Articles related to "Chronic Conditions"
Treatment for HIV/AIDS
Although there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS, various antiretroviral drugs have been developed to inhibit the replication of the virus in the human immune system.
treatment for hiv/aids • antiretroviral drugs • cure for hiv/aids • treatable chronic condition • anti-hiv drugs
Although there is still no cure for HIV/AIDS, various antiretroviral drugs have been developed to inhibit the replication of the virus in the human immune system.
treatment for hiv/aids • antiretroviral drugs • cure for hiv/aids • treatable chronic condition • anti-hiv drugs
Asthma Symptoms & Treatment University Study
Asthma symptoms and treatment comparison study by the University of London. Childhood obesity statistics and asthma relationship article by L.A. Children's Hospital.
asthma symptoms treatment • what causes asthma • childhood obesity overweight • asthma signs symptoms treatment • metabolic syndrome
Asthma symptoms and treatment comparison study by the University of London. Childhood obesity statistics and asthma relationship article by L.A. Children's Hospital.
asthma symptoms treatment • what causes asthma • childhood obesity overweight • asthma signs symptoms treatment • metabolic syndrome
Feline Upper Respiratory Infection
Generally characterized by sneezing, feline upper respiratory infections in cats are very common.
feline cold • feline respiratory infection • feline uri • feline upper-respiratory infection • calici virus
Generally characterized by sneezing, feline upper respiratory infections in cats are very common.
feline cold • feline respiratory infection • feline uri • feline upper-respiratory infection • calici virus
Senior Citizen Fitness Activities
A summary of 2007 fitness guidelines for older adults and active elderly that will help seniors maintain and improve health and fitness level as well as prevent disease.
senior citizen fitness activities • active seniors and elderly exercise • elderly exercise and movement ideas • new fitness guidelines • activity ideas for senior citizens
A summary of 2007 fitness guidelines for older adults and active elderly that will help seniors maintain and improve health and fitness level as well as prevent disease.
senior citizen fitness activities • active seniors and elderly exercise • elderly exercise and movement ideas • new fitness guidelines • activity ideas for senior citizens
Denial is not a River in Egypt!
Denial is a form of distancing, and what we put at a distance is ourselves.
Denial is a form of distancing, and what we put at a distance is ourselves.
Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition. Not life threatening, it can be a debilitating and disabling disease. This article discusses what's known about this disease.
psoriasis • skin • disorder • skin disorder • skin disorders
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition. Not life threatening, it can be a debilitating and disabling disease. This article discusses what's known about this disease.
psoriasis • skin • disorder • skin disorder • skin disorders
Miscarriage - When to Seek Treatment
Seeking treatment after miscarriage from a fertility specialist is the only way for a woman to determine or rule out any conditions that will cause recurrent miscarriage.
miscarriage • recurrent miscarriage • miscarriage treatments • prevent pregnancy loss • miscarriage testing
Seeking treatment after miscarriage from a fertility specialist is the only way for a woman to determine or rule out any conditions that will cause recurrent miscarriage.
miscarriage • recurrent miscarriage • miscarriage treatments • prevent pregnancy loss • miscarriage testing
An Effort to Educate Physicians About Nutrition
The recently announced Nutritional Screening Initiative is a halting first step towards what the author hopes is a trend in preventive health care.
nutrition • prevention • health care reform
The recently announced Nutritional Screening Initiative is a halting first step towards what the author hopes is a trend in preventive health care.
nutrition • prevention • health care reform
Stay Well During the Holidays
December can be an exciting, invigorating month as you shop, cook, visit with relatives and friends, and celebrate the holidays. Learn how to stay well during this time.
wellness • sickness • holiday season • flu • influenza
December can be an exciting, invigorating month as you shop, cook, visit with relatives and friends, and celebrate the holidays. Learn how to stay well during this time.
wellness • sickness • holiday season • flu • influenza
Stronger Than We Seem
Is there a time when you should ignore your doctor's or therapist's advice? Yes, say a number of experts, when they tell you that you will never work again.
