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
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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.
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Caregivers & Caregiving
Caregivers Need Support Too!
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Dear Ann Landers
Letter to Ann Landers about telling people the DO's and DON'T's of arthritis (fibromyalgia).
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How are you feeling?
What could be ethically wrong about asking someone how they feel?
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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.
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Pregnancy and Lupus: It CAN Be Done!
A look into having babies AND having lupus. They are NOT mutually exclusive!
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The Immune System Connection
How the immune system works and how to recognize immune deficiency and boost the immune system.
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Trademarks of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Beyond the basis definition and symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, there are trademarks of this illness.
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"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?
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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......
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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.
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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.
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What is Fibromyalgia?
A basic overview of what is Fibromylagia. Includes a list of characteristics by The American College of Rheumatology.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Household Helps for Disabilities; Invisible and Visible
Some household helps for those with disabilities - Fragrance-Free alternatives, ergonomic products and ways to conserve energy.
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Living a full life with depression
The American Medical Association says that now almost half of the population has a chronic illness
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Lupus: Intro to a Disease You May not Recognize
A brief article describing lupus, its symptoms, and treatments for the disease.
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What is Multiple Sclerosis?
An introduction and description of the basic disease process of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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From the Mailbag!

No Longer Immortal--Can It Be True?
A different take on the mid-life crisis
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Reflections of a Long Term Care Nurse
My return to Long Term Care nursing and what it means to me.
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Secondary Infertility
Causes And Treatments For Secondary Infertility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Causes of Depression
Causes of depression include loss, unexpressed anger & disturbed brain chemicals. Different causes require different treatments for depression.
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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.
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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.
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Coping with Stress and Anxiety
Stress relief and anxiety management includes listening to music, visualization, and distinguishing between reality and fantasy.
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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.
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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.
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