Both Crohn’s disease and irritable bowel syndrome are ailments of the gastrointestinal tract. Many times, since the two share many of the same symptoms, they are confused as the same disease. However, there are some very important differences between the two. Definitions Crohn’s disease is a condition that is progressive and incurable. IBS is not … Read more
Lupus is one of the most unforgiving diseases out there – and one of the most mysterious ones too. In the 18th century when people started to get acquainted with the existence of this disease, the large number of symptoms and the odd behavior was very confusing for the doctors back then and they thought … Read more
With epilepsy, there are a lot of options that you have in terms of treatment, but many of them end up including medication in some way, shape, or form. There are other forms of treatment as well, including relaxation therapy, electrotherapy, massage, and even behavioral therapy that may be used in order to reduce the … Read more
If you’ve ever watched soap operas for any period of time, you probably know about the soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful.” One of the former stars, Susan Flannery, is one of dozens of celebrities that struggle with the everyday frustration and pain that is associated with fibromyalgia. In this article, we’re going to … Read more
The word posture refers to the position of your body and body parts. In short, it is how you stand, sit, walk, or lie down. Poor vs. Good Posture Poor posture leaves you open to strain, fatigue, and even injuries. If your spine is not in alignment, the muscles, discs, joints, and ligaments in your … Read more
A leg cramp results from a muscle spasm in the leg. A muscle spasm is when the leg muscle contracts too hard and won’t relax. Typically, a leg cramp will occur in a calf muscle- below and behind the knee, but can also happen in quads, ankles, and even shins. Occasionally, the small muscles in … Read more
Neuropathy of the feet is a result of damage to the nerves in the feet. This means that the nerves are unable to send signals to the brain. It is most often seen in diabetic patients, but can also be a result of alcoholism and vitamin deficiencies. Neuropathy of the feet is characterized by tingling, … Read more
There are millions of people around the world that are diagnosed with fibromyalgia every single year. But many of us do not realize that it often goes way beyond our loved ones; there are actually a number of celebrities that are diagnosed with this painful disease every single year. In this article, we’re going to … Read more
First of all, what is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is considered one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions. In fact, it is surpassed only by osteoarthritis. In fact, it is said that over 12 million Americans are afflicted with it, and most of those are women between the ages of 25 and 60. Women are ten times … Read more
Many times, individuals who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia have difficulty adapting to their limitations. One of the most vital aspects of helping someone to cope with their fibromyalgia diagnosis is to really listen to what they have to say. Typically, fibromyalgia is referred to as the “invisible disease” because it’s not something you can … Read more