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Eczema is an umbrella term that refers to various conditions that lead to inflammation of the skin. Eczema is usually a chronic condition marked by flare-ups and remission periods. In a majority of cases, eczema results in patches of red, dry, and itchy skin. Sometimes, even with fissures and blisters. Eczema most typically targets the hands, scalp, and face. However, it can also affect all parts of the body. Many eczema patients also suffer from allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma. Researchers found a strong link between eczema...
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Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease for which there is no cure. It affects approximately 2.1 million Americans. Patients who have rheumatoid arthritis foot pain often have pain in the metatarsal heads (balls of the feet). In fact, this is one of the more common modes of onset. Rheumatoid Arthritis Deformities Rheumatoid arthritis can result in multiple deformities including hallux valgus (bunions) and hammer toes (where the toes bend at the calluses and knuckle develop at the tips of the toe)....
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Rheumatoid Arthritis foot pain patients know foot and joint pain way too well. Theirs is a condition that causes stiffness around the joints and swelling of the feet, making their movement often excruciating and tough. For relief, many RA sufferers reach out to over-the-counter drugs and pain medications. However, managing RA requires much more than meds. It requires a thorough understanding of the condition, including its causes. Through understanding its causes, patients can learn how they can treat the disease over the long-term. Foot...
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The human body can experience distress in the blink of an eye due to many different types of ailments in a variety of ways. High blood pressure, or hypertension, most commonly occurs due to age, lack of activity, poor diet, or genetics. A heightened pressure that exceeds the prehypertension stage can result in a stroke, possibly through a condition known as atrial fibrillation. How do hypertension and an irregular heart rhythm affect the body? We’ll look at the connection between the two, as well as...
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Epilepsy is a neurological condition caused by a disruption in the ordinary functioning of neurons. There are many different types of epilepsy. One of the most common symptoms of epilepsy is seizures. A patient usually experiences strange sensations and emotions before a seizure. This is a warning of an epilepsy attack and is called an aura. However, the occurrence of a seizure does not necessarily mean that a person has epilepsy. When a person has had two or more seizures, doctors view it as...
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You may have heard about or even followed the Paleo diet; it is a diet that encourages individuals to eat as their ancestors did. Its main concept is that humans evolved on different diets compared to today’s diets. Diets back then ensued that one is leaner, fitter, stronger and healthier; these are the qualities Paleo diet aims at restoring in the lives of any individual who uses it. The Paleo diet has quite an appeal since it has numerous promises, from clearer skin to...
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Is there anything better in the world than a moist and delicious chocolate cake? How about one that you’re allowed to have while dieting? Thanks to alternatives that fall under a Paleo diet, the days of being health conscious while not being allowed to partake in your favorite desserts are a thing of the past! This recipe literally lets you have your cake and eat it too! Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1 cup almond flour ½ cup raw cacao powder ¼ cup coconut flour, sifted...
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Finally… you can now eat pizza for breakfast without being judged with this exciting recipe for pizza quiches! Best of all it’s completely healthy, part of a paleo diet, and therefore leaves you with zero feelings of guilt. These pizza quiches make a tasty treat for breakfast or a delicious snack to take with you on the go. It’s the best of both worlds, everything you love about pizza combined with all there is to love about quiche. Furthermore, if you don’t manage to...
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Triple negative breast cancer, commonly referred to as TNBC, is an aggressive form of breast cancer unique in that it doesn’t utilize progesterone, estrogen, and HER2. While all types of breast cancer are frightening, triple negative breast cancer can be even more terrifying due to its resistance to the standard breast cancer treatment. That being said, it is by no means an automatic death sentence for those who have been diagnosed. Effective breast cancer treatments do exist that can stop triple negative breast cancer from growing. Here...
Eczema is an umbrella term that refers to various conditions that lead to inflammation of the skin. Eczema is usually a chronic condition marked by flare-ups and remission periods. In a majority of cases, eczema results in patches of red, dry, and itchy skin. Sometimes, even with fissures and blisters. Eczema most typically targets the hands, scalp, and face. However, it can also affect all parts of the body. Many eczema patients also suffer from allergic rhinitis (hay fever) or asthma. Researchers found a strong link between eczema...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, systemic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease for which there is no cure. It affects approximately 2.1 million Americans. Patients who have rheumatoid arthritis foot pain often have pain in the metatarsal heads (balls of the feet). In fact, this is one of the more common modes of onset. Rheumatoid Arthritis Deformities Rheumatoid arthritis can result in multiple deformities including hallux valgus (bunions) and hammer toes (where the toes bend at the calluses and knuckle develop at the tips of the toe)....
Rheumatoid Arthritis foot pain patients know foot and joint pain way too well. Theirs is a condition that causes stiffness around the joints and swelling of the feet, making their movement often excruciating and tough. For relief, many RA sufferers reach out to over-the-counter drugs and pain medications. However, managing RA requires much more than meds. It requires a thorough understanding of the condition, including its causes. Through understanding its causes, patients can learn how they can treat the disease over the long-term. Foot...
The human body can experience distress in the blink of an eye due to many different types of ailments in a variety of ways. High blood pressure, or hypertension, most commonly occurs due to age, lack of activity, poor diet, or genetics. A heightened pressure that exceeds the prehypertension stage can result in a stroke, possibly through a condition known as atrial fibrillation. How do hypertension and an irregular heart rhythm affect the body? We’ll look at the connection between the two, as well as...
Epilepsy is a neurological condition caused by a disruption in the ordinary functioning of neurons. There are many different types of epilepsy. One of the most common symptoms of epilepsy is seizures. A patient usually experiences strange sensations and emotions before a seizure. This is a warning of an epilepsy attack and is called an aura. However, the occurrence of a seizure does not necessarily mean that a person has epilepsy. When a person has had two or more seizures, doctors view it as...
You may have heard about or even followed the Paleo diet; it is a diet that encourages individuals to eat as their ancestors did. Its main concept is that humans evolved on different diets compared to today’s diets. Diets back then ensued that one is leaner, fitter, stronger and healthier; these are the qualities Paleo diet aims at restoring in the lives of any individual who uses it. The Paleo diet has quite an appeal since it has numerous promises, from clearer skin to...
Is there anything better in the world than a moist and delicious chocolate cake? How about one that you’re allowed to have while dieting? Thanks to alternatives that fall under a Paleo diet, the days of being health conscious while not being allowed to partake in your favorite desserts are a thing of the past! This recipe literally lets you have your cake and eat it too! Ingredients Chocolate Cake 1 cup almond flour ½ cup raw cacao powder ¼ cup coconut flour, sifted...
Finally… you can now eat pizza for breakfast without being judged with this exciting recipe for pizza quiches! Best of all it’s completely healthy, part of a paleo diet, and therefore leaves you with zero feelings of guilt. These pizza quiches make a tasty treat for breakfast or a delicious snack to take with you on the go. It’s the best of both worlds, everything you love about pizza combined with all there is to love about quiche. Furthermore, if you don’t manage to...
Triple negative breast cancer, commonly referred to as TNBC, is an aggressive form of breast cancer unique in that it doesn’t utilize progesterone, estrogen, and HER2. While all types of breast cancer are frightening, triple negative breast cancer can be even more terrifying due to its resistance to the standard breast cancer treatment. That being said, it is by no means an automatic death sentence for those who have been diagnosed. Effective breast cancer treatments do exist that can stop triple negative breast cancer from growing. Here...