Nearly 28 million people in the United States have asthma. It’s common. Are you one of those people or do you know someone who struggles with asthma? The condition involves inflamed airways that makes it hard to breathe. Specifically, airways narrow and swell and may produce extra mucus. Asthmatics may experience coughing, wheezing and shortness… Read more »
What Are the Signs of Dementia?
Dementia typically involves problems with memory, thinking, behavior and motor control. If you’ve ever spent time with someone who has some form of dementia, it’s best described as if they’re a “phantom” of their former self… they’re “not the same person they used to be.” It’s really sad to see the cognitive decline a person… Read more »
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Imagine being so fatigued everyday that you can’t handle daily activities like others do. If/when this happens, you might be dealing with chronic fatigue syndrome. When you’re dealing with this issue, you feel truly exhausted. Sleep doesn’t refresh you like you wish it would. You can have problems thinking and/or concentrating. You’d rather be in… Read more »
The Effects of Asthma on the Body
When you think about asthma, you probably also think of an inhaler—a device an asthmatic person uses to help them breathe better. How Asthma Negatively Affects the Body With asthma, a person may have a hard time breathing such that they cough or wheeze. People with asthma may feel a tightness in their chest and… Read more »
Signs of Chronic Inflammation
How do you know if you have chronic inflammation? It can show up in a number of ways. There are several signs to look for… Tingly Feet Could Be a Sign of Chronic Inflammation First, do you have tingling feet or feel more thirsty or tired than usual? You might have inflammation that’s affecting how… Read more »
Here’s Why More Women than Men Develop Multiple Sclerosis
More women than men develop MS (multiple sclerosis). Why is that? Could it be genetics, hormones or just because they’re female? Research is currently being done about this topic. Possible Reasons Why Women Are More Prone to MS Than Men Men are known for their testosterone while women are known for their estrogen. These sex… Read more »
What is Chronic Inflammation?
If you’ve ever experienced pain, you know that there are various ways to describe it. Sometimes it can feel like a “burning sensation.” Did you know the term inflammation comes from the Latin verb “inflammare,” which means catching on fire? Inflammation of a person’s joints, for example, can often be described as red, warm, swollen… Read more »
What Are the 4 Stages of Osteoarthritis?
A lot of older people experience osteoarthritis, a common type of arthritis that also happens to be a chronic condition affecting joints in the body. When cartilage between bones that usually cushions the joints no longer functions as intended– it wears down– then bones start rubbing against each other and the person experiences pain. Along… Read more »
What Causes Arthritis Flareups?
When you have arthritis and it seems like your symptoms are worse than usual, that’s when you’re having a “flareup” or “flare” and even medications you’re on might not seem to control such issues. Ugh. What can cause arthritis symptoms to worsen? Types of Arthritis There are different types of arthritis. For instance, there’s rheumatoid… Read more »
How Microdose™ Therapy Can Help Fibromyalgia
What’s The Big Idea Behind Microdose Therapy™? Microdose Therapy is like that perfect shot of espresso, just enough to give you a boost but not so much it leaves you buzzing. It’s about using teeny tiny doses of hydrocortisone, you know, the stuff your body naturally produces to tackle inflammation. Now, we’re not talking about… Read more »