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Dealing With Tremor

Dealing With Tremor

Tremor is an involuntary shaking or twitching movement that is repeated over and over. Tremor usually affects the hands and feet. Occasionally the head also shakes. Tremors can be caused by many nervous system problems including Parkinson’s disease, liver failure, alcoholism, and mercury or arsenic poisoning. Lithium, drugs taken for arrhythmias and hypertension, tricyclic antidepressants, [...]

Cure for TMJ Syndrome

Cure for TMJ Syndrome

The olive-sized joint that connects your jaw bone to your skull is called the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). TMJ syndrome is a set of symptoms that relate to damage, wear and tear, or unusual stress to the joint. The symptoms can include: Joint pain at and around the joint Joint noises such as clicking, popping, or [...]

Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis or “brittle bones” is a condition that affects 25 percent of women over 60 years old. Osteoporosis is less common and less severe in men. It is caused by loss of bone mass and bone strength. It can lead to serious problems with broken arms, legs, hips, and vertebrae. Bone mass declines more quickly [...]

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