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Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: "I enjoy my life, even though it's different”

Jul 29, 2021 • 4 Likes • 1 comment

Hello Nathali57, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us here on Carenity. First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? Hello, I am 49 years old, married and have 2 kids. The...

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Psoriasis

Does smoking make psoriasis worse?

Jul 28, 2021

Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting the skin and/or scalp. It is characterized by the appearance of red, raised patches of skin covered with scales (whitish flakes that peel off the...

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HIV/AIDS

HIV: What are the different blood tests available?

Jul 26, 2021 • 1 Like

What is HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a member of the retrovirus family of RNA viruses. The virus infects the cells of the immune system and diverts the entire cellular machinery to...

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Mindfulness: How can it benefit our health?

Jul 24, 2021 • 1 Like • 3 comments

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness, also known as mindfulness meditation, is a type of meditation focused on purposely bringing one’s attention to the present, observing the senses and emotions...

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The Hypotoxic (Seignalet) diet: Is it effective for certain chronic illnesses?

Jul 23, 2021 • 3 Likes • 1 comment

What is the Seignalet diet? The Seignalet diet is a hypotoxic diet developed by Dr. Jean Seignalet, a French biologist and immunity specialist, in 1985. By returning to a diet similar to that of our...

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Steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs): We explain it all!

Jul 21, 2021 • 1 Like

Anti-inflammatory drugs are divided into two categories: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)NSAIDs are...

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HIV/AIDS

Everything you need to know about HIV treatments, PrEP and viral load!

Jul 19, 2021

What is HIV? The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus, a virus whose genetic material consists of RNA. It infects lymphocytes (white blood cells), immune cells, carrying the CD4+...

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Depression
Postpartum depression

Depression: Is it linked to brain dysfunction?

Jul 17, 2021 • 6 Likes • 1 comment

Depression can be seen as a generalized breakdown affecting several areas: emotions, thoughts and behaviors; during which certain brain functions are altered, causing disturbances. The pleasure and...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: Everything you need to know!

Jul 16, 2021 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease affecting the intervertebral joints, sacroiliac joints (between the spine and pelvis) and...

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Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease: "My next goal is to put my Parkinson's into remission!"

Jul 15, 2021 • 1 comment

Hello domi62350, thank you for accepting to share your story with us on Carenity.First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I've been living with Parkinson's since I was 52. I live as if I...

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Castleman disease

Drug repositioning in Castleman disease

Jul 14, 2021

What is drug repositioning?Repositioning consists of identifying drugs that have already been approved by the health authorities and that could be effective in diseases for which they are not...

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Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis: Does diet have an impact on MS? Carenity members share their opinions!

Jul 13, 2021 • 5 Likes • 4 comments

95 members responded to our survey in France, the United States and the United Kingdom We conducted a survey from June 14-30 2021 involving members from the Carenity community who are living with...

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