Chronic Illnesses (1-11 of 11)

1) 5 Tips to Beat Seasonal Allergies

Allergies are a short-term inflammation of the mucous membrane in the nose. Seasonal allergies occur?due to airborne pollens from trees, grasses, flowers, and weeds. Generally, the season starts in the spring, but can begin at different times based on when trees in your area start pollinating. These pollens enter the body and cause an allergic reaction. Below are five tips to beat seasonal al... Read More

2) Epilepsy & Preventing Seizures

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is caused by nerve cell activity being disrupted inside the brain, which often leads to seizures. Seizures can manifest in very?different ways, ranging from simply staring blankly for a few seconds to repeatedly twitching your arms and legs. However, no matter how mild, seizures can be very dangerous since they begin happening without warning and could o... Read More

3) How to Lower A1C Levels

The A1C test is a common blood test that is used to diagnose type 1 and type 2 diabetes.?This test measures what percentage of your hemoglobin is glycated, or coated with sugar. Therefore, a high A1C level indicates poor blood sugar control and increased risk of diabetic complications.A normal A1C level for someone who doesn?t have diabetes generally ranges from 4.5% to 6%, but someone with dia... Read More

4) How to Prevent Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a condition that causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually as a result of nerve damage. Although this condition occurs most commonly in your hands and feet, it can also affect other areas of your body as well. Peripheral neuropathy is the most common type,?and it is usually caused by traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, diabetes, inherited causes, and exposure to... Read More

5) How to Relieve an Overactive Bladder

Overactive bladder (OAB) affects 33 million Americans, and?30% of men and 40% of women in the United States live with symptoms of this condition. OAB is a problem with the storage function of the bladder?that causes sudden urges to urinate. Some common symptoms include?incontinence and?the frequent?need to go to the bathroom throughout the day and night. If you or a loved one suffers from overa... Read More

6) Lupus Medications and Home Remedies

Lupus is an inflammatory disease that is caused by the immune system attacking its own organs and tissues. Inflammation from this chronic disease can affect many different bodily systems, such as your joints, skin, blood cells, heart, kidneys, lungs, and brain. The most distinctive sign of lupus is a facial rash that resembles the wings of a butterfly; however, this symptom does not occur in a... Read More

7) New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment Options

Also known as adult-onset or non insulin-dependent diabetes, type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body is able to metabolize sugar. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into your cells. However, when you have type 2 diabetes, your body either resists the effects of insulin, or it doesn?t produce?enough?to maintain normal blood glucose levels.Succ... Read More

8) Slowing the Progression of Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a disease that causes the immune system to slowly eat away at the protective covering (myelin) of your nerves. Damage to the myelin leads to problems with communication between your brain and the rest of your body, which can result in many different symptoms, depending on which nerves are affected and how much damage has been done. Ultimately, the nerves will comp... Read More

9) Top 5 Treatments for COPD

COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. This lifelong condition cannot be cured, but there are several treatment options that can help manage your symptoms.? Smoking Cessation Since COPD reduces your ability to breathe, the only way to stop COPD from getting any worse is to avoid smoking at all costs. The... Read More

10) Top Hepatitis C Treatment Options

Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver.?Most cases of hepatitis C do not produce any symptoms, so most people aren?t even aware they have the infection until liver damage shows up during a routine medical exam. Hepatitis viruses are spread through direct contact with contaminated blood, so the most common way to become infected is by sharing needles used for drugs.... Read More

11) Top Treatments for Controlling Blood Sugar Levels

Diabetes is a chronic condition that develops when your pancreas is unable to produce insulin sufficiently, or when your body becomes less sensitive to the insulin you?produce. Without insulin, it?is very easy for the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood to get out of control. This is why when you have diabetes, controlling your blood sugar levels is at the heart of managing your condition.If y... Read More

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