by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Psoriasis [pronounced sore-EYE-ah-sis] is a noncontagious, lifelong skin disease and happens to both sexes equally and can occur at any age, although it most frequently appears for the first time between 15 and 35 years of age. It is probably one of the longest known...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Herpes is a very common infection caused by two different but closely related viruses. Simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and Simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). It infects the nervous system, altering the DNA of the nerve cells supplying the skin through which it entered. It may...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when menstruation stops permanently, signifying the end of her ability to produce children and is diagnosed when a woman has gone without a period for 1 full year. It is considered premature if it happens before the age of...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Arthritis is defined as the presence of swelling, the presence of effusion (The escape of fluid into other parts), or the presence of two or more of the following signs: limited range of motion (ROM), tenderness, pain on movement, or joint warmth. It is a chronic condition...

by Richard H Ealom Introduction: Diabetes is a disease that affects how the body utilizes glucose (say: gloo-kose), a sugar that is the body’s main source of fuel. It is a chronic disease that needs close attention, but with some practical information, you can become your most important ally in...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: A vaginal yeast infection is normally created by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally found in small quantities in the vagina. While a is certainly not a pleasant experience, there’s no need to spend too a lot of time worrying about it. Yeast infection...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Morning sickness is the sickning feeling you get during pregnancy and can be, but is not always, accompanied by vomiting. These nauseating feelings, which can actually happen at any time of the day, can really put a damper on your excitement about your pregnancy. It can...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Kidney stones, one of the most painful of the urological disorders, have bothered humans for centuries. They are produced when there is a high level of calcium oxalate or uric acid in the urine; a lack of citrate in the urine; or insufficient water in the kidneys to dissolve...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Cholesterol is a lipid (A greasy organic compound that is not soluble in water.) found in the cell membranes of all tissues, and is carried in the blood plasma of all animals. It is also considered a sterol (a combination steroid and alcohol) and is more abundant in tissues...

by Richard H Ealom INTRODUCTION: Melanoma is a malignancy in which cancererous cells form in the skin cells called melanocytes (cells that color the skin). It may also happen in the eye and is called intraocular or ocular melanoma; however it can occur any place on the body. It is the most dangerous...