A medical disease with social stigmata Epilepsy is the 4th most common neurological disorder that affects approximately 2.5 million Americans. Worldwide approximately 65 million people are affected by this condition and seek treatment. Epilepsy affects mostly young children and older people however it can be diagnosed at any age. Epilepsy is a disease defined as …
A nagging discomfort or a pending neurological devastation. Headache is a very common disorder that we face on a regular basis some suffer more than others. Can headache be a sign of something major concern? There are several neurological disorders that can have headache as a symptom therefore it should not be taken lightly. Especially …
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a month of fasting and religious focus for Muslims. Fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam where Muslims refrain from consuming food and drinks, including water, from early dawn to sunset. Fasting teaches self-control and self-discipline, purifies the mind and body, and allows …
In our last addition we discussed briefly about causes of stroke and prevention. We divided the risk factors for stroke and heart disease into modifiable and non-modifiable. Non modifiable risk factors are those we cannot change or do anything about such as age, sex, gender and race. Modifiable risk factors are those that can be …
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Brain is a very complex organ and controls significantly important functions such as being able to speak, understand, movement, behavior, breathing, heart rate, and sensations such as touch, vision, smell and hearing. Stroke can lead to deficits in some or all of these functions depending on the severity of disease. Stroke has long been known …
By Tori Dominski Long before modern medicinal research proved its benefits, Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) heralded vinegar as a food that was preferable and good for us. In small amounts, it can be taken as a digestive cleansing agent, as an aid for those living with diabetes (it can increase sensitivity to insulin and facilitate its release into …
Depression is a mood disorder in which feelings of sadness, anger or frustration interfere with everyday life for a long period of time. A 2006 Yale study confirmed that many Muslim Americans feels sad, alone, anxious and even identify as depressed. Unfortunately, very few seek treatment for fear of being looked down upon by the …
K. Muhammad, BS, RN, ND Health Educator, Registered Nurse, Naturopathic Doctor HealthyJourneyWellness, LLC 9700 Research Drive Suite 130 Charlotte, NC 28262 “Allah loves those who make themselves pure.” Noble Qur’an, 9:108 There are approximately 80,000 or more chemicals approved for use in the United States; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that hundreds of …
By Najeeb Karimi, Family Practice CMC Cabarrus Family Medicine 5435 Prosperity Church Rd #2200 Charlotte, NC (704) 863-9830 How is Hypertension Defined? Normal blood pressure is measured with a systolic readin of <120 mmHg and a diastolic reading of <80 mmHg (in layman’s terms that means your BP monitor should read below 120/80). When the …
A Naturopathic Doctor (ND) uses the process of “nature disease prevention” via holistic, proactive prevention to identify and remove barriers to good health by helping to create a healing internal and external environment; this is completely noninvasive as it avoids surgery or drugs; rather, we provide guidance with nutritional and herbal medicine as well as …
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