What is Nystagmus
Nystagmus is rapid involuntary rhythmic eye movement, with the eyes moving quickly in one direction (quick phase), and then slowly in the other (slow phase). The direction of nysta...
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Monday November 23, 2009
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Nature at Work in our bodies, before there was Aspirin there were Endorphins:
Sunday, February 22, 2009 |
by: aremerald
Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, which function to transmit electrical signals within the nervous system. At least 20 types of endorphins have been demonstrated in humans. Endorphins can be found in the pituitary gland, in other parts of the brain, or distributed throughout the nervous system. Stress and pain are the two most common factors leading to the relea...
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The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped organs that are located above each kidney. They are endocrine organs, producing essential hormones that are involved in many bodily functions including blood pressure, fluid and electrolyte maintenance, glucose control, and the adrenaline reaction during stress. The hormones produced include cortisol, aldosterone, epinephrin...1 Recommendation
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Something to pass on, Auto-Immune Symptoms for a better understanding.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
by: GreenGirl66
I got very weary of people asking how I felt only to have them think I was just "tired" ????? ( If only!) This I found and would like to share, it's very informative and say's all the things I wish I could tell people to enhance their knowledge of the symptoms we deal with.
Let us spread the word and gain better awareness :)
SYMPTOMS OF AN AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
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