Lactose Intolerance: What Causes It?

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Lactose intolerance is also referred to as lactase deficiency. This simply means that your body is unable to completely digest the lactose (milk sugar) that is in dairy products. Typically, it’s not a dangerous condition, however, symptoms of lactose intolerance can be quite uncomfortable. A lactose deficiency is typically what is responsible for lactose intolerance. … Read more

Dealing with Chronic Pain

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Chronic pain is anything but a pleasant encounter, yet thousands of men and women around the world deal with such an experience on a daily basis. Characterized by pain that lasts for a period of six months or more, chronic pain can turn an individual’s life upside down, making it difficult to enjoy life as … Read more

Multiple Sclerosis and Tumefactive MS

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Multiple sclerosis is a condition that attacks the coating of the brain and spinal cord called myelin. When this coating is attacked, it results in multiple scars and lesions on the spinal cord itself. This is what the name refers to. These lesions cause the flow of signals from nerves to the brain to be … Read more

Physical Changes to the Body from Fibromyalgia

Physical Changes to the Body from Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic and widespread disorder that affects millions of people around the world. Despite its prevalence, there is still much that remains unknown about the condition. One thing that experts do agree on, however, is that fibromyalgia causes a range of physical changes to the body. These changes are broad and can affect … Read more

How to Relieve Endometriosis Pain

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Endometriosis is a condition that largely affects women in their childbearing years. Tissue that would normally grow inside the uterus as a part of the uterine lining, is found growing outside of the uterus. It usually isn’t dangerous or will even be noticed, but it can cause pain and other symptoms in some women. The … Read more

Chronic Pain: What to Say & What Not to Say

Chronic Pain What to Say & What Not to Say

Chronic pain is pain that has lasted longer than three to six months. Some have placed the transition from acute to chronic pain at twelve months. Still, others say that “acute” pain lasts thirty days or less, and chronic pain is pain that lasts more than six months. Subacute pain is in the middle- lasting … Read more

Triggers for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS, is a disorder involving the intestines. IBS results in stomach pain, cramping and/or bloating, and either constipation or diarrhea. IBS is a long-term condition, but there are a few things you can do in order to reduce your symptoms. Your symptoms may be worse one day and better … Read more

A Look at Fibromyalgia

A Look at Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a condition affecting around 6% of the population in the US. It affects both men and women, although almost 90% of those suffering are women. The condition causes chronic pain to develop across the body, but doctors are still unsure why. For this reason, Fibromyalgia is categorized as an idiopathic condition. How do … Read more