05/15/2019
The endocrine system is the body’s network of hormone-producing glands, releasing hormones into the bloodstream that act like tiny chemical messengers that run off to tell our body what to do: grow, eat, burn energy, and reproduce. This system of glands includes the thyroid, pineal gla Read More
04/11/2019
Marijuana may have a storied ability to trigger the "munchies," but its relationship with the gastrointestinal system is much more complex than that. In fact, cannabis has a long history of use for symptoms like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting. And it remains highly popular t Read More
11/19/2018
While most women experience menstrual cramps at some point in their life, there is a small group of women for whom menstrual pain becomes debilitating. For these women, what is typically considered to be a minor inconvenience is actually a deeply painful monthly experience that interrupts Read More
03/09/2018
Coping with aching, stiff and cramping muscles for people with multiple sclerosis is a way of life. Many other individuals experience muscle cramps, which lead to limited movement, pain and lack of sleep. While conventional medicines may help decrease the discomfort from muscle cramps an Read More
