Articles related to "Chronic Illness"
Addiction & Dependence
As many try to make sense of a loved one's behaviors surrounding their drinking or drug use, it is important to remember that addiction is an illness that must be treated
alcohol • addiction • drug • chronic illness • disease model
As many try to make sense of a loved one's behaviors surrounding their drinking or drug use, it is important to remember that addiction is an illness that must be treated
alcohol • addiction • drug • chronic illness • disease model
Antioxidants Bad for Your Health?
In a recent press release on AOL news, a study out of Chicago states that antioxidants might actually increase your risk of death.
antioxidants • beta carotene • vitamin a • vitamin b • vitamin c
In a recent press release on AOL news, a study out of Chicago states that antioxidants might actually increase your risk of death.
antioxidants • beta carotene • vitamin a • vitamin b • vitamin c
Caregivers & Caregiving
Caregivers Need Support Too!
caregivers • caregiving • elderly • ill • chronic illness
Caregivers Need Support Too!
caregivers • caregiving • elderly • ill • chronic illness
Dear Ann Landers
Letter to Ann Landers about telling people the DO's and DON'T's of arthritis (fibromyalgia).
fibromyalgia • emotional support for chronic illness
Letter to Ann Landers about telling people the DO's and DON'T's of arthritis (fibromyalgia).
fibromyalgia • emotional support for chronic illness
How are you feeling?
What could be ethically wrong about asking someone how they feel?
terminal illness • great loss • sensitive • wounding • morbid curiosity
What could be ethically wrong about asking someone how they feel?
terminal illness • great loss • sensitive • wounding • morbid curiosity
Parents of the Chronically Ill
When a child suffers a life-threatening illness, mom's and dad's health is affected too. But Statistics Canada reports that mothers are more affected than fathers.
chronic illness • depression • post-traumatic stress disorder • cheo • sick kids
When a child suffers a life-threatening illness, mom's and dad's health is affected too. But Statistics Canada reports that mothers are more affected than fathers.
chronic illness • depression • post-traumatic stress disorder • cheo • sick kids
Pregnancy and Lupus: It CAN Be Done!
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
pregnancy • lupus • high-risk pregnancy • pregnancy and chronic illness • chronic illness
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
pregnancy • lupus • high-risk pregnancy • pregnancy and chronic illness • chronic illness
The Immune System Connection
How the immune system works and how to recognize immune deficiency and boost the immune system.
immune deficiency • infections • chronic illness
How the immune system works and how to recognize immune deficiency and boost the immune system.
immune deficiency • infections • chronic illness
Trademarks of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Beyond the basis definition and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, there are trademarks of this illness.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • cfids • chronic illness • trademarks of chronic fatigue syndrome
Beyond the basis definition and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, there are trademarks of this illness.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • cfids • chronic illness • trademarks of chronic fatigue syndrome
"Why Won't My Doctor Believe Me?"
So often, lupus patients' cries for help go unanswered by those who have vowed to help. Why don't doctors listen to their patients?
lupus • autoimmune • diseases • connective tissue disease • sle
So often, lupus patients' cries for help go unanswered by those who have vowed to help. Why don't doctors listen to their patients?
lupus • autoimmune • diseases • connective tissue disease • sle
CFS and Your Doctor
Whether you are trying to find a diagnosis or trying to receive medical treatment, finding a doctor that is able to work with you throughout your illness is essential.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • cfids • chronic illness • doctors
Whether you are trying to find a diagnosis or trying to receive medical treatment, finding a doctor that is able to work with you throughout your illness is essential.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • cfids • chronic illness • doctors
Chronic Pain in Lupus
A look into chronic pain, how it affects women, and some methods for getting relief. More links to pain-related sites.
pain • chronic pain • lupus • sle • arthritis
A look into chronic pain, how it affects women, and some methods for getting relief. More links to pain-related sites.
pain • chronic pain • lupus • sle • arthritis
Drugs Are Good Medicine! (Part I)
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
lupus • pain • sle • fibromyalgia • connective tissue disease
Lupus is usually treated with medicines first. Here's a look at the most commonly used drugs, their effects, and their side effects!
lupus • pain • sle • fibromyalgia • connective tissue disease
Living With Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-shortening chronic disease that causes mucus to accumulate and clog the airways and tubes in the organs.
