Manuka honey is a rare honey derived from the tea tree bush in New Zealand. Researchers from the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand have determined that manuka honey has 10 times the antibacterial properties of other types of honey....
The compound 5-hydroxytryptophan, or 5-HTP, is produced in the body from the amino acid tryptophan. 5-HTP is converted in the brain into serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in sleep, mood, appetite and pain perception. Tryptophan can be...
Multiple sclerosis, commonly referred to as MS, takes time to diagnose. Once you get a diagnosis, treatments begin. Without insurance, MS can drain your financial savings and cause financial hardship. Health insurance, life insurance and...
For migraine sufferers, chronic headaches may seem like an inevitable occurrence. Thankfully, research is beginning to make headway into the causes and solutions of this painful affliction. One of these is the activity of magnesium, which can...
There are many types of seizures. Most of them disturb the brain and cause changes in behavior. There is, however, one type of seizure that generally affects pregnant women and does not disturb the brain, called eclampsia. Eclampsia occurs when...
Regular exercise provides many health benefits, including lower blood pressure, increased energy, reduced risk of heart disease and some cancers and weight management. Sometimes, however, individuals may develop painful headaches the day after...
There is no real way to prevent acute cerebellar ataxia, a condition marked by muscle-coordination difficulties, but keeping yourself and your loved ones current on immunizations may help reduce the risk of developing the disorder. Viral illnesses...
