As it is not clear what causes irritable bowel syndrome, treatment options tends to focus on the relief of symptoms so an individual can attempt to live a normal life.…
Caroline Harris
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Both Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are autoimmune diseases and they are often confused with one another as they share many symptoms. If your immune system attacks the cells in…
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Hives: What Is It? Itchy circumscribed swellings on the skin are called hives or urticaria. More often than not, a hive will appear on the skin as red or pink.…
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High blood sugar, which is when your body cannot transport sugar from the blood into cells, can lead to diabetes if left unchecked. In 2012, it was reported that 12-14%…
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With roughly 2.4 million Canadians over the age of 20 living with ischemic heart disease, heart disease is the second leading cause of death in Canada. In 2012, heart disease…
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The following section tells you about the treatments considered to be the standard care for multiple myeloma. An Overview: Treatment Doctors working in cancer care often work together to create…
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If you have been diagnosed and staged with non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, you will be provided with a cancer care team who will discuss the various treatment options that are available to…
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Two chronic pain conditions that go hand-in-hand are Rheumatoid arthritis and Fibromyalgia (FMS) and while they are entirely different conditions, their symptoms can appear similar, thus making diagnosis difficult. Both…
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Are you looking to improve your digestive health? As the number of probiotic products on the market continues to expand, more people are starting to ask, “How do I choose…
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Contrary to popular belief, you are never too young or too old to take care of your heart. If you make the right choices now, it will pay off later…
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As the medical field continues to advance, it’s natural for an individual to feel overwhelmed when learning all of the new treatments for asthma. Keep in mind that asthma is…