S-adenosyl-L-methionine, or SAM-e, is a naturally occurring organic compound that is found throughout nearly every cell and tissue type in your body. SAM-e is responsible for a number for cellular biological functions including immune system...
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes widespread muscle pain and fatigue. The cause of fibromyalgia remains unclear, and people with this condition experience insomnia and sleep-related "brain fog," which along with the pain make activities of...
Swimming is an effective way to work out the whole body at once, improving muscle strength and cardiovascular health, as well as posture, balance, flexibility, stamina and endurance. At the same time it is safer and gentler than other forms of...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by muscle and tendon pain, stiffness, headaches, sleep disruption, fatigue and mood changes. According to a July 2007 “American Family Physician” review, fibromyalgia affects about...
Whether swimming leisurely or competitively, the effects on the body are both healthy and beneficial. Not only does swimming improve your cardiovascular system, it also reduces your risk of suffering from debilitating diseases, such as heart...
On the face of it, sitting in a small, very hot room for the sole purpose of sweating may hold little appeal. From the Finnish sauna to the Native American sweat lodge, however, there have been generations of adherents to the practice of using a...
Cymbalta, the brand name of duloxetine, is a prescription drug classified as an antidepressant. It belongs in the drug category called the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors because it actively works on serotonin and norepinephrine,...
One woman out of every three experiences restless legs syndrome, according to a 2009 survey in the "Journal of Women's Health." This neurological disorder involves uncontrolled limb movements persisting throughout sleep and wakefulness. Medical...
