Treat Your Enlarged Prostate Right! One of the challenges of getting older for most men is the enlargement of the prostate. While every man cringes at the thought of the annual “finger wave” exam, dealing with the health of your prostate is crucial for not only your health but also your quality of life. What Are … Read more
Have you noticed a persistent tingling, burning sensation, or loss of sensation in your hands and/or feet? If so, you might have something called Paresthesia. While you should not be alarmed, Paresthesia could potentially indicate underlying issues. In particular, there is the possibility that your Paresthesia might be caused by a vitamin deficiency. So, which … Read more
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, often shortened to “lupus,” is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s natural defense systems become dysfunctional and begin to attack healthy tissue, instead of bacteria and viruses that are their normal targets. As a result, the individual’s body is subject to widespread inflammation and a variety of symptoms, some of which … Read more
7 Symptoms of Peroneal Nerve Damage It’s not that common to experience weakness or difficulty in walking. Maybe you have less feeling in your legs or feet. You might experience difficulties in walking. You might start tripping over your feet. If your discomfort and symptoms continue, you’ll probably go to your primary care physician for … Read more
Sometimes referred to as juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a less common form of diabetes. It’s also referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes since the condition occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin, which is a hormone the body naturally produces to control blood sugar levels. While there is no cure for this autoimmune disease, it … Read more
Gestational diabetes is a condition pregnancy can induce in women which causes high blood sugar. This high blood sugar can contribute to potential health issues for both the mother and the baby. According to the Centers for Disease Control, diabetes affects between two and ten percent of pregnancies in the United States per year. How is … Read more
Does Fibromyalgia Get Worse and How to Manage Them Fibromyalgia is a disease that can manifest itself in different ways for different people. From the signs of it to the severity, the disease is multifaceted. Even so, there are some symptoms that many experiences that are more debilitating than others. Below we’ll explore some of … Read more
How Nutrition Can Benefit your MS INTRO A diagnosis of MS can be overwhelming, particularly with all of the new information to process. Beyond medications, physical therapy treatments, and other healthcare-related appointments, patients often wonder if there is anything they can be doing in their day-to-day lives to control the symptoms of their MS. Nutrition … Read more
In addition to overall weight gain and a noticeably swollen abdomen, a number of women have swollen feet and legs while they are expecting. The additional weight can put more pressure on the feet, which can make it difficult for some women to move quickly while pregnant. This is usually more common during the last … Read more
Letting Your Partner Know about Your Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is an illness that afflicts countless women in this country. If you are one of the afflicted ones, then you probably already know that it can be a trying condition. In addition to being painful and frustrating, it is somewhat of a phantom illness. What this means … Read more