If you’ve recently been diagnosed with a chronic health condition, you are likely becoming acquainted with a whole new vocabulary — some of which probably leaves you feeling confused, helpless, and overwhelmed. While it might be tempting to put some of these terms on the back burner, others are more pressing — such as biological […]
Receiving a diagnosis of a chronic medical condition comes with a lot of uncertainty about the future — how will it affect your daily life? What does treatment entail? What can you expect from your new normal? Adding insult to injury, the anxiety levels may increase exponentially when you realize you’ll have to receive infusion […]
Having to undergo surgery can be a frightening experience. You’re already dealing with pain and discomfort from an underlying medical condition, and now you have to deal with the aftermath of the operation. You may wake up drowsy, nauseous, and maybe even worried. Will recovery be painful? How long will it take you to heal? […]
Being pregnant comes with a myriad of feelings — excitement, nervousness, and even fear. But, ultimately, you’re looking forward to meeting your bundle of joy. While there are many positives to being pregnant, there are also symptoms like morning sickness that can make the experience a challenge. Morning sickness isn’t abnormal for pregnant women. But, […]
Everyone who has ever experienced migraines is aware of how disruptive they can be to your life. In addition to light and sound sensitivity, nausea, and excruciating headaches, it can keep you from taking care of your family, working, and having any sense of a normal life. In fact, the World Health Organization places them […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with a chronic condition, finding something to relieve your symptoms can feel like throwing darts at a corkboard. There are so many directions you could take to find relief — but some are expensive, while others come with life-threatening side effects — and you just can’t seem to find the bullseye. […]
When you think of IV therapy, you probably only think about the cases that treat scary conditions — such as cancer or chronic conditions. IV therapy addresses a variety of conditions including chronic diseases, autoimmune conditions, iron deficiencies, infections, and nausea, and vomiting. So, how does it work, and what are some of the benefits? […]
While most people have heard about — or experienced — dehydration, the most common remedy that comes to mind is to consume water or sports drinks with electrolytes. But, when dehydration is severe, the condition can cause a person to experience seizures and go into shock. To treat moderate to severe cases of dehydration, your […]