Beth Hendrickson, RN

Lupus can be accompanied by depression, anxiety, sleep issues, and fatigue. We review natural remedies for these ailments and thereby help you cope better with your Lupus on a daily basis.

Do you suffer from migraines? Did you know there are different types of migraines and different conditions that may trigger them? Certain foods, weather, fatigue and stress can set off migraines in susceptible individuals. To complicate matters, a particular trigger might cause a migraine today, but not next week.

Migraines can be triggered by a number of things, including diet, alcohol, swings in sleep, environmental changes, and hormones. Although there is no cure for migraines, treatment is available. Try some simple tips to make healthy choices to a migraine-free lifestyle.

For millions of Americans with diabetes, regular home testing of blood glucose levels is critical in controlling their disease. Today's glucose monitors are small, easier to use than early ones, and most are reasonably priced.

If you struggle with anxiety, the upcoming holidays can cause so much stress that it is near impossible to enjoy the time spent with family and friends. To keep your stress level at a minimum, there are a number of coping strategies that can help you regulate your breathing and feel more in control of your emotions.

Tactile allodynia, or hyper-sensitive skin, is just one of many bizarre conditions associated with fibromyalgia. Weird conditions trigger pain in the fibromite, which do not bother 'normal' people. For example, have you ever felt as if your clothes were attacking you?

Radiation treatment is often the first therapy in treating prostate cancer. It may be used throughout treatment if the cancer recurs or spreads. There are several side effects from radiation treatment for prostate cancer you need to know.

A migraine is a severe headache that causes throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation. It often comes on only one side of the head, and it may or may not be accompanied by other symptoms such as high sensitivity to light and sound, vomiting, and nausea.

Approximately 1 in 4 households will have an individual that suffers from migraine headaches. However, about 80 percent of adults in America will suffer from a tension headache from time to time. We review the top 5 most common types of headaches and their causes.

Are you seeking a solution for your chronic pain? Opioids and chronic pain are often discussed together, but it's important to understand the pros and cons of narcotic use before asking your doctor for a prescription. Here's what you should know about chronic pain management and opioids.