General Health

The period of recovery from surgery, following a severe illness, or after injury is also referred to as convalescence. During this period, the body needs time to heal and adjust from the physical trauma experienced. Recovery is a gradual process and varies from person to person, depending on the type of surgery or injury. Recovery from surgery and injury is a period of rest, where regaining strength and becoming healthy is the primary objective. People often take this opportunity to gain new perspectives, reflect on their lives, and make certain lifestyle adjustments.

Candida, also known as Candida albicans, is a type of yeast which is classified in the same group as fungus, mold and mildew. Thriving in a dark, moist environment, it can be found naturally in the body, particularly in the mouth, digestive tract, vagina, or skin folds. Other areas of the body that may be affected by Candida are the ears, dental cavities, groin, under the breasts or nails. When in correct systemic balance, Candida is not a harmful organism and will not cause troublesome symptoms. Prevention is important, as treatment for Candida albicans can be unsuccessful and infections can become recurrent.

Bell’s Palsy is a neurological disorder that causes the facial muscles on one side of the face to suddenly weaken or become paralyzed. The muscles that close the eye control the tear glands, as well as control one of the salivary glands and the taste buds in front of the tongue are all controlled by the facial nerve. When damage or trauma is caused to the facial nerve, it usually only affects one side of the face.

The electrochemical signals sent from the brain to these muscles travel along the facial nerve. If the facial nerve is disrupted, no signals can get through to these muscles and, depending on how many of the nerve fibers within the facial nerve are involved, the affected half of the face experiences muscle weakness or paralysis and this is what is known as Bell’s Palsy.