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Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Healthy lifestyle for a better management of Verneuil's disease (Hidradenitis suppurativa)

Jun 6, 2024

What is Verneuil's disease? Verneuil's disease, or Hidradenitis suppurativa, is a chronic skin condition described by the surgeon of the same name in 1854. It is also sometimes called acne inversa. It...

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EMDR Therapy: What Does It Treat?

Jun 3, 2024 • 5 Likes • 1 comment

What is EMDR?EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, was first described in scientific publications by the psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1987.Initially tested on individuals...

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Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs): Everything you need to know!

Jun 1, 2024 • 2 Likes

What are premature ventricular contractions (PVCs)?PVCs are extra heartbeats that disrupt the heart's normal, steady rhythm. They happen when an electrical signal comes from somewhere in the heart...

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Multiple sclerosis

What are the benefits of herbal medicine for multiple sclerosis?

May 30, 2024 • 1 Like

WARNING:Patients wishing to use medicinal plants should do so with caution. Phytotherapy should not exacerbate the disease, cause a relapse or complications, or interact with prescribed medications....

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Depression

Depression: When is it necessary to get hospitalized?

May 27, 2024 • 4 Likes

Nearly one in five American adults will have a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year, and in 2022, 22.5 million adults in the U.S. experienced major depression.Severe depression, also...

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COPD

COPD: "Determine to be as well as you can for as long as you can."

May 22, 2024 • 3 Likes

Hello, Margaret! Thank you so much for your willingness to share your story with the Carenity community.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I retired in 1988. I had had a very busy...

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The 6 best cooking oils and fats to support your health

May 20, 2024 • 3 Likes

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the cornerstone of Mediterranean cuisine and a staple in kitchens worldwide. It is celebrated for its numerous health benefits thanks to its...

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Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

Joint Pain and Swelling in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease and UC)

May 19, 2024

What are IBDs?Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) encompass Ulcerative Colitis (UC) and Crohn's Disease (CD). These conditions are characterized by inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract lining.In...

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Asthma

Asthma: "I’m excited to read the final research and know that I’ve helped to shape it."

May 15, 2024 • 1 Like

Josh is one of our Patient Experts, a group of patient advocates who are dedicated to spreading awareness, empowering their fellow patients and championing their needs with empathy and dedication.Hell...

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Sleep apnea

CPAP for Sleep Apnea: What are its side effects?

May 10, 2024 • 11 Likes • 1 comment

What is CPAP therapy? How does it treat sleep apnea?Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy is the frontline treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition where the airway collapses...

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Asthma
Emphysema

Asthma & Emphysema: "Like everything in life, it’s not easy to come to terms with your own limits!"

May 8, 2024

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Asthma

Tips for relieving asthma symptoms without medication

May 7, 2024 • 1 Like

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease affecting the bronchial tubes, which first appears most often in childhood. It can be classified according to different stages of severity:...

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