Multiple sclerosis

Could baking soda be the key to fighting autoimmune disease?

May 23, 2018 • 2 comments

Although researchers are still in the early stages of testing, a new study holds promise for people with autoimmune disorders. There's the potential that something as simple as a daily dose of...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Which essential oils can help with rheumatoid arthritis?

May 18, 2018

Rheumatoid arthritis can cause chronic inflammation and pain in the joints. Many people use essential oils to relieve these symptoms, but do the oils really work? Essential oils cannot cure this...

Study: Men’s depression could lower chances of pregnancy for couples

May 18, 2018 • 2 comments

Some of the most common causes of infertility include issues with ovulation or the uterus. However, a man’s mental state may also affect a couple’s ability to conceive, according to a new report.  Res...

There's now scientific evidence to suggest that lifting weights can help relieve symptoms of depression

May 16, 2018

New research suggests resistance training could benefit your mind, as well as your physical health.Researchers at the University of Limerick, Ireland conducted a major study into the effects of...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Want To Prevent Inflammation & Autoimmune Disease? Here's Where To Start

May 16, 2018

By Bindiya Gandhi, M.D. In the last four years of my private practice as an integrative medicine doctor, I have personally witnessed the rise of autoimmune conditions. It perplexed me to see so many...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Baking Soda — An Inexpensive Treatment Aid For Autoimmune Diseases Like Arthritis

May 16, 2018 • 1 comment

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate or NaHCO3), popularized by Arm & Hammer more than 150 years ago, is a staple in many homes for baking and cleaning purposes, but this inexpensive ingredient also has a...

Fibromyalgia
Polymyalgia rheumatica

Fibromyalgia: Nagging pain and tips for everyday life

May 13, 2018 • 3 comments

Fibromyalgia is subject to numerous debates. Even the medical world struggles to give an exact definition for this debilitating health condition. For the World Fibromyalgia day, we asked our...

Lupus

How to cope with lupus

May 10, 2018

Learning to live with the constant fatigue and chronic pain that is associated with lupus is highly likely to take its toll on your mind and body, often leading to frustration and hopelessness. So,...

Lime and Sun Don’t Always Mix: Beware the Margarita ‘Burn’ This Summer

May 5, 2018

Be careful this Cinco de Mayo if you plan to enjoy a margarita. Sipping on a margarita in the sunshine is a favorite summer pastime, especially during Cinco de Mayo celebrations. But the health risk...

Rheumatoid arthritis

How to Exercise With Rheumatoid Arthritis

Apr 25, 2018

Exercise can help manage pain, but people with rheumatoid arthritis need to exercise caution as well. Try these RA-friendly workout tips. When you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), skipping out on...

What home remedies can stop flatulence?

Apr 25, 2018

While farting can seem embarrassing to some people, it is a natural part of the digestion cycle. Everybody does it, and it is a sign that a person's digestive system is working as it should. It is,...

Rheumatoid arthritis

Small molecule could make a big difference for arthritis patients

Apr 19, 2018

Will there come a time when a patient with arthritis can forgo joint replacement surgery in favor of a shot? Keck School of Medicine of USC scientist Denis Evseenko, MD, PhD, has reason to be...