Pistachios are small, edible, green-colored tree nuts. They belong to the family of mango nuts just like cashews. Pistachio trees typically grow in the hilly areas of Asia and in California and Australia. Pistachio allergy typically forms during early childhood and tends to persist for the patient’s lifetime. The symptoms of pistachio allergy may occur… Continue reading Pistachio Allergy
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Pinched Nerve in Ankle
One gets a pinched nerve when there is too much pressure placed on a nerve by surrounding tissues; usually cartilage, bones, tendons and muscles. There is interruption of the function on the nerve and this causes pain, weakness, tingling or numbness. The pinch can range from mild to severe, and may cause temporary or far-reaching… Continue reading Pinched Nerve in Ankle
Collagen Deficiency
Collagen deficiency can bring about collagen vascular diseases, which is a group of disease that affect connective tissue. Collagen is a protein connective tissue that helps hold up your skin, bones, muscles and ligaments together. Connective tissue diseases is the other name that is given to collagen vascular disease. Collagen deficiency and the resultant disease… Continue reading Collagen Deficiency
Shingles on Scalp
Shingles is a viral disease that compromises the nerve pathway. It is also known as herpes zoster and is caused by a virus known as Varicella Zoster, which is also the virus which causes chicken pox. Shingles are extremely painful especially when they occur on the scalp. Blisters filled with fluid develop on the scalp… Continue reading Shingles on Scalp