marketed for weight loss, Precision Engineered Fireball supplements are sometimes used for that purpose. Precision Engineered Fireball supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease -- nor are they...
