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Fibromyalgia: What are the 18 pressure points that help in diagnosing?

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia: What are the 18 pressure points that help in diagnosing?

May 12, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is fibromyalgia?Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that more than 4 million people in the US struggle with. However, the condition is not fully understood yet, as before doctors were not sure...

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How does the sun affect lupus?

Lupus

How does the sun affect lupus?

May 10, 2023

What is lupus?Lupus, also known as systemic lupus erythematosus, is a chronic autoimmune disease. The clinical signs of lupus vary from person to person. The name lupus (Latin for wolf) refers to a...

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Alcohol Abuse: “My life has changed for the better in every possible way since becoming sober.”

Alcoholism

Alcohol Abuse: “My life has changed for the better in every possible way since becoming sober.”

May 9, 2023

Hi Pat,Thank you for agreeing to tell your story to the Carenity audience!First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?I am a 47 year old archaeologist living in Tofino on Vancouver Island in...

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The 80/20 rule for rebalancing your diet

The 80/20 rule for rebalancing your diet

May 7, 2023 • 2 Likes

What is the 80/20 rule? Is it a type of a diet? The 80/20 rule in nutrition is inspired by Pareto's Law, highlighted by the economist V. Pareto, who explains that it is a distribution principle where...

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Parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes: How to monitor and support?

Diabetes (Type 1)

Parent of a child with Type 1 diabetes: How to monitor and support?

May 5, 2023

What is Type 1 diabetes?DefinitionType 1 diabetes is a chronic condition that influences the body’s insulin production. Insulin is a hormone responsible for controlling glucose in the blood. When...

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Asthma: tips for managing the disease on a daily basis

Asthma

Asthma: tips for managing the disease on a daily basis

May 2, 2023

What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that is caused by permanent inflammation of the bronchial tubes. Asthma manifests itself by attacks, the symptoms of which include...

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Kidney stones and renal colic: All you need to know!

Renal colic

Kidney stones and renal colic: All you need to know!

Apr 30, 2023

How do kidney stones form and why?Kidney stones happen to be one of the painful experiences some of us go through. According to the National Kidney Organization, about 19% of men and 9% of women will...

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Diabetes and vacation: preparation is key!

Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Gestational diabetes

Diabetes and vacation: preparation is key!

Apr 28, 2023 • 1 Like

In the USA, more than 34 million people are currently living with diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is the most common one, accounting for more than 90% of those affected and the numbers are increasing...

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Refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): what is it?

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura

Refractory thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP): what is it?

Apr 27, 2023

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a haematological condition, a type of thrombotic microangiopathy. The disease is characterized by periods of remission and relapses. Sometimes relapses...

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Suicide survivor: “One more suicide is one too many.”

Suicide survivor: “One more suicide is one too many.”

Apr 26, 2023 • 2 Likes • 2 comments

Hello Heather, First of all, could you tell us more about yourself?My name is Heather Michelle Funk Palacios. I’m married to Raul Palacios and we have two boys, DJ, Sophomore college; Andy senior in...

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What are the health benefits of marine collagen?

What are the health benefits of marine collagen?

Apr 24, 2023 • 6 Likes

What is collagen? Collagen is a protein naturally present in the human body. Its role is to provide structure, strength, regeneration and elasticity. The human body contains more than 16 different...

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Small fiber neuropathy: What is it?

Small fiber neuropathy

Small fiber neuropathy: What is it?

Apr 23, 2023

DefinitionHave you ever stubbed your toe and experienced a shocking feeling running through your body or sat on your leg for so long that it went numb for a moment? Sensory nerves are the ones to...

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