living with cystic fibrosis • cystic fibrosis cf • daily treatments cystic fibrosis • postural drainage cf cystic fibrosis • chronic illness cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-shortening chronic disease that causes mucus to accumulate and clog the airways and tubes in the organs.
living with cystic fibrosis • cystic fibrosis cf • daily treatments cystic fibrosis • postural drainage cf cystic fibrosis • chronic illness cystic fibrosis
Loss of Financial Security
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has cost people their financial freedom. Physical and mental incapacity can cause people with CFS to lose their jobs or be forced to reduce work hours.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • cfids • chronic illness • finances
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has cost people their financial freedom. Physical and mental incapacity can cause people with CFS to lose their jobs or be forced to reduce work hours.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • cfids • chronic illness • finances
MS Depression: What Causes It?
MS depression can be organic (produced by the body) or situational (produced by outside factors such as stress or medication), or a combination of both......
multiple sclerosis • ms • depression • organic • organic depression
MS depression can be organic (produced by the body) or situational (produced by outside factors such as stress or medication), or a combination of both......
multiple sclerosis • ms • depression • organic • organic depression
My Christmas Wish List (2003)
Traditionally, we make Christmas wish lists for those things we would like to receive. I would like, however, to break from tradition by offering my Christmas wish list for you my dear friends. Well, okay, I will admit that I’m hoping to receive these wishes as well.
fibro • fibromyalgia • coping • holidays • hope
Traditionally, we make Christmas wish lists for those things we would like to receive. I would like, however, to break from tradition by offering my Christmas wish list for you my dear friends. Well, okay, I will admit that I’m hoping to receive these wishes as well.
fibro • fibromyalgia • coping • holidays • hope
Testing...Testing....1,2,3
Lupus patients have more than their fair share of medical tests. Here are a few of the most common, and what the results may mean.
lupus • sle • connective tissue • disease • autoimmune
Lupus patients have more than their fair share of medical tests. Here are a few of the most common, and what the results may mean.
lupus • sle • connective tissue • disease • autoimmune
What is Fibromyalgia?
A basic overview of what is Fibromylagia. Includes a list of characteristics by The American College of Rheumatology.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • fibromyalgia • fibro • fms
A basic overview of what is Fibromylagia. Includes a list of characteristics by The American College of Rheumatology.
chronic fatigue syndrome • cfs • fibromyalgia • fibro • fms
Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), but there are many other possible causes as well.
chronic fatigue syndrome • myalgic encephalomyelitis • illnesses that cause fatigue • tired all the time • exhausted all the time
Chronic fatigue is a symptom of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), but there are many other possible causes as well.
chronic fatigue syndrome • myalgic encephalomyelitis • illnesses that cause fatigue • tired all the time • exhausted all the time
Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance?
Long-term care insurance is costly, but it's something you should probably consider. As you do, make sure you don't spend too much for coverage you won't need.
long-term care • medicaid • medicare • medigap • group insurance
Long-term care insurance is costly, but it's something you should probably consider. As you do, make sure you don't spend too much for coverage you won't need.
long-term care • medicaid • medicare • medigap • group insurance
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
Household Helps for Disabilities; Invisible and Visible
Some household helps for those with disabilities - Fragrance-Free alternatives, ergonomic products and ways to conserve energy.
disability • disabilities • invisible • household. chores • chronic illness
Some household helps for those with disabilities - Fragrance-Free alternatives, ergonomic products and ways to conserve energy.
disability • disabilities • invisible • household. chores • chronic illness
Living a full life with depression
The American Medical Association says that now almost half of the population has a chronic illness
depression • anxiety • full • life • research
The American Medical Association says that now almost half of the population has a chronic illness
depression • anxiety • full • life • research
Lupus: Intro to a Disease You May not Recognize
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
lupus • sle • women's diseases • women's health • fibromyalgia
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
lupus • sle • women's diseases • women's health • fibromyalgia
What is Multiple Sclerosis?
