Iron Deficiency Anemia

What is iron deficiency anemia?

Anemia occurs when you have a decreased level of hemoglobin in your red blood cells (RBCs). Hemoglobin is the protein in your RBCs that is responsible for carrying oxygen to your tissues

Von Willebrand Disease

Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a genetic disorder caused by missing or defective von Willebrand factor (VWF), a clotting protein.

What Are the Differences Between Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD?

Heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD

The terms heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are often used interchangeably. They actually have very different meanings.
Acid reflux is a common medical condition that can range in severity

The Best Sleeping Positions for Lower Back Pain, Alignment Tips, and More

What can I do?

Do you deal with lower back pain? You’re not alone. The Global Burden of Disease study named lower back pain the leading cause of disability across the globe.

What Are the Differences Between Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and GERD?

Heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD

The terms heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD are often used interchangeably. They actually have very different meanings.

Acid Reflux (GERD) Statistics and Facts

Prevalence and Occurrence

• Sixty percent of the adult population will experience some type of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) within a 12 month period and 20 to 30 percent will have weekly symptoms. ¹
• Approximately seven million people in the United States have some symptoms of GERD. ²
• In 2004, approximately 20 percent of the United States population reported reflux symptoms that occurred at least weekly. ³  

The Effects of Stress on Your Body

 

You’re sitting in traffic, late for an important meeting, watching the minutes tick away. Your hypothalamus, a tiny control tower in your brain, decides to send out the order:

What You Need to Know About Prostate Surgery

What is prostate surgery for?

The prostate is a gland located underneath the bladder, in front of the rectum. It plays an important role in the part of the male reproductive system that produces fluids that carry sperm

Dysfunction

Alternative treatments for ED

If you’re looking for a natural way to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), you may consider using essential oils. Using essential oils can help you relax. This may help you to unwind and connect with more intimacy.

Impotence vs. Sterility: What’s the Difference?

Impotence vs. Sterility

Impotence and sterility are both problems that can affect a man’s sexual health and ability to have children, but in different ways.