Five years ago, TED Fellow Jennifer Brea became progressively ill with myalgic encephalomyelitis, commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome, a debilitating illness that severely impairs normal activities and on
Making healthy choices can reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which includes obesity, she says. Research suggests that a low-carb, high-fat diet can help you lose weight, which in turn can help ward off chronic conditions like...
“Occasionally you might use [TC chemo] in a smalltriple-negative cancerthat you think might need chemotherapy, or in an older patient who might not handle a more intensive regimen like AC chemotherapy, which can cause heart damage,” Dr. Rodgers adds. Triple-negative breast cancer means the...
such asdiabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, orirritable bowel syndrome. It’s not unusual for them to haveanxietyandinsomnia, as well.In fact, it’s quite possible that a person with depression might be suffering from other conditions that are either contributing ...
A neurologist treats disorders that impact the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurologists specialize in and treat disorders that impact the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Neurologists diagnose and treat problems of the nervous system that include: Alzheimer's disease Parkinson's disease Multiple...
Hi Chris! I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome many years ago and my life has become a tale of doctoring and experimenting with my body for results. Although somewhat counter intuitive I think fasting could really help with my energy and general well being. For anyone worried about me...
While often hailed as the “next frontier” in the medical treatment of autoimmune disease, they may have dangerous side effects, including central nervous system damage, cardiac reactions, severe allergic reactions, serious infection, and lupus-like syndrome. (6) While some people initially feel ...
Pacerone (amiodarone), which treats abnormal heart rhythms, or arrhythmias Diagnosis How Is Statin Intolerance Diagnosed? Often, says Dr. Suter, he can diagnose or rule out statin intolerance by talking to his patients about their symptoms and getting a careful timeline of when they began relative...
Candida seems to aggravate inflammatory bowel syndrome. This means it can disrupt the bacterial balance in the gut. People with skin conditions have higher levels of Candida antibodies in the blood. This suggests leakage from the gut, and this probably increases chronic inflammation. ...
First, what is slipping rib syndrome? The majority of your rib cage is bone, but the area surrounding your sternum — the long bone in the center of the chest wall — is made of cartilage; the connective tissue allows your abdomen to expand when you breathe or move. Slipping rib syndro...