Should I See a Sleep Expert? If you are somebody who wakes up at 3 am every night, it may not be because of something like insomnia or sleep apnea. It could be that your body has a hard time regulating its internal clock. This is called Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder. Normally, y...
You can stop being cold by adjusting the thermostat to a higher temperature, wearing clothes that help you stay warm, and having warm foods and drinks. Why am I so cold and tired?Feeling cold and tired could be symptoms of health conditions such as anemia, anorexia, and nutritional deficienc...
Hospital food has always been difficult, and I am often stuck with a jacket potato with cheese and beans. Having said that, one hospital I stayed at had good quality soft food from Wiltshire Food Farms, so it does exist. In summary, If you believe eating as opposed to being tube-fed i...
It was that kind of jump that triggered a massive wave of spasms … I jackknifed back and forth so violently that the other players wondered if I was having a seizure, but I was simply on my impossible mission to stretch both sides of my body. If I stretched my legs, the abdominals...
You have dizziness, muscle spasms, or other unusual symptoms. In some cases, paresthesia is a sign of something serious. Get immediate emergency help if:33 You have weakness or are unable to move, along with numbness or tingling. Numbness or tingling occurs just after a head, neck, or bac...
When I speak, is that my voice I hear or is it just an articulate death rattle? When you move about your day, sometimes you should ask yourself: Am I a human “being” or just a human “doing”? When I’m spending time with particular people, do I feel more alive in ...
Irritable bowel syndrome - or IBS - is a common functional disorder of the colon which results in chronic, painful spasms which can move from one location to another. It can also cause bloating, trapped wind and either constipation or diahorrea, or sometimes both.Why am I getting trapped ga...
A few weeks ago I noticed my aged cheesegrater Mac was experiencing issues at boot. It wasn’t urgent – I am not using it on a day to day basis but still would like it to remain operable. This entry is a troubleshooting log to help me keep track of symptoms observed and solutions ...
Heat and/or Ice.Depending on the cause of the neck pain, ice or heat may be beneficial. If you are having muscle spasms, moist heat can be very helpful. Put a small damp towel in the microwave for 30 seconds. When it is still very hot, but will not burn you, place it on the ...
Until about 6 months ago my own experience with supplementing vitamins for hair growth was theoretical for the most part having never bothered with them.Hair grows anyway right? When I was making my final push to achieve my waist length hair goal in November of...