Predominantly, it is a disease of the “white matter” tissue. The white matter is made up of nerve fibres which are responsible for transmitting communication signals both internally within the CNS and between the CNS and the nerves supplying rest of the body. In people affected by MS, patches of damage called plaques or lesions […]

“Is Lyme Disease contagious?” is a question asked by many folks who wonder why their family members all have the disease too. As my step son who is getting his life back from Lyme says, “Lyme is like an octopus. It reaches out with its many arms to other members of the family.” Once one […]

Few pests evoke as many questions from people as ticks. Besides their repulsive appearance, ticks are vectors of potentially debilitating and life-threatening diseases. Lyme disease, in particular, has attracted national attention and is now the number one arthropod-borne disease in the United States. Ticks prefer to live in woods, tall grass, weeds and brush. They […]

Celiac Disease is an auto immune disease, not an allergy. It affects 1 in 100 people and is usually related to your genes, but with 80 % + of people affected not even knowing it makes sense to check yourself out. It has a mass of debilitating associated symptoms, but none so insidious as infertility […]

”; The fact is that kidney damage or disease can be very serious and even fatal if not kept in check with medical intervention and a diet that promotes kidney health. You may be wondering just how strict such a diet is, though. What the Diet Is AboutWhen it comes to your health and well-being, […]