Among all the autoimmune diseases there are, lupus is one of the most mysterious and, very often, most misunderstood ones. Lupus affects people of all ages, even children, but it is more commonly encountered among African Americans, Latino Americans and Native Americans and it can really affect one’s life in many ways. What is lupus … Read more
Despite all the medical research, there are still some diseases that leave the medical world baffled and confused. Fibromyalgia, for example, is one of them. Long considered to be just a form of depression, fibromyalgia is nowadays a medical condition its own “rights” – but people have not yet been able to put their finger … Read more
Chronic pain is related to a number of other issues that can go on in the body, and as a result, it’s important for you to figure out how to take care of the other issues that may come up as a result of the chronic pain (or that may be related to the cause … Read more
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, also referred to as IBS, is a very common disorder affecting the large intestine, or colon. Individuals with IBS often experience abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, cramping, diarrhea, and gas. This is a chronic condition that will require long-term treatment to manage. You should know that though the signs and symptoms of IBS … Read more
Paula Abdul is most well known, at least to the most recent generation, for formerly being a host on the hit TV show “American Idol”. On the show, she gained a reputation for being the nice judge, especially in comparison to other judges on the show who often delivered harsh words of criticism to the … Read more
Fibromyalgia is a progressive and painful disease that affects the entire body. You need to learn how to recognize fibromyalgia symptoms so you can receive the treatment you need to provide relief. There are some factors that can raise your risk for fibromyalgia that you can also work to reduce in your life. While there … Read more
If you are trying to learn how to reduce foot pain from Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy then you should know that there are more ways to do it then can be listed in a single article. Idiopathic Peripheral Neuropathy Before you do anything – see a neurologist and orthopedist You always want to make sure that … Read more
An itch is an irritation of the skin that causes an individual to want to scratch. Itches are a problem that everyone experiences at some point in their lives and is either localized to one particular area of the body or could be all over or in several places on the body. In some cases, … Read more
Multiple Sclerosis is a disorder where your immune system attacks the myelin, or protective sheath, that is covering your nerves. Damage to myelin causes your body and brain to have difficulty with communicating. Multiple Sclerosis is characterized by several different symptoms. Eventually, the nerves begin to deteriorate, which is an irreversible process. So, how can … Read more
Lupus is an autoimmune disease, affecting the blood vessels, skin, heart, joints, nervous system, kidneys, and yes- even the eyes. Your immune system is set up to fight off foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. However, individuals who have lupus actually have immune system that functions quite abnormally. The immune system of an individual … Read more