depression • mental health • psychology • psychiatry • healing
Is there a time when you should ignore your doctor's or therapist's advice? Yes, say a number of experts, when they tell you that you will never work again.
depression • mental health • psychology • psychiatry • healing
Fibromyalgia and Anger
We need to accept our anger towards our fibromyalgia and deal with it in a constructive manner.
fibromyalgia and anger • housework • pain • bad pain days • family relationships
We need to accept our anger towards our fibromyalgia and deal with it in a constructive manner.
fibromyalgia and anger • housework • pain • bad pain days • family relationships
Fibromyalgia is Not an Emotional Condition
It is time for our physicians, our governments, our friends, and our families to learn about our condition, and give us the support that we need rather than us continuing to be treated as though our fibromyalgia is all in our heads.
fibromyalgia • emotional • psychological • support
It is time for our physicians, our governments, our friends, and our families to learn about our condition, and give us the support that we need rather than us continuing to be treated as though our fibromyalgia is all in our heads.
fibromyalgia • emotional • psychological • support
Tinea Versicolor: Treating a Chronic Skin Infection
Tinea Versicolor effects 5% of the American population alone mostly striking teenagers and young men. This fungal infection is not easily cured, usually a chronic condition, and often requires constant maintenance and management to keep it under control.
tinea versicolor • fungal infections • yeast • skin • selsun blue
Tinea Versicolor effects 5% of the American population alone mostly striking teenagers and young men. This fungal infection is not easily cured, usually a chronic condition, and often requires constant maintenance and management to keep it under control.
tinea versicolor • fungal infections • yeast • skin • selsun blue
An Open Letter to My Family
Coping with fibromyalgia on a daily basis can be made more difficult for those of us with the condition when our families are unsupportive. The following open letter is a part of an entry from my daily journal, and part of a letter which I wrote to my own family recently.
fibromyalgia • family • relationships • support
Coping with fibromyalgia on a daily basis can be made more difficult for those of us with the condition when our families are unsupportive. The following open letter is a part of an entry from my daily journal, and part of a letter which I wrote to my own family recently.
fibromyalgia • family • relationships • support
Abdominal Obesity and Health Risks
Research shows that abdominal fat can be an indicator for a host of health problems.
abdominal obesity • health risks • bmi • waist-to-hip ratio • diabetes
Research shows that abdominal fat can be an indicator for a host of health problems.
abdominal obesity • health risks • bmi • waist-to-hip ratio • diabetes
Antiphospholipid Syndrome
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
antiphospholipid syndrome • aps • nephropathy • nephritis • kidney disease
A small number of patients with antiphospholipid syndrome develop an associated kidney disease or nephropathy caused by clots in the blood vessels that serve the kidneys.
antiphospholipid syndrome • aps • nephropathy • nephritis • kidney disease
Behavioral Intervention Strategy
It has been shown through research that behavioral strategies are superior to cognitive intervention for motivating patients to begin physically active lifestyles.
cognitive intervention • behavioral intervention • health care provider • physical activity • goal setting
It has been shown through research that behavioral strategies are superior to cognitive intervention for motivating patients to begin physically active lifestyles.
cognitive intervention • behavioral intervention • health care provider • physical activity • goal setting
Diabetes Crisis: Treatment Options
This month's celebrity writer for the Health and Wellness section discusses the real roots of the diabetes epidemic in the US and what to do about it.
diabetes treatment • american diabetes association • type 2 diabetes • diabetes therapeutic interventions • dr. franklin house
This month's celebrity writer for the Health and Wellness section discusses the real roots of the diabetes epidemic in the US and what to do about it.
diabetes treatment • american diabetes association • type 2 diabetes • diabetes therapeutic interventions • dr. franklin house
Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Up to 25% of IC patients exhibit symptoms of these chronic, painful disorders.
