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The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body and connects the gastrocnemius (calf muscle) to the back of the calcaneus (heel bone). The Achilles tendon is what allows a person to stand up on their toes as well as jump up and down. The Achilles tendon is extremely strong and is capable of withstanding forces of 1,000 pounds or more. However, it is also frequently predisposed to overuse and injury. Achilles tendonitis causes localized pain... Read More

Comedones are skin follicles that are clogged with bacteria, dirt, and dead cells. Black heads are open comedones that expose grime and dirt on your skin and appear as black spots. Whiteheads are closed comedones and they indicate that grime and dirt are still inside the follicle. Whiteheads can cause irritations and infections on the skin. Both blackheads and whiteheads are considered acnes and they can be found forming on the cheeks, chin, nose... Read More

The temporomandibular joints, more commonly referred to as the TMJ, can be found in front of the ears, right at the spot where the upper jaw and lower jaw meets. Try to open your mouth. Feel the ball-like joints forming near your ears. Then close your mouth. Do you feel the bones moving? Those are the temporomandibular joints. TMJ’s are well used joints. You move it as you speak, eat, bite, or yawn. And it’s a set of complex joints to... Read More

Growing up as a teenager, I am sure that you had some form of acne. Now once you are an adult in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, or even older you can STILL get acne. Men and women both can get acne, but men can suffer from it more severely then women. Don’t worry though, there are many proven adult acne treatment methods out there, you just have to find the right one that works best for you. So how does adult acne treatment work? ... Read More

Candida is an increasing problem that’s happening due to many reasons including: overuse of antibiotics for other ailments, overuse of candida medication, poor diet, and sedentary lifestyle. Are you prone to candida? Some people are more prone to candida overgrowth than others but that doesn’t have to sentence them to a never-ending queue at the pharmacy where they’ll have to continuously use creams, suppositories, troaches or o... Read More

How many times have we been warned not to mix drugs and alcohol, because the result can be devastating? So imagine how potentially dangerous it can be mixing two conflicting prescription drugs! As someone who’s taken prescription medication my entire life, I’m frankly amazed that the risks of mixing prescription drugs, doesn’t sound off more alarms. I have seen so many people suffer endlessly with allergies and headaches but fea... Read More

If you are involved on the front lines of medical care – for example a person working in a nursing home, or are a “first responder” in an ambulance or fire department staff then it’s a good idea to get a flu shot for the coming winter. It goes without saying that those in the health care field – be they doctors , nurses or other health care field staff and employees should also avail themselves to the “flu shot... Read More

Arthritis is a debilitating and disabling medical condition which can affect any joints in the body causing them to become swollen, stiff, painful to move and even sore to the touch. Arthritis can affect people of all ages however it becomes increasingly common however symptoms of Arthritis or Arthritic increases with advancing years. Joints become stiffer, less mobile and they swell as Arthritis attacks white blood cells weakening the tissues an... Read More

In modern life, stress is something we must deal with on an almost daily basis. Whether we’re worried about work, family, finances or major calamities such as terrorism and Global Warming, there are certainly ample reasons to be stressed. It’s also an established fact that medications for dealing with that stress can be both expensive and have long-term negative side effects. So, what are the alternatives? Thankfully there are plenty ... Read More

The best acne control is a skin care routine. In order to clear up acne and prevent future breakouts a person needs to develop a skin care routine that can get to the root of the problem. A person should look at their skin care routine as a process. They need to first develop a routine and then follow it daily. The first step in a skin care routine should be cleansing the skin. It is recommended to clean the skin twice a day, usually morning and ... Read More