The small intestine is where food nutrients are absorbed, then pushed into the large intestine (where water is absorbed) and then to the rectum in preparation for evacuation. At this stage they are usually moist and firm and pass easily. Acute...

Constipation is when your motions are small and hard and/or you need to strain to pass them. (This can lead to hemorrhoids.) The most severe aspect is when you can't go at all. I remember reading a research paper somewhere in the mid 70'swhere some...

The shoulder girdle, a marvel of mankind, can sometimes become painful and restricted. This is referred to as frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. Some probable causes include previous non-symptomatic trauma and long term poor posture. Frozen...

Exercise is good, right? But have you considered the pitfalls? There is a downside if you have not thought the whole process through. As you have decided to exercise, it is not enough to just begin your exercise program without considering the...

Sleep disorders are surprisingly common. There are a range of exercises out there which can help the majority of people improve their quality of sleep. Snoring falls under the category of Sleep Disorders. Sleep disorders are more common than...