Did you know that February is American Heart Month? The Heart Truth and NHLBI celebrate this month by motivating more Americans to make the switch to a healthier lifestyle to prevent heart disease. Especially now, focusing on your heart health has never been more important because people with poor heart health are at an increased … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a particularly challenging disorder because its causes and symptoms are so vague. According to the Mayo Clinic, the only thing that all people with fibromyalgia share is the tendency to have musculoskeletal pain throughout their bodies. It can also lead to issues like fatigue and memory problems. Treatment for fibromyalgia relies on a … Read more
Being Overweight with Fibromyalgia and How to Lose Weight Is there anything worse than gaining excess weight? How about being overweight with a chronic illness? Fibromyalgia sufferers regularly deal with pain, especially those of them that are overweight. Usually, overweight and obese fibromyalgia patients have difficulty losing weight. This is typically based on both their … Read more
How To Win A Fibromyalgia Disability Case People suffering from fibromyalgia suffer from chronic pain, debilitating migraines, and can have temporary issues with memory as well. Between all of these symptoms combined, people with fibromyalgia may find themselves unable to find consistent work, forced to take sporadic leaves of absence for medical reasons, or just … Read more
Medically reviewed by Dr. Milorad Radusin, MD For many people who suffer from it, “fibromyalgia” is just as much of a mystery as it is to those who have never heard of this peculiar chronic pain disorder. This is because the condition not only goes widely under-the-radar but doesn’t actually describe much; fibromyalgia is a term … Read more
How to Escape Fibro Flare-Up Triggers About a year ago, shortly after I turned 50, my doctor told me that I may have fibromyalgia. I was experiencing joint pains, brain fog, and fatigue, but I tested negative for RH. When I asked him if FM could be causing some other problems, he told me this … Read more
Pregnancy, diet, and hormonal changes can all make your feet swell up. Puffy, swollen feet not only look odd, but they can also make it difficult to wear shoes or socks. The swelling can interfere with your ability to walk, run, or go through your daily activities. Can essential oils play a part in healing … Read more
Overview Pain is the body’s way of telling you something is wrong regardless of what part of the body is affected. Pain between the shoulder blades, also known as interscapular pain, is a common type of pain many people experience. This type of pain can be as serious as a heart attack—no pun intended. According … Read more
If you’ve ever woken up after a night of partying, you probably felt hungover, tired, and aching. You might even feel a sudden, intense pain in your chest. Chest pain can be a surprising complication of excessive drinking. It usually isn’t caused by the alcohol itself, however. In most cases, it is a sign that … Read more
Yikes! What is that, and when will it go away? This is probably what went through your mind when you first realized you had hemorrhoids. Simply put, hemorrhoids or piles are inflamed veins in the rectum and anal area that can cause irritation and bleeding. How Long Do Hemorrhoids Last? Mild hemorrhoids can last from a few days … Read more