Carenity

Can chewing gum help you walk faster, burn more calories?

May 29, 2018 • 1 comment

Chewing gum. Whether you munch on it because you're bored or restless, because you simply enjoy the taste, or as a quick fix after a very umami meal, you've probably had a fair share of it in your life. But does chewing gum bring surprising...

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Osteoarthritis

Symptoms of osteoarthritis may be lessened with simple changes to the diet

May 24, 2018

One gram of fish oil a day could help reduce the pain of patients with osteoarthritis, a new study in Rheumatology reports. In the largest, most up to date study of its kind, researchers from the University of Surrey examined the link...

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Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus
Diabetic neuropathy

Type 2 diabetes: Intermittent fasting may raise risk

May 23, 2018

New research suggests that intermittent fasting may raise insulin levels, damage pancreatic cells, and increase the amount of abdominal fat. Intermittent fasting may be a popular diet, but it may also harm our metabolic health, suggests...

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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 baking soda in water could reduce the inflammation of...

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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 condition, but evidence suggests that they can...

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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. Researchers from...

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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 resistance exercise training (RET) on the symptoms...

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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 young people being diagnosed with lupus,...

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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 number of medicinal uses and benefits. It...

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Men’s health

Women's Health Week

May 13, 2018

Women's Health Week is 5/13/2018 to 5/20/2018. It is a special observance led by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women’s Health with the goal to empower women to make their health a priority and to make...

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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 patients to explain their illness. "Nagging",...

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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, we have put together some useful tips for coping...

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