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
multiple sclerosis • ms • m.s. • myelin • damage
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
multiple sclerosis • ms • m.s. • myelin • damage
Remission and Flares
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
This article describes the concept of remission in autoimmune disease and the factors that influence remission and trigger flares of disease activity.
remission • autoimmune • autoimmune disease • myasthenia gravis • graves' disease
Topical Painkillers
Treatment of pain does not have to mean just pills and physiotherapy. Topical medications can also be helpful for muscle aches, arthritis, myofascial pain and neuropathy.
treatment of chronic pain • topical painkillers • local anaesthetics • topical anticonvulsants for pain • topical analgesics
Treatment of pain does not have to mean just pills and physiotherapy. Topical medications can also be helpful for muscle aches, arthritis, myofascial pain and neuropathy.
treatment of chronic pain • topical painkillers • local anaesthetics • topical anticonvulsants for pain • topical analgesics
Fibromyalgia & The Family
Learning to communicate my needs with my family without feeling guilty is an ongoing struggle for me, but education of all members of my family will help to bring us even closer together.
coping • families • colorado health net chronic pain center • websites • web sites
Learning to communicate my needs with my family without feeling guilty is an ongoing struggle for me, but education of all members of my family will help to bring us even closer together.
coping • families • colorado health net chronic pain center • websites • web sites
Medical Glossary and Terminology
Here are a few definitions of terms you'll find in use on this site. This glossary of medical terms, acronyms and phrases will be an ongoing project.
glossary • medical terminology • acronyms • medical phrases • glossary of medical terms and phrases
Here are a few definitions of terms you'll find in use on this site. This glossary of medical terms, acronyms and phrases will be an ongoing project.
glossary • medical terminology • acronyms • medical phrases • glossary of medical terms and phrases
Arresting Arthritis Naturally
The pain of arthritis is something most of us have experienced. But there are many things we can do to arrest the progress and severity of arthritis. This article will discuss simple but effective natural ways to deal with joint pains.
The pain of arthritis is something most of us have experienced. But there are many things we can do to arrest the progress and severity of arthritis. This article will discuss simple but effective natural ways to deal with joint pains.
The Desperation Point: Self-Deliverance in Middle Age
"The Desperation Point: Self Deliverance in Middle Age," is the third in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article addresses the incidence of elder suicide and contributing factors. It discusses the early onset of diseases in Middle Agers and how this may increase the suicide rates in this age group. Two special messages from contributing writer Morris Friedell, addresses self-deliverance due to dementia.
alzheimer's • dementia • self deliverance
"The Desperation Point: Self Deliverance in Middle Age," is the third in a series of articles dealing with the topic of Death by Suicide. This article addresses the incidence of elder suicide and contributing factors. It discusses the early onset of diseases in Middle Agers and how this may increase the suicide rates in this age group. Two special messages from contributing writer Morris Friedell, addresses self-deliverance due to dementia.
alzheimer's • dementia • self deliverance
Adult ADD/ADHD, Tools and Remedies
Whether you are newly diagnosed, or a seasoned veteran, adult ADD or ADHD can be made a little easier with proper supplements, tools, and a few coping strategies.
add • adhd • ad/hd • adult add • adult adhd
Whether you are newly diagnosed, or a seasoned veteran, adult ADD or ADHD can be made a little easier with proper supplements, tools, and a few coping strategies.
add • adhd • ad/hd • adult add • adult adhd
Claire Keenan Wins Edge Hill Prize
Claire Keegan's 'Walk the Blue Fields' has won the second Edge Hill University Short Story Prize at a ceremony held at the historic Bluecoat Centre in Liverpool.
edge hill university short story prize • claire keegan • walk the blue fields • faber and faber • amanda notarianniduring
Claire Keegan's 'Walk the Blue Fields' has won the second Edge Hill University Short Story Prize at a ceremony held at the historic Bluecoat Centre in Liverpool.
edge hill university short story prize • claire keegan • walk the blue fields • faber and faber • amanda notarianniduring
No Longer Immortal--Can It Be True?