fibromyalgia • myofascial • pain • syndrome • cystitis
Up to 25% of IC patients exhibit symptoms of these chronic, painful disorders.
fibromyalgia • myofascial • pain • syndrome • cystitis
First Gulf War Health Problems
Studies show that exposure to environmental toxins encountered by soldiers in the first Persian Gulf War is associated with chronic neurological and autoimmune diseases.
gulf war diseases • multiple sclerosis • amyotropic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • systemic lupus erythematosus
Studies show that exposure to environmental toxins encountered by soldiers in the first Persian Gulf War is associated with chronic neurological and autoimmune diseases.
gulf war diseases • multiple sclerosis • amyotropic lateral sclerosis • lou gehrig's disease • systemic lupus erythematosus
Healthcare can be Affordable
The Internet, global marketplace drive down the costs of health insurance, prescription drugs, and medical procedures, and even provide free health-related information.
medical tourism • healthcare • health insurance quotes • prescription drugs • prescription drug quotes
The Internet, global marketplace drive down the costs of health insurance, prescription drugs, and medical procedures, and even provide free health-related information.
medical tourism • healthcare • health insurance quotes • prescription drugs • prescription drug quotes
It's Cold and Flu Season Again
Get a flu shot early as it takes about 5-6 weeks to become effective.
colds • flu • flu shot • mrsa • avoid antibiotics
Get a flu shot early as it takes about 5-6 weeks to become effective.
colds • flu • flu shot • mrsa • avoid antibiotics
Kinesio Taping
New method for treating lymphedema - Kinesio Taping.
lymphedema - kinesio taping - kinesiology
New method for treating lymphedema - Kinesio Taping.
lymphedema - kinesio taping - kinesiology
New CMS Guidelines
The new CMS guidelines will severely restrict access to appropriate power mobility devices and threaten to undo years of progress made by the ADA.
medicare • medicaid • cms guidelines • item coalition • power mobility device
The new CMS guidelines will severely restrict access to appropriate power mobility devices and threaten to undo years of progress made by the ADA.
medicare • medicaid • cms guidelines • item coalition • power mobility device
Poverty in U.S. Increasing
VCU's Steven Woolf, professor of family medicine, told the United Press International that the percentage of Americans living in severe poverty grew 20% from 2000 to 2004
poverty • health • poverty line • insurance • poor
VCU's Steven Woolf, professor of family medicine, told the United Press International that the percentage of Americans living in severe poverty grew 20% from 2000 to 2004
poverty • health • poverty line • insurance • poor
The Vocabulary of Anxiety/Panic Disorders
What do all those words mean??? Check out vocabulary words for anxiety and panic sufferers.
vocabulary • dictionary • anxiety • panic disorders • ocd
What do all those words mean??? Check out vocabulary words for anxiety and panic sufferers.
vocabulary • dictionary • anxiety • panic disorders • ocd
A Walk Through the 12-Steps: Step 1
The first step of any type of 12-step program is admitting that we are powerless over something, and that our lives are unmanageable.
step 1 • step one • 12 steps • powerless • admitting
The first step of any type of 12-step program is admitting that we are powerless over something, and that our lives are unmanageable.
step 1 • step one • 12 steps • powerless • admitting
Acid Reflux Causes and Symptoms
Millions of people suffer from GERD, or acid reflux disease. Many dismiss chronic acid reflux as heartburn and live with GERD symptoms when treatment is readily available
acid reflux • gerd • acid reflux symptoms • acid reflux causes • acid reflux treatment
Millions of people suffer from GERD, or acid reflux disease. Many dismiss chronic acid reflux as heartburn and live with GERD symptoms when treatment is readily available
acid reflux • gerd • acid reflux symptoms • acid reflux causes • acid reflux treatment
Acid-Alkali Balance
The human body has a normal "healthy" range for pH, but the balance of acid and alkali "ash" foods in the diet can affect health and almost every chronic condition.
