Depression and chronic illness often go hand in hand. This is old news to those of us with rheumatoid arthritis. Whether the cause is physical or not — and some of us do take medications that cause depression — the condition is there, and real.
The most common fibromyalgia symptom is pain. People with fibromyalgia describe the pain as deep, aching, radiating, gnawing, shooting or burning. Often, they wake up feeling stiff and achy. People who have fibromyalgia say they feel the pain nearly all the time, although it may recede a little. The pain is usually above the ankles [...]
Now add to your developing sexuality and your sexual concerns all the sexual pressures facing teens today and you can see how difficult these issues can be.
Pick the right suppplements for your lifestyle Choosing what you need from the nearly 30,000 available supplements can make anyone’s head spin. Who knows what to take? You do—thanks to our expert-approved data by Allison Sarubin, R.D., author of The American Dietetic Association’s Health Professional’s Guide to Popular Dietary Supplements.
Nutrition Mouth sores, stomach irritation and reactions to medications may make it difficult to eat well. Maintaining a nutritious, balanced diet, however, is another responsibility of the lupus patient. A nutritionist or nurse on your healthcare team can assist in planning the best diet for your situation and symptoms.
Your lupus diagnosis is yet another shock to an already shocked system. Some people surrender to hopelessness and take on the role of victim, passively allowing the disease to rule their lives. People who play an active role in the management of their lives have fewer symptoms and better mental health. This is a choice [...]
“Take three margarines a day and call me in a month!” Will your doctor give you this advice, someday, to lower your cholesterol? For years, people with high cholesterol have been told to cut back on saturated fat, eat less meat, avoid trans fatty acids, and give up the butter. Recently, a proactive message has [...]
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Establish curfews. Don’t romanticize adolescence based on your own past. There was much less temptation then, and many more institutions in society that reinforced parents, not undermined them. There are more pulls now toward very high-risk behavior.
Typically, teens’ sense of time is very immediate. They act impulsively, overgeneralize situations, and can behave irrationally, said Vernon. And if something goes wrong, they think it’s going to last forever.
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