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Understanding MS and Lupus Multiple sclerosis (MS) and systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) are both serious diseases resulting from a failure to function properly in the body’s immune system. In MS, myelin, the protective layer around your nerves is damaged by the body’s immune system. It interferes with your brain’s contact with the rest of your body. The effect is a variety of symptoms, for example: Physicians are debating whether MS should be considered an autoimmune…
The thyroid, the small butterfly-shaped gland in your throat, has a number of important responsibilities, including pacing your heart beating and how quickly your body burns calories. Two thyroid hormones are released: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Therefore to help maintain a healthy thyroid, vitamins and minerals that promote normal levels of thyroid hormones should be part of your regular diet or ingested in additional form if your diet does not provide adequate amounts. 1st…
The thyroid in your endocrine system is an important organ. It releases hormones that power many of the body’s functions. The thyroid gland is near to the neck base, just below the apple of Adam. Small nodules, or lumps, often appear on the thyroid. When this happens, a test called fine needle aspiration (FNA) or fine needle biopsy may be ordered by the doctor to obtain tissue samples for analysis from the thyroid. Understanding Thyroids…
Daily thyroid hormone replacement medication is the standard treatment for hypothyroidism. Medicines frequently come with side effects, of course, and forgetting to take a pill may lead to more symptoms. Natural remedies can have fewer side effects in some situations and fit better into your overall lifestyle. Understanding Natural Remedies Natural remedies and alternative medicine are aimed at addressing the root cause of the thyroid problem. Thyroid problems sometimes begin as a result of your…
Understanding Thyroid Conditions The thyroid on the front of your throat is a butterfly-shaped gland that secretes hormones. Such hormones control the body’s metabolism, levels of energy, and other vital functions. Over 12 percent of Americans in their lifetime will develop a thyroid condition. But it is not known to as many as 60 percent of those with a thyroid condition. Thyroid disorder is associated with certain signs of mental health. This is particularly true…
Migraines affect more than 14 percent of adults in the United States, severe headaches that are sometimes accompanied by problems with vision, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness. However, migraines in other parts of the body can rarely cause symptoms and complications. These types of migraine are named according to the affected part of the body. Most of these variants of migraine are very rare. Your doctor may be able to tell you if your symptoms indicate…
Understanding Essential Oils Essential oils are highly concentrated liquids that consist of a plant’s leaves, stems, flowers, bark, roots, or other components. Aromatherapy also includes essential oils that, through sensory stimuli (scent), can give health benefits such as stress reduction and circulation improvement. Even essential oils can help to treat certain conditions, such as headaches or migraines. Different oils offer various advantages. These also provide benefits without the long list of side effects that may…
Understanding Herbal Migraine Remedies If you’re one of the millions of Americans suffering migraines, you know that they’re more than just a headache. It can debilitate the intense throbbing, pulsing, and excruciating pain that accompanies a migraine. Yes, during an episode, more than 90% of people who get migraines cannot normally work or function, says the Migraine Research Foundation. Most people with migraines choose medication. But many turns to natural treatments such as methods for…
Understanding Diets Affect Migraines So various factors can cause a migraine, including what we eat and drink. Because it is believed that food triggers combined with other migraine-causing triggers are most impactful, according to the Migraine Research Foundation. But this mixture is extremely individualized, making it difficult to examine. Therefore nothing like a universal migraine trigger exists. However in some people, there are some common triggers that may cause or contribute to migraines. 1st is…
Understanding Lupus Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes swelling and various symptoms. Lupus has a different impact on everyone. Many people only have a few mild symptoms, while others have a lot more severe. Symptoms usually start in early adulthood, from puberty to the 1930s. People with lupus usually develop symptoms and then remission periods. That is why it is convenient to ignore early symptoms. Since early symptoms are similar to those of other…