Frida Kahlo (1907 – 1954) was a Mexican painter who is believed to have suffered from fibromyalgia as the result of an unfortunate bus accident. It is known for sure that she suffered from some form of chronic pain throughout her life, and many interpret her paintings and other pieces of artwork as being an … Read more
What is Lupus? Lupus is an autoimmune disease. This is a disease where the immune system begins to attack tissue that is normal and healthy. The symptoms that result are swelling and inflammation, damage to the skin, joints, blood, kidneys, lungs, and heart. In normal conditions, your immune system makes proteins that are called antibodies. … Read more
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
It is generally a good idea to get more exercise. Most of us can use more activity in our lifestyle. To do this, many of us will use a treadmill. It means we can stay indoors, which is excellent when the weather is bad. It may also be more convenient, since treadmills will often be … Read more
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
Today we are going to dive into the world of fibromyalgia and the intriguing link it shares with eye symptoms. Fibromyalgia, a pesky chronic condition that messes with our muscles and throws a curveball our way, has more tricks up its sleeve than we might have imagined. You see, alongside the usual aches and pains, … Read more
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
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
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 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