A different take on the mid-life crisis
mid-life • forty • mortality • health • physical
A different take on the mid-life crisis
mid-life • forty • mortality • health • physical
Reflections of a Long Term Care Nurse
My return to Long Term Care nursing and what it means to me.
nursing • long term care • dementia • alzheimer's • patients
My return to Long Term Care nursing and what it means to me.
nursing • long term care • dementia • alzheimer's • patients
Secondary Infertility
Causes And Treatments For Secondary Infertility.
secondary infertility • infertility after the first child • fertility complications after cearean section • premature menopause • ectopic pregnancy
Causes And Treatments For Secondary Infertility.
secondary infertility • infertility after the first child • fertility complications after cearean section • premature menopause • ectopic pregnancy
The Pleasure Principle
A study by the research group ARISE shows that guilt can cause patients to deprive themselves of pleasure....to the detriment of their health.
autoimmune disease • pleasure • enjoyment • stress • cortisol
A study by the research group ARISE shows that guilt can cause patients to deprive themselves of pleasure....to the detriment of their health.
autoimmune disease • pleasure • enjoyment • stress • cortisol
Yoga Poses for Arthritis
Yoga poses greatly reduce the pain of arthritis and increase joint flexibility. Yoga exercises can be an alternative therapy to medications used in arthritis treatment.
yoga poses • yoga exercises • yoga positions • yoga therapy • arthritis treatment
Yoga poses greatly reduce the pain of arthritis and increase joint flexibility. Yoga exercises can be an alternative therapy to medications used in arthritis treatment.
yoga poses • yoga exercises • yoga positions • yoga therapy • arthritis treatment
3 Things Raw Foodists Believe
The Raw Food Movement has been slowly and quietly taking the world by storm. In a way, you could say it's a revolution. Learn more about what raw foodists believe here.
raw food • raw foodists • alissa cohen • david wolfe • raw
The Raw Food Movement has been slowly and quietly taking the world by storm. In a way, you could say it's a revolution. Learn more about what raw foodists believe here.
raw food • raw foodists • alissa cohen • david wolfe • raw
A Caregiver's Bill of Rights
In conjunction with Suite101.com's special Caregiver Recognition Event, here is an article about Caregiver's and the rights they have, and need to exercise in order to maintain their own health and well being.
caregiver's bill of rights • caregiver's rights • today's caregiver magazine • websites • web sites
In conjunction with Suite101.com's special Caregiver Recognition Event, here is an article about Caregiver's and the rights they have, and need to exercise in order to maintain their own health and well being.
caregiver's bill of rights • caregiver's rights • today's caregiver magazine • websites • web sites
Bloom where you are planted!
Trying to simplify our lives is very difficult. But when we are living daily with a chronic illness, we are given the wonderful opportunity to learn how to do just that.
coping • fibroyalgia • chronic pain • choices • lifestyle changes
Trying to simplify our lives is very difficult. But when we are living daily with a chronic illness, we are given the wonderful opportunity to learn how to do just that.
coping • fibroyalgia • chronic pain • choices • lifestyle changes
Causes of Depression
Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression.
causes of depression • defeated feelings • symptoms of depression • treatments for depression • common cold of psychiatry
Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression.
causes of depression • defeated feelings • symptoms of depression • treatments for depression • common cold of psychiatry
Chinese Herbs for Uterine Fibroids
Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases.
treatment for uterine fibroids • traditional chinese herbal medicine • herbal formula • infertility • hormone therapy
Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases.
treatment for uterine fibroids • traditional chinese herbal medicine • herbal formula • infertility • hormone therapy
Combination Therapy for HIV/AIDS
For an HIV/AIDS medical regimen to be effective, a combination of two or more antiretroviral drugs is usually necessary to reduce drug resistance.
combination therapy for hiv/aids • cocktail of antiretroviral drugs • hiv/aids medical regimen • highly active antiretroviral therapy • highly active antiretroviral treatment
For an HIV/AIDS medical regimen to be effective, a combination of two or more antiretroviral drugs is usually necessary to reduce drug resistance.
combination therapy for hiv/aids • cocktail of antiretroviral drugs • hiv/aids medical regimen • highly active antiretroviral therapy • highly active antiretroviral treatment
Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Stress relief and anxiety management includes listening to music, visualization, and distinguishing between reality and fantasy.
anxiety help • fear and anxiety • anxiety relief • anxious thoughts • coping with stress and anxiety
Stress relief and anxiety management includes listening to music, visualization, and distinguishing between reality and fantasy.
anxiety help • fear and anxiety • anxiety relief • anxious thoughts • coping with stress and anxiety
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
Drug Resistant Staph Infections
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
Life threatening infections are showing up more and more throughout the world. Current trends and ideas to combat this bacteria are discussed.
mrsa • mersa • cr-mrsa • skin boils • boil treatment
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