acid alkali ash • ph and health • acidic alkaline food • acid congestion inflammation disease • immunity and ph
The human body has a normal "healthy" range for pH, but the balance of acid and alkali "ash" foods in the diet can affect health and almost every chronic condition.
acid alkali ash • ph and health • acidic alkaline food • acid congestion inflammation disease • immunity and ph
ALS Support
ALS can be an isolating illness. Because it is not very common, it's hard to find others in the same predicament. Learn about finding helpful ALS support groups.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • support groups • societies • local chapters
ALS can be an isolating illness. Because it is not very common, it's hard to find others in the same predicament. Learn about finding helpful ALS support groups.
als • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • support groups • societies • local chapters
Aromatherapy Massage
My guest author, Diane Gariepy, is a Registered Aromatherapist.She is the owner of Bloomsbury World Natural Therapies in White Rock, BC and is a member of BCAPA/BCAOA.
aromatherapy • massage treatments • how to relax • healing • body
My guest author, Diane Gariepy, is a Registered Aromatherapist.She is the owner of Bloomsbury World Natural Therapies in White Rock, BC and is a member of BCAPA/BCAOA.
aromatherapy • massage treatments • how to relax • healing • body
Chiropractic Care for Back Pain
Long maligned by the medical establishment, chiropractic care may be a more effective, less costly alternative to traditional therapies, studies show.
chiropractic care • back pain • traditional versus chiropractic • back surgery • spinal manipulations
Long maligned by the medical establishment, chiropractic care may be a more effective, less costly alternative to traditional therapies, studies show.
chiropractic care • back pain • traditional versus chiropractic • back surgery • spinal manipulations
Chronic Pain In Children: What To Look For
Discusses what parents, grandparents and caregivers can do to discern when a young child is in pain even though the child may not be able to tell you where it hurts. Learn how to stop pain in a child before it reaches an acute or chronic state.
chronic pain • artsy grampa • children • kids • child
Discusses what parents, grandparents and caregivers can do to discern when a young child is in pain even though the child may not be able to tell you where it hurts. Learn how to stop pain in a child before it reaches an acute or chronic state.
chronic pain • artsy grampa • children • kids • child
Company-Based and Retail Clinics
Many people have no insurance or access to health insurance. Many companies are making access to health care a basic benefit of employment. Retailers are helping too.
health care • health insurance • company clinics • retail clinics • uninsured
Many people have no insurance or access to health insurance. Many companies are making access to health care a basic benefit of employment. Retailers are helping too.
health care • health insurance • company clinics • retail clinics • uninsured
Compare Hospitals Online Now
Consumer Reports recently introduced a new online hospital comparison tool. Compare hospitals online to find the most expensive and the cheapest hospitals in your town.
compare hospitals online • online hospital comparison tool • compare hospitals • most expensive hospitals • cheapest hospitals
Consumer Reports recently introduced a new online hospital comparison tool. Compare hospitals online to find the most expensive and the cheapest hospitals in your town.
compare hospitals online • online hospital comparison tool • compare hospitals • most expensive hospitals • cheapest hospitals
Congestive Heart Failure
There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart.
congestive heart failure • heart failure • difficulty breathing • leg swelling • weight gain
There are many causes for congestive heart failure, but the treatment is always aimed at keeping the heart stable. Find out more about living with a weakening heart.
congestive heart failure • heart failure • difficulty breathing • leg swelling • weight gain
Congestive Heart Failure: Part 1
Article 1 of a two-part series that examines congestive heart failure, a condition that often develops as the result of chronic, uncorrected congenital heart disorders.
Article 1 of a two-part series that examines congestive heart failure, a condition that often develops as the result of chronic, uncorrected congenital heart disorders.
Depression Linked to Bone Loss
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
A new study has found a link between depression and reduced bone mass in pre-menopausal women.
osteoporosis • bone loss • young women • depression in women • depression in girls
Diagnosed with Fibromyalgia: Now What?
Getting a diagnosis of fibromyalgia is just the beginning. Now it's time to create a team of medical professionals to work with the patient to manage symptoms.
fibromyalgia • fms • fibromyalgia treatement • creating a treatment team for fibromyalgia • being a fibromyalgia patient
Getting a diagnosis of fibromyalgia is just the beginning. Now it's time to create a team of medical professionals to work with the patient to manage symptoms.
fibromyalgia • fms • fibromyalgia treatement • creating a treatment team for fibromyalgia • being a fibromyalgia patient
Electronic Pain Control With Synaptic Therapy
Synaptic Electronic Therapy is a proven and effective treatment for relieving acute and chronic pain as well as greatly assisting with sleep disorders. In my chiropractic clinic, we use Synaptic mostly for cases of fibromyalgia.
electronic therapy • chronic pain • fibromyalgia
Synaptic Electronic Therapy is a proven and effective treatment for relieving acute and chronic pain as well as greatly assisting with sleep disorders. In my chiropractic clinic, we use Synaptic mostly for cases of fibromyalgia.
electronic therapy • chronic pain • fibromyalgia
I Am Your Back. Treat Me Right.
A brief description of the human back and the proper way to maintain its health.
vertebrae • posture • lower back • disks • healthy
A brief description of the human back and the proper way to maintain its health.
vertebrae • posture • lower back • disks • healthy
Integrated Bicycling Resolution
At their June conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors recognized that bicycling should be promoted for many reasons including transportation, environment, and health.
u.s. conference of mayors resolution on bicycling • national transportation crisis • bicycling for health • traffic congestion • obesity epedemic
At their June conference, the U.S. Conference of Mayors recognized that bicycling should be promoted for many reasons including transportation, environment, and health.
u.s. conference of mayors resolution on bicycling • national transportation crisis • bicycling for health • traffic congestion • obesity epedemic
Lichen Myxedematosus
Lichen myxedematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by flesh-colored papules and nodules.
lichen myxedematosus • lichen planus • papular mucinosis • autoimmune skin disorders • rash
Lichen myxedematosus is a chronic autoimmune skin disorder characterized by flesh-colored papules and nodules.
lichen myxedematosus • lichen planus • papular mucinosis • autoimmune skin disorders • rash
Lymphedema Treatment Options
Lymphedema occurs in approximately a quarter of all breast cancer patients. This condition causes swelling of the arm and increases the chances of infection.
breast cancer • lymphedema treatment • compression garment • swelling of the arm • prevent lymphedema
Lymphedema occurs in approximately a quarter of all breast cancer patients. This condition causes swelling of the arm and increases the chances of infection.
breast cancer • lymphedema treatment • compression garment • swelling of the arm • prevent lymphedema
Mind Over Pain
The Use of Mindfulness Therapies to Reduce the Pain of Fibromyalgia and Cancer
mindfulness • meditation • visualization mindfulness • fibromyalgia • cancer
The Use of Mindfulness Therapies to Reduce the Pain of Fibromyalgia and Cancer
mindfulness • meditation • visualization mindfulness • fibromyalgia • cancer
Mind-Body Fitness Alternatives
So you've been going to the same gym for years, taking the same cardio classes, using the same machines; but things are changing. Is mind-body exercise for you?
benefits of yoga • benefits of pilates • tai chi as exercise • minimizing injury • enjoying exercise
So you've been going to the same gym for years, taking the same cardio classes, using the same machines; but things are changing. Is mind-body exercise for you?
benefits of yoga • benefits of pilates • tai chi as exercise • minimizing injury • enjoying exercise
OPTIC NEURITIS IN MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES OPTIC NEURITIS AND ITS EFFECTS ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS
blindness • optic neuritis • multiple sclerosis • vision • visual accuity
THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES OPTIC NEURITIS AND ITS EFFECTS ON MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS
blindness • optic neuritis • multiple sclerosis • vision • visual accuity
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