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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Living with Crohn's Disease
Any person who has had a serious Crohn's flare has most likely been through hell. This disease is often misunderstood by people who have never suffered from it, or been close to someone who has it. Crohn's is a horrible life threatening disease that can make a sufferer's life almost unbearable. Adults and children are both prone to this illness. Among other things, it can affect bowel control. Some people may find it funny to hear or tell a school or work place story about someone who had had a unfortunate accident in their pants. My hope is that this article will help readers realize how difficult Crohn's Disease can be to live with.
By The Green Owl7 years ago in Longevity
Causes of Tinnitus and Ways to Treat It
When people say they have a hearing problem, you might assume they mean they’re losing their hearing. But many people have another type of hearing problem that involves hearing persistent non-existent sounds. This is known as tinnitus. When people have subjective tinnitus, nobody else can hear the phantom sounds they’re being subjected to. Objective tinnitus is less common. When people have objective tinnitus, doctors can also hear the sounds emanating inside the ear.
By Marshall Stevenson7 years ago in Longevity
Patience Is a Virtue
Eosinophilic (ee-uh-sin-uh-fil-ik) esophagitis (EoE)A recognized chronic allergic/immune condition. A person with EoE will have inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is the tube that sends food from the mouth to the stomach. Teenagers and adults most often have difficulty swallowing, particularly dry or dense, solid foods. The esophagus can narrow to the point that food gets stuck. This is called food impaction.
By McCarley Pigford7 years ago in Longevity
Don't Be the Flu's Next Victim!
It’s that much dreaded time of year again and I bet nearly everyone you know, is coughing, sneezing and so forth! If you are like most of us, you’re feeling as though you are inevitably the flu’s next victim. But ... Hey, not so fast! Maybe it’s time you take charge and show your body who’s boss?!?! With these simple tricks, you might just be able to beat the flu this year! Now, let’s get to it shall we?
By Nicole (Nikki) M.7 years ago in Longevity
Recovering After a Car Accident
Daily, about 7,000 people get involved in a car accident. Injuries can include wounds, bruises or even a more serious physical injury. Treatment and recovery are needed for healing and restoring function and movement, but they vary from one person to another.
By Jennifer Grachova7 years ago in Longevity
Using Essential Oils Can Help You Fall Asleep and Feel More Rested
Essentials oils have been around for centuries. People have used them for relaxation, in cosmetics, to treat illnesses, and so much more. The oils are extracted from plants through steam distillation; when fresh plants are hung over boiling water, the steam pulls the oils from the plant. The oil gets separated from the water and is then collected. There are so many essential oils on the market, and they each do something different. For that reason, people buying the oils tend to purchase them for a specific purpose. If you have a cold, for example, you will do well with Eucalyptus oil or lemongrass. Meanwhile, for skin issues, you can use some tea tree or lavender oil.
By Nikita King7 years ago in Longevity
5 Drinks to Make You Feel Good
These are my all time favorite drinks to make myself feel better when I want to feel more energized and awake without my heart overly racing, because I had four shots of espresso. If you are craving the taste of fizzy, sweet drinks, these drinks could be a healthier option to satisfy your sweet tooth.
By Audrey Lititia7 years ago in Longevity
At Least It's Not Cancer
“At least it’s not cancer,” they say, as if that’s meant to make me feel better. As if cancer is the worst thing that could happen to you, as if there are no other conditions as bad as cancer. From my perspective right now, cancer seems preferable.
By Skye Bothma7 years ago in Longevity
Is Organic Coffee Healthier Than Tea?
Both tea and coffee are versatile, delicious drinks that can wake you up and put some pep in your step. While these drinks are similar, many people automatically make the assumption that tea must be the healthier option. However, coffee doesn’t exactly deserve the bad rap that it gets. Coffee, especially organic coffee, might actually be much healthier for you than you ever thought.
By Ainsley Lawrence7 years ago in Longevity
