Allowing the mind and body to relax has great therapeutic effects to a person’s general health condition. One of the most common methods of relaxation is to undergoing body massage. Actually, there are several types and techniques being used in kneading in order to promote rest and comfort. But the best way to achieve its […]

In the middle of MacArthur Park, the Levitt Pavilion provides free, live concerts five nights in a week during the entire summer season, taking word-class music and joy to an underserved community. As the number and frequency of Free Concerts happening in Los Angeles are announced, you must have been waiting to find out what’s […]

Pancreatitis occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed. The pancreas is a five to six inch long, leaf-shaped gland that is found behind the lower part of the stomach and extends downward toward the spleen and left kidney. The two main functions of the pancreas are to produce digestive enzymes that break down proteins, fat, and […]

A peptic ulcer is a spot where the lining of the stomach or small intestine and the tissues beneath and sometimes part of the stomach itself have been eroded. This leaves and internal open wound. The surrounding tissue is usually swollen and irritated. Ulcers can occur anywhere along the gastrointestinal tract, but they are most […]

Parkinson\’s disease is a degenerative disease that affects the nervous system. The underlying cause is unknown but symptoms appear when there is a lack of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is responsible for carrying messages from one nerve cell to another. In a healthy person, it is balanced with another neurotransmitter, […]

A herniated disc in the neck involves a rupture in the fibrous outer wall (annulus fibrosus) of one of the intervertebral discs that cushion the cervical vertebrae. The inner disc material (nucleus pulposus) can then seep through the tear and press against one or more nearby spinal nerves. While many cases of cervical herniated discs […]

A variety of situations can contribute to the development of a herniated disc, including obesity, a congenital disorder, injury, disease, and degeneration due to age. Clearly, traumatic injuries or diseases can’t be foreseen, nor can the aging process be stopped. But there are a variety of ways that you can reduce your risk of developing […]

A herniated disc occurs when the outer wall (annulus fibrosus) of an intervertebral disc develops a tear that allows the inner disc fluid (nucleus pulposus) to leak, or extrude, into the spinal canal. This tear can develop suddenly, as the result of a traumatic injury, or it can occur gradually, due to prolonged stress on […]

It’s not uncommon for office workers to develop a sharp pain in the area just above and between the shoulder blades after a long day sitting in front of a computer monitor with stooped or hunched shoulders. This pain is often referred to colloquially as a pinched nerve in the neck, but it usually is […]

Pinched nerve surgery is almost always the last resort for people suffering from symptoms associated with nerve compression caused by a degenerative spine condition such as osteoarthritis or a herniated disc. The reason for that is, most people find adequate relief through conservative, noninvasive treatment. Also, the risks and side effects inherent to any spine […]