Dr. Martha Hernandez-illas MD

As many may already know, some foods can without a doubt trigger the painful symptoms of fibromyalgia, and even worsen them if they are already present. Diet can play an important role in a fibromyalgia patient’s well-being, and those with it have to keep in mind what they can and cannot eat....

Laughter and AnatomyCommonly, we all know that laughter is a response to humor and not humor itself. When you hear a joke or watch funny videos, your brain signals your body to respond physiologically through laughter. As this happens, laughter comes out as two parts known as gestures and sound....

What is Fish Oil?Fish oil is made from tissues of fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, sprat and mackerel. Fish liver oil is made by pressing the cooked liver of cod (most common), halibut or shark.There are two types of omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil. These are DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) and...

Steroids are touted as powerful drugs that help in improving muscle strength as well as delaying some types of muscular dystrophy. Of these, prednisone is said to be the most powerful and widely used to treat Muscular Dystrophy. Prednisone is a known anti-inflammatory agent. The potent compound,...

What is fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder, which involves widespread pain in the muscles and bones along with chronic fatigue and cognitive difficulties. This medical condition is often misdiagnosed because its symptoms are subjective without a clear known cause. A few of the classic...

The future of lupus treatments may be related to the effect of certain bacteria in bodies with lupus.It is really easy to picture the landscape of a dozen yogurt containers at the bottom of the fridge, perfectly placed, ready to be eaten at any given time of the day. Yogurt is surely one of the most...