GERD

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a condition when digestive juices and food go back up the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) from the stomach. When this happens often (mor...

Hiatus Hernia

Hiatus hernia happens when part of the stomach protrudes through the diaphragm into the chest cavity. This usually happens through the hole in the diaphragm through which the esophagus passes into the...

High Cholesterol / Hypercholesterolemia

The cholesterol in a person's blood originates from two major sources, dietary intake and liver production. Often named the ‘enigma’ chemical, cholesterol can work to our benefit or awaken the worst h...

Hot Flash

Hot flashes, or hot flushes, are a feeling of internal heat accompanied by sweating and a racing heartbeat. Women going through menopause often experience hot flashes. It’s caused by changing hormone ...

Menopause

Menopause, or the permanent end of a woman’s menstrual periods and her ability to have a baby, is a natural stage of the life cycle for women. But menopause often goes with unpleasant physical symptom...