Rheumatoid arthritis

Baking Soda — An Inexpensive Treatment Aid For Autoimmune Diseases Like Arthritis

May 16, 2018 • 1 comment

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate or NaHCO3), popularized by Arm & Hammer more than 150 years ago, is a staple in many homes for baking and cleaning purposes, but this inexpensive ingredient also has a...

Fibromyalgia
Polymyalgia rheumatica

Fibromyalgia: Nagging pain and tips for everyday life

May 13, 2018 • 3 comments

Fibromyalgia is subject to numerous debates. Even the medical world struggles to give an exact definition for this debilitating health condition. For the World Fibromyalgia day, we asked our...

Lupus

How to cope with lupus

May 10, 2018

Learning to live with the constant fatigue and chronic pain that is associated with lupus is highly likely to take its toll on your mind and body, often leading to frustration and hopelessness. So,...

Lime and Sun Don’t Always Mix: Beware the Margarita ‘Burn’ This Summer

May 5, 2018

Be careful this Cinco de Mayo if you plan to enjoy a margarita. Sipping on a margarita in the sunshine is a favorite summer pastime, especially during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. But the health risk...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How to Exercise With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Apr 25, 2018

Exercise can help manage pain, but people with rheumatoid arthritis need to exercise caution as well. Try these RA-friendly workout tips. When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), skipping out on...

What home remedies can stop flatulence?

Apr 25, 2018

While farting can seem embarrassing to some people, it is a natural part of the digestion cycle. Everybody does it, and it is a sign that a person's digestive system is working as it should. It is,...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Small molecule could make a big difference for arthritis patients

Apr 19, 2018

Will there come a time when a patient with arthritis can forgo joint replacement surgery in favor of a shot? Keck School of Medicine of USC scientist Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD, has reason to be...

Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

Type 2 diabetes: Late breakfast could drive obesity

Apr 19, 2018

Going to bed later is linked with obesity in people with type 2 diabetes, and the main factor that drives this relationship is eating breakfast later.  A new study unveils the link between breakfast...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis: Five ways to ease pain and symptoms in the knee, hip and hands

Apr 12, 2018

RHEUMATOID arthritis is a condition that causes swelling and stiffness in the joints, particularly in the knee, hip and hands. Here are five natural treatment methods you can use to try ease the...

COPD

Breathing Exercises for People with COPD

Apr 10, 2018 • 1 comment

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a disorder of the lungs that makes it difficult to breathe. Its main cause is smoking, but it can also be caused by exposure to pollution, fumes, or other...

How to stay active in the workplace

Mar 30, 2018

Millions of us have jobs that require us to sit at desks or around conference tables for several hours per day. Many health risks are associated with sitting down for prolonged periods — but how do...

Multiple sclerosis

Could a sunny climate prevent MS?

Mar 23, 2018

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease wherein the immune system turns against healthy cells in the central nervous system, attacking myelin, or the "coating" around nerve cells. Scientists now...