First of all, Rheumatoid Arthritis, or RA, is chronic inflammation of the joints, characterized by redness, swelling, and pain. With rheumatoid arthritis the inflammation generally affects both sides of the body, such as knees, wrists, hips, or hands. This symmetry helps to differentiate from other types of arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis can also affect the skin, […]
Lupus is a chronic inflammatory disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks it’s own systems and organs. Lupus can affect joints, skin, blood cells, brain, heart, lungs, and kidneys. Lupus occurs most often in women aged 15-40 who are of African-American, Asian, and Hispanic descent. It’s a disease that can be hard to
Foods and Supplements for Fibromyalgia: The food list for fibromyalgia was obtained from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN after my diagnosis, the list of supplements for fibromyalgia is from friends and various doctors, it’s a composite from many sources. Amounts recommended vary but I will try to help where I can. Foods to Kick Out
If you have joint pain or osteoarthritis add curry powder or turmeric to your food. The curcumin compound in curry powder and turmeric has been shown to have strong anti-inflammatory effects: It lowers the production of some inflammatory agents, such as prostaglandin E2. Also new research at the Comprehensive Cancer Center in University of Michigan shows that
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If you have a mouth you should read this! All our lives we are taught about brushing and oral hygiene, but too many of us don’t know how many things it can affect. Poor oral care can cause problems with your heart, breathing, diabetes, cancer, pregnancy. and social life! Read this amazing infographic on good
In the last article we covered most of the symptoms, today I want to talk about diagnosis. I had sudden onset of symptoms, I was driving down the interstate and my face and hands went numb, tears were coming out of my eyes, when I stopped the car my legs wouldn’t hold me up, it
Your doctor has recommended that you undergo hand surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome. But what exactly is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that interferes with the use of the hand. It is caused when pressure is put on the median nerve that runs through an opening in the wrist. This
Therapy dogs are wonderful creatures that bring joy and all positive emotions to the life of people in hospitals, hospices, learning centers and etc. They come in different sizes and breeds, but their main characteristic is their temperament. It’s been shown that therapy dogs lower the stress levels and blood pressure in people who
Over half a million people in the US suffer from this debilitating disease. This poster shows you what it is, what to look for, how to treat it. Presently there is no cure but there are medications to improve symptoms.
This is not so much a blog post as it is a vent session. Today I hurt so much even my hair hurts. I am jealous of every disease free person on the planet. I am unable to bend enough even to take my clothes out of the dryer, I am unable to fix myself
A few conclusions: Eating fat doesn’t actually make us fat. It’s the insulin cycle, triggered by eating carbohydrates. The easily-digestible carbs like refined flour, soda, and potatoes are the worst offenders. For weight-loss, a low-carb diet is a lot more effective than a low-fat, high-carb one.
There is nothing worse than being in pain. Not everyone tolerates pain medicine well, and some people just do not care for medicine at all, so sharing a few with you that are all natural, homeopathic medicine and supplements. That being said, if you have chronic pain, or an acute episode like a broken or
Even when food additives come from plants they can be harmful to your body. Anything unnatural and/or in a highly concentrated chemical state is something to stay away from. Remember nature delivers food as a nutrient complex, not as an isolated nutrient. Statistics show that the average American household spends 90% of their grocery budget
The complications of obesity vary from diabetes to various heart diseases. According to Center for Disease Control (CDC), any person with a BMI larger than 30 is obese. The good news is that losing weight significantly reduces the risk of obesity complications. This poster demonstrates some of the dangers of obesity. For a better view
So, you have opted to take care of your loved one with Alzheimer’s, or another debilitating disease, yourself. Very noble and loving, also very stressful. This poster shows some easy things to do to help manage stress, always remember, the caregiver needs loving care as well.
It’s really not uncommon for your thyroid to function incorrectly, and it’s usually an easy fix. This poster shows symptoms of both overactive and underactive, if you have symptoms of either one please consult your health care professional .
Fruit is delicious and nutritious and here is a poster with even more good news about fruit individually. I was reading lately to eat for the season, seasonal fruits, I love apples, and eat one almost every day. I also love grapes, and bananas, and pomegranate, and peaches, and strawberries…
This poster shows ways to combine food for better health. It’s a great way to get the maximum nutrition from your food. Also more delicious, think guacamole or breakfast of oatmeal and orange juice, a big bright platter of fruits, the possibilities are endless!
