As we drove toward Durango, I watched the landscape blur, completely mesmerized by the tall trees. The air, rich with the wonderful scent of maple and woodsmoke, perfectly framed the brilliant colors of the maple leaves. That got me thinking about a recent article that I read…
We have all heard that it takes more muscles to frown than to smile. All we know for sure is that without the action of muscles, we could not frown, smile, or even swallow food on our own. We will be exploring a rare condition that affects…
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) is a rare autoimmune disorder that most commonly causes muscle stiffness and painful spasms that can worsen over time. Symptoms can vary depending on which type of SPS the patient has. Table of Contents What is Stiff Person Syndrome? How is Stiff Person…
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) is commonly known as Stoneman Syndrome. It is a rare genetic disorder in which connective tissue and muscle are gradually replaced by bone. Although this may sound like something out of a TV show, this is very real. Table of Contents What is…
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a rare disorder that affects a patients view on tehir body and the world around them.
Ernest Goodpasture first discovered Goodpasture syndrome in 1919 while studying the influenza pandemic. It is a rare autoimmune disorder that affects the kidneys and the lungs. In this article, you will learn more about Goodpasture syndrome and what having this autoimmune disorder entails. Table of Contents Overview…
Equine therapy, also known as horse-assisted therapy or equine-assisted therapy, is a therapeutic practice that uses the unique connection between humans and horses to improve physical, mental, and emotional support. This innovative approach has gained popularity worldwide due to its unique twist on traditional methods for a wide varity of populations.
Imagine walking through the grocery store and reaching for the milk. Your about to grab it when suddenly you see a hand slap someone. You look down to realize that it was your own hand. This is something that may happen to someone with alien hand syndrome.…