The human body is quite an intricate thing since the mechanisms involved in picking up a small pen is far more complicated than it seems. We receive a health scare and make amends by adopting a healthy lifestyle, but there are certain diseases which cannot be held at bay even by adopting a healthy way of life. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or ALS as it is commonly known as is one such ailment that affects people in spite of trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder which is known to affects the nerve cells in the brain and spine. The disease manifests itself in the form of failing physical ability. Usually, the motor neurons move from the brain towards the spinal cord, and from the spinal cord to the rest of the body. These neurons carry signals from the brain to the body part which is instructed to perform a particular function. ALS disrupts the proper passage of signals from the brain to the muscles. In order to diagnose ALS, it is imperative to read into ALS’s signs and symptoms which every affected individual will project at some point in time. The ALS signs and symptoms are as followed- The early ALS signs and symptoms manifest themselves in the form of slurred speeches, muscle cramps, the stiffness of the muscles, difficulty in holding things in one’s hands, etc.

The popularity of a hospital is principally the quality of the medical skills and the expertise of the of the doctors, the nursing staff, and other interpersonal transactions, with the medical expertise and skills certainly ranking the highest. There are innumerable institutions in the US that are the envy of many in the rest of the world. It is futile to attempt to list them in this sort of a write-up. Here are some of the better-known, popular ones for orthopedic surgery, listed in no particular order. The one common thread among them all, however, is the high level of quality of expertise, skill, and knowledge that they possess, backed by some of the best universities and their commitment to patient well-being. Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY : Considered as one of the best in all respects. They have a very interesting motto which reads Where the world comes to get back in the game. This speaks volumes of them, and they also happen to be one of the oldest in the country. They have nine other institutions serving the east coast. Hospital for Joint Diseases, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY : Their field of expertise is vast enough to include rheumatology and orthopedic surgery and all ailments and injuries that affect movement.

One word to define a great body is “muscular.” People usually spend hours at the gym and sacrifice a lot to attain the desired muscular body. What would you do if the cause of your pride becomes a source of great pain? We are talking about painful muscle cramps. Muscle cramps can be defined as a powerful and painful contraction of a muscle that occurs suddenly and causes excruciating pain for a period of 5 to 8 minutes while it lasts. Also known as Charley Horse, muscle cramps can affect anyone and everyone. However, the good news is that it can be treated with home remedies. Here are some of the popular home remedies that are known to treat muscle cramps effectively. Epsom salt- Epsom salt has always been a favorite of the apothecary since it has healing properties. The magnesium content in Epsom salt helps our muscles relax and heal. So, prepare a bath for yourself and add two cups of Epsom salt to it. Soak yourself in the bath for 20 to 30 minutes. This would take care of the muscle cramps and you can finally be free of the pain. The hot and cold compress- Everyone knows that a good sauna bath helps your muscles relax.

A condition where there is temporary weakness or paralysis in the facial muscle is called Bell’s palsy. What ultimately causes Bell’s palsy to occur is when the nerve that controls the facial muscles gets inflated, swollen or compressed. When a person gets attacked with this problem, his face will appear like it has been droopy and paralyzed. The person then will not be able to smile or close his eye of the side of face that has been affected. There are many causes and risk factors. However, there is no definite cause of Bell’s palsy but it can help you understand the problem by knowing what are the things that might trigger the nerves to cause this problem: Causes of Bell’s palsy: The nerve that controls the facial muscles is called the seventh cranial nerve. Here are some probable causes: There are viral and bacterial infections that can lead to Bell’s palsy are herpes simplex. In herpes, there are cold sores that an infected person gets and that can affect the nerves of the area that is affected by herpes. HIV is another viral infected that damages the immune system of the body and if someone has HIV it can lead to nerve damage or can cause other nerves, including the facial nerves to inflate and cause Bell’s palsy.