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, […]
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Healthy Diet for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: PCOS, or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, is a disorder of the endocrine system. Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs within or on the surface of an ovary. Women have two ovaries located on each side of the uterus. Eggs (ova) develop and mature in the ovaries and are released in monthly
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How to Manage Poor Circulatory Problems Naturally Circulatory problems occur when the blood flow is limited to parts of the body such as hands, feet, brain, heart, and lungs. Plaque builds up in our arteries and causes the restriction of blood flow and hardening of the arterial walls. Some of the diseases that can be
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So many of us these days are just tired, hectic work and family life, too many obligations, too much to get done in a day. One complaint I hear often is lack of a good night’s sleep, if you can sleep well it makes every aspect of life better. Read this poster, I hope at
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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
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How to Fire Up Your Thyroid Your thyroid is often rather ignored, unless it is not functioning properly. Having an underactive thyroid, or hypothyroidism, mimics many other processes in the body, and can include symptoms like hair loss, inability to lose weight, fatigue, depression, among others. Even if you have recently had your thyroid checked,
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Although water constitutes 55-60% of an average adult’s body weight, it’s much more in young adults: As we age, the amount of water in the body decreases. Many scientists see water as one of the most important factors in rejuvenation. Watch this short video to learn how water affects your body: The amount of recommended
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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
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[Last Updated: June 29th 2013] By: Dr. Nima Shei MD. Sleep is a very complex process that consists of different stages. While you’re asleep your brain is preparing you for the day ahead . Optimal amount of sleep varies by age and as we grow older we need less sleep: While a newborn needs 12-18
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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
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Eating a healthy diet before and during pregnancy is one of the best things one can do for the future health of her baby and herself. During pregnancy, the body’s metabolism and requirements are different and therefore, the pregnant women require a shift in their diet. One of the main important principles of diet during
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Banana is a popular and tasty fruit with some fabulous health benefits, from boosting your mood to helping your digestion. Bananas contain enormous amounts of potassium (each average banana has around 400 mg of potassium) which is important in proper functioning of muscles and nerves system. Bananas are fat and cholesterol free and each banana
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Want an easy workout without going to gym or going for a run? Then listen up!! You don’t even need to go out of your home. Just find a good funny movie, or hang out with couple of your friends and enjoy the time with a ton of laugh: Having 100-200 belly laughs is enough
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It’s been known for a long time that garlic is a health-booster. Traditionally, garlic has been used in many cultures to prevent/cure many ailments. Recently, some studies have unlocked the amazing benefits of garlic. According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, eating garlic boosts the levels of hydrogen
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20 Things to Start Doing in Your Relationships Family isn’t always blood. They’re the people in your life who appreciate having you in theirs – the ones who encourage you to improve in healthy and exciting ways, and who not only embrace who you are now, but also embrace and embody who you want to
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Medical diagnoses, general patient care, and medical practices are often more expensive and inferior than they should be. Big Data could revolutionize healthcare by replacing up to 80% of what doctors do while still maintaining over 91% accuracy. Please take a look at this infographic to learn more: Source: http://www.insurancequotes.org/
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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
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