When most people think of iron, they picture the metal that is used in construction. This same exact metal is also essential for creating healthy cells throughout the human body. Unfortunately, iron deficiency is the most common type of nutritional deficiency in the United States according to MedicineNet. Iron deficiency can lead to a lot of … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is a progressive, chronic illness that afflicts the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord by causing the disruption of the myelin sheath that protects and insulates the nerve cells. The disruption of the protective covering greatly curtails the function of the CNS and other bodily responses. According to Medicinewstoday, the diagnosis of this … Read more
Moving a bedridden patient safely and securely is very important to make sure that there are no further complications. A major area of day-to-day struggle, for a caregiver, is the process of transfer from a mobility device to the bed or vice versa, or for that matter, from bed to the bath and back. Continued … Read more
It is not easy to walk or exercise with a nagging pain in your foot. Some of us are accustomed to a blister that forms after wearing a new shoe that tightly grabs the feet. The blister that forms is so frustrating and uncomfortable that one feels like removing the shoe even in public. Although … Read more
When you start looking at the wide range of medical technologies and equipment available on the market, it can be easy to get caught up in the specific way a particular piece of equipment works. It is important that we keep in mind that the primary purpose of any assistive medical equipment is patient and … Read more
I’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Now What? So, you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. How bad can it be? Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis are somewhat unpredictable. In the case of RA, the body’s immune system inexplicably attacks the synovial fluid in the joints. If you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis or RA, you naturally … Read more
What is congestive heart failure? Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is no longer able to pump enough blood. In medical terms, the heart has a decreased ejection fraction. Congestive heart failure can affect the right side or left side of the heart, or both. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), coronary … Read more
When you experience severe radiating pain, it always grabs your attention. Hip pain and back pain can be particularly troublesome, resulting in severe pain when walking, bending and even during sleep. One of the most common causes of such pain is damage to the sciatic nerve. The resulting pain from this injury can be extreme. … Read more
Heart palpitations occur at night or during the day for the same reasons. These uncomfortable sensations send many people to the emergency room as they feel they are experiencing a heart attack. Because most don’t know the underlying cause, the fear of impending doom sends many into anxiety or sheer panic. What is a Heart … Read more
Heel pain can be a frustrating problem because it is impossible to walk or be active without putting pressure on your heel. Fortunately, there are many treatments available to treat your heel pain. Read on to discover the different kinds of heel pain and what it is you can do about them. What Are